The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-21
PISGAH.

aMa paper issued that day.
PISGAH.
Pisgah, Aug. 16.-Quite NUMBER
nf men from Sumter, KershaW ana
Zee counties attended the picnic at
the DeSaussure State farm on yes
4erdav. II was held in g. pine grove
S,.s. below the buildings, wnere seats
were provided for the comfort OF the
reonle. The morning was cloudy ana
rather sultry, but there was plenty OF
soa lemonade and soft drinks on hand
TO keep all cool and pleasant After
tine spent in social greetings, 1t was
resolved to have some speaking. Ma
sor E. B. cantey, of Camden, was
called to the chair. Mr.. w. NJ: Shan
non. distinguished member OF the
bar. was the first speaker. He saao
he had helped sell the Reid farm 10
the State 20 years ago, and hao not
been on the place since. was agreea-
bly, surprised. at the fine crops on
4be farms and the many improve
,,ents made. Thought it best that the
State keep the farms and work them
as now. He made a good speech.
calls were made for Dr.. Breeden'
Russell, of KershaW, B. M. HUDSON
aar- A. D. Kennedy and others, ana
Sbav followed in short talks. MT.
sanders said that under the present
management 100000 had been spent
sn improvements, $4,000 had been
furuea into the State treasury; that
no money had been borrowed to run
the business, and it could pay all It's
aeb4s today. This is a fine showing
Taought another farm should be es-
xabhshed in the Piedmont section OF
she state. Was not, from human
standpoint, willing to sell the farms
mad put the convicts on the roads.
did not think a convict could live
aeuger than ten or twelve years on
the chaingang, as, at present conduct
ed.
Mr.. A. p. Kennedy said that the
state farm cotton was not drop In
sne bucket on the market, and
Faought the farms ought to be run
zor the best interest of the State. He
shade good talk.
Mr.. B. NJ. Hudson thought that
znen should be invited from all over
ahe, state to the farms every year, ana
hat the State bear the expense OF
feeding them at least, which was
heartily endorsed. The sentiments OF
she crowd was against the sale, Of the
Azxms.
The meeting adjourned, and soon
xfser dinner was announced, and the
crowd enjoyed as nice prepared din
ner as one could wish Of light bread.
Rried fish. old boiled ham, barbecued
pork and mutton, nice corn bread.
xsh stew. butter, pickles and other
things. There was a plenty and to
spare. After some time the crowd
dispersed to ride over the crops.
Mr.. w. B. Gardner, superintendent
OF the farm. and the gentlemen aid
ing him deserve great credit for
their untiring efforts in behalf. Of his
guests. and they succeeded admirably
in giving all most pleasant time.
The crops on this place are the
finest ever saw grow there. The
farm is in high state Of cultivation.
The farm implements and stock are
carefully protected and the convicts
well cared for. The whole place
shows careful management, which
proves Mr.. Gardner to be the right
man for SO important position. He
certainly looks we'll after the inter-
est of the State. It would be hard to
ind two mere compentent men than
Nessr5. Gar..ner and Morris to man
aye the States farming interest.
will tell you more about the crops
late-.
Col. John ]. Dargan and the gentle
men associated with him deserve
great credit for their efforts in at last
getting a monument erected to Gen
Sumter. The only criticism I have
heard of the unveiling ceremonies Is
that no provision was made for re-
Yreshments for the soldiers. while the
officers were taken care of al right
1T seems that the fellows had to care
for themselves as best they could
This probably could not be avoided.
The speech Of ex-Gov. Montague
was fine.
Cart. and Mrs a. P. vinson anc
anughter are visiting at Mr. l. 5
Tinson's.
the rains still continue. and farm
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