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, ^TK.t- ' * . * ' *>. ? \ .. The incident In the Spanish Cortes hi -which the Duke of Tetuan boxed the ears of Senator Comas, and -which was followed by the former resigning from the Ministry, now has a sequel in the -withdrawal of the resignation. It is also said that no duel will follow, the affair having been arranged. The Spanish sense of honor is certainly not what it once was or this commonplace a -ending would be impossible. But then again, a liberal Senator may consider k a privilege to have his ears boxed toy a duke. So Depression in the South. The Savannah News says: We venture to say that the farmers of the South know very little from experience of hard times and of the business depres ?ion of which so much is said in the newspapers, though it is safe to assert that nine out of ten of them have heard so much about the lack of prosperity i that they believe their material condition is steadily growing worse, instead of beiter. They do not compare their material condition of ten j-ears ago or -even a year ago, with that of today. In fact, they do not inquire of themselves *s to whether they are freeing themselves of debt or increasing their debts. ^ They accept the popular opinion that the country is not prosperous, and that hence they are not prospering. If they, and many engaged in other occupa- ( tions, were to scan the facts closely as x to what their material condition was, and what it is, their talk in respect to the hard times would have a wholly dif- J ferent tone. The business of the country is de- pressed. Business men arc complaining, but Southern farmers have no rea- , k soil to complain, and Southern business ( 4 men will soop have no reason to com- , plain if the Southern farmers continue j Si to prosper. , Comfort Coats 50 Cents. Irrlt itlng, aggravating, agonising Tetter, Ec- ' xeina. Ringworm and all other Itching sltlu dls- 1 ses are quickly cured by the use of Tetterlne. ( It Is soothing, cooling, healing. Coeta 30 cents a , box. i?ost paid?brings comfort at once. Address j J. T. Shuptrlne, Savannah, Ga. i Attention is called to the maple syrup ad In j this piper which is endorsed hy the Kev. t-am , Jones, Gov. Bob Taylor o'. Tenn., and others. Thss>rup with sugar has been made by a | x companv and sold extensively through the i wholesale and retail trade, but of course it necessarlv got too high for the people when it passed through so many hands. Jt is now I proposed to let the people hare the formula j and make it at first cost and they will make a mistake if they do not take hold of it. It 1 has been pronounced equal to the "only pure I Old Vermont" which retails at $1.30 per j gallon. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for I any ca?e of Catarrh that cannot be cured by < Haul's Catarrh Cure. i F. J. Ch*n*t <fc Co., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, hare known F.J. Cheney for the la*t 15 years, and believe him per- | i . fectlr honorable in all business tran-actions and financially able to carry ont any obUga tion m?de by their firm. Wist & Tru ax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, i Ohio. W aiding, Kinnan A Marvin, Wholesale 1 Druggists, Toledo. Ohio. < Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, act- . ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of th?- system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold I by all Druggists. Testimonials free. 1 nail's Family Pills are the best. ( Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous- [ ness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great K Nerve Restorer. $3 trial bottle and treatise free , Dr. R. H. Kljnz, Ltd., 931 Arch SL,Phila~,Pa. Mrs. Window's Soothing Syrup for children teething, softens the guma,rednclng inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. Z3c.a bottle. > I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my boy's life law. summer.-Mrs. Ami Douci \ 88, Le R<>y Mich... (>ct. 3 lf?. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. J OU Dominion Iron 4c .Vail Win, Richmond, Va j mm m m a ARD8 can be saved with f SI 1 I ml B# ont their knowledge by ] I U I I HI II Anti-Jag the marvelous I I 1% I |H II cure for the drink habit. II IB II Write Renova Chemical I * W ? oo-WBroadway. S. Y. , Tall information (in plain wrapper) mailed free. 50 ctsTfor iocts. Jl complete novel, good paper and large type, and ?140-page illustrated book, telling how to be better looking, sent lree for 10 cents. Two line volumes. f - Actual value, so cents. B. E. LAY. IPS Park Row, >cw York, V. Y. A A IIflC ?CURED AT HOME) Wld it A rup for I If Aflullnbovk Dr.J.B. HARRIS &C0., "WW rike BulkUn*. Ctnctnnmtt. OMo. mum MUEK^rs?i; Bookkeeping. Beet. Cheapest. Situation guaranteed. 8. N. U.-No. 32? 97. !' m ; f-.y- ; _ ^ f >. fray wife and two 1 J children from the ef- \ I fects of hereditary 1 I scrofula. My third 1 I child was dangerqusly af-1 / fected with scrofula. He V I was unable to walk, his left I / foot being covered with run- V I ning sores. Physicians hav-P I ing failed to relievetho others B I of my family, I decided to try I i I Ayer's Sarsaparilla. I ami I I pleased to say the trial was suc-y / I cessful, and my boy was restored ) / f to health. I ant confident that my v I I child would have died bad he not. \ / used Ayer's Sarsaparilla."?Jas. M. y. | J Dye. Mintonville, Ky., Aug. 5,1835. ^ | WEIGHTY WORDS , Ayer's Sarsap; H'' y '. f -lr-1- Axi r JA-'r ;'v. 1' GENERAL IMPROVEMENT Noted la Different Crops Throughout The State. Dirootnr Tianer's re no it for week end ing Aug. 3, Fays there appears to have been a general improvement in crop conditions in South Carolina during the past week and staple as well as the minor crops are exceedingly fine ovei the western, the north central, and the northeastern counties, and over the greater portion of the remainder of the 1 State. The exceptions are 'that over portions of Oconee, Pickens, Laurens, Union and Spartanburg counties more rain is needed, while in portions oi Richland, Bamberg, Kershaw, Sumter, Darlington, Orangeburg and Berkely J there has been an excess of rain to the j injury of crops especially corn and cot- J ton. Laying by of the principal field crops is nearing completion, and was favored by the hot dry weather that prevailed during the greater part of the week. Old corn is maturing rapidly over the eastern portions of the State, where llinrr ia TirvTV miitA tTfineral. W* -x 0 This portion of the corn crop varies in condition with the locality and the soil I and is not likely to be a full crop. Late corn continues promising but needs several more good "seasons" to keep it up to present conditions and to insure the heavy yield that now seems likely. Corn is "firing" on sandy lands in Kershaw, Berlyley and Aiken. Some bottou?land corn injured early in the week by high winds, and overflowed streams in the central counties, however, comparatively small areas were affected. Cotton continues to fruit well and to ihed comparatively little. A number af correspondents report this crop unusually fine and more heavily fruited than is usual at this season. There were fewer reports this week than last, :>f rust, excessive sheddingand "honeylew," although these damaging conditions are still widely prevalent, especially in sections where there has been an excess of rain. Much grass was killed, and laying by made rapid advance. There ire reports of the plant bein<j small but well fruited, and others of the plant growing too much to "weed" at the expense of taking on fruit Bolls are opening rapidly over the loutheastern counties. Excessive rains ininrftd cotton in Dortions of Berkeley and Darlington, -while in Spartanburg Mid limited areas elsewhere more rain is needed. In places the plant has turnad yellow and stopped growing. Sea t Island cotton continues to put on fruit' and was greatly benefited by the abundant sunshine of the latter portion of the week. The first bale of new cotton for this season, was shipped from Allendale, Barnwell county, on Augnst 2nd. In 1896. 5 bales were marketed on July 28-29th, in 1895 the first on August 20th, in 1894 the first on August 15. Tobacco raring progressing and nearing completion, quality good. Curing up fine m Florence. Rice heading and with the exception of limited localities where damaged by caterpillars, is in extra fine condition. Early rice will soon ripen. Peas are growing luxuriantly with good stand. Large crop of pea-vine hay assured. WOOD SAWYERS IN HIS FINGER A Remarkable Case From Pinewood ?The Man Suffered Agony. A special to The State, from Sumter, says a negro man named Wash Durant, who lives near Pinewood, and who ^ ?A? x ai ir.ni works lor uonaucior j. .uc^iemiigbara on the log train -which plies between that place and Pinewood, has been suffering intense agony for about ?ix weeks with what seemed to be a bona Felon. He consulted a physician, who laid it was neither a felon nor rising, out seemed to be a mash or possibly a splinter had been, run into the finger iuc told Durant to put a poultice on the luger, which he did, but found no relet. On Tuesday morning Duraut's inger pained him unusually, and unon :aking the poultice off he was horrified so see the head of a worm sticking out )f bis finger. He took his knife and pulled the worm out and carried it to Dept, McCleningham. It looked exictly like a wood sawyer and about the size of the average worm of that kind. Durgnt pulled another worm of the same kind from his finger and since then his finger has not pained him near jo much, and to all appearances is getting well. Durant is very much worried about bis hand and thinks he has been "hoodooed." He has lost about 23 pounds of flesh and has not worked for six weeks. Packers Break the Record. The Kansas Citv packers have broken their record for tne first six months of the vear. They killed during that period 1,685,000 hogs, 412,000 cattle and 470,000 sheep, which figures indicate an increased slaughtering of 373,000 hogs, 43,000 cattle and 106hK)0 sheep over the first half of 1896. This enlargement is said to be the result of in increased supply of live stock in the Kansas City territory and extension of trade. /tss, r J, ' - : ' - U ' ... - .-. *; . iiSA ? ... . .. GOWNS IN GEAY SHADES. SOME NEW FEATURES IN THE REALM OF FASHION. Description of a Handsnioo TTolst in Pcarj Gray, With Bolero of Cashmere and Hat of Braided Straw?A Most Becoming Linen Blazer for a Young Girl. Golf, tennis, wheeling and all outdoor sports call for the easiest possible BLAZER FOR A YOUNG GIRL. costumes to be worn during the oppressive summer days. May Manton writes that the model shown in the ilLADIES' WUBT WH lustration combines linen canvas in the natural color with light-hued plaid in the shirt waist, and is eminently youthful at the same time that it?is serviceable. Both the belt and tie are black, while the hat of rough red straw shows a trimming of black and red, with quills of the former color. The blazer shows dartless fronts, straight backs, which terminate in underlying plen.s at th? waist line, side forms and ander-arm gores. It is ?a oflamc Kninor nootlr Vl 11U1IV UUIU1CU, U1C .1I.UUU uvug bound. The straight fronts torn back to form curves and meet the rollover collar in uneven notches. The sleeves are one-seamed, and show the fulness at the shoulder, which is still held correct for all outer garments. The material being washable, no interlining or stiffening is required. Collar, revere and sleeves are self-faced and finished with a single bow of stitching. To make the blazer for a miss of fourteen years will require two and three-fourths yards of the same width goods.' Wai it and Fancy Bolero. Many ol the newest and most charming gowns are shown in various shades of gray. The waist portrayed in the large illustration is carried out in pearl-gray taffeta figured in red which forms the waist proper with a bolero of cashmere in the same tint. The decorations consist of black velvet ribbon and [narrow gilt braid arranged in trefoil effect. The hat is of braided straw adorned with wild flowers, ribbon bow and rjiinestone buckle.. The waist has a foundation lining having the usual number of seams, double bust darts and closing in the centerfront. _ The material of the back^ lieg, A&V.' .V . piifpi smoothly across the shoulders with a slight fullness at the waist collected in gathers that are drawu well to the center-back. Smooth under-arm gores join the back to the front whioh is smooth-fitting across the shoulders and bust, falling at the waist in slight blouse effect over a crush girdle that is deepest at the center-back. The fancifnl bolero is included in the right shoulder and under-arm seam and [ closes invisibly on the left shoulder and under-arm with the full waist which also closes at this point. At the neck is a close standing band, the outstanding frill of lace at the upper edge forming an effective finish. The sleeves have under and upper portions and show a modern amount of fulness above the elbow. The wrists are pointed in Venetian style and a full cap-frill stands out stylishly from the shoulders. The design, which is eminently useful, admits of various combinations and is sufficiently dressy for a church, visiting or high class social fnnction. To make this waist for a lady in the medium size will require three yards of forty-four inch material. White the Prevailing Color. White is very much worn this senson, andwhite gowns of almost any material, if properly made, are sure to be a success. Wliite grenadines appear among the dressy costumes at the fashionable summer hotels. One unusual model has three graduated flounces of white silk on the skirt. The bottom one, gathered over another of white silk, is the widest, and each one is finished with a narrow frill of white glace silk, which is in turn edged wit a a tiny ruffle of white chiffon. Another pretty gown is of white gauze over rose glace silk. Around the hips a few inches below the waist is one row of cream lace insertion, a little distance apart, run to the bottom of the skirt, both front and back. The bodice of gauze is tucked crosswise; insertion outlines a square at the neck, from which vertical bands of insertion extend to the waist. Dreat Sleeve With Epaulette. Blue and white foulard is the material {.elected for this stylish sleeve, which is coat-shaped, with the slight H FANCY BOLEBO. fulness at the elbow which is always desirable in snch as follow the arm closely. The fitting is accomplished by inside and outside seams. The wrists have a soft frill of lace falling deeply over the hand, with band of insertion above. Double epaulettes that are lace-edged 'and insertion-trimmed stand out prettily at the top, affording a beooming breadth to the shoulders. The style is among the ne weat of sleeves and is adapted to organdy, lawn, batiste, summer silks, cotton or light-weight woollen fabrics. rn .to ma&u mwee sisevcaiui a wurnau of medium size will require one and D RE3S SLEEVE WITH ErAULETTE. one-half yards of forty-four-inch material. Ynth Mulln Dresses. 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