The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
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WEDNESDAY, JAN 8, 1895.
Southern Corn for Suffering
Nebraska.
A Timely Movement in Aid
of the Western Farmers.

BALr1MoRE, JAN 2.-The suggestion
made last week by Mr.. R. a. Edmonds
of this city that the South. which had
an abundant corn crop last year.
should ship a full train load of corn
and meal to the farmors of Nebraska,
who are suffering because of the short
age Of the corn crop, has met with
very quick response throughout the
Mr.. Edmonds telegrapbed to the Gov
country. In iuguratiug this movement
ernor of Nebraska as follows: ''ln
view Of the distress reported among
some of the farmers of Nebraska by
reason of the short corn crop, aud in
view Of the abundant crops of the
South, I have suggested the desirabili-
ty of the people of the South uniting
to send at least train load of corr
and provisions to Nebraska for distri-
button to those who are iu want. |
did not mean to intimate in making
this suggestion that the people of Ne
braska are not able to care for those
Who are in want 10 their own State,
but it seemed to me that the time was
opportune for the South to utilize such
an opportunity as this to show to the
world >its appreciation Of the blessings
it has received in an abundant crop
last year, its appreciation of the liber-
ality with which the North and West
e.sp ever met every call from the
South for help in time Of need, and
also an appropriate occasion 10 which
to put into effect forces that would
help to unite our entire countryy obli'-
crate all sectional lines aud show that
we are one people AS Southern
man. and yet above and beyond that.
an American, | believe this effort Of the
South in extending relief to the West
would prove the truth that it is more
blessed to give than to receive
..I have requested Governor Northen
of Georgia, and be has consented to
take charge of the matter and to gather
in Atlanta, whatever contributions
may be offered for the purpose Of maxi
ing up this train load to be shipped
West"
In response to this telegram, Govern
or Grounze of Nebraska, wired Mr..
Edmonds that the proposed donation
will be thankfully received, and that
on behalf of those for whom this gen.
erorus contribution is intended, he de-
sired TO express his appreciation and
also Of the motive prompting the sug
eestion of such a contribution from the
South.
The movement has been taken hold
Of actively in the South. AL Southern
railroads have wired their willingness
to handle contributions free.
The Georgia Southern and Florida
and the Seaboard Air Line have each
wired Offering in addition to carrying
shipments free, to contribute carload
Of material, aud active preparations are
being made for getting together enough
to eli at least sold train. Vice Presi
dent Bald win of the Southern Railway
wired Mr.. Edmonds yesterday that
President Spencer has authorized all
the agents of the line to accept contri-
buttons and has arranged to give the
use of one of the freight depots in At
lanta for consolidating all shipments
there.
In letter received yesterday, Cover
nor Northen states chat he thinks be
will be able to secure least half a
dozen carloads of goods from Geargia
alone. The work of organization in
other parts of the South is proceeding
as rapidly as possible. One of the
first kilograms received in response to
the suggestion was from Hon Hoke
Smith, Secretary OF the Interior. who
said 5: II cordially commend your plan
for sending corn aud meat to Western
Nebraska. Southern farmers have rails
ed more of both this year than their
section will need. I hope your sug
gestion may be executed"
This movement, iuaugurated in
Baltimore, has attracted universal at.
teo.ion. DOT simply as an illustration of
the fact that the South this year has
been able by reason Of its immense
production of corn and meat to con-
tribute literally to the needs of those
who are suffering because of the great
drouth in Nebraska. but as kindly
expression of the friendly interest that
is uniting all parts of the country aud
obliterasipg the sectional lines that SC
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