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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

Logically, labor and capital are friends Each is
necessary companion of the other Both essential
to development and progress Either without the other
is HELPLESS.
Unless capital is to enjoy reasonable return for its
investment it will not be attracted to the development
of industries, and consequently when withdrawn or
withheld from investment, labor will be reduced and
opportunities limited for employment and development
Therefore shall advocate legislation which will IN
duce capital unhesitatingly to seek to perform its
proper function in developing present industries,
and to enter new fields of research for the attainment
of further industrial progress.
Firmly openly, and unhesitatingly, stand for or
ganzed labor both as legal and moral right. This is
day of specialization and organization and labor in
my opinion must of necessity keep pace with the times
Labor organizations based uprghtness and honesty
of purpose, certainly should be encouraged in every
legitimate end they seek; and when so recognized,
they are capable Of producing the most satisfactory
results Without the necessary protection and nflu-
which organization gives, the aborng man is oft
times harassed the assertion of his legal rights and
is frequently mpeded in earning competency Care
f and legislation, looking to the announcement
and protection Of organized labor, without undue dis
elimination against the rights fthe unorganized
working man. is an important public issue which
shall meet squarey and act upon in accordance with
the views herein expressed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13
RURAL CREDITS.

favor broadening of the scope in our present
Rural Credit Act so as to extend it's benefits to needy
but worthy farmers conceive the greatest purpose
of the system to be to furnish farmers, and particu
lavly those just beginning life, who are without COM
mercia credit but who do possess integrity and ambl-
to1 opportunity Of becoming owners Of their farms
and homes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13

AS candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Congress in the approaching primary, take this means
of submitting to the consideration and judgment OF
the Democratic voters of Sumter County my position
on several of the important national questions.
On account of the fact that there will be but
lar meeting in your County, at which the voters may
have an opportunity to hear discussion OF the views
hold with reference to pending ard proposed egisla
tion 1 adopt this method of placing before the people
of this County the platform upon which my candidacy
rests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13
MERCHANT MARINE.

believe that the encouraging of international COM
n1arce by capable merchant marine will serve to
strengthen the bonds of commercial friendship with
the other nations of the world and afford people an
opportunity to enjoy the benefits of international mar
kets. Our trade coastwise and abroad must not only
be mantained but the advantages today confronting
American trade, seized and utilized.
The difficulties with regard to shipping facilities en-
countered in the recent furnish an indication as
to our need for bottoms adequate to transport Amer
can goods on the high seas, and the efficiency with
which this government met and overcane that urgent
war need furnishes US with an inspiring example OF
what may be done for our commerce abroad IN times
of peace favor merchant marine of adequate ton
mage to uphold and maintain Independent of foreign
owned bottoms Americas trade with all nations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13

The coming OF the autonobile has made system
Of roads as much interstate il its character as rail
us now are; in fact more so, becausesgood roads di-
ro:y affect The happiness ad welfare Of more people
than do the railroads. believe II eielal ald TO ooa
roads when tat aid can be utilized une, local direc
ton ts and aI4i # elected @ to CONGRESS- WI abe 70 get every
dollar can for road purposes SO o2g as no a.?e!s1l-
braces are attached which will c15arrass oea diIec-
tion or supervision in the ubuidins and maintenance
Of our highways Motor transportation is today rival
ing the railroads as common carrier OF freight and
passengers and 4 is sound economy to billiG o2n roads
IS AIT cries of transportation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13

consequently lays djsn1cri1natins burden Ct taxa
ton upon the people of this section, must be met.
believe in the tine-l1onoIel principle to which the
Democratic Party has always adhered Of tariff SUI
cant for revenue purposes only, and free list nclud-
ing the necessary articles CT general consumption
shall vigorously oppose any form OF system OF tarlsE
duties laid solely 60: protective purposes,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13
RECONSTRUCTION ERA.

Our returned veterans of the World War come back
to their home land with enlarged visions OF world al
fairs. They have gathered ideas abroad which no
doubt will enlarge and strengthen their conception Of
the duties and responsibilities OF our social and eco
nonc life and which be adopted and woven into
legislation for the common good On the other hano
Bolshevism and many other European ideas and ls1s,
SO abhorrent to the principles OF free government
should be branded in the very beginning pestience
and swept from midst by legislation SO drastic as
to render their further growth impossible
MILITARY CODE
Our military code in my opinion is unfit in many
spects for the naval and military forces CT 1ree ana
democratic people. Alterations should be effected
which would oblterate the pomp and useless inagln-
ary distinction in social equality between officers and
: enlisted men.
WAR TIME LEGISLATION AND REF0RM OF
FEDERAL COURT RULES.
In order that return to pre-war and normal status
may be effected, advocate the Immediate abolition of
legislation passed purely and simply measures
Under the war legislation the principle OF State Rights
has been invaded to such an extent as to materially
impair it's significance.
In justice to the public the rules of the Federal Courts
should be modified and amended as to insure htl
gants and defendants reasonable inexpensive and fair
trials by providing for the trial of cases in the con-
n1unty which they arise. Further, the rules should
be amended to safeguard any possible practice Of
autocracy by presiding officials.
EDUCATION.
carrying to grander and higher national destiny.
Progress is the command of the age. Capable free gov
ernment is the highest product of emancpated minds.
Figures recently compiled show that forty-four out of
every hundred American children, do not attend school,
The recent draft act revealed lack Of educational pre-
paredness which is appalling an in favor of better
and higher system of educational Advantages for all
classes. believe with Spencer that education is the
preparation for complete living, and stand for that
preparation which will insure to every Individual the
maximum attainment of life, liberty ard happiness.
PRIMARY ELECTION SYSTEM
The Democratic Party of this State selects It's party
nominees for the General Election by what is known
as the Primary Election System. Laws and rules GOV
erning this primary system, have been framed to
safeguard the rule of the majority expressed by ballot
believe in the rule of the majority and sacredIy
pledge myself as white South Carolina Democrat, 70
support the nominee selected my a ma ority Of the
white Democratic voters of this District for Congress-
TARIFF
The return to power Of a Republican majority. in
both Houses of Congress, brings the tariff vital
issue to the front The Republican fight for high pro-
lection on articles Of consumption by the South which
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

believe in the development of olr inland water
TRANSPORTATION facilities In the development of our
navcae streams advocate comprehensive yet def
mite and conservative system Of channel improvements.
shall labor for the improvement OF the Congaree,
Wateree Satee and zGsto River systems, v?leh viii
result in giving to middle Carolina trade cheap water
TRANSPORTATION 70 deep sea pocts.
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AMERICANISM.

In this day OF Americas widening influence amcns
the nations of the world, the fundamental principle OF
individual freedom and equality ennunciated in our
American Constitution and the principle OF free gov
srnment under which nation has prospered, have
grown into world meaning and significance. The
spirit and genius of self government, successfully prac
ticed by the American people, have extended beyond
American borders, and its benign influence is to-day
spreading among progressive peoples everywhere
Thus it is that the horizon of American Democratic
Government is breaking upon foreign nations, and our
added influence in world affairs gives deeper meaning
to the term "Americansm' Apparently, destiny has
decreed the mission to American democracy not only
to achieve the highest and best III government for our
own people; but as well, to point the way toward an
advanced civilization among the other nations of the
earth.
AS result new questions of national policy and in
ternatonal relationships confront the American legls
lator It is important, therefore, that our lately &C
quired high international status be maintained; and
the measure of our influence abroad will be determined
in large degree by the proficiency with which the
American Congress interprets the aspirations Of the
American people. In my opinion the people OF the Sev
erth Congressional District desire that wherever the
term "Americanis1" shall be used, it shall stand for
all that is honorable upright and worthy, and if be
chosen as your representative in Congress- it shall be
my ambition and purpose to employ whatever talent
possess to the maintenance Of these high ideals at
home and abroad
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PEACE TREATYY. Z.

Under the American Constitution the power to rat
fy treaties is vested the Senate Of the United States
but the wisdom Of immediate ratification, in Us en-
trety of the Peace Treaty appeals to every patriotic
American.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-13
PRIMARY ELECTION sYsTE;yI.

The return to power of Republican majority. in
both Houses of Congress, brings the tariff vital
issue to the front The Republican fight for high pro
lection on articles Of consumption by the South which
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
Edwards
Nero. 60.

down the canals. The canals ale
old, and once were the only means
Of transportation.
Some women in America com.
plain about not having washing
machines and everything modern,
but they wash here in cold water,
kneeling down by the side of a
brook, and washing with paddle
and brush.
I have heard from America six
times since leaving there, and you
can imagine how glad am to hear
from home. was in France four
months before ! received any mail
at all. never had better health
In America than | have here.
feel good all the time, | have no
idea how long ! will remain in
France. My best regards are for
the Sharp county boys who have
been discharged and are at home
again, and we know they will not
forget the others Of us who are
still far from home.
Mr.. Editor, 1t is so difficult tC
send money home If you will seId
mt the Record and be patient
will pay you when | Oct home.
shall be glad to oct the news from
Sharp county.
Claude N. Mason.
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
Commissioners And Assessors Ap-
pointed For Read District No. l.

Judge James M Simpson held
county court here Monday a n d
Tuesday.
W. C. Shaver, A. j. Stovall and
D. X. Taylor we're appointed as a
Confederate pension board for the
county. This board holds annual
meetings to pass upon claims for
Confederate pensions, and serves
without compensation.
Former County Treasurer j. l.,
Gyneard was appointed road over
seer in Piney Fork township to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
R. A. Smith a few weeks ago
A large petition from taxpayers
in Road Improvement District No |
was presented to the court asking
him to refund the taxes paid in
the district for the year 1919
and not to appoint new commits
sioners for the district. Judge Simp-
son declared he was forced to deny
the petitioners their request for the
reason that the law would not allow
him to make refundine order fol
the money paid in as taxes anc
that the same law compelled hin
to appoint commissioners and pro
ceed with the road. Judge Simpson
says the affairs of the district have
reached such a stage that TO have
granted the demands Of the peti
toners would have involved cost!
litigation upon the district, which il
the end would not have resulted a
1.-The petitioners demanded OF him.
Judge Simpson appointed Miltol
Stokes, W. A. Edwards and Claud
Coger of Evening Shade as commits
sioners for the district and W. ]
Witten OF Cave City, W. H. Eason o
Maxville and 0. C. Shaver Of Even
ine Shade as a board Of surveyors
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25

Who was student in the school
here.
DR.. L. L. Sullivan was looking
after some professional business at
Evening Shade Wednesday.
c. H. Justus has his new black
smith shop in running gear now.
We do not lack for blacksmith shops
here.
DR.. 6. T. Lamar and family OF
Cave City were here Saturday night
attending the program rendered by
the school,
F. M. Biggs was at Evening Shade
the first part of the week attending
to some business matters and meet.
ing his friends.
Mrs. E. l.. Sullivan went to Mem
phis last week to be with her mother,
Mrs. Jasper Hutchison, who was
in a hospital in that city. Mrs.
Hutchison returned to her home
near here q few days ago, and her
very many friends will be glad to
know that she is much improved in
health,
Prof. J. W. Taylor closed a very
successful term Of school here Sat-
urday night, when quite an interest
ing program was rendered before
large crowd The boarding students
in the school have all returned to
their homes. We have appreciated
their stay among us very much, and
hope to have them back in tho
school next year.
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
SCOTT TOWNSHIP BOY IN FRANCE
Has Seen Women Pulling Boats Load
ed With Coal, Wood Or Stone.

Editor Record.--I am just wonder
ine whether the people Of grand old
Sharp county would appreciate a
few words from one Of its citizens
or notY If you will be kind enough
to permit it | will write a short
letter, and tell you Of happenings
since January the 3Otb.
January the 3Oth with six other
sereeants and three corporals, ! was
transferred from Nevers, France, to
Allerey, France. At Allerey the
U. S. Government has erected a
very large hospital camp. Many Of
the boys who we're brought from
the front lines wounded by bullets,
shells and that awful thing known
as eas we're sent here and many
pitiful sights I've seen In this camp.
| | can not keep from thinking Of the
many old mothers whose sons came
over to fight for their country. |
often think how they would like to
know, or just to hear one word
from their dear sons,
Friends, please let me say some
thing for the Red Cross nurses
You who have never been in army
camps cannot realize the value Of our
nurses, They do hard work every
day and night as well, trying hard
to serve the boys, Don't tell me
that they are not sacrificing years
Of their lives
Allerey 10 located in the eastern
part Of France on the Saone river
and In the division Of Saonc e'
Loire. This region was once, II
the olden times, known as Bureupsy
We are 10 about two hundred kilo
meters Of Switzerland, and we car
see the mountains Of that country
| have Travelled come In this coun'
try and | wish | could describe the
beautiful scenery here. Can yot
imagine travelling alone the public
highway Of a forebn country anc
seeing the Inhabitants ill the SOL
with ancient implements drawn by
oxen1 | have seen more oxen III
one day here than ! ever saw ID
my whole life before And can
you imagine seoine canals lilled
With boats drawn by Spanltfl
mules OF burrosV have even seer
women pulling boats loaded heav'
Nv with coal, wood or e,one up and
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
GIN MACHINERY FOR SALE

The entire machinery Of my gin
will be sold at less than one-fourth
Of cost Of new machinery. The din
Is a two.stand seventy.saw GulleIt
plain breast system, consisting tf
suction pipes for cotton and setd
condenser, press, belts aud so Or.
The engine is forty horse power,
the boiler Is a forty.6ve horse pow =
or. The saws and brushes only
used part Of last season. This 10
the entire machinery just like II
run the last day we einDed this
season. The machinery 10 oil IN
fair condition, We have einntd
$50 TO 800 bales on Il the past few
years, Reason for selling 10 thtl
my cotton trade has outsrown the
size Of my Gin and | am going to
install a larger Gin to enable me to
handle more cotton. II interested,
write me or come at once, as thiD
machinery 10 to be sold at u sacri
hco,
VIII NuvaH
Sulphur Rock, Ark
- saa- -
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
the POUCHKEEPSIE LETTER
School Is Ended With An Interesting
Program BY Students.

Bob King and Bryan Hutchinson
made a business "trip to Williford
Friday.
Make Allison Of Batesville was
here Saturday. All his friends were
clad to see him.
=, Claude Jones Of Jesup was here
Saturday and was accompanied
home by bis sister, Miss Maude
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25

~ office Ia hereby given that the undersisn-
IN ed, as Tax Assessor OF Sharp County
Arkansas. will meet the taxpayers OF said county
for the purpose OF assossing the Real and Pcr'
sonal property and per capita tax for tho year
1919, at the following times and places. to'wti
Lower North Township, Al Cox school house
Monday, May 3, 1919
Upper North Township, at Wirth. Tuesday
Mayo
North Union Township, at Banks. Wednesday
until noon. May7
North Union TownDhIp, AT Hilltop. Wednesday
afternoon, May7,
South Union Township, At Martins Creek
Thursday. Nav -.
Jackson Township. Al willIford, Friday and
Saturday NAV land 10.
North Lebanon Township Al sltka Monday
May is,
South Lebanon fownsho, At potson, Tneedsy'
MAY 10,
Morgan Township. Al Center, Wednesday, Nay
H.
Davidson Township at King Mills ThuradSy'
May 10,
Highland Township, al Precinct, Friday May
"a,
Lave Greek Township al Rose Pond Saturday
May II.
Washington Township, at Precinct Mondsy'
Nav 10,
South Big Rock Township, AT Emery, Tuesday
May 20.
North Big Rock Township, al poushkeepsie'
Wednesday, May n,
strawberry Township. Al Precinct Thursday
MAY 70,
Blg Crssk Township. st Union FRIDAY, Mas
"a,
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
NOTES FROM ASH FLAT
Road District Extending From Mel.
bourne To Hardy Is Organized.

Miss Laura Boothe, who has been
on the sick list, is reported much
improved.
: L. j. Worel is able to be up a
part of the time now, following an
illness of several weeks, which fact
his many friends will be glad to
know.
Phillips Bros. & Co., have resum.
ed the mercantile business, after
having been closed for some time.
Many friends of this firm will be
pleased at their success.
Preparations are being made for
a big county fair here this year; in
fact, it is hoped to make the fair
this year the best we have ever had
here. If the crop season is a good
one this hope will be realized.
H. c. Keck, the real estate man,
and his family moved back to this
place lately, after having spent
three or four months at Salem He
has had several prospective land
buyers looking at this section in the
past few days.
II our letter last week had arriv-
led at the Record Office on time it
, would have told Of the marriage
Of Cecil Armstrong and Miss Ella
Bristow, fine young people of our
town, who have the best wishes of
many friends.
Daniel Boothe came in home last
Sunday morning. having been
mustered out of the army. He says
army life is all right in its way, but
that there is no place as good as
the U. S. A., and especially Sharp
county, Arkansas.
Jack Rogers, who now resides in
Oklahoma, spent a day or two
this week in Ash Flat in the inter.
est of an insurance company. Mr.
Rogers was raised in this Sec
ton and met many old friends
during his stay in the town.
II does seem to the writer of
these lines that the people Of Cave
City, Evening Shade and Ash Flat
ought to get to work now for good
road connecting these towns. We
certainly endorse the Record mans
} ideas on the good roads question.
Uncle Charley" Shaver accom-.
panied by his son, Owen, and his
nephew, Hade Shaver, Of Evening
Shade, spent short time in Ash
Flat Sunday. This was the first
visit of Uncle Charley" to this town
in a number Of years, and his old
friends were glad to see him,
Senator Ebert Goodwin Of Mel
bourne and Judge 7, j. Ashley of
lizard county we're here Saturday
enroute to Hardy, where n good
roads meeting was held that day,
AT that time road district was
organized from Melbourne by way
of Franklin and Ash Flat to Hardy
and from Mammoth Spring to
Hardy, under the road act passed
through the last general assembly
by Senator Goodwin, after 1t had
been endorsed by the representa-
tives OF the counties included In
the bill. Senator Goodwin addressed
a large crowd Of people on the
streets here and explained the road
proposition to the satisfaction Of
our people, w. W, Bristow YVES
chosen as road commissioner foI
the proposed road from Melbourne
to Hardy. Senator Goodwin Is sop
Of E. W, Goodwin Of this township
and we believe he Is one of the
coming young men Of the country
He is a probable candidate for con
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25

which furnishes fuel 10 warm
the body, helps make pure,
red blood and maintain the system
In a state Of robustness 20 that
the bufetins winds or the sudden
chill Of evening arc enioyed rather
than feared. For comfort Of "a
body and bouyant health, IN
take Scott's Emulsion. NV
Scott 4 sowus, sloouasld, MI w ~
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25
Tax assessors Notice

Big Crock Township, suCslamine Saturday
May a.
Scott Township, at Grange, Monday. May 70,
Scott Township. at shelbyyille Tuesday, May
81.
Scott Township, at Wildcat Wednesday until
noon. May 2s,
Scott Township, at Etns, Wednesday after
noon, May 2s.
Cave Township. at Fsirview. Thursday Nay
90
Csye Township. at Cave City, Friday and Sat-
urday. May 30 and u.
Sullivan TOWNSHIP. at Maxyills, Monday June
o.
sullivan Township. At Briets Spring Toesdsy
June ..
Sullivan Township at Sidney Wednesday AMI
Thursday. June 4 and b.
johnson Township, NJ ST. Paul, Friday, June o.
Hardy Townahip, AT Hardy, June 10 II inaa'
slve.
Richwoods Township at cash Flat Thur'lv
and Friday Juno i2 and 10,
Rlchwooda Township, AT Ballard satirl.s,
June II, until noon,
Rlehwoods Township, at Jaekaon's Store, Sat
ufdav afternoon June ~
piney Fork Township at Evening Shade fflfn
June is TO "a inclusive.
All persons are hsrsby requested to bring
correct descriptions Of their landD In order 10
prevent errors In assessments,
The Assessors penalty undsr the law sH p'r
cent of al tssss due with ,hs m'rinun rensl'
Of u,
Given under my hand al Evening vhsds Shirp
oountv Arksns. this Aphl b. 1919
Sharp County record., 1919-04-25

See three good Jacks at my bar n
Season, So 10 Ss Sol +. Ham,
Sidney, -