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COMMISSIONER WATSON MAKES COTfON REPORT IMPORTANCE OF ISSUING ACCURATE REPORTS. Officials Are in Good Working Order And Much Intorest is Shown in the States. Columbia, Au?. .">.?Probably the tirsl ;i (I cm | it on the pa rl of any branch of a stale government in the JSoulh. to <iivc. anything like a comprehensive report < t' the condition of the col ton crop was that issued by Commissioner ol' I uimiuratiou ami Agriculture K. .1. Watson, of Ilii> stale, mi August 1, which showed the eondition ol the cojlon ero|? in litis stall* |o be Tlial Mr. Watson's in formal ion was authcnlic was verified by I lie uovcrnmcnl report issued tlic to)lowim>- day, showing Ihc condition in Soul h ('arolina to be Auyust .1. As president of I he sout hern states <- ommissioncrs of agriculture. which "ivilj meet in Columbia, in October, '.next, ^lr. \\ a I son announces that in \view ol ihe various complaints of the rfoverunient col ton crop reports, it is Wiis jiim to have accurate dr.la colleet'I'd in each ol I lie cotton t*T< winy slates lor the purpose of making* a general report of (he cotton crop at the meeting lo be held in Ihis city. In discussing I be work now enuaif>n" t ommissioiier Watson's attention, be said : Mr. Watson Talks. "The issuing of our inidseason cotton report is l>uI the beuimiinu of an effort llirou-rhout the cotlon producing stales lo provide for au estimate thoroughly accuriute cotton reports, and a liual estimate prepared with strict iv?ard to accuracy by those who arc more or less charged with the care ol the interests of southern agriculture. In view of the ureal complain! that has s often followed the preparation of Hie reports in Washington. I here has been a ?to\vinvr demand lor reports from ollicial sources in |he south. So far as I know llie report issued yesterday by the South Carolina department is Hie firs I general inidseason report to be issued in any ot the stales, and ureal ?*are was taken in its preparation. ll is 11o| the purpose to issue au*>l her before October 1, which is practically the close ol (he season, and this will be preparatory lo |h? most accurate estimate possible of I lie vrop about November l(i. lliis mailer ol how lo yet reports Vitas been discussed from time to time by I lie southern states commissioners ;iu their annual sessions, and upon as*sumin?r the presidency of this association. which embraces all of the slates from Virginia to Texas I determined. if possible, to yet every slate at work in the ellort lo secure accurate information upon which to base a liual estimate at I he next meetiny "I the association, which is to be held in Columbia the third week in November. Some time ayo almost simultaneously with the heyinniny of the work in this stale for (he report just issued, as president of the association, I directed a letter to each one ol the soul hern commissioners, uryiny thai accurate data as to cotlon be procured. Interest is Shown. "'1 have heard from practically all >f the coiumixiituers, and in (ieoruia. North Carolina. Texas, and Oklahoma particularly thoroughly well organized work is already well under way and it appears that all of the slates will brim*- their liual estimates lo Ihc annual mecliny of the assoiia* ion in Columbia next November, under seal, lo be opened by a commiliee ol the association, and by ihc as.socialion promulgated. 11 is noleworlhv I ha I the matter has been deemed of so ureal impoi lance in the stall' of Texas, ihal in addition lo ihe deparl ineiit of aui'iculI ure the legislature there ha - recently been established a thoroughly equipped bureau of statistics for the purpose of yatheriny /' ihis information. This bureau is eharyed with I he same work that is y attached to tin* department in thi> stale hut has a much heller equipment for the purpose, which, of course, is necessitated by the laryci ^irea to be covered. "'-As 1 take it, it will be many years before the price of cotton will ever hover ayain in the neighborhood of the actual cost of production, for the situation has changed in the past decade, and the world's demand foi <x?:n;ide cotton is ever increasing, ami -.as far as a study of the markets be.vyond the seas at present is concern <ed the time does not seem to he ir \prospect when the increase in demand will be less than it is today. In fad the cotton mnnufacturiny industry abroad is developing at such a ran ^ that the crude product must be had and it is an undisputed fact that ii She matter of crude product the sout-li / y ' V' IKiimmi-y--,. /- . , i holds the* absolute monopoly. When! 1 ! I In- population <>r the world ceases to J increase, then perhaps the demund for crude cotton will decrease. It is of supreme importance, therefore, tliat reliable facts in regard to the " south's cotton crop shall he given to the world, and given as far and as accurately as possible from southern d sources." JUDGE PRITCHARD TO MODIFY ORDER | Agreed to by Virginia and the Railroads?Final Decision Octo- m bor 1. i Richmond. Va., Any ?Within the I next week I nited States Circuit j .Indue I'ritchard will sign a modified decree, agreed to by the slate and the j railroads, under which t?he corporation | coniinissiou will be enabled to complete tin.* third step on its rate-making function by publication of the 'Jcent rate order for four consecutive weeks in a Richmond newspaper. Not later than October 1 the new rate will go into effect pending final adjudication of the entire question involved by the supreme court of the L nited States. Thus the commonwealth will have accomplished that for which it has consistently fought without disorder,! without defying a federal ruling and without employment, of "big stick" t actics. In the circuit court of the United States for the eastern district of Virginia, there were tiled today two y papers in the case of each contesting * railroad, constituting an important ? part ol tin; present and pending liti- L gat ion. .Judge Robert l{. I'rentis, member ol' the corporation conimis- ^ sion, tiled the demurrer, which sets forth the general plea of the defen- r dant commission in all of the cases. * It reads as follows: "This defendant by protestation, not confessing or acknowledging all or any other matters and things in the said plaiutill's bill to he true in such manner and form as the same therein set forth, demurs thereto and lor cause of demurrer shows: "I'irst. That the said plaintiff has ? not, in and by the said bill, staled any such cause as doth entitle it to an\ such relict as is thereby sought and prayed for. "Second. I hat this defendant has no personal or individual interest in the matters and things referred to in said bill. _ Ihird. I hat the said plaintiff has 1 adequate remedy at law. 1 "I'ourth. That the matters and things complained of in said bill are res judicata. I'it th. That this court has no jurisdiction to hear and determine this cause for the reason that this is a ft suit against the State of Virginia. "Sixth. That this court has no jur- _ isdiction to hear and determine the *eause for the reason that the state corporation coniinissiou is a court of C t lie stale o| \ irgiia and this court is lheie!o>'e without power to enjoin f I he said commission. "Seventh. That this court has no t! jurisdiction t" determine this cause loi the reason thai il the said commission is not such a conrl as this court without power to enjoin, then the g publication of said commission order ! April -i. 10U<. was the necessarv p j "I llie enactinenl of the same as j .cui>latii*ii. and t:iis court is equally .without power to enjoin legislation , lie lore it is enacted. " \\ herdore, we for diverse other .rood causes of demurrer appearing in said bill, this defendant demurs there- "* to and 'humbly demands t-lie jndtr"i**u' "?f this court whether he shall he compelled to make any further answer to the said bill, and prays to he hence dismissed with his costs and charges in this hchall most wrongI silly sustained." The Odor of Sanctity. At a big luncheon Bccrhohm Tree sal next to the dean of Manchester. Said a guest: "Well, Mr. Tree, what have you been doing today?" "Oh," replied the actormanger. "T went for j a long motor ride this morning and I ' I l?st a bet." "Indeed." remarked the dean. "May I ask what the bet was?' "Certainly," said Mr. Tree; "I made a bet that we should pass through -100 different odors and we I only encountered MO." "Ah," was , the quick reply, "you missed the odor of sanctity."?Argonant. I NOTICE TO OVERSEERS. All overseers of roads in Newber ry county are hereby notified to have i their respective sections worked and I put in good condition by first day of . September next. Failure to comply with this order is subject to fine and ' imprisonment. J. Monroe Wicker, i duly 1 * th. 1007. Supervisor, i \ 7-20-2taw-71. (til t && il Littleton F Splendid location. Health resoi loderu improvements. 240 boardi nip, culture and social life. Cotisei I Art and Elocution. Business Coll Health record not surpassed. C eAclopnient of each ppuil. Unifori II ARC KS VERY I.OW. 26th Annual Session will begin c REV 'This Fact *E Your Po J No matter I nuch you pay o be had for ind see my ne Bags, any style Mayes' I HART Afood Mani HARTS\ /lanufacturers of D< lash, Doors, Blinds, )rnamental Wood V :looring, Ceiling, S he Building Materia We want your in :rading and workn rices are right. Hartsville Wood HARTS * i'i in?iib im>i>imn ? ni.nftn.Twjr The Ciga\ 2Couponsi Coupons al Value Prcmii AMERICA? ^ Jersey City, N. J. ) emale College, ffl t. Hot water heat. Electric lights and other ng pupils last year. High standard of 6cliolar vatory advantages in Music. Advance course H cge, Ilible, and normal courses. lose personal attention to the health and social n worn on all public occasions >n September rSth 1907. For catalogue address \ J. M. RHODES, President. Littleton, N. C. ears' Directly on I cket Book." I iow little or how 3! , you want the best fl the money. Call vfl ;w stock of Hand rel > you want. all Hook Store-1 A FAIR OF We will take care of your money from all harm, return it to you an what is more, v/ill pay you for t care of it if it is left with us for tl Now if that isn't a square deal v. Bring it and try it. FOUR PER CENT. ON SAV The Bonk of P Prosperity, ; Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter, Pres't. Dr. v, J. F. Browne, Cashier. J. A USTo. 699^ rhe People's No Prosperity, aid Up Capital urplus and Individual Prol tockholders' Liabilities or protection of depositor . C. Moseley. President. M. A. r. W. Wheeler, Cashier. Geo. v. Better a conservative interest on turn when wanted, than a high rate >out the principal. A National Bank is a safe Deposit, akes it so. Likewise our Board of prudent conservative management. DIRECTOR! G. W. Bowers. W. J. A. C. Kibler. Jn^ R. L. Luther, W. M. A. Carlisle. Ge J. H. Hunter. H. J. P. Bower /e allow 4 per cent, per an epartment, interest paya =r=========ii! "Marios 1 and i Organs C At Factory Prices. Jrite us at once for our special plan J payments on a Piano or Organ. James f you buy either instrument through ^ a, you get a standard make, one *or hat will last a life-time. Write leston Malone Music House will sc COLUMBIA, s. C., I rates, For Catalogues, Term?, Etc. ladTi re always welcome at our ?nd a special invitation 1 avings or Checking accour \e counsel of the officers ( e needed it will be given !>om, table and window )r the hundreds of ladies v lay hereafter favor us v\ usiness. The Place Yon Ar ^our bai THE NEWBERRY SA apital $50,000 No Matter How Small, Nc The Newberry Sa 'ill give it careful attentk pplies to the men and the \ AS. McINTOSH, President. - K l J-J-. s?.-,... . * . "FER! ! for ycu, safeguard it y time you wish, and he privilege of taking nree months or more. f re don't know what is. INGS DEPOSITS. rosperitu, r>. c. < I. S. Wheeler, V. Pres. , . Counts, Asst. Cashr. < t tional Bank s. c. - $25,000 00 Fits $6,000 00 , $25,000 00 s. Carlisle, Vice-President Johnstone, Attorney. your deposit with its safe and a feeling of doubt Government supervision * Directors is a, guarantee i \ P. Pugh. o. B. Fellers. A. Moseley. o. Johnstone. ? C. Moseley. s. num in our Savings ble semi-annually. urs. Sores. Burnst S>njeutumH^5t| town Exposition, Norfolk, Va. the above occasion the Charand Western Carolina railway ill cheap round trip tickets. For etc., see ticket agent or write Ernest Williams, * G. P. A., Augusta, Ga. j ES Bank, and we ex:o them to open a it. If at any time ' Df the Bank should freely. A special has been provided vho now, and who nth their banking e Welcome. DICING! 1 VINGS BANK. Surplus $30,000 i Matter How Large, vings Bank }n. This message a A/omen alike. is i ' ' I J. E. NORWOOD, <r. Cashier. ,ccs I i i: