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I A ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT. J. F. NISBET Editor. COTTONCROPOiTTHE SOUTHERN COUNTRY. THE CROPS ARE IMPROVED BUT GENERALLY LATE. INSECTS ARE LESS DESTRUCTIVE. Sea Island Cotton is in Splendid Condition?Other IMants in This State Small. The condition of the growing cotton crop improved noticeably in the Mississippi valley and the Gulf and South Atlantic States, and continues to look very promising in Texas, but the crop as a B7 Imlu lu latn I nonoto o ro Iqoc ilo *r nuiv 10 in i Vi x iioci/IO ui c ICOO uustructive than usual at this sea bow, but in some states there is complaint of poor stands and foul fields. Generally the crop is well cultivated and clean. In North Carolina cotton withstood the drought well, and even made excellent growth. Kecent rains have induced rapid growth. In South Carolina cotton of early planting is doing well everywhere and some is putting on squares freely ; late planted is not all up, and some fields have been replowed and planted in corn. The stands of cotton are generally fair, hut the plants are smaller than usual to the season. Sea island cotton la in splendid condition, and some blooms have been noted. In Georgia cotton seems to be holding its own and in some sections has made some growth. In Florida cotton is free from grass and in fair condition, but late. In Alabama cotton is growing slowly, but continues generally promising, though some damaging features ("black rot," and bud worms and cut worms in some southern counties, with local "spotting" and grasshoppers in various parts of the State) are reported. The late planted is a nrmr stand an fat Ihnni/li onnoi-no - ? ?1 are forming rapidly and blooms re becoming general in the early planted. In Mississippi early cotton has been extensively worked in every section of the State and the farmer has it well in hand, although grass has given much truiible. The stand varies, but is generally good. Late cotton, although improved, is very backward and promises but little. In Louisiana the growth of cotton was slow, but the p'ants re tained good color (.lotton is be ginning to blossom. In 'IVxas the cotton crop is as r rule in an excellent state of cultivation ; the plant is crowing raoidlv. Itia fruiting well over the central portion. There are scattered complaints of damage from the <mterpiIlar, hull weevil ami Other insects, k> 111 ho far tins dan; a . is am ill. I I A '*!' s the w i'lir 11 a been ruble for the cultivation and growth of cotton, the farmer 1 ?vo token advantage of the fav orahle conditions and have put their cotton in tine condition, where it has be<?n properly cultivated and is looking well. in Tennessee cot tori has improved and in most ections is Thomas Tluirman, deputy sheriff of Troy. Mo., says if everyone in the United States should discover the virtue of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles, rectal troubles and skin diseases, the demand could not be supplied. Crawford itros. 'V making fair growth, where well cultivated and clean, but in some localities a few fields have been abandoned on account of the want of sufficient labor to cultivate ; there are still many complaints of poor stands. Blood Cure Sent Free. By addressing Blood Balm Co., 384 Michel I Street, Atlanta. Ga.. any of our readers may obtain a sample bottle of their famous B. B. B.?Botanic Blood Balm, the greatest, grandest, best and strongest Blood Kemedy made. Gures when all else fails, pimples, ulcers, scrofula, eczema, boils, hlnml imiv.ni) entint? sores, distressinc skin eruptions, cancer, catarrh, rheumatism. Free medical advice included, when description of your trouble is given. This generous offer is worth while accepting. .Sample bottle se t all charges prepaid. Large bottles, (containing nearly a quart of medicine) for sale by all druggists at $1 per bottle. It. 15. B. is away ahead of all other Blood Remedies for curing Spring Blood llumors Try B. B. B this spring. THE BEST MEAT THE MARKET AFFORDS Is the kind we keep for our customers. (Jail, or send, for a nice It OA S T tUt STIC A ii Of either Beef or Pork. None but stall-fed cattle used. We also handle country produce. Meals served any hour in the day at our restaurant. S. III OS. BLACK MON. 'Phone No. 59. i Notice of Examination of Teachers. rpHF. usual examination of appl _L cants for teachers'certificates will he held at the Court House on Saturday, the 17th inst. The hours of examination will be from 9 o'clock a. in., to 5 p. m. J. II. THOMPSON, County Supt. of Education. Lancaster. S. C.. June 5. 1899. Correct Insufficient, Painful, profuse and too Frequent Menstruations with Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Executor's Notice. mo ALL who may hold any claims _L against tlie estate of JOHN S. CROXTON, deceased: Will present same to the undersigned, properly certified; and all who owe the estate, will settle same, as the claims fall due. W. L. CROXTON, Executor, Kershaw, S. C. June 6, '99, w3t. To relieve Sick Stomach during 1'regnancy, Tone up the System and give Courage for the Ordeal, take Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Rttontian 1 Datrane cf Dnhlic Qehaale nuouuv/u , i uuvuu vi ( uuuu ujuuvio. rpiIK patrons of the public. Schools JL of Lancaster county are requested to meet at convenient points within their respective districts on Saturday, the 1th inst., at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of nominating trustees for their several districts, to serve for the next ensuing two years. .1. If. THOMPSON, County Supt, of Education. Lancaster, S. C., dune oth, 1899. To permanently cure Melancholy Dilliculty of Breathing and Swimming of Head, use Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Registration Notice. 1 rp 11K IM'IU.IC will take notice that JL the Registration Hooks will be open, at the Courthouse, for the reg- | islration of parties entitled to register i under the constitution, on the 1st Monday in each month, until HO days nrcccdinir the next eeneril election.! W (i. A. roKTKK, Chairman Hoard Registration, Lancaster County, S. (J., Dec (>, 1898 l?r M. A. Simmons Liyer Medicine ' has a national reputation, extending | over atioiit sixty years, as a most successful Liver Regulator. Attention! School Trustees. 1 1.1. the Trustees of the IM'RLIC . J\ SfliDOl.s of Lancaster county! are hereby notified to attend a meeting of trustees to he held at t lie Court Mouse on Is AT I KI > A Y, the I7T1I INSTANT. They are requested to come prepared to make reports for the ' past year. .1. II. TIIO I'SON, Co. Supt. Kducatiou. | Lancaster, S. 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