The new South-news., 1908-02-22

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people Of 4 state. makes no differ
ence what may be their business"
Representatives from . large num-
Der Of counties in the state recently
met in Jackson for the annual meet
ing Of the Mississippi Division Of the
Southern Cotton Association. II was
the old guard, still determined upon
the purposes for which this great
organization was formed sever
al years ago, with zeal not diminished
and enthusiasm still rampant. And
why notf When the call was made
for convention of those interested
IN our greatest Of all money crops,
cotton, at New Orleans several years
since, the staple was worth less than
seven cents. Today it is bringing in
the neigliborhood of twelve cents and
the increase in price has been gradual
and firm. Ii is confidently believed
by those in a position to know, that
the price viii rule firm at from twelve
to fifteen cents in the future.
Now the Cotton Association has not
done all Of this. Its officers are not
80 cgolisical as to claim all of the
credit, but none can deny that it has
played a prominent part in the good
work. The Farmers Union has proven
a powerful ally and other interests
have given substantial aid. The good
accomplished is gratifying indeed, but
the work must not be abandoned. To
sit down idly now would be suicidal
TO the best interests Of our country.
The fence has been erected and must
be kept up. Plans for the perpetual
tion of the organization were formu-
lated and wiil be endorsed by the gen
eral meeting held in Dallas this week.
Every Mississippian has part TO
perform and should do so cheerfully.
Hon. Walter Clarke was again elect
ed President of tho Mississippi Di-
vision. lie has held this position for
several years and the demand for his
reelection was unanimous. Although
do;no "a a, nsr.ons, sa.r;,;co H.
lov. for ,he ,rart ;n1,,.aI aa aso',t
ancc and ,he ,sso.;a,;on iii .aa;.
guided by his trained hand. Miss
Iou;se C,s,o w.s 20 o,oa,o1 so..a,a
rv and Tho execr,;ro .on,,;,,a. IN,
be cop,o~d ~ A y;,hars,oan
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hroadep;nv ,hs .ccn. ~ ,s.su,n.s.
A, tho .urycst;nn ~ rrm,...lo a
prominent business men a s,istair,}ns
organization il being formed az has
been outlined in this department. One
thousand men who will pledge five
dollars per annum to the support OF
.he association are asked for and pe.
titions to that effect are being circu-
lated and literally signed throughout
the state. This fund will be used az
a guarantee that the association will
not be without funds. The regular
dues and collections will be gathered
as usual. With this supplementary
organization and the regular sources
of revenue. there should be no trou.
BILE in the future to finance the move.
The state meeting was Thoroughly
harmonious in every respect and The
delegates left with renewed enthusi.
asm and determination to work harj
er than ever for the objects desired.
1t was especially gratifying TO note
that some Of the unions sent delegates
and that the feeling between these
great organizations is of the best,
Their purposes are identically the
same and there is every reason why
they should work shoulder to should
er in perfect harmony.
These two splendid organizations