Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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GETTING CLOSER TO FARMER. rutvr Mt^.TiMi VHim ALTO PI*AN 1IF.LI) IN SAM OA. For 1'irni Time In History of I'nlted m.hc?. Motor Car ImiI In Stau? Tuar of Agricultural F.x|n?rts for Carrying Scientific Information to l iiimt rs?l^arvr Croud Rltll Ad drv*?*e* of Col Wat-on and Prof. Williame. flaluda. Aug. 21.?The first of the series of meeting" planned to he held In ihln State hy the automobile meth? od by Col E. J. Wabton. Prof. Ira W. Williams and the Hon. Bradford Knapp, for the benefit of the farmers in the rural sections of South Caro? lina wan held here at 11 o'c loc k to? day. It waa a source of great regret that Mr. Knapp was not present, he being unable to Join the iiarty until tomorrow. Messrs. Watson and Wil? liams reached Saluda on time and were greeted by a large audience of representative farmers of the county and their wives. The Hon. W. L. Daniel presided. Col. Watson spoke very forcefully for an hour. He showed what won? derful results had been achieved In this State during the past six years, svsn when only one-tlfth of the farmers of the State had been reach? ed. He pictured the awful conditions from an agricultural standpoint that prevailed In the State when this work was begun; how discouraged the farmer* were and how Dr. Knapp hesitated to undertake his great work In South Carolina, fearing that the farmers would not respond to 1U As a result of this work, and Mr. Watson emphasised the fact that It was only Just begun, and It was now Intended to teach the other four fifths of the farmers, there was an in? crease last year In the value of farm products of |ll 000.000. He showed the average corn production in South Carolina had Increased from 8 hush els to 20 bushels per acre; how the total agricultural products had Jumped from $51.000.000 In 190?), to $91.000,00 for the cotton crop of 1910 alone. In 1906, said the speak? er, "South Carolina's corn was only 1? 3-4 million bushels, against a crop of 50,000. 000 last year. .^?'withstanding this great Increase, he showed that the people of the State were buying 6,000,000 bushels pvr m from tne west. and. said he. . il Ibltlng a large bottle of rot 1 ? I here Is the sort of stuff pie are buying." He made ths statement that the corn of which that was a sample had killed several mules after being fed on It three times. Col. Wa son told of hli efforts to drive out of the State the rotton corn end feed stuffs coming In from the west, and he said that he Intended to keep up the fight until It was all driven out or the dealers in it were put In the Penitentiary- He gave figures showing th< increase In the value of bulJ dings, farming lands, farming Implements, etc., In South Carolina since Dr. Knapp's work was begun a few years ago. Passing from this phase of the sub? ject, he showed how this State was spending yearly eleven million dol? lars for mules .thirteen million for milk, butter and cheese, six million for oa'n. three million for commercial feed stuffs, two millions for hay and twenty-one millions for fertilizers. Ths great bulk of thh Immense sum. hs stated, could be saved by the farmers, as M could all he raised at home and on the farm, and It was the purpose or his office and that of ths Federal department of agricul? ture to show how it could be done. Ths expenditure he ' haracterlssed as a virtual waste, and was the result of s lack of Information and laziness. Plot. Williams n\ ide a sensible, practical talk that was likewise greatly enjoyed. Col. Watson and Prof Wll-on 1' ft for Johnston, where they are scheduled t" make address - es. Man) gaVOfghlg comments were made on their talks, and the plan of carrying their Information direct to th*? farming element by automobile was highly commend. I \t th.- r?.n usion <?f the addresses hy Col. Wat? son and Prof. Williams, each of them trl#d their kodaks on a portion of the attendance. This was the first time in the his? tory of th?? Cnlfd States that a tour of a state was ever undertaken by sutomot.Je to reach all seettOM of th* farming element, with the latest information along the line* of gelegt* Mfir agriculture .and fhe ?psjgkefi wanted i pl? ture of the firm audlen- ??? ??ddresfM I bv fhem I KOM I MtM TCI I MM, H?>iiih 4 aiollna - Idea of Helping Oot-ofHi. -\\)t\ Tanner*.. C domhl i. \ugu?t Jl.? South Caro? lina h>is again t iken the b ad. It Is a plan la reach the out-of the-way farmer tnd *:\. him ?d\l< ? and In? spiration. A ort mi p-..portion of the farm'*-* ?tt ? -i m r.d k* - tur*?* er v1*?'t ?? ?- *" I lag ? the fgPree*?. O h?? #nm*r*t hecoure o their dress, or because they haven't the time or means to get to the larg? er gatherings, were not getting the benefit of the demonstration work. Commissioner Watson thought of the automobile as the best way of getting to the real farmers, and tomorrow the first uf these trips Is to be made. The be.-*t of the Government exports are in the party and the scheme in? volves ultimately a house 10 house or farm to farm canvass. Today the first car went out, with Commissioner Watson and Prof. Ira W. Williams, of the United States Government expert service. Rradford Knapp and Feed stuff Inspector J. R. Jones will be with the party tomor? row. During the week the party will make twenty stops at various points In these eleven counties, and at each of these point there will be meetings of the farmers, and addresses, con? ferences and other interesting fea? tures, all for the purpose of spread? ing abroad through every portion of the State of South Carolina, newer ideas, methods and Ideals with re? gard to agriculture. Although a schedule of stops has been arranged for the first week, and a number of the larger points In the central portion of the State will be visited by arrangement, the work In the automobile will be continued up :o the time of the holding of the State Fair. After the first week the ui omoblle will be kept busy visiting every portion of the State, including the most far-away points, and meet? ings in the interest of better and more scientific agriculture will be held at almost every cross roads. Individual farms will be visited, and everything possible will be done to give every farmer In the State some direct bene? fit through the automobile, which has been purchased Jointly by the State ind Federal departments. Commissioner Watson stated Sun? day that he would carry along with him on this trip the original survey maps of the various counties, and will make notes as the car progress? es for the State good roads map which his department has been work <ng upon for some time. The car Is o<pdpied with a speedometer, and It Is expected to get definite data as to mileage of short cross-country roads, 'oiation of gasoline stations, and oth Informatlon of value to the traveler over dirt roads. In each county the party will take ip the demonstration agent for that county and carry him to the edge of the next county, in order that he may aid the party In its work among the farmers of the section. After the regular route of the first week has been covered, the various Institutions in the State tending to better agricul? ture, will be given an opportunity to use the car, and the personnel of the party will vary from week to week. The motor car being used on this trip is the latest Model "K" Special, >f the Oakland Motor Car Company, ?if Pontiac, Mich. The car is a fore door car of 40-horse power and will hi equipped with all appliances nec? essary for cross-country work. The manufacturers of this car, as soon as 'he first suggestion of this campaign was made, communicated with . the department of agriculture direct, as well as through the Gregory-Conder Company, at Columbia, their State agents, which company has large dealings with the farmers of thv? State in furnishing them mules, horses, wagons and farm implements. The <?akland people realized from the lirst the great value of the pre posed method of campaign and undertook to co-operate Wtlh the authorities to make the campaign successful. One of their expert drivers and mechanics will handle Demonstration Car No. I on the road throughout the first week's campaign. Bvsjffy day Since the announcement ( the schedule was made panles representing the people residing at Intermediate cross-roads along the route have been writing to Commls mlssioner Watson, asking for stops at m..-tings at community school hOUSOS. \ aumber of thsos roojuoati win be ' tated and the speakers daring the first week will In six days' time ad? dress twenty-two different gather? ings. The opening week's programme, as will be noted, provides for meetings Li tOWna Tins h;i<y beefj done in or dei to permit Mr. Knapp to meet and let sequoia tod thoroughly with the people of South Carolina, After tha flrsi sfoek*i work is over the earn* paigii win be eonflnod t<? the fat ru ? 11 districts almost entirely, this be? ing ih<- real purpose and intent of the work mapped "ut. Yh. experiment being madfl In <t.nth Carolins is being closely watch td and lows Will follow South ('arc Una by using automobiles In getting 11\" exports to ih< farmi Tin? Farmers' I'non Sun for thi< week bus the following appreciative ? ditorlul on tb< plan 'Col, K. .1. w.its..n. State commli sioner ??r agriculture, has fallen up ... n novel pinn er ? irrylni in??-.lern i r'.cultural methods <tei 1ns*ruction to th?? farms* resldlns Is ti>- fat rural! d Mr lets. With all * h< i rk inn ig 1 rated in the state for the help of the farmer, such aa farm demonstra? tion wok carried on by the national department <'f agriculture, Clemson College extension work and the work of experimental stations, not more than one-fifth of the agrcultural pop? ulation of the State is being reach? ed. HOW to reach the other four flfthl was the problem that Col Wat? son set himself to solve. To roach them hy means of railroads was out of the question, for these farmers, who ought to be instructed in up-to date methods of farming, live any? where from five to twenty or thirty miles from any railroad station. They might be able to see in the dijtunee the Clemson-Winthrup agricultural train as it swept onward to its desti? nation, where demonstrative and in? structive work would be shown, but Ihey had no way of getting there. So eagtlag about in his mind for tho easiest solution of the way to help these unreached farmers, Col Wat? son thought of the automobile. The very thing! Here Is what he says about it: "1 realized that the auto? mobile has done much to revolu? tionize farm life in the State, and to it 1 looked for the fullest fulfilment of Its mission. 1 realized that it could be made the means of educating the farmer crying for education on, farm? ing lines, and at the same time serve its completest mission of buldlng good roads, bringing the distant farm to the market doors. 1 realiz? ed also that inspection of products shipped to crossroads stores could not be conducted In any other way, and that a knowledge of this fact was making unscrupulous dealers bold. Then 1 consulted with many farmers all over the State and all were enthusiastic. ' After consultation with the Gover? nor of the State, to whom the plan was explained, 1 took the matter up 'Atih the various automobile manu fatcurers, and the result is that 1 have determined to send out de? partment of agriculture demonstra? tion Car No. 1, carrying experts from the Federal Government and our own men, qualified to solve any farm? er's problems at his own farm, with instructions to atop when possible at every farm from five to twenty-five Rtlee from a railway station, and at every point wlthn that radius that promises a group meeting, and to show the inquirer what he wants to know. A good roads man from the Federal office it is hoped will be car? ried along, who will accomplish more than all the bulletins that can ever be distributed from Washington or from any other source. The use of the gasoline ' tractor on the farm Is likewise to be explained to the masses of the people, taking the place of animal power." Unquestionably, this is the most advanced step that has ever been taken in any country for the cause of agriculture, In that It will bring some per cent of our farmng popula? tion, hitherto unreached, under the direct Instruction of some of the country's most scientific agricultural? ists. If, as Col. Watson says, by reaching the one-fifth we could show an Increase in one year's time of $31, 000,000, what may we not expect when the four-lifths are reached? By all manner of means, then, let us have this agricultural training by automobile. It will do more towards advancing the prosperity of the State and solving the question of cheapei living than anything yet attempted. It would pay if it cost the lives of fifty automobiles to do the work. The Idea Is to stop along the route at any point In response to any farm? er wanting suggestions or advice. The plant expert, for instance, who is along, will make examinations and give ad\lee and so, also, will the oth? ers. The next trip will be Into tho Pee poe section and Governor Blease will probably accompany the party and attend some of the meetings. It is altogether likely that the de? mand for this expert service, directly on the farm, will be so prent that an? other automobile will have to be used. KNOWLEDGE SIGNIFIES GUILT Judge Makes ScnaaUonnl Huling In Keystone Lynching Cage, Coatesvllle, Pa., Aug. 22.??Under a ruling of Judge Butler, Ir. West Chi i? tor today, "that any one who was in the mob and knew for what purpose tie- mob was gathered is guilty of murder," another arrest was made this afternoon in the ease of SBack Walker, the negro who was lynched here ten days ago, The prisoner, Clyde Woodward, 21 years old. who Is charged with murder, was taken oi the county Jail at West Cheater, Tho ruling created a sensation bete, it was made in the case of George Stahl, 16 years old. whose par nts *, ugh! hi* release "u a writ Of I'th'-as COrpttS, \\ Ins SeliollirHtil|i lore Ph 1 Idi ol th U city I; i . t ? ??? 1 'eder <'i ol Wa? ll ^ ii '???hp i.. Winthrop MONEY BEING SUBSCRIBED. 1 Part of Fund for Columbla-Sumter Hlguwa) Company >+'\n to Treas? urer. Part of the- fund from this coumy for the Columbia-Sumter Highway I . npany has been raised and turn? ed over to Mr. j. I'. Lowry of Bast over, the treasurer of tht company, and the rest Will t?e raised and turn? ed over to tiie treasurer as soon as Mr. Jennings returns from hii trip to Rock Hill. Mr. l>. D. Molse stated Monday ?.hat approximately $000 of the cap? ital stock of the proposed Columbia Bumter Highway Company had been raised here and sent over to the treas? urer for safe keeping until steps wi re taken for the incorporation of the company. The rest of the money would probably be raised shortly and would be sent on as soon as it was Heeded by those who were doing the WOri< in the swamp to make the road passable. The other $000 would be raised as soon as Mr. Jennings re? turned to the city and they had time to go out and solicit subscribers. Mr. Moise stated further that none of those whom he and Mr. Jennings had approached for subscriptions had refused and the people here seemed to take a considerable amount of in? terest in the proposed ferry and highway. Work is still going on on the fer? ry road and it is being gotten in bet? ter -shape for automobiles every day. Supervisor W. F. Muller of Riehland county has two squads of workmen St work on the road putting it into good shape on the Richland side of the swamj) and the hands worked by Mr. U. O. Bates are still at work on ?his side of the swamp to get it Into rood condition for those who have to pass along the road. CAPT. BELL PROMOTED. Cherokee County Scribe to Fallt Con? gressional Record. Washington, Aug. 22.?The joint printing committee of Congress has chosen Capt James B. Bell, of Gaff ney, S. C, who is the editor of the Cherokee News, to be editor of the Congressional Directory for the re? mainder of the 62d Congress. Mr. Reil was nominated for this position by Mr. Finley. The buggy factory Is a certainty and will be in operation within a few weeks, a gas plant is practically as? sured now that Baltimore capitalists are Interested in the partially com? pleted plant abandoned several months ago by the Bartlett-liayward Company, and a canning factory is a live prospect. The work of the Chamber of Comerce is producing substantial results. GOOD NEWS. Many Sumter Readers Have Heard It and Profited Thereby. "Good news travels fast," and the thousands of bad back sufferers In Sumter are glad to learn that prompt relief is within their reach. Many a lame, weak and aching back is Lad, no more, thanks to Doan's Kidney Pills. Our citizens are telling the ?^ood news of their experience with the Old Quaker Remedy. Here is an example worth reading: Mrs. F. J. Phillips. 113 E. Kendrick street, Sumter, S. C, says: "I am pleased to recommend Doan's Kid? ney Pills In return for the benefit they brought me. I suffered for a long time from dull pains through toe small of my back and I was una. le to rest well. WhOOOVOr I Stooped, sharp twinges darted through me and 1 also had trouble from the kid? ney secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I obU'.ned at China's Drug Store, brought the best of results and since using them, I have been in much better health." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. j Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. No. 1 Night w< >rk often causes a strain en the eyes It your eyes are not pet tort ami able 11 > stand th 1 1 sitam, see ns and we will prescribe i<*r y <? u . The propei glasses guaranteed. Gradu? atr optician in i harge ? 1 our optical pailor, W. A. Th maps >n Jowelr ami Of it icon * Ii M \ DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY. House Hoe Initiated These Reforau ami Will Keep Up It*. Policy. Washington, Aug. 22.?Chairman Fitzgerald of the house appropria? te r.s committee, In reviewing the work of the extra session today, stat ? d .hat thu appropriations of the ex SeSSlon aggregated |301,0?2. lie declared that no session of eon grose has ever run for so long a pe? riod and appropriated so little. .Mr. Fitzgerald declared that more Lhr.n $200,000 had been saved during this session by abolishing sinecures tnd cutting gratuities heretofore (ranted congressional employes, and ?uch retrenchment Y?as planned for the next session. Former Speaker Cannon accused tho Democrats of niggardliness, say ing that in order to effect a petty sav? ing they had made it impossible to keep clean the quarters occupied by representatives. He said that if the Democratic majority had spent proper sums in employing experts in framing their tariff bills, they might not have subjected themselves to the "just criticism of the president." Representative Palmer of Pennsyl? vania (Democrat) retorted that one fourth of the house expenses had been eliminated by cutting off petty graft, and that it was the intention of the Den. rats to carry out a similar re? form in every branch of the govern? ment. "No new offices or new employ? ments have been created under Dem? ocratic auspices," said Mr. Fitzgerald; "the house has initiated a policy of retrenchment and reform, which, if continued, will have far-reaching fis? cal results." Customers Success Means Our Success We seek to promote the success of all our customers in every legitimate manner. If they succeed our success is increased in just that proportion. It is our constant effort to make our bank? ing service of assistance to these patrons and our officers are ?villing at any time to adivse them relative to such matters as certain to financing their affairs. An insight into all lines of business enables our officers to know financial matters and they gladly give the benefit of such knowledge to patrons. The Peoples' Bank. T TATT? /^T?1i/nT'TVTrr acme planter, suingi.es L1ML, CrjJylJjjJN I, BBtcK- DEAIS T-JQV f-?m Rice Flour. Ship Staff, Bran. ALd.J, vJldlli, Mixed Cow and Chicken Feed. Horses. Mules, l2gg}F< JT? "? No Order Too Large Or Too KmalL Booth-Harby Live Stock Co. SUMTER. SOUTH CAROLINA. A Standing Case The State of SouthJCarolina. County of Sumter. V Ca?rt ?' U*m Se,ss THE BANK OF SUMTER Plaintiff. Versus ' * Idleness, Sloth, Poverty, Spenlthrif tineas, Thriftlees neas. Loss by Theft. Fire and otherwise. Lack of Bus- V $?IDB)0nS for Relief iness Habits and System. ) Loss by paying Bills twiee. / COMPLAINT SERVED) Loss of time in making change. Lack of businoee Credit e^d Standing, Loss from lack 01 Competent bus? iness and financial advice, et al. Defendant*. BARTOW WALSH, Cashier, PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY You are one of the Jury to pass on this case. Let the Plaintiff's Attorney argue the case before you. The De? fendant's Attorneys are continually at vvoik If you lived in a great city you would have the accommodation of many large bank3, but you would have no better accommoda? tion than y>'U have by living within reach of THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST CO. Our resources are <juite as adequate to meet the demands of our customers as the city banks are to meet the larger demands of tin ir city patrons, and there Is no bank in the city or elsewhere that is more willing to accommodate it.? customers than this Bank. WOFFORnr.ni I mi\< SPART ANBURG. SOUTH CAROLIN nwriv;i\i/vA/ia,i yr. 111 \R\ s 5NYDKR, Presideat A nai college with high standards of scholarship sod character Kscellent equipment. Unsurpassed health conditions. Ripenset moderate, l >>roi funds f?>r worthy atodentt Fifty-eighth session beginn Septemlx-r Write for catalogue. 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