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VOL. 39 Asheboro, N. C Thursday, August 27, 1914 No. 34
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I PRAISE FOR PRESIDENT WILSON
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WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS OF THE NATION, WITHOUT REGARD
TO POLITICS, HAVE TO SAY ON THE SUBJECT GIVE THE
PRESIDENT FULL CREDIT FOR PREVENTING WAR IN MEXICO
AND HOLD UP HIS COURSE AS AN EXAMPLE FOR THE WORLD
TO FOLLOW NEVER DID THE HEAD OF ANY NATION RE
CE1VE SUCH VINDICATION.
Washington, D. C, Aug. 26 With
practically all of Europe plunged in
war, with the world's commerce and
finance paralyzed, with a domestic
situation existing in consequence
which requires the utmost concentra
tion of reserve wealth, resources and
energies of the United States, the full
significance of President Wilson's suc
cess in avoiding a war with Mexico
is now apparent.
Throughout the country, indepen
dent thought concedes that the nation
is under an obligation to the Presi
dent so immeasurably huge that it
cannot be computed in figures or defi
nite terms.
IF the United States were engaged
in a bloody and costly war below the
Rio Grande, could the crisis of the
past few days have been met without
a crash of credits which would have
eet the nation back twenty years ?
IF this country were at war would
it now be posisble, as has been done,
to proffer American statesmanship to
mediate the differences which have en
gulfed Europe in a maelstrom of de
vastating strife?
IF but why amplify?
The answer is obvious and is being
echoed in the press from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. President Wilson's
coolness, courage, forbearance and
foresight have saved this country
from an evil day. He made it feasi
ble to bring to bear the entire power
of the government, as well as the con
centrated power of commerce and fi
nance to meet the abnormal situation.
He made it possible to work out the
energetic problem by which Ameri
ui jo a.icj uasre aq :a sjsa.iaui uo
the war zone, and under which Amer
ican grain and meats will be hurried
to meet the necessities of the war-
stricken peoples across the Atlantic.
Likewise, the additional all-important
fact stands forth in high relief that
the United States is in good position
to step forward at the right moment
and in the cause of civilization, to
asist in restoring the European equil
ibrium.
Editorial comment by leading Re
publican. Independent. and Democrat
ic newspapers upon the point is of
surprisingly like tenor.
A MAN OF PEACE
Some policies of President Wilson
and they will be assailed again, and
persistently, until some 01 tnem are
changed or defeated, iiut woourou
Wilson, the man. has one ereat claim
to the everlasting gratitude of the
A ,.;., 1, a nlnim that Ml
Taft, also, would have earned were
he in the executive chair; it is based
on the fact that the United States is
at peace today. Had the jingoism of
Hobson and Theodore Rosevelt pre
vailed this continent might now be
torn bv a struggle, smaller' in scope.
V,,, nn'locc hnwihla tli-in thnt vnrinfr
on the continent of Europe. Thanks
to woourow wnson s steauiasi auncr-
in.o In tho wva nf hpspp. ill f:cp of a
widespread and hysterical glamor for
war, this country is today a vast
Instead of having sown the seed of
everlasting hatred in the breast ot a
noio-Minrinir nntinn vp Visivp strpntrtll-
ened the bon.-ls of friendship, and von
tne respect ana trust 01 an me na
tions of the two Americas. Nor can
any one say that we have lost pres
tige in tne eyes 01 tne waruiie nations
of Europe. Boston Advertiser (Rep.)
A TIME TO GIVE THANKS
It would be a chastening and bene
ficial evnoripncp for the critics of
President Wilson's Mexican policy to
sit down and go over tneir criticisms
of a few weeks since. Where would
the world be if the United States and
Mexico were at war today :
At this moment all mankind turns
tn tho TTnitofl State? Nevpr before
in the history of the race has a peo
ple laced such a responsibility, wnn
the Six Great Powers of Europe al
ready at war or trembling on the
verge, this nation is the center of the
world s hopes, lhe great ships ot tne
Seven Seas seek asylum in our har
bors; nations facing panic stretch out
their hands to us for gold; we shall
be called upon to feed the hungry, to
An manv a crracioiiR deed to those
needing the offices of the Good Sama
ritan, perhaps to mediate aetween
bleeding and exhausted foes. And we
in in nnsitinn to resDond to these ap
peals, to preserve 100,000,000 of our
own people in prosperous security, pe
cause our hands are clean of blood and
we are at peace with all the world.
.Suppose-we had been engaged in a
war of subgugation in Mexico, with all
its collossal economic waste, when we
were called upon to sustain the totter
ing business structure of the world.
Suppose, today, the whole of South
America were one red blaze of indig
nation because of our invasion of the
territory of a Latin-American people.
Suppose our financial structure, along
with the straining of the moving of
enormous crops and the incidental dis
turbances from overseas, were weight
ed with the necessity of financing a
costly war, with all sources of inter
national credit, dried up. Suppose
there were no abode of high civiliza
tion on either continent, no single na
tion of wealth and power to whom the
hope of mankind might turn as the
abode of peace. Is it not time to give
thanks for the patient wisdom of the
President? St. Louis Republic.
OUR UNIQUE POSITION
It is interesting to mark how public
opinion changes in some quarters. A
few months ago there was here and
there a spirit of jingoism in this coun
try, and our government was being
urged to make war on Mexico.
Now, instead of being denounced
and ridiculed for his "watchful wait
ing" policy, the President is commend
ed warmly everywhere for not having
embroiled the United States in a war.
This revulsion of feeling is attributa
ble directly to the war in , Europe,
when the United States stands forth
as the one great power in the world
at peace with all nations. Our unique
position at this time meets with hear
ty approval all over the United States.
Boston Globe (Kep.)
THE "SCHOOLMASTER'S VINDI
CATION
In face of this terror of a terror
that would tear Europe to pieces and
have its grim reflection over here in
the rapidly advancing prices for the
necessaries ot life, let us stop to think
for a brief moment of the situation in
our own country only a few months
ago.
They named the President of the
United States the "schoolmaster" then
the men and newspapers that were
shouting for war with the Mexicans.
They sneered at his policy of "watch
ful waiting." They called loudly for
a "strong man" to deal with the prob
lem. And a good many of the news
papers, they must now be ashamed to
remember, roared "On to Mexico
City" in big type, and prated about
putting out the fire when it started
in short, urged the administration of
the government. of the United States
into a bloody and probably long-continued
war.
The "schoolmaster" kept his head
and went patiently along his way of
humanity and good sense, although
once in a while, being human,he show
ed his disgust at unjustified criticism.
But he was not stampeded into light
ing. He was determined to keep the
peace of this continent, and he did it.
Is there a sane man or woman in these
United States today who is sorry for
it?
Does even the most rabid jingo like
to think what would be the condition
of affairs here if, added to the general
tumult and disturbance over the war
threats in Europe, there were a war
of our own costing a million a day and
no one knows how much in blood and
young lives? Would the picture be
any pleasanter if the "schoolmaster"
had been a "glutton for fighting?"
Boston Post (Ind.)
PRESIDENT WILSON
Regardless of s-ecrets of dip'omaty
that mr.y have made the round of the
v.oii.i capita:.-: '.!u:'i:ig Hie Ic.l JV'
months, the wisdom of President Wil
son's rtand for peace between the
United States and Mexico shines clear
er from day to day. With ilurop:; ap
parently on the verge of a terrible
war, it is well to find this country at
peace with all the world, excepting
her proper efforts to protect foreign
lives in Mexico by the landing of a
sufficient force at Vera Cruz Pitts
burgh Post.
A GREAT WORK
The big thing President Wilson ac
complished in the Mexican matter was
not with Mexico so much as with the
United States. How big a thing it
to allay an arroused war spirit is
shown by the European troubles. Only
a commanding personality could have
played with fire(as Mr. Wilson played
with it when he ordered the fleet and
the soldiers to Vera Cruz), and not
have been scorched or have set the
country in conflagration. Kansas
City Star (Ind.)
FRUITS OF MEXICAN POLICY
To the patience, the foresight and
the broad democracyoi tne wnson
administration is due very largely the
just and beneficial solution toward
which the Mexican problem is now
working. Atlanta Journal.
WATCHFUL WAITING
Let us contrast our condition with
that not only of the nations at war,
but the nations struggling for peace
Europe today, and send to the
President assurance of our hearty ap
proval of the course he has taken and
our congratulations upon the success
of that course, which was vehemently
and constantly assailed.
(Continued on page 8.)
THE EUROPEAN WAR
JAPAN JOINS IN THE STRUGGLE
ITALY READY TO JOIN IN
GREAT BATTLE IS RAGING.
..The time limit for the Japanese ul
timatum to Germany, demanding the
surrender of Kiao-Chow expired at
ten o'clock Saturday night, without
any answer being made by the Ger
man government, and war was then
declared on Germany by the Emper
or of Japan. The Imperial rescript
declaring war on Germany was issued
Sunday. It officially inaugurated hos
tilities in the far east as a result of
Germany's failure to reply to the Jap
anese ultimatum. The proclamation
of the emperor sent a thrill through!
the country. Japan s fulfillment of
her obligations to her ally, Great Brit
ain, responds to the popular will from
one end of the land to the other.
Cheering crowds assembled before
public buildings and at night there
were lantern processions through the
streets. The popular manifestations,
however, do not aproach the enthusi
asm which preceded the war with Rus
sia. Count Von Rez, the German am
bassador, has been handed his pass
ports. He will probably leave for
America. George W. Guthrie, the
American ambassador, will represent
Germany. The Diet has been convok
ed in special session for September 3.
Viscount Chinda, Japanese ambas
sador to the United States, repeated
assurances recently given by the Brit
ish government that Japan's activity
would be confined to the China seas
and eastern Asia. The position of the
United States, set forth in Secretary
Bryan's note of a few days ago has
met with Japan's approval. In that
communication the United States
"noted with satisfaction" that Japan
promised to maintain the integrity of
China and eventually to restore Kiao
Chow to China, that Japan sought no
additional territory and had pledged
herself to maintain the principle of
the "open door " in China and equal
opportunity for the commercial inter
ests of all powers. President Wilson
issued a proclamation of neutrality.
The sole interest of the United States
now in the far east situation is that
of a neutral observer.
A declaration of war between Italy
and Austria is thought to be only a
question of days, and is expected at
anv time. Austria, it is declared, has
reproached Italy for according facili
ties to the allied fleets in the Adriati
and it is possible that a declaration of
war may be issued at any time.
The following is part of an official
statement which was issued from
Paris Sunday night:
"A great battle is now in progress
along a vast line extending from Mons
to the frontier of Luxemburg. Our
troops in conjuncture with the Brit
ish have asumed everywhere the of
fensive. We are faced by almost the
whole German army, both active and
reserve.
"The ground, especially on our
right, is thickly wooded and difficult.
The battle is likely to last severa
davs.
"The enormous extent of the front
and the creat number of forces in
volved makes it impossible to follow
stop by step the movements of our
armies. We must await the result of
the first phase of the combat before
we can form any conclusion as to the
situation.
"Luneville is occupied by the Ger
mans and at Namur the Germans are
making great efforts against the forts
which resist energetically.
"The forts at Liege still hold."
A report from Nish, Servia, tel
of the Austrian army of 200,000 men
fit in discrdor 1 f vre the '.'orv
forces.
Late Monday night the French
War Office issued the following nn--.
. -.in crnent concerning the big battle
that is on:
"The French and English, the plan
of attack having failed, owing to un
foreseen tlifficulties, have retired
the covering positions.
"West of the Meuse the English
army on our left was attacked by the
Germans, but behaved admirably
holding its ground with traditiona
steadfastness."
"The French assumed the offensive
with two army corps. An African
brigade in the front line, carried away
bv their eagerness, were received by
a murderous fire. Thy did not give
an inch, but counter-attacked by the
Prussian guard, they were obliged to
retire, only after inflicting enormous
losses. The Prussian guard especially
suffered heavily.
East of the Meuse our troops ad
vanced across an extremely difficult
country and made a vigorous attack
when they emerged from the woods
but were obliged to fall back after a
stiff fight south of the River Semois."
As a result of orders which have
ben issued the aspect of the struggle
will change for a few days. The
French army will remain for a few
days on the defensive but at the right
moment, to be decided on by the
commander-in-chief, it will resume a
vigorous offensive."
England is beginning to realize
what her part in the war must be.
Thus far England has felt the war far
less than any European nation en
gaged, probably less than Holland and
Switzerland but now waiting for the
issue of the battle and for the lists of
killed and wounded the English people
understand all that it means.
Every boat to London from Belgium
(Continued on page 8.)
COUNTY S. S. CANVENTION
HELD IN BAPTIST CHURCH AT
LIBERTY LAST WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY.
The twenty-fifth annual convention
of the Randolph county Sunday
School Association held its opening
session Wednesday morning, August
19, in the Baptist church at Liberty.
A goodly number of delegates had
already arrived, and a good sized au
dience was present at the devotional
services conducted by Rev. R. E.
Powell, of Asheboro. Dr. J. D. Gregg,
whose cheerful contenance radiated
hospitality, then in a few well chosen
words, gave the visitors a hearty wel
come to Liberty. His speech was re
sponded to by Mr. I. F. Craven, of
Ramseur, who in behalf of the dele
gates, accepted the hospitality which
was so heartily extended.
lhe music, at the opening session.
and throughout the convention, was
in charge of Mr. P. H. Epps, of Dur
ham, whose able leadership and solo
singing made the musical part of
each session a delight.
Mr. L. t . Ross, president of the as
sociation for the past year, in his an
nual address, gave a summary of the
work the association has done since
its organization in 1889. There were
at that time 18 townships in the
county and in two or three years after
organization of the county convention
association, all except two or three
were well organized, and holding
profitable conventions each year.
There are now twenty townships and
each has an organization, and co-operates
heartily with the county asso
ciation. During the past year t.ven-ty-one
township conventions have
been held. Liberty having held one
soon after the county convention of
1913, and another during the present
year.
At each sesion after the opening
one on Wednesday morning, some
speakers from outside the county ad
dressed the convention. All of these
people were Sunday School workers,
well known throughout the state, and
each was thoroughly familiar with his
subject.
. The first of these addresses was by
Dr. J. L. Mann, of Greensboro. His
subject was "Training for Efficiency,"
and was very well handled indeed.
He deplored the fact that many of
our Sunday School teachers lack the
training that would make their teach
ing efficient, and urged that the teach
ers of our schools pursue some sys
tematic course of study which would
fit them more perfectly for the noble
wsrk in which they are engaged.
On Wednesday evening. Mr. J. A.
Brown, president of the state associa
tion, addressed the convention on thee
tion. addressed the convention on the
subject of "The Child." The same
speaker, on Thursday, handled the
subject of "Organization." Both ad
dreses were thoroughly enjoyed and
Mr. Brown convinced his hearers that
the state association made no mistake
when it chose him for a leader this
year.
On Thursday afternoon Mr. C. C.
McLean, of Greensboro, spoke on
"Adult and Secondary Organized
Classes." His address was fine sand
should be an incentive to the Sunday
School workers in the organization of
many such classes.
At the same session, Miss Berta
Ellison, whom our county o;ue claim
ed as one of its best Sunday School
workers, but who has been for the
past twa years at Scanitt Training
School in Kansas City, fitting herself
for work as a deaconess in the M. E.
Church, South, spoke on .Missions
This subject, as old as the Christiar
era. but ever po-v to the true fo'low-
i-rs of Ciu'isc, was heruM i Lit iresh
interest when presented by her. Miss
Ellison goes to Hil'shoro and will
there nssu'iie tpp cutic? n a urwon-
cs under uio di. xvvlon of lior tiuu'ch.
At the last sessiol'n, Thursday
evening, Mr. Gilbert Stevenson, of
Winston-Salem, delivered an address
on "The Sunday School Work, A
Man s Job. .o finer, more inspiring
address than this was made during
the entire convention, and each man
and woman present could but feel
that the Sunday School work is the
most noble, the most far-reaching en
terprise in which it is posisble to en
gage, and is the most worthy of our
support and co-operation.
At one session Miss Nannie Lee
Smith made a report of the recent
convention in Chicago. A great con
vention is a vry difficult thing to re
port, but Misj Smith did that difficult
thing extremely woll, and an echo of
the great Chicago meeting seemed to
float to her hearers.
The subject of "Gvail?d Lessons,"
which has been stresse i t'.::-oughout
the country in the township conven
tions, was participated by a number
of those present.
A short conference on the "Cradle
Roll" was led by Mrs. Frances P.
Hubbard, of Farmer.
The devotional services from time
time, were conducted by Rev. G. E,
Spruill, Rev. W. C. Kennett, Rev. R. E.
Powell and Prof. Phillips.
Mr. J. Rom Smith presented the
matter of finance for the next year,
and the several townships responded
with pledges which amounted to ?Jbo,
The following persons subscribed $10
for a life membership in the county
asociation: Mr. L. F. Koss, tor his lit
tie daughter, Elizabeth; Mr. Hugh
Parks, for his son; John Russell, Miss
Dora Redding, for Mrs. T. J. Redding;
Mr. H. L. Smith, of Liberty; Mr. j. n,
Johnson, of Liberty.
The total enrollment for the con
THE COUNTY CANDIDATES
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF EACH
CANDIDATE ON THE DEMO
CRATIC COUNTY TICKET Wl
MAJORITY IS EXPECTED I
THEM IN NOVEMBER.
A few words relative to the charac
ter and business standing of the Dem
cratic county ticket might not be out
of place at this time. Every man on
the ticket bears the reputation of
standing for progressive measures and
will do all he can for the county if
elected. The ticket is a strong one
and is worthy of the supcrt of all
true progressive citizens of the coun
ty. Mr. John M. Caveness, the nominee
for clerk of the superior court, was
born in Coleridge tow nship in 1863.
His early life was spent on a farm.
His first schooling was received at the
Tom Robinson school, later going to
Oak Ridge where he completed his
education. He entered the business
world as clerk in a store at Ore Hill,
N. C. After spending two or three
years at Ore Hill, he returned to Ran
dolph and went in business for him
self. Mr. Caviness has been success
ful in all business which he has engag
ed in and a man of this type is bound
to handle the county's business in a
safe and economical manner. Any
visitor to Coleridge, where Mr. Cave-
nes has lived for a number of years,
will find well equipped schools and
flourishing churches. Mr. Caveness
has been bhind these movements from
the start.
Mr. J. W. Birkhead, the nominee for
sheriff, needs no introduction to the
voters of Randolph county. His offi
cial record speaks for itself. Mr.
Birkhead is well equipped to fill any
office the county might tender him. It
is the general opinion that he will re
ceive the largest vote ever given a
Democratic nominee for sheriff in
Randolph County. Mr. Birkhead is a
clever gentleman and one who makes
friends for himself.
Mr. George T. Murdock, the nomi
nee forRegister of Deeds, has often
been spoken of as one of the most
popular men in the county. In pre
vious elections he has received as
large, if not a larger vote than his
colleagues. Mr. Murdock's business
like and friendly way of conducting
the business of the office which has the
filled so acceptably, has won for him
the hearty and sincere support of all
those with whom he has come in con
tact. Mr. L. C. Phillips, the nominee for
County Treasurer, is now holding this
position under appointment, having
been appointed to fill out the unex
pired term of the late J. P. Phillips
Since Mr. Phillips has held this posi
tion he has made a host of friends on
account of the courteous and business
like manner which he has exercised in
connection with the office. At one time
Mr. Phillips represented Randolph
county in the Legislature and has al
ways stood for the best interests of
the county. Regardless of who Mr
Phillips' opponent may be, it is the
prediction that he will receive
large majority in November.
Mr. H. A. Albright, who was nom
inated for surveyor, has filled thi
office in the past in a very acceptable
manner am' will receive his usual
strong vote.
The nominee for coroner, Dr. Cha
S. late, ot Kamseur. is closely iden
tified' with the best interests of the
county and will fill this office in an ac
ceptable way.
The following are the nominees for
County Commissioners: Messrs. W
J. Scarbore. of Asheboro; Clarence I
uaiKer, oi Kancieman. nu-se gem e-
".en in c au uoou mit-me.-.- lin n nu
ve had practical experience which
r..Ao ;hijr. to'! vquii-j. .i to m:;iui:e
the affairs of the county in the ca
pacity of commissioners.
The nominee for House of Repres
entatives is Mr. E. O. York, of Central
Falls. Mr. York is well known
throughout the county, having been
i.orn in the county where he has spent
his entire life. Randolph county will
be well represented' at the next ses
sion of the Legislature.
Considering the ticket as a whole,
it should meet with the approval of
every Democrat and if given the sup
port which it deserves there is no
reason why these gentlemen should
not be elected by 1,000 majority.
vention was 121 delegates, all but two
of the twenty townships in the county
being represented.
The good people of Liberty most
royally entertained this gathering of
the Sunday Schol forces, and the dele
gates left their temporary homes
there with regret that the association
so pleasantly begun must end so soon.
The followilng officers were elected
for the coming year:
President L. F. Ross.Asheboro.
Vice-Presidents M. S. Sherwood,
Randleman; J. Rom Smith, Liberty;
W. B. Webster, Ramseur.
Chairman Executive Committee
Hugh Parks, Franklinville.
Central Executive Committee Miss
Dora Redding, D. M. Sharpe, M. E.
Johnson, Wm. Lamb, Mrs. Frances
Hubbard, J. H. Johnson.
Department Superintendents.
Home and Visitation C. H. Julian.
Elementary Mis3 Esther Ross.
Adult Class J. D. Gregg.
Teacher Training D. M. Weather-
iy-
Temperance C. C. Hubbard.
Missionary Miss Pearl Leonard.
HEARD ON T""! STREETS
WHAT . TOWN CORRESPON
HEARS AND THINKS
,J "A ITERS OF PUBLIC INTER
EST DISCUSSED.
Asheboro needs many new resi
dences and needs them now.
Think twice, speak once, and you
will become wise among men.
The man who continually kicks
against every good movement is an
undesirable citizen.
Perseverance in laudable pursuits
will reward all our toils, and produce
effects far beyond our calculation.
They say that large standing arm
ies stand for peace and not for war.
The present European situation and
conditions do not attest this view.
Mr. J. G. Miller, who has been in
Baltimore for some time, is improv
ing some, and it is hoped he will com
pletely recover.
Mr. M. F. Burgess a prosperous far
mer of the Ramseur section, is build
ing an addition to his residence. He
owns a big farm and is as straight as
a string and a man who will do to tie
to seven days in the week.
We took dinner last Wednesday
with Mr. H. P. Baldwin. He is one
of the good farmers of near Frank-
linville. He owns a beautiful home
and a good farm. A stranger would
be surprised to see how good people
live over the country in and around
Franklinville.
There are three rural free delivery
routes leading out from Asheboro,
which cover a wide radius of territory
surrounding the town. These routes
are noted for good farmers and good
people. Messrs. Walker, Andrews and
Sharpe are efficient servants of the
people and are deserving of all the
money they can get.
We took dinner with Mr. W. T.
Foushee, of near Ramseur, the other
day. He has a fine farm and farm im
plements too numerous to mention.
He has a fine crop of corn coming on.
He is a good man and popular with all
who know him.
Messrs. Henry and James Davis
and Geo. Richardson who a few days
ago purchased farms in the Millboro
section, are proving themselves to be
most desirable citizens. They tare
good farmers and people who pass
that way are already taking notice of
improved methods they have intro
duced. In our rounds over the country we
notice that there is more than the
usual amount of cotton and all is very
promising at present. The year has
been exceptionally good for cotton
which can stand dry weather a lot
better than corn and unless the price
this fall should be very low the farm
ers who are raising cotton can get bet
ter returns from their fields than
those who have big corn yields. .
We ran across a woman the other
day who wanted to subscribe for The
Courier if we would send it to her
at a low price. The good lady was
informed that while we would like to
have her name enrolled on our books,
we could not meet the price she want
ed to pay or not take the paper. She
stated that she could still borrow the
paper and we would rather have her
borrow it than not read it it all.
In our rounds over Randolph county
we have become convinced that this
farm demonstration work is the best
men ti e count1- hrs ever made
''for her upbuilding. The deir.onstia-
U()n XV0J.k is a p.00(, mng an(, it has
done much to increase crop yields in
IV c '.!- ';. An-! by V'o wr.y did you
know that there may be some really
successful farmers in Randolph coun
ty opposing the demonstration work
but they are not saying much about
it.
There is no reason for trying to
dodgs the facts. This sectii.n is hav
ing a damaging drouth. Great dam
age has been (lone and no amount of
rain that might come now can repair
the damage though rain would still
do much good in preventing iurther
loss. In many instances in and around
town, wells are dry or the water so
low that it is unfit for use. And it is
believed that the worst is yet to come.
Wells as a rule do not go dry in this
section until September, the drouth
not coming until late in the season,
but this year conditions are different.
It is expected that many more wells
will be without water. Farmers are
finding the question of getting water
for their stock a difficult problem.
Your correspondent spent last Thurs
day night with Mr. J. A. Ellis, who
is a well-to-do farmer. They are good
cooks and set a fine table. There we
saw the most machinery of all kinds
we ever saw on one farm in Coleridge
township. We saw fine horses, lots of
cattle and hogs. He is one of the
firm of Ellis & Jordan and is a hard
worker and a good man. He made
twenty bales of cotton last year 656
bushels of small grain this year. He
made 6 bales of cotton on three and
one-half acres of land last year. He
has a big farm and a beautiful home.
He is installing waterworks in his res
idence. He has a cotton gin and gins
a lot of cotton every season. When it
comes to raising cotton Coleridge
township stands at the head of the
list.