XLbc (People '
W-A SCHROCK, PUBLISHER.
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PUBLISHED EVERY TIlUltBDAY.
SHSCRIFTI01, $1.60 PER UIOI.
Camden. 8.. C.? Sept. 21), 11M)4.
CAMDEN.
. A friend has bunded us a con
p e of slieots from some monthly
magazine on which appears an
article on Camden" from some 1
Northern tourist of last * inter.
The contents reflect so 11a grant -
ly unjustly on the place and peo
ple that we feel impelled to en
ter our protest. Since we began
the writing of it we liuvc heard
that a local contemporary men
tioned the matter several months
ago, but a few words from us
along the same lines will not be
amiss.
Taking up this modern An
anais, the first assertion he
makes is that the Mum business
street of Camden is either a
whirling or, as he expresses it a
swirling dust bed or s?.-a of mud.
No more abominable, or ba^e
laced falsehood was ever given
to a reading public to find cred
ence as fact. On the contrary
we do not hesitate to say that in
no Southern city can a more
beautiful street bo round than
? the Main street of the city ol
\Camden. It is |>erfectly drained,
iiH unpleasant evidence of the
heaviest rains having disap
peared within an hour after its
cessation. As to dust, we have
a modern water-wagon in con
stant use when neccssary, which
iact nails lie No* 1 as to the
swirling dust be*1, and No. 2 as
to the seuof mud,
This monumental romancer
then goes on to slur at almost
everything that ull of his broth
er and sister tourists have found
most graceful .and agreeable,
nearly every' class of our ]>eople,
and practically every enterprise
and sport which has euguged
their attention.
As instances of t he correctness
of this criticism of a fool's letter,
we will say that he remarks that
*>ur fire department is highly
decorative but rarely arrives at
a fire in time to save ^anything
but the cellar. As a matter pi
fact, we hold the Southern cliani
piouship for quickncss and ef
ficiency. He tinds the trade
of Camden conducted to a con
siderable extent by the descend
ants of the old aristocracy, who
have tit last discovered thslt work
is not disgraceful, but at. times,
even necessary, lie strikes the
country population fore and aft;
says that the negroes are too
painfully polite, (N. B. ? We
Southern people have always
considerod thin in t mini in/
rather a virtue than a vice. He
hits t|ie Dispensary, winch as
every o?e knows is one of our
)>et institutions, a blow or so un
der the belt, and after several
other heavy blows 011, or along
various lines, which includes our
magnificent, hunting and driving
grounds, he has the assiniuity
to conclude by saying that he
will be glad to go back there
some day.
Now, we arc going to conclude
by saying Jit all truth and earn
estness that wc do not want, nor
will wo liavo ttois class of mon
grel cattlo coming bnclc. Wc
welcome amongst us all good
people from whatever section
iliey may come, but representa
tives from any other class, we
do not welcome, and give them
the advice not to come.
Kespectfully,
W. A. HCHROCIv,
Editor, Owner and I'ub'r
The People.
TILLMAN'* IjKTTKK.
Considerable comment, mostly
of an ftdvcri(i nature lias boon in
dulged in by various newspapers
recently because of certain ex
pressions on tho race question
given utterance to by JSen.t
tor Tillinan in a letter to a Mr.
Bryant, of Lincoln, Nebraska.
We have read the letter with
#ome care, and desire to any t hat
while it is in our judgment sonic -
what loosely put together, and
is in some sections expressed in
somewhat stronger lan^ua^e
than perhaps wo would have
lisod in addressing an outsider,
the Senator told the Nebraskan
nothing but the plain if unvai?
j.Jp.hed truth. Knnnently correct
is he in his idviee to the people
.ofahe North to hands off in this
soroalled usee question that we
have on our hands. We want
none of their advice for we are
able to lianule the question our
selves, and know the conditions'
that exist far better than any
Northern mentor can teach us.
We want to say too, that any
Southern uewspaper that uses
its editorial columns in denying
the eviOeut truths in Senator
Till in mi's letter is not n news*
pa J Kir thut we would put a grain
of faith id, for it does not ring
honest, even on the face of it
No one deplores lawlessness
and crime more that we do,
whether it is practiced by the
colored race against the white,
or by the white race against the
colored, but it should be remem
bered that crime is prevalent
everywhere, and will be we sup
pose uutil time shall be no more.
South Carolina, and the entire!
South is as free from it as any
other section, but there is this
difference. When with us a
critnc has been committed, the
tirst tiling that is done, some
silly editor in the neighborhood
blasous it to the world through
his paper, at the same time ac
companying his report of the
occurrence with a doukeyisli ed
itorial, the matter in which he
docs nc t believe in himself.
In the North and West, there
is uot nearly so much of that
kind of thing, the editors in
those sections knowing the evil
that the recounting of lawless
acts in their communities will
have the effect of giving them a
bud name with no possible good
effect.
We would not have inflicted
tliis editorial on our readers did
we not want to emphacise the
fact that there is one editor in
the State, who, in this instance
at least fully agrees with the sent
iments of Senator Tillman as ex
pressed in his letter to Mr. Bry
ant, and we are not writing this
in a spirit ol toadyism either.
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
Russia has found a new way to
disjiose of her navy. She is
sending a fleet after the Lena.
Miunie Maddern Fiske recent
ly noticed a man cruelly heating
Ijts horse and those who observ
ed her cause his arrest saw Min
die*MiCdtlei',n a ifr6t hen.
A number of politicians regard
the ussuranees that a candidate
will do his best to abolish graft
not as a promise but as a threat.
The Japanese are amazed at
Russia's stupidity in not know
ing when it is surrendering
time.
If Kuropatkin really desires
lo get even with Alexieff he
might resign in his favor.
The youth of the country will
soon be compelled to read about
the Trojan War when ii would
prefer to be getting the latest
news from Port Arthur.
Lieutcuaut Peary thinks of
making one more trip to the
polar regions. When a man
gets the arctic exploration habit
it is very hard to swear off.
The welcome season is not
very far distant when the drink
ing water will have to be thaw
ed instead of boiled.
Russian officials are probably
reflecting that it is better to have
a ship dismantled than sunk.
It is a pleasure to be able to
regard Colorado as pacified' ter
ritory.
There is no balm in the high
price of cotton for orte Mr. Sul
ly
The Chicago prediction that
wheat will bo worth $2.00 a
biishel promises larger holes
than ever through the loaf of
baker's bread.
President Roosevelt confident
ly expects the election to give
special significance to his
Thanksgiving proclamation.
The Japanese fearlessness of
death is not remarkable in a
nation that has so long encour
aged the practice of hara-kiri.
Tom Watson is uot hampered
by the necessity of seeing to the
judicious expenditure of a large
campaign fund.
The police say that the wo
mens fashion of carrying hand
bags is responsible for the many
hold ups. As in the days of
Adam?the woman is to blame.
Examination of
Teachers.
Notice in hereby given that an exam,
inntion for ???ohern will In* held in the
Court hoti?e in Camden, S. <!., oil Fri
day, October 41, loot, beginning lit
V o'cli ck, a. m.
W. 1>. T? ANTII AM,
For County Hoard of Kducation,
September 27, 1001,
Soetety X
I'niqitf iMTitaliom In the ifetpr of a
whtwd paok ofMbWuttftlM
Mrs. R. \T Stffdaan, At borne, at her
?others, brought about riffbteeu
tmiu aid maids toRrthrr on ttetoM y
afternoon to enjoy a social fine m
six-handrd euchre. The dainty little
outiaff of Mr. and Mrs. Ckas Mhannon
Hr., on New street never More home
like I nan on this occasion, the chrery
welcome of the feotUw mluiK every
one it hone ami the wmim of golden
r?Ml and yelfow nasturtians with which
the rooms were decorated casting a
golden glow over all.
The score cards were hearts tied
with black and red ribbons, huge red
letters dedoting the different tables.
After several games were played and
excitement ran high as Ave aspirants
cut for the prize. Miss Charlotte Shan
non was declared the lucky one and re
ceived . a prettily framed j icture In
black and white,while Mrs. Wm. De
Pass was the envy o' all upon recoivi
ing a drum beautifullytMd lied in black
i and red ribbons, one side hand painted
In cards, the other making the origin
al suggestion : "llete is something
you can beat." Krfmlinrnt* werr
serve<I by Miw?* Joe and Jennie Shan
non and each one did her full duty to
destroy the dainties offered.
On Saturday evening an informal
tea party took place at tlie liome of
Mr. and Mra. Wui. Ancrum to wel
come Mim Saidie Ancrum home again
for a short visit and a few pleasant
hours were whiled away witli music,
sons* and laughter.
Those present were: Misses Marga
ret Johnson, Maida Deasani Miss
Murray, and Messrs Edward Boykin,
Newton Boykin, Jervey, of Charleston
and Calhoun Ancrum.
? Several of the ladies who no longer
Iny claim to the title of young matrons
but who do not intend being cut out
of all sociability met at the liom^ of
Mrs. Aucruin last week for the pui
pme of organizing a card club to be
known as the 000 Club (inark you, not
The 400) and that exciting game will
be played at all meetings. The rules
and regulations liave not been formu
lated as vet nor officers elected, but
the main plank in their platfarm is
that their husbands are not to be ig
nored entirely and every other meet
ing will be held at night and all mem
bers the stronger sex interested to
be invited. I
The Acorn Club Held its regular
meeting on Wednesday afternoon with
Miss Bet McDowall at her home on
Ktrkwood IIeights at Ave o'clock. Six
handed euchre was the amusements of
the evevrning, five tables being filled.
After the usual number of games had
been played, delicious refreshments
were served and the prizes, a useful
[ and ornamental leather pocketbook
and a pack of cai ds, were awarded to
the most and least saccessful players.
The guest of honor was Miss Eleanor
Godfrey, of Cheraw, who, we are hap
py to nay will make her home with us
for the winter.
Mr*. Geo. DeSaussure of Jackson
ville, Fla., and children are the guests
of her parents. Major and Mm. Ned
cantey in Kirkwjod.
Mis* Murray, ?f Mtatesborongh who
has been on a visit to Miss Maida Deas
lias returned home.
Mrs. T>. A. Boy kin called a meeting
of the young matrons Club members
for Tuesday afternoon of this week
of this week at her home for the pur
pose of electing new officers and for
mulating a nrograinme for the win
ter's campaign.
Miss fiinma Shannon will leave in
the near future 'or a visit to the Nor
thern cities, spending some time in
New York.
The numerous friends of Mr and Mrs
Samuel Iloykin and family, witl be
sorry to learn that they have returned
to their home at Boykins.
Mr and Mrs David Williams will ar>
rive next moyth and reopen Bloooms
bury.
The U. I>. C. delegates leave the first
of next month for St Louis, and a
.;iost interesting programme has been
arranged for their entertainment.
Mr. Nesbitt, who has been on a visit
here to his sister, Mrs. C. J. Shannon,
Jr., has left for the North to matricu
late at Cornell University]
J. F. Jenkins
THE PLUMBER.
When in nood of any tiling
in my Particular Line. Call
on mo at my place of BusfV
ness 011 PeKalb Street, or
Phone me at Phono No. 138
or 132 Residence Phone.
Trespass Notice.
All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass upon iny lands near Be
t tin tie* Kershaw county, H. C., by liunt
ing, fuelling or iu any manner whatso
ever. Violators of this n;?tice will be
prosecuted and punished to the full ex
tent of the law.
S. N. NEWMAN.
T. J. Arrants,
HARDWARE
and
FURNITURE
IFe Big Store.
Our new Fall Silks and Dress Goods are arriving: dally. Wo have a perfect
allowing of both plain and fancy effect weaves and coloringB. Our Assort
ment comprises all the latest approved fashions.
Fall Trimmings.
Our stock 1R complete. Jets, Sptin^lflH, Silk Appliques
in White* and beautiful Persian effects. bilk and Mohair
braids.
Dress Making Department.
Miss E. Rowen has charge of our?Dress Making Depart
ment. Those desiring new Fall costumes should not delay
placing orders and engaging time. It is hardly necessary
to comment on the ability of our Modiste in charge.
Fall Millinery.
Preparations are being made for our Grand Opening,
notice of which will appear later. New Ideas will be shown
in this department as soon rs shown in New York. It will
be correct both in fashions and in prices.
We have a full stock of the
Famous Centemert Gloves
in all shades and .sizes.
Guaranteed to give satis
faction. Try a pair and be
convinced.
SI-IOKS. NIK>KS.
We are sole ujreuts for H. C. GOODMAN & CO'S. Fa
mous Urainl Shoe. Ever\ pair guaranteed. Also agents
for 8ALZ KOYAL BLUE Shoes, which brand curries the
same guarantee. In the VAL. DUTTENHORFEIl Shoe, we
carry a full line am) complete stock and are again sole
agents for this city and county.
i
Conte around and ask us to
show you one of those
High Art Suits
. Of Strouse & Bros.
and give us a cliauco to prove
our good taste in selecting this
famous make of ready made
garments. We believe in them
ourselves, and after you wear
them, you grow as enthusiastic
about them as we are. Wa give
| you un Iron Clad Insurance Poli
cy with every suit.
House Furnishing Goods.
Our stock is the most complete ever showu in this mar
ket. See us before purchabitig anything in Art Squares,
Rugs, Carets or Muttinjjr.
,3C8 our n8w ?|<le ?f.Sls,son ?}a's. Xf you see Ihem you will buy %m.
HIRSCb PRO*. ? CO.
'?1 1
If you wish to save monoy, buy the Peering Ideal Mower,
The Deering Horse or Hand Dump Hake, The
Woodrutt' Hay Press. All sold
on liberal terms.
Cane Mills and Evaporators. Wood's Uye, I Parley and
Wheat Seed. Bagging, Ties and Cotton Sheets.
HARDWARE A
PES1ALTY.
But a good line of Saddlery, Dry Goods, Sbeos, ite.
GROCERIES.
The wants of the people carefully considered.
Como and soo us. Not too proud to acknowledge we
need your patronage.
A. D. Kennedy.
2BQ Broad St. Camden, S. C.
The Old Reliable.
C. C. VAUGHN'S COTTOH GIHMIG
PLAKT.
Now ready for business.
Ginning ifrl.00
Second hand Bogging
mid Ties
Total
Ginning
New Bugging and Ties
Totul
I need uo trial as my
lire known to #tve the best vf all
GOOD TURNOUTS.
Call on rno at. my old stand
on Corner of Faik and Latuknh
STUEKT5.
C. C. Vaughan.
Cure Cold In Head.
Kfrmotf* Chocolate* Laxative quinine. I
tolnkc and qunk (~:rc col?! iu head an-J aort ,
UtfuoL ]
0. M. Fort,
The Leading
Contractor
and
Builder
In tti* City of Camden, 8. C.
SEE ME FOR
PUIS SPECIFICATION
HKKOKK OIVIKO Ol
CO* TRACT.
Anyono wanting work
done in my line can leave
tlioir linnio and nddress at
the office of The People, and
I will call on tkem.
BRAND NEW STOCK
OF FALL and WINTER GOODS.
Having just returned from the Northern Market.
I take pleasure in announcing that while there
I purchased the largest ami most complete stock
of dry *???)i1s of all descriptions, clothing, hats,
gents and ladids furnishings, and everything that
goes to make up a complete stock in my various
lines.
IVIy Summer stock, is being
rapidly depleted through
the Influence of Bar
gain Sales
When you are 111 need of
Anything
In the lilies mentioned call on
D. WOLFE.
E. S. NETTLES & SOX.
We hereby announce to
the public tlint we have open
ed a Fin4-Cliu*s
MEAT MARKET
In the
Store formerly Occupied by
Mr. ?J. E. Viughin,
where we will l?e glad to
*eive you with anything in
the line of freirii meats.
We carry also a full line
of Staple anil Fancy
groceries;
nnd extend to you a cordial
request to call cn u.?.
Everything Frenla.
Every tli in fir Fine.
LIFE
SIGKRESS
yieeiDERT
AND
Funeral Benefit
INSURANCE
TUB
national fraternal
"Union
J. I. D. WOODRUFF,
Supreme Secretary,
MURRAY, KY. j