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V? \ It Klint SK COMMISSION ER KAYS MONEY IS BKJNO LOAN TO IX/ITON MILLS. Reviere* He Ham Fn- is tu Prore State ?tent?McLsartu Sayn He Could Sell Cotton Direct to European Spinner*. If 111m Power was Extended. Columbia, Dec. 30.?An Interview with R. H. Paddleon, deputy United States shipping commistoner for the port of New York, published Decem? ber 23 in The 8tate. In which Mr. Paddlaon spoke of the urgent demand abroad for American cotton, especially among the belligerents in the Euro? pean war, has brought down upon the State warehouse commissioner, John L. McLaurln. some hundreds of let? ters, inquiring In most casee whether South Carolina might not exploit this demand to advantage. Mr. McLaurln has drafted a letter In reply to all such Inquiries. In which he says, among other things, that he deenr: It advisable that his powere be eo enlarged as to enable him to negotiate saiea direct with for? eign spinnere. "The reserves are ex? hausted," he says. "and they are obliged to have our cottor." Mr. McLaurlnl letter fol owe: Dear Sir: I have your lotter of re? cent date, In reference to shipment of cotton abroad. I have written sev? eral artlclee on this subject and here? with Inclo** you a statement given out by me. which was published in the Columbia State of December 9, in which 1 called attention to the fact that the German and Austrian govern meats both were buying futures In the N'aef York markets to ? meet their n, \oafacturers. Wf?n I was a member cf the Unit? ed Sgaves senate I was very severely criticised for advocating ship subsi? dies. I recognised as far back as 1900 that the South, producing the chief export crop of this coiintrv. was at a great dtsadvantage because we had to depend upon foreign vessels to curry our producta abroad. Oer sMfJb. Englend. France and Japan ?ihre paying heavy subsidies to their ?dttpa snd tho inevitable result was to ? rgee the American merchant flag fro re the sea. At the time that I took this stand there wss only one hue of American vessels left, an<1 this has noW gjurte unler foreign fltigs. The feet Is hat S consul*i able i?ortlon of the meti?' vested In toreign ships is .vr ^ir >y, and fhsy #ent un? der t tn orderte participate In tb?s?? s tbaddies. But, under the terms Si the subsidy, as >n as war Is declared si of rie* > snips become a part of the nevy of the country ^rhose flag they are ft. ,n|.\ In our eatramlty Pi sld?nt Wilson is proposing that tat go\?rnment buy he ships outright m<i no m private persons or ?orporetior r them. It seem* to me that it Um federal sdmlnlstrstlon had sufficient ' a< I bone to announce positively that ? ten. not being a ccntraband of war, would be shipped to any country in the world, under the protection of the aVnarlcan navy. that none of the ^tyuntrie* now at war would dare to Interfere. As it is. It koks an If Eng . lead is determined that cotton shall Hi shipped nowhere except to her. Taking this In connection with the fact that the secretary of the treas? ury Is responsible for exporting to the Dank pf England enough gold to have bought ono-hslf of the cotton crop, It seems that the South Is expected to centitbutr at least one-half of this crop to ? . able England to conduct the war to a gejeSSSsnsI conclusion. About the tint ' 1 .it Hit treasury ?b partment ms?? in l^rge contribution of gold to the I anl: of Bn^lc.nd. the british minist? r ??: fe SOtMe the spinners hat tin y relies1 not furnish funds for the pi ? f>? Am Than cotton, and test list :n- *' eesSSnat their re server, '."be effect of this, just as this ?an.? er? Sgm* SS the market, wss to < ut p. item half In two. If there ha 1 be< n no war. the action oi the seci tary wli the treasury alonel would hu\o dentro>od one-half of the value of the cotton crop of the South. I have never been able to seo why, when England and all the other coun? tries In Europe declared a moratorium the United States should not have done the same thing by suspending specie payments Two hundred mil? lion dohnrs of gold was exported to England w\ August and September. This was equivalent to 9HOft.ooa.oufi of psper money, enough to have bought the entire, cotton crop at 1ft cents peg pound The reason assigned for doing this wss that it would protect Amer? ican credit, ht.t ?t seems to me that American credit coulu have been bet? ter guarded b> forcing a high price for our export proriui ts than by de? nuding this country of go*| to protect exchsnge. It is far more important thit our domestic debts, dm our own Banks snd merchants, be moi, than that bankers and brokers In New York should receive all the aid from the federal anndnlstr a?ion to main tin th? prb ?? of paper securities. The W ob? pliin was the lob thrown to the whale."' and iu>teud of h? 1. - ing the producer merely furnishes a fund for the cotton spinners to buy at reduced prices. 1 have positive knowledge that instead of lending this money to farmers to hold their cotton for un advance, it is being loaned to the mills to buy at present low values. The only remedy I see is to refuse to part with our cotton and enlarge the powers conferred upon the State warehouse commisloner under the warehouse act so as to permit the commissioner to negotiate sales direct with ?he foreign spinners. Their re? serves are exahusted and they are obliged to have our cotton. I have been watching the situation very closely and I am satisfied that It is not so much the lack of ships as It Is faking advantage of the war situa? tion to charge enormous freights and that no concerted effort is being made on behalf of the producers of cotton but that all the efforts have been In favor of the consumers. I see by the market reports that cotton Is bringing 25 cents a pound In 'Russia, Germany and other countries of Europe. They not only have to have the raw material to keep the mills going, but also to replenish their reserves. If the farmers will hold their cotton and reduce their acreage at least 50 per cent, they will have time to study the situation and then the crop of 1915 will reward them for their prudence and intelligence. The farm Is the primary source of wealth and we should not only prac? tice diversification but, what is more important, scientific cooperation. Cot? ton being of general utility should be under government control for the benefit of producer and consumer. Why should a farmer market his cot? ton on a grade below middling when j It classes above middling Why should he market seed at $12 a ton In one town when It is bringing $17 a ton in another place? Why ehould compresses, all mills and warehouses make from 50 to 100 per cent, on their Investments, when the farmer is not getting enough out of this crop to pay for the labor? Why is it thi.t the mass of cotton farmers are impoverished while the middle people are enriched? The r.ew currency law is arranged for the banks to help themselves by cooperative and scientific helpfulness and we will never be aught save j hewers of wood and drawer* of water until all of th* cotton Btafea, through (heir legislatures, take control pi acrvaire and the handling and mar? keting of the crop. Sincerely, Jno. L. McLaurln, State Warehouse Commissioner. nigh Cluuter Fees. Dun's Review of New York says In its issue of December 26: "One of the features (of the cotton market) was the demand from, German sources and this was not all on speculative account; apparently 04 -many considers the staple a bar v tin at present levels and so it is in ? mparison with the quotations re? cently prevailing in Bremen. Of late.' j I spots at that centre have ruled as high as 19.65c, which is almost twice as high as the October delivery is 1 soiling here. That is the option in j ?Ahich the foreigners have been taking most interest. Other countries, as v. e 11. are encouraging the importa? tion of cotton into Europe and the ex? ports from domestic ports have shown a gratifying increase, although the season's shipments are considerably! l*iss than half as large as those of a y<ar ago. Another thing- that stands; out prominently is the steadiness of Ho Southern spot prices: contrary to! expectations, sales of Christmas cot- , ton have been a negligible factor and the markets at the South are tending upward. Evidently, there is no rush I to sell In spite of tho big crop." Regarding tho high rates asked for cargo steamers, Dun's Review says: "Cargo steamers available for load? ing up to February 1 continue scarce. The sltua1 ion is making it difficult for shippers to cover their orders and acts as a restriction to chartering in all trade.j. TflgBlgl continues in urgent demand, particularly for trans-Atlantic grain, cotton, timber and general cargoes. Rates have reached the highest point recorded in roafg. Shippers to the Far Eaat, Aus? tralia, New Zealand and South Amer* lea are, ilso, badly In need of ton? nage. Vessel owners appear to pre? fer the shorter trano*AtlantIc voyages at the high rates prevailing and therefore few boats are tendered for the longer Voyages. In the sailing vessel market several hoatg were closed I'm i trans-Atlantic trips With I lumber. Chartering in Other trades oonttatieg light." Sumter connty with 4s. 17 4 bales of cotton ginned up |q Monday, Decem? ber 111 7. <nines sixth in the counties in this State tu number of bales gin? ned. <Mangeburg bads with 77.189, and the othtri conn In the following older: Sparta ghorg ?"> I.'> s ; Mam Well, lt,Ttl; Marlhoroi si,4W; Anderson. I!,tfl< The iMtui number of bale* uinned in this Slate op to Deeemhoi II It I.Stt.Sftl agalnal i.j7?;.il?x last yen. PREPARING A PLANT BED. Messrs. Pepper and .Marion dive Some i , Information About Tobacco to the Farmer*. To the Farmers of Sumtcr county: First, select u warm, sunny plat of dark soil?new ground preferred? !clay not nearer than live or six inches )to the surface in order that the seeds will not l?c thrown out of the soil in case of freeze, near branch and hav? ing a southern or southeastern ex jposure, and if practicable, protected ion the north by woods. Prepare at least 100 square yards of bed for each j live acres to be set with plants, by I burning well, cooking the soil brown for one-half an inch deep (don't burn when land is wet) (the reason burn? ing is suggested is to free the plant from grass seed, otherwise the burn? ing adds nothing), rake off coals? when cold?leave ashes, then break up; pulverize soil well. Use 1 1-2 lbs. good fertilizer to each square yard of bed, mix by raking in, then take one j big heaping tatlespoonf ul of seed [for each one hundred square yards of [bed, mix same in peck of dry ashes and sow over bed at least half a dozen times. Three from one direction, three I from another, in order to insure an even distribution; rake it light and tramp well, or better, roll in, packing (the soil well. It is well to run a few surface drains through the bed about five feet apart with incline sufficient to pass off the water. Place a border of logs or plank around about bed, say some eight or ten inches high. Also rows of stakes of same height about through bed to hold up the covering, which is of plant-bed cloh and can be j found at most any dry goods store, i Fasten canvas with tacks to one bor? der, stretching across beds over stakes and fastening to border on opposite side. This covering serves a three? fold purpose, as it protects the plants from frost, flee-bugs, insects, etc., and hastens the growth of the plants. Note?Caution! Do not make the mistake of selecting a place too far re? moved from water. In case of drought hauling water is lots of trouble, and your bed will be sure to suffer. Neither select a light, sandy soil for bed, but a dark soil, as plants are more easily killed during cold weath? er when being grown on the light sandy soils. Again' Bo SUre to prepare beds ?efficiently utrge to Insure you all th< plants you need. Better have too] many than too few Bettet be able to! a crom mod iH a neighbor than to! have to depend on him. Remember i this. Nine Reasons Why You Should Grow j Tobacco. 1. It pays better. Tobacco will put two to three dollars in your pock? ets to every one cotton puts there; j it's a fact, no guess work. Quickest! matured crop grown. Can realize money In ninety days from time set out. 2. Costs no more to produce; even less, than cotton, and is harvested, sold, and out of the way by time cot- J ton is ready to pick. 3. Help easily secured. By reason , of the fact that tobacco matures ful? ly a month before other crops; at a time when the farmers have the most leisure, help for the few days neces? sary to bouse, can be secured from the 1 cotton farmers. 4. Good prices: For the last three yeail the average price has been about tl cents per pound for entire amount sold, and it is the opinion of experts that good prices will continue as it is estimated that the world's sup? ply Is short of the demand one hun? dred million pounds. Hence it will take five years with big crops to ma? terially affect prices. r>. Deereaee in production: Not? withstanding there was an increase in the acreage in 1'Jlu over preceding years; Statistics show a decrease in production of fifty per cent, for the past ten years throughout eastern North Carolina and South Carolina where the fancy brifchts are grown; and the consumption of this class of ! tobacco has increased over two hun? dred per cent, in the game length of I time. Hence the ready demand and [good prices paid. ?;. Tobe000 brings money when 1 needed by the fanner to handle and market other crops. I I 7 Sumtcr Will have a market in lltlS equal t<? any in South Carolina. Buyers have already been secured, plenty of them, representing big. strong companies, and competition will be sharp. S. Pln-hOOltlng Will be eliminated, thereby assuring you the full value of your tobacco. !*. The Chamber of Commerce have pledged themselves to stand by the Bumter market?and the farmer; I to help in every way possible, we most earnestly ask you to stand by your home town and sell your tobacco on (he Humter market. t*our t ri? mis. Pe ?per A MnI Ion, Rututer, S. ?'. School Presses and Coat*, For children, In nil slscs ;i t Me< 'ul Hum L!i.?s. cost sale. Advt, REMINDS US JgSM TO SAY: NEW ^^lttct iATy II and trust you will have a Happy and Pros 1 A?jX^-RL ' perous year and that you will make a resolu? tion to visit us whenever you need Women's and Children's Ready-to-Wear and Shoes. Our Cash Premiums Beckon for your Trade for 1915 McCollum Brothers. FEW LEFT IX PENITENTIARY. Governor Grant* Clemency to Fifty ?ve Convicts, Bringing TuUil up to 1,544?Twenty-eight Guilty of Manslaughter. Columbia, Dec. si.?Fifty-five pa? roles, pardons and commutations were granted yesterday by the governor, which brings the total number of cases of clemency up to 1,54 1. During the present week the chief executive has taken action in 99 cases. D. J. Griffith, superintendent of the penitentiary, said last night that there were a total of 204 State prisoners?some confin? ed in the penitentiary, some at the State farms and others on the coun? ty chaingangs. Deducting the num? ber liberated yesterday, there re? main in custody about 14 9 persons who may be clased as "State pris? oners." Pardons were granted in several in? stances to restore citizenship. The sentences of many of the prisoners hatt already been reduced by com mutation from long terms. In sev- j eral cases the sentences were ma- 1 terially reduced. Only three of the prisoners were confined in the State penitentiary. Twenty-eight manslayers were among tho number to receive clem enoy yesterday, There were three who baa been convicted ol criminal assault Several were serving terms for highway robbery. Included in the list of ciemenc.\ I were 16 pardons, 24 paroles and 1". j commutations. A DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION. "Jolly Gyms" Entertain Their Friends at Y. M. C. A. in Pleusant Manner. The "Jolly Gyms" reception at the Young Men's Christian Aeoclatlon building on Tuesday evening was a most enjoyable social affair to the members of the organization and their hundred or more friends, who were present during the evening. Music and recitations were a fea? ture of the entertainment, which proved very interesting, and the re? ception lasted until after 11 o'clock. Among those to sing were Miss Pau? line Haynsworth, Miss Eva Kingman, Miss Lueile Handle and Miss Eva Kel lar. Misses Teicher played a duet on the piano and violin, which was much enjoyed. Another duct was played b> Misses Mamie Edmunds and Claudia Fraser. Misses Kristianson, Rem bert, Mrs. Lebby and others recited during the evening, each one doing a part to make the evening pleasant. The lobby ol the Y. M. C. A. had been most tastefully and beautifully decorated for the occasion by tin* members of the "Jolly Gyms" ami many complimentary remarks were made on the efforts of the decorators. The "Jolly Gyms" is the name giv? en to an original "eight-weeks' club," which has continued to grow since the expiration of the original time of Organization and which is now a ! nourishing organization with nearly a I hundred members. ami what now ;seems to be a nucleous for a Young ! Women's Christian Asociation in Sum i ter. CHILD LOSES HIS LIFE. i _ Harold Haynie is killed at Augusta. j Augusta, Ca., Dec1. 28.?Harold, the 7-yeur-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Marvin Haynie. was killed on rYnwiek street today by a coal wagon. The child was learning to ride a bicycle, n Christmas present, and lost control of the machine when a loaded coal wagon approached. He fell In fronl of ibe wagon, one wheel passing over Ihe side of bis bead. Mr. Haynie is secretary lo the county commission and formorl) was ? ity editor of The < hronicle, our 1019 Sons Book, roitinin? 1ST pat.?? of 1015 music, < inrtf'' mtrabwr o( Old cliun i< i um < 192 p4g*? in _ all muftliit bind? |n? ?Mmch.tt.O?!?" io*l?n,pwrtpold. 9cndl2carid i .?. ??.).. i ? I RIntrliigTfMi In r*. Ch??lr l-onoVr*. Kunitay ? iiomIKi ? '?' ' ? ? .?, .?? .1 i '???" ?????? i>u> mp), t>nfeti>ai<i. A?Mr? ?? Vm Tf ji j.i.' .V.u.ic Pu! lulosf Co., r.udiuo. N. C. JftlAMiOlAL CLAIM $l,?.~>0.20 DUE. Penitentiary Director* Attach Furni? ture Factory at Prison. Columbia, Dec. 30.?The furniture factory at the penitentiary was attach? ed by Superintendent Griffith, for the board of directors, in default of payment by the Columbia Chair Com? pany, owners of the plant, of a claim for $1,650.20, alleged to be due for work by convicts, according to infor? mation given out here. Papers were served on Fli H. Brown, of Frankfort, Ky., president of the factory. This factory made a Contract to manufacture furniture and was to pay the State for labor of the convicts, this taking the place of the hosiery I mill, w hich was abolished by the leg? islature, after a hard fight. The claim i made by the penitentiary authorities under which the furniture factory was attached covers the amount due for 1 hire of convicts with interest. I Tifton, Ga.. Dec. 30.?Nine white ! men were arraigned in the Justice I Court here today, charged w ith "white capping."' Five were remand j ed to jail in default of bond, and four ' were released. - ! It is time to construct that hot-bed frame. No structure about the gar? den or yard will give more value for the same time and cost than a hot-bed. "The Commercial Savings Fund" Conducted by the Commercial & Savings Bank has enjoyed a most successful yen* ami on January let, ISM disburses $7,155.00 among its shareholders. Wo cordially invite you to become a shareholder for 1915. Make the Aral payment Saturday, January 2nd, 1011. Ut?0 D. SHORE, J. K. CROSStfELL. R. A. 3RAQHAM, President. Vice t res. Cashier. DECEMBER 7, 1914 j The National Bank qf f ! South Carolina | RESOURCES $800,000.00 4$ compounded quarterly in our Savings Dept. 5i on Time Certificates of Deposit. Strong, conservative, progressive. Wc appreciate our old friends, and are contin? ually seeking new ones. We want your ac? count. ? C. G. Rowland, Pres. G. L. Warren, Cashier f ^???????????-????tttt^-M-^-M-ttttt ????????? ? Artistic Photgraphy Our pictures will work wonders in improving the appearance of your borne. They will reliect your taste and refinement and will give pleasure to yourself as well as to your friends. You are cordially invited to cal and see us. WINBURN'S STUDIO, m s. main \ $43.65 TO HAVANA AND RETURN Via Key West to Tampa, Thence Steamer to Havana (Rates Cover Meals and Berth on Steamer) Tickets on sale January 7th. limited to return Jan? uary 25th 1915. Children at Half Fare. For any de? tailed intormation write to MR. F. M. JOLLY, Traffic Agent, Wilmington, N. C. VIA THE Atlantic Coast Line "The Standard Railroad of the South" |j O. V. PLAYER, Agent, Surnter, S. C.