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tPbe people r W. LtCSftOUK* Wauuwi. * wmmm&KieakmssesmsaBSBeB i i i asm evauMto imr Thursday. HMuunw: hmwuwe GMM.ft.OsKk. It, 1904. ? ? p? in ii. in ? ' ? AQBlCVlffUSALOOLtllN. ?? naalaf^a to ?iU ttoe it IwHoi of oar former friend* to Mr agilu*Hiiral oolumn. This paper rssche? mote then three MtaeA subscribers weekly of ike ftmlif eltii, and it is fiir to mj that there is on our list mot ls*s than 25 practical farm ers who can in good language fhre the rsartw of the paper a ? shots or loaf article on the man ner b j which they hare suooeed Asd la producing oertain crops, .Wsreby assistiag In a degree Hmt farmer brother who has hsen loos fortunate in jthe pro dactton of that particular crop. There Is no use to quote to me -llit biblical expression, "Am I i hf toother's keeper,*' for in t ssoss all of us are, so if our fa i iin friends who can write, but won't, la order to assist in their small way the development Of the general agricultural in tersste of their county and State, we can set it down as simple nsgligenoe or carelessness. Dur ing the term in which the column dorotod to this and kindred sub jects remains unfilled by contrib ntors we will endeavor to fill In the blank with dippings from exchanges and agricultural jour nals, but it would look so mucn 'hotter, and be so much more ap propriate for it to be filled by i local contributors. As we have stated elsewhere, we want "The People" to beeome in fact as well as In name, the paper of the people, and the only way that We can make it, so is for the peo ple to give us all -the assistance hi their power. A half an hour at jkmt time devoted to the prep aration of an article giving a de scription of how you succeeded In producing a tremendous yield of oorn, a fine turnout of oats, or so many pounds of lint cotton on a oertain grade of land may mean much to a brother who perhaps lives in an entirely dif ferent section, but who is culti vating the same kind of land but had never been able to attain the same results because of lack of knowledge of just how to do it. We certainly hope next week to give our readers at least one Oonnty article in this column. nr A NEW ROLE, Under the above heading, the Greenville News gets off a se vere bit of sarcasm on the jump tag-Jack qualities of Senator Tillman In dealing with certain mettsrs affecting the welfare oi the State. Now everyone who has kepi up with State and Comity politics since *1800 and ?van previous to that knows thst we was a member of the Reform faction of the State of which B. R. Tillman was the acknowledg ed head. They must also know that we, as an individual, have sot hesitated to condemn, with fone and pen, certain lines of poUqr that Mr. Tillman attempt ed to aod did carry out after his election. We have had person ally severely acrimonious argj meats with Mr. Tillman on cer tain matters in which we thought Ike Interests of the people would ?after If his peculiar ideas were allowed to be carried out, so we een't be aooused of being a hide bound Till mam te. But we don't hesitate to say that when the Greenville News, or any other paper gets off, as good logic, such stuff as is con tained In the elippiug published m the last page of this issue, it la, to use e slang phrase, "talk kg through its hat." We are preoeed for time this week, or mould meke our comments long er, but ae our oolumne already eoirtain a little too mucii of the editor, and too little of the peo I** we will let it go at that for , this week at least If *njthhiw/Ui?t wft do ki*>w something aboat besides spinning* aawspatM^ tt is chick ent, and m soon m we can get a little bit straight,' we propose to feed yon each, week on a oolumn of thaw Any preacher can tall yon (hat this is a queer way to tern chicken, but aa not all of our yeaders are preachers, and a large number of them haven*! had a chicken in their, yarda for years, I think a . little chicken talk may assist In awakening an interest in this much-neglected branch of farm economy. Let our lady readers of the farming flaw begin to save up the dimes and nickels for the purpoee of purchasing a setting ofeggs of some thoroughbred fowls this spring, and it is possible that next fall we can have a chicken show here that will astonish the natives. Other counties do it, so why shouldn't we? Of course we can do lt^ . " Society Notes. The season when society ant pot sway 'earthly things and don s sober garb . has arrived, baft the heats of strangers within our gates are increas ing daily, and being for the asost part on pleaaui e or reoreation bent, oar old town oannot' but be lively, though functions given by the town people will be unknown. One of the most enjoyable affairs, "where men reign supreme," took place last Thursday evening when Mr. Prank Eldredge gave a "smoker" (oh mysterious word) in honor of Mr. Neil Webster, of Birmington, ET. Y., at present a guest at the Inn. The hon ored few gave most glowing accounts, and hope many more of Mr. Sldredgs's boyhood's friends will wander south ward, if this is to be the result. An enthusiastio party, nothing dawn ted by bog and slosh, took pert in the paper chase of last Friday afternoon, L. H. l>ess again chasing reynard to bis den, while olose in bis wske came Miss Margaret Eldredge. Almost one hundred gueeta accepted the invitation sent out by the two card clubs of the town for Friday night at the Olub House, and all report it as the happiest occasion of the season. Perhaps the combination of leap year, Gupid and St. Valentine may be the cause. Six-banded euohre kept all merrily busy for the gamee, then re freshments held their sway. Alter Mrs. Wbitford waa declared winner of the ladies prise, Mr. Henry Savage, victor of the one for the men. and the oonsolations had fallen to Mr. Arthur Burnet and Mrs. Pinokney, the floor was oleired, and an Informal dance entioed both old and yoong to linger 'til the "wee ems' boars." The afternoon reception given by Mrs. R. M. Kennedy on Saturday from 4 to 0 o'clock, in honor of her sister, Miss Garoline Hunter, of Alexandria, Va., was one of those hspny, socisble sffsirs tbst make one feel literally "at home," and robe the word reception of its formidable formality. Numerous friend* and acquaintances paid their respects during the after noon, partaking of dainty refresh ment, and welcoming Miss Hunter to tbe social circle. No more tborougblj enjoyed enter tainment has taken place this season tban the Valentine party given by the little Misies Yates on laat Saturday night. The youthful partioioante were all excitement days before, and myste rious love tokens were fashioned by the dainty hostesses themselves. Xacb ons received a valentine as a p'ace oard at the table, and after the Inner man bad been satisfied, all reveled in games ol many kinds; and then tbe poit office was opened, and each re ceived at least oue missive from tbe Saint, and all were happy. Among those present were the Misses Hallie and Elizabeth Garrison, Claudia Zemp, Bessie Earle, Annie and Willie Alex ander, and Masters Harvey Zemp, Ray mond Dick, Alston Earle, Henry Bis sell Kennedy, Will Johnson, James Blakeney and Rooert Pinokney. The patrons and friends of the Club enjoyed the dance on Monday night to the fullest extent. The oooasion was the event of its kind for tbe season, for Camden's young people w#re ever devoteee of Terpeiohore and "the light fantaatio," and the mere an nouncement that the orohestra from tbe Kirkwood would effloiate on thle night was sufficient to bring 'out all tt.e dancing set, and all "went aaerry as a marriage bell." Two members of the Kirkwood Or ohestra ? Mr. Briglio,the violinist, ard Mr. Jan?ushek, the pianist? will con tinue to lend their services to Grace during Lent, and the people of Gam den heartily enjoy such a rare treat. The muslo lovers of our elty will be glad to learn that Mr. Ttoknor has aleo engaged a band far hla hotel, and tbe young people hope It will asea^ the opening of the splendid made ball lately added to Court Inn. Sbrove Tuesday waa the gala day of the week. Mrs. Mandeville delighted all with tbe attraotiya programme e?t of an sbU sod Interesting lectors a Jaaaa?a?iMaeionary tl lV "rtsbyterlan Lecture Boom, * 'T Tfcfoolo |IM la tkfl afternoon wa test MO furious from start to finish. la the evening Ae guests of ttoMlirb Ian tradmtf by their kfoIiI bast aad tortew a Phantom Party, the <>at like sheeted figures movinf (a deathly silence. through the winding corridors and larg? rooms which were enveloped la darkneas, except fo? the wenrd glow cast by (ha logs in the la rgo open Dntch firs piaoe. At aid Bight all unmasked, and jollity reigned la place of the mysterious ghoulish eotemnlty. ? Capld held sway at the hone of Mrs. Hsdfs Lenoir on Wednesdsy night, aad valentines vera again in evidence, aad Made to chase the gloomy hours for a largo part? of the younger set, who declared they had the best time of their Iitcs. On Friday, the 19th, a polo game for the Barstow cup will ho played, and a special train will be run over the 8. A. Lit i o'clock in the afternoon, re turning at 9.80 p. m. This will be oneof the most interest Ing games of the season, and a large <*owd .is expected from Coluiobis. A dance will also follow at (lie Club House that night, and all are guaran teed a jolly time. Monday, the *21, will be celebrated aJ the birthday of the Father of our Country, and, as all the tonka and public buildings will be closed ? a petition also to the merchant* to give holiday, too?the manage rs'of the Polo Assooistlon hare determined to afford unceasing entertainment for the peo ple of Camden by baring a day of field sports on the Polo grouads. There will be racea of all kinds and condi tions, aa well as a tournament and the catching of. a greased pig. A band from Sumter will discourse sweet mu sic for the benefit of the crowd. Hist Ellie Zemp is organising a class in Swedish gymnsstics. snd Wfll be glad to add new names st sny time. Mr. J. K. Shannon paid a short visit to his home on Isst Sunday, and seems wsll pleased with Jefferson, which is to be bis home in future. His fateily will move up there in a month, or two. Mrs. Davis Poroher was^present at the social functions on Frldfcy, and will pay Miss Sadie Kennedva visit on Friday and Saturday. ? The many friends of Messrs. Jm1 T. Baker aud Lauivnn Mills were plMned to greet them in Camden on dtfnay and Sunday last. v^p^. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr bsve opened their home on Hobkirk 11 111 for the rest of the season. The usnal meeting of the ooqnty. Teachers Association met at the High dohocl Building on Saturday morning. The lessons sssigned were discussed, snd an Interesting paper on Roussesu read by Mr. Nicholson, from Boyklns. The meetings are not as well attended ssthey should be, snd we calmly al low Richland to carry off the palm for hsvlng the .best Teachers Association in the itate, notwithstanding the fact that our earnest and competent county Superintendent obtained all books free of cost for the teachers in hopes they would become enthused. GRADED SCHOOL COIPOSITIOXS. ICE. Ice is water in a frozen state. It is made by rain turning into ice when it reacnes the cold air. Ice is used in many different ways. In the case of fever, ice is crocked and put in a bag on the forehead. Then in hot wea ther ice is putin different drinks to cool them. Before people learnt about manufacturing ice, when the riv ers and lakes were frozen hard, men would cut the ice in blocks and ship it; but now this way is not used except in some places. Much suffering is caused by ioe also. In large northern cit ies, where there is snow and ice nearly all the time, the very poor people are exposed to the oold; the ice and cold jmake them sick and sometimes freeses them to death. Camden is very pretty when covered with ice. When the moonshines, the trees and plants sparkle like diamonds.*" In the polar regions there is snow and ice on the ground all the time. The people use $Uighe$ with dogs and reindeer to pull them across the ice. The Glacial Period was a time when all the land down to Cali fornia in North America and down to the Alps in Europe were oovered with ice. Helen Phelps. Age 10, Grade 6. White Knight cigar, ? splendid ?moke, call for tbam at th? Camden Dreg Company, and take no otbar. ' l6?. TUfi^ii In M aotUw bal frozen ?t ter, we sew Urak tf it u Mteh, aad ohiWri cat It m If 1% wss tone great delicacy. As the nut falls and read** the wki air, ll m frouen and clings to the tree* aad grass and glistens like diasMmds la tb^ sunshine. In the summer we are glad sf the toe to pat In the water and keep It oooler; and in tbeslek room It Is olten used to keep down the fetw. In tbe wmtrr wo are delighted to see the snow and toe, because that means skating and sleighing, which is lots of fun. Although the tcs looks so beautiful, tt causes a great deal of damage aad suffering. It as a great pity we do not think more of the poor people who are suffering from the cold. : Sometimes toe on a mountain slides down the side, hanging trees and earth with it to destroy some poor man's property, or perhaps to kill some one. 1 think there Is nothing more beau tiful than the earth oovered with snow and icioles clinging to the trees, which are bent to the grounJ with their weight. It seems as If nature waa tr ying to cover up every ugly thing and have only beautiful things, at least for a short time- It may be very cold out side, but you do not think of that you are so taken up with seeing how beau tiful nature has made heraelf. In the tropical countries the people never see such a thing aa anow and Ice, and, when they come north they exclaim at the beauty. But the northern people have seen so much of it, they get tired and wish the snow snd ice would hurry up and melt. Loree Arthur. Age, high school, Snd year. ICS. Ice is nothing but frouen wrter. ft is formed by Intentfe cold, or by some machine, which is used in tbe summer time. Ice Is, of oourse, very usefhl. It is used in msny cases of fever and pneu monia. It is also used in summer in beef markets, eto., to keep the meats fresh. Ice is generally used by most people in water m the summer. Who can wlaii for a more beautiful acene than when everything la covered with ice and the ground with snow. Even the little dead tufts of grass are oovered. The trees are bending to the ground because they are heavy-laden with ice, and ioioles are hanging from every roof snd fenoe. Large blocks of ice are floated down tbe ocean* from the aretio regions. Although the scenery wheg every thing is covered with ioe is very beau tiful, think now manj of the world's inhabitants are suffering for want ot olothingand something to eat. Another instance, take tbe birds and other animals which are frozen by the cold biting winds of tbe north, be cause thej have no plaoe of shelter. v Lizzie Trantbam. Age, 14; high school, 1st year. ICS When water Is exposed to wy cold weather, It freezes and becomes foe. Ice if very useful. It bas great ex pansive force. It Is lighter than wa ter, therefore, In the winter, when the water freeses on the rivers and the ponds, the ice floats, and so it protects the flsh from the cold. In the summer a great deal of ice in used tor cooling water and making ice drinks and ice cream. In the winter, when It rains and freezes, and covers everything with ice, it makes a beautiful picture. I think it would be hard to find anything prettier. But there is a great deal of suffering caused {by ice to tbe poor miserable people that ?have no abetter and but little oiotbes. There Is nothing pretty about ice for them. Jennie R. McCIain. Age, 16; high school, 1st year. Parlor Meat Market, Matfctne Bros. Also Dealers in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES. All Orders Filled Promptly. Free Delivery. We solicit your PATRONAGE. ?be (ieople 6LE/IR TYPG 0LG/IR RGWS eoyftPLETE 0UTFIT Everything: found in a Newspaper or Job Office will be found in ours. Recommend us to your friends, and come yourself wben in need of work. WE ARE ESPECIALLY STRONG ON JOB WORK AS WE ARE TURNING OUT EVERYTHING IN THAT LINE, AND EVERYTHING PLEASES OUR PATRONS. "W. France ^riistic fainting, |}apcr Ranging an& interior gjccorat mg my Specialties. Sole Agent for HENRY BOSCH CO., WALL PAPERS. All orders given Prompt Atten tion. Leave them at Office of "The People." 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