Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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imiGN PUNNED CDHON STATES ing States, presidents of unions. State agricultural farmers’ colleges Counties to Be Organised to Handle Present Crop. Wannamaker Teils of Coming Drive. New Orleans. July 2.— systematic campaign in the eotton belt for ./organizing counties of the States for handling the annual crop were launched here today i at the second meeting at the present conference e£ directors of the American Cotton As sociation. J. S. Wannamaker yOt Co lumbia, S. C., president, said that $400, 000,000 would be needed for forming the planned corporation to properly dispose of one-fourth^of the crop. This corporation; according to Pref- ident Wannamaker, will not confli t with the pnjtfosed $100,000,000 cotton exports financing corporation, as the former will limit its work to cotton for doipestic use. jv. Ruffin Pfeasant of Louisianna chairman of the executive committee of the export organization, telegraphed -rnsr-anprovaf-ef- thr”dtjnrestftr** organ ization and W. B. Thompson of New Orleans, a director of the export cor poration, today explained to the Amer ican Cotton Association the plans of the former. The plans for organizing, adopted at today’s session, include the forming of county organiation in every cotton growing State, and a resolution was adopted requesting commissioners of agrictuulture and presidents of farm- ers’unions to issue joint calls for first meetings. Telegrams are being sent to gover nors of cotton growing States and presidents of organizations interested, requesting that State meetings be call ed in July. Most of the details of the proposed corporation are yet to be completed, a committee headed by R. G. Rhett of Charleston, S. C. being instructed to report the plans at a meeting to be held later. ' President Wannamaker announced that a bureau' of statistice was organ ized so that complete and accurate figures could be supplied. He took ex ception to the United States depart ment of agriculture report of yester day which he said showed 8 per cent, cotton reduction when the estimate should' have been 25 per cent. Before adjournment today it was announced that at the next meeting to bo held at the president's ‘call, tlie~ association will take up the labor problem, the further reduction of acreage and the question of holding cotton. J. A. Thompson of Corsicana, Texas, was elected first vice president, to succed J. A. Scott of Houston. Texas, resigned, but who will remain a mem ber of the board of directors. “The department’s report,” said Mr. Wannama^r, “failed to show the a- bandonment which we estimate will be fully 8 per cent. It also failed to show several features which indicate the condition of the crop is not over 60 per cent, normal. The association at a recent meeting estimated reduction at 20 per cent. The speaker declared it 'was unfair to take the high average crop conditions in small growing States like Arizona and California to pull up the low average of quantities of cotton”. The directors decided to send tele grams to th governors of cotton grow- and State bankers’ associations urging the call meetings at the respective Stat capitals during July in order to promote further organization of the association. The directors adopted a resolution indosing Governor Pleasant’s sugges tions that warehouses be constructed n all cotton growing communities. f Work and Glorious Achievement of Regiment Recognized by Chief Offic er. Columbia, July 6.—Governor Cooper today received from Colonel J. M. Ma rlon a citation for gallantry of the 117th engineers which,,regiment Col. Johnson commanded. The citation is from Major General W. C. Langfleld chief engineer of the American forces in France, and reads: “1. Upon the departure of the 117th engineers from France and from the i American expeditionary forces, *the chief engineer desires to thank Colonel J: “M. Johnson and the officers and men of his command for the valuable ser vices which they have rendered to the engineer department. -Teg i m ynt'mcsr’parHcTpated in all the engagements of the 42nd i division, frequently operating with bravery and dash as infantry, and yet always attending to its proper en gineer duties in providing ways of communication without which no di vision can win battles. , “3. In particular it is desired to invite attention to the very remark able and valuable engineering work, the corduroy road across the Bar val ley. With insufficient tools, with no suitable materials, after days of hard marching with no food and no sleep, the initiative, resourcefulness, and wonderful “do or die” spirit of your officers and men enabled you to con struct a way for the artillery and sup plies across the Bar Valley marsh which held out until corps troops could secure plaftk from Souilly for more permanent plank road later built. ' “4. Regiments such as the 117th treatment we have received since Au gust, 1918, at the hands of the wire administratiop. We realize that in order to make this protest effective it would be accessary to make the strike sufficient ly acute to compel action. This does not seem possible now either through protest against the unfair and jinjust I THREE YOUSG JEEW SECURE CONTROL OF glass factory Nearly Two-Thirds of Outstanding Capital in the Hands of Three Local Men. Laurens, S. C., July 9 (Special)—. Announcement was authorized sev eral days ago by one of the majority our efforts nr twFW^kholdcrsrtbgt A" controlling inter- relied upon to help us.. This is the est in Laurens Glass Works had view taken by many who are vitally into the hands of Messrs. Al- interested in the success of the strike |^ er ^ C. Dial, Ernest Easterby and H, md they agree with me that to sub nit the proposition to a vote of. the membership would result in serious delay and disorganization. Acting up on this copclusion and with a view to serving your best interests I hereby declare the strike at an end, and you are instructed to work without fur ther delay. You have made a gallant struggle for your rights as American' workingmen and women. * “The future, however, is not without hope. The principles for which we contend are going to prevail in the end. They must prevail because they are right. The union will continue its fight for the.elzjttental rigMs -of-ftr- dustrial freedom. We urge you as a loyal member to continue to do your part. “The Commercial Telegraphers’ Un ion of America will not surrender, Some reorganization of the union may be necessary but our banner flung to the breeze in 1902 and will never be furled. It was announced that a meeting of the executive committee of the organ ization would be called in a few days to consider plans of reorganization. Douglas Gray, three young business men of the city associated already in other lines of business. Agents for these men have been buying up the stock for some time and a few weeks ago had bought about $30,000 of the outstanding capitalization of $47,000. It is understood that the price paid srmmd par and interest;— The Laurens Glass Works was or ganized about ten years^ago and began operations soon after. At first it was handicapped by lack of capital and in experience incident to a pioneer in dustry, but after several years of hard struggles it began to get on a better basis and is now one of the*ciU’s sub stantial Industrie'?. C. H. Roper is president cf the enterprise and Albert C. Dial secretary and general man* ager. Just unloaded a car-load of best quality genuine oak Bed Room Furni ture, complete suits or odd pieces: all priced to save you money. S. M. & E. H. WILKES L CO. engineers have reflected great honor upon the engineer service and through you I wish to express to the entire regiment my thanks and apprecia tion.” Strike Has Ended Officers Announce That Operators May Return to Work. Endurance Contest Ont of Question. New York, July 1.—The strike of the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union against the Western Union and Postal ■Telegraph Companies was declared off this afternoon, it was announced here by Percy Thomas, deputy international president of the organization. Chicago, July 2.—The strike of tele graphers which began June 11, was called off at noon today by S..J. Kon enkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America. President Konenkamp, who returned from Washington this morning, called off the strike after he had conferred with other officials of the union. A statement addressed to the mem hers of the organization by President Konenkamp read in part: . “When the present strike was de clared against the telegraph com panies under control of tire wire ad ministration, it was understood it would not be made an endurance con test. The strike was to be the final Statement of the Condition of The Bell-Workman Bank Located at Clinton, S. C., at the close of business June 30, 1Q19. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $130,883.01 Overdrafts T/ 6,18(5.50 Bonds and Stocks owned by the bank 705.01 Furniture and Fixtures 500.00 Due from Bks and Bankers 12,541.54 Currency •' 1.309.00 SHver and Other Coin 240.27 Checks and Cash Items • 139.16 Total . $158,504.55| LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid In $ 15,000.00! Surplus Fund 2,50010(11 Undivided Profits'I^ess Cur rent Expenses Taxes Paid 905,31 Due to Bks and Bankers 2.1)87.62 Dividends Unpaid . 600.00 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 107,351.06 • Time Certificate of Deposit 9,298.88 Cashier’s (’hecks 861.68 117,511.62 Notes A Bills Rediscounted 3,000.00 Bills Payable," including - Certificates for Money Borrowed 16.000.00 Total $158,504.55 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens, ss . Before me came.C. C. Wallace. Cash>- ier of the a lane named hank, who, 1**- ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement- is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. Sworn to and subscribed before this Sth day of July, 1919. (*co. W. Copeland. Notary Public for S. C. Correct Attest: J. D. BeTT — C. U. Workman. S. G. Dillard. Directors. What you pay out your good money for is cigarfette satisfaction—and, my, how you do get it in every puff of Gamely! —.——— . \ : r . low-mildness of the tobaccos yet re taining the desirable “body.” Camels are simply a revelation! You may smoke them without tiring your taste! J '• Camels win instant and permanent success with smokers because the blend brings out to the limit the For yOur own satisfaction you must compare Camels with any cigarette in the world at any price. Then, you’ll best realize their superior quality and the rare enjoyment refreshing fiavor and delightful mel- they provide. R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Win.ton-Salem, N. Vacation me i - • • *• ’MT V * • SPECIAL NOTICES. That’s what genuine " Old Hickory ” Furniture means to you. More. too. it means the most beautiful rustic furniture that a made. Just enough of nature ’"in the rough ” to give a woodland touch. Hand- woven seats and backs, from the tough inner hickory bark, give a unique charm and comfort that wicker and willow can not approach. There is no “ wear out.’-’ either. Hard uae and exposure «*o not affect the solid construction. Your “ Old Hickory ” Furniture will give you service long after the modest price hfs been forgotten. We have a complete stock, including lawn swings, tables, settees, chairs, rockers and other rustic furhlture. that you will appreciate see ing. if you are interested in the beat appearance of your porch and See Our Display of Rockers, Tablets and Swings. 1 xillTiM 1, FOR SALE—My home op Calvert Avenue. CEO. M. WRIGHT. ' Drink Pepsi-Cola. What is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cool drink of Pepsi-Cola. Ix>st—Bet ween Newberry and Clinton, one non-skid 35x5 Goodrich Silver- town Tire. Finder return to Ellis Motor Company,Clinton. S. C. Pepifying and Stimulating—Pepsi Cola. * t FOR SALE—Onpgood Jersey milch cow. If interested see Wade H. Simp son. Clinton. Route 2. CHICHESTERSPILW & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Laurens, S. C. Taka mm M ouSoW sKbD^SEvmwtttt * _ Don’t spoil the pleasure of your vacation by sweltering in a heavy suit when such a - • • ; .'..a. - - — " v t - —* ■ small outlay will put you in one of our Palm Beach, tropical-weight tweed, worsted or mohair. v " « l ^ —— —; 1 t. .... .« . Stylish; yes, the very latest. For young men there’s snappy, form-fitting pla(in or welt waist models with the latest pocket and lapel ideas. ^ -- Business men and more conservative dresr i . ■* • * • ■ 0, i 4 sers, the styles that appeal to you are here in numerous models. A " ‘ \ \ ^ ' ■ ' C • ,n : ! / | ■ •' ’**'■"* ' . 'I Hard-to-fit men, very tall, stout, short or massive, we have sizes, for you all. _ _ •\ <• - * . —* M. S. BAILEY & SONS The Big Store With the Big Values” mm !! aaiaiaa RMH i ; \ ' E l.