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ADVICE TO COTTON GROWERS. President Smith's Address on His Re? turn From Texas. Columbia, November 7.-President -BUie D. -, Smith of the Cotton Growers' Association, has just return? ed to the city, and tonight gave out ihis most interesting address: "I am just back from a tour of the West, where I have been in the in erest of the Southern Cotton Associ? ation to meet the executive commit? tee of the Texas division. In Atlanta I was joined by President Jordan, and we went together via Vicksburg and Shreveport, This carried us through Mississippi, Louisian and a part o? Texas. Throughout Mississippi the cotton crop is certainly as short as, or shorter, than has been reported. The frost and worm, so far as our ob? servation went, have completely de? stroyed aH prospect of anything like a vcrop from the late cotton or top <;rop of the old cotton. "From Vicksburg to Shreveport? between which points the Delta of the viississippi and Red rivers, and rnquestionably the finest cotton lands .?f the world, there will not be made Qore than forty-five to fifty per c?nt of last year's yield. "Near Monroe, La,, is the * very < ream of the Delta, there is practical? ly no cotton at all. Thousands of ^cres have been only partially tended, - \*ith a net result that the Lousiana i^crop is practically a failure. "At Shreveport, where we missed ?connection and had to lie over six .hours, we had . an opportunity .of interviewing cotton men and busi? ness men, and they confirmed the im? pression that we had received from -our own observation. From Shreve -port to Dallas we went through a por? tion of the best cotton lands of Texas, and the same condition obtained "throughout this portion of the State. "At Dallas the State Fair was in progress and there were present rep Testntatives of every county in the -State, and the members of the execu? tive committee were present. The tacts, as stated by these different par :'j -iles was to the effect that in the east? ern, central and northern portions of Texas, the crop was from 30 to 35 1 per cent short of last year. In West? ern Texas, where the boll weevil is most numerous, his ravages have not "been so great this year, and as a con- ( sequence the Western Texas crop is as .good or better than last year's, but it must be understood that this means' ?a restricted area, and the production j per acre does not exceed more than .one-half crop this year as compared - with the same territory without the -weevil. I think it would be a conser? vative/ estimate to place the shortage in Texas alone at one million, two ?K liundred thousand bales. "From Texas we returned via Tex- ' arkana and Memphis. This took us ! -through the entire State of Arkansas, where we had ample opportunity of seeing the crop in that State, and practically the same per cent of short? age was evident. The frost in Arkan? sas seems to have been more destruc? tive than in any other State, with the exception possibly of Northern Geor .gia. From my observation ? of the : <a*op in every state, for I have visited all save Florida, the estimate issued "by the Southern Cotton Association making the crop for this year nine< million, four hundred and fifty-four ; thousand bales as ginned, (which does not include, of course, linters), a con? servative one. 1 "Certainly we have succeeded at last in convincing the world of the shorti ess of this crop; hence the price fixed at Asheville has been reached. I .do not feel that I have the right to advise the farmers to hold beyond this prie, but it is my opinion that we will see lmuch higher prices in the imme? diate future, and, though ll cents should be reached, it will not be wis? dom on the part of- the farmers to attempt to rush the cotton to market, lor the reason that it might have a tendency to depress prices temporari? ly. I think that those who will hold their cotton and market it slowly from now on wiH be as amply re? garded as those who have loyally held for ll cents minimum. "I congratulate the State and the South on its winning another victory. Surely by this time every one will j recognize the work accomplished by the Southern Cotton Association, and wi), be willing to give it their support. "It is useless to attempt any argu? ment to prove the part we have play? ed in maintaining the price of cotton. We have gained every point we set out to gain, and have accomplished our object, which is to prove to the world that we can, and will, control the Southern cotton crop in the inter? est of the Southern cotton growers. "On account of large receipts from weak holders throwing their cottOii on the market, because of the pres? sure of debt, the bearers were able through their great leader to depress the price of coton during the months of September and October, and to even frighten some whose faith was not as strong as it should be; but now that the position is securely in our hands, I think simple justice demands that we hold the balance of our crop until those who took advantage of the weakness of our position in Septem? ber and October shall be made to pay? back all that they gained by this ad? vantage, as well as a good profit on the annoyance they caused us. I have perfected a plan of organization for collecting funds, which I want to put into operation not later than the mid? dle of next week. I will issue a call to all county presidents to meet me in my office on Friday, the 10th, to re? ceive instructions and to put these plans into immediate operation. "I hope the county presidents who see this call, and who may not receive a personal letter in time, will meet in the office of the Southern Cotton Association, Skyscraper, Building, Columbia, S. C., at 12 o'clock Friday, so that we may begin a thorough and systematic campaign of the State. Let every president be present, as this is a matter of vital importance at this juncture. "In conclusion I wish to say that there is absolutely no factor now ap? parent to cause any uneasiness to those who have spot cotton. "We have won the fight, and those of us who have been instrumental in winning it surely ought to enjoy the best measure of benefit from our fight and from our victory. To the Farmers: Cotton is at last playing around the elewen cents price. I congratulate the farmers for the firm stand they have taken to de? mand a better price for the fleecy staple. The bear faction have used every effort to depress the market lower, but they have failed. This crop will cost practically ten cents to grow it and we are entitled to a litle profit, and eleven cents was little enough to fix the price. Many farmers felt that they had to sell some of their cotton and now their debts are paid they are independent, and I ad? vise them to market the balance of this crop slowly, not selling any cot? ton for less than eleven cents. The farmers have won the fight and proven to the world that they can control the price of cotton, and at the same time they are willing to be rea? sonable, fair and pust. A better price for cotton means more prosperity for the South, in which e . e: y Southern j man should be ready to take part. The 1 doors of the Southern Cotton Associa- ! tion were open to all to work for their individual interest, which goes to the upbuilding of our country. The spec? ulators have just realized "' that this cotton crop is shorter than expected, and that there will not be enough cot? ton to meet the demand of actual consumption. Some say that if cotton goes any higher you can stop farm? ing and any other man can shut up business. Don't put your cotton at the mills to be used unless you sell, for in doing this you are feeding the mills and lessening the demand. We have a good grade of cotton, averag? ing over middling. Those of you who ? hold cotton for higher prices put it under shelter. You can insure it at your home if you desire. If there is not enough offered for our cotton at home, we can get it up in large lots and sell to exporters. The population of the world is increasing and it takes our cotton to clothe them. The brokers have sold all of our cot? ton to the manufacturers and specu? lators, but the cotton .is still in the hands of the farmer. So still stand "to your guns." H> B. Tindal, Vice President, Southern Cotton Association of South j Carolina Division. CASTOR IA! For Infants and Children. Fbe Kind You Have Always Bought j Signature of The Walterboro cotton mill wbicb was recently soid under mortgage has been reorganized and will soon be in operation again. In Time of Peace. *In the first montbs of the Russia Japan war we had a striking example of the necessity for preparation and the only early advantage of those, who, so to speak, "have shingled their roofs in dry weather." The virtue of preparation has made history and given to us greatest men. The indivi? dual for any emergency. Are you prepared to successfully combat the first cold you take? A cold can be cured much more quickly when treat? ed as soon as it had been contracted and before it has become settled in the system. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of colds and it should be kept at hand ready for instant use. For sale by all Druggists. / Winter Wheat in tile South. An ideal variety "of wheat for the South will show some or all of the following characteristics: The variety may be bald or bearded, though it is probable that the bearded varieties are generally a little hardier and more vigorous. The height of the straw will vary from 40 to 50 inches, depending on the character of the soil and th^ season. The head should be medium in length, not too long and not too short, with the gnains well balanced and containing few if any spikelets with less than two ber? ries. The larger the number with thre or four berries the better, and, of course, the endeavor should be to eliminate all heads producing sterile spikelets. The grains should be red in color and the berry rather long, plump and well filled out, giving it a rounded appearance as viewed from the back. This will ensure a good weight per measured bushel, and a variety, as a rule containing a high per cent, of protein, and thus well adapted to milling and bread making. In other words, it should be what is termed a hard variety. In size the stalk should be strong and vigorous, with a fair amount of leaf. A good stooling va? riety should be selected, and one that produces heads of medium size, " but of uniform character-Southern Farm Magazine. Xo Case of Pneumonia on Record. *We do not know of a single in? stance where a cough or cold resulted in pnemonia or consumption when Foley's Honey and Tar had -been taken. It cures coughs and colds per? fectly, so do not take chances with some unknown preparation which may contain opiates, which cause con? stipation, a condition that retards re" covery from a cold. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse any substi? tute offered. Durant's Pharmacy. ? *??.*am- I ?Mothers every where praise One j Minute Cough Cure for the sufferings j it has relieved and the lives of their ! little ones it has saved. A certain j cure for coughs, croup and whooping j cough. Makes breathing easy, cuts : out phlegm and draws out the inflam- ! mation. Sold hy all druggists. ri.DS iii Wi?L'??LL?. State Constables Hot After Pro? hibition Tigers. Walhalla, S. C., Nov. 8.-Quite a sensation was created in Walhalla yes? terday when McKinney and McDaniel, state constables, made a descent upon the cider dealers in town and emptied ont "u the streets a considerable amount of the beverage, at different placer. They found .several persons engaged in the cider busiDess. One fellow, who had just previously : got in two fresh barrels of cider, when i their contents were, emptied out on-; the streets mourned and wept alond ; and refused to be comforted. J If Inspectors McKinney and McDan-*? i?l ktep up the good work as they have started in they will make it hot for the blind tiger in Ocoijee and make bim afraid to show his bead. Bilious Attack Quickly Cured. *A few weeks ago I had a bilious attack that was so severe I was not able to go to the office for two days. Failing to get relief from my family physician's treatment, I took three o1 Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and the next day I felt like a new man.-H. C. Bailey, editor of the News, Chaplin, S. C. These tablets are for sale by all Druggists. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy The Children's Favorite -CUBES Coughs, Colds, Croup and Whooping Cough. This remedy is f ameras for its cures over a large part o f the civilized world. It can always be depended upon It contains no opium or other harmful drner find may be given as core* dent ly to a baby as to nn adult Price 25 -zs; Large Size, 50 eta. A FAIR PROPOSITION. If you have PROPERTY FOR SALK, it is my business io sell it for you. But in order to make the sale, I must have the m <Ucr in business shape. W) ire me f>r Description Blank, si^n the contract on the Duck of same, and return to me. If the price given is reason? able, 1 will ?.dveriise and sell the prop?rty for you. - 'ihe contract I wish you to sign is as follows : The State of South Carolina, County of Sumter. I.hereby list for sale the within described property with K. B. Beiser for a period of.months from date and authorize him to negotiate a sale for same at the rate of.dollars per acre or.dollars for the whole property, on terms as follows: And further agree that during the period herein above mentioned, I will not offer the said property to any one at a price lower tnan that above specified, nor on terms more favor? able than above authorized, and that I will refer all applicants to K. H. Beiser: Provided it is understood and agreed, that i shall have the privilege of revoking the authority above conferred after having given thirty days written notice of such intention;- but no attempted withdrawal will be effective under this agreement without such previous notice. And further, in case of sale made by Ii. B. Beiser. or through any agency employed bv him. whether through personal solicit?t ions, by advertising or otherwise: or if he has in any way contributed to a sale of said nroperty. even though concluded by myself. I agree to pav to said R. B. Beiser. as compensation for his services in affecting the sale.per cent, commission on the purchase price for said property, to be paid to him immediately up? on the receipt of the first installment paid in by the purchaser of the said property. Witness my hand and seal this.day of.190 In the presence of: [Seal] , [Seal] I HAVE DEMAND for several NICE FARMS, E. g : A 10 horse farm in high state of cultivation in good community. ATTORNtY-AT-LAW r> r> DEI CPD REAL E8TATE BR0KER HARBY BLG COURT SQ K. O, DCLDCK, PHONE NO. 309. atlantic Corni JLine* Effective August 6, 1905. Passenger Trains arriving and leaving Sumta>. Train 35 r'io renee to Aagurta Arrive 5 15 am " 54 Columbia to Wilmington \Z2&" * 10 a^ " *77 Fiorerc? to Sumter " 0 20 ar u *57 Gibson to Sumter . " 9 20 am? " 52 Charleston to Greenville Laaves 9 31 an. " 46 OrangeburgtoCharlestoniTuesd'yjThursd'y^'aturd'y) " 9 3;"? an " *78 Sumter to Lucknow Leaves 9 60 am u *77 Lucknow to Sumter Arrives 6 00 pm " 63 Greenville and Columbia to Charleston " 6 30 pu j " 32 Augusta to Florence " 6 30 pm j " *56 Sumter to Gibson " 6 60 pm^ " *78 Sumter to Flor?eos Leaves 7 10 pm ** 47 Charleston to Crangeburg (Tuesd'y, Thursd'y, Katu* u'y) " 8 20 pm * 66 Wilmington to Columbia , M 9 36 pm | J " 78 Sumter to Bishopville Leaves 9 50 am " 77 Bishopville to Sumter Arrives 6 00 pm Freight Trains carrying Passengers. Train *24 Sumter to Hartsville Leaves 8 15 am " *19 Sumter to Bobbins Leaves 10 00 am " *20 Pobbius to Sumter Arrives 7 30 am?i " *25 Hartsville to Sumter Arrives 9 10 par Northwestern Railway. Train *70 Camden to Sumter Arrives 9 00 am " *7l Sumter to Camden Leaves 9 86 ant " *68 Camden to Sumter " 5 45 pm " ?72 Wilson Mill to Sumter Arrives 12 SO rm " *73 Sumter to Wilson Mill Leave? 3 30 pm w *69 8umter to Camden ?"Cl 6 31 pm Trains marked * daily except Sunday ; all other trains daily. For further information, apply to J. T. CHINA, Ticket Agent A. C. L. e. i rnmrn, o. o. s., Office over China's Drug Store. Phone No. 350. Prompt attention : Good service. Office hours, from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m.: 2 p. m to 5.30 p. m. ut GUNS. By buying one of our many styles of Beautiful Heaters. They are great fuel savers. Come and see our large stock of Cook ^Stoves and?Ranges. We have the right prices. PARKER, ] 1SMITH, ! LEFEVER, i FOX, J And a large assortment of other makes of Guns that should please the most fastidious?hunts man. Use our celebrated Paint : De voe, New Era and Hammer, and wear a continual smile of satis? faction. The Durant Hardware Co. See our Mammoth line of Stoves and Ranges. High quality and right prices. P. S.-AU parties holding keys to money box come in and try them. WE GUARD OUK PATRONS INTERESTS Tte Farmers'Bank and Trust Ci. Capital Stock $60.000. -: -:- Undivided Profits $4,000. C. G. Rowland, Prst. R. F. Haynsworth, V. Prst. R. L. Edmunds. Cashier. Deposits Sept. 30, end of 2d quarter after organization, $170, 430.45. Liability of stockholders, in addition to capita) stock, ?60,000. A general banking business. Solicits your patronage and guarantees every courtesy con? sistent with ?Ood business meth? ods. DALZELL MERCANTILE CO., Dalzell, S. C. Come to Dalzell and call on us for your Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. . Just recived full line of Windsor and other fancy candies, put up in 1 and 1=2 lb. boxes. Prices 75c. per lb. SPECIALTIES : Fresh Cream Cheese, fresh Butter, Macaroni, Evaporated Apples, best Columbia River Salmon, Can Peaches and Oysters, a ;d. also, Ev.:poratt d Cream. TO THE MERCHANT: If you haven't Red Meat Tobacco in stock, write the factory-we will supply you direct. * ' TO THE CONSUMER: - We give you our absolute guarantee that each 10c plug of Red Meat is made of better tobacco and contains more good solid juicy chewing quality than any other 10c plug of any weight offered or sold by any factory. /rite name and address plainly herc. TO ANY CHE WER of tobacco who will cutout and mail us this advertisement, we will mail him a card which will entitle him to one Sc cut of Ked Meat Tobacco Manufactured Only by Liipfert-Scales Co., Winston-oaiem. N. C.