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ROWERS TO “STAND PAT”
esidcnt Jordan Warns Against
Devices to Buy Cotton.
■ President Harvie Jordon gave
Kit Krdav an interesting statement yes
addressed to the spot hold
Irs of cotton advising them not to
■ell. but to stand pat and demand
■be full price. The statement fol¬
lows :
I’o Spot Holders of Gotti. n :
I “Information is being received
■t the headquarters of the associa-
1 indicating that the
■Ians are now being pursued by
■ertaiti cotton buyers who are
Ihort on their contracts, that were
Iried last spring when the balance
bf the unsold portion of the crop
Las being held for higher figures, >)
tt am already in p'Hession of letters
from certain firms addressed t<>
ispi't holders wh<■ '-aV on h nd
Tr-*ri) 50 Ua UJOi't O l
cotton in w n iC ti < tic
proposiiiou rs made: “ U e are
willing to take v <-m c tton at pr -s
eat m r i I ICC u a • 'Oil
te c- i (s pt u d, v\ in ilie lu
ther ayleeim m ’.hat yuu can ue
niand sett ement at any time b
tween now and the first of M«v,
taking adviu tage of un\ rise in
the market that may occur This
Mill relievo yon of storage, iufur
aace and heavy interests hot
rowed money. If you are willing
to trade please let us know by re¬
turn mail. i f The gentleman who
are sending out thes<- enticing
epistles are evidently short on theii
sp"t deliveries f««r Januan and
February They evidently cannot
get what they want in the open
markets They can easily hedge
against these transactions, it makes
no difference which way the mar¬
ket g' es. 1 am a Is »informed that
some of the mills are also trying to
burrow cotton in their neighbor¬
hoods on pretty much the same
kind of proposition.
Spot holders a r e warned against
these ingenious devices. If the
spot cot tun passes into the hands
of the buyers and mill the strength
of the market will be wiped out.
'There is but one sure policy for
the spot holders to pursue iu the
present fight ihey are in, and that
is to hold their firmly in their own
possession until the people who
need hind muet have it come into
the market and offer satisfactory
prices. We know now that the
crop is short, and that the balance
of tho unsold portion of this crop
must bring higher prices to offset
the depressed markets we had to
suffer in September and October.
My advice is not to listen at any
proposals for partial trades or prop¬
ositions to borrow.
< i Stund pat and demand the full
pr'ce. We arc sure lo win if we
firni 1 y hold the small balance of
the unsold crop for 15 cents. I )
Col. Estil Announces Monday.
Col James H. Estil, the veter¬
an editor and proprietor of the Sa
vauuah Morning News, will issue
his announcement for Governor
ou the 15th of this month.
Col. Estil has a card up Iris
sleeve and it is said he will take
the people by surprise.
Col. Estil’s announcement will
not take up more than twenty-five
bues of space but it is said that
they will »)e chocked full of wise
recommendations
Hi« announcement is being
looked forward to with much in¬
terest.
the following gentFmen have
already announced :
Hoke Smith,
Clark Howell,
Dick Russell,
Jmi Smith.
Bntfrprbe advcrUtsm
O Ihe Enterprise
COVINGTON, GA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12* 1906.
NUMBER BALES G '/ ’ED
Government Issued Report Show
ing 9,721,775 Bales Ginned.
According to the bulletin issued
Tuesday by the Census bureau at
Washington, 0,721,775 bales of
cotton has already bt en ginned j
and ready for the market.
1 his was the number ginned up
to the First of January. There
was no re ports for corresponding
period last year and comparative
statistics are not available.
Running Bales
Counted Round
as Half Bales
and Not includ- Active
States iug Linters. Ginneries
Alabama 1,175,984 3,722
Arkansas 510,710 2,289
Florida 72,884 290
G*"Oigia 1.669.917 4,763
Indi 'ti Territory 296 248 £ 9 g
K i tick \ 1,218
Lou'Mi. na 457,207 2.057
M tssissippi 1,030,912 3,841
Mhs an 82,377 < i
North Carolina 629.850 2 809
O i o ■ ( 279.163 324
Sou b ar lina 1.075 826 3.156
< enunhsee 240 001 723
Texas 2 281,885 4,152
Virginia 14,640 121
These statistics were compiled
ft” •P*'»l tOegraphic ««'«• who report, canvassed of the
ginneries.
The last report issued by the
Census office was on Dec. 13, 1905
and showed 9,292,191 bales ginned
i From Dec. 18 to Jan 1. just
j eighteen days 429,584 bales had
been ginned.
The reading of the report on the
cotlon exchanges was followed by
a sharp advance. Cotton jumped
thirty points in futures, the spot
market failed to show much ad
vance.
Barlow & Wilson’s Minstrels. 2
When either the politician
the tourist swing around the circle
they rarely ever describe moie
than an arc. It, is your hustling, ’
irrepressible , minstrels , like ... Ihe
dom.table B a rl"W & Who.,
tm* Barlow-\\ il8ou minstreis, yviio
lends the genuinely strenuous
and tours the country for 45 un
lemming weeks <>" a
s.releh. 1 be 1 lies,.,an, groan ov
er a few one night stands during
the season, but tbesse pioneers in
miuistrelsv are ever on the move
and knoweth with his 85 perform¬
ers, preliminary and running ex¬
penditures. that lie must cover a
vast territory to place the figures
in the profitable side of the record¬
ing ledger. W e read of Barlow &
Wilson during the season at Port¬
land, Me., Portland, Ore., Wash¬
ington City and Washington State,
New York, New Orleans, Texas
and British Columbia and marvel
at his rapid journeyiiigs fn-m
“pillar to post,” and what a vast
amount *f work he c mstantlv uc
Comphshes. Street parades, re¬
hearsals and perf irtnances many
times twice daily and the constant j
jourueyings, journeying almost
the year round. Iu the words of ,
the song “Same thing o\ei again
Until the end ot the season and the
band plays “Home, Sweet Home.
Barlow & Wilson’s minstrels
will appear at Music Hall Monday
J a,K Im¬
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Drug Firm Disolves.
The well known drug firm of
Brooks & Smith have been dis¬
solved by mutual consent.
Mr. Smith retires from the firm
and has purchased the bankrupt
slock of the Covington Drug Co.
The deal was made Tuesday morn¬
ing.
FOR SALE OR REN r—A good
six room brick dwelling. Apply
*9 W, P. tf
THE COUNTY ORATORICAL.
The Preliminary Oratorical To Be
Held on Friday February 9.
The preliminary oratorical
test will take place iu each militia
district at some schools where they
were held last year on Friday,
February 9th.
The following rules will obtain
in the contest:
1. Each militia district will be
enlitled to one boy and one girl
representative.
2. Contestants must be between
10 and 18 years of age and shall
not have had previous professional
training, but may begin training
immediately after the announce¬
ment.
8. All contestants must take
professional training for the final
contest, which will probably be
held May 4th.
4. The final contest will be di
vided into two sessions one for the
girts iron) 10 to 12 and the other
for the boys from 1 to 8.
5. Two prizes of $20 in gold
will be given to the successful boy
and girl, other prizes to be an
Bounced later, will also be given,
Let each district be fully
resented this year at the Ora
torical.
WILL BUILD NEW HOME.
S. Thompson Begins Erection
of New Bank Building March I.
Mr C. S. Thompson has let the
contract tor he erection ot his new
and handsome brick and marble
bank building on the Bagby corner
to Mr. C. A. Clark, the well known
Covington contractor and builder.
The building will be one story,
built of Venetian brick with mar
ble trimmings and will be used
exclusively for the Bank of Cov
ington. It will cost about; $10,000
and will be one of the handsomest
most modern and up to-date bank¬
ing houses in the state. It is
modeled after ono of the big batiks
11J San Francisco which
T j, 0n ,p 80u visitwl , Mt 8umu
wbjte n ,. killg a wju ^ ^
cific cca^t
r WU ... . mar ,,
a u
* a „ d aa8islants . Thc
^ wju be ^ jn tj|e a „ d
bank heated by a furnace in the
basement. The ceiling on interior
will be of metal of a heavy patmel
des.gn. There will be two vaults,
T t0 ’' e " sed b v lbe Ca!lliel ' «'«’
-
other for safety , depo-it bortes.
The directors room will be iu the
rear and handsomely fitted up.
Mr. Thompson says work of
tearing down the present brick
structure, will commence about
■March 1st and he hopes to have it
completed and ready for occupai.cv
by the First of June.
■*" * **■
Mrs. C. A Franklin who has
been in Atlanta for six we j ks ivas
able to return home yesterday.
Two good rooms for rent in pri
vate family, Apply at this office
for particulars,
gi eanor £ da y j 9 t eac hing a
uuls j c scb()0 i Jersey.
Mr. J. T. Lassiter has accepted
the a 8 ency ot iUh Butler Marble
and Granite Co , of Marietta, to
succeed Ordinary G. D, Heard
who resinned — if.
FOR SALE—One of the best;
built and most conveniently ar¬
ranged homes in Covington. Sit-1
uatbd in a large oak grove on Floyd ft j
The place contains about 25
acres a d is one of the most desir¬
able residences in the city. For
particulars apply, on premises to
W. A. Spencer.—2t
WANTED TO RENT—Good !
two horse farm in Rocky Plains
district. Apply to Jno. L, Stepii- j
BANK OF COVINGTON.
Made Fine Showing Last Year
Paid 14 P er Cent Dividends.
Th$ atari-aimuni meeting of the
directors ot the Batik of Covington
was hftld Monday morning 'and
the statement of Cashier Thomp
sou showed the best business the
bank had ever done, A ten per
cent semi-annual dividend was de¬
clared, ten per cent, placed to the
surplus account and six per cent.
letaiued in the undivided profit ac¬
count. Tqis ie the greatest busi¬
ness the Bank of Covington ever
did and speaks in the highest terms
of the officers of this popular
institution. Iu the lust twelve
months, the stockholders have re¬
ceived 14 per cent, in dividends.
The officers are, Jn:.. F. Hender¬
son, president, N. Z. Anderson,
vice president, C. S. Thompson,
cashier, and J. E. Phillips, assis¬
tant cashier.
The stockholders of the Bank of
Covington held their annual meet
ing Monday afternoon. They
voted an increase in the capital
stock from $25,000 to $37,500,
and placed to the surplus account
It is stated that in the
future whatever dividend the bank
declares will be paid to t he stock*
holders ai.d that no part of the
will again be placed to
the surplus account as it is deemed
large enough already.
COTTON GROWERS MEET.
Were Called to Order in New
Orleans Yesterday.
The Southern Cotton Association
was called to order in New Orleans
yesterday at noon by Presideut
Harvey Jordan.
It is estimate that a larger num¬
ber of delegates are present than
altenc * e< I ^ asti J car at the organ¬
ization.
The Newton County division
named delegates to this conven
tion several weeks ago but
»•"> »«• to attend on account
business.
— ^
t Co1 „ Jim Smith Announces,
*
Col. James M. Smith,
i biggest farmer, has
bluJgel{ a candidate lor
0 f tbe
About the ouly plank iu
platform which will cause
sion relates to the uegro
Col. Smith believes that the
paid by the white people Bhould
go to the education of the
| children and the taxes paid by the
| negroes to go towards the educa¬
tion of the uegro children.
j Sam Small has been engaged as
j l,i R campaign manager and between
; the two the people will be kept
amused to say the least.
Col. Jim expects to make a
< « whil wind” tour of the state, and
| he is going to do it in grand style.
^ ie announcement came today
tbat lie wil1 P ress into service one
of the palace cars of the Pullman
company and travel from place to
place in tbat way until the cam¬
paign closes. He expects to live
iu style while he is working the
voters up to the voting point,
For Sale or Exchange for Land.
Large water power and mill with
store building, 4 room cottage, 88
acres of laud and one of the best
mills in Central Geogia, paying
$1500 per. year.
Address, G. W., this office.—4t.
i
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Rooms to Rent.
Several fine office rooms to rent
in the STAR OFFICE BUILD
ING. Very cheap. Apply °
vv*li* Boulitig Work",
COTTON- MARK FI T.
Middling bringing 11 1*4.
Market—Unsteady.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
Have Your Properly Insured
AND FEtL SAFE.
I take this opportunity to announce that I have secured
the ageucy of Hie Aetna Insurance Co., the " Liverpool A*
London & Globe, and the Phienix Insurance Co, which
were formerly iu the agency of Mr. T. J. Shepherd.
I will gladly renew policies held by parties i;i either of
above companies, and to any person desiring insurance, I
eau offer them six of the best companies to be had. Kind¬
ly call or mail me card and 1 will give you rating on prop¬
erly to be insured. Will insure county dwellings, store
houses and gius. Soliciting your business.
A. B. SIMMS, Agent.
( TO THE PUBLIC ! &
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tim E Shepherd’s that take we pleasure are old now in in aunouncing the Grocery to business the public at
stand, and will carry a full
and fresh line of the very best Groeesies to be had.
It is to your intereft to buy your Groceries as cheap as
you oan, ami we intend to make many customers by selling
ut tne lowest possible prices.
We will also have in connection, a Meat Market, in
which we will keep, at all times, a fresh supply of the
choicest meats. Fish and oysters in season.
Give us your patronage, and we guarantee satisfaction.
C ELLIOTT & WOODRUFF. s
K
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“The Old Reliable”
I CwEorgu Railroad.
Elegantlye quipped trains between all poiuts.
Pullman Palace Cars between Atlanta, Augusta and
Charlesjon, also between Augusta* and St. Louis and
Charleston and Cincinnati. Fas; Ft eight Service be¬
tween the West and Augusta, Athens, Macon, Charles¬
ton, Savannah and all points in Southestern and Caro¬
lina territory.
A. G. Jackson,
General Freight and Passenger Agent, Augusta, Ga.
THE MUTUAL LIVE STOCK
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF GEORGIA.
RATE FOR CLASS A. $100 POLICY.
Membership foe, $2.40.
Annual dues, . 1.00.
Assessments, .50.
RATE FOR CLASS B. $150 POLICY.
Membership fee, $3.60.
Annual dues, 1.50.
Assessments, . *7.5
RATE FOR CLASS B. $200 POLICY.
Membership fee, $4.80.
-. Annual dues, 2.00.
Assessments, 1.00.
J. A. BEDINGFIELD, Agt., Office with Lassiter & Guinn.
FOR SALE
A good second-hand safe for sale.
safe is as good as new and can
be bought at a bargain. Apply at
Enterprise office,