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BIG SHOW WILL BE HELD. European War Will Not Stop Panama Exposition. Mufnr ?' II of Camden, oil Frtdu.v Iti hi received t In* following l?*t tcr f. Colli lli?* South < *(i roll nit I'lx | n >sl lion ( >111 in 1 1 (IK1, ill ( ?oluuiblu : "in ivwjMHiHi' I o I ?'l???rn plilc inquiry <?ii Auk. iHtli. wo r<*<-el ved t li?? follow tug night loiter from Mr. CIuih. C, Moon1, preHldcnt of the I'aiotma I'll clflc I nlcinat tonal WxjiOHlt Ion : "Hun FraucUico, < Aug, 111, 11)11. ? Answering y??ur telegram, the Kxi>o sit ton Ih III dally receipt of many tele uiuiiis from friends of I In* Kxpowltlbn, expressing <nu<ll<l, carefully weighed opIlllollH <?f the U<lvlHUl)lllty of |W?Ht pououKMLt. The majority <>f our frftod* lake the op| smite view. It In pointed out, first, that the iiHtiii I and enormous tide of Kuropcuu travel from America N would, iu 11)15, under Wiir conditions* Im* ulniorit certainly turned to Califor nia, unci lo t lift Advantage of the Fx j?>sltlou. Second. tlx* markets of' the Orient ??i4 South America, which llftVi iioeu (vidtloilljr monopolised i>y Fng llnli miwI (lofiuun manufacturers, are now wide ofWHii for American ?iuann> fucturers, and, accessible lo Fx|s)?dtloii exhibit*. Third, tile l**t expert opin ion we are ahl<> to get a! present seems I o support the theory thai the Buffer ings of Kuro|s\ In commerce and fi nance, will react largely to the advan tage of IIiIh country, and that the etr<K't <m the Fxjsmltlon attendance, if any, b< likely to |m? favorable. "Only five of the thirty-seven foreign .nations tliut ii re preparing exhibits here are concerned lu thin War, au<l we hiivp reason to bellev9 ihut at leant two of these Ave, possibly ull, will proceed with their original plans. Kveu if uii ii vt* Hhouiii withdraw, there would si III remain thirty two among Ihein the countries t lint, have planned the most elaborate' Hhowlng, "We count on your earnest uiul loyal ?'o-o|>crut)oii and support in this de cision. and tiollevO (lie future consid eration on your part will <'onvlnre you . of th<i propriety of our conclusions. (Signed) Churles ('. Moore, prefddent <>f 10 x J N?ni t lpl>.' "II is, therefore, u settled fact that the lOxposltlon will be held, and held <?n time. "The II rut shock of the War lui? sub sided, ami although trade conditions uro not yet what we would hnve IIumii. we think our ix*opU? now reulize Ihut t h?? ultimate effect of the War will he beneficial lu thlH country. In view of tills, we think it host to launch our cumpulgii for representation at the Fx I iositlou ut once, iik our time is already so limited. "Wo have a representative of the Hon Hay Film Company here now, taking moving pictures of the principal busi ness houses, si reels, Industries, and Ob jects of interest iu different sections of the State. Wo hojie to realize $15,000 <?r $20, (KM) In this way. "We are coiintliiK on your hearty co tiperation ? es|HH'ially in urging your newspa|>er editors to give us ahumlant publicity. We have written every ed itor In the Stj<t<> today, ami hope they will all <?< une <uit sirong for the <'iius<?. "We have just received a . second shipment of medals, uiuking 10.6(H), and will seiul some of them to every liituk In the State tomorrow or next day, with u handsome celluloid hanger, re minding the public that the- medals <?1111 b<* Neeur<?d at tlic hanks. 1 trust ) you will look out for /these hangers, *ud If they are not placed in your tOWli hanks, please inquire whether the president received one. There's nothing like a reminder that the en tliv public Is awake to Phis situation, us every spark of enthusiasm kindles a fire some where els??." A White Farm. During ii vacation s|H?nt in the North. w<? were driven through, a most prosperous country, lined with beauti ful farm homes. Among others we passed a white farm. The house was white, the barns were white, the feint's were white. Milk-white cows were grazing In the fields a u*l snow:white -i chickens were running upon the lawn. A huge white dog lay upon the crass and a white horse, with ii \\liit<* harness ami white varrlage. 'was hitched, to :i white |?ost J?y a white strap. The white graveled drive was bordered with white rocks. A white fountain threw up a white spray, while white <iucks floated upon the water beneath. .lust as we <lrov<* by.- a lady dressed iu pure white, with white step |K'd out of 1 1 1?? door and seat<'<l herself in a white haiuiu<N'k. The whole efTeef was most striking, si 1 1< 1 was an excellent, example of ad vertisement without e\|iense. The cost would hnve been. the same if no atten tion had lu'en paid to one color. There was no need of giving a name to that farm, ll is knuwn as the White Farm for miles aroumj. and is one of the show jiliwes of th<- dlstrh t. Th?> sufine Idea, of course, could be mrrled out with <itlier .shades. < ; . HrowiveU. 5n thlS Progressive Farmer. Case Dismissed. Stewart Harrett. the white man held iu jail la^t \\?s'k on the charge <>f at tempted rajH*, was given a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Flncher last Thursday and the <-harg<,s dismissal. The <b>fendant was represent e<l by at torney K. 1 ?. Hlakeuey, of Kershaw, nnd from the girl's own stateinent. who was of ?|\iesti<iualike character, it seems ^IhaJ Hnrrett was th<? victim of a frame 'VI i This Year's Cotton Crop. Yester<la> afternoon the Southern Cotton Oil Cos gin? ha<l izIuuimI tu hales of this year's <r<ip of cotton. T.awyer Stewart, of West Wateree brought the first bale. About 2"> bales of this cotton has Ixhmi stored in the warehouses of Camden ? there being no buyers ou the market so far. EXHIBITS AT FAIRS To Be Mad* by Southern Rail way and Affiliated Lines. Washington, Auk 1 At three big expositions and Hllrty?i*lx district and comity fit I i*H throughout the North iiml West, exhibits of Southern farm pro ducts showing til#' 1 1 1 1 ? ? agricultural op poi;t unities in f li?? territory along their lilies will In- niHflt* t Ills full by Southern Hallway Company nml n ftl I in t tt?l lines (Including tin* ( 'Inclnnat 1. Now Orleans and Tt'Xiis I'aeltie Hallway. A lit l?n lint ( ? roil i Si >ii 1 1 1< * i*i i Kaliroad, Mobile & < >)i f?? Kaliroad, (leorgla Southern A Florida Hallway ami Virginia & South western JlallvMiy,) Tliesp ?* >?irl l*i t m arc being made entirely at t li?* expense of Southern Hallway ami affiliated Hues. It In estimated that the attendance at ? t tin* various fair* ami expositions will aggregate three in 1 1 1 1* *n and t h?? entire South will thus !><? given wide advertising which Is ex|M*'ted to result in the attraction of doslrahio not t lorn. There will l><* four circuits of cxhlh Its taking III county ami ilist rift fairs In Vowa. Minnesota, Wisconsin, 1 1 1 1 iioIk, Indiana, Michigan, Now York, IVnnsyl vaiiia ami Connecticut, while s|s?clul displays on a more elaborate scale will lie made at the grout Canadian Station ill Imposition at Toronto, Canada, ami at other expositions. Since tiie begin ning of tiie 11)1 1 crop Sell HOll, adepts of the land and Industrial department of Southern Hallway Company have heeii at work gathering representative collections of agricultural products, in cluding grains, grasses, vegetables and fruit from every state served by the system. Largo photograph* showing farm and other views in the Sotlth also will be used. The exhibits will be In charge of agents thoroughly fa mlllar with conditions in the South who will be on hand constantly to give Information desired about any lo cality. S|M?elal leaflets and booklets hnvo boon prepared and several linn died thousand will In* placed in tiie hands of visitors. ? In addition to the exhibits to be made at Northern fairs and exposi tions. Southern Hallway and attlllated lines will make educational exhibits at a large number of Southern fairs, de tailed announcement of which will l?e miple later. (iets Promotion. Mr. .1. C. Singleton, who for the pa>4t several months, litis been manager of the Southern Hell Telephone Co., at this place, left Monday for Columbia, where he will he cashier of the com pany there. While here he has made a host of friends who regret hi* leaving. Mrs. Singleton and baby and Miss Way will Join him In n few days in Colum hia.. The Camden otttce will be In charge of Mi*. .1. A. Hough. Write For Premium Lists. The Premium Lists of the Kershaw County Fair are now oh the press and will be ready for distribution about the middle of next week. Write, phone or cull on the Seeft'tary for a copy. Kctnember this will be the largest and best fair ever undertaken by the as sociation with more classes and prizes than ever I h* fore. Kvervlmdv make tip an exhibit. It liiay be worth while to you. The Fair Association offers a program In premiums and amuse ments. Keturns From The North. Mr. Henry Klchel. of the Wolfe-Klch el Co.. returned this week from the Northern markets, where he purchased n large stock of clothing and dry goods for Ids linn. The new g?x>ds will begin tirrivlug shortJy. Auto Wrecked. In an automobile wreck Tuesday morning the Ford car of Mr. I.. S. Jackson was damaged to the extent of $ir?u. and three occupants slightly bruised. The accident occurred near Jacobs, when the swiftly running car struck a sand bed in u curve and turn ed over. The car was driven by John Hlnson. but none of the occupants re ceived serious injuries. The wrecked car was hauled back to Camden for re pairs. Meeting Chamber of Commerce. The regular monthly meeting of the Camden Chamber of Commerce will Ik> held at Ke<*order's Court Itoom. Wed nesday. 5.1 p. m.. Sept. 'Jnd. < '. P, 1 Ml Hose. Sccty. Fire in The Country. The dwelling house of Mr. I.. J Watts. located three miles north of! Camden. was completely destroys! I?\ j tire "H Tuesday. August 1Mb. The j residence contained live rooms and to- ! get her with its contents was valued at about M.ioo. with only a partial insur ance. Mrs Wiitt* was alone at the liodse at tbc time and sa\s the tie orig inated from tin- stove flue. Mr. Watts requests us to thank bis friends and neighbors who so quickly responded iiu< I helped to save his household goods. In Fart, Quite Often. Sometimes It Is easier to get anom inati--;t by staying in the middle of the road than by crossing the street. FINLEY RE ELECTED. Fifth District Congressman Wins by 1,000 Votes. The riuv In the liftli disf rlet between ('OllMfWH'IlHII Flnjey Mini \\\ !?' S|?n? n -<in w it > much ? Hum man* ux I mm 't ??< I , though Mr, Flnley v\*on by 11 majority of around I.ihhi. Ail the boxiw I in ? I not been I It'll r< I from t IiIh morn ifijt, I ?nt ll l? 1011<<<I11I 1 1 111 1 Mr. Flnley will have 11 ko?hI It'inl over Mr. Htoven son. I >lK?'iiK*liitf 1 In* mutter with m 1 1 4*1*11 lit iiiiii; \W<liu*H<lliy UOniiM Mr. .Sti*\<n KOII h! 11 !<?<! t lint HX Ills o|?|m xii'tit evldcnt ly 1 1 j ? < 1 11 majority In* could only say tluit lu> had run him a doner ra<*e than any previous candidate and that ho would get In the riiiR again. It Ih generally admitted now that hut for tin* If lease vote thrown t<? Mr. Flu ley, he would have hardly t>eaten Mr. Stevenson a s the Itlease faction voted almost solidly against Stevenson. In York Mr. Flnley had a majority of 1.1HJ7 votes, getting about tturee to one. The strength of Mr Stevenson was Homewhat a surprise to the people i>f Hock Hill generally, At an early hour thin mornliiK it whh estimated that Mr. Flnley would receive lietween eight and nine thous and vote*. Mr, Stevenson's vote was estimated at between seven and eight thouHiiud, ? Wednesday's Hook Hill Herald, Killed by Live Wire. 4tOPfc mil. Aug. 22. ? J. M. Mat thews, aged about 00. was electrocut ed in Ills grist mill, near Kl>ene?er, to day nhouf noon! Not coming to din ner. one of his family went to the mill and found 'him dead with both feet burned off and one hand hurnihg. Evi dently he caught 11 wire overhead and reached forward to turn, off the switch with the other hand, and that hand sllpplm;? Ltnight ? another "WTFii Tie leaves two sons and several brothers and sisters in tlilf* state and Arkan sas. T. V. VAl7<iHAN INSANE. Case is Now in Hand* of the United States Supreme Court. ? 1 . I. ? I Information comes from Columbia t lint T. IJ. Vaughan. former superin tendent of the (Hhl Fellows Home, who was sentenced to die by electrocution for iiii unshakable crime, is now in the hospital ward of the slate i>eniten tiajry and thrtt lie is either insane or is feigning to he unsound of mind. Vaughan was convicted In the criminal court here nearly two years ago. The case attracted nation wide attention at the time, being probably the most, re volting this state bus ever known. Since Vaughan's Vncarceratlon in the iMMiltentlarv his case has dropped completelycompletel'y from the view of the public. Many inquiries have lieen made to this olllce of late as to the status of the case, and for this reason it is announced that the case is now in tin1 hands, of the United States su preme court, where It was taken after the state supreme court had sustain ed the decision of the lower court. The case was hard fought from the outset, although the verdict rendered did not occasion any surprise. Yuughun's phy sical condition Is said to l>e serious. He will be electrocuted, though, un less the supreme court grants him a new hearing.? Greenville News. Pisgah News Notes. IMsgah. Aug. 24. ? A line rain fell here Saturday evening. - Fodder pulling Is over and cotton picking has commenced. The Ileitis are getting whlt^T A protracted meeting is going on at Swift Creek church this week. Miss l'earl liattlehl. of Sheppard. is visiting relatives and friends here. * Mr. T. M. Rogers went to St. Mat thews Saturday to see his brother. Mrs, .1. \V. Kenney returned home last week, after visiting her sister in Saluda. Misses Sadie mid Madge Jtogers and Mr. Hroudus L>ul*re spent Sunday in Stfctebnrg. Mi ss Madge Rogers will -s(?eml this I week with her sister. Mrs. S turkey in Statehurg. Mr. J. K. DuPre went to Camden Sat urday. He says he Is going to the mountains In a few days. While Mindn Fletcher, colored, was returning home yesterday from church, some one waylaid her on the road and heat ami cut her badly. She liked to l^w bled to death, but she won't tell who cut her. Words and I>eeds. An eminent Methodist bishop whs advocating a more lll>eral loosing of the purse-strings and during a sermon one day told his congregation that at one time he sent an article to a pa per in which he said: "We pray too loud Mini work too little." The intelligent com|>osltor did a most satisfactory job and when it ap peared it read : "We bray too loud nmi work tin> little." "I let it go nt that." said the bish op. "The fact Is. I l>elleve the prin ter was right, and I never ventured to correct him." ? National Monthly. Ill Ifehalf of Mr. I* W. WrM. ( 1'ollt leal AdvertUemeilt. ) Kdttor < : A* a friend of Mr. I/. W. \Ve*t and entirely without Ills knovVledue we wish t?? Hay h few Huni.s in i it*i im ) f of his candidate for 1 1 1? ? littl(V nt Auditor of Kerslut w < *? miii fy In the primary election. Mr. West |m ii youiiK man einielnently ipial I lied tO till I Ik* |m>!sU1<?ii, he Is a ??-ii I It'iiui li ()( pleawillff iiiunin'i s a li? I very iummodatliiK. For u number of y#*M la* lias IIIIimI the iiii|M>rtaat |>osltiou of IMMtniHHtor h* Itdthunu aial I wis tfiven universal mitlsfai tloii. In |tollt|<'H la* Iiuh a clean record, bavin# declared IiIh position from the hI ii lap In the fir?t priauiry. If elected lie will routine! *la otllee in h way that will reflect credit aial honor U|m?ii t Ii** K<">d |?eople of Kershaw' county aial la* will very much appreciate the support of the people in the coming election, citl/ens of JJethune. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. All parties Indebted to the eatate of W. A. Olylmru. deceuaed, are hereby notified to make itaymeut to the under signed. and all partle** having clalma against said estate will preaeut them duly attested within the time pre HcrllMHi l?y law. (I. li. < 'LYIIUHN, Hxecutor. Camden, S. Aiir. 'J7, 1U14. No impulse is too apleudld for the simplcHt task ; 110 task 1m too simple for the most nplendld Impulse.-1? Philip It rooks. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE SENATE. Mr. Editor: The many friends of Mr. W. R. Hough take pleasure in annpunclng him as a. candidate to succeed himself as Senator from Kershaw County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary. Many Friends. To the voterw of Kershaw County : At the solicitation of friends In ev ery section of Kersnaw County J have uiitonid the racefortbeSTate Senate, and will abide the result of the Demo cratic penary. If elected X shall di rect my thought and effort to further ing the agricultural, and educational Interest of our County and State and shall endeavor to be of service to ev ery citizen of Kershaw County, x A. Jy BEATTIE. FOR AUDITdR. At the solicitation of a numl?er of uiy friends and Itelng my own desire, I announce myself as a candidate for re election as County Auditor, and so licit the support of the Democratic voters In the primury electioii, jmd if elected will discharge the duties of the office faithfully and efficiently. ? Respectfully, W. F. RUSSELL. Ed. Chronicle : The many friends of Mr.'L. W. West desire to announce him as a candidate for County Auditor for Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party of South Carolina. Mr. \^est is a man of sterling qualities and marked abili ty, and would make an able and effi cient Auditor. MANY FRIENDS. Buffalo Township. At the solicitation of my friends, and la consideration of the large vote I received in the race two years ago, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Township Commissioner for "Buf falo Township, sqbject to the rules and regulations governing the Demo cratic Primary. T, F. HORTON. Editor Chronicle: The many friends of Mr. Amos West desire to place his name before the people of Buffalo Township for re-election to the office of Township Commissioner of this township, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. Mr. West has done his full duty in the capacity of Commissioner and the whole people of the township appreci ate this fact. HIS FRIENDS. FOR MAGISTRATE. DeKalh Township. Editor Chronicle: Please announce the name of Mr. 11. C. Robinson as a candidate for Magistrate for DeKalh Township, subject to jthe rules of the Democratic primary. ' Many Friends. STOPS "SUMMER COMPLAINT" This remedy should l>e In every home ? not only for the little Ones, hut (or the older members of the family as well. In cases of Cholera Morbus, Colic, Diarrhea, or any bowel complaint NYAL'S Blackberry Carminative Is ho certain in its action and re lieves in so short a time that you cannot afford to l>e without It. It relieves all Irritation of the In testines, is slightly astringent, cleanses the bowels before they are checked, and Is thoroughly anti septic. It Is without doubt the best rem edy of its kind we know of and is equally good for children and adults. There are two sizes ? 25 cents and 50 rents the bottle. When we had a chance to get the ? exclusive selling agency for Nyal Family Remedies we Jumped at It. They are known among all drug gists as the highest quality line on the market, and are prepared by a great firm of manufacturing chem ists. famous for tlfty years. - CAMDEN DRUG COMPANY It Will "Bear" the Te?t. F.vury arlh'ln \v?- sHI Is uIh.s Slls. |>UiOU. us- l" U# iiniuiifiu Imv, li.i i,,|. IliiK p&okin^ Tlu? IIIHVM MUgajr and t lie pur?*Ht llavorlnga uii<| ptU?r are for tUa makiiiK of our l.'aiullau, Chocolate*, < 'araiiit'ls aud other < tlmis, that we are enabled to warrant tMr fref^llieaM ami purity. Itul wWlt iiu' qui)iti<M art btgt)? tba prte** art4 uiont moderate. ? .y t Camden Candy Kitchen We Deliver Ice Cream to Xll Part* of the City. Phone 78. Camden, S. C. WANTED ? To Buy Cattle Highest cash price paid for good cattle? fat or poor all must be free fi^m cattle tick Camden Beef Cattle Farms FRED E. PERKINS, Sp.ci.1 ?- I CU,ONl a All MachineryOwners Attention au w barea.* Msg ~ SUPPLY COMPANY, 823 W... OA**** <*"-??. ? ? THE WIFE WHO WONDERS WHY her husbakd never wears the shirts she gave him will learn the reason if she will come here. She will find that our shirts, ties, etc., are far different than the bargain counter kind. She'll see that what she buys here her husband will wear with pleasure. McCaskill Bros. CAMDEN, S. C. Presbyterian College of South Carolina Clinton, S. C. To what college shall we send our son ? Consider some of the advan tages of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina. It is well located. It is growing rapidly. The equipment is excellent. The Aumlty is strong. The regular college courses and degrees are given. It has a new gymna sium and physical director. The religious anct moral atmosphere is the best that can be had. ltd graduates are making good. The expenses are moderate. For catalogue and information, apply to davison Mcdowell douglas, d. d., Ft**. Cliatoo, S. C Whips, Bridles, Surcingles and all other harness accessories are here for*-you to choose from. You* can Judge their real quality by teuch and sight. Do not choose your harness from a picture book. Come here anij know what you are getting, not merely a picture that tells only the looks, not the quality.., BURNS & BARRETT Leap's , Prolific Wheat. ' Most Prolific and Boot of Milling Wheat*. A report on this wheat from t>ela. ware shows a yield of 8,430 bushels on 74 acres, and 881 bushels on 17 acres. In Maryland it leads in popularity; has proven its superiority in all parts ?f Virginia; is the most popular vari ety in North Carolina: heads the list in South Carolina for profitable yields; in Georgia ranks far above all others; Tennessee growers discarding other wheats for this; at the head of beardless wheats in Kentucky, and equally well suited to We?t Virginia, u ? Therefore we are Justified In recommending Leap's Prolific : Wheat for all sections. We suggest early orders. Present price, $1.50 per bushel, bags included and f.o.b. Richmond. . We are the original distributors of Leap'a Prolific Wheat. Write for DESCRIPTIVE FALL CATALOG. T . W. WOOD Ct SONS. Seedsmen, - Richmond, V?. Seasonable Farm Implements and Farm Machinery. TMt IMPLEMENT COMPANY'S special bulletin, just Issued, tells all about the advantages and profitable uses of Cider and Sorghum Mills, ^ Grain and Seed Drills* Special Drill Tor seeding Crimson Clover in Corn. . Disk Cultivators. Whirlwind Silo Fillers, v Gasoline and Steam Engines, American Field Fencing, American Steel Fence Posts# The modem development In fencing. The Best of FARM WAGONS, Baggies and Runabonts, Robber and Galvanized Roofing, We will take pleasure la mailing this Special BulUtln upon request, and quoting prices on any Farm Sup* pi tea required. Write us. THE IMPLEMENT CO.. 1302 E. Main St, - Richmond* Va. Pay Your Subscription