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r • n * ^ ► 1 I J- o *3 \ ♦OL 87. WALTER BOROV S. C, WEDNESDAY. MAY 3. 1916. NO. 3i. VISITORS DELIGHTED WITH COLLETON’S HOSPirAUTY MANY CANDIDATES ENTER TUS WEE JOIN D. CLOVER WOtS lAYORAlTT THEY CAME. THEY SAW, CAPITULATED, WAS VERDICT 1TIEY ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED Enough Money Pletl^d to Ahsutv Flaring Paid Nerretary in Field for Entire Time. % (By L. H. Wannamaker. Jr.) Walterboro, April 30.—Speoial: The organization of the Southern Carolina Association at Walterboro Friday was the-most progressive step from an industrial standpoint ever taken by any section of the dower portion of South Carolina, marking what is believed by ail concerned, the turning point in the commercial Mfe of at least the four counties at pres ent indentifled with’the movement. Colleton. Beaufort. Jasper and Hampton. The pledging of $4,000 by sub stantial citizens to back the enter prise is evidence enough that the promoters are in earnest in their ef forts to make known" to other sec tions of this State, and as far be yond South Carolina's borders as ef ficient publicity can carry the, news, the vast possibilities of this section, the ease with which its rich natural soil can he made to produce in abun dance. and the attractions in "Tunny ways that are held out to those peo ple seeking permanent homes in a section where they will always he assured of the comforts of life, pro vided they are willing to meet nature half way. How Money Was liaised. * ■ • ’ The ease with which The funds to finan'e the pivfosilipn were se ur- ed. may well be tadceii as an example ^by other sections that might'’ want tolollow the lead of this quartette • of progressive counties. The money Jivas simply pledged by men from each county who had confidence in the movement and in the people of their respective counties to assume their share of the responsibility in '» movement that w ill benefit, all. flfteh individual in these counties will lie given an opportunity to join in the entef’prise and lend his aid to wards making the success that al ready seems assumed. This organization is the result of n suggestion made some time'ago by TV. W. Smoak, fditor of The Press and Standard, of WaMerboro. Mr. Smoak’s suggestion took root at once and at the invitation of the Beau fort board of trade, the editors of the papers in this section met at ' Beaufort several weeks ago • and. along with other citizens, discussed the matter of organizing sucTi a body as- was formed at Walterboro Friday. Everybody- at the Beaufort meeting was enthusiastic and it was unani mously agreed that the movement ..should We launched. It was also de cided that a second meeting should ton, W. E. Richardson, of Beaufort; I- B. Altman, of Rldgeland, and E. T. H. Shaffer, of Walterboro. As was fitting for sp momentous an occasion in the history of these counties, the launching ia substan tial shape of this great enterprise was celebrated otherwise than by merely meeting and looking after the business end. When the delegates came. Friday morning some by train, others by automobile, they stopped at Ritter," about midway between Green Pond and Walterboro. on the branch of the Atlantic ('oast Line. Here they were the guests of Messrs. Paul Sanders and E. L. Lemacks. proportions of the Colleton Mercan tile and Manufacturing Company, and who are considered foremost in this section in agricultural, commer cial and financial circles. The visit ors were taken over a portion of the truck lands.now under cultivation by this firm. Hundreds of acres of Irish, potatoes, cabbage, beans and other profitable, crops-were inspected and Mt. w’ag? with intense interest that the guests learned of the marvellous ae- compTishnients of'these gentlemen, who have made a garden spot out of a place that twenty-five years ago was not only waste, unproductive land, hut was considered unfit for habitation by even the lowest ani mals. (A sketch of Ritter and what Messrs. Sanders and Lemacks have accomplished there is appended to this article.) • , . ' Meeting at Ritter. After a tour of the truck farms, a preliminary business mefting was called to order at Ritter by W. W. Smoak, who. after stating the object of the gathering, called upon Sena tor N'eils Christensen to outline a method of procedure. After consid erable discussion. 1 upon motion of Senator Christensen, it was decided to appoint a committee of four, one from each county, to work out a plan of*’organization and report at the meeting to bo held in Walterboro' in thh afternoon. On this commit tee the followitfg were named: Neils Christensen. Beaufortf W.-S. Rents, Varnville. Hampton county: W. W. Smoak. Walterboro, Collpton coun ty. and .1. D. Archer; Ridgeland. Jas per county. 1 At this session a nuiriber of dele gates and citizens made addresses appropriate To the matter under con sideration. Thomas W. Seawell. of the Hampton Hftrald. told wdiat had ] been accomplished in the sand-hrll section of Eastern Nofth Carolina by co-operation, how land believed for years unfit for cultivation with any Idea of attractive results was made to yield rich harvests of fruits, berries and vegetables. He declared that this section was a hundred times -icher in the matter of soil and with little effort would far surpass the wealth produced by the sand hills of the Old North State. ,• R. M. Jefferies, an attorney of Walterboro. urged that newspaper publicity wa*~ essential to the suc cess of any undertaking similar to that under discussion, hut that first the co-operation of the rank and tile was absolutelv necessary. E. T. H. Shaffer, president of th^ Walter boro Chamber of Commerce, heartih FIRST MONDAY BRINGS OUT A BIG CROP OF ASPIRANTS GETS MAJORITY OVER BOTH OPPONENTS AND IS DE CLARED NOMINEE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN SESSION MONDAY r SOME SURPRISES A SECOND,RACE Candidate-* for ReprmewUUlTe anti Hup*, of Ed neat km Are Aa- noiinced—Other Ealrlea. IT. C. H. K**Dorn and E. II. lemacks Enter Knee for Kixth Place on the Ticket. REDON’S HAS A BIG DAY Combination of Baptist Convent km and Memorial 1 Enjoyed. HARMONIOUS MEETING IS HELD—RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Monday was-quite a lively day In the matter of announcements for county offices. The Aral Monday in May ii* usually made the date wh^n those who intend to enter the race for -county, offices make thedr inten tions known*. , This year there wer * quite a number nf candidates wh > decided to enter the race on this day, and their cards appear in this Issii.. of The Press and Standard. Two candidates arg anntuneed for the. House of Representatives, Hon. John C. Goodwin and Pi t*. Jones. For County Superintendent of Edu cation L. C. Padgett, and Dr^ H. W. Black placed their cards in the pa per. H. W. Hudson. Jr., nf Beils township, offers for re-election a- magistrate and Jas. F. Rents enters the. race for magistrate of Broxton township. Other candidates wore mentioned, but no definite nnnouftrements were made. Among the new' men spoken of may be mentioned Hon. D. M. Varn for re-election for thf House, and L. II. ZHgler for sheriff. It i- known that pressure was brought to bear on F. If. Berry, of Smoaks. to get him to enter the race for high way commissioner, but he stated to a representative of The Press and Standard that he would not become a candidate thi* year." There wjii- doubtless be other announcements in the near future. be held at Walterboro. and in the endorsed t>>o movement and urged meantime efforts were to h»> made to enlist thn active co-operation of nil the trade bodies of ibis section. This wars accomplished In a highly successful manner n« was evidence l by the representative delegations that assembled at Wnlterboro. tb'- personnels of which follov :• C>>(Htt)( iNelegnt icU>. Beaufort County: W. E ton, S. .1! Rodgers. P. L. I-e.i. Kr~H. Christensen. .1. B. Black. R I! Le- gare, R. C. Horne, Jr, Xp,i]^ Chri-- *rs an*h that no time tie lost in g tting to work. ‘ A Helpful Talk. Ptobeblv the most helpful re marks were m^de by A. S. Jnhn- stone, of ColiiBNbia. sve:*otatv of rie State board of c.hrrlf«*s and < nrrec- I (ir i -. Mr. Jnbnsio’n Uad- ; -Ide rrt>- r1i:t < baetber of Richard /pin puree wot i" hr' '•'A-J'oen : ot r*- tarv of the tire*nv lle Chatuh-r b^. /fore Accepting the pn-dion h**' -now' hold'. He derlaned that when lit- 1 John C. (ohhIw in. The entry of John C. Goodwin, of Little Swamp section, into the rate for the House adds interest! Mi Goodwin has the respect and'Ateetn of a wide circle of friends over the county and he Is well knov>n. having been a representative in the legisla ture for one term—190T-OS. He ran again after, an interval of two years but'was-not* successful.* Mr. Good win is one of the substantial citizens of the county, having been engaged in farming and 1 teaching for many years. He is a broad minded man and his friends make the prediction that he will be among th<»«e -who will win in the approaching primary election. He stated to a reporter for The Press and Standard that he would stand for progressive meas ures and would strive to do oil he could to advance the interest* of the county. .1, II. I- Jnnev B. L. Jones, of the Buck head sec tion. also announces his'candidacy' for the office of representative. Mr. Jones Tias been a candidate for this office'in two campaigns, each time securing a very flattering vote. He tan in 1312 and again in I 'M. H** has been in active life for many years, always baking a live!-.- inter est in matters political, ami in all matters tending to upbtii’d hi- com munity. He has brer ‘an active worker in schools and chijnh. Mr. .lores is a farmevr. aatd wh’w t- luhle broke out between ^pniti , 'ar«i the T’nited Sttites lie^f.ff* r*-d ’ nml rferved through the w gone to t^ubn. As a result of the municipal elect ion held Tuesday. John D. Glover was elected mayor of Walterboro over his two opponents, and the fol lowing aldermen chosen: A. K. Beat lj. D. B. Black. G. (\ Brown. E. L. Fishbume. R. L. Fraser. There will be a second race, for the sixtii place between Hr. G. H. EsDorn and E. .). I^macVs! The ejection passed off quietly and there was no excitement. The best; ef feeling, has characterized the en tile campaign, and there has bfen n*> bitterness usually < hatarteristie of • U'h elections. The newly nominat- e.d mayor is a prosperous, business nnr of Walterboro and command* the,esteem and respect of the entire people of the town. The wardens < b<>-< n are all good men and It is eVrueded that an unusually strong OfT il Itas been elected. The following is the vote in de- ta.l: ■ <, For Miyor—.ledin H-.GInver, 113; N 11.^Kendrick, IT; W. W." Smoak. TO. . For Aldeminn—A. K. Beach. 143;. 1>. B. Black. 1.33; G. <\ Brown. 1-33; r. II. Esltorn 36: R L Eraser, 123; F*. L. Fisbburne. 138: C M. Grace, T4; r. W. Glover. 65; H. r. L. filers. 32: E D. lemacks.,3,".; W. Pel- lum. 82; A.'ll. Wit liman. 83. • TheVecond primary for the select ion sVf the sixth alderman will be held next Tuesday at the Council Chamber. CARD FROM MR. SMOAK. r vices \ ving Mr. Jones ^stiH/lk that or better toads a !. jiefip!* r f a community s’* t busy in ib* :: • n-vsi }nt *re If pyopb* ftoni out tensen, C. J.. Paul. Ohs W. J. Thomas. Hampton County: \V. S. Rentz. W. H. Bowers'M. W. Renta...! H. . Tuten. T if Seawell. W. S. Rcntz. ! inang«irat« a ntoveme Jr., If. 11. Howling. M. M Chisolm, thov slioul*! start at tile totr_ajuint:* H. J. Peeples. J. Herman l.ightsey. George Warren. J. S. Williams. I*. side would be ntlrnttedf Hint it th* pr.ir.’.oter* of this enterprS-e would o-nt worth while* pt iatiofl. fa' pui -rrrTTrfy friend.*- w rare wtfh inter* liis eI*'Ctiofi. .that > tnnd« \ a. 1. • i t ro ?rf*«.o! II ’.a will : eh hir. and v ) <i I **Uct the financial part 'first Hyri i! 10 an* e would b>' < omp.n *fi vely plain V. McSweeney. W/i, Bred Lightsey ; railing nod J. I). Lawton, T Geo* g* .Warren, Es»|. of Hampton. Jasper County: L B Altman. J. Ijen.-tily i ndorsed the tit'n* menj He E. Gill. J. H. Porter and J. H. Arch- referred to the woik of tl « Han p n Pr 'Chamber of Commerce, vnuh has Colleton countv: W W. Snvnak. I been wranized within the pa-t year E. T. H Shaffer. J. G. Padgett. W. and declared that as a result several .1 Taylor.-J. H. Glover. F. W IMgb-1 nr w enterprises had already been es tablished in his, town and others were coming. Senator James G. Padgett, of Wal- Hte .best thing that er. I. M. Fishburno. the Rev. C. Pi Bmlth. B. B. Benton. R. 11. Wit li man and W. B.’’'Ackerman. Among tbe visitors wtere Albert S. terhnro. said . f th Johnstone, secretary of the State ] could happen for* thtwptople of the board of charities and corrections, low country wa9 for ; 1,m . , . ef Columbia; St. Julien Grlmke. of Charleston, and ^presentatives of the Columbia State and The Ndws and Courier. Front the above the following of ficers, to serve the association tem porarily, were elected: Tlie Officers. ^ W. W. Smoak. of Walterboro. president; Nells Christensen, of Beaufort.^-ire president: R. Mg Jef feries. of Walterboro. secretary and treasurer. » * A board of directors, composed of the officers, exoffico. and the fol lowing, was also chosen: J. S. Wil liams and M. M. Chisolm, of Hamp- 4 their strength. He,dei hired that the politicians of tl^e State seldom visit these counties, and *lhat if this or ganization succeeds and shows its strength at tfie ballot box the poli ticians and the Legislature would pay more attention to this section. "You can hear that So and So will carry the Piedmont, and - the Pee- Hee." said Col. Padgett, ‘.but you never hear 'who’ll carrv the low country,’ 'vhich is divided political ly and financially.” get the organ!-, zation on a sound basis, pull togeth er as a unit, and above all, get the farmers interested and the results of . (Continuod on Page Two.) Louis c. Padgett. • Tire card of. Louis (' l\Me* it. of Smoaly*- rr a candidate f *" v , ’ 1 • offi ce of Comity Superintend- u • ' F'du- rat'on, appears in this is ;• Mr. Padg*tt i not unkftown t > P l» o- ple of the cotinty, liavirv 1 n a candidate for this office L* wears ago. at which time Re ran a < lose ser-ond to the, incumbent in th* first primary! -Ho Is prohiin't t ii busi ness at Smoaks. (being Ongag**! in farming and holds an irqpottant po sition with Varn Bros. Company, la-ge* merchants, which po- Hon he has held for five years. Mr. Padgett was bom ami ••are.l at Smpaks. He won a s* I <•! ir' 'dp to the Citadel, and w^uld liar* ctadu- nt***! in a few weeks hut fot c *ntey affair.” which caused alnro-t .>H the members Of the corps to b-aV• i>"f«re graduation. He was entitl**! to graduation and would have r*t**ive«l his diploma in *r~~few weeks more, hut far this affair. 'Mr. Prole tt if a man of clear conviction* and stands for It progressive administra tion. JJg has strong friend* in th** county who have urged him to "nte • the race and they predbt fot him a suceosstul campaign. H. W. H»»dM*n. Jr. *The card of H. W Hudson. Jr.. v.ho announces! his candidacy for r«- (Continued on page Foun I desire to take this means of thanking the T3 voters who had cor- fctV nee enough in me to vote for m* in the mayor’s race yesterday. I am sony they "lost their votes’" an* tibr-t they will join with me in con- g;atulaV>ng the winner. Mr. Glover •s ;> good man and will mak" *.Va!- t*rhoro a good mayor. He is* fortu nate alsn in having elected with'film a’ good Council—a valuable ad'nnet to a progressive ndmlnistrathir. Walterhord needs good governnu qM and I shall watch with intere< , It) « career nf »fi**se gentlemen. 1 wished jo be mayor for the reason that I felt with my newspaper to lie Ip .nm boost things for the town* I could be of service tn Walterboro,. but as a majority of the voters seemed to think I could serve them best in my private capacity. I am hack in the thanks, and shall try .to use my ef forts Jo help the tow n to grow anti prosper and to uphold the hands of the adniinlstratio,n. several of whom 1 supported. I know that the votes I received were cast hv' men ft ho considered that I was fitt«<l for the position. I know nothing of politics and how, - to pull the "wires.” hence I fw>| tint the votes I received wer** fn- merit, end it is worth while to feel that so many men have confidence in one’s integrity and ability. I tha'nk you. each and all. gentlemen, and I eou- gratulate H* ' winners in t! i mm-* paign. Now f««r a puM all toe* Hi* r for a gr»»rt« r AValtertioio. ’ Sincereiv'.- - . * W. W S.MttAK. W . itcriioro, May - *' , -—o-o— t lRB FJtoM tut. To the < tiz.ri-; nf Writ* ■h*>ro - In y* , i-r*|.’\' primiiry el*-e'i..n you have ’Fhown. l>\ Tiving me n handsome i i<uit> *»f ti’ie votes cast that I am your « hoic** for mayor * Wnllerbor*> I appi**iatff heyoml tnc-asure tb;< d*mon^tr.ation - of ap- i provhl and take this nif*:ins of thank ing you ami assuring you that you shall ha» e rue-njcasi*>n t*» r* eret yoti * a* tion. irilha- bee a : aid tint ill pollticiat: :•*> goo*l sji* ;>k* r - r.rd a!! r>'i*l sfu-ak* r are p*dit!<i..r hut you li.-ve 1* i rn* d «!»: 'r.g I’u** part week that I am wither, hut 1 am not eonvIn**•*! y-t that ep'e- of these qualifications are necessary t*i manage the afiait* of our town. '*0force it* law? on*l con<ld*t a pro groi^*- iidniinisfration. ail of which I Wavp p-omised to *io., 1 desire ais* to congratulate you upon your g6od fortune, as t ittzens, of having sin Ii •» large number of progressive busi ness men on your ticket from_»JiI.ch to selei t six alderniete. 'I am stir- that tie men you hare selected an both capable and most willing to to operate with me in the building up of Walterboro and the sane, buslnes** like managepu-nt of its affairs. N/iw in conclusion 1 desire to make r n* r *st eain*-st appeal to you fo/ yc.ut co-op Mwtlon and support. If ;*e have afiy suggestions to m;*ke, re member that the Council Chambei Is open to you. I should like to see a tlumher of t ifizens attend all coun cil meetings. Come out and see what we are doing with your town ^ 1 -* Perhaps tlie other folks can ex cuse Ur. Black for making -tfiV^re- mark, "Tlie people of Bedons church are the best people In Colleton,” for he had just partaken of a bountiful dinner which had been prepare*! by the good ladies of the rburch and served oh Saturday, the first day of the Union meeting. I have no Idea hut that there are a great many who differ with Ur. Black in that good opinion, however. If he had said that tli«* Bedons people have the most beautiful cemetery in Colleton. I do not lielieve there would be so great a number to disagree' with him. No. I do not see how any one could stroll over the lovely grounds and ceme- tory at Bedons without the feeling «f Joy. reverence and solemnity, all mingled into one. , 1 ( In these days and times we hear V great deni about consolidation of schools. But 1 wonder If there are ^trany consolidations of occasions or events? Well, the Bedons people had such a consolidation. They con solidated the Annual Memorial on the first Thursday.-In May with the Union meeting of the First Division which was heiil on the fifth Saturday and Sunday in April, and in spite ,of the unfavorable weather on Satur day, there was a large attendance and everybody seemed to enjoy the day. Tim Union meeting was opened In tlie usual manner by prayer of- ferd by Hie Moderaior protem. Rev. J. M. Craven, and by an Interesting introductory sermon by Rev. L C. Riggs. The, next topic on the program was ,a memorial address by Rev. S. W. Ackerman and the disappoint ment .because of his absence was deeply felt, especially because be was kept away on account of illness. We hnow.. however, that only th*' best of reasons could keep away from his post of duty on** so faith ful and consecrated as Brother A* k erman. In his'absence Rev. .1 M Craven, though he did not make a speech, did make some very impres- ' ‘ f» peo ndinf TWO NEW VOTING PRECINCTS NAMED Pen lei and Rnrkhcad Made Votl*, Precincts Upon Petition—Dele*, gates Attending. p^ < ^^ p,inK ... re * 0,u,,on,, c °n»niendlng . P r'^‘ nt " 0 °drpw Wilson for the splendid manner in which he has guided the Ship of State through these- troublous times, the Colleton (ounty Democratic convention pass ed an uneventful meeting Mondav. There was no contest of nnv nature and the greatest good humor prevail! ed at all times. Strong resolutions endorsing the candidacy of Col. Jaa. G. Padgeit fbr Congress were adopts ed, ars well as others endorsing the candidacy of Heber R. Padgett for solicitor of the Hlh Judicial Circuit, Without dissension a resolution t6 vote againsj, Sny effort to abolish the connty-to-county campaign was adopted. County Chairman M. P. Howell presided and was re-elected to fill this position. In calling the meeting to order Mr. Howell spoke of the splendid .triumphs of the Democratic party, and' commended the interest shown locally in the doings of the party. He deprecated, however, the evident debaching of the electorate by attempts to purchase votes, es pecially by outside politicians. ”1 will use every effort in my power,” said Mr. Howell, “to hunt down and punish the man who will stoop so low as to sell his vote along with the man who would purchase a vote.” R. M. Jefferies was re-elected tec* retary of the convention^ J- M* Moorer was also re-eleo ( ted member of the State Executive Committee. The following delegates were chosen to represent. the county at the ap proaching State Convention which meets in Columbia: Geo. W. Brun son. J. W. Hill. J. 0. Padgett. W. A. Smith, W W. Smoak. Dr.’ H. AT WII- lis. , ' 1 , Endorse <Vd. Padgett. The'follow ing resolutions were in troduced by W. W. Smoak, endorsing Col. Jas G. Padgett for Congress from tlie FMrst Congressional Dis trict. These were adopted by the convention without a , dissenting voice: * Whereas. Col. James G. Padgett • , , . _ , has announced his Intention of be- was ably discussed by C. V l**W* • oom {n* a candidate for Congress dale and B.^O. Garris.^ A liberal j rom First Congressional dis trict, and, Whereas, we have noted with con siderable pleasure the progressive stand taken by Colonel Padgett In i sive remarks, which caused the pie to feel as to feel as if they were attending a memorial as well as a Union meet ing I think, we /in truly sav that we had a Memorial Dfiy at Bedons this year. The first query: ’"Are wo taking p-oper eare of our orphaftage lit Connie Maxwell? If not. why not 1 ’” collection followed which was di vid'd equally for the orphanage, home missions and foreign missions. Dinner, which, of course, was ore of the most important features of *he was served on the Krogrnm, g ounds and enjoyed by all present. After dinner, the second query/ "Is the Missionary propaganda /«- sontial to tlie higher life?” was itn- pr* ssively argued bv Rev. L B. A* V erman. and 1 thlnk-evcry one who heard bis speech came away more int* rested and enthusiastic Tsjr the cause of misslonp. Dr. Black tn his familiar. * ntliusiasti* manner also nr>*|e an Ir-press!ve talk on Hi* sub ject. tin Sundiv Hi* *<• a Sund:*:- ( bool mnsF meeting, and (’. N Lant* *1,lie, w iin i well known aa a sp' ii; **i and’religious v »irk«*r. gjfvc nn in resting Sitmlav s«iioo! .•t'l<lr< Th*n followed an .able discussion of the 'third query: "Are we fakir:- *••!»■ of our aged ministers? If ra t. whv not?" by Rev. J. M CravMT. Ti** customejy missionary sermo” on Sunday was pr< acii* <1 hv R* ’ . •• It. Ackerman, anil I believe £->n'- deep into tlie hearts of the Vongr* gntion. esp*** ially if w cm jiulg-* iiv tli- v*;ry liberal contribution for missions which followed. Tlie amount was about $25. C,nod music during the Union v. : s f indshed at intervals. I lielieve th** meeting/as a whpl** : a great sue*ess, and enjoyed by <*v*'iv one who attended. . - EDITH, EASTER LIN. PRAY Kit MEETING AT MR. HERNDON S Announcement is mad** that ther' will ho. a/prayer meeting at W M. Herndon's near Pleasant Giov* church Sunday afternoon at 3:0*t '.’clock. This Will tie a Hollneas prrtyer meeting, but tlie members of ail denominations an* Jlnvited to he present. affairs. Tills is a privilege you should exercise. Show us, 1 hat you are interested in Walterboro. tf you hatfe any complaints to niak** Vornc out and put the matter hefor thw, hoard l>fs put up our little hammers and quit "knocking" apd watch Walterboro grow. Very respectfnilv, J D GLOVER. * Ui’l ■ Kf/i y ip' ; X I 4 v '% ‘I v 1 matters affecting the welfare of this , /’ Commonwealth — his stand on puhll 1 * questions being wisely taken and nil.lv defended, and.. Whereas, w*" believe that irt Col. Padgett Hie F’irst Congressional dis trict would have a reprvsehtative in Congress v.iio coni*! s:if* runrd the interests of nil the peopl/ in this J district: Therefore, he it Resolved. That Vi* pledge Colonel l , ;>dK<tt Ottr Sim- pnrt i*> lil eati'li') icy. and urge th*'* deuitx ret" «,| th" * nt r. district to rally to his/support For Hclwr It. I'ailgitt. F**|. * T: •liutUm!' sndt rslng tlie candi - * d:i< v of/i*)l/r.R Ihidg* tt. E*q . for soli* itot of ttie ii**vv 14tJi Judicial Circuit /> u‘ introduced by W W. ^ Cone rtf !.o*lg< . and iinanlmourly pa* f-tr Tli*' re'f.t'jti* I> follow: \Vh**r<:><t, H>‘1>*'• If. I’.idgett. Esq., ha/announ*ed lii* can*lidacy for So- H* ilor of Hie 14th Judicial Circuit, and. Whereas, having known , Mr. Pad- gett for a number of years'and having achieved sue*ess as attorney nt the bar. and believing that he possesses tlie ability and qualifications essen tial for making an efficient and proper officer; and believing further that the Interest of tin* Circuit would he ,snre-guarded with Mr. Padgett ad Solicitor: Therefore.'be it Resolvd. T)«ot {pledge Mr. Padgett oqr support and ' heartily '^endorse hi* candidacy for Solicitor of th** 14th Judicial circuit. F.ndnrre President WiLoh. Hon. John C. Goodwin prerented tlie following resolution which was unanimously adopted: Whereas, we have noted with In terest, pleasureand confidence the ef forts of oihc president. Woodrow Wilson, to preserve the dignity and at the same time to maintain peace with all the countries o( the world, n rul wfiereas, we de**m It notliing but fair that we express our hearty ap- preciation of hia entire admioFrtra- * tion. and commend him for lijs in-e telligent and earnest course In Na tional affairs, therefore. Be it Resolved. That we, the t ot* • 1 r (Continued on Page Six.) A Hr.