The people. (Camden, S.C.) 1904-1911, February 18, 1904, Image 2
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?? naalaf^a to ?iU ttoe it
IwHoi of oar former friend* to
Mr agilu*Hiiral oolumn. This
paper rssche? mote then three
MtaeA subscribers weekly of
ike ftmlif eltii, and it is fiir
to mj that there is on our list
mot ls*s than 25 practical farm
ers who can in good language
fhre the rsartw of the paper a
? shots or loaf article on the man
ner b j which they hare suooeed
Asd la producing oertain crops,
.Wsreby assistiag In a degree
Hmt farmer brother who has
hsen loos fortunate in jthe pro
dactton of that particular crop.
There Is no use to quote to me
-llit biblical expression, "Am I
i hf toother's keeper,*' for in t
ssoss all of us are, so if our
fa i iin friends who can write,
but won't, la order to assist in
their small way the development
Of the general agricultural in
tersste of their county and State,
we can set it down as simple
nsgligenoe or carelessness. Dur
ing the term in which the column
dorotod to this and kindred sub
jects remains unfilled by contrib
ntors we will endeavor to fill In
the blank with dippings from
exchanges and agricultural jour
nals, but it would look so mucn
'hotter, and be so much more ap
propriate for it to be filled by
i local contributors. As we have
stated elsewhere, we want "The
People" to beeome in fact as
well as In name, the paper of the
people, and the only way that
We can make it, so is for the peo
ple to give us all -the assistance
hi their power. A half an hour
at jkmt time devoted to the prep
aration of an article giving a de
scription of how you succeeded
In producing a tremendous yield
of oorn, a fine turnout of oats, or
so many pounds of lint cotton on
a oertain grade of land may
mean much to a brother who
perhaps lives in an entirely dif
ferent section, but who is culti
vating the same kind of land but
had never been able to attain the
same results because of lack of
knowledge of just how to do it.
We certainly hope next week to
give our readers at least one
Oonnty article in this column.
nr A NEW ROLE,
Under the above heading, the
Greenville News gets off a se
vere bit of sarcasm on the jump
tag-Jack qualities of Senator
Tillman In dealing with certain
mettsrs affecting the welfare oi
the State. Now everyone who
has kepi up with State and
Comity politics since *1800 and
?van previous to that knows thst
we was a member of the Reform
faction of the State of which B.
R. Tillman was the acknowledg
ed head. They must also know
that we, as an individual, have
sot hesitated to condemn, with
fone and pen, certain lines of
poUqr that Mr. Tillman attempt
ed to aod did carry out after his
election. We have had person
ally severely acrimonious argj
meats with Mr. Tillman on cer
tain matters in which we thought
Ike Interests of the people would
?after If his peculiar ideas were
allowed to be carried out, so we
een't be aooused of being a hide
bound Till mam te.
But we don't hesitate to say
that when the Greenville News,
or any other paper gets off, as
good logic, such stuff as is con
tained In the elippiug published
m the last page of this issue, it
la, to use e slang phrase, "talk
kg through its hat." We are
preoeed for time this week, or
mould meke our comments long
er, but ae our oolumne already
eoirtain a little too mucii of the
editor, and too little of the peo
I** we will let it go at that for ,
this week at least
If *njthhiw/Ui?t wft
do ki*>w something aboat besides
spinning* aawspatM^ tt is chick
ent, and m soon m we can get a
little bit straight,' we propose to
feed yon each, week on a oolumn
of thaw Any preacher can tall
yon (hat this is a queer way to
tern chicken, but aa not all of
our yeaders are preachers, and a
large number of them haven*!
had a chicken in their, yarda for
years, I think a . little chicken
talk may assist In awakening an
interest in this much-neglected
branch of farm economy. Let
our lady readers of the farming
flaw begin to save up the dimes
and nickels for the purpoee of
purchasing a setting ofeggs of
some thoroughbred fowls this
spring, and it is possible that
next fall we can have a chicken
show here that will astonish the
natives. Other counties do it,
so why shouldn't we? Of course
we can do lt^ . "
Society Notes.
The season when society ant pot
sway 'earthly things and don s sober
garb . has arrived, baft the heats of
strangers within our gates are increas
ing daily, and being for the asost part
on pleaaui e or reoreation bent, oar old
town oannot' but be lively, though
functions given by the town people
will be unknown.
One of the most enjoyable affairs,
"where men reign supreme," took
place last Thursday evening when Mr.
Prank Eldredge gave a "smoker" (oh
mysterious word) in honor of Mr. Neil
Webster, of Birmington, ET. Y., at
present a guest at the Inn. The hon
ored few gave most glowing accounts,
and hope many more of Mr. Sldredgs's
boyhood's friends will wander south
ward, if this is to be the result.
An enthusiastio party, nothing dawn
ted by bog and slosh, took pert in the
paper chase of last Friday afternoon,
L. H. l>ess again chasing reynard to
bis den, while olose in bis wske came
Miss Margaret Eldredge.
Almost one hundred gueeta accepted
the invitation sent out by the two card
clubs of the town for Friday night at
the Olub House, and all report it as
the happiest occasion of the season.
Perhaps the combination of leap year,
Gupid and St. Valentine may be the
cause. Six-banded euohre kept all
merrily busy for the gamee, then re
freshments held their sway.
Alter Mrs. Wbitford waa declared
winner of the ladies prise, Mr. Henry
Savage, victor of the one for the men.
and the oonsolations had fallen to Mr.
Arthur Burnet and Mrs. Pinokney,
the floor was oleired, and an Informal
dance entioed both old and yoong to
linger 'til the "wee ems' boars."
The afternoon reception given by
Mrs. R. M. Kennedy on Saturday from
4 to 0 o'clock, in honor of her sister,
Miss Garoline Hunter, of Alexandria,
Va., was one of those hspny, socisble
sffsirs tbst make one feel literally "at
home," and robe the word reception of
its formidable formality.
Numerous friend* and acquaintances
paid their respects during the after
noon, partaking of dainty refresh
ment, and welcoming Miss Hunter to
tbe social circle.
No more tborougblj enjoyed enter
tainment has taken place this season
tban the Valentine party given by the
little Misies Yates on laat Saturday
night. The youthful partioioante were
all excitement days before, and myste
rious love tokens were fashioned by
the dainty hostesses themselves. Xacb
ons received a valentine as a p'ace
oard at the table, and after the Inner
man bad been satisfied, all reveled in
games ol many kinds; and then tbe
poit office was opened, and each re
ceived at least oue missive from tbe
Saint, and all were happy. Among
those present were the Misses Hallie
and Elizabeth Garrison, Claudia Zemp,
Bessie Earle, Annie and Willie Alex
ander, and Masters Harvey Zemp, Ray
mond Dick, Alston Earle, Henry Bis
sell Kennedy, Will Johnson, James
Blakeney and Rooert Pinokney.
The patrons and friends of the Club
enjoyed the dance on Monday night to
the fullest extent. The oooasion was
the event of its kind for tbe season,
for Camden's young people w#re ever
devoteee of Terpeiohore and "the
light fantaatio," and the mere an
nouncement that the orohestra from
tbe Kirkwood would effloiate on thle
night was sufficient to bring 'out all
tt.e dancing set, and all "went aaerry
as a marriage bell."
Two members of the Kirkwood Or
ohestra ? Mr. Briglio,the violinist, ard
Mr. Jan?ushek, the pianist? will con
tinue to lend their services to Grace
during Lent, and the people of Gam
den heartily enjoy such a rare treat.
The muslo lovers of our elty will be
glad to learn that Mr. Ttoknor has aleo
engaged a band far hla hotel, and tbe
young people hope It will asea^ the
opening of the splendid made ball
lately added to Court Inn.
Sbrove Tuesday waa the gala day of
the week. Mrs. Mandeville delighted
all with tbe attraotiya programme
e?t of an sbU sod Interesting lectors
a Jaaaa?a?iMaeionary tl lV
"rtsbyterlan Lecture Boom, * 'T
Tfcfoolo |IM la tkfl afternoon wa
test MO furious from start to finish.
la the evening Ae guests of ttoMlirb
Ian tradmtf by their kfoIiI bast
aad tortew a Phantom Party, the
<>at like sheeted figures movinf (a
deathly silence. through the winding
corridors and larg? rooms which were
enveloped la darkneas, except fo? the
wenrd glow cast by (ha logs in the
la rgo open Dntch firs piaoe. At aid
Bight all unmasked, and jollity reigned
la place of the mysterious ghoulish
eotemnlty. ?
Capld held sway at the hone of Mrs.
Hsdfs Lenoir on Wednesdsy night,
aad valentines vera again in evidence,
aad Made to chase the gloomy hours
for a largo part? of the younger set,
who declared they had the best time of
their Iitcs.
On Friday, the 19th, a polo game for
the Barstow cup will ho played, and a
special train will be run over the 8. A.
Lit i o'clock in the afternoon, re
turning at 9.80 p. m.
This will be oneof the most interest
Ing games of the season, and a large
<*owd .is expected from Coluiobis. A
dance will also follow at (lie Club
House that night, and all are guaran
teed a jolly time.
Monday, the *21, will be celebrated
aJ the birthday of the Father of
our Country, and, as all the tonka
and public buildings will be closed ? a
petition also to the merchant* to give
holiday, too?the manage rs'of the Polo
Assooistlon hare determined to afford
unceasing entertainment for the peo
ple of Camden by baring a day of field
sports on the Polo grouads. There
will be racea of all kinds and condi
tions, aa well as a tournament and the
catching of. a greased pig. A band
from Sumter will discourse sweet mu
sic for the benefit of the crowd.
Hist Ellie Zemp is organising a class
in Swedish gymnsstics. snd Wfll be
glad to add new names st sny time.
Mr. J. K. Shannon paid a short visit
to his home on Isst Sunday, and seems
wsll pleased with Jefferson, which is
to be bis home in future. His fateily
will move up there in a month, or two.
Mrs. Davis Poroher was^present at
the social functions on Frldfcy, and
will pay Miss Sadie Kennedva visit on
Friday and Saturday. ?
The many friends of Messrs. Jm1 T.
Baker aud Lauivnn Mills were plMned
to greet them in Camden on dtfnay
and Sunday last. v^p^.
Mr. and Mrs. Kerr bsve opened their
home on Hobkirk 11 111 for the rest of
the season.
The usnal meeting of the ooqnty.
Teachers Association met at the High
dohocl Building on Saturday morning.
The lessons sssigned were discussed,
snd an Interesting paper on Roussesu
read by Mr. Nicholson, from Boyklns.
The meetings are not as well attended
ssthey should be, snd we calmly al
low Richland to carry off the palm for
hsvlng the .best Teachers Association
in the itate, notwithstanding the fact
that our earnest and competent county
Superintendent obtained all books free
of cost for the teachers in hopes they
would become enthused.
GRADED SCHOOL COIPOSITIOXS.
ICE.
Ice is water in a frozen state.
It is made by rain turning into
ice when it reacnes the cold air.
Ice is used in many different
ways. In the case of fever, ice
is crocked and put in a bag on
the forehead. Then in hot wea
ther ice is putin different drinks
to cool them.
Before people learnt about
manufacturing ice, when the riv
ers and lakes were frozen hard,
men would cut the ice in blocks
and ship it; but now this way is
not used except in some places.
Much suffering is caused by
ioe also. In large northern cit
ies, where there is snow and ice
nearly all the time, the very
poor people are exposed to the
oold; the ice and cold jmake them
sick and sometimes freeses them
to death.
Camden is very pretty when
covered with ice. When the
moonshines, the trees and plants
sparkle like diamonds.*"
In the polar regions there is
snow and ice on the ground all
the time. The people use $Uighe$
with dogs and reindeer to pull
them across the ice.
The Glacial Period was a time
when all the land down to Cali
fornia in North America and
down to the Alps in Europe were
oovered with ice.
Helen Phelps.
Age 10, Grade 6.
White Knight cigar, ? splendid
?moke, call for tbam at th? Camden
Dreg Company, and take no otbar.
' l6?.
TUfi^ii In M aotUw bal frozen ?t
ter, we sew Urak tf it u Mteh, aad
ohiWri cat It m If 1% wss tone great
delicacy. As the nut falls and read**
the wki air, ll m frouen and clings to
the tree* aad grass and glistens like
diasMmds la tb^ sunshine.
In the summer we are glad sf the toe
to pat In the water and keep It oooler;
and in tbeslek room It Is olten used
to keep down the fetw.
In tbe wmtrr wo are delighted to
see the snow and toe, because that
means skating and sleighing, which is
lots of fun. Although the tcs looks so
beautiful, tt causes a great deal of
damage aad suffering. It as a great
pity we do not think more of the poor
people who are suffering from the
cold.
: Sometimes toe on a mountain slides
down the side, hanging trees and
earth with it to destroy some poor
man's property, or perhaps to kill
some one.
1 think there Is nothing more beau
tiful than the earth oovered with snow
and icioles clinging to the trees, which
are bent to the grounJ with their
weight. It seems as If nature waa tr ying
to cover up every ugly thing and have
only beautiful things, at least for a
short time- It may be very cold out
side, but you do not think of that you
are so taken up with seeing how beau
tiful nature has made heraelf. In the
tropical countries the people never see
such a thing aa anow and Ice, and,
when they come north they exclaim at
the beauty.
But the northern people have seen
so much of it, they get tired and wish
the snow snd ice would hurry up and
melt. Loree Arthur.
Age, high school, Snd year.
ICS.
Ice is nothing but frouen wrter. ft
is formed by Intentfe cold, or by some
machine, which is used in tbe summer
time.
Ice Is, of oourse, very usefhl. It is
used in msny cases of fever and pneu
monia. It is also used in summer in
beef markets, eto., to keep the meats
fresh. Ice is generally used by most
people in water m the summer.
Who can wlaii for a more beautiful
acene than when everything la covered
with ice and the ground with snow.
Even the little dead tufts of grass are
oovered. The trees are bending to the
ground because they are heavy-laden
with ice, and ioioles are hanging from
every roof snd fenoe.
Large blocks of ice are floated down
tbe ocean* from the aretio regions.
Although the scenery wheg every
thing is covered with ioe is very beau
tiful, think now manj of the world's
inhabitants are suffering for want ot
olothingand something to eat.
Another instance, take tbe birds and
other animals which are frozen by the
cold biting winds of tbe north, be
cause thej have no plaoe of shelter.
v Lizzie Trantbam.
Age, 14; high school, 1st year.
ICS
When water Is exposed to wy cold
weather, It freezes and becomes foe.
Ice if very useful. It bas great ex
pansive force. It Is lighter than wa
ter, therefore, In the winter, when
the water freeses on the rivers and the
ponds, the ice floats, and so it protects
the flsh from the cold.
In the summer a great deal of ice in
used tor cooling water and making ice
drinks and ice cream.
In the winter, when It rains and
freezes, and covers everything with
ice, it makes a beautiful picture. I
think it would be hard to find anything
prettier.
But there is a great deal of suffering
caused {by ice to tbe poor miserable
people that ?have no abetter and but
little oiotbes. There Is nothing pretty
about ice for them.
Jennie R. McCIain.
Age, 16; high school, 1st year.
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