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Fifteen Cents, tho Popular Price. fho Cotton Journal. Ihe Cotton Journal feels that it has a perfect right to congratulate itself upon tho final outcome of tho minimum price fixed last week on middling sp.t cotton by the two great agricultural organizations in the south. The Farmers' Union, in national convention at Little Hock, Ark., on bept. 3, voted unanimously for a minimum price" of 15 cents per pound, basis middling uplands, for the crop of 1907, and $20 per ton for cotton seed. Ihe Executive Commitec of the Southern Cotton Association met in convention at Jackson, Miss., September 5th. two days later and, after lull investigation into the probable yield of: |lie crop, and the true value of spot col ton al I lie present time, based on demand ami the high prices ol. manufactured goods, joined the 1*armors' Union in recommending and . fix.in? 11"' minimum price, basis"middling, at 15 cents per pound at all interior points in the south for the season 0f 1007-08. The price of cotton seed was fixed at $20 per ton. The Cotton Journal began an active campaign for 15 cents early in July, and came out boldly for that price early J in August. We are, therefore, intensely gratified that Ihe final deliberations of the two great organizations, through their official representatives, should have fe both harmoniously agreed upon a I? price which so fully accorded with M t,,e vicws o1' TI?? Cotton -Journal. We mL also pleaded for the adoption of a price that would be mutually endorsim etl b.Y 1)01 h organizations, and are $}) ve,y much pleased to know that the v|f coming campaign will be fought II along the same line and without ?diM vision. Co-operation tho Watchword. f These representative organizations of the farming and business interests of the south should now actively co- J operate together and exercise their full strength in meeting the terrific combinations which will use every of-J fort known to human ingenuity to depress the price of cotton. No man need, for a moment, think that, because the official representatives of the S. C. A. and F. E. and C. U. have spoken, their ultimatum given out at Lit tie Rock and Jackson last week L. wil1 ,lx aiul maintain the present and future price of cotton at 15 cents. The buying and consuming world I 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-I ditions. Now that the leaders of tho cotton growing interest in the south have spoken, it becomes the duty of every grower, local merchant and J banker to realize that each is an important factor in making the victory, we are now fighting f()r, positive. Tt 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 during the next three months will be due to tho one single-fact, that the farmers generally will rush their cotton on the markets and sell it for less than 15 cents. It .Iocs not behoove US to criticize and abuse the buyers and spinners for making every legitimate effort possible to defeat the will of the farmers in the sale of the present crop. It is not the buyer who of-1 fcrs a low price for cotton who should be abused so much as the grower, who surrenders his manhood 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 wi'l sacrifice their cotton at the low and unfair price placed upon it by J the world, who are the prime factors in breaking aiul depressing the mark- ' et. Market tho Crop Slowly. J There is but one effective way to maintain a high average levil of prices this season, and that is market the crop slowly in September, October and November. There arc more warehouses in which cotton can now be stored in the south than ever before. There is more money in Southern 1 , banks to aid in financing the cotton J f? bo he,(1 b.Y the farmers and stored ; in these warehouses than ever before. I T,,e b?nl<er.s of the south have this ' I year expressed a greater willingness I) to advance money on cotton in storf. age than ever before. It is now an I 0ft*y matter to store a 500-pound bale I; of cotton in a warehouse and borrow ' [; from the local bank a loan of $50, at f') from 6 to 8 per cent per annum, li Counting storage, insurance and info terest on a bale of cotton if held on an average of six months, it means an . expense of considerably less than one fon* Pcr pound. By holding and sell- I ) ing slowly it means a gain at from 3 > to 4 cents per pound over tho prices that will be realized if the crop is ' r-ushed on the market in large quanties during the next three mouths. It .'.yvr,' is the duty of every man lo .stand o itlrm in this contest. Those who waver y and depend upon their neighbors to carry all the burden, if it is in their g power to hold back a portion of thoir st crop, are not true to themselves, their 1\ neighbors or their country. The words w have now been passed all along the tl line, and "Fifteen Cents" are those f< words. They are short, but they mean millions to Southern farmers. Texas Tully in Line. H For the first time in the history of the advocacy of a slow movement of m the crop and holding for minimum prices, the great cotton producing e state of the outhwest is in lien, i' Our advices from Texas are to the eftect that cotton is being tightly held J by Texas farmers, and that practically no colion is being offered at llous- , ton and (ialveslon at prices less than 2 14 to 1-1 1-'J cents for the new crop. One year ago, in the same section, 1 the farmers sold their crop freely * around nine cents per pound, after the prices lijul been lixed by the 8. 0. A. and F. U. at much higher figures. The Texas farmers have doubtless felt the costly errors of their past 1 methods in marketing their valuable J staple crop without judgment or dis- I cretion, and can now be relied upon ^ lo stand pat with the other stales. . c I'liis is glorious good news, ll n marks a new era of strength in the ? ranks of Southern fanners, which makes (heir position ten times strong- j er than in the past. Texas annually I grows from one-third, to one-fourth c of the entire Smith's production, and, therefore, holds the balnce of power in the marketing of the crop. The great exports of raw cotton to feed i the millions of spindles in foreign fj countries largely go from the ports of w 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 opportunity 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 1 lie spol market. Keep the demand active by limiting the supply of the raw material each month. Maintain high and stable prices throughout the entire selling season i of ten months, and stop the bad policy of allowing a speculative, fluctuating market to exist by selling a twelve months' supply in four months. It is all a matter of warehousing, financing and slow selling to win the fif- \ teen cents minimum this season, and The Cotton Journal has joined in the * light to stay. \ Horse Swappers' Convention. 0 The annual convention of the Ohio Horse Traders' association met at v~ Cardington, 0., last week. Resolutions were adopted denouncing automobiles y, and airships as methods of convey- finance. The sessions were held in *, hayloft. All members were compelled G to sit with arms folded, that the temp- ^ tation to pick their neighbors' pockets might be lessened. The president's report showed that the organization was in a flourishing condition as 75 O per cent of the members were in jail P and unable to be present. One hun- p dred members were on the floor. In opening the convention the pres- ^ ident spoke as follows: "Fellow fa- Si bricators, it gratifies me exceedingly p to report to you that our worthy organization has had a remarkably ^ prosperous year. In proof of this SI statement have only to call your at- g tention to the fact that out of a membership of 375 horse traders only H three-quarters of that number are in N ... B "This indicates that our vocation is just beginning to be understood, WVi can now take our places beside railroad presidents and insurance directors. I won't weary you with any suggestions as to how you can improve your condition. I cannot think Store Your Cotton! ~ Get the Top Notch Prices! Safety, Cheap Money, h We pay Insurance, ^ No Risk. T< THE STANDARD WAREHOUSE COMPANY, ?. Columbia, S. C. D. C. I-IKYWARD. President. CIIAS T. LIPSCOMB, Secretary Our Receipts Gilt Edge. Consult Warehouseman, Standard Warehouse, Newberry, S. C. ,V??V.'.V 'vJv&i&l.w a single trick you don't know I urselves. / "In conclusion I deeply regret a owing tendency on the part of mc of our members to *ell the truth, our organization is to survivo this 11 never do. We must adhere to > r*c. principles wliieh are the very undation ot horse swapping." Diplomacy. irper'- Weekly. 'he.v were in the parlor of a sum'i resort hotel. She: John, why do you always ocip.v the piano Mool when you are tlic parlor? Vou can't play a tune, lie: No one else cvn, either, while sit here. I L Cordial Invitation! Is extended JUL SOUTHERNERS! to visit The JELL-O Booth at the amestown Exposition jcatod in Food Products Building nt eu?nco to Horticultural Court. Wo have providod a spaciouB Rent Room pocially for your eonvenionoo, whoro you ay moot friends, write lotters, read your vorito uaagazino, etc., oto. Our ^demonstrators will V>o glad to sorvo? : )U with JRIiL-O, tho dainty des? 't, and o Cream mado from Jkm,-0 ICE CREAM awder, froe, and explain how easily they 1 n bo propared for tho table. io Genesee Pure Food Co., Le Roy, N. Y* 1 KNOWN IWF Ve have decided Ve believe this t< dvantage of our ay an extra prof ay. We quote c verything going Dress C Jting ints jrcales, nice goods ocade Suitings cillians aid Dress Goods lburn Suiting tow Silk oadcloth, all colors ^mespun )tions at lowest figures. ilts 'Ool Cottcn Jewelry and The best line ever brought to tl A good Watch for 99c. Other See our line of Jewelry and su We are prepare ame money if thi ave to pay an ex } 1 low when you 1 Y0 ] j ' '*** , ?' -v < J ' ' ^ * . '*'?' , -v 1" ' ' \\ * . v ' f L\ ' ' - Special I ?IN? MERCHANT TAILOR MADE MEN'S PANTS. f500 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 son e Pants as low as 75c. a pair. Every pair a bargain at O. KLETTNER'S. ?l~i S~l HAVING DECIDED Tl Credit S 1ERE, WAS A BUR IO PAID HIS OBLIC to make this A CASH 3 be to our advantage, ai customers. When you I it to make good the loss i few prices to show hov up, our prices are comin ioods! Clot! 5c. yd. We are prepa 5 and 6 14c. yd. |n Clothing than ;r T7? ,'^c- y('- Boys'Pants (ro, ? 10 and 12 l-2c. yd. 15c, yd. , .12 1-2, 15, 20 and 25c. yd. Mens Pants $1 10c. yd. 25c. yd. Men's Suits $5. $1.00 yd. cheap at $1.25 We've got the ?5c. and up. Give us a look. 10 to 25c. each. Sh< lc. a spool. Here we can WatrhP^T Children's Shoe VV dltflt)b. Women's Shoes ie town of Prosperity. Men's Shoes ' grades in proportion. All goods fron pply your wants in all lines. If you don't lc d to give the buying put ey will give us their trade :tra profit to make good >uy of us. ?urs with bargains for all, >. s. Bin Prosperity, S 1 bargains! ?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 ridiculously 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 O. KLETTNER'S. HAT >ystem, DEN TO THE MAN (ATIONS, STORE from this date, nd we know it is to the Duy from us you don't on the fellow that don't v, on a cash basis, with ig down. ling! Clothing!! red to give you bigger values for your money any concern offering goods here this season, m 25c. a suit and up. Boys' Suits 75c a suit and up. .25 a pair and up. Men's Corduroy Pants $1.25 a pair. 00, $7.50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 a suit. ! goods and prices and they must be sold. oes! Shoes! do you much good and save you lots of money s 25c. to $1.00 a pair. ? 99c. to $3.50 a pal". $ 1.50 to $5.00 a pair. i the farm wear to the nicest Patent Leather. iok us over you will lose money. >lic more goods for the 3. Remember, you don't the loss on the other c. ' i