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tCbc people W. A. SCHROCK, PUBLISHER. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. SUB8CUPTMMU $1.50 PER 11101, k ? ? =S= CMndeu, ft. C^, July 14. IMi. "Kalwid m Meoad-el*M MUw rrknw fy, M, MM. Um> post oOm M Oundno. 8. <?,??!??> AetoX m??r?i of Mwek S -lab." BCBOBB FROM THU NATION AL. CONVENTION. Judge Parker, of New York, is the Democratic nominee for President. Ex-Senator Henry Davis, of West Virginia, for Vioe President Judge Parker will now please say something. He has said something. He has volunteered the information that he is a hide bound goidolite. The information volunteered by Judge Parker was wholly gratuitous, as any man who is backed up by Hill and Belmont must be a goidolite or nothing, and we begin to suspect that Parker is the latter. Senator Tillman has also said something. Upon receipt of the Parker telegram, he made the trite remark that "the Dem ocratic party can always be re lied upon to make a?fool of itself at the pro]>er time. Tillman's remark was not at all complimentary to Judge Parker, but it failed- to hit the party, for poor felfows of the convention, they could not liave liad a suspicion that they were nominating that kind. It is up to the Parker newspa pers to shift that Parker telegram on to the shoulders of some one besides Parker.. If he sent it of his own volitian. and makes many more breaks of like char acter, then look out. "Are we to be kicked and cuffed about like this." Senator Tillman on that fool telegram of Parker's. Caijl. Bryan a fool and an in grate if you like, but if the Dem ocratic party wins out this year, give him all the credit for it. His insistance on no gold plank in the platform has saved us sev eral doubtful states, including probably New York. Davis, of West Virginia, for Vice President. That accounts for the nomination of Parker to a certainty. Davis is Gorman's cousin, and his chief lieutenant in the convention, and Gorman throngh his son, undoubtedly made the trade with the Parker People. Oh, these trades. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Perhaps the strongest body of men (mentally) who ever assem bled under one roof was tliut magnificent body who, on the 6th of July, met at St. Ix>uis, Mo., for the purpose of adopting a platform of princi ples and policies for the guid ance and instruction of the peo ple at large and for the Demo cratic hosts in particular. The convention was also held for the purpose of nominating candidates for President and Vice President. From the first session, the meetings were marked by the wildest enthu siasm, magnificent oratory and the steadfastness with which the leaders worked at their task un til it was done, and in the minds *>f many, well done. As we have devoted so much npace to "Echoes from the Con vention/' we do not think it fair to you to give you too much here. Suffice it to say that the plan form is all that any Democrat or honest Republican] can desire, for which the whole country, in cluding our "new possessions" may thank but one man, W. J. BRYAN. Singlehanded and alone, he fought the idolators of gold, for many hours, and won the fight against a gold plank in the platform. All honor to Bry an for that night's work. We can conceive of no greater mis fortune to the whole people had the Democratic party, in con vention assembled, come out squarely in favor of the gold standard, for that action would hav j delivered us bodily and for ever into the hands of the lie publican party, which is even Mow so drunken and besotted with power that the end bo man' forceeeth should they beagtin retained to olllee. As to the nominees for Presi dent snd Vice President, we wish thst we could be equally lavish-of prsise, bnt as we always make it a rule to be perfectly frank and honest with our people, we must say that they do not fill us with a sense of unmixed satis faction. By referenoe to our "Koboes,** you will note the first miserably bad break of the nominee for President. It made a bad impression on the convention, and will make a worse one in doubtful States that we must carry to win. It strikes us that on the receipt of the information of his nomina tion, Judge Parker's. head swelled about five inches, and he could not resist the tempta tion to inform the waiting world that "I AM THE GREAT I AM." As to Senator Davis, the Vice Presidential nominee, we have but little to say, as we knowl lttle. He is, however, a cousin of Sen ator Gorman, who, barring Wil liam It. Heart, was our favorite for President, and should the Almighty smil?? upon our arras this fall, with Da ;is in the chair of the Senate and Gorman on the lloor, Goriuan will be a greater man tliau will President Parker in the White Houso. All good Democrats will join us in the ardent hope that Par ker's Democratic wet nurses will soon reach his side, and deter the lusty, infant from making any mofe such all kinds of a fool as he succeeded iu making of himself during their absence. CAMPAIGN DAT. The State campaign meeting came off as scheduled, on the7th. It was called to order at 11 o'clock by Mr. J. T. Hay, who presided in the absence of chair man Smith. The only State candidate present was Capt. Jen nings, a candidate for re-election to the office of State Treasurer. He said that lie came only to see, to be seen, and to return thanks to the people for their pust kindnesses both to himself and son. The next in order of speaking were the candidates for Railroad Commissioner, a soft job, pay ing #2,500 per annum, and noth ing to do. Mr. John G. Mobley, of Fairfield, led off with thanks to the people of Kershaw Coun ty for giving him a clear majori ty over eight competitors in the last primary, aud hoped that we would repeat the experiment this year in his contest over five. Said Garris wrote the demur rage law without providing sav ing clause. He, Mobley, would have that clause inserted if he is elected. Will also have all his votes as a member of the Commission published, which has never been done before. Mr. John H. Earle, of Green ville, was the next speaker aud gave us a very good common sense talk, winding up with the statement that honesty is, was and always will be his motto. Mr. Earle made a favorable im pression. Mr. W. Boyd Evans, now of Richland, was then introduced, and made a capital speech. He callcd attention to the fact that he had led his opponents in the last primary in the first race more than 1,800 votes, the Jim Crow business of his opponent being the oniy thing thut knocked him (Evans) out in the second primary. He laid particular stress upon the Democratic prin ciple that 110 oflicc should be deeded for life to any one man, or set of men', which seutimeut seemed to meet with approval from his audience. Ho conclud ed with the promise that if elect ed he would do his part in deal ing out equal and exact justice to every man or corporation. Mr. C. W. (turns, of llamberg, the incumbent of the oflice was then introduced, and embraced the opportunity to thank the }MH>ple of Kersluiw for the tna ority given him in the last race over six competitors. Douied the force of the one term argu ment, and stated that he was now better qualified than ever to render good service to the peo ple. Claimed that he knows something about tariffs, <fec., but acknowledged that he did not know it all. Claimed full credit for the passage of the demur rage law, which now gives 48 to 72 hours grace instead of 24 hours when he went into office. Reduction in wood rate also, must be placed to his credit. Mr. Garris closed with the announce ment that he had tried to be honest. The candidates for Solicitor then had their innings. There was present Messrs. S. McG. Kimkins, of Edgefield, Geo. Hell Timmerman, of Lexington, Capt. N. Geo. Evan*, of Edgefield, and Messrs. Geo. P. Logan and Capt. Geo. K. Rciubort, of Rich land. Having this gtlaxy of stars to] entertain the audience, we do not think it would be in good taste to select any one speech for special mention without do* iog injustice to the others. Suf fice it to say that each and every one of them convinced his hear ers thst he could get a man hung in a much shorter time than the other fellow could do it? and to tbis sentiment we say. Amen. The meeting was closed with two addresses, all too short, from the two candidates for Con gress, Messrs. T. Yancy Wil liams and D. E. Finley. OUR WASHINGTON LETTER. The old adage that you cannot keep a good man down received a shock when some vandal Slashed Santos-Dumont's balloon at St. Louis. The Russians have the conlo lation that if they lose Port Ar thur the expense of removing dangers to navigation from the harbor will fall upon the Japs. The Buffalo Commercial Is the first offender. It declares that the Prohibitionists could not swallow Miles and so took an other Swallow." After it is over it will proba bly be proved that Mr. Bryan cut his own balloon. It will be a real joke on Mr. Bleveland if they use that special wire to his summer home only to send him the full text of Mr. Bryan's speech. In order to be on the safe side some of the newspapers have sent their pugilistic experts as well as their political writers to St. Louis. Dowie says he does not care to go to heaven, as he thinks he could accomplish more by going to hell and fighting the devil. If he feels that way about it we see no reuson why he should leave Chicago. Russians are said to be expert chess-players. It seems to be Kuropatkin's next move. The "dollar watclv" man has been married. He will probably learn new wrinkles about mark ing time. A Kansas City woman desert ed her husbaud because he re fused to argue with her. She might have avoided all that by having his mother live with them. Secretary Hay has been asked to protect. Charistians who are being murdered in Armenia. Christians who are stoned in New York for riding in automo biles are also crying for assis tance and protection. Wisconsin's thirteen electaal votes are apt to be unlucky for somebody this year. Society NotcH. Among other . pleasant entertain ment* of t lie last week wax a luncheon given by Miss Jeannie Stoney in hon or of Miss McDow, of Lancaster, anil Miss McCaw. of Yorkville. Mrs. M. rtingleton was the charming hostess of a luncheon party at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson's in Kirkwood. This pleasant gathering was in honor of Mrs. R. 0. DeSaussure, of Atlanta, Mrs. Harry Oantey, of Augusta, and Miss Singleton, of Acton, and was much enjoyed by the participants. Notwithstanding midsummer heat, Camden's youth and beauty enjoyed several dances within the la?t week whose pleasures w< re much enhanced by a number of visiting young ladies from other parts of the State. Miss Henrietta Johnson's dance at lit'r parents home, given to the Misses McCaw and McDow, on Tuesday last was in eyerv respect a success, and was attended by a crowd of her young friends. On Friday Misses Lei In and Lottie Boykin save a very pleasant dance in honor of tlielr guests Miss StrlngfeM low nnd Mica Melver, which was heartily enjoyed by their large nuin ber of friends present. The German was very successfully led by I)r. and Mrs. J. T. Hay, assisted by Mr. C. V. Knlinond. Among those present were Misses Helen Mclver, Harriett String fellow, Sadie T)avls, Frances Boykin, (Charlotte Boykin, Margaret and Mary Johnson, May Boykin, Noryelle T>eas, Parri?h and Jeannie Stoney and Messrs W. C. Salinond. L. Boykin, If. T>. Boy kin, T. A. Boykin, .1. L. U a lie, Jr., II. O. Carrison, Jr., Willie PePass, I<. II. Deas, Hunter Lang, J. B. Peas, Pun can Lang, Balph Foster, L. B. Wil liamson and Calhoun Ancrum. Profiting by Mrs. William A. An crum's kind permission to use her hoime for a dance, a number of young people arranged one on Monday eve ning which was largely attended. The rooms and hallway were an ideal place for the occasion, and the extensive pi azza proved an alluriog resting place between dances. It was a farewell en tertainment to Misses Mclver and Strinpfellow, ind passed off very pleasantly. Thwf present \vres Pr, and Mrs. J. T. Hav, Misses Helen Mc lver, Harriett Stringfellow, Charlotte Boykin, Leila Boykin, Meta Boykin, Nellie Boykin, Cora Carrlson, Bessie Jordon, Norvelle Peas, Henrietta Johnson, Mary Johnson, Frances Boy kin, and Messrs. Calhoun Ancrum, Balph Foster, of Lancaster, Willie Pe Pasa, Maurice PePass, J. L. Halle, Jr.. C. V. Salmond, W. C. Halmcnd, L. II, Peas, II. It. Lang, Lem Boykin, W, K.Johnson, Jr., John It. Peaa, An drew Ancrum. Ed. People: We btve reeding The People end we with you u to legation of Coi House on jail lot on DeKa^b street.' That is the most desi ble place for the following rea sons. First: It Is already paid for. Second: It will be near two good hotels, where court attend ants can go for meals. Third: It is close to two livery stables, where the people who attend coart can have their stock cared for, that is those who come by private conveyance from the country. Then again it is at the terminus of four public highways from north, east, south and west. Then it is a high dry lot with a solid foundation,1 while the Man site is about the reverse. As to the enhancing private property by building Court House on Man lot, the argument is too weak to need comment. We think that for the Court House to be on Jail lot would save much more than would be gained by the enhancement of property, for court would not be waiting for prisoners to be brought in, ana prisoners would not be so apt to escape. There are olher reasons we would like to give but we ttynk enough has been said to convince our Coun ty Board not to put the Court Houso on Man lot Better let it stay where it is, for it is in a much nicer place and is not crowded there as it would be on the Man lot. As far as we are concerned we would like for it to stay where it is uutil we got out of debt or un til we have paid for 3C R. R. bonds. Cab. until Spring Picnic. Mr. Ed.: Acoording to your request we send you a short re port of the picnic at Gum Spring on Friday, July 1st. While w? were somewhat disappointed in not having Capt. Smitn with n* as we anticipated, we did tin* best that we could in the way of speech making. Mr. McDonald Davis, Superintendent of Educa tion of Lee County was present and made a short but very ap propriate address. Messrs. R. H. Pittman, W. B. Turner and D. A. Brown were called u|?on and made very interesting talks along the line of education. After the speaking was over a collection was taken for the benefit of the school library, amounting to $8.00. The hour of high twelve having ar rivrd, dinner ' was announced and everybody gathered around the table, which had been pre pared in the grove, and partook of the many good things which the fair ladies of the community had prepared lor the occasion. After the inner mai\liad been filled, the crowd spent the eve ning in shaking hands with the candidates and in watching Cu pid put in sonio of his sly work. As the sun began to sink to ward the western hills the crowd began to disperse, all - feeling that they had spent a pleasant day. B. D. Autry Expert Painter. IVIy work shows for itself. IF IN DOUBT, SEE MY TESTIMONIALS, GET MY PRICES, AND GIVE ME YOUR WORK. All Work Guaranteed. LIFE SieKRESS /KBGIDERT AND Funeral Benefit INSURANCE thk national fraternal Ulnton J. I. D. WOODRUFF, Supreme Secretary, MURRAY, KY. ? ^ 0. M. Fort, The Leading Contractor and Builder in the City of Cmmden, 8. C. SEE ME FOR PUIS AID SPECIFICATION BEFORE GIVING OUT ANY CONTRACT. Anyone wanting work done in my line can leave their name and address at the office of The People, and I will call on them. E. Schiadaressi, Fancu Fruiterer and Restauranteur. FRESH Watermelons. Call and see me when in need of anything in my line. Foreign Fruits of All Kinds a Specialty. As cheap as the cheap est, and cheaper than the most. All fruit sold by me guaranteedjto he free from Tarantulas and other nox ?to ions insects or reptiles. Call 011 me when in need. PHONE 151. GARLAND'S STABLES. New Stables, Fresh Stock, Up-to-Date Vehicles. Stables on Rati edge Avenue, just below the Old Postoffiee. Closed until Sept. 1st TV. A. GARLAND, Prop'r. Vulcan Supply Works, MANUFACTURERS OF CYPRUS AND PINE SHIN GLES AND LATHS. ALSO Mill Supplies, Top Roller Gov era, Picker Sticks, &c. All orders promptly filled with a GUARANTEE of SATISFACTION. Your Patronage Solicited, Vulcan Supply Works, W. T. HASTY, Pres. & Treas. Camden, S. C. PATENT 1!?? fJBfP ** 0fL?*?tch of !nr?ntlon, 7?r,m ' ?JF5g,in* ?nd repon as to paten t J\!2L,?l il ?? ?* ?*n<1 tor ?P?cl?l offer to ?pplyLn* ,or P**?nti >t mlcjhi Mfiiiartin nrm ?.,i?. W?-dr BUt . WaiMniUa. 0. C. To Care Cnn?tl|mMon Vorafor. Tnl<? C:iflcurct? Canity l.wti'urtic. 10c or2M. II C. C C. lull to euro, UruwtHUt rtfunu aiouoy. Spring Clothing. Summer Clothing-. Latest Styles? Perfect Pit. All Going at SUMMER PRICES. I have the most complete line of samples ot Made to Order Goods that can be found in any city. The Agency for W&namaker and Brown's goods is held by me. Their goods need no recommendation. Perfect fit guaranteed. Give me a call before plac ing your orders elsewhere. D. WOLFE. A. D. Kennedy. Hardware and General Mer chandise. A Complete Line of Farmers' Supplies. Mention "Tnic Promt.** E. S. NETTLES & SON.' We hereby announce to the public that we have open ed a First-Class MEAT MARKET In tl?e Store formerly Occupied by Mr. J. E. Vauglian, where we will bo glad to seive you with anything in the line of fresh meats. We carry also a full line of Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, and extend to you a cordial request to call on us. Everything Frcsli. Everything: Fine. TLbe JEurefca, ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP. 1. B. English, Jjroprutor. BATH5, W?T &> CSlfe, ,2? AM? F$CMl Your Patronage Solicited. Tailoring! Tailoring! Tailoring! Havo your clothes made, al tered, cleaned, pressed, neatly repaired and patterns cut out on short notice. I will call for and deliver work in any patt of town and will send for clothes in the country nearby. I am now prepared to treat my customers better and work for smaller prices as I have more, help and better help. I also have a Ladies Department for the purpose of makiug, altering, re pairing, cleaning and dyeing la dies skirts. I would be tflud if all ot my friends in the country would please take notice of same. Yours for business, A. G. ISLAR, Practical Tailor. Shop on LAW RANGE, near old postoffice. Camden, 8. C. T. J. Arrants, HARDWARE and FURNITURE. Mention "Tnr, Pkopi.k." 0. L. HURLEY Carving, cabinet MAKING, POLISHING AND UPHOLSTERING Antique Furniture BOUGHT & SOLD. Store in CliYBURN BLOCK, Main St Camden, So. Car C. M. Coleman Bicycle and General is Repair Shop. &?? Any work handled prop erly THAT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A COMPE TENT MACHINIST. Mention "Tnr PicoFi.it." Parlor Meat Market, Hidatkfns Bros. Also Dealers in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES. All .Orders Filled Promptly. Free Delivery. We solicit your PATRONAGE. Restaurant. AVinynh James, the olfl and well-known Kestaurant eur of oiir city lias discon tinued his restaurant for tli? present. New location will be annoonced later. "Nine'* will be glad to have all his old patrons call on him there. Mealsat all hours. New pat ronage solicited*