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FACING A CRISIS. Tht laTuUm of tko Boll Wotril li * Soil Xonooo TO irii OOTTOB 07 THX SOUTH. What Secretary of Agriculture Wll- ■on Kaye About the Pest In Bis Annual Report to _ : Congress. Ib bis ssTentb aonual report to Oon- grew Secretary of Agriculture Wilson deals at some length with a subject of considerable interest to the cotton planters of the South. Here Is what be says: TUB OOTTOK SOLL WKBVIL. The continued spread or the cotton boll wee til, and the danger threaten ing the most important industry of the south by the direct prospect that It will aoon reach all portions of the cotton belt, resulted In the appropria tion by congress of 120,000 for a con tinuation and enlargement of the work of the division with that pest. This work was under the direct- charge In Texas of Mr. W. D. Huqter, who was aided by a number of assist ants. 1 The funds at the disposal of the di vision enabled It fof the first time to conduct experiments with the cultu ral methods of controlling the pest on a large scale. This was accomplished by entering Into contract with two representative large planters in typi cal situations In Texas. By the terms of these contracts the planters agreed to cultivate, care for, and In every way manage the crop exactly In accordance with the directions of the agent In charge. In this manner the division was given practically com plete charge of 325 acres, but without the trouble and expense of renting the land and working the crop. These experiments were located at Calvert, In the Brazos valley, the most seri ously Infested portion of the territory at present, and at Victoria, in the ex- where the existence of volunteer cot ton furnishes the weevils with food very early In the season, thus adding an Important feature to the problem that does not occur elsewhere, At Victoria field laboratory was fit ted up, where a thorough study was made of every feature of the life his tory of the weevil. The matter of parasites and the possibility of con trolling the pest by their artificial propagation, which has always ap pealed strongly to many planters, re ceived especial attention. In pur^ suanoe of this feature of the !h gation the agent in charge trip to Mexico, where al com miss I on that had beei tot the study of the weevil p has especially oonoerne4«4(»elf the propagation of a mite (Pedicu- loides ventrlcosus). which, at least under certain conditions, has been found to destroy the larvae of the pest. Tbs agent made a study of the methods pursued in thedaboratory of tbe commission at Cuernavaca, and through tbe courtesy of Prof. A. L. Herrera, tbe head of the commission, he was enabled to bring back to Texas a large number of cultures. These parasites were distributed from toe laboratory at Victoria. The work is being continued this season, but the Indications are that climatic condi tions will always render unobtainable In Texas whatever useful results may have been obtained in Mexico. The concluding portion of Secretary Wilson’s report deals with the CRISIS IS COTTON TKOUtTCTION. —Tbr Invasion of the cotton boll weevil has been a special menace to our cotton crop, and has done more than anything else to awaken wide spread apprehension as to the future of this most Important crop. The boll weevil first appeared In the State of Texas In 1894, and from that time on has been under observation and in vestigation by the department through its division of entomology. It was not until 1902, however, that this branch „ of tbe department was able to undertake anything like thor ough and systematic work in the mat ter of studying this very destructive enemy of cotton. In 1903 the scope of the work was further enlarged an appropriation of 120,000 being made in the division of entomology for tbe In vestigations. Aside from the work should taken order to make the work oomprehen slve and thoroughly effective, I am of seeurlog from every source ,a' tbe opinion that a sum of not less than 1600,000 should be made Imme diately available for tnis purpose, the same to be expended under.the direc tion of tbe secretary of agriculture, In such manner as will give tbe most immediate practical results. As to p 1,nhl *rn» might be han dled the department wlWsUdh a HUitr available, 1 would respectfully call kt- tention to the following: / RECOMMENDATIONS. 1. It would seem highly Important that some action he taken looking to tbe checking, if practicable, of spo radic outbreaks of tbe weevil In the territory Immediately adjacent to that now Infested., This could best be accomplished by the organization of a corps of competent entomologists and could be carried on In co-opera tion with tbe State authorities. In order to make this work thoroughly effective it will be necessary for the State interested to enact proper legis lation. This is a matter that could be handled and guided by those jn authority, working under the direc tion of the secretary of agricultmc. 2. Dcmor stratlon Work to Show the Value of Improved Cultural Methods bfimeShTarnfETBTSn VTO-" duce Fall Crops Irt Spite of the Wee vil.—This is the most promising Held for immediate relief, and owing to the fact that the weevil is so far con fined to Texas, the work here outlined would necessarily be limited more Hr less to this State, although regions in adjaoent terrltdry should also have such Inyesttgatfons carried on In them in order that the people may be come enlightened in- advance of the Insect’s ravages. The object and scope of the fcoTk -would W to show by actual demonstration ex periments the value of better cultural methods, the value of early maturing varieties, and the value of and neces sity for complete and thorough de- struct'on of all infested material. To carry out this work thoroughly and effectively would requrie a corps of men famllia’r-with cultural condi tions, and who have the knowledge and ability to direct the necessary uporifir work that might be ordered by the secretary orajfnculLuie.—beg- IslatiOn would be required In this case, also, to enforce -the destruction of Infested material; bub, under pro per organization, this could be brought about. - • 3. Work Having for Its Object the Production of New, Early and Im proved Varieties of -Cotton.—The value of efcrly varieties has been de monstrated. but most of Them have serious drawbacks in that they are ^ioor yielders and the lint drops out easily during storms. These matters may be corrected by proper breeding selection, and one of the irnpor- | problems would have for its ob- fjeot tbs taking up of this work on a systematic scale, to the end of secur ing sorts jvhlch would not only be early, but would be storm proof and resistant. t J' ^ ^ v 4. Studies of Cotton" Diseases.— While the boll weevil irffikilllflCthe public eye at present, the fact re mains that other serious pests of cot ton cause great losses annually. It is natural to attribute - all" losses at tbe present time to the in sect In question. , whether-■these losses be from other Insects, diseases, Hoods, droughts or whatever source. Reliable studies Indicate that the loss in Texas alone from the so called.root rot disease will, in all probability, ag gregate several millions of dollars an-- nually. This and other diseases should be thoroughly studied, and corrective measures should be adopted.,. -, 6. Cotton Insects.-‘-What-i/i said-of cotton diseases Is also true of cotton insects (especially of the boll worm) other than the boll weeull. These should all receive careful atteiTttOTT7| . .. . . „ . , onH practical ex perl ntehtiT^'' Whites and Bltekt Uwlte in a Triple matter. txx woRxnro gibl. seed of promising^ varieties and thoroughly lestlng theiri in the weevil-infested district, - In addition to this there should be a systematic Bavannab Minister Pays Bar a Hitch and Deaarved Tribute. Rev. Robt.; Van Deventer, a Bap- endeavor to bring together desirable ‘ varltlcs from all available sources for tist ,D,nl8tert)f Savannah Gr., recent- advance trials In the sections where tbe insect is likely soon to makfe an 10. General Propaganda—glider this bead there should be organized a competent corps of efficient workers, wbo could, jyi th the cooperation of tbe agricultural colleges, farmers’ Insti tutes, State boards of agriculture and all such organized bodies, bring to tbe attention of planters everywhere the latest results as to metbods of meet ing the present emergency. TO CA.KRY ON THE WORK. To carry out the forego ng work ef fect ually, it is believed that tbe best results will be secured by a separate < rganization. It will bi seen that the two branches of the department primarily Interested in this are the bureau of plant Industry and the division of entomology; and their ( Ulcers and men would be in position to effect the proper organization and to direct the main features^of the work. I would, therefore, respectful ly recommend that If the amount al ready mentioned be set aside'as a cot ton inveNSigation fund,tbe secretary of agriculture be authorized to take such steps In the perfecting of a proper organisation for handling tbe Work as In his judgment, may be hest. Ow ing to the very nature of the lnve£ ligations and the fact that they will Involve most thorough and far-reach ing scientific work, tbe management of the general plaps must necessarily rest wit i tbe department. It is be lieved that the work can be strength ened by securing tbe advice and co operation of one or two thoroughly practical men in the States most di rectly Interested, viz, Louisiana and Texas. The secretary of agriculture, however, should have full authority to organize the work for tbe sole ob ject of securing, as already indicated, 'be most Immediate practical results. In order to more effectually handle 'the problems which must necessarily tail-lQ-t.ho w.irlf of th? rflvlBln n of fcu- tomology, I have already recommeST ded in my estimates that this impor tant branch of tbe department be made a bureau. Tbe work that it had done in the past, especially in tbe field in question, certainly justifies this action: and I most earnestly re commend, that this matter be given primary consideration In connection with the entire problem. It is very desirable, furthermore, that the full est cooperation be effected by tbe de partment with the experiment sta tions In the respective States, where the more Important work will be con ducted.' This especially true of Texas, where the agricultural college is doing ly preached a sermon on tng Girls of the.South.” tribute to the army of girls and young women who earn their living. “The Work: He paid a A TRAIN WRECK Causes the Terrific Explosion of a ^ Haphtha Tank Gar * . ^ ed his sympathy for them, and deal ing with their trials and temptatiors. His text: “Many daughters have dene virtuously, but thou excellest them all,” from Proverbe, thirty-first chap ter and thirty-first verse, was applied to the Southern working-girl of todey wbo, persevering the traditions of her ancestors, retaining all the charms and graces of womanhood and com manding the respect of thoie who have the highest regard tor the memory of women of tbe old South wbo did not work, goes forth into tbe world of trade and <^)mmerce to assu ne duties which have heretofore fallen to the matter lot of men, aha'peErformlng them to the absolute satisfaction of her em ployment. mairitaii} that the working-wo men of tbe South excel them all,” said Rev. Mr. Van Deventer. “Southern wometr have always merited~thr~ad r miration they have taken, the place of husbands and brothers at home while the men fought hack the enemy, $nd have divided their sub stance wild the despoiler, in times of trouble they have been strong, but the Southern working-girl of today, descended from ancestors wbo lived lives of ease and luxury, officiate In their several capacities with dignity that is patriotism to nerve them for their tasks in the humdrum badness world, yet they work self sarlficingly and without a murmur.” " The minister impres»ed upon his congregation, among which were a large number of those of whom be was speaking, the essentiality of ambition and economy. “Working-girls should always look up to something higher and develop their talents In order that, they may be competent to fill higher places when the opportunity to step higher presents itself.”,“Without am bition,” he declared, “to be {content to remain in t>he present positions "trrerr ttvcg -become as narrow aa the confinements of. the offices in which they work. “The strength of religion above all essential,” he declared. “The life, the pathway of the working-girl is beset with temptations of a peculiar nature, temptations tbaLju^jUrpng- er thari are presented to.the marf who works because In the'Nay in-which some people consider the girl*" wbo finds it necessary to go out apd earn her daily bread. It is dangerous for her to rely upon her own strength of will power. BQt with ambitio i,” be concluded, “and economic, upheld and’ strengthened by religion the working everything in its power ter aid In The f girl of the South has a brilliant matter, but where it is rhore h'r’lfess handicapped by lack of proper facilj- iMasauffYuads. *■ The fund' recommended to be set aside for tbe purpose mentioned and used in accordance witfrvthe plans out lined will give the department such liberty of action as tbe exigencies, of the case demand. An industry which bringr to the country an annual in- cfemeof something of $600,000,000 is threatened, and' tbe time If at band for energetic action. I again, there fore, most earnestly renew my recom mendations for the means and authority to carry out tbe plans as herein set forth. Respectfully submitted, James Wilson, .„ \ r' Secretary. * Washington, D. G., Nav. 28. 1903. the bureau of plant Industry has, weeiHamL-GLJafell nests As ta kcp. i n to during the past year, been carrying on considerable work with a view to securing, if possible, early and resist ant varieties by breeding and selec tion; and baa been conducting some more or less general experiments in the matter of crop diversification at special points in Texas. It has also been engaged in distributing a consid erable quantity of cotton seed of early maturing and promising sorts. The work of the division of ento mology has shown conclusively the value of good cultural methods, the planting of early-maturing varieties, and the destruction of weevil-infested material, this conclusion having been reached only through the careful and detailed studies of the life history and habits of tbe insect. The demon stration work along these lines, which tbe division carried on the past year, has been exceedingly promising, as it has been shown that cotton can b^ grown In remunerative quantity, des pite toe presence of toe weevil. Not withstanding what has been accom- plisbed by the department, however, the fact remains that tbe boil weevil Is constantly spreading north and east, and It is probably only a ques tion of time when it will reach all the boUor growing States. Thus the coaotry is confronted with a very grave problem, as tbe Invasion of this insefit must necessarily mean a com plete revolution In present agrlcultu ral methods. During a recent visit to some of the southern States con siderable time wasspent in the weevil- Infested district, and from the facts gathered in this way I am convinced that energetic —measures must be adopted to meet the present emergen cy. After thoroughly canvassing the Sltaattoa with representative men in i and with others, I am of the that a cotton Investigation be appropriated and set oseln connection In shouldnbc view to lessening and carried on with a the injury caused 6. Introduction of New Crops.— The urgent necessity for the intro- ductiou of other crops which will take the place of cotton can not be too strongly emphasized. Cotton, of course, should be grown, but the time is evidently at hand when a concerted effort should be made to bring about a change In southern-agricultural conditions In the dlreetton bf great • r diversification. This is recognized now as a vital question in the south. In many sections already the yield of, cotton Is barely profitable, so that, when the reduction due to tbo-boU- account, it will be necessary to aban don cotton growing altogether; while the decreased yield in the best dis tricts of the cotton growing sections renders it more Important that other crops should be grown. Such crops as alfalfa, sorghum, Kafir corn, and cereals of various sorts should all re ceive attention, not only for silage, pastures and winter forage generally, but for green manures as well. H 7. Studies an<f Experiments in Con- neetton with Methods" for the Destruc tion and Control of the Boll Weevil and Other Cotton Insects.—It would seem highly important that the gov ernment should take cognizance of t^e marly’devices which are being placed 6n the market for combating the weevil ariff'-'other Insects. This Is necessary, as much for positive as negative results. Hundreds dlde- vices and nostrums are offered totfc^ public, and people are led to spend ' money for them. The government should'be In position tovdetermlne, once for all, the value or non value of such devices, and thus be able to de finitely and positively advise, on all matters of this kind. Aside from this, the government should take the matter of mechanical devices under thorough consideration, and should encourage, by the utilization of mechanical experts,, the construction and use of everything which gives promise of practical value. 8. Studies of Enemies of the Insect —While the studies of the enemies of the Insect have had, so far, no practi cal result, there is no doubt that this work should be continued and every thing ia the nature of enemies, whether they be predaceous or para sitic Insects, birds, fungus parasites or others, should receive careful atten tion. 9. Securing and Distributing Seed of Cotton Known to have Special Value for Earlloess and Ability to Resist the WsevU—Systematic action THREE MEH LYNCHED. Lawless Execution. In the presence of a crowd of about 1 .-’OO persons, composed of whites and negroes. Phil Davis, Walters Carter and Clint Thotaas, all negroes, were Ivnched Tuesday aftermon about 1 o'clock within a short distance of Helcher, which Is twenty miles fro Shreveport," li future. THE PARMER FEEDEiH ALL. XaT The men were executed for partlch "Is due' entirely to the farmers. The paling In the fatal shooting of Robert Adger, tmg of the most pjpulaf busi- ducts dutfb ness meh 1 n Xorth Louisiana. The negroes confessed their crime. They stated that they were trying ntyv guns and when- Adg^r 11 appeared uo/tne street thought It quite natural t > turn the guns oh h i m. ' No shots were fired at toe lynching, the negroes all being hanged to a single limb of a tree. Two of the neg roes under arrest, Sam Lee and Peter were released^ Lee proved Thomas, that he attempted to prevent the neg roes from shooting and established the fact that he was too frightened to shoot. Phil Davis and Walter - were captured Tuesday afternoon" several miles from the sceoe of their crime. Clipt Thomas was’eaught later about a mile and a half from Belcher. The negroes were ^taken before Adger and confessed their crime-' They were held In concealment until shortly before 1 o’clock today, when they were taken out and hapgi Davis Is said to be an ex c^nrict and Walter Carter was forced to flee ffom Mansfield, La., about a year ago, for insulting a white woman. The negroes of Belcher joined in the ently as^tger to have them lynached -as the wmtea. One negro was pre sented by the whites with a purse of $100 for the part tmtook in the pur suit. The'negroes who we*^lynched were given an opportunity iinst No Toy Pistole This Y'ear, Few people realize that it Is the law for shopkeepers or other sons to give away. ot_ sell toy pistols or caps for the juvenile pons. Tbe general assembly an act at Its last session prohibiting the sale of toy pistols because of tbe fact that so many deaths had occurred from their use but theatre now being offered in many of the stores of tbe city. The act. states that “it shall be un lawful for any person, firm or corpora tion in this State to sell, put up for sale or offer for sale or give away Boy toy pistol In which caps or cartridges such toy pistols.” The maximum pen alty Is 1100 for each conviction. Some V'ery Interesting rigmrea About Oar Farm Products. ’ Secretary of Agriculture Wilson in his seventh annual report to congress reviews at length the production and exports of American agricultural pro ducts! The Increase in the exports of farm products for the half century ended 1901 was from $147,000,00) to $952,000.000—550 per cent. The ex ports of farm products for the closing decade of the last "century was over $700,01*0,000, and for 1903 over $878,- 000,000, an amount second' only to that of 1901. Although the consumption of cot ton in This country is greater than that of any other country in the' world, yet in addition to supplying the home market, the sou: h exported last year over three aqd a half billion pounds of cotton, worth $317,000,000. , Of grain and grain products, the etport. exceeded in value $221,000,000, and in the supply of animal, meats, and meat products, the value'of^ex- portaCion was $211,000,000. Discussing the balance of trade, tbe secretary shows that the favorable balance to the credit of this country AMD BITS EIRE TO A T0WH. Tbe Explosion Shatters Beversl Batld- "" Tngii Dverlur n«d started Swift ■wratfrowr Fires. Streams of Fires. A town was fired, a whole train of cars destroyed, two men were killed, a soofe were more or less Injured, two perhaps fatally, and a railroad system was blocked Thursday shortly after noon by a collision of two freight trains, followed by tbe terrific explo sion of a naphtha tank car jat Dover, Del..,. ~ The following is a list of the dead and injured: , « ; . DRAd—Breakeman Edward J. Roach, of Georgetown; Infant child died of heart shock. Injured -On the train, Conductor C. J. Hall, of Wilmington; Engineer B. W. Sheppard, Wilmington;-Fire- "man*TOh if “Barker, W il m i n g to □r'Crtl- zens tnjuredzzMre. W. Morris, serious ly; Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs. CieoCoXi Mrs E. K. Todd, Dr. H. C. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. C. *V. Parker, Mrs. John W. Boswlck, Charles An drews, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Mandy Howell, Asbury Morris, Edward Lynch. A long train of freight cars was standing on tbe main track of tl e Delaware- Division Of the Pennsjl- vania Railroad in s the town of Green wood, a place of about 1,000 inhab- itanto. ~~ Directly in front of tbe caboos^or last car, of the stationary train was a tank car filled with naphtha. Another heavy freight, running forty miles an hour, crashed into the rear of the train at rest,, and then came the roar of an explosion which was heard for thirty miles. 'The sudden blast shattered every window in Greenwood, and then there were the creaking and crashing of timbers and shrieks of wounded or dying men about tbe train. .Fifteen cars -were piled in a mass of wreck- balance of tr: the W H l Several gallons of wnlskey were also •year excepted, aggregated 4,806 mil lion dollars. In pralucts, other than those of the farm, during tbe 8$me perKHi. the balance of trade was ad verse to this country to $B6 j,0OOTUgG7 OnY^TafmersThot'Hnly conceded this imtnenSeobligation, hut placed 3,940 million, dollars to tbe credit of the nation when the books of international exchange w^fBHalanc- ed. He concludes that, “It Is the farmers who have paid tbe foreign bondholders.” Reviewing tbe magnitude of agri cultural porductlon, after giving figures of the most .importspi Crops Mrv-Wilson stated that the value of all farm products, noT fed W live stock, for 1903 considerably exceeded Sheir value Id the census year, when it was giyeft as 3,742 million dollars. According to the department’s in- yentory of farm animals for January 1, 1903, the value of horses was over $1,000,000,000, and of mrales, nearly $200,000,000. The value of cattle of all kinds considerably exceeded 1,300 million dollars, of sheep, $168,000,- the extent of After i^iOR arrested ai.d carried to 000, and of hogs, $365,000,000. for the" men and were appear^j-^ He congratulates the country upon the better distribution of agricultural progress since 1890. Tbe distribu tion of expansion, progress, and wel fare has been more general ^through- out all sections of tbe country, espe cially in tbe south. Foully Murdered.. h frejg,Greenville to The State saHA negro named Ansel Arn- 45 years bid, living between on mill and the Southern rail way, was found lu the woods Tburil- day with a bole shot through his bead. He left homBTHeaday\night to visit a neighbor, and search being made, he was discovered nearlv a mtkjrom borne with his body obtained tbe day before a fbi^bale of cotton. He was a reliable, thrifty* In dustrioua negro, owned a farm comfortable borne and. was worth sex eral thousand dollars. Some negroes are used or any caps or cartridges tor in tbe neighborhood are under sus- anch tov nutAix.” The maximum nan- picion, but no arrests have been the locomotive of the second freight was sunk in a lible fifteen feet deep. \ KIRE SPREADS TO TOWN. ’ Before the panic-&ticken inhaU t nts of the place had recovered from t e thock, which many of il.em at first- thought was. aiu: earthquake a mw danger menaced-them. Streams of blazing oil extended from the wreck and set fire to nearby bouses, while other houses partially wrecked by the (force of the rxplotdon caught fire fro jo overturned stoves. « In many instances a small blaze, which, under yrdlnary circumstances, could have been quickly extinguished, was perm'tted, because of the general panic and confusii n, to gain unusual headway. In this minner the Green wood HoUl and the Public > Sqjiuol- house were almost totally destroyed, and othel buildings badly injured and partially burned were tbe Methodist Episcopal Church, the Greenwo<d Grammar School, the Satterfield stores, the post office, an 1 the Penn sylvania Railroad station, and the residences of Dr. H. C. Johnson/ L. Owens, Frank Porter, John Wiley and C. W. Am merman. THE CALL FOR AID. Self-possessed railroad men, plucky workmen, who took their hands, and brave citizens set to work to restore order out of the chaos^ first by rigging la special telegraph wire and summ^n- wbete, together with all the physi cians within reach. It being evident that the railroad tracks could not be cleared at once, & special train was made up at Harrington and hurried to the scene with a number of doctors on board. Feery Arrested Again, -j——- A dispatch from Spartanburg to The State says Ben P. Betty, noa of ex-Gov. B. F. Perry, was arrested here Wednesday evening by State Constables Eubanks and Drake on tbe premises of C? O. Davison Lee street.. seize*!. There was a "disturbance be tween Perry and the contables during which a pistol was disOharged by one pf the officers* but- no one was hit. a tbe alatloo house Perry gave- the sum.of $500. He stated thalUe carried with him .to bis boarding house on Lee street Thursday night four and a half galjohs of whiskey, the limit the law allows, and that he offered nope for sale since then. The constables on the other band state there was found six and a half gallons of whiskey belonging to him at the boarding house where he stopped. There is not the slightest suspicion as to Mr. Davis selling, or having anything to do with the illicit traffic of whiskey. , e> Snctdal Mania. A young woman In Charlotte at tempted suicide because she was sali vated and bad the toothache. That is a rather disagreeable combination, to be sure, but hardly calls for self- destruction. 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You save money by writing or calling on us. COLUMBIA SUPPLY CO...Columbia, 8. C. A\! yi ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR ORDERS COLUMBIA LUMBER « MFC CO COLUMBIA E C m YOUNG MEN, YOUNG WOMEN, WAKE UP - Prepare yourselves to meet the demand for Stenographers, typewriters and bookkeepers. Write for catalogue of MA.QFEAT’S BUSINESS COLLEGE.Columbia, S. O. W. H. >laofea*t, official Court Stenographer, President. Weddfag Presents Christmas Presents Sterling Silver, Cut glass Jewlry, Watches, Chains .Rings, alt Bta ntinmrrrtui articles mutable for present* of all kinds, wa sow tov^ illustrated by-photographs direct- from the articles in oar aatala- gue of over 100 pagea, of which wa will be pleased to tend yen one on request. We deliver all goods free by mail, express, or freight on ail orders Witk aaah, and guarantee satisfaction. ' - ' P. H. LACHIC0TTE ft CO., JewalBrt, - ^ i-l. ' 1424 Main St/ . COLUMBIA, B O Brick UILDNC, RE-PRESSED AND FANCY SHARES. / LARG eu STOCK. . PROM PT SHI PMENTS GEUHGIA-CAROLINA BRICK CO.,^ ’ Howard $. Stafford, President. WRITE FOR PRICES. . * ^ AUGUSTA, QA. Laime Oeinent:, IMaeter, Terra CotW Pipe, Roofing Paper, Car lots, small lots, write, Carolina, Portland Cement Co., Chajrlesion, H. C. hif kiy I 11 bine Ulgareue ( Au Drug and Tot Habit, I Halit Habit Habits. . Cured by ICeelejv Institute, of C. 1329 Ladv St. (or P. O. Box 75) Columbia, S. C. Confidential oorrespoad- rce folicited. A Fathers .Worry. Yrnir poor wearied wife innsrng sleep night after night nursing the little one suffering from that night fiend for children and horror to parents. croL’P, should have a bottle of Tay lor’s (nerokek Remedy of fttowet-flvmr amt*— Mullein, an undoubted croup preventive and ,curo.for coughs, colds, and consumption. At druggitU 25c per bottle. HIGH GRADE PIANOS, BEST ORGANS.- A Fatal, Kxplo* Ion. An explosion late Wednesday after* noon at Fiat Top mine, worked- by State convicts, about 25 miles'Yrom Birmingham, Ala., resulted,J|hthe eath-ef two-men and the injury eight. One of the Injured may'die. The QUALITY, TERMS PKI*Tiff will pL ase. —Call ir write-— and. If you are not vn •vt a's iit to kj .« th i ri 'h a Oi. u , y u trillois, senn Tor f'ev boo Vile i • snd seif rx<mlnattoii blank* iVo’l. >erv'n.k DebtlL t> t sex:!*. ' esKiieasf, Nj i, V*-i ix-ele. No £,Srd^tJ.r?. No.4. Kid ;tey aid.;/adder Com p!a i.t* No. (. Disease of No. «, The Pols'" King (Blood t'Mm *1, No. T. Ca rrh. These b o ok f shoTujbeln the hand' ~it ? ■■jry person sffltc' ed vi Itr Hathaway the aumor 1* recoe niae f a- Ibe i eet ar tFii.''fv smT exuert l the r?nited Unites or ttie-edl iwses. ftlirttr .•<' 'rant 'oiiay. arft i I r ‘ A '(dn-rr* ! V. w 28 Inman Building, 22i S. Broad St. Atlanta Ga. -- i Mallet! Mallet! Mallet! and all kinds of Fresh and Salt Water fish and oysterg. If you are dealing in Fresh Fish or intend to deal In them write for prices and send your ordrs to Mr. Carpenter. SEND YOUR NAMB.lS’^r We’ve got a useful present here ready to send just as soon as you send us your name. / There will be other presents, totf, next yey, some three oT fbtar of them and youwill be glad to get thfem, you bet. SH&ID BUILDERS SUPPLY A 616 Plain St Columbia, SO- ~ MOXANIC BLOOD BALM I The Greal Tasted Remedy for the speedy f ♦I ptrmaaant curt af Scrofula, Rheum*- BB liam, Catarrh, Ulcere, Ecicma, Sorea, Ernp- Dona, Wcakntaa, Ncrvaaiatas, and afi BLOOD ABB SKIM DISEASES. .11 >_• ky far th* beat building up Teaic sad Blood PurtSer ever offered to th* worid. It make* new. rich Wood, impart* renewed vi tality, aad poaaetaea * almost micat J aad aivdiciac will be teat, freight paid, by H BtOOD BALM 00 , Atlanta, Oa. TERRY FISH 00., Charleston, S. C. or COLUMBIA FISH A ICE. CO Columbia S. C. We ship only fresh catfg'ht fish and our prices are as low as they can be sold at. Try,us, and be convinced Write us. Wilson’s Frsekle Core. Guaranteed and Pimples ) v* a J*Lirv fojt good roBiTioxa • WAMANTStn IN WNIT1N*. ITIFF ■ci$lab$bip$ trinnu •"•T« TW-a*V V* lotLcat. Macon, oa A KBH 9Hnm LB£uiw.i. k;..'- -&i4IhUuB ' ^ • i 'li- .. turned - vv-.-