The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-05

STATE, Dut let tncm 'nandS OH the
great work of the agricultural society
of their State. except to promote it's
interests.
Night Openings.
After many efforts we at last
have the opportunity Of trying the
plan of opening the gates of the fair
grounds to the public at night, and
believe with good business manage
ment this will be made TO pay the So
ciety and permit thousands of peo-
pie In Columbia. who never see the
fair. 10 attend and enjoy the benefits
derived from its educational features
Agricultural Progress OF the State
"The general agricultural condition
of our State Is in good shape, and
believe that We are on the very eve
OF great agricultural and industrial
developments. The progress that is
oeins made In the production Of corn
will in the near future cause South
Carolina to be a great corn raisig
State. The editor of the New York
Herald once said that If the people
of South Carolina would raise less
hell, and more corn they would be
better off. We are going to raise
more corn, more cotton and more fine
stock; but as long as the descendants
of the men VINO wore the gray the
descendants of the men who followed
Jackson and Lee, Hampton. Bratton,
Hagood, Butler, Connor and Mart
Gary live. as long as the shades Of
those illustrious warriors live in the
corridors Of fame we will reserve the
right to raise hell also. when the
occasion requires.
Distinguished Agriculturist Absent.
II invited James Wilson, secretary
Of agriculture for the United States.
to deliver an address here on Fri
day and / regret to inform you that
he Is unavoidably detained He has
done much to benefit the agricultural
interest of our State. He is a great
man. who has proved that he has the
interest of our Southland at heart and
can rise above party lines and ma
t!onal politics.
Good Roads.
II would like to see this society
take more interest in the good road
movement of our State. Right here
Is the place for the good road work
that has been begun to be carried
out. Good roads mean increased value
OF lands. reduction in the cost of
hauling. and general prosperity to
the country at large.
Press OF the State.
II have received most able and
courteous support In promoting the
far from almost the entire press of
the State. and am grateful to them
for their patriotic and unselfish as
sistance.
Statement.
Il stated some time since that
could not allow my name to be pre-
sented to you for reelection. My
heart is full Of gratitude to my
friends for their confidence In me-
and the loyalty of their friendship
In retiring as president Of your So
iety, think not that my interest Is
abated in one single particular. In
the great work that you are doing
and are destined to accomplish. I
will uphold and aid. as far as am
able any president that this society
will elect.
Compliments To Working Force.
II congratulate you on the work
Ing force that now represents your
interests. They are courteous ener-
getic and earnest In their work, and
desire to thank them publicly for
the able assistance they have given
me at all times.
Duty Performed.
Il have served You as presiden.
for three terms. the last two was
unanimously elected. / have tried
to do my duty. have hewed
straight to the line. regardless OF
where the chips would fall In the
protection of your interest. 1t is
impossible to please all. and have
not tried to do so. TO win the well
done of my friends, to place the ag-
ricultural soicety of my State on the
very highest standard that it could
reach. has been my aim. In that I
have had the hearty cooperation OF
the great majority of you. and I
thank you for the courtesy you have
always shown me and for the help
you have given me to succeed in ny
efforts. Without your help my ad-
ministration and my worn> would
have bppn o faiIura