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" Volume XXXIX ? 'THE COUNTY CONVENTION. Like a Member of the Family" BARNWELL S C, MAY 4, 1916 Anti-Blease Forces in Control Mon day.—Delegates Elected. FARMING ON BUSINESS BASIS. Factional lines were strongly drawn ( in the County Convention, which met in the Court House at Barnwell Monday,_ the Anti-Blease forces being in control. The meeting was called to order at 12 o’clock by Dr. R. C. Kirkland, the county chair man. He Was nominated and elected temporary chairman and Mr. J. Hen ry Johnson, of Allendale, temporary secretary. On motion, Dr. Kirkland then appointed the following gentle men on'the Credentials Committee: W. R. Darlington, W; D. Black, S. R. Boylston, J. O. Griffin, V. S. Ow ens, W. I. Johns and J. W. Folk. This committee made up .the roll of the convention and—its report was adop ted. The First Test. The first test of strength came over the election of a permanent presi dent of the convention. Only two candidates were nominated, C. C. Simms, of Barnwell, and W. A. AH of Allendale. The latter was elected by a majority of seven votes, the result being as follows: All 49; Simms, 41; Buckingham, 1. Mr. Buckingham was , not nominated. Mr. Simms then ^^^teoved that Mr. All’s election "be made iMbvnimous, which was done.' * The thanks of the convention was' ^Hhen voted to the retiring president. Dr. Kirkland, for the efficient and painstaking- manner in which he ha* discharged the duties of (lis office. Oa motion., the president was al lowed tp name his secretary, Mr. J. II. Johnson liemg selected to succeed himself. Capt. J. B. Armstrong was unani mously elected treasurer. , Mr. All was then unanimously elec- . ted County Chairman and State Ex- ecutive^ommitteeman. Delegates the State ComentHm. Nominations for delegates to the State Convention was neat in order, the following gentlemen being nomi nated: S. R. Boylston, W. I. Johns, W. F. Googe, J. E. Johnson. J. C. May er. W. D. Black. T. F. Hogr. L. G. Richardson, W. B. Warren. J. J7 Ray, F Chavous. C. A. Best. R. M. Mixson, Miles Load holt, W G. Ruddell, J. F Weekley, J. B. Grubbs. B. F. Owens. D. W. Brown. W. H. Hutto. W. R. Darlington ami C. H. Mathis. The' following were elected: S. R. Boyls- . ton, R. M. Mixson, Miles Loadholt, F. Chavous. W. F. Googe, W. I. Johns. C. A. Best and J. J. Ray. a majority of whom are Anti-Bleasites. Capt. C. H. Mathis, of Blackville, offered a resolution, which was car ried, to endorse the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson Endorsed. Mr. S. R. Boylston moved that the administration of Governor Manning be endorsed, which motion Jlr. C. A. Best moved to table. A vote was tak en but appeared to_be equally divid-. ed and the result was not announced. After further discussion, Capt. W. D. Black moved to table the whole mat- ^ ter, which motion was carried. ■ It was then moved and carried that the delegation tp the State Conven tion be sent Uninstructed on the ques tion of abolishing the county-to-coun- ty campaign. Executive Committee to Meet. Chairman All announced that a meeting of the County Executive Committee will be held in,the Court House at Barnwell on Monday, May 15th, at 10 o’clock, A. M., and re quested the members to be present promptly at that hour. The following is a list of the members! of the Exe cutive Committee: Allendale-rJ. M. Patterson. Baldoc—E. S. McLin. Barnwell—C. C. Simms. „ Bennett Springs—J. J. Cochran. Blackville—S. R. Boylston. Bull Pond—W. Z. Bryan. Double Pond—W. H. Martin. Dunbarton—J. M. Killingsworth. Elko—H. J. Crouch. Fairfax—W. M. Lightsey. Four Mile—F. M. Youngblood. Friendship—H. E. Creech. Hercules—F. L. Still. Hilda—A. P. Collins. Great Cypress—W. H. Moody. Reedy Branch—W. S. Grubbs. Red 0.ak—0. C. Baxley. Rosemary—J. M. Weathersbee. Siloam—J. H. Bates. - , ■ Sycamore No. 1—W. C. Manuel. Sycamore No. 2—J. A. Goodson. Ulmpr—J.-F^ Weekley. ■ Williston—W. D. Black. — Zouave—C. B. Dunbar.' Col. Butler Hagood, of Barnwell, Finds That Policy Pays. ■ Co1 - Butler Hagood, of Barnwell, S. C., while not one of the very largest farmers in fhat section, dpfrates in a very safe mannerfand is. able at the end of the year to intelligently cast up his “profit and loss” account with accuracy. * . v As proof we append a short statement of one crop planted, which may prove of interest both from the view point of practical farming and also from what is so often overlooked, the accounting or bookkeeping end of farming: < Allen Field, No. 1.—Five Acres— Land had been planted in peas the summer of this year. Under ordinary conditions with an application of 500 pounds of an £-3-3 fertilizer per acre, it would produce a bale of cotton. Preparation—Land broken deep with 3-horse disk plow, October 19-20, followed by disk harrow. One ahd one-half bushels of oats, and 200 pounds of 16 per cent acid was applied per acre with drill. Planting Vetch—October 28th, ther- mometei* registered 28 degrees above, zero at sunrise, when planting was begun. Seed were sown by hand, the way drill had run, and a brush dragged by a mule run across ridges left by drill. Twenty pounds of seed, after being inoculated with culture supplied by United States Department of Agriculture, was sown per acre. Expense Account. Preparation amt plantmgT labor ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION. W. H. Duncan Is in the Race for Clerk to the Finish. The People this week publishes the announcement of Mr, W. H. Duncan for re-eleotion as. Clerk of Court for Barnwell County. Mr. Duncan is too well known to the people of this coun ty to need any introduction from The People. He served the county for sev eral years as Auditor, making a most efficient officer. Four years ago .h^ was elected to his present position over a number of candidates and dur ing his incumbency in office he has made a record to which his friends point with pride. He will make his campaign for re-election on his past record and if re-elected will give the people ofBarnwell County the same painstaking service that has marked his every-effort in the past four, years. PERMANENT PASTURES. Bermuda and Bur Clover Most Desir able in South Carolina. of m*'n and animal;! Vetch seed Oat seed 1 Fertilizer . ’ Labor of men and animals lost by weaiher Taxes (half charged to pea crop) Harvesting, labor of men and animals Total coat.............. Yield (estimated) 45 tons at $20 per ton ; -j $14,731 . 8.37 . «.oo I . 4.30 . 4.38 . US 4.32 f42.M . 990.00 Profit $47.00 Remarks. This was the ftnt experiment with this crop at "Sherwood.” and the re sults proved highly satisfactory. The crop was cut when the larger part of oats were in the “dough" stage, and most of the vetch was in full bloom. An increased acreage will be planted when the price of vetch seed will war rant. The hay is regarded as super ior for feeding purposes, to that of pea vines, and the coat of curing and handling ia infinitely leas. The hay after being cut was allowed to lay in the field without raking for one day when it was found sufficiently cured to be stacked, and could have b<gn hauled direct to barn. Hay kept per fectly in stacks.—Western Carolina. Farmer. . Blackville, May 1.—Mr. H. G. Boyls ton, county demonstration agent, ad vises Barnwell County farmers who are raising cattle and hogs, or who expect to raise them, to put in a per manent pasture. In discussing pas tures, Mr. Boylston said: "Bermuda grass and buredver make the most desirable permanent pasture for South jCarolina and Ber muda especially is recommended by Clemson College as a pasture grass to all farmers in this State who are ratamg-eaUle and hog*, or -wW ox poet to raise them. One of the most es sential steps in any. live stock de velopment ia the establishment of a good permanent pasture. “Experience has shown that Ber muda is the best pasture grass for the South. One of its valuable quali ties is that it ran be planted moat any month in the year, the only precaution t\fressary ia that you cover the roots deeply enough if planted in the winter. “In planting Bermuda it ia best to use the roots. Run off your rows about two feet apart and drop, a few roots every couple of feet, covering the rows planted with one furrow. Al low it to grow for one summer with out much grazing then break in the fall soon after froet. The long run ners in this way will be covered and they will take root and will fumiah a new plant the next summer at every joint. In thia way you can obtain a good aod in two years at a very little expenae.” TO REMAIN IN MEXICO. News of Wilson’s Determination Re reived With Gravity in Juarez. “JOSH” ASHLEY DEAD. Prominent Carolina Political Leader Passed Away in Anderaon. Seiglingville Items. To Wad in June. Special to The People. Seiglingville. May 1.—Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson and two sons, Mes srs. Howard and Gary, of Dunbarton, motored down in the former’s car yes terday, Mr. and Mrs. Lee All, and little daughter, Nettie, visited the latter’s | sister, Mrs. H. J. Moody, Sunday. Miss Annie Laura Moody has re- turned home after a visit to relatives in Barnwell. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Owens and sister, Miss Mamie Owens, of Barn-1 well, visited relatives here yesterday, i Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Betterson, oL Allendale, visited relatives here yes terday. Miss Aftnie Bennett is visiting rela tives in Donora this week. Mr. 0. W. Barker attended the union meeting at Mt. Olivet Church Satur day. An unsuccessful attempt was made Saturday night to break into the store of Mr. J. W. Boyles. The farmers of this section are mak ing fine progress hoeing cotton this week as the result of the nice shower of rain Saturday. Andonegui Concert. .» Anderson, April 29.—Joshua Whit- ner Ashley, politics! leader of Ander son County since 1892, snd member of the house of representatives for twenty consecutive years with excep tion of two years when he was defeat ed for state senator, died here today, aged 68 years. Funeral services at Mt. Bethel Church, near Honea Path, Sunday afternoon. Ulmer News. Blackville, April 29.—Mr»and Mrs. J. C. Mstthewn* announce the7«*xrag<" ment of their daughter, Lucile, to Dr. | Charles Arthur Epps of Sum tec the ^ wedding to be solemnized June &. Senor Andonegui, of Augusta, will give a concert in the auditorium-of 1 the Barnwell graded school ‘ on Wednesday evening, the 10th inst., be ginning at 8:30 o’clock. One of the features of the entertainment will be Master "Bobby" Armstrong, the boy soprano, who is said to have a wonder ful voice. Miss Olive Doyle will be the accompanist.. An admission fee of 25 and 50 cents will be charged, the Episcopal Church. The public is cor dially invited to attend. An ad. in Tbe-Pe- p!e PAYS. Special to The People. Ulmer, May 1.—Dr. Kerrison, of Fairfax, was in town Friday on bus iness. Mr.‘Norman Harter is in Varnville this week. Mr. Frank Childress, of Richmond, Va., visited Miss Kathleen Williams last week. Mr. N. W. Weekley, of Fairfax, was in town. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Best visited rela tives in Barnwell Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Williams and littleJSjliss May Williams were in Barn well Monday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goodson were in Barnwell Monday of last week. Mr. Tom McMillan, of Charleston, visited his parents recently. Messrs. George and Perry Dedr^ of Sycamore, were in town Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Tedder, of Sycamore, were in town Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Deer and daughter, Mrs. Pretto Cone, of Sycamore, passed through town Mondajp morning' en route to Barnwell. Mr. W. C. Peters, of Savannah, Ga., was in town Thursday. ' r El Pa*o, Texas, May 1—Information that Secretary Baker had instructed Geh. Scott and Gen. Funston to make it plain to Gen. Obregon that any agreement reached at their confernce here must not be based on any plan for immediate withdrawal of Amer ican troops from Mexico was received- with gravity in Juarez to-night. Gen. Obregon refused to comment,' saying < he would await developments at his next conference, expected to take place tomorrow. Among other Mexican officials gloom was openly expressed. It was pointed out that Gen. Obregon had come to the border confident that he could persuade Gens. Scott and Funston that the American forces should be withdrawn at once. Secretary Baker’s instruc tions were regarded as completely blocking the hopes of the Mexican war minister. Speculation to-night deals with the reply Gen-i Obregon will make to the proposal Gens. Scott and Funston will present at the next conference. In some quarters it was declared that the only course he could take would be to accept the plan of the United States to co-operate in the complete dispersal of the Villista ban dits. It was assigned that the de facto Government cbuld not afford to break with the United States, whose recog nition had given it stability. Any open disagreement must result in intervrn- tion.TFYfii asserfcffl • ' ' • The American plan for ro-operation would not entail any particular hard ship on the de facto Government, it was pointed out, sine* the zone of American occupation could be limited to extreme Northern Mexico, and since withdrawal could be reached at a pe riod not very far distant. There was a disposition to attach significance to the fact that Swretary Baker's instructions referred only to the Washington Government's inten tion not to agree to any “immediate” withdrawal. This did not indicate, it was asserted, any objection to with drawal after a reasonable period. Mexican officials said to-day that they were anxious to have the confer ence expedited, as every additional day of occupation increased the danger of outbreaks south of the border. Little credence was attached to re ports that Gen. Obregon might end the conference unless some agreement soon was reached. Reliable reports were received to day indicating that the American army is preparing for at least a tem porary stay on Mexican soil. These said that the 6th, 61st and 17th infan try regiments, formerly at Casas Grsndes and Colonia Dublan, now are at Namiquipa, Gen. Pershing’s base, amt that the 24th is guardmg-the Hne of communication from Columbus. The 13th and 11th cavalry regi ments and part of the 10th sfcid 7th al so were reported at Namiquipa with the 6th on its way to that point. With this large force and with the customary defence preparations it was indicated that Gen. Pershing was ready for any eventuality. Only a few scattered columns of the expeditionary force are reported south of Namiquipa. The great bulk of Gen. Pershing’s men is now well within 200 miles of the border. - BLACKVILLE SOCIAL NEWS. A Number of Interesting Social Events Enjoyed During Past Week. Blackville, April 29.—The Wednes day Afternoon Book club met with Mrs. C. H. Mathis last Wedriesiday afternoon. An Easter contest was participated in. Mrs. W. H. Doden- hoff was winner of the first prize, the booby falling to Mrs. Charlie Mar tin. Easter scheme was carried out ip the Refreshments. 'Mrs. I. F. Still entertained the Pris cilla club last Friday afterhoon. The paflors were decorated in sweet peas and beautiful pot plants. Strawberry ice cream and cake were served, each plate having a bunch of sweet peas thereon. Just before the guests de- Number 36 ENDORSED THE PRESIDENT. Practically Every S. C County Con vention Phased Resolutions. parted they were asked to hunt the votes while at others the vote waa various parts of the room. On Tuesday evening Miss made by thunderous acclamation. Rosa Only in isolated instances were the »■ Brown entertained about 25 guests resolutions opposed. The question of abolishing the at a dance. The lower 'floor of the , _ ^ beautiful expensive home was thrown county-to-county campaign was agi- open. Rooms were decorated in pro- tated in several county conventions, fusion of sweet peas. Punch and Resolutions were passed for and candies were served during the even- against the Statewide trip of cmndi- ing Mesdames Bowman Still and Clar- vssx; ifucrswiuil. ence Black of Bamberg spent several A few resolutions were passed urging hours with relatives in this city on the State convention to amend the Tuesday. — * ’ f* ~ v u ill pot I Miss Lucile and William Molony, to prevent the injection of personal who attended the concert in'Aiken, are spending some time with their parents here. _ Mrs. J. K. Goode and Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hair spent Wednesday in Au gust*. Misses W illie and Helen Stewart of .Augusta spent jast .Sunday, with lhi:ir to u .,| D,^. aunt, Mrs. Ryan A. Gyles. : — ANTI-COMPACT DECISION' Supreme Court Upholds Conititutioii- ality of Laaey-Odom Bill. Reils—Moody. The home of Mr. and Mrs. .C. W. Moody was the scene of a pretty mar riage on the evening of April 26th, when Miss Matilda Reils became the bride of Mr.'James C. Moody, both of Charleston. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. S. W. Henry. Mrs. Moody is a lady of pleasing personali ty and makes.friends by her admirable traits of character. Mr'.' Moody is well known here, where he has* 'many friends who wish him and his all good fortune. Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. arid Mrs. Moody left for their borne in Charleston. , Columbia, April 28.—News of the decision of the Supreme Court up holding the constitutionality of the anti-compact bill was received in Co lumbia with little comment, as it was the general concensus of opinion that the law would be upheld. Hopes of solving the situation brought about by the insurance companies with drawing from the State through get ting the law declared unconstitution al, have been dashed through the de cision of the highest tribunal of South Carolina and attention is now turned to Governor Manning. The Governor was out of the city to-day and there was nothing forth coming. therefore, of any plans he may have of solving the tangle. It is thought that the Governor may make some move in the near future* along this line, but what they might be no one here knows. In fact, while it is known that the Chief Executive has been studying the situation from every standpoint and devoting a great deal of his time to the situation, he has not .indicated what course, if any, he intends to pursue. Beyond his pub lished statement of a few weeks ago that he would take charge of the sit uation, he has had nothing to give out on the matter. It is thought, however, that with the Supreme Court decision made known the Governor wilt now begin to move in any plans he may have decided on towards solving the insurance tangle, but that will have to await definite announcement from him on his return to the city tomor row. Lyndhurst Items. Lyndhurst, April 27.—The weather has been extremely cool for the past few days. Mrs. Charles J. Colcock and daugh ter, Miss Erroll, of Charleston, are spending some time here in their sum mer cottage. Miss Claire Hay, of Summerville, is gusta on business a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walker, of Bel fast, were in town for a few hours Thursday. . - • Mr. and Mrs. EkB, Ussery, of Es- till,.. were the guests of Mr. J. C. Fowke and family a few days ago. Farming operations tire progressing Bamberg Wins; Fjrst well in this section, but the crops are !it tj e delay ; but it is conjidered^ ’ somewhat in need of rain. .... Announce for the House. . The People publishes in this issue the formal announcement oL the Hon. R. P. Searson, Jr., of Allendale, fob reelection to the House of Representa tives. Mr. Season has made a most crniaaMfc.rtktrd duruu; hoemcmhu-n. cy in office amf his friends anticipate rvclrf (ion - Fft a f» "f itywke) ‘itf Bamberg, April 28.—The. Bamberg high school, baseball team defeated the> Blackville high school team yes terday afternoon on the latter's grounds by a score of 17 to 4. The features of the game •were Free’s A Small Blaze. While the county convention was in session Monday, fire was discovered on the. roof of Mr. .Wm. McNab pitching and the batting of W! O. fkitchen. Willing fire-fighters quickly under the privilege tax atnount 1 McCue, Rice and Sheal.ey, the former J responded tq the alarm and the Maze $142,338.60 to date this year, as con having to his credit four hits, with was soon extinguished, the damage r ' ar ‘ w< «»«r4o South <*arokna as an original Wil son State stood by its conviction of four years ago and in county conven tions Monday expressed its approval of the' successful fight waged at the Baltimore convention for the nomina tion of the president. Practically every.county instructed its delegate* to the State convenion to work for the renomination and reelection of Wilson or passed, resolutions endors ing the policies of the Wilson admin istration. Much enthusiasm for the president was shown in county con ventions, some passing resolutions of enthusiastic endorsement by rising dates, while in some cases the conven tions refused to discuss the question. rule* governing the county campaign ities in debate and to prohibit the en trance of other than representaive candidates. Many favorite sons were indorsed for various offices bjr their county conventions and candidates were ap proved for district delegate and dele- cratic convention. Factional lines were not strongly drawn in many counties. Some con ventions witnessed clashes of friends of candidates for governor, but har mony was the keynote in the majority of the meetings. • A protest may be heard by the State convention from Beaufort. Shortly after the organisation of the convention certain delegatee withdrew from the mam body and held a maot- ing in the sheriff** office. McCormick. South Carolina’s baby county, held its first convention aod aligned itself with the other Wilson countioo. ANNOUNCES FOR CLERK. Dr.. R._ C_ Kirkland,, of. BarowoR, Throws His Hat ia the Ring. Considerable surprise was mooed in political circles here last weak by the rumor that Dr. R. C. Kirkland, of this city, would probably be a date for Clerk of Court in the cam paign this summer. On Monday, ho definitely announced that he h^ "thrown his hat in the ring” and his formal announcement is publishsd elsewhere in this issue of The People. Dr. Kirkland is well and favorably known throughout Barnwell Gouty, having been actively engaged in the* practice, of medietne for many yewa. For the past four years he has bean county chairman of the Democrats Party in this county. His only other entrance into politics was when ha was elected Mayor of Barnwell sever al years ago. He is a son of Dr. N. F. Kirkland, of Buford’s Bridge. Dr. “Rube,” as he is known to Ins friends, has many friends in Barnwell County who confidently predict his election. RELATIONS MAY IMPROVE. Statement Regarding Develop, in Submarine Negotiations. Berlin, May 1—(Via London.)—Fu ture German-American relations prob ably can be looked forward to with less apprehension. , ,. , , Th® Associated Press is permitted to spending some time here the guest mak e this statement, although dis- w 1 A , i patches bearing on the nature of the Mr, E G. Hay molord over to Au- German reply to the American _ note respecting submarine warfare have been stopped by the censorship. The deliberations at great quarters have been concluded and Am bassador Gerard will leave this even ing for Berlin, arriving here Tuesday afternoon. The German reply is expected with desirable that preliminary indication] of the nature of the note should tx published abroad. The Fertilizer Tax. ■ Receipts from the sale of fertilize! rive a pleasing appearance, and will gi good account of his stewardship on the hustings this simmer. Or fMipi spartsTTOifi the"kitchen Ana Bamberg high school’s first game am) Mr. McNab wishes to thank his friends the team, as -a whole, did splendid j fur the excellent service rendered in work. fighting the fire. ’■ \ ’ pared with $135,748.34 for the corre Rice and Shcaley three each. _ Free t being estimated at $15, covered by in- spending period of last year and $246, struck out~T2 men, allowed five hits sueanre. It Ts thought the fire start- l fet.l9Tor the ffke period ufTFrt. T! 1UUW in State Treasurer 8 * office repeeta a fail mg off in receipts from this source fa the past few days, indirating that ver UtUe fertiliser is now heiag sold.