TLbc people i VV. A. SCHROCK, PUBLISHER. PI BL1SHKD EVERY THURSDAY. SQBSCRIPTIOI, $1J0 PER iH9. CnmileN, H. AmvumI 18* 1004. "Ktiii rud mmyoimI i'I?m nuitt* IMhtuu rr. K lutKnt the ymi office nt (figdwi. h. uuUvr the Ack *A Cungrct* of Match :j xcv." mtSKNIAb HttSlONS, dC. According to -our promise in Tho People of last week, we I will now make a few remarks of I favorable comment on the ro marks by Hou. John G. Richards at the Hlaney meeting on the living issues of the day in mat ters of State interest. The speak er first took up .the question of biennial sessions of the Legisla ture, which our people will have to vote on at the general elect ion in November. He is earnest ly in favor of the measure, giv ing amoug other cogent rcasous the fact that it would save to the people of tho State not less than Hfty thousand dollars every oth; er year, that sum being about the amount tlie aunuul session costs. Now, we perfectly agree with Mr. Richards that that is one strong reason why we should have bieunial instead of annual sessions, Wt go still further tliau the Ilonorablo si>oaker did, however, and desire the innova tion lo coine about cliieily in the* interest of the lawyers, and ? of those who have?to employ their services. As matters uow stand we defy any lawyer to bo thor Oughly convinced that he is giv ing his client sound luw for at , least six months after tho ad journment of the Legislature. We thiuU. that we stated in a previous issue, 'or in som*j other paper, that nearly every legisla tor goes into (he House or Sen ate primed with one or more amendments- to existing law, which in nino cases out of ten, are passed. It is then six mouths before the uoti-Legisla tor can secure the revised stat utes, through which medium alono he can be of i>ositive ser vice to those who desire 10 em-* ploy him in a legal capacity. It will thus be seen that tho laws in tho interval of biennial ses sions will be known to tho law yers about -eighteen months where they are now knowu but six. In his denunciation of tho liej jaw, Mr. Kichards was singular ly happy. lie brought the ques tion downfsquarely to his hear ers as for or against repeal, and received tho unauimous response: Repeal, repeal. As tho matter has been well ventilated l?y both Mr. Smith and Mr. Richards on every stump ?o far, wo think it would be a mere waste of time fel.to go intoi detail over it. Ker shaw County is almost a unit m favor of wiping out the law after notice of one year, which term of notice is for tlio purj>oso of enabling tlio people to adapt themselves to tho chanired cir cumstances that would be brought about by the repeal. Tho speaker then made a few remarks iu favor of the new im migration bureau, and tho Iirice amendments to the Dispensary law. To our comments on these two subjects, we will have to di rect your attention aud patience to our next, issue. The Court Mouse. I not iced in Tuesday's Messen ger an editorial on "tlio "Ne.v Court H< urd pity them with their lizard backbones) have but. one thing iu view, i. e. to in crerse the value of some !) or 4 taxpayers' property, by alluring them to purchase, say the Man lot or even tho Salmoud lot as a court, house site. Now 1 have no lot I wish a court house to increase the value of, and if 1 had and a court house was the last hope, I am i afraid my hopes would bo in vain, aud ouly speak as any tax ' payer should spoak, but 1 do say that the jail lot was purchased by the taxjiayers fnd. This foundation will cost no less than MJi cents per square foot, which ut lowest estimate will beIJi.'oOiX). Iveurcisher tss*?yw?; If*you should dig down, 18 indtM on Main street Just in front of Ibis tot. you vlH fllAd the bluest of mud sod the foulest of odors. This expense stone is enough to make s taxpayer tight a circu lar saw. aiy* 1 will mention hut one mofe trifling expense. They wilt say ihat is building 440 yds. from jail. ? Let us .figure a little,1 440 yds. equals \ mile. To make a trip, 15 minutes. 36 tripft 'per annum would be 9 hour* con* sunied, equal to 2 court days of 4 J hours each, whieh cost as $150 court expenses per day or $800 per annum, enough money to pay 4 per cent intererest on al most enough money to build our court house. I hope that in (he near future we will have a board with enough backbone to do their duty, by hewing to the line and let' the chips fall where they may. The only wag to get out with the Man lot .is to receive with titles $25000 to fill it and $3000 to pay extra court expen ses for 10 years. Taxpayer. OUll WASHINGTON LETTER. Hunstou has gone to Alaska. A warm wave is looked for there. Mr. Root continues to dodge office without any apparent in |convenience to hiiuself, but his office is begining to feel hollow and empty. When one hears that Russel Sage is eighty-eight years old, the first thing that comes to mind is. what a lot of time he lias missed wasting. If Russia' ever undertook to search .a ship commanded by Robley D. Evans it would tind that there are'things more ex plosive than Japanese torpedoes. Senator Carmack of Tennessee thrills Washington with the news that he sees victory ahead. The main question is: - Can the- judge sprint fast enough to catch up to it? Senator Elkin? says that West Virginia is weeded ta protection. He should look 'thougtfully at Henry G. Davis and reflect that fathers-in-law have been known to break up families. Wall Street may not believe in Roosevelt enough to pour out money on him, but it is betting on iiim at 10 to 6. j?st the same. What is the use of spending money on a thing that is going to happen anyway? General Ivuropatkin is an ac complished statistician. It is something for the Russians to know, tfhat when he reports a loss,tUq figures can be relied on. The electric burglar, who shocfc9 his victims into insensi bility ?uder the pretense of showing them a new muchine, is the latest novelty in crime fashion?. But the good old fash ion bunco man, with his hearty grip and his long* ineuiury for names, fiouiishcs still A New York woman to whom a streot car conductor returned ?1,500 that she had lost on his car rewarded him with a quarter. And yet there are some folks who say.that this is an-ungener ous. age. .lust as the democrats fused with the populists the grasshop pers struck Kansas. Verily, there is no rest for the weary farmer of the sunllower state. Society NotoM. Tlx* informrl dance given by MUs Margaret Kldrcdge <'*i l?*t Thursday night nt Imt home in Kirkwood, for en tertainment of the teiinia players and other stay-at-homes, wan ? ntered into with a z.*st that defied the thermome ter and proved there wad life ill lite old t?^vu yet. Those present were: MUiteii Jim and Mnruaret. Kid red ire, Helen lley ward, of Charleston, Sybil Wnlker, of Columbia, Leila, Nellie I,ee, Mela, Lot tie, Betsey and Francis Itoykiu. Annie and Mary Johnson, Cora Carrison and Messrs. Win.. Cliis, and Kdward Sal mood, Cal Aneruin, John Mcl>owall. Win. .lohnson, Tucker and Kdward lloykiu, Sliackleforil of Charleston, .Vohii l)eas, Val Nesbit, Willie DePass, IImiter Mang, Henry Carrison, Kalpli Nesbit and others. In spite of Pluvious, the tennis tournament on the Inn eo'irt eontili nes between showers, the Men** I>ou bles having lieen played out and Messrs Piummer Mills and Cal An eruin wearing the blue ribbons in con sequence. Tlie Mixed Doubles are now on and the Finals will not take plaee liefore next week. Miss Sybil Walker returned to her home in Columbia on ^Tuesday, much to tin* regret of her many new friends and admirers. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sharnen, Sr., are enjoying a rest in Jefferson with thejr sons and Mrs. ftiehard Steedman ami little girls have joined the party. llaroii and llaroucs* von Tresckow will leave in the near fueure for a few da>s visit to Columbia and will be at Wrights Hotel. The many friuudof Mr. ami Mrs. Har ry Caiitey will be relieved to hear that their baby is considerably better. Miss Itessie Jordan has returned af ter a mouth's visit to Mrs. Whistler in Flat Kock. Miss Sadie Kennedy is visiting Miss Bet Mcl>owall oil K Irk wood Heights. The (trainmar School Building on Lauren* St., is undergoing improve ments i\ud will make a line appearance when the session opens on Sept lolli. '' o'^C, it ' BUmi Items. ir.r' MrvJCdi%or; . J&HTuers can oerUNj'enJojr hfM; sport ?a here list wonk. A crowd of fox hunter* 64w?.down from Lowry rtUe, Chfciter County, Messrs. Joe H* Wilson^-Abel aud son, Hardin, Kirkpatriek and others. These gentlemen were ail jovial and high toned, such as Cheater County has. They brought with them one of the finest packs, of dogs ever seen in this communi ty. Their pack, consisted of about forty dogs, all fine blood ed and wel) kept, and when they jumped a fox it was like an old man said: "They fairly burnt the wind," and it was only a ques tion of a short time before poor reynard's hide was numbered among those that were hanging on their wagons. They camped about 3^ miles west of Blauey, near Bookman's mill* and made a record that few buuters can boast of. In one weeK they caught ten foxes und left consternation and con fusion in sly reynard's favorite haunts. They left for their homes last Friday evening, leav ing behind them some pleasant memories and to them we extend our best wishes. There was also another crowd ot hunters from Wilksburg same county ? Messrs. Smith Darby. Fetor Saunders und oth ers. They camped a few miles south of Blaney. I learned that they had only caught live foxes up to Friday evening. ?We have had some unusually heavy rains in this community. Cotton is injured and the roads washed out in some places that makes them almost impassible, bujt Commissioner Butler, always on the al^rt f6r the best inter ests of the' county, called out ev ery available man that had not paid his commutition tax and is putting the-roads in hi* section in good condition, and will finish up this week. We have one young man in the Harmony section studying medi cine; not any as I know of study ing law. But we have lawyers all the same; I heard one over seer say he had several lawyers working the road, and that they had argued the road law pro and con, and had finally reached a di cision that the road law was wrong; thaf we should ask our Honorable representatives to make the commutation tax com pulsory, and then no man would rut off paying his dollar in time. heard one road hand say he was sure to pay his road tax af ter this, if he had to borrow the dollar and pay twenty-five per cent interest. They do not like tljis eight day business. Now, Mr. Editor, after bunt ing and road working up to Fri day night, the whole neighbor hood repaired to our most esti mable neighbor's house, Mr. J. A. Grigsby's, on Saturday, and partook of a splendid picuic and barbecue. There the farmer boys and fair young ladios with their cheeks blushing with per fect health, beauty and happi ness, mingled together in pleas ant conversation until late in the evening. The older persons al so hud a most joyful time, such as farmers know how to have. I thiuk they paid their very l*cst complinieuts to the hash and all other eatables that were so en ticing. The table was spread by the married ladies who, only know how to make it api>ear pleasing to the eye. The most pleasing sight to all was the heavily loaded table that bore witness that it was prepared to accomplish all that a hungry person could wish it to do, and plenty to spare. Mr. Willie CJrigsby is studying hard. Ho will enter his third sessiou in the Medical College of Charleston in a short tune. Miss Jessie Grigsby, who is in business in Columbia, is hoineon a short vacation. She has a great mauy frieuds in this com munity who are glad to meet her and welcome her home. May her stay be pleasant . Mr. Editor, with my kindest regards to you and best wishes for The People, I ain Yours resi>ectful1y, Neigh boh. Mount Zlon Heel Ion. As. predicted lust week we have that Marriage to reiiort. OnThursday evening 11thinst. 1 MK U. Myers and Miss Mattie fiuqitabee were united in the Hoty bondH of matrimony at the houH^ pf'ttie bride's sister Mrs. J. T. jtl. tiUiott, Kcv. W. II. Joyner officiating, Mr. Myers M o'nr most popular and -Christian gentlemen Miss Huckaliee is a charm ingyoung lady of an old and much res|>ected family of long and valuable citizenship in Ke'r sliaw Co. We wish them a long and happy life together. Mr. B. A. Watkins, of Clyde. Darlington Co., was in our sec tion Saturday and Sunday. Miss Henrietta Watkius, ac-, comnanied by her uiece Miss| Pauline Jones, is visiting rela tives in our community. Mrs. Henrietta T. Myers is, away on an extended visit to her | daughter, Mrs. J. E. 'Watkins, of Clyde. 2 Miss Emmie Draniiam, of Be tbttBea, has Seen vMUaf r?l? lives in this section. Mr. D. A. Brown, of Abwvj attended services ?| Pin? Tree last Sunday. We baranre Doir oie is yet a candidate. JMgtaif form the way he is "teeUoneer* In*.**' 4 1 A certain young lady after a painful and luQigerinfr illness of several months. Miss flora Price, oldest daughter of Mr. J. C. Price, of Cassatt, quietly passed away Sunday night. MisiC Nora was a devoted daughter and a noble christian girl and boor her suffering with muoh fortitude. The berieaved family has the sympathy of the entire commun ity. 8. B. C. Bethuue Items. Bethune, Aug. 1o not fail to taka advantage of the opportunity now afforded you. I will cheerfully furnish the neces sary bianktf and all other information t hat you may require. By a|| means be prompt in this matter.ss the time limit for receiving applications will not be extended. R. C. Bkuck, Supt. Ed. K. C., r Caindeu, 8. C. & C. College Scholarship. A competitive exaniiuatim for a special Normal 8ch tlnrnhip In the "rtout h Carolina College" will be held at the court home. Kridtty. August W. Kacli Scholarship is worth $10 in mon ey besides remission^! fiQ tuition aud $1H matriculation i?r "term fee." Write, for application t>l.i'nks and for full information, to President Benjamin Sloan, Colombia, S. (J. NOTICE. Notica is hereby given that in pur suance of a coinmisaion issued to us by lion. J. T. Mailt*., Secretary of Stat*', H. C? we will open books of subscrip tion to the Capital Stock of "The ?Va teree Building A Loan Association" at the office of W. R. IMuckuey, Law Range. Camden, H. C.. on Thursday August 18th, A. !>., UMH. J no. *1. (ioodale. A. W. Burnet, W. R. 1'iiickiiey, Corporators. EOTICE TO KERSHAW COOXTT B. F. D. MIL CARRIERS. There will be a meeting of tlie Rural Free Delivery Mail larrie-s of thin county at Camden on Saturday night, Sept. Hrd, 1001. at H o'clock, for the purpose of organizing * County Rural Letter Carriers' Association. Kadi carrier in Kershaw county is earnest ly requested to be present at tl.is meet nig. .fesae K. (iardner. Carrier Rural Koiite No. 1, BeChune, B. C. ?' Summer School. Summer Hated. Classes in Stenography, Typewrit ing, Bookkeeping, Penmanship, etc., at HBDUOBD RATES for complete Course to graduation. flDacfeat'0 Soeth Carolina Bisioess College, Columbia, S. C., offers to the young people of the State this excellent op portunity to obtain a business educat* ion at a very Small Cost and thus enable them to secure remunerative positions. Enter at any time this month. Write for catalogue and information. Address # flDacfeat'e SOUTH CAROLIM BUSINESS COLLEGE, COLOMBIA, S. C. 0. M. Fort ?v. The Leading Contractor "and Builder in the City of Camden, 8. C. BEE MB FOR PUIS IXD SPECIFICATION BKKOKK, GIVING OUT ANY COM TRACT. 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. Fancy 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 guaranteed to be free from Tarantulas and other nox ious insects or reptiles. Call on me when in need. PHONE 151. Grinning;! Grinning;! J. W, MOORE, MANAOKR, at the old DeKalb Cotton Mill> is now prepared to do all your GINNING. New 70 Saw Pratt Gin with condensers and all ap pliances to insure you a good turn out* BEST PRICES PAID FOR SEED. CALL ON US. Yulcan Supply * Works, .* MANt'FACTUKEUS OP CYPRUS AND PINE SHIN GLES AND LATHS. ' ALSO Mill Supplies, Top Roller Cov ers, Picker Sticks, Ac. All orders promptly filled with a GUARANTEE of SATISFACTION. Your Patronage Solicited, Vulcan Supply Works, W. T. HASTY, Pres. & Treas. Camden, 8. C. FIRST CLASS PASTURAGE We are prepared to furnish your Cows, Horses and Hogs the finest pasturage in this sec tion on the State. At "Belmont," pure river wa ter to drink from a sand-bar a quarter of a mile long, plenty of grass and, Absolutely No Fever Wc have not lost a head of Cattle this year. All stock is under the immediate and daily supervision of our Mr. DeLoache. DePASS AND DeLOACHE. Call, or phone Adv'r, at Zempand Del'ass Drug Store. Money to Loan. On farm land# in tnmn of $800 up H 8 per cent; hi ?nnn of fl ,000 up at 7 per cent. No cominiMinn charged. S. Lou an Lang. Spring Clothing. Summer Clothing. Latest Styles, i1Perfect Fit. All Going at SUMMER J'JtlCES. I have the most complete line of samples ot Madu to Order Goods that can be found in any city. The Agency for Wanamaker and Brown's goods is held by me. Their goods need no recommendation. Perfect fit guaranteed. Give me a cull before plac ing your orders elsewhere. D. WOLFE. A. D. Kennedy. Hardware and General Mer chandise. A Complete Line of Farmers' Supplies. Mention "This Phoplk." E. S. NETTLES & SON. We hereby announce to the public that we have open ed a First-Class MEAT MARKET In the Store formerly Occupied by Mr. J. E. Vaughan, where we will )>e 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 Fresh. Everything: Fine. XLhc Eureka, ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP. 1.J8. English, proprietor. 9 "" i i ?) r -J, 'r Your Patronaae Solicited. T. J. Arrants, HARDWARE and FURNITURE. Mention "Tim Pitopi,*." Camden Lumber Mfg. Co. Camden. S. C. All kinds of Moulding, Inside Casing, Columns, Balusters, Newels, Floor ing, Ceiling and Siding. Brackets Sawed to Order. Get our Prices. We use nothing but Long Leaf Yellow Pine Lumber. B, W. Clark, MANAGER. Parlor Meat Market, UGlathms Bros. Also Dealers in Staple and Fancy . GROCERIES. All Orders Filled Promptly. Free Delivery. We solicit your PATRONAGE. D. Autry Expert Painter. IVIy work shows for itself. IF IN DOUBT, 8KB MY TESTIMONIALS, GET MY PRICES, AND GIVE ME YOUR WORK. m m m vs m m All Work Guaranteed. LIFE SI0KRESS /IGGIDERT AND Funeral Benefit INSURANT! TUB national fraternal "Union. J. I. D. WOODRUFF, Supreme Secretary, MURRAY, KY. TrcHpass Notice. All iMTfoii* nrr hereby ttnriii-il not to tiv?|?nrtA ii|iofi my hint* war Il? thuiHs Kershaw roimly, S. < I.y hum. in#, lii?hin^ or in an> Mi;iiitii r w hats' ? ever. Violators of litis n ?|????? will !)?? prosecuted anil piinishiil to t In* f 11!I ex tent of Jfii' law. s. x. m;\vma v. Tho Ono Ony Cold t^uro. Kerttmtr* Clibo Utm l,? native Oninine for cold in I lie lt**