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FARMERS' UNIONNEWS Praotfc-mi Thought* for f>acUoai (Conducted by K. W. Daube. Pres? ident A C. K*n.,.n Unlea.) Tilt: COUNTY FAIR. i Ik Question for IHscuhmIoii at Next Meeting .?r I ho County Fanners' Undo a. The next meeting of the County Farmers' Union will be devoted to discussing a county fair for tfumter County. The locals will please thrash M out and send a full delegation to the county union which meets with the Concord local at Mr. Louis Iteamea' residence, Friday. June 6. I think that It Is very generally con? ceded that we need something to stim? ulate the marketing of a great variety of farm products. There is no other one thing that will do more for this end than the establishing of a county fair. I think if you will go back to the origin of fairs, you will find that they were meetings held where the farmers and mercaants and manu? facturers came together with their producta for the purpose of making sales. The falra now are held for the purpore of bringing together a sumple or samplea of the things produced in order that the man who wishes to t>uy may come In contact with the man who has anything for sale. The bast that 1* produced is always ex? hibited and v hen experts go over the beat from all the fauns within the limits of the territory supporting the fair, each farmer entering the con? test Is sure to learn something that will help him to make an I nprove ment. If a man wins a blue -ibbon, be feela that It Is up to him to main? tain his p?r excellence. If he loses and Is a good loser, he will be like Mr. Lewis from North Carolina at the South Atlantic Corn Exposition two years ago. "You will have to have better cotn than this or I will beat you next year." This stimulates pride in farming, and If there is any one thing that tbo farmers of Sumter county need more than another it is to have more pride in their farms. 1 have invited Mr. J. H. Claffy, President of the Orangeburg County sldent of the Orange air Association to at ? tuest ion as to whether or not a num. If fair ha?l helped the Orangeburg County Union, Mr. Olaffy ways thai the holding of the fair has material? ity helped the Orangobufg County Union. And I ant told that they have a good membership In Orangeburg county. As to the kind <>f (air that will help our union most and the farmers of Sumter county, 1 think Uro. Ulaffy will he aide to Rive us some excellent advice. If the pride of Sumter county will allow us to rent or I,ease some grounds and erect j some temporary buildings to begin with. 1 believe that as soon as the first fair is held that that pride will be so stimulated that it will be in* tiodide to raise the necessary funds to purchase grounds and erect per . manent buildings, in keeping with the public spirit- of Sumter. J. Frank Williams, President Sumter County Union. THK HOYS' COHN CLUB. i The Large Club Is Doing Satisfactory Work this Year. The Hoys' Corn Club Is well under way and the youthful farmers of the \ county ore vying with each other to : see how much corn each can pro? duce on an acre. The club this year ha.4 seventy-five members. Edwin Miller, Route 4, Sumter, is president of the club; Furman Heall, Route 1, Mayesvllle is vice-president and Thomas Kirvln, Route 5, Sumter is the secretary. The club is much larger this year than it was last year, due I think to the hoys attending the National Corn show in Columbia and to the fact that the teachers of the public schools have taken more in? terest in the clubs and in a great meas? ure the successful organisation this year Is due to the following banks and firm which contrubted so freely to last year's club: First National Bank. $50.00 O'Donnell ft Co...*j 25.00 Bank of Sumter. 50.00 Farmers Kank & Trust Co... 50.00 Peoples' Bank.'. 25.00 Making a prize fund of two hundred dred dollars. About one-half of this was given to the boys in prizes for the greatest yield, best ten ears and liest record, first, second and third prizes under each head. The balance of the fund was used to defray the expenses of two of the boys In the Corn Club school for a week during the Corn Show, and the expenses of eighteen of the members for two days at the Young Women Read ?W Ctfdai 4M lor Mho Myrta Engter? of toibatnt, MhML She says: *Let me tell yon how much food Carte* hit done dm. As t yotag nil, 1 always had o much with til Und of ptU. Sometimes, 1 wu that 1 cotld hardly stand on my feet I get a bette of Cafdut at the drug Hort, and at soon a? 1 had ? a law doses, I began to feel better. Tode* 1 feel as well at anyone can." Ait yon a of trotbto* weich. It sane, oUt A toeic la needed ? That yot are subject Id a and hpeftlerlhet, peculiar to women. Id More larioua trouble, Id http you ore the hard placet, to sign* tf weak tenrea and iw-work. to a took, tat? Cardei flit woman's tonic Vet wtt never regret K, tar It wfU certainly help yon. Aak yowr 4r*fgist about It He knows. He sdIs ft The Clemson Agricultural College ENROLLMENT OVER SM VA LT | <?!' PROPERTV OVER A MILLION AM? A TillRD-?VER W TEACHERS AND (?H'K'KRs rUcfA? CVknrmmmW* Agriculture, i^fn muritl?) Chemistry; Mr Im.i wvfjiov vuHif?. a?u gaemnotjaaai?a?NMi ctell BatiaeerliMi Textile ludeguy, Architectural Engineering SKrkrt C_?_Oaa*T?ai i nur?r in Agfjcallarfj Twa*Y?if < ?uir??* in aaaaMfi vvuriw. r?'*tn? iwavetry i Paar?Watka Wlntei Ooarae in cotton Urm'ling Kuur*Wrx>tca Winter (Jours* for Firmt rs Coat* ' y ljn ?' n,n*' moD,,"?- tu< ludlng all fee*, In at. light, mid, hoard. Itundty. nod two complete ualfurtui ?i u 4.>. Tuition If able tu pay fttu.uu *xtr? fatal aaM p?r aaaMO*l for iout- y?ur Agricultural Course, lit: ? rear*WaakeOaaaMV ?II eiyeoaeH, fio.ou. Scholarship and Entrance Examinations: ?i^R?ml* Agricultural ?nd Twiilie Scholarships, and .>l oue-year Agricultural Scholarship-.. Veiu?? of Scholarships gate] oer atgafei and Free Tuition. iStudeata whoha\ c attendedCtaaaaa Ooileae. or anyothercollegeot University, arc uot eligible fot ihe *cholar*hla*s uuiwts Maffl art' Ml a*aaf tilfiate uppil. oiu ) Scholarship add Entrant e E vatnlnatlons bt held by the < uunty Supurln t?tnd?et or teateMoa oa July titfc, at ? uu a m. Next Session Open* September 10, 1913 rite at once to W. M. RIGGS, President DM a ? Ml taMMbe. fffiMiSiialip aiaaka ajta ifyoij dyiaj. yon May be rrtnvaed but ? I Pi fii/iP jWri ?eiMMM o nSivm.attow *nd for three dUmera at i 'h.triif s Cafe In organllng the pres? ent club, An Itemised account of the expenditure of the lost year's print? I fund is on file in the Superintendent of Education's office. There is no question hut that ?he corn olub is doing a great good in Sumter county. It teaches the boy that there Is work on the farm for I the mind as well as the hand, and I that intelligent labor on the farm is 'dignified. Carrying out the Instrtn - j tlons of the club trains the hoy up 'in the way he should grow, so that when he gets old he will not depart j thereform. If seasons are favorable1 in Sumter County 1 am looking for i this to be the most successful club | that we have ever organized in Sumter county. J. Frank Williams. _ 4 NEWS FROM MAYKSVILLK. School Closes Successful Year Un der Principalishp of J. II. Hamilton ?R. I>. Fpps Relievers Address? Rarnett Store Filtered?Tobacco House Heplared?- Persona I. Mayesville, May 23.?The closing exercises of the Mayesville school were held tonight with a very' inter? esting and varied program rendered by the pupils. The program con? sisted of songs, recitations, drills and pantomimes. Last night Hon. R. I). Rpps of Sum? ter, representative in the legislature, delivered a most practical and timely address on education and kindred subjects. Thin school closes a most success? ful ^ession under the direction of J. R. Hamilton, of Chester, as principal and Miss Lucile White, Jefferson, and Sarah Humllton, Dillon, assistants The store of J. R. Rarnett .on Main Street was broken Into early this morning, the thief shatterng -one of the large plate glass windows and ob? taining two pah 8 of shoes which were In the window. The burglar had a narrow escape as Chief Hlnson came up in time to tire three shots at the man and from the marks made by the bullets, they must have come pretty close to the fleeing burglar. He jip pears to have escaped on a horse Vy another street before the chief could j get near enough to stop him. This is the second time this store has been entered through the front. T^e? stock of goods Of Chas. Rich? ardson were sold this morning at pub? lic auqtion to satisfy a mortgage held by the Hank of Mayesville. The stock and fixtures were bought by JL . P. DesChamps. ttt Work has been commenced on. the repairing and cleaning up of the old Pudding' Swamp Tobacco warehouse in order to have everything In shape for the opening of the tobucco market here In July. Miss Elmo Mayes has returned home after teaching in the Westminster school during the past session. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson and Miss McPherson of Florence countf**f*Arc visiting at the home of W. T. Cooper. Mrs. It,. A. Chandler. Sr., has re? turned home after a visit to relatives in Columbia. (iALU)WAY CilOTS (JOOD JOB. South Carolinian Selected by President as u Member of Civil Service Com? mission. Washington. May 23.?Charles M. Galloway of Columbia has been se? lected by President Wilson as a mem? ber of the civil service commission and his nomination is expected to be j sent to the senate within the next few days. It has been understood for sonte , l time that this appointment would most likely be made and there was muoh Satisfaction shown here today when it became assured that It would be forthcoming almost Immediately. Mr. Galloway had the indorsement not only of the members of the South Carolins delegation in congress but It is also understood that between 25 and 30 senators Indorsed him besides other well known piddle men else? where. Therefore it was much pleasure for bis friends here to leuln today that he would soon be appointed to this high position. Mr. Qalloway la secretary to Sen? ator R. I?. Smith and clerk tt? the committee on Immigration. His appointment will undoubtedly meet with hearty approval. This Interests Every Woman. ?A family doctor suid recently that a*omen come to him thinking thai the) have female trouble, but when he treats them for their kidneys and bladder, they aoon recover. Tins is worth knowing, and also that Foley Kidney Pills are the best and safest medicine a< such times. They are tonic in action, quick In results. They will help you ..dvt. There are feV plates wbe li have not turned up (hen Kit haul Austin or supposed A uatin Cure for Stomach Disorders. Disorders of the stomach may he avoided by the uae or OMmberlaln'* jfTjlhietM. Man) \ ery rnmfl-sable cures 'lmv. been effected 1>* tSuid-tablets. 1 Sold b) all dealers Advt. N !5 ? GOVERNMENT WANTS HI LLS IN? DICTED ONCE MORE. Federal Attorneys Peer Thai Defects In Pending Accusations Will De? feat its End and Cotton Price Hol sters will Escape, New York, May 24.?The depart? ment of justice has decided to seek the relndlctment of Frank Hayne and Wm. P. Brown of New Orleans, Eu? gene Scales of Texas and Col. Ftobt, M. Thompson of New York on the charge that they conspired t<? corner the cot? ton crop of 1909. This was learned today when sub poenas were Issued by Fnited States District Attorney Marshall for the ap? pearance next week hefore the federal grand jury of the witnesses upon whose testimony the indictment now standing against them was found. The document contained Haws, it is understood, which the government fears might stand in the way of con? viction. It charged that, with James A. Patten of Chicago, the defendants conspired to create a bull pool with the intention (if artiflcally raising the price of cotton in order to obtain a profit of $10,000,000, Patten pleaded guilty last February to the sixth count of the indictment, known as the "contract count," which alleged that the defendants entered! into contract to buy up all the raw cotton produced in 1909 and to hold it out of the market until November. 191 a. He was fined $4,000 and under an agreement between Iiis counsel am A the department of justice the other counts in the indictment were nolle prossed. Constiimtlon Cured. Dr. King's New Life Pills will re? lieve constipation promptly and get your bowels in healthy condition again. John Supsic, of Sanbury, Pa., says: "They are the best pills 1 ever used, and I advise everyone to' use them for constipation, indigestion and liver complaint." Will help you. Price 25c. Recommended by your druggist.?Advt. FOR DONG STA PL K COTTON. Modern Gin Will he Fret ted in Flor? ence. Florence. May 25.-^S. II. Saunders is to erect a new and modern gin, particularly for long ataple cotton, on the property near the gas plant. The capacity will be 40 bajes a day. lie will use a 75-horse power electric motor for power. With this modern pngine in Florence it ik expected that this market will improve as the centre for long staple cotton. ?A man living at Auburn. New York had a severe attack of kidney and bladder trouble. Being a working man, not wanting to lose time, he cured himself completely by using Fo ley Kidney Pills. A year later he says: "It is a Pleasure t?> report that the-cure was permanent." His name is J. A. Farmer. Sibert's Drug Store. ?Advt. . mm Wjth the boys and #irls of the city commencement is the, principal sub? ject of discussion just now, and with the girls the chief subject connected with commencement is the dresses which will be worn. Host Medicine for Colds. When a druggist recommends a remedy for colds, throat and lung troubles, you can feel sure that he, knows what he Is talking about. C. Lower, Druggist, of Marion, Ohio, writes of Dr. King's New Discovery: "1 know Dr. King's New Discovery is the best throat and lung medicine I sell. It cured my wife of a severe bronchial cold after all other reme dies failed." It will do the same for you if you are suffering with a cold or any bronchial, throat or lung COUgh. Keep a bottle on hand all the i time for everyone in the family to use. It is a home doctor. Price 50c and $1.00. Guaranteed by your drug? gist.?Advt. I WINTHOP GOLLKGE Scholarship and Fntrance Examhutt Ion. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col? lege and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 4, at 9 A. Mi Applicants must be not less than sixteen years of age. When \ scholarships are vacant after July 4 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examina- I tlon. provided thev meet the condit? ions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to Pres? ident Johnson before the examination for scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are, worth $100 and free tuition. The next Session will open September 17. 1913. For fur? ther information and catalogue, ad? dress Pres. D. 15. Johnson, Kock Hill. S. C.?Advt For the Weak and Nervous. Tlred-OUt, weak, nervous men and women would feel ambitious, energet? ic, full of life and always have a good appetite, if thev would do the sensible thing lor health- take Flee trie Hitters. Nothing better for the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe their lives to this won? derful home remedy. Mrs. <? Rhine \:iult. of Vestal Center, N. Y . says. "I regard Kleetrle Hitters as one of th? greatest of gifts. I can never forger what it has done for me." Get a bottle yourself and see what a dll ference it will make in your health iJnly 60c and $1.00 Recommended by your drtis^lst. ? Advt. CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR' IN SUMTER COUNTY. _ 11 Comparative Statement Showing Receipts^ of Dispensary During Two Months of 1909, and Express and Freight Receipts for Same Months of 1913, The following table shows the gross receipt! from the sab* of liquor of the county dispensary (Sumter and Mayesville) during tin- month* ?>f March and April, 1*09 (the last year the county dispensary was in Oper? ation) in comparison with the grosa receipts of liquor at freight and ex? press offices in Sumtcr County during March and April, 1913. The figures In both cases are official. The figure! for dispensary sales are taken from the record! of the county board ot control, while the freight and express receipts were compiled from the rec? ord! in the railway and express of? fices by the agents at the respective Offices. While the claim is not made that the figures show absolutely all the liquor that was imported into Sumter county during March and April, the comparative statement is approximately correct and shows that there has been u marked decrease in the consumption ?>f liquor In Bumter County since the dispensary was clos March A April, flit. ?V i Ca?. Value. Express. Sumter .. ..1,296 $2,41!?.90 A. C. L. Freight Sumter?beer and whis 997 1,971.09 Sou. Ry Freight Sumter, Heer.45 bids. '> |0.|6 Whiskey.22C. 0 7 4.00 Dalsell.4l'?; 939.00 Rembert!.2U?? 413.90 Mayesville. . . '..538 720.00 Lynchburg.4 1 92.00 Wedgetield.31 122.00 Hagood. 143.60 Toml.M.oca.ti ed, despite tfcfl Activity of the bluvl ttgerb end life mm lal plubat it wa**.. Impoeeible tojaacertain from the reo orda ??i tin- fcounty dispensary board * of control ihm number of- gallons of** liquor sohl during March and April IHM4.?, ami the figures given shnw tin* retail selling 'price of the liquor. Km reasonable allowance that might bo made for the difference in cost of liquor in gallon or ease lots from* mail ortler houses ami the retail price charged by the county,dispensary would reduce the hulk of liquor soltj by the dispensary to a parity with th*i freight and express receipts. If ai^ allowance of 50 per cent is made for, the dispensary profit on sales, the cost value of the liquor sold by the df spell-' Bary would still be twice us great as the value of liquor now imported *hy blind timers, clubs and individuals for personal use; These figures establish beyond reasonable doubt that the use of liquor has decreased under pro? hibition, although conditions may not be ideal with respe< i to intemperance. ' ? \ * March \- Sei difference m . April., value of liquof , If 01 between. years mi:: * !Vo!>*.1 dal Value Oal VirTinV* .. ..-fit If 1-2 $1LM.?.1!5 1,'J0<; 1-1! %:,2Wi6' ???y+\< ii Ts 224,00 r>7l l.?*J.?M :i5.oo L'L'.OO 36 oo 1.00 7.oo 22.00 |4S8 26 $7.6711-. utspensary Sales March and April, 1909.$iM,f.?;>s Percent decrease in >umption in monej valuation.74m Per Cti Arrests for drunkenness during year 1909. Arrests for drunkenness during year 1911. Penpenl decrease, arrests for drtinkenes*.. Note: The above record includes Lonchbur*;, which No allowance is made for increase in population. Ju?t Think it Over You need the assistance of fl good bank to do business with. We need new depositors in order to increase our business yearly. Having dealt fairly with others for 24 years, don't you think your checking account would be safe with us. The Bank of Sumter Wire Fence We t> 11 > illred fro mtlte Rtcvl niilU in rar I? Mills Ii?r ? ash tri III ail iltscoimtM off, tills enaWt'H u** ??? sell you m ihr lowest |M'h*es, whu-Vi wr n-uniiinlec in ilo. Booth-Harby Live Stock Co. Sumter, ... South Carolins ????^?????????ea#a*oaaaa#*aaa#aaaaaaeee4eeeete*eej|