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Entered at the Postoffice at New berry, S. C., as 2nd class matter. E. H. AULL, EDITOR. Tuesday, June 6. 1911. OF THE OLD GUARD. The Rev. J. A.' Sligh, chairman of the board of trustees of Newberry college, who is among the commence ment visitors and attending the meet ings of the board of trustees, nas not only served the college long and faith fully, but his life has been a life of long service and of consecrated service in the church and for his people. Two others of the old guard who are in Newberry, and whom the people of Newberry e!e delighted to welcome, are Dr. S. T. Hallman and the Rev. J. D. Bowles, of the board. The presence of these men anA ot men like them is a benediction. The Herald and News today pub lishes in ful the excellent baccalaur eate sermon by Dr. L. B. Wolf on Sun day .morning. It is a masterful pre sentation of a great theme. VACANCIES IN THE RANKS. The pleasures of this commence ment of Newberry college are not unmixed with sadness. Since the last commencement three memDers of tae board of trustees, who were three as devoted friends as the institution had, have passed away. The college cata logue recently issued pays this deserv ed tribute to the memory of these three men-Y. J. Pope, 0. L. Schum pert, and the Rev. J. S. Elmore: "For many years these gentlemen served with great fidelity as members of the board of trustees. Their inter est in the institution continued with out abatement, and each one of them, in passing, has bequeathed a glorious* exampile to us who remair', of high devotion to the vital cause of Chris tian education, as well as of uncloud ed faith in the further usefulness and growth of Newberry college. "Their works do follow them.". THE PRESS ASSOCIATION. The South. Carolina Press associa was largely attended and held a very plaatmeeting. Mr. H. L. Watson, editor of the Greenwood Index, was elected president and will discharge *the duties of the office with credit to himnself and the association. Col. Au-! gust Kohn, the retiring president, did a great deal 'to keep up an interest in! the association, and arranged a very delightful trip for the editors to New York. Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New .Jersey, was the annual orator and de *livered a most excellent address to a very -large audience in the city opera house. It would probably have been! better if Governor Wilson had been so situated that he could have become better acquainted with the editors *du-ring his visit to Columbia. They, 'no doubt, would have appreciated him more if they could have had an oppor *tunity to know thim better. What lit t1eie saw of him, we were impressed with his simpleness of manner and his strength of character. He is un assuming, but he bears the evide of a hard fighter, and one who is not1 afraid to speak what he thinks. The place for the next xneeting of the association was left to the execu tive committee as there were no invi tations extended. A large party .of the editors, and a larger party of those 'who are iot edi 'tors, went on the trip to New York. leaving Charleston on Sunday, mak-I ing the trip via water. We are still of the opinion that the greatest benefit to the members of the association comes from a meeting at a summer resort, such as Glenn Springs or the Isle of Palms. Places of this kind make it necessary for the editors to remain together, and to; become better acquainted with one. another, and the annual meeting then is a restful time for the editors, and 'we hope the executive commit.en may decide upon such a pliace for the next annual meeting. It would be better also to have the meeting in Julr or Farmners' Union vs. 3111 Nerger. Edgefield Chronicle. Hon. John Belton O'Neall Holloway. State organizer and field lecturer of the Farmers' union, was in Edgefield last Saturday. coming for the purpose of rehabilitating and reviving interest iii the order. It is a known fact that it is a herculean task to organize the farmers for any purpose, save it be political, and still more difficult to hold them together. due very largely to scattered habitation and diversity of opinion. At one time the Farmers' union was a potent factor in this county. doing a splendid work, but of latter years interest has abated and apathy has crept in. Then again the planters are at present reaping their grain, demanding personal supervis ion, and for these reasons a very few greeted Mr. Holloway, too few to jus tify an address. Mr. Holloway has canvassed a large part of the State, and at our solicitation briefly outlined what he has been saying to his broth er farmers; and without undertaking to quote him literally, we shall pre sent some of the excellent -advice he is giving. At the outset he iI1presses one. and is a man of educatioh, broad views, and catholic spirit, possessed of a conservative, sane common sense that constitutes him a safe leader and at once dissipates any idea of the demagogue or anarchist. In the first place, said 'he, my mission is one of education and to encourage and ren der hope of a better life and better conditions to those who cultivate the soil of this our great State. It is true that the dawn of a new era is upon us and thnt today there are farmers who ar6 riding the waves of prosperity, and even living in af fluence, but these are conspicuous ex ceptions to the general rule, the truth being that the average farmer is hed ged in by the unbending laws of pov erty, and have desperate struggle to make ends meet. As an amelioration to the condition, I persistently preach the oft told but little heeded lesson of raising their supplies at home, and having cotton as a surplus crop. A simple remedy, but the fundamental key-note to the success of the aver age farmer. You know that the Un ion stands fo-r those old time Jefrer sonian cardinal principles of "equal rights for all and s.pecia-l privileges for none," and we are against the trusts and special interesrs that seem to be more powerful than the govern ment itself; and this leads me to re mark that I am dead against the pro posed mill merger and I do not hesi tate to tell my people so. In doinig this I absolutely eschew politics and how it will effect the mill employers. The promoters of, this move assign among others the following reasons in justification for the step; that it is desired to economize by the curtail ment of the number of officers, cleri cal force and expense, and to cut out the selling commissioners, so far sc good.' No organization or man would desire to cripple or impede the prog ress of the mills or other developers of the country ,and the employment o1 any reasonable business methods tc advance their interest is pertectly le gitimate, but when it is proclaimed that one of the purposes of the mer ger is to cheapen the price of cotton, then there arises a divergence be tween the interests of the mills and the farmers for which neither I or the order I represent can stand. I believe that if effectuated the merger will sooner or later bring about such a result. Not only so but that the things they sell the farmer will in crease in price. A monopoly of this kind will shut out all competition and put it beyond the power of inde pendent or local enterprises of a similAr nature to exist. It will nct do to say that the mnerger can not sc shape matters as to effect the price of cotton. Possibly not at once, 'or if the merger be confined to the mille of this State; but the apprehension is, and no one is hardly so blind tha1 he can foresee that it will widen and widen until it not only incorporates the mills of the State and South. bul of the nation, and where is the limi1 to so powerful a financial combine! You know that the Standard Oil com pany first started upon a small scale but grew year by year until it at tained its tremendous and dangerous proportions. Some may say that ] am unduly alarmed, but I see it in this light and feel it my duty in my humble way to sound a warning. It will not do for our citizens to be lul led into a position of quietude in this matter by declamations of the powei that the merger is for the comnion good. We -agree with the sentiments ex pressed by 31r. Holloway, and desire to add that there are~ other dangc'rs in this I)pooed mill morger. "We are,'" sada memberin of con gress reen iIy . "aninrs s" thre 'xist.s today a sn':h ing z aldrvon of oppr,sed dS'U I satiied' and poIlVrty-stricken hi'u'm it:; n Ibroghout ourn conunon :ounltrV e1'lOVQF~ of th"'~ ~g2 utic t:~a.. ~.. use them only to iry and meet their insatiable greed for money." With the mills combined and controlled by one directorate, the employees will be ab solutely at their mercy and do as we say do. or no employment will be the outcome. Dismissed from one mill will mean dismissal from all, and left to drift without sympathy or redress. When reduced to brass tax we believe that the same money powers that con trol the great trusts of the North will ultimlately control his mill merger, as it will control the Southern water power and electric company, and will own and dominate the State. In the inordinate greed for 'money and mate rial advancement that characterizes these strenuous times we are begin ning to be too forgetful of persoanl rights and higher things. For one we place the man above the dollar, and we want the employees of this coun try protected by sane practices and reasonable laws. It is time to cry out against the money powers when a dozen men can get toget+nr and by the touch of a button rae or reduce prices, or create a panic. COT TON CONDITION 87.8 MAY 25. Acreage Increase of 4.7, Says Govern ment Report-Figures by States. Washington, June 2.-The area planted to cotton this year in the United States as estimated by the crop reporting board of the department of agricuilture. in the first crop report of the season, is about 1.04.7 per cent. of the area planted last year, or 35, 004.000 acres, includ-ing that already i planted or expected to be planted. This is an increase of 4.7 per cent, or 1,586,000 acres, as combared with 33.418.000 acres. the revised estimate of last. year's planted area. The condition of the growing crop on May 25 was 87.8. per cent. of a normal -condition, as compared with 80.2 per cent. that day last yea: and 80.9 per'cent. the 10-year average on that date. Details by States. Details by -States of area planted in 1911, per cent. of 1910 area and con dition on May 25 follows: ?er Condi State. Acres. Cent. tion. Virginia . . . . 37,000 109 93 N. Carolina. .1.587.000. 105 83 S. Carolina . .2,705,000 103 80 Georgia .. .. 5,119.000 103 92 Florida.... ...284.000 106- 95 IAlabama .. . .3.8 15,000 105 91 Mississippi . .3.454,000 101 86 Lousiana . .1,118.000 104 91 Texas. .....10,868,000 105 88 Arkansas. ..2.446,000 103 87 Tennessee . 882.000 105 83 Missouri .... 115,000 112 86 Oklahoma.. . 2.622,000 116 87 California.. . 12,000 123 95 BARBECUE ON JULY 4. There will be a barbecue given at~ Ponmaria on July 4, for the. benefit of the new church. Ice cream and oth er refreshments will be served also. td-1taw. Committee. ASSIGNEES SALE JEWELRY AND FIXTURES. -The stock of goods and fixtures be longing to the assigned estate o ,Daniels & Williamson, will be sold to the highest bidder on Friday, June 9, 19.11, at 12 o'clock noon, at auction for cash, at store of Daniels & Williamson at an upset price of $4,400, successful bidder to put u-p $500 forfeit, as soon as bid is accepted, -and will be requir-1 ed to pay balance of bid in cash, on or before June 12, 1911, at 12 o'clbck noon. Fred H. Dominick, Assignee. Frank R. Huniter, L Agent Creditors. TEACHER WANTED. A graduate teacher at a salary of $50 per month for an eight months term is wanted to teach the Excelsior school, District 35. Applications may bhe sent 'to the undersigned on or b e-j fore June 17, at which time the elec tion will be held. J. A. C. Kibler, Prosperity, S. C., R. F. D. No. 3. J. C. Singley, Slighs, S. C.. R. F. D. No. 1. D. B. Cook, Prosperity, S. C' NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. In consideration of a sufficiently. signed petition from the voters and free holders of shigh se\ool district No. L. known as Little Mountain school district, asking for an a~hct ion to vote a special three-milis tax to he used for high school purposc's in said diS-. r-.the eleet on for the said purpose sho namedt is in<eby orored to be' ~i tue school house of said dis our Busini Is Banking and our efforts are d alone. We do not i ask you for your ban through the medium 0 does not mean that for your business. X will allow us the op: our constant aim, as endeavor to merit 1 patronage. 4 Per Cent. In Savings I The Comm( Of Newberry, Capital - $50. 000 T he Bank that AIwa MONEY IS WORTHIV __________AND Goods Cost L _______AT THE Ten Cent St "SAVE THE DIFFERENCE. Anderson. 10c. U. R. SAFE In Buying Your Groceries From His reputation for handling nothing bul groceries is wide spread. Prompt service all those who will patronize this store. Just received, fresh shipment Kingan Hams and Breakfast Bacon. Olives, Pickles, Catsup, California Lenm Peaches, White Rose Celon Tea, White I apple, sliced and grated, Kellog's Toa: Flakes, Oat Meal, Welch's Grape Juic< best Ice Cream preparations known. In f thing seasonable, at the lowest possible p Yours to please, W. 0. WILS( 'Phone 202. ct ond(ucted by the trustees of the tion. All voters far ditit as managers, on the 4th day- vote "'ye," against mf.J!e, 1911, b.eginning at 8 o'clock *J in,and. closing at 4 p. mn., a regis- S. 2 tin certificate an.d poll tax rCeCpr E. ( .ngn c.ar to vote in this. c!ec- County Boa' OSS irected towards that nake it a practice to king busines sexcept if this paper, but that we are not .anxious Ve are-and if you portunity it shall be well as pleasure, to our confidence and terest Paid on Deposits. ,rcial Bank'. outh Carolina. Surplus - $65.OOO0 ys Treats You Right At Chautauqua Week. lORE Jn ..18 to24 Don't Fail to See The CO. 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