The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-11
Some Random Thoughts.

Some Random Thoughts.
Under plans as outlined at the
County Union meeting last Friday,
for the organization Of County Fair,
opposition to the scheme was re-
moved and the County Union in
dorsed the same by unanimous vote
IL now remains to be seen what the
mass meeting will do. and whether
the business men Of Sumter will be
willing to dea, as iiberaily In the mat
ter as Capt. Claffay reported they did
In orangeburg.
III they do and are willing to so
safeguard the stock that under no
possible circumstances that may arise
can small group of men squeeze
Que the small stockholders. and ap-
propriate to their private fortunes the
grounds that may be purchased. then
can see no reason why IL should not
be success on n scale fitting to the
importance Of the agricultural inter-
ests Of the county and the prog
ress Of the City of Sumter.
But there is nc use to be afraid
to sound a word Of caution. that the
rights OF the smaller contributor
must be- protected against anyone
and everyone who would try to make
money out OF IT, Aud thaG any hold
up game as acquiring the necessary
land In n desirable location will be
to kin II In the start.
Capt Claffey stated friday that IL
those who discussed 1t then would
speak out In the mass meeting. and
others from all sections Of the coun-
~ would do the same. 30 that there
could be a full understanding. he
saw no reason why II should not be
organized on n permanent basis. II
am making these remarks to urge all
who would soc 1t succeed to attend
the mass meeting that will be called
and to speak out In the same.
1 want to call the attention of
some Of the farmers who were kick.
ing about the provisions Of the State ]
Warehouse bill to the resolutions
Comniiss' oncr watsors gave to the !
pic"" ir the daily papers of June 9Th
about regulating the size Of the bale |
OF cotton and the tare and charging
extra freight of soc OF $1O0 per
Eale on certain sizes of bales. These
resolutions were adopted by buyers,
exporters. cotton exchanges. railroads
and ocean carriers-and "nairy a |
farmer In the bunch"
Which you rather see done, these
measures forced on you by the trade
or regulate them by your own CO.
operative agreements in your own in
terests? hope the reforms will be
received. but would like to see the
growers have some sayso In them. l
would like to see the farmers or
ganixed TO lead In improved methods.
instead OF organizing to fight some
oppressive measure that would not
be thought Of II We were on to our
business as we should be.
You farmers OF Sumter County
who did not see the appeal OF the
State President In the daily papers,
nor In the Progressive Farmer, will
you read II now in this column, and
SEQ that Sumter County is properly
organized SO that your influence may
be felt for good In the meeting OF
the State Union July 23rd. Gath. at .he
Isle OF Palms. A good program is
being prepared. We are anxious TO
have you with us to help solve wisely
one OF the problems that confront us.
Read what Commissioner Watson says
about the prospects for cotton prices
and the need for immediate action
To meet any and all conditions. There
Is only about Ave weeks now for you
TO get In line.
The County Union decided to de.
vote the Gains Nil! meeting OF July
btn to- a discussion Of how to build
up the efficiency OF the Union Brok-
erngo company. and To that end all
the stockholders. directors and the
manager. are invited to- be present
IL h my purpose TO have an expert
either from the Department OF Agri-
culture or from some successful Pro