The Dillon herald. (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, July 11, 1918, Page Page Four, Image 4
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A, a JORDAN Edltoi
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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"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. !
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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.
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the Music Critics
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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
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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.
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