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f- lit Stllnn ijr ralb A, a JORDAN Edltoi ?IB, 8. C., J lily 11, 191S PRICK frTXINCi ANI> COTTON. lie recent cotton convention at New Orleans in which, it is learned a KOOd authority, verv few nm 4?oeri of raw cotton were allowed to participate. discouraged all attempts at prioe-fixing or acreage redaction. A gentleman from Atlanta whose name we do not recall at this time pat through a resolution urging the termers to warehouse one bale out of every three in marketing this fall's crop. It doea not require a very vivid Imagination to conjure up a mental picture of the cotton speculators dishing their sides with laughter very time the so-called New Orleans oottee convention meets in annual! The plan to retire one bale out of | every three is so manifestly impractical that it is scarcely worth the j consideration of sensible men. It re- j mtnds one of those times in the past| when price-fixing was done in convention by voluntary agreement and then every member of the convention would go back home and sell his entton at what he was offered for it. We don't know what outside In uucuca, ik amy, were ai work in the New Orleans convention, but we do knew that so far as the producer of new cotton is concerned the convention didn't amount to a hill of beans. But let us look at the other side of the cotton situation: The manufacturer knows that a 15,000,000 bale crop means cheap cotton. Very few manufacturers sell yarns more than six months ahead, and the great majority of contracts sold in the early spring, when cotton was bringing from 30 to 35 cents a pound, will have to be filled in the early fall. In the present uncertain state of the { market yarn contracts cannot be sold; ahead. The manufacturer was alive to | the situation, and while the New , Orleans convention was passing reso- J lotions expressing its disapproval of any attempt at acreage reduction' or price-fixing a committee of manu- j facturers representing themselves as "cotton ioods manufacturers" (what- ' ever that may be) was at Washing-' ton working with the war industries ; ooaru on a schedule of prices fof! manufactured goods. The reductions in the manufactured article as agreed upon by the | war industries board and the "cot- j tea foods manufacturers" range from 20 to 30 per cent, as compared with quoted market prices, which, of course, means a corresponding reduction iu the price of raw cotton, j regardless of the cost of production. This price-fixing agreement, which i so vitally affects the farmer and in jwhich the farmer had no voice, ! creates a new market for the sale j of yarns on future delivery, and; thus the manufacturer has another, period of plain and easy sailing, with j fat profits practically assured until another change is made. We do not blame the manufactur-j er for bringing these things to pass. I He is looking out for himself and' expects the producer to do the same; bat the question is, when will the! producer awake from his lethargy?' Isn't it time for the man who produces raw cotton?the man who tolis 12 hours nearly every day in i the year?to begin to look out for himself, instead of throwing him-j self on the mercy of other men of opposite interests who use him as a tool to promote their own selfish aims? It is not the purpose of this article to widen the breach between manufacturer and producer. Its purpose to show the producer how he is being deprived of the fruits of his labor because he has no organization, because he does not look ahead, because of his absolute indifference to what is going on around him. A meeting of farmers?men who live on the farms and men who live by the farms?should be held at some central southern city and a committee consisting of real farmers whose sin urtii./ ui yuryuue cannoi De questioned should be appointed to go to Washington and present the farmex's aide of the cotton situation to the president himself. Mr. Wilson is a fair-minded man and if it can be shawn to him that the farmer has not been getting a square deal at these so- called cotton conventions or that he has not been properly represented at price-fixing conferences the wrongs he has suffered will be righted. Regardless of the action of the socalled cotton convention at New Orleans. the personnel of which, we are told, did not consist of farmers or U?e friends of farmers, we are still firmly convinced that the 11)18 ..a a cotton crop will aoll below the cost of production, provided the govern ment's 15,0b0,000 bale estimate . turns out to be correct. One way to prevent divorces is !to prohibit remarrying. * , An editor is a human being. If somebody every other day doesn't 'toil ... ?? - ? v.. ua uvn iu i uu iu? yaper we leei (bat we are running it too well and ! might become careless. Potato fiends in Dillon county wbo have put in a hard spring swat- ; ting the pesky potato bug, squirting j anti-blight Juice and keeping the tuber situation well in hand have come to the conclusion that potatoes is not the best paying crop one can grow. In your arguments over the senatorial situation don't waste too i many words. This is an age of conservation, not conversation. Funeral of Mr William L. Bethea. Mr. William L. Bethea, who had been in feeble health quite a while and who was recently carried to a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, for treatment, died at the hospital on last Saturday morning, July 6, 1918. Two brothers, Mr. T. W. Bethea and Mr. Vic Bethea, were with him at> the time of his death. f The remains were brought to Dillon on Saturday night, rather arriving in Dillon Sunday morning at 2:30 o'clock. nnu? # ?% * - - a iic iuucui services were neia at the Methodist church on Sunday af-' ternoon at 4:30 o'clock, being conducted by Dr. Watson B. Duncfn, assisted by Rev S. J. Bethea, of Little Rock. An appropriate programme of music was rendered by the choir with Mrs. J. R. Watson at the or-; gan. The famill- hyms, "Abide With Me" and .'us, Savior, Pilot Me," were su Besides these "Face to Face' was sweetly sung by I Mrs. John Diebler and Mrs. Watson rendered a beautiful instrumental selection. The funeral address was delivered by Dr. Duncan. The following brief! I outline will give an idea of the ad- j dress: 'At a time like this we realize how vain is the help of man. It is best that we let God speak His own message to our troubled hearts, for He alone can austain us in such an hour as this. There are three methods of Dearing trouble. The first is the physical way. By this method a man strives to stand under the burdens and crosses of life and maintain himself by mere physical strength. This method is insufficient for sooner or later the strength gives way and the man goes down in the struggle. The second method is the philosophical. By this the man tries to reason himself into a position of endurance. He says to himself that worry is useless and the wise course is to adjust ourselves to life's conditions and make the best of them. By thus simply adjusting himself to the burdens he misses the blessings designed to bcxonveyed by the afflictions of life. ; The"tiffin method, and the only one that serves the needs of the human i soul, is the Christian, or Biblical method. By this we accept the afflictions of life as a part of the process for the production of the highest , type of manhood and womanhood, and thus we open the channel of our brings to the heavenly forces that await entrance into our lives. There ano some of the finer traits of; character that are developed only iu the furnace of affliction. There are some birds that sing only when the cage is darkened. Much of the bwcetest music of life is produced, by the lowering of the curtains of1 sor'-ow about us. ''Realizing our dependence upon a supernatural power at a time like this, we instinctively turn to God.' Just as the needle turns to pole, so the heart turns to God in the hour of triu*. God alone meets the situation and in His book we find the answer; to all the great and vital questions of j } life. The three great qustlons that men have asked through the centuries are, Whence? Why? Whither"? Whence came we? Why are we here? Whither are we tending? God's word fixes our origin in Him, gives us to understand that the purpose of life is the accomplishing His will, and that after the earthly probation end preparation we move out into a larger field of service. As we meet here this afternoon we realize that a quiet, unassuming Christian gentleman has gone from us. His record is made and is known to you all. No eulogy that I could pronounce would make is otherwise. Let us hear God's message and be comforted. May the God who has promised to be the father of the fatherless verify that promise to these dear children who are now ' fatherless and motherless. May the Divine comfort be given to all i the sorrowing friends." j The pallbearers were E. T. Elliott, j. u. uidboq, J. P. McLaurin, C. S. Herring, E. K. Hamer, J. R. Regan, J. C. Betbea, Morris Fass, J. R. Watson, N. B. Hargrove and J. L. | Bridge . Mr. Bethea's wife preceded him to the spirit world about two years ago. There are four children left without father or mother?Donald, Julia, Bertha, and William. These young friends will have the deep sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were attend ed by an immense throne and a large number of people attended the , Interment at the cemetery which ] took place Immediately after the service* at the church. Mr. Betbea was about forty-two ' years old and was the son of the late ] , Dr. J. Frank Bethea. He was a member of a large and Infleuntial family of this county. i ? Potato fiends in Dillon county who have put in a hard spring swatting the pesky potato bug, squirting antiblight juice and keeping the tuber ( situation well in hand have come to the conclusion that potatoes is not the best paying crop one can grow. DLLCO-LIGHT The complete Electric Light and 1 Power Plant Clean, safe electric light and power at the touch of a convenient button. Address, J. L. POWERS, 294.290 E. Main St. BennettsviUe, S. C. 1 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 FOR STATE SENATE. The .many friends of Hon. L. M. ! Rogers hereby announce him a can- j didate for the senate ?nt?te*.t ? rules of the democratic primary. e Further and in pursuance of the action taken by the prospective candidates for the senate, as published in the June 6th issue of Dillon Herald, by which action it was ^determined that the honor of being senator should be conferred upon jDr. J. H. David, as a token of the peoples | respect for patriots and worthy catl- I zenship, the candidacy of Dr. J. H. J David for the office of Senator of Dillon county is hereby announc ed, subject to the rules of the Democ ra- ' tic primary. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I I hereby announce myself a can ii- J date for re-election to the House of ^ ReDresentativpR ? > ? , fcU UilC i "j rules of the Democratic party. t j J. W. HAMERi ; The friends of R. Julian Dew an- I nounce his as a candidate for ahe ] House of Representatives, subject/ to I the rules of the Democratic partjr. J The friends of T. W. Berry her/eby i announce his candidacy for the ^ House of Representatives subjecilt to 1 the rules of the Democratic part y. ! I < The friends of E. L. Moore heireby i i announce his candidacy for the j j House of Representatives subjecj t to; rules of the Democratic Party, ft , i i ' For House of Representative 9. As my friends are a little slov 7 in announcing my candidacy for the] Mouse or Kepresent&tives and I believing, as I do, that if there isl no i way to lower taxes they oertali nly should be equalized, I hereby (an- : nounce myself a candidate for <the | House of Representatives, subjects to! the rules of the Democratic Primal ry. EARLE ROGERS ELLERBIE. ? ATOR COMMISSIONER. i hereby announce myself a candi-U date for '^-election to the office of \ County Commissioner from District No. 2, subject to the rui... Qf Democratic party. W. B. GAw>v. J Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary I hereby announce my candidacy for Commissioner to represent District No. 2 of Dillon coun| ty. I believe that I am fully qualified I to give good service in this place and (will be found e'^'ays willing to grant a square deal lo all. W. CLYDE PARHAM. FOR SALE?One New South Brick I Machine. Truck and all complete. Capacity 28 brick per minute. First check for $300 gets it. W. B. Gaddy, Hamer.?7-ll-3tp. Kllerbe Announces for the House I , In making his announcement for the House of Representation Earle ' Rogers Ellerbe does so on his own | responsibility and not the earnest re- ' | quest of his many friends, nor has be allowed annoymous friends to an- ' nounce his candidacy. Earle Ellerbe is a son of the late Gov. Ellerbe and his two livln; bro- , thers are now wearing the uniform of 1 their country. For this re .son, if for , none other, his sympathies will naturally be with the boyj at the front | and the wishes of the man In uniform will be resperced. Hq Is not goinr to cuss anybody in this campaign nor is he going to support any ma* for amy other office unless he standi four-square for and with the government in the prosecution of this war to a winning finish. Mr. Ellerbe 's a 100 percent, pure, unadulterate i Woodrow Wilson American, and his entrance brings Into the race another exponent of jAmerican 'deals.?Adv. ( BUSINESS LOCALS. ? MONEY to loan on Dillon County &wl Estate at I par cant. Sailers A Moore, Attorneys.?1-1-tf. !iOST OR STOLEN?At S. A. L. I Hotel or between Hamlet and Dillon, S. C., one leather handbag, tag bearing address "G. D. Easterllng, Bennettsvllle, S. C., on Monday, July 1st. Finder will please return to E. G. Smith, Dillon, S. C. I 3ASH FOR JtWK?If you want the highest prices for your junk bring ?* "no n-i ? -- ? - * it. m m. ociiwktil, near urica Warehouse, Dillon, S. C. 40 to 75c. per hundred pounds for scrap iron. . 4-25-tf. F MONEY TO LOAN?We are prepared to make loans on improved farms and city property at six per cent interest for a period of from tnree F to ten years on amounts from $2,000.00 to $25,000.00, interest payable annually. If you owe anj money we think it is very essential' ^ that you make your arrangements at once as interest rates are advancing. Conditions are unsettled, and none of us know what will happen. Come to see us and let us assis? you. Gibson A Muller, Attorneys.? 12-20-tf. i TOR SALE?One good young cow, fresh at $100. One young female collie, would agree to raise from who would agree to raise from her pure bred pups. J. R. Reaves. Latta, S. C.?7-11-lt. rOR SALE?One three burner De- N troit Vapor Oil stove in perfect condition. Will sell at a bargain. Apply to Jones Dry Goods Co.? 7-11-tf. Come In and Hea IT^m 1BE1 As She Ap When the Music Critics f< son's Re-Creation of it. J The child reared in a hom< age. Music developes the | cheerful and happy and g % need. The child mind gets K ti&ts. f The 1 m To prove the wonderful i to actually sing in direct < M Miss Shepherd sang along 1 dience a few weeks ago ai C ference in the original voii 9 See these wonderful mac! play them for you. I Lei "OR ttALB?Maxtor Ton Track Maker, boat attacVaeat far converting Ford into ton truck. bargain. Apply to J. D. Qllland, Florence. S. C.?5-30-8t. ,OST?One Goodyear Non-Skid tire^ 34x4 on rim. Loot on Saturday afternoon, on Marion road between Dillon atnd Pee Dee Park. Finder will please' return to Mlas Lacey Jackson, Dillon, and get re ward.?6-27-tf. .OST, STRAYED OR STOLEN ? Duroc Jersey sow pig about 8 weeks old. Suitable reward for information. J. W. Hamer, Little Rock.?7-4-2tp. 'OR SALE ? International Arion. One of the beat bred Stallions in the Southern States. Price right. Apply to box 42, Clio.?7-4-4t.p 'OR SALE?20 shares of Bank of Dillon stock at a bargain, according to book value. Jno. Hargrove, Dillon. 6-20-4t. FOTICE ? Fifteen hundred acres land in one body, 3 miles of court house, twelve hundred being cultivated, forty large colored families on and adjoining the place. Twenty-five nqw tennant houses with wells and barns. Complete new ginnery, grist mill, and store houses, large mill stream for cattle raising. Owner's health poor reason for sellinar. Price ISO Oft narl acre. Good terms. Crops now growing. Come see them. Write Harry D. Calhoun, President Home Bank. Barnwell. S. C.?7-6-2tp. ! | fOTICE?All persons are hereby' forbidden, under penalty of law,! to trespass upon the lands of the undersigned in any manner whatsoever. J. A. Owens.?7-4-3t. ir the Instrument the Music Critics % SEY LANE SHEPPAI peared Before a Dillon >und it impossible to disting lildren Need Musu i where there is nn mimi** ?i finer and better instincts, it ;ives it a better outlook on li the best musical products of t ' Edison A Human V lowers of the Edison Mr. E< comparison with the records \ with an Edison machine be id the best musical critics c< ce and the re-creation, lines and hear them play. IOY WIL FOR BALE?Om circular agar mM. containing 40 H. P. Conilrt Farqoahar Bolter. 19 x It Frtek MmSine with Moffltt Mm, ?4(t u4 . cut off ut. This mill iseompteto and practically good u new. This rtlll is for sals with or without teams and wagons. O. W. Braddy, Box 42, Clio. S. C.?7-4-4tp. MARKETING WXMk bt.ists burying them. Steve Hoover, Ml. Pleasants, Iowa, writes. "Coat- v tivuvvu ircuiug mjr uvra OX tOOQl \ 100 hogs B. A. Thomas' Hog Powder . over two months ago. Fifty were stek and off teed. Nearby herds had cholera. I did not lose one?they are well and growing fast." For sale by Fee Dee Cash Store, Dillon, S. C. FLIES NEVER BOTHER, in the summer flies worry an animel. Get a bottle of Farris' Healing Remedy?costs but 50c?makes a pidt worth $2.00. Apply It to the wound. Flies will not bother it. Oet It today. You may need it tomorrow. We sell it. Pee Dee Cash Store. Dillon. S. C. NOTICE Take notice that a special term Court of Common Pleas for the County of Dillon will convene at Dillon, S. C., on Monday the 8th day cf Juy, 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JNO. C. BBTHEA, 7-4-lt. C. C. C. P. * O. S, NOTICE. All ? - ? * m - .-hi laiisuus me nereuy lorDKXaopi to employ, protect or harbor In any manner whatsoever my son. Hardy Caulder, who is not ot legal age and who left my home without my consent. L. C. Caulder. ?7-6-St. That Deceived I Bk I k w I Audience 1 uish her voice from Edi- m iffers a great disadvant- v makes the child more C ife. The Edison fills this M the world's greatest ar oice 1 iison requires the artists m he makes of their voices. C. ifore a large Dillon au- M * )uld distinguish no dif It is a pleasure to us to f MS I