Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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f The Fanners' Convention. Fuller Account of the Pn ceedings of the State Fai mere' Union Meeting lai Week?The Resolutior Adopted. A full report of the first davi proceedings ot the Farmer! Union meeting in Columbi last week wou niihlmUnJ - ?? - ?. ? " i*o puuiioiirU 1 Saturday's News as well as brief summary ofthe subsequeu proceedings. The following ar the resolutions passed and ;th speech of President Barrett, c the National Union, taken Iror Fridu 's Columbia State : Among the resolutions adop ed were the following : ' Whereas foreign munigrati i is being ndyocut'd tor the Sou !i and whereas, our Uni ed Mate imnrgia'ion commis-iou is mv.'tigati. g the attitu )-? ot t. < Smith ..ml .L ?uu ^aiuvuitHl,V me at titude ol the agricultural classes "Therefore be it resolved, Thai the Farmers' Educational anc Cooperative Union of South Car olina make known its oppositior to the inducement, distributor and division of the present alien influx from southern Europe anc eastern Asia and urge our State and national officials, especially congressmen and senators, t< prevent the Southland beint made a dumping ground tor foreign immigration ami be it further resolved that the local presi dents and lecturers emphasize this question, that copies of thif resolution be sent to the immi gration commission at Washing, ton, D. C., to our congressmen and to the press." Anotner resolution along the same line in as follows : "Resolved, by the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America in and by, the State union of South Carolina now in session do hereby memorialize and demand that our next session of general assembly that they abolish the State immigration bureau and request that every candidate lor the same declare upon the stump in the present campaign." On the subject ol a State fertilizer factory which has been frequently discussed heretofore the following was adopted: "Whereas, the farmers of South Carolina have paid this year $2,022,500 more tor fertilizers than they did five years ago, therefore be it. "Kesolved, That we request every union man present or absent to question the candidates lor the house and senate to try to pledge them to a bill providing lor the sale ol the State farm and the establishment ot a guano plant in this State to lurnish guano to the farmers at a 10 per cent, net profit to the State; said factory to be operated by the convicts of the penitentiary." In regard to cotton compresses tlie following was adopted: "Resolved, That it is the sensa of this Union that our cotton ought to be compressed at the gins, and cotton bagging be used on compressed bales, and that we ask the nutiminl 111.1/1. ..mw.x#?imi u hi v/ 11 iv; i ar\n thin matter up and press it to speedy conclusion." THK 1,1 KN LAW. And the lollowing on the lien law: "Whereas, at, our last State Farmers' union we memoralized our legislature to repeal what is known as the agricultural lien law ar.d whereas, our demands wero ignored and the obnoxious _t:ii measure mm remains on our statutes, now bo it resolved by this convention in session, that we demand ot all legislative candidates" an expression on tbis measure and the crop mortgage law; and again THE LAf demand the repeal of both the ] lien law and the crop mortgage." I RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS. >. "Resolved by the State Far- ' mere' union of South Carolina, J That the thanks be and they are ' hereby tendered to the Federa- ! id T- j ' ~ .? vva yji i r<*ue?, me Uarjjeuters' 1 union and tho city of Columbia * for courtesies and hospitalities * 8 shown members of the conven- 1 i' tion during their stay in their 1 a city, for excursion rides in and 1 n around the same, and refresh ' a meats served all for the invigor* 1 ating and making glad the hearts * 1 of tho tarmors who were priyil- " e eged to visit this, our capital ci'v e of South Carolina. 9 ,t Resolved further, That the 11 n thanks of the convention be ex- 1 terr'e 1 The S'ate and The Daily c Rt c -d for courtesies shown." 1 1'RKSIDERT BARRETT. Last night there was a meet . ing at the State house at which * ' time 1J >n Coas. T. Barrett ot Georgia, pre*i lent of the Nation ^ il Fn mere' union, made an ad- ^ a r | 1 dreBb. Thio meeting was at tend ed largely by members of other ^ * organizations, but there were 110 ^ j outsiders permitted. As soon as President Barrett espied the newspaper reporters he made ^ them depart. President Barrett rr is a plain man and determined. J1 I lie was determined that he should 1 be heard and whenever a mem- ,, ) I ber was inattentive he got a quick call down. ) m ? o " ' un. umrwu, aner being Intro- " ' duced by President B. Harris, a' spoke on the subject, "The Farm P ers' Union." lhe tarmers, lie 01 said, had succeeded lar better than had been expected and al w | * a . f though cotton has not reached 15 cents, yet when the bottom tell * out ot all other things, cotton re- *' mained at a good price. The credit and mortgage sys tem, which has been a burden " to the people, has been improved. The tarmers are not buying so * much on credit as formerly. sl Now the tarmers are in better condition than ever before. They er have better homes and surroundings. In fact the farmers are Cfi Drnanprmia i r?. The Farmers' union is growing ? rapidly. There are more mem- 1'' bers joining and there is a larger kr paid up membership. The union u.r lias the experience of the mis- t,( takes of lormer organizations f''( It has been claimed that the Alliance was killed by politics. May be ho. lie does not know but that the Alliance went the way it was intended to go. It did a great deal of good while it Wi did l>ve. uYVill the union keep out of !i politics?" No, we would be tools w' if we did." The union will not ('e talk partizan politics, but it will 'i;| let the candidate know what is wanted and that's all. The con- ^ stitution will not permit the nn talking of partizan politics, or ln boosting a candidate. The union takes no part in such. There is at the legislature in Georgia a man who hangs around ue and when a man votes he records it, and when he is indisposed and does not vote, that is recorded too. "Hut jou need not bother your head about the for Farmers' ilnion going into poli- ly i tics. It will never go," he said. The Farmers' union is the oon greatest educational factor in the llt' land today. Agiicultural schools, technical schools and the like ( are going up on every hand. In Georgia so much has been ap? da Heat prostrates the nerves. In the sum- mor one needs a tonic to off-set the cus- ^ tnuiary hot weather Nerve and Strength tie deurossion Vnn unll ??*? '! *" ..... .v?i uDiwr wnuiu in qq bourn after beginning to take aucb a remedy as I)r. Hhoop's Restorative. Its prompt 1Q' action in restoring the weakened nerves is t}, surprising. Of course, yon won't get entirely strong in a few days, but each day you .*Ait actually feel (he improvement. ily rhat tired, lifeless, spiritless feeling will ( quickly depart when UHing the Restorative 1 Dr. Hhoop's Restorative will sharpen a thi failing appetite; it aids digestion; it will strengthen the weakened Kidneys and lieart by simply rebuilding the worn-out De nerves that these organs depend upon, cut Test it a few dnys and be convinced. Hold ? *| by Funderburk i'armacy. w | am HQ ASTER NEWS, JULY propriated that they can't ge the money to run them with. He was glad to see the neigh borly teeling existing betweer ,he laboring men and farmers ii South Carolina, lie can ffl( rothiug but good to come froir t. He uever saw anything like tin olfnn*!"" *' u<?cuu<Mi suuwii cue larmerc >y the labor organizations ir. Mabama a lew weeks ago, auc hat the laboring men in JoluiU' >ia would have clone a9 well il hey had been able. l! the farmers' union could lave been deslroved by fussing n the inside it would have failed, or South Carolina has had her h?re, but that is all in I he pa.-t low. President Barrett said hat he had been to four annual ouventions in Smith -WVVAV* V/CUVMHia 111 he last twelve month?. Some people have criticised he union, but they were not to lame. They did not understand, it the start it is impossible to et the cooperation and help of 11. "We will get. more in the Jture than we did in the past or re will do it ourselves." Last week the State of Washlgton was organized into the armors' union. Now from Virinia to Washington, for 3,000 .11 il ii'os mere is not a cloud. He ever saw such harmony in his te before. President Harris presented to resident Barrett a cane in token F the esteem in which he is held rid to show something of the ppreciation for his ellorts to ut the union in South Carolina ii a working basis. President Bar-ett said that he as afraid thr.t the farmer* ould think him stuck up if lie ent over the country with it Some things are given for the ?oks of it, but this cane was ven from the heart and not for oks. I appreciate this morethan can tell and hope 1 will live )0 years and as 1 lean on this ick and look in t.be f?or?u r>? legato at the State union of iorsria next week. Just Exactly Right 'I have nsed Dr. King's New Life Pills several years, and find them just exaotrighi,'* says Mr. A. A. Felton, of Harrisle, N. Y. New lite Pills relieve withthe least discomfort. Best remedy for istipation, biliousness and Malaria 25c. I. F. Mackey Co, Funderburk Phar. w ^hild Killed by Lightning. Spartanburg special in Thurs* y'? Columbia State: The 8 ar-old daughter ot VV. C. Turr, a farmer residing in the unty, near Arkwright, was Hantly killed bv lightning late is afternoon. The bolt etun<1 several members ot the fam' and set fire to the house r. Turner's efforts extinguished e flames. Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is good for hums, bruises aud scratches. It is tecially good for piles. Iieconi in ended il sold b.v all druggist*. w-s ),000,000 members of the Farms' union." After the presentation of the ine the union went into secret ssion with the members of the her unions present. This is e first case President Barrett lows ot where the Farmers' lion and the labor organiza>ns ever mot together behind rised doors. Rev. B. 11. Turnipseed pre ute<l to the president ot I lie irmers' union on behalf ot the irp Miters' union, a union made vel. His presentation speech is a jewel ot oratory. rresiuent Harris responded in lew well chosen words, alter deli Mr. W. J. Smith, prodnt ol the State Federation o ibor and member ot tbe M?niists' union, was introduced, e spoke on the ties that are iw existing between the laborg men and the farmers. Mr. S. F. l'arrott, editor of e union's organ, will represent e State union as a fraternal 29. I9Q8 ( ? Consumption is less deadlj 1 o Certain relief and usually \ y will result from the following ' a Hope, rest, fresh air, anc i 9 ?in?/r'^? 2 all DRUGGISTS: 50c. Ah EpQ^DDQOft^^WiKH^MSfinSM .# ** VULCANITE f Ih fire-retarding, (taking the same insuram the most powerful acids will not attack it of freezing weather will not crack it or rnal It is cheap enough for the most ordine and durable enough for the finest permancr Every roll*is guaranteed under there) years as the best Roofing in the world. Don't begin any building or repair wor read carefully our booklet, "The Right RvoJ W. M. MOORE, Lane P (Say/e jLain The place to get your bile, Wagon or Furniture i cti.U D.-Ut ixuuuur-uring a spec sonable. Shop back of Ben > s,.8, w. B. CLEN 4/%GOOD N ======== FOR : EVERYB I TEN THOUSAND Worth of Merchancli: Cost. We mention i JUDGE FOR YO 15.00, 18.00 and 20.00 Men's Sui 10.00, and 12.50 Suits at 7.50. BIG LINE TO SELEC 10 dozen Men's 2.00 Pants only shoes, Button and Small sizes Pat Leather Oxfords 75 cents. 10 dozen Ladies' Linen Skirts 1 5000 yards Embroidery and 10, 12 1-2 and 15c. Your picki Wear Guaranteed Silk, yard wi( Androscoggin Bleach, 12 yards Nice line Sample Shirts, Suspen< at less than Manufacturer's cost 3000 yards good Sea Island at.. And a Hundred other thi save money by buying fr Yours to serve Funderbur DR. DOUGLAS McINTYRE| HA DENTAL SURGEON a Ollioe over Heath-Jones Co.'s Store. offices LAXCANTJKK, 8. C. ' .LJ I \ 3 r than it used to be. y complete recovery o treatment: y A * A I?Scolt'j? ID $1.00. ILlr rOOFING 1 ce rate as metal or slate) I and the fiercest ravaces 1 iry, temporary structures, I utation it has made for GO I k until you write for and I big and the Reasons Why!" I :aster, S. C. I it S/iop Buggy, Automo-epainted in good ialty. Prices reanett's store. IDEN1NG i EWS ODY DOLLARS 5e at Actual i few Items URSELF ts 10.00 and 12.50. 7.50 Suits at 4.98. T FROM 1.48. Ladies' tine 75 cents or men's Good Brogan 98c. worth 1.25, at 88c. Inserting, sold at it 8 1-3 cents yard, le at 82 1-2 cents. for 1 00. lers, Hosiery, Etc., 5 cents yd. ngs. You can om us. .* .* .* .* .* I k Co. RRY MINES TTORNK Y-A T-I.AW in Spring Block, Over Cloud's .store LANCASTER, S. C.