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:?.. j PUBLISHED EVKHY FRIDAY ? BY w. Xj. 3vrcr)0-\A^?jxJxJ 8u?soKi?"i ion Katk?:?One y*ar, f 1.60, fix moiuhi, 76 cent*; throe month*, 40 cent*. fiuaioots locals, I cunts pur lino each in* aertion. Communications will he published when ofintoreht to the gunoral public ami j not of a <lof&ujatorv nature. No re-1 sponsibility will be assumed for the I views of correspondents. Candidates' Card* for County office* $6.00. {JoiiKieaaional $10.00. Rites jroa AnvitaxmiMOOrdinary transient adrertisraenta, first Insertion I $1.00 per square ; each subsequent in- j eertion 60 centa per square. E >inlttance? i>y checks, drafts an<I poiUl '... money order# ahouid be insdo j<aya>?lt# to W. L. MoDOWKLL, Camden, H, O. M t KUJB-.U . * . ? - ? ' 1 OAMDKN, H. C.. NOV. 15, 1907 ''iewwmmmm ? ? ? 11 "? A Call To Tho Furmorn. In a communication to day Hon. John G. Richards re<ju??t? the farmers of Kershaw county to as semble at Che Court House in Cain den next Saturday, November the 23rd, for the purpose of organizing a County Union. Mr. Richard's communication contains much food for thought, und we com mend it to the caroful considera tion of our farmers. The follow ing is the fii,!': To Tho FnnneiH of Kernhaw County:? As one of the Township Organ izers of the Farmers* Union, and as ne have the requisite numhei of local Unions, I have been requested to appoint a day, and - invito the farmers of the County to meet at the Court. House in Camden for the purpose of organizing a County Union . 1 therefore appoint Saturday,Novem ber the 23rd, at 11 o'clock, hh the day and hour for the meeting,.and most earnestly iurgo the farmers throughout the County to attend. The fund amentnl print iple of t he Farmers' Union in t.o protect and promote our agricultural interests through ORG A N I/KI) KKFOR I". As ngriculturisln, we miiBt have this unity of purpose and notion, if w? are to expect the ben' results. A great ttiuny of th<? Counties of * this 80iTe"Tiave-ofgaui/.ed. In fact tbo organization is strong, and in doing ta great work throughout tin entire cotton States. We sincerely hope that, the f irm ?rs of Kershaw County will onto" enthusiastically into this work, and not only reap . rich benefits fiom, but assist iu advancing s?;i<i etrougthouing this .progressive :movement. Mr. B. K, Karle, the State organ izer, has promised to bo present on (he day appointed, and nBsist in or janizing. Very Respectfully, J. G. Richards, Jr., For tho Township Organizers. Our Orphans. Dr. Jacobs of the Thornwell Or* .phanago, Clinton, S. C, writes: UA little child alone iu the world, its bright black eyes tilled ? with tears, came to me held by the hand of a good woman. Only five years old, fatherltcs, motherless, she finds hersolf after a long ride on the csih, under the core of a friendly travel or, at tho door of tbo Orphanage. But poor little thing, she knows nothing of where who is, does not - even know the plane from which ?he carne; she has her name writ ten on a slip of paper as an intro duction to the kind friends who fin hereafter to csre for her. She brings ? littlo package under her arms,?it is her all of worldly good. So it was, only a ffw w?eks ago, but now how different. Tears are dried. She is opening her bright eyes to tho h-ssons thai come to her daily. Falling into the routine of chapel and school and dinner and play, she is waking up, her young soul is speaking through lips and flngors and fee^ and dim pled check. Some ono now loves the little girl. Some one puts her to sleep at night after hor lip* have whispered "Our Father." She is finding a home, she is finding herself, she will somo day find God." . . This little child was welcomed . to tho loving care of the Thornwell Orphanage. Every one of the 250 Children in the school of that in ?titution have had more or lcsa of tame experience. It is true ~ thai between them and grim hoces* altj.thsre is a strong wall of do '?V, ??t the people who love Md HtUa children' aro that II. Tl? Orphanage is under oontrol but It is for Ji tarns none away father's faith. Tho exut at Rpwortb ; A LftwK item say* Oklahoma f??r-' iocis un? holdlnjyihcircouon for 10 etuis. W? believe the farmers all,; over the south would do likewise If It were not for the full note*. Far- ; m?rs arc getting in u position to hold their cotton, it i? cany on-, ou^h to th)U a'?^?n? hoi Ifng for such h price, hill whnn thcro hip ho u^any who boirow one year to run another, it is soniehlog else. Uul wo believe the day Incoming in ft few years; when the southern farmer cud hold until he sees fit to ?< irP The South ia beyond doubt one of the mo?t prosperous sectious of the w?rld to. day, and it is leaping onward and upwHid. Wfien the faimor can l'e? pin to ?hIher his rotlon with cash on hand, thin lie run hold for better prices. We have usked several farm ers why they do not hold their cotton for 15 cent#, und the rrply wnb: 'Tell oh how we can pay our notea now due without aellmg and we will hold." The aymptonaof republican proi? perity under the trust protecting tariff are ho obviouB that ho far 13 banks have closedv their doom, not including the stay of proceedings of nil the Oklahoma and Nevada banks, And further evldeoeo is shown by ttiany of the tfusts and corpora',toifH stopping construction woik ; most of the savings banks re fusing to-pay their depositors, and the.stock and produce markets par alyzed.? Darlington News. Superintendent of KdncatlnniO. B. Martin tins announced that ho will he a candidate for the United Statou Senate and will makes things lively for (Joverior Ansel. Senator Tillman says that Wm. denning Hryan is the gteates living Democrat and the proper man to entrust the affairs of our govern ment. Compositions From Tho Cam don Crndcd Sebool. COTTON. The cot.!on plant haH somewhat star shaped !eave?, which ar?i large near the ground and get smallor as they approach the top, in full matu< ritv When '.lie plant is young, of course 'ho leavca are all tender ami small. TUo plant bears large red and yellow ilowers which havo no odor and which givo way to the cot ton bolls, (about the latter part of August or later.) The holla are green ami hard and almost round until, they open and the cotton if left long enough will hang from the pods very loosely and drop on the groupd. The average height of cotton in this ro> ?ion jh about three and a-half feet l>nt we often see cotton lour and live feet tall. Cotton requires a sun dv soil, an>l does not need much fer tilizer of any. <<<<scciption except the natural kind of keeping the grass away Tim seed ia planted with an implement which makes the holes in the ground and places tho cottdh seed into them at the same time I could not begin to name al! tho kuses to which cotton can be put and all tho different things manufactured from it, Im?t 1 will name all that 1 can remember. Kirst, oi rour.-to, th'cro ia cloth : (hat ia about tlu* most mrpurtant> product >1 cotton, because halea of Cotton tailed in South Carolina are! oxportd to Kuropo and other conti nents by thousands and are made into cloth, winch h most necessary for the poorer clashes everywhere us woolen garments :u<> mh> h more ex pensive than the cotton product. 1 here ia threa I, rope and cord. I hen raw cotton is, of eonrne, used a great deal in the stuffing of pil lows. cushions, el Then a great many cooking material* are ma-b out of cotton either directly or in combination with some other thing : as cottolcno (combination), white aoltolcne (pure) paltnalina, snow drift lard and oven butter and hread Cotton seed oil is also a verv \alua ble product. Cotton need meat is used for a vati> ty of tl ? inns. 1 r. combination with tho hulls i;. makes a splendid cow feed and by itself is a very good fertilizer. Very nearly every article of clothing or cloth which wo poKaoss is cotton or has a great <leal of cotton in its constmic tion. There is usually a much bet ter price for cotton in the i\rht p<?rt of tho season than -later on; there (oro a great many planters who have their cotton ginned late store it up until the beginning of tho next sea | son when thoro ia a higher price for it. A cotton field in the process of picking i< a very interceding K'gbt. \l$o can soc negroes of every de. scription, with moat bags tied at their aides, working along the rows, and can bear the psneland ?u>d back woods cbanta and songs und hear muoh chaffing and talking and squabbling. It ia in this season that it i* bard to get a cook or servant if you have not ono, and almost im possible to kctp one if yon have one. R. II. Flnckney. Ageje, Tki^d Year. High School. Miiok^Cows For Bala. Several fine milch cows lor aale. L. K. Alford. . Iloa Laataa' WelkUg aad O nulag $otic? ' Afur thin weik the Oii Mu\ will gin only on Thursdays nnrt Kridnji W R Kvf, Jr. The Studs Th*t Htftyn. The Commercial lit.ok lull* you how to hiing about 'Mho smile thu'. stays." S<-e ibeir adv. ? ?? ? ? ? At the Opm a 1?-oulo. The sh-.iws presented here by the Oh hi no Stock Company this w?<k Wl-ro (ICi plioti&.Iy <^o.)il unci we h<>pe lo sec them lieic again. T!?c tuxt attraction the Op era IFouse Ih the John Will*' Co. ni'Xt. Moojluy ind Tun-day night*. Nov. IH'.h and J'J.ii. Thin i.one of the heal shows hooked here for thin SCSHO I). -.. ign # (pi ? ???- - Mi- Sidney Smith Kijoounlers a High wayman L'?hi Moiony night ns Mr. S.d ney Smith left bin home on his w*v to the theatre* lie w.m met by a hi/, burly neg i'o who <?-?11 e?I to Mr. ?\inlth to ,4??tn|? them" Mr. Smith throwing Iiin h?nd to his hip pock* et (old the negtu to move on or lie would shoot lilii). The hlulF woik> fd well for Mr. Smith wan unarm ed. The negro moved on and Mr. Smith going by a circuitous route returned lo hU ho'ine and puttingj his pistol came back to where the negro wn? hml t<dd him to throw up his hiyjds. The negro ran and Mr, Smith fi ed upon him . Ak soon u>i the lull chamber ??mpC ed ihe negro turned upon Mr. Smith with a huge butcher knife It who nt thin moment that Mr. Smith's nerve and strong athletic form stood him well A fierce <?trug gle ensued. Mr. Smith finally over* powered bin assstlpnt, not, howev er, without Injury for the negro had dealt hiui a teriible blow on his bead with the knife. A pawing hackman assisted Mr. Smith in taking the man to tho guardhouse from which place be w*s later rein ?v ed to the jail. I'lre negro proved t(> l>e Klija Mayliew who bears a vet) bud reputation. Trespass Notice. Hunting ands&W trespassing on the Plantations knywn n? the Baum Swamp J'Ihco ttiKKTHhun Upper Place is strictly forbidden. B. II. BAl'M, A^t, Trespass Notice. Shot ti11vf. fishing <or trespassing^ on my plantation in Went. Wat ore* strictly forbid len. HKNKY SAVAUK. Sept. 10. '07- Dm. W. B. nF'IflAOH, Attorney-At-Law, OAMJJEN. S. O. JAMES D. BENSON, ARCHITECT, Camden, S. O. Also Land Surveying, Maps, Plat8, Ktc.' SALE OF Am ? u Wo will offor for sale, on Tuesday. the 10th ilay^xof November. 1007, at 10 [o'clock, A.Vl., at' tlm store- bouse of Ij. i W. ('opelaild, in the town of Hothuno, S. . C!., the entire stock of Merchandise and j Fixture* formerly tho property of the said li. W. ('upeland. Said Stock ami | Fixtures will be sold an a whole to the highest. responsible) bidder for Cash. A yh'posit of\$25.00 in cash, or certified check, will bo required from anv one wntiinK to l>iU on said stock as an evi dence of g.-.od faith. Imincdiato compli ant* with terms of saio will bo required. ,M. 1.. SMITH, Assignee. L. A. WITTKOWsKY, Agt. of Creditors. BUM I'AIMIH; Repairs of all kind Promptly done on all kinilsof "Velii clos. * Farming imple ments a specialty. CAMDEN CARRIAGE WORKS It. M. HAMPTON", Proprietor. m nmnm OPERA HOUSE ?Two Nights Nov. 18 And 19. Jno B. Wills' Mu sical Enterprises. 14 Chorus Girls A . The Blue Ribbon iGtirls . Spectacular transformation Special Klftctrioil Effect* Prices 95c N. C. BOYKIN, FIRE I NSU^ANCE. Dwelling And Mor^uvi^ile Kisks A Hpociulty. Kepr?*cni8 Only 'i ho Heat Ami Mow I Unliable Companies. Kstutt And Keating Agent. A : D. KENEDY. HeadquartersFor OC'C?X>^'JOii-COOC>< When in need of anything" in the Hardware line call and see me. L D.KENNEDY. VERY LOW RATES TO . ? NORFOLK, VA., and Return, Account Jamej^wn Ter^Centennial !Bx position Via SOUTH HRN RAILWAY. Season, ?ixt\ day ami tn'teeii dav tickets oi). sale <huly com mencing April i'. ih, to and iiu-lnding x\ov./^U?f'Tt)07. Very low rsitt s will ul: o Inl mad? lor Military and Brass 13an<ls in unifov n atteiidintfX.h 1 Exposition STOP OVEHS will le allov.cd i,u ' Soaaon s-x.t.v day and fifteen il/lv tickets, same ??<* on Sunnier tonrist tickets. For full and complete inlorn;ulK>n call on Ticket Agents Southern 'Railway, or write .?I S* J... C. Lb Sill,' 1Ti\ ision J'.iwongt-T A^ont, Charleston, S, (J. ?J a mestovvn Exposition? VIA Seaboard Air Line Railway 10 Day Coach .Excursion, sold" on Tuesdays and Fridays only $ 7.40 15 Day Tickets 12.15 GO Day Tickets .-ti. ...... . 13.45 Season Tickets limited Dec. 15th, .... 10.10 Coach Excursion tickets will not he good in Parlor or Sleeping cars. Seaboard Is Most Direct Route. Double Service Daily to and from Norfolk. Through Sleeper to Portsmouth on 7:58 p. m., Train. Lv Camden 7.01 a m., ar, Portsmouth 7.30 pm Lv Camden 7 58 p mr^a-r. Portsmouth 9.00 am For further information and reservations apply to C. M. Adkins, Agt., Oamdch, S. O., or write W. Ij. liurrnuglu T. P. A., Columbia, S. O. GREAT STOCK AfX' DAVID WOLFE'S. ^X-C. ->--C ?c. Everything a person wants. Come and see my big* and fine stock con sisting of every line desired. A spe cial feature in ladies' dress goods, fine shoes and complete stock of Clothing in Men's, Boys' and Chil dren's Suits. Furniture! Furniture!! Very cheap and good. Call and see me and prices before pur chasing.* L ? A, A u ?nnn * THH BIG STORK. MIR^CH BROS. AMD CO, . X J LJL m y.'u:i*r~ filled up with brand new, up-to-dategood# which our -Mr. Gun. 1 iiivt-li boug.d early ho? fore tlio big advance-< ir? ct lumi the uianu* facturers. ? A'I? i-** Inct cnab'es us to Hell them lor less tli in my 1 odv t'bu U'xj we bought en- , ough to bUppfv I he wan Is ofi every niar>; wor nan n? d child* in Kersh.*w, Sumter, Ijpe and l^ncaster counties. It i?* .impossible to ^ive even in this big space a tK-tailed i?.e& oi the jm mensily of our Full slock. We are showing , the leading l ull fashions TJj? distinguishing features of I'all styles in dress goods, silks and ready to wear garments are r< veiled to pertVc tion in our colossal and comprehensive displuy. of the most artistic designs. Our usual sur prising values prevail throughout our entire , establishment. ? ? j Choicest New Fall Dresi Goods. .. ? Tlio whole stock is aglow with beauty, qual ity and host in style in foreign and domestic Dress Fabric*. The popular checks, plaids, broken wea\?s. panamas, voiles, ,all the new shades of imperial serge Henrietta broadcloth and every imaginable style ^ of dross goods used this season are here in wonderful variety. Novelty plaid suiting?a splcndidv material for dresses or extra waists, inches wide, regu-. lar 60e, quality, ojpouiug price 29c. line all wool serge 38 inches wide popular for suits ;iud skirts in all new shades; special price 59c, Fancy all wool suiting, 5-1 in. wide, regular 1.50 quality, special price 90c. All wool 50 inch Cheviot worth $1, special price 90c Broad cloth in all colors and black, a splendid value 49c. Fine imported and domestic henriett^, in all colors ait^kblaek from 25c up to $2 pe? )d. An unlimireu '.variety of beautiful black goods. An immense block of talks to select from in all tin* new weaves and patterns. , Came and see our handsome line of plaid silks so stylish for dresses., and extra waists. We have them in a.U widths and ri h colors. "? We are sole agents for the famous "Money back Silks," the yovy >>p,st to be, had: every yard is guaranteed. 10> jyjgar 'with perfect satisfaction. Don't fail to see this handsome line. Thdte come in all colors txlid black. - " i The smartest of Fall styles in resufy made) women's garments, tailored suits' apot coats. Every exp ess brings us daily new paodels of - ladie's tailored coats, suits und skirts. We in-" vite you to visit our store often and advise you, to make your selections early. We can save you money in this special department as we bought them early. A very select and hand some line of voile skirts. We have the cor rect styles in ladies'and misses Ooats ^at the most reasonable prices you ever saw. Oome and see for yourself. ? . ? High Art Clothing. . If you ftie ready to seo ? the correct fashions.for Fall in men's wear, wo arte ready willi the larg 08 and1 finest loction of Fall suits, overcoats, furnish ingH. and hats tliat has over been our lot to ofler for your in spection. Most note worthy in this season's showings sire the new? models of the celebrat i ed HVj,h Art Clothing at prices more reasona ble tlu.n ever, as we ^ bought ihem before the ad nee. <? Shoes! Shoesll StioeSjU : v\Vo carry tlic best line of Shoes in the city of Camden. .Tho largest stock to seledf from. We are ;vo nta fo tlio celebrated Godman'g black bottom shoo for ktdies, misses and men-? ; the best wearnfc sho? o.i tho market. We are also sole agents for tho famous King Quality i and Selz Royal Blue. Millinery! Millinery! * We have secured ?xifci M vra Harris, a most 3 artistic designer, as our Milliner. We prepared to show yon all the new shapes atid ^ styles both in French and American milliuery ;+ Rugs, Carpets & We are w>ady to show the largest a: complete tine eve* brought tottoecit My ?