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? :V\;^ . Qfk , m ?k 1&h' ? ?-' ?4./ ' w> P?$? - ' '? 6 ?? .','? ? ? fUEriSK 2 SfcV ???'- >ti rt '?' A. it" -J 7 7 jjjh ?'.' ? TT " J l1. J IIJ" l? HI I I I. I I .1? ? I. 1 I Nip I? -????-. ' OAMOBN. SOUTH CAROI4MA. WUI>Ay, AI1UI 4, lUla. NUMHKlt ID. ml: xxiv. SftH annual horse show HAD A LARGE ATTENDANCE ' V . ' " * fought Many Visitors to the City aid Handsome Horses Were Admired by AN.? List of The Winners. ' C : With ideal weather, tho grand ad and parking spaceu well filled, jiandtJoiiK.'Iy gowned women, hand some horses and a good baud of mu sic the Fifth Annual Horse Show giv m under the auspices of the Camd'eiX Polo Association opened under the aost favorable conditions Wednes day afternoon with a large attend atce. . ? - ? llauy out of town visitors were kcre, many coining oyer in auto* tor Tke event. Prof. ft. L. Shields, of damson, passed on the different classes and hit* judgment seemed to ?eet the approval of everyone. The Kershaw band deserves es iqdai mention for the excellent mu sic fujfllahed. * Prof. Herndon took ciarge of this organisation ? only About four months ago, all the mem . bur* being raw recruitts; and has succeeded in rounding up an excel iMt set of musicians. Breeders and horse fanciers from all orer the country are here and the hotels are crowded. The horse show committee, which , sonslsted of T. iO. Krunibli <?l ( j<-0. WUIe, Geo. R. Cook, W. B. Schil td, and ridden by Minn Lottie Mc Kluny; a?d Goo. T. Little 3<l, ridden by Mrs. Schiller. In the single roadster cIuhb, kIiowa in ligbt harness to road or speed wagon, horse and performance to count, (long tail), were 14 entries, fclrst wae taken by J. N. Kirven, of Darlington, who carried off the rib bons last year in this horse show. The sceond fell to George T. Little, and third to T. J3. Glyburn, of Heath Springs. | The K. O. Whistler cup for Ker shaw county saddle horses, there be ing five entries. The first fell to J. H. Clark; 2d to L. W. Boykln; 3d to Wm. Salmond. Combination horses over 15 hands high, first shown in harnessB then under saddle in a walk, trot and canter, nine entries. First prize, 126.00, carried off by Qeo. T, Little;! 2d, $10.00, Geo. ?. Little; 3d, rib bon, II. L. Schiosburg. The ?o*t class which ooiuprised 17 entries and for which the Hob kirk Inn cup was contested, was for best single harness horses under 16.2 hands, requirements ? style, ac tion, shown to appropriate vehicles. Mr. J. N. Kirven, of Darlington, be ing first; George T. Little, 2d; and D. L. Shaw, of Blshopvllle, 3d. In the class for pairs of harness horses, requirements being style and action, the first prize being $20.00 fell to Geo. T. Little; 2d. $10.00, C. W. Smith, of Sumter, and 3d, B. L. Outlaw, of Darlington, ribbon. The five galted saddle horses were then shown, there being si* entries In this class, and the 1st and second prize comprising a purse -Cwrtesy of Columbia Record. * In the loft of this picture is shown Mr. T. Edmund Krumbholr wh?. done ?o mud. to >nake the An nual Hor? Show ? ?om?h tor,. C. J. Shannon, Jr., Henry Sav ?g?, C. M. TaintOf, Duncan L. Ed twds and \V. L. DePass, pronounce tkU fihow the most successful ever pfen by this club. . Wednesday's Winners. Clfrss No. 3. ? Best pair mules ?hown in harness to vehicle for which the blue ribbon was won by R. T. Mickle, of Lopgtown; second I M. Srajth, third H. Savage. Indies pair of . harness horses, ?hown to vehicle appropriate for Wy, qualities, manners, to.be spee dily considered, driven by ladles, for the Court Inn cup, ttyere being we entries made in this class. The Jrixeg fell to Geo. T. Uttle, Mrs. "JUlhis driving; second, Schlosburg * Pearce, Mrs. Robert Kennedy, Jry_ irtfing; third, Mrs. W. B? Schiller, ?!??. Schiller driving. Single harness horses pawned by iwrshftw county residents of which of $30.00 fell to Qeo. T. Little, the 3d, a ribbon was awarded to J. H. Clark. Glass No. 23, children's saddle po nies, not over, 13 hands high and' ridden by boy or girl, was watched with great admiration and interest. Mrs. W. B. Schiller's two young sons carrying off two of the prices and George T. Little, Jr., carrying off first-^a cup, presented by Geo. T. Little. Thursday the second day of the horse show was even prettier than Wednesday ? the weather being Just warm enough to make one feel that summer is on -the way. The atten dance from out-of-town was larger than on Wednesday. The different classes all showed up weir and as a whole everyone was highly pleas ed with the Show. The estimated attendance at Wednesday's, show was one thousand and it is thought SsrWr , Rainbow, Owned by G?or)i? T. L'ttlf. -f Columbia Record. fe coateated fir the 0?o. iw\ ED' ..Til* ""t P*" b??ng *?**. TE w"'ln ^M3ta8dlii2B!*^ thw>e g^lted, fc ' Thursday's crowd was larger by tar. WlaiMO Teaterflay. "TJIass No. 1.. Stallions, any breed, kept for service. First prise $20. Oeo. T. Little; second prise $10. T. L. Harmon. Lexington; third prl*e. ribbon, a. B. King ft 8on. Bethun*. "7~ Class No. % Psirs ot harness IIP? (Continued on Last Page.) CITY AND COUNTY NEWS | PUT IN CONDENSED FORM MATTKIW OF GEN KRAI, INTER EST SECURER MY' Ot!R REPORTER*. j M Mr. and Mrs. \V. I). Barrett spent. Tuesday lu Columbia. Messrs. I). G. Flejeher and J. C. Milton, of WestviUe, were here Wed* nesday. Mrs. Thomas Skinner, of George town, l? iu the city visiting rela tives. Dr. John C. Hough, of liock Iiill. was a visitor torelatives and to take in the horse show this week. Mr. Ormsby Blandlng, of Sumter, waa here thia week. He had three fin$ horses entered in the ahow. Mr. Henry T. Johnson, of the Shamrock section, waa a visitor1 here Wednesday, attending the horae ahow. Mr. and Airs. H. L. Watklns, and Mrs. W. F. Malono HptMit Wedne# day in Columbia. The trip was made In Mr. Watkins* touring car. Messrs. T. B. St^khouse, D. G. Ray, Chas. H. Bon/on ai>d lilchard Singleton, of Columbia were auto mate here yesterday. Rev. H. B. Browne, Mr. C. W. Blrchmore, Miss Kleo Mltcham and Mr. A. J. Beattie will ' attend the State Sunday School Convention In Sumter this week. Among those attending the horse show from Kershaw yesterday were Dr. W. C. McDowell, Cope Massey,; Chas. E. Floyd, Melvln Trueadell, Ml88 Lowry, J. W. Hamel, Cjhas. Hinson, and S. G. Itutledge. Mr. Sam McCasttlll haa purchased the MaloUe reaidence' on Laurens street, where he Is now keeping house, having moved there on Wednesday last.' Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Barnett, Mr. and* Mrs. HaVvey DesCliamps and Mrs. Barnett were a party of autolsts from Sumter who came over to the horse show Wednesday. Messrs John T. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carson, Mrs. H. B. Wors^ ley, Mldses Elsie Myors, Annie May Carson and Dr. W. C. Twitty, of Kershaw, were here yesterday in Mr. Steyena car. Mr. and Mrs. Neil O'Donnel, Mrs. Guy Gilmore and Miss Nellie Mona ghan, Mr. and Mrs. E. H, Moses and somjudnd Miss Annie Moran, of Sum ter, Vwerd auto parties here yester day. Missl Luila Boykin and little nlec eH. MtEstte Helen and- Florence Boy kin, c?m% \jJ>' Friday afternoon from Boykin for ? visit with Mrs. John Barn well.? Roclf Hin "Herald. Messrs. H. G. Marvin and W; R. DeLoache were in Charleston- last ?week where they went to drive a Bulck touring ear to Camden which was shipped from 'Boston. They encountered some high waters on the return trip in the lowlands. Mi&s Kate Simpson, who resigned her position of assistant teacher of the 3C's school to become the rural supervisor and organizer of tomato clubs in Kershaw county, ' and her sister, JMiss Alma Simpson, the ef ficient stenographer for the First National Bank of Camden, .were here Friday night to attend the clos ing exercistes of the 3C's school, taught by Misses Louise Blakeney and Anna Kate Alford. ? Kershaw (Era. A young Englishman by the name of Moore, driving a limoslne from Augusta to Virginia, istopped in Camden Sunday and while here ran amuck with the police. While wait ing in front of a Greek cafe some kids were marking on his car and io stopping them he used language not in keeping with the Sabbath or the laws of the city and was lock ed up . but later released under |25 bail. He remained over until recor ders court Monday morning when he Was released UPOIL the_paym<mt of f5, an<r~continued on his journejr&h^ Mr. droxton D6ad. Mr. W. W. Croxton,-.one of the best known citizens of upper Ker shaw, died at his home near Hang ing Uock Saturday night, after an illness of only a few weeks. had been sick for only a short time and had gone back to work when he died suddenly.** The funeral was held at Bet her 'Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, services? being conducted by his pastor, KeV. It. C. Morrison, of KerBhaw. Mr. Croxton was considered one of . the most enterprising and pro gressive citizens of his section and was deservedly popular. He is survived by his wife ahd $$ver*l children. - Flood Contribution*. Only a small number responded to The Chronicle's appeal for aid for the stricken citizens in the flood district last week. We will contin ue -to receive donations up until next Friday when the junount. will b? sen to the proper auhtorities. It is not too late to help these unfortunate people and If yon will leave your contribution at .this office the amount wjjl be acknowledged in next week's paper. The following have contributed so far: M. H. Heyman . . ... .$2.50 The Chronicle 3.60 O. C. Bruce ... ' . . . . '$50 J. K. Oasklns, Westville ... 1.00 W. R. Rve, Jr.,. i .00 Cash .. 1.00 HORSE SHOW VISITOR AND OTHERS FOR WEEK Ho^I Registers Show Many Who | Are Sojourning in This Good Town. At Tho llohkfrk. Mra, J, C. Darow, MIhh Katherlno Dower, Provldeuce, K. 1.; Mrs, J. J. Carter, Hugh Carter, KlUubeth, N. H. 1). Hajrmtt and wife, Miss Baflnet, Sumter; Win. Lantz, MIhh Amelia Lants, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs, A. Tltcoinb, Mrs. Stephen Qreen, Netfton Center, Mass.; Mr. 1). '/?. Norton, Cleveland, O.; C. W. Mc Luury, Chicago; Mth. C. II. Clarke, N. V.; Mrs. Edward L. WallH, MIhh WallH, New Brunswick; B. B. Abbe and wife. Sagamore, Mass.; MrH. O. H. How land, Providence, R. I.; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Buttler, Mlddletown, Uonn. At The Klrkjjroo^ 7 Mr. and Mrs. J. C.McCreery, New York; L. R. Bolton, Boston ; ? Theo. B. Jirlatol, Mrs. Bristol, MIhh Bristol, Hamilton, Conn.; Mrs. A. P. Christy, Senlckly, Pa.; Miss Helen Simpson, Sagamore on Lake George; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Conrad, PRtbusrg, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Stone, Bob* ton; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. King, Meri nd<sn, 0onn.; Mrs. J. P. Seipp, Buffa lo, N. Y.; Mrs. J. L. Dudley, Char leston, S. C.{ R. L. Shields, Clem son, S. C.j 13. Beadel, New York; Mrs. T. T. Nicola, Pittsburg; MIhh K. .Crompton, Plttsburft; Mrs. C. W. Tellinghast, Troy, N. Y.; Mrs. S. W. Backer, Troy, N. Y.; Mrs. H. Bell; Mrs. C. D. Lock wood, Stamford; J. C. ( 'let ( , Baltimore, Md. At Hotel jCiumUw. J. E. Richards, New York; T. M. Norwood, Greenville; C.- R. Hoy ward, N. C.: C. S. Canthen, 8. C. ; A. K Lazenby, .Salisbury, N. C.; C. M. Hobbs, Richmond; W. W. Jordan, S. C.; W. H. Bisby, Greenville, S. 4Xi.F. D McNeelty and wife, Colum bia;, B. D. Crenshaw, Charleston; D. R. Innes, Columbia;. C. M. Lide, Columbia; Mrs. C. K. Crimp, Ches terfield; Miss Mary Craig, Chester field; W. Brooks, Columbia; Jas. B. McClamoch, Greensboro, N. C.; J. B. llrquhart, Columbia;, Dr. L. H. Snider, Camden; R. B. Parrlsh, M nil ins, S. C.; Loon H. Mercer, Savannah; J. A. Maglll, Atlantd; Alvln Rlchey, Kentucky; H. L. Odiome, S. C.; T. P. Cooper, N. C.; H. J. Gregory, Lancaster; J. J. Jon<>B, Ga,;_ Jas. O. - Coulbaume, Lancaster; Mrs. Fannie Blackwell, Mcllee; I. J. Brown, N. Y.; J. P. Jeffrys, Atlanta; Oitosby Blandlng, Sumter; J. W. O'Meara, Charlotte; S. H. Glover, Winston; C. W. Wat kins, Richmond; R.L. Hearon, S. C.;* S. W. Brown, Lancaster; T. J. Douglas, WinnBboro; Ralph Poney, Lancaster; G. J. Marshall, N. Y.; A. L. Vann, N. C.; C. H. Llneberg 1 or, Richmond; Pred Webster, Spar tanburg, M. C. Newtoan, L. M. | Riniforn, Edw. Cowles, C ^M. McAliley, Columbia; C. H. Billings, Cleveland; T. L. Harmon, Lexington* J. D. Perry, N. C.; H. G. Haitaog, 8. C.; B H Massey, W. O. Kimball, - W. H. Mc Pad don, J. S. Hentty, Rock Hill; Julian Lewis, Greensboro; R. S. Spence, J. B. Boyd, W. J. Shaw, llldgeway; B. L. Outlaw and son. Darlington; E. P. Claiufilt, Char lotte; R. H. Earle, Greenville, J. N. Kll-ver, Darlington; W. R. Con nelly, Columbia; T. E. Cooper, D. L. Shaw, R. M. Jenkins, E, L. Cooper, St. Charles; H. A. Cole man* Columbia; H. D. Harby, Sum tor; S. R. Chdndlor, W. L. Boyle, C. W. Smith, Sumter; S. Dingle, Summerton;, F. W. Truluck, Sum merton; Julian Winbury, Manning; Abe Long, Golddin, N. Y. : J. Gtllla, Remberts; Mrs. Allen J. Hoykln, Boykln; Mrs. E. JLi.1 Hey ward, S; C.f R. D. Galbraith, Spar tanburg; C. W. Smith, S C. James H, Pottle, New York; L. H. Clarke, N. C.; N. D. Walker, T. L. Parker, Columbia; L. Streshber ger, Atlanta;. Tinsley Ragland, Bos ton^JQ. -G, Giles, New York; E. C. Van Ness, Charleston; Bruce Cros by, Tenn.; H. W. J. Rembert, Bishop ville; L.' F. Truesdell, Kershaw; J. S. Truesdell, City; G. A. Gilignard, T. JL, HamnMO, John T. Duncan, S. C.; Preston Williams, Ky.; H. V. Wells, .O. G. Downy, Columbia; C. H. Bowman, Cincinnati; Ruth Fos ter, Atlanta; Thos. H. Pope, Green ville; Chas. Mims, Baltimore; G. .-T, Buliard, S. G.; G. C. Hammond, Rich mond; J. L, Coble, Charlot^^W. . P. Moslen, Va.; %E. Theo. - Findell, Charleston; R. R. Huckson, Colum bia; C. M. Sprlgner, S. C.; L, E. Truesdell, wife- and daughter, Ker ?haW; Si P. Stringfellow, Atlanta; - M. E. Conder, Mathews, N. O f John W. Condor and son, Columbla;0J. W. Team and wife, Ridgeway; Mis? Mattie lsbell, Mrs. Gettys, Lugoff; G. C.. West. C. F. Clybufn, Kershaw; Dr. Carl Epps, John Rowland, Geo. Geneva Rowers. R. E. Rembert, J. D. Shore, Miss Julia Rowland, Misft W. Crawford, Sumter; J. M. Hood, J. W. Kirk land. Lancaster; R. Rol lins, L. Truesdell,! Camden; N. D. Walker, Columbia; J. A. McGahee, Ga.; F. JB. McCanlay. < Atlanta; P. H. Snook, Jr.. Atlanta: Ch>W._IUn-/' dolph, Charlotte. ' Hotel Central. Among the arrivals at the Hotel Central this week are: J. G. Boswell, S. C.; Wm. W. Moore, J. T. Sesions Columbia;, Wilt Weill, N. Y.; R. P. KoRson, Va.; B. M. Moffatt, Green* ville; W. Lester Webb, Columbia; E. H. Lewis. N. C.; C. O. Peters. London; 8. Gardner, Australia; Wm. Reynolds. Charleston : H. C. Ten nant, SC.: IH.-wgflller nnd son^ B. C.; John H. Bering. Cincinnati; Ben. SUMMER GARB OF CAMDEN DEHIGHTS Mr. Ralph Ellis Purchases Hand " some Property For Winter Hone. Evident |y Camden's charms are holding u goodly crowd of tourists, who have remained over from the Hunter holidays and muy bo aeen now walking and 'driving about the street a ana enjoying and admiring the many handsome residences now decked and festooned with wisteria, and yellow Jessamine. *? On? can hurdly realize that Buch a change could take place in the apace of u couple of weeka, t.o look down the many broad streets, with Ita avenuea of handBomo trees, which, now In full leaf, form a perfect bow er to walk under and Bklrtlng the oountry roads, bordered with wild crab applet rees and the Cherokee" jrose, one would have to travel a long way to find unything half aa wonderful to look upon. The fearful storms and floods which at present are wrecking so many homes and causing much sor row In the North makes one appre ciate the beauties and advantages; of the Southland at this time of year, and why so many people cannot be. content to remain dowtn hero later arid enjoy the quiet and peaoefulneM of this old town Is a yearly question. One topic of great Interest which haa been causing comment ha* been the. rumor that Mr, Half Bills, of jerloo, L. I .? who has been spending several winters here, was to become a property owner in Camden, be having picked "out one of the hand somest places there as his choice, It being the old,McCra place, which has been the property of Mrs. E. E. Mandevllle. for the pastlO years, she having spent quite a sum of money In improvements and furnish ings, made of it an Ideal spot. Mr. Ellis having leased It for the past three years, realizing Its advantages decided to purchoae iti and the deal wag Closed the past week. Mr. Ellis and family left on Fri day for their summer home at Jeri co, L. Li expecting -to return in t\ie early full to occupy their winter home jUi Camden. Miss Gladis Avery, of Boston, Mass., who has been spending the winter at Goodie Castle, gave a most unique party on Saturday night. Horse show events now be ing the center of interest, a veri table minature horse show was held in Which each guest being, presented with a paokage of chewing gum and a card on which they were expected to mould into shape a specimen of horseflesh to be put on exhibition and awarded ribbons by the Judge, Miss Alice Huchinson, those falling In this attempt were given sheets of newspaper, which they proceeded to tear Into the nearest resemblance of a horse that could be done without the aid of scissors and blindfolded. The array of equestrian Which were pinned upon the. wall awaiting the judges decision were so amusing that Judging from the shouts of . laughter and merriment, there was no doubt as to the success of the evening's amusement. Among those taking part were; Miss L. .Eldredge, Miss D. Eldredge, Miss Lottie Mc Klnny, Miss Lucia Yates, Miss Flor ence Clark, Mr. Lyonel Legg, guest of Mr. Farrow, Mr. John Vllliplgue, Mr. Carl Rhenberg, Mr. Richard Simpson and Dr. Alston and Mr. Avery. Punch and an ice :Maai~ course were served during the eVenV lng. ? : ?' ' The finishing event for the first days horse show was the dance giv en by the Polo Club, at the Club house, largely attended by Out of town people, from Sumter and Co lumbia.- Music furnished " by the Kirkwood Orchestra, kept a large crowd out on the floor, who, were initiated into the many new styles of dancing, now becoming popular through, the Kftrth. arid South. Re freshments were served between in-* termisBions and dancing kept up un til very late. Amcpfe some of the out of town guests' *ere; Misses Hobertson, of CoIum1iffei.M^feldward Cffhtey, K. O. Whistler, Mr. Rich- J ardaon, from Sumter; , Miss Bland Williams,' Mr. and Mrs. Hey ward; Columbia; and many others who remained over for the presentation of Uie cups won at the horse show on Wednesday. ?|- Methodiiit Church Services. '~:r^r Preaching Sunday at a. in. by the paetor, Rev. H. B. Browne, followed by the communion. Sun day School at 4 p. m.' Dr. F. M. Zemp Superintendent. Union service at 8 p. m.. Preach ing by Rev. J. C. Rowan. F. Metzer, Norway; Geo. C. Dedmont S. C.; R. H. Sowell, Camden; W. B. Kennedy aiftt wife. Miss Lula Wilson. Rtdgeway; Oaston Hopkins, Atlanta; A. M.8tlles, Charleston. L. L. Oraat, Chester; ML.JBk Woody, Uh&Vldtte; H. M.f Melvln, JrT, , Atlanta; B. L. Taulk, Columbia; Oraand Peartine Watts, W. J., and M. A.: Watts, Columbia; J. H.OIoso ley, Bill Josey, Camden; James D. Nelson. Spartanburg; F. J. Henry, Chattanooga; J. B. O'Meora, Atlan ta; E. B. Corn well, 8. C.rM. B. Kverly, Monroe, N. C.; D. H, Belk. McBee; R. C. Shone, Philadelphia; Mrs. J. H. Geddlngs, Columbia: J. opville; C.' t>. Konkle, Padncah, Ky. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS PUT IN PARAGRAPHS HAITENHSGH OK INTWttKHT IN thk static <;vhi?jkki> ihom OUK UXCllANUKS. Florence county will nmku it <l?^ termlued effort to voto the dispen sary out, l'otitlous are circulating asking for an election. The automobile < of J. A. Byrd was struck and demolished by a Coast Lino train at Eastover Friday after noon, ' Mr. Byrd wan only slightly hurt. Sheriff Fant broke up a cock fight near Union on Saturday and (succeeded iu arresting 12 of the 20 persons who were taking part in the proceedings. The Supreme court has set the hearing of the case against Barnard B. Evana for Aprl 14th. It is a proceeding Instituted to disbar biiu from the practice of law. A 2 1-2 year old ohUd of Mr. and Mrs. Pink Dean of Bowman, Or angeburg county, was run over and killed by a freight train between Bowman and Branchville Saturday morning. Dr. Douglas, president of the Presbyterian college at Clinton, an nounces that the college has receiv ed a gift of |15,0Q0 which will be used immediately for building ft pcteuce hall. * . Samuel Qreenewald of Philadel phia bought property on eaBt Main Street, Spartanburg, on Saturday, paying for- it $1,000 a front foot, or $67,000, the width of the lot be ing 57 feet. John Maxwell and Miss Kelly Nichols, of Anderson, were badly hurt Sunday afternoon, when the au tomobile In which they were riding struck a sandbank and turned over In* a, ditch. The car was running 60 myes an hour. W. M, Duncan, principal of th<> school at Stokes Bridge, Dillon county, died in the Florence hos pital on Saturday after an opera tion for appendicitis. He was about 35 years old and leaves a wife and two children. * Mack Sandlfer, white, aged i:j, shot and killed William"' Samuels, colored,, about the same age, at Reevesville, Dorchester county, Sat urday afternoon. They came home from the field quarreling, and .San dlfer Went into the house and 'got a parlor rifle and ?&0fc and : killed Samuels. Dr. W. M. purnett. of Greenville, has brought suit against Fran# Po? and Frank Kneble foip $6,000 dam ages for injuries received in a collision between his auto und that of the defendants. This is the collision out of which grew the suit of Poe and- Kneble against the city for $25,000 for permitting Dr? Bur nett's niito to come on a portion of Main street during the hill-climb- " ing contest. some months ago. HOSPITAL CONTRACT I,KT. Work to Begin by May lstjmd Com ? ; ; pleted by September 1. The contract for the building of the Camden Hospital made possible by the will of the late John jSurdell, and the donation by Mr. Bernard Baruch, of New York, wap let to Richland Construction Co., of Co lumbia, S. ?., last Monday at the of fice of Capt. W, M. Shannon, in this city. F; Work Will commence oa llay XntiT I and the hospital Is to be completed by September 1st of this year, v The amount of the bid for the building was *29,166, wire screens, electric urea at 1800, making a ooet of ,966, and a cost when completed "tt 136,000. The hospital will be opened with - kweniy beds, with space in reserve to ' double . these accommodations In ' any emergency. Other bidders were: Weston $ 'Brooker, Columbia; KJng Lumber Co;;" Charlottesville, Va. ; A. R. Las tenby, Salisbury, N. C.; F. D. McNul ?ty, Columbia; C. N. Lide, Columbia. \~zz: . ^Description of Building. The administration building is co lonial style, .two story building and separated from the two wings whleh ; constitute the wards by a broa^cor ridor extendihK the entire length of the building. In each wing are two' wards., One ward is devored to whites, having a male and a female ward, the mother wing is devoted to colored patients and having a male and a female ward. The operating rooms are in the open spaoe between the two wings and at the eastern end of this space. In tho administration building Is reserved space , for several private room*':f?r pay patients. ^Everything*? connected With the hospital building is modern and up-to-date, and when completed wll be a very handsome and imposing building. On the first floor of 'the adminis* tmtnn building are ? two ? waiting rooms, ene for white, one colored, A dispensary room where free treat ment is given each day by the phy sician in charse# ? physlcian'iir con- i suiting, room and a Reneral reception . 1 Oft Hie second floor Is the matrons room, a parlor and nurses' quigtMir^ and several i>r|ygfe*r rooms fOt p tlents. The building throughout abundantly supplied with thoi equipped bath rooms and which Is found In the ern and up-to-dat* h??pu^.v