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GAT ADMI SSION t Qc v C NERAL COTTON CONERENSE COLUMIA' 0 TONER 11 Prominent Spe.kers Invited. Discus sions Will Emphasize Practical Methods -0o1l Weevil Control, Farm Finance, And Marketing Present Crop And Production For, 1923. Indications point to a very large at tendance of. delegates to the State wle Conference called by the Execu tiVe Committee of the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton As sociation, to be held at Columbia, Oc tobier 11th. Speakers of national prominence and experts on the sub jecis to be discude'd have been invit ed to be present and participate in the jroceedings. Governor. Iarvey haq beegi invited to deliver the opening ad dress of welcome in behalf of the State. Preparations have been made to secure the appqintment of at least one hundred delegates from each county, to include farmers, merchants, bankers and manufacturers. Several hundred delegates will be apopinted from the State at large. The Con ference will open in the Columbia Theater, corner Main and Gervais Streets, at eleven o'clock a. m., Wed nesday, October 11th. Defective Co-operation Imperative The crop of 1922 weevils now in the cotton fields should be destroyed in the fall of 1922 and not wait until the Spring of 1923. How to do it will .be fully explained at the Con ference. Prices .for spot cotton are below the average cost of production. How to get cost plus a reasonable pro fit will be acted upon at the Confer ence. A new systen of short term agricultural finance, which is impera tive to the future rehabilitation of agriculture in this State, will be pre sented to the delegates for adoption. Plans for the inauguration of a State wide cainpaign for .small grain crops and control of cotton acreage for 1923 Children' sn School Sweaters F $1.50 to $8.00 floleproof *Extra Str'etch Top $1.59 SUPEI INCQHPARI (11// \ will be discussed for definite action. The question,of excessive freight rates for transporting agricultural products will receive the .attention which that important subject deserves.: Taxation and systematic plans for the gradual amortization of past due agricultural spans will receive the specific atten tion of the delegates. Constructive Federal legislation as an aid to farm ers during this. reconstruction period and for the future will be definitely acted upon. The. entire program of the Confer ence is drawn for business, covering vital issues which copfront the farm ers and business interests of South Carolina at this time, the solution of which will require the best thought of the State and the most effective co operation of the whole people. The invitation is general. Farmers, mer chants, bankers, manufacturers and other affiliated interests are earnestly urged to be present and give one day of thoughtful consideration to the fu ture welfare of the agricultural indus try of this State, J. B. Johnson, President. Harvie Jordan, Secretary. South Carolina Division, American Cotton Association. .. A SOBERING THOUGHT Almost it takes one's breath to con sider what a boon it would be to the people of this country, if by common consent, all drivers of automobiles would give practical support to the Careful Crossing Campaign. Hardly a lay passes without our hearing about the inauguration of propaganda to remedy this, that, or the other ill that is supposed to be a menace to public health, comfort, or morals. Every new wrinkle of this sort has its sponsors and adherants by scores and hundreds. The grade crossing horror, like the poor, is always with us, but the two glaring faults of thoughtlessness and recklessness, which are the contribut ing.causes of most of these catastro. other Shipm LL OXFORI Brown Brogue Oxfo Brown Brogue Oxfo $4J4 Black Brogue Oxfor '$5.4 Brown Brogue Oxfo: $5.4 Blac~k Kid One. LcCollumn Br Shoe Departmen SUMTER. S. C. ur-uv 41 so ?B POUtR 15PLAY% BLE A6RENi 4L_ EXHBIT" )TO--HARNE UINhING. RIAC FI REWORKS t1I T91LY phes, are not meeting with the general public condemnation that would surely eliminate them. To be sure, we have, at the present time, a nation wide campaign for careful driving at railroad crossings. Safety bureaus of railroad chambers of Commerce, supported by numerous other agencies of a semi-publi cnature, are enlisted in the good work, but there is still acking the support of that greatest force, the power of Pub lic Opinion. - And so unfortunately, the loss of life and the maiming of limbs, due almost wholly to forgetfulness of danger, continues almost unchecked. It is a sobering thought that the remedy is so simple as to be quite overlooked. A man of our acquain tance who has spent many hours ob serving the methods of motor car drivers at grade crossings, declare that he has noticed an apathetic dis regard of rudimentary safety precau tion. Hosts of drivers approach railroad crossings with no apparent thought of possible danger. This is not due to ignorance, but forgetfulness; an other remedy of what Franklin said, that "More mischief is caused by lack of care than by lack of knowledge." Public opinion is against chance taking at crossings, what we need now, is a crying one, is for the people of the nation to speak in terms of strongest condemnation of every act of carelessness that contributes to the already over burdened list of cross ing fatalities. Your voice is an integral part of the Voice of the People; so why not speak right out in no uncertain words and join in a protest which shall be so uni versal as to prove irresistible ? U. S. BANKERS PLAN TO ASSIST FARMERS New York, Oct. 3.-A new era of financial prosperity for the United States was forecast, plans for assist ing farmers were laid and an opti mistic view of the fiduciary condition n Another Shipment S . of Dresses )S Expected ' Tomorrow. rds, Special Priced rds, Sepcial Priced ds, Special Priced rds, Special~Pricid Strap Bilikin L0o cS Infants' eFirst Step Shoes 2 to 5-..-.$1.00 5 to 8----$1.2 FREE of Europe was expressed at the open ing today of the 48th annual conven tion of the American Bankers' : sociation. Eugene Meyer, Jr., managing direc tor war corporation and probable candidate for govership " of the federal reserve board, delivered one of the principal addresses, saying. "The acute phases of the agricul tural crisis of 1920-21 are now passed. The aftermath in the form of a bur den on the farmers and stock men still remains, and some thousands of banking institution:. ire still in an extended condition. But probably at no time in our history has there been so rapid and extensive improve ment in our economic condition as during the past eighteen months. Mr. Meeyr pointed out that the crisis emphasized one outstanding fact-the need for more gradual mar keting of agricultural products with longer term financing to correspond with this slower process. Europe's financial troubles, it was expressed by the majority of the 9,000 delegates present, will be met through stabilization. Various phases of the European situation were relegated into the be "dground by the drive of smaller ba -s to prevent legislation allowing branch banking. The contention on the one side is that such a system of national "chain" banking would re suit in the money being bled by Wall street and aliled controllers. The other side as voiced by per sons close to the big bankers inter ests, represented that branch bank ing would prove financially and eco nomically advantageous to the nation. One of the features of the conven tion is the exhibit dealing with for geries and counterfeit money at which it is stated that $50,000,000 in losses was paid out in check forgeries last year by surety companies. Checks raised from a few dollars to many thousands, signatures cleverely copied and other ingenious practices of forgery are presented in a striking manner, together with the announce ment that a forged check is passed every three :1 a half minutes of the banking day. Here is wvhat some of the delegates had to say: Thomas B. Adams, Richmond, Va. "Fundamentally, America is in a sound financia~ position and can look on a forwardl to increasing pros perity, provided carelessness and, selfishness are not allowe dIo under mine the stability of our citizen ship.' J. A. House, Cleveland: "I feel much assured as to business pros pects during the coming year. I have come to the conclusion that the Eu ropean problem is the world's prob lemi and that the United States can ,no longer withhold its iifluenco without suffering moro by its ex clusion thein by Its participation." J. W. Itoopes, Dallas: "My ter ritory covers a very large portion of the cottq~j-pr'oducitig ''areas "o .Texas; and while ..the .crops., ade in gei-ai spotted, the prevailing prices.. have been very satisfactory, enabling the merchiants and interior banks to liquidate freely." RENEWAL OF FIGHT FOR SOLDIER BONUS ASSURED Washington, Oct. 3.--Renewval of the fight for a goldier bonus in the next session of Congress was made cer tain today. Following the announce ment of Chairman Fordney of the house ways and means committee that he would introduce a new bill in the House as soon as Congress convenes, Senator McCumber, chairman of the finance committee, stated todlay that a companion measure will be intro duced in the Senate at the same time. Asked if the new bill wvill carry a financing section to overcome the ob jection on which President Harding's veto of the previous measure was based, Senator McCumber said: "That will have to worked out." The senator was doubtful that an other bonus bill could be put through both housen (luring the short session, but the issue can be kept alive by bringing it nn. SPEAKIN6 OF TUNES WE LIKE THE "TUN iN OPPORTUNITY - TRY 4T. S / -0 Sailors Beware Sign in an Earlville millinery store: "Young Woman Wanted to Trim Rough Sailors." B-r-r-r, So Chilly He: Is it true that ignorance is bliss? She: You look happy enough. Experienced Emma A Midvale man in an automobile met a beautiful young lady at the edge of town. Brakes; tipped hat; and said: "Won't you have an automobile ride ?" "No thanks," as she kept on her way, "I am just walking back from one." And It Hasn't Teacher: Why so late this morn ing, Johnny? Johnny: Er-r-r, I had to wash my neck and ears, teacher-but I prom iso it won't happen again. Such a Literal Miss He: I pres smy suit on bende:l knee. She: Gosh, haven't you an ironing board ? Such Is Life In a New York hotel the other day, there was a reunion of world war heroes. The head clerk, who had been a first lieutenant, called the porter who was his captain and the waiter who was lieutenant colonel and had tlhem throw out their former general who was a lobby loafer. EAGLE "MIKADO" For Sae at your Dealer ASK FOR THE YELLOW PEl EAGLE M EAGLE PENCIL CON How the 13 the F, You, the Farmer, ar< ducer of wealth. But b money for your crops ma The crops must be sown, reaped and SOLD! The Bank is your F carry you over the week planting and profiting se purchase seed, fertilizer, In times of stress it helps you weather the st< Are YOU getting a bank offers farmers? Learn how we can: information from our pleased to tell you more Home Bans CHARLTON T. M. WELLS Page Seven A racking nervous headache ? MENTHjOLATUM chases it away. OIL TAX RULING Washington, Oct. 3.-A report re ceived from Mexico City today stated that the Mexican government had de cided that only the federal govern ment can levy oil taxes, reproving the state of Vera Cruz for attempting to fix a state impost on petroleum, in addition to the federal tax. This decision is of considerable im portance to American oil companies operating in Mexico and is indicative of President Obrdgon's determination to give a square deal to all interests. Professional Cards JNO. G. DINKINS Attorney-at-Law MANNING, S. C. DuRANT & ELLERBE Attorneys-at-Law MANNING, S. C. R. 0. Purdy S. Oliver O'Bryan PURDY & O'BRYAN Attorneys and Counselors at Law MANNING. S. C. FRED LESESNE Attorney-at-Law MANNING, S. C. J. W. WIDEMAN Attorney-at-Law MANNING, S. C. H. C. CURTIS Attorney-at-Law MANNING, S. C. J. A. Weinberg Taylor H. Stukes WEINBERG & STUKES Attorneys-at-Law MANNING, S. C. Pencil No. 174 Made in five grades ICIL WITH THE RED BAND [IKADO [PANY, NEW YORK ank Serves armer i Amnerica's greatest pro efore YOU receive the ny months usually elapse. must be fertilized, tilled, riend because it helps to s and months between asons. It permits you to mnachinery, on cr'edit. stands behind you and >rm. [R the benefits which the welp YOU. Ask for full officials. They will be tbout our service. :& Trust Co. DuRANT, President .Cashier