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Fifteen Cents, the Popular Price. The Cotton Journal. The Cotton Journal feels that it has a perfect right to congratulate it self upon tha final outcome of the n,;nimum price fixed last week on middling sp t cotton by the two great agricultural organizations in the south. The Farmers' Union, in nation al convention at Little Rock, Ark.. on Sept. 3, voted unanimously for a mini mum price of 15 cents per pound, basis middling uplands, for the crop of 1907, and $20 per ton for cotton seed. The Executive Commitee of the Southern Cotton Association met in convention at Jackson, Miss., Sep tember 5th. two days later and. after full investigation into the probable yield of the crop, and the true value of spot cotton at the present time, based on demand and the hizh pries of manufaetured g,oods. joined the Farmers' Union in recommending and fixing the minimum price, basis mid dling, at 15 cents per pound at all interior points in the south for the season of 1907-OS. The price of cot ton seed was fixed at $20 per ton. The Cotton Journal began an active cam paign for 15 cents early in July, and came out boldly for thdt price early in August. We are, therefore, intensely grati fled that the final deliberations of the two great organizations, through their official representatives, should have both harmoniously agreed upon a price ich so fully accorded with the views of The Cotton Journal. We also pleaded for the adoption of a price that would be mutually endors ed by both organizations, and are very much pleased to know that the coming qampaign, will be fought along the same line and without di vision. Co-operation the Watchword. These representative organizations of the farming and business interests of the south should now actively co operate together and exercise their full strength in meeting the terrific combinations which will use every ef fort known to human ingenuity to de press the price of cotton. No man need, for a moment, think that, be cause the official representatives of the S. C. A. and F. E. and C. U. have spoken, their ultimatum given out at Little Rock and Jackson last week will fix and maintain the present and future price of cotton at 15 cents. The buying and consumin world have already taken a positive attitude against fifteen-cent cotton on the ground that such a price is too high and unauthorized under existing con ditions. Now that the leaders of the cotton gro'wing interest in the south have spoken, it becomes the duty of every grower, local merchant and banker to realize that each is an im portant factor in making the victory, we are now fighting for, positive. It cannot be denied that middling spot cotton is intrinsically worth 15 cents at the present time. If that be true the failure to realize that price daring the next three months will be due to the one single -fact, that the farmers generally will rush their cot ton on the markets and sell it for less than 15 cents. It does not behoove us to criticize and abuse the buyers and spinners for making every legiti mate effort possible to defeat the will of the farmers in the sale of the pres ent crop. It is not the buyer who of fers a low price for cotton who should be abused so mneh as the grower, who surrenders his .anhood and sells to the buyers at a low price. It is the men who rush their cotton to market, .when they are able to hold it, and who will sacrifice their cotton at the low and unfair price placed upon it by the world, who are the prime factors in breaking and depressing the mark et. Market the Crop Slowly. There is but one effective way to maintain a high average level of pric es this season, and that is market the crop slowly in September, October and November. There are more,.ware houses in which cotton can now be stored in the south than ever before. There is more money in Southern banks to aid in financing the cotton to be held by the farmers and .stored in these warehouses than ever before. The bankers of the south have tis year expressed a greater willingness to advance money on eetton in stor age than ever before. It is now an easy matter to store a 500-pound bale of cotton in a warehouse and borrow from the local bank a loan of $50, at from 6 to 8 per cent per annum. Counting storage, insurance and in terest on a bale of cotton if held on an averaze of six months, it means an expense of considerably less than one cent per pound. By holding and sell ing slowly it means a gain at from 3 to 4 cents per pound over the prices that will be realized if the crop is rushed on the market in large quanti tiesadrin,g the next three moniths. It is the duty of every man to stand itfirm in this contest. Those who waver and depend upon their neighbors to carry all the burden, if it is in their power to hold back a portion of their crop, are not true to themselves, their I neighbors or their country. The words have now been passed all along the t line. and "Fifteen Cents'' are those words. They are short. but they mean millions to Southern farmers. Texas Fully in Line. ] For the first time in the history of the advocacy of a slow movement of the crop and holding for minimum prices, the great cotton producing state of the outhwest is in lien. Our advices from Texas are to the effect that cotton is being tightly held by Texas farmers. and that practical jv io cotton is beiu- offered at Hous ton and Gavesimu at priees less tian o 14 to 14 1-2 eents for the new crop. One year ago. in the same section. the farmers sold their crop freely around nine cents per pound, after the prices had been fixed by the S. C. A. and F. U. at much higher figures. The Texas farmers have doubtless felt the costly errors of their past methods in marketing their valuable staple crop without judgment or dis cretion, and can now be relied upon to stand pat with the other states. This is glorious god news--. It marks a new era of strength in the ranks of Southern farmers. which makes their position ten times stron er than in the past. Texas annually grows from one-third. to one-fourth of the entire South's production, and, therefore, holds the balnee of pow er in the marketing of the crop. The great exports of raw cotton to feed the millions of spindles in foreign countries largely go from the ports of Texas. If the exports are checked by reason of the slow movement in the interior due to the united effort of the farmers, it reduces the opportun ity of the exporters and foreign spinners to accumulate large supplies of raw cotton during a short period of time, and then use their strength to hammer the life out of the spot market. Keep the demand active by limiting the supply of the raw mater ial each month. Maintain high and stable prices throughout the entire selling season of ten months, and stop the bad policy of allowing a speculative, fluctuating market to exist by selling a twelve months' supply in fou'r months. It is all a matter of warehousing, financ ing and slow selling to win the fif teen cents minimum this season, and The Cotton Journal has joined in the fight to stay. Horse Swappers' Convention.4 The annual convention of the Ohio Horse Traders' association met atJ Cardington, 0., last week. Resolutions were adopted denouncing automobiles and airships as methods of convey ance. The sessions were held in a hayloft. All members were compelled4 to sit with arms folded, that the temp tation to pick their neighbors' pock ets might- be lessened. The president's report showed that the organization was in a flourishing condition as 75( per cent of the members were in jail and unable to be present. One hun dred members were on the floor. In opening the convention the pres ident spoke as follows: "Fellow fa bricators, it gratifies me exceedingly to report to you that our worthy or ganization has had a remarkably prosperous year. In proof of this statement have only to call your at tention to the fact that out of a mem bership of 375 horse traders only three-quarters of that number are in jail. "This indicates that our vocation is just beginning to be understood. We can now take our places beside railroad presidents and insurance di rectors. I won't weary you with any suggestions as to how you can im prove your condition. I cannot think Store Your Cotton!~ Get the lop Notch Prices! Safety, Cheap Money,I We pay Insurance, No Risk. THE STANDARD WAREHOUSE COMPANY, Columbia, S. C. D. C. HEYWARD. President. CHAS T. LIPSCOMB, Secretary Our Receipts Gilt Edge. Consult Warehouseman, Standard Warehouse, Newberry. S. C. q. a single trick yoL. don't know -ourselves. "In conclusion I deeply regret a rrowing tendency on the part of ome of our members to tell the truth. [,f our orzanization is to survive this 6il never do. We must adhere to hose. rinciples which are the very 01Vndation of horse swapping.'' Diplomacy. Iarper'- Weekly. They were in the parlor of a sum Ier resort hotel. S'oe: John. why do yon always oc euj)y the piiano ,',tool when you are n the parlor?.' You can't play a tune. He: No one else c?n, either, while [ sit here. A. Cordial Invitation is extended ALL 'SOUTHERNERS to visit The JELL-O Booth at the amestown Exposition ocated in Food Products Building at en trance to Horticultural 0ourt. We have provided a spacious Rest Room especially for your convenience, where you may meet friends, write letters, read your favorite magazine, etc., etc. Our demonstrators will be glad to serve1 you with JELL-0, the dainty dessert, and Ice Cream made from JEL-O ICE CR Powder, free, and explain how easily the can be'prepared for the table. The Genesec Pure Food Co., Le Roy, N. Y, CA! ThE AS KNOWN]l WI We have decidec We believe this t advantage of ou say an extra pro say. We quote verything going Dress ( )ut ing. ...... ...... . .. ..- . ... r ints.. .. - . .. ... .. mercales, nice goods. 3rocade Suit ings.. ............ "laid Dress, Goods... .... how Silk-_ _ _ 3roadcloth, all colors .. ... - otions at lowest figures. 3elt. . .... .. ........-.. Jewelry an( The best line ever brought to A good Watch for 99c. Othi See our line of Jewelry and a We are preparn same money if tU nave to pay an e: ellow when you THE I Special 1 -IN MERCHANT TAILOR MADE MEN'S PANTS. 500 Pairs Pants will be sold for ' Less Money than the cloth cost from which they are manufactured. Seven Dollar values at only $4.00 Five Dollar values at only $3.25 Four Dollar values at only $2.50 Three Dollar values for only $1.95 Two Dollar values for only $1.25 and so!r,e Pants as low as 75c. a pair. Every pair a bargain at 0. KLETTNER'S. HAVING DECIDED TI V Credit S -IERE, WAS A BURL -I0 PAID HIS OBLIG4 Ito make this A CASH ! o be to our advantage, ar customers.. When you t fit to make good the loss a few prices to show .how Sup, our prices are comin; ~oods! Cloth ......-..5c. yd. We are prepar 5 and 6 1 4c. yd. in Clothing than *..... .8 1-3c. yd-. Boys' Pants fron ~10 and 12 1-2c. yd. -___~ ~~ c 5 Men's Pants $1.1 10c. yd. __... ....25c. yd. Men's Suits $5.0 -$1.00 yd. cheap at $1.25 We've got the ........-c and up. Give us a look. -...10 to 25c. each. Shc ... ..c. a spool. Here we can < Children's Shbes ~Watches! Women's Shoes the town of Prosperity. Men's Shoes..... ~r grades in proportion. All goods from up;ly your wants in all lines. If you don't lot ~d to give the buying pub iey will give us their trade tra profit to make good buy of us. ours with bargains for all, A. S. BIR Prosperity. S argains -IN 300 Doz, Men's and BoYs' FANCY DRESS SHIRTS. BEST QUALITY, DOUBLE YOKE, GATHERED BACK, FELLED SEAMS, PEARL BUTTONS and FULL LENGTH. Every Shirt is worth at least double the money. Our ridicu lously low price, 45 cts. Each, holds good until they are sold. Don't waste any time to supply your demand. They sell at sight at 0. KLETTNER'S. IAT ystem, )EN TO THE MAN ~TIONS, iTORE from this date. d we know it isto the uy from us you don't >n the fellow that don't2 , On a cash basis, with r down. ingi Clothing!! ed to give you bigger values for yourmoe any concern offering goods here thisseon i25c. a suit and up.. Boys' Suits 75c a suit and up. ~5 a pair and up. *Men's Corduroy Pants $l.25 a pair. 0, $7.50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 a suit. oods and prices and they must be sold. es! Shoes! > you much god and save you lots of money. .25c. to $1.00 a pair. ....~....99c. to $3.50 a pal-. . -.-.~...$1.50 to $5.00 a pair, the farm wear to the nicest Patent Leather. c us over you will lose money. ic more goods for the Remember, you don't the loss on the other GE CO., mC