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m the union times i? VOL. LXV. NO. 27. UNION, S. C., FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1915. fcl.OO A * - REORGANIZA MILITIA IS Recent Elections of Militia Officers to Replace Those Held Illegally Removed May Be Nullified?Opinion of Attorney General Peeples. (Columbia Record) "This being only a reorganization, or a rearrangement or reassignment ?as you may be pleased to term it? of the remaining companies of the militia, I am of the opinion that the officers of these reiriment.s nnf been removed in accordance with law and that they cannot be removed or mustered out of service except as is provided by statute so long as the military companies themselves remain a part of the organized militia," says Thomas H. .Peoples, attorney general, in an exhaustive opinion rendered Tuesday morning 011 the reorganization of the South Carolina National Guard. He went into the history of the state militia from .January 11, 1915, when former Gov. Blease, by proclamation, mustered out the National Guard, up to the present time. "Under date of January lf>, 1915, after referring to the statutes relating to he militia. 1 advised the adjutant general that 'from examination of the proclamation and applying it to the law quoted, I am of the opinion that the organized militia of South Carolina has been legally disbanded and mustered out of service,'" -ays 1 lli* nniri u Vai Mi brought to my attnetion to cause any change in my view then expressed, nor have later investigations done so" continues the opinion. If the opinion of the attorney general is upheld by the courts, the recent elections of militia officers are vitiated and the former regimental officers are still in command. Also, if the opinion is upheld, the proclamation of Gov. Manning issued January 22, 1915, declaring null and void the proclamation of former Gov. Blease mustering the State National Guard out of service, is illegal, and South Carolina has no organized militia authorized by the statutes. Military Opinions Military authorities think that probably the opinion of the attorney general will cause a discontinuance of the plans for encampment for this year; for they think that it ts improbable that the comptroller general will honor warrants for pay to what might be an illegally organized militia. Also, they say that the probabilities are that the United States disbursing officer, Major J. Shapter Caldwell, will refuse to pay out government funds until tin, mottn* " finally adjudicated in the courts. DANCE MONDAY EVENING The moonlight picnic which was to have been given Monday evening was postponed on account of the inclement weather, hut the young people gathered at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and spread their banquet and after the feast had a dance. Those enjoying this occasion were: M isses Mary Jones, Kathleen James, Etta Me Dow, Mamie, Carrie, and Myra Young, I.ouisa Duncan, I.udie Jordan, Ruth Gault, Mary Perrin, Fannie Duncan, Kathryn I.ay ton, Virginia Leo Poole, Elizabeth Arthur, Edith Smith, Vivian Sarratt, Nathalie Hunter, Vera Murrah, and Theo Young; Messrs. Louis Perrin, Herndon Thomson, Dudley Beaty, Alex. Oliphant. Kemper Morgan, Sam Lavto:i, Russell Poole, Roy Robinson, Spencer Perrin, Phillip Flynn, Ward wiw i i-rrin, ii;u ana Bin Wallace. Oliver Rice, Evans Goodwin, and Drs. Hawkins, Wellborn, and Shealey. The chaperones were: Mr. and Mrs. (\ H. Millions, Dr. and Mrs. Paul K. Switzer, and Mrs. Spencer Morgan Rice. WINS SCHOLARSHIP TO lilt EN All It will be a matter of genuine interest to 11 umiters of people in Union to know that Miss Agnes Townsend has won a scholarship to Brenau College, in Gainsville, Ga. There are twelve scholarships in the Southern States and Miss Town send is fortunate indeed, to win one. She received the notice of the good fortune on Monday and a very complimentary letter upon her splendid papers. Miss Townsend is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Re Roy Townsend and ,,l.< .. ii? if! ?l i i tiuMuciu u 11..in nit- iiiRii scnooi ill .In".". Hit friends are congratulating her upon this good fortune. \N. r. T. U. RALLY SATI'KDAY A ITKUNOON The different organizations of the W. ('. T. U. will have a rally at the city park on Saturday afternoon at m o'clock. The program will consist e<* songs, recitations by the children and prominent speakers wiii make addresses in the interest of prohibition. The public is cordially invited to be present on this occasion. Magistrate J. I). Harnett, of f.ockhart was in Union Saturday. ON OF STATE ; HELD ILLEGAL SOCIAL EVENTS AT CARLISLE (Special to The Times) Carlisle, June 26.?Misses Aileen and Elizabeth Deaver entertained Carlisle's popular June bride, Mrs. James K. Deaver, on last Tuesday afternoon at a lovely porch party. There were present about 20 young ladies, and Mrs. Frank H. Jeter of Raleigh, N. C., who is also a June bride. The decorations were of i roses and pot plants and from a corner in the spacious porch, Miss Florence Deaver served punch. The con- ! test, "A Floral Wedding," furnished a great deal of amusement. The hostesses were assisted by Misses ' Louise Bates, and Rosa Ratchford in serving a tempting ice course. The guests were delighted with several musical numbers by Misses Elizabeth Deaver and Louise Bates, among which were "Because" and "Barca- ( rolle" from "Tales of Hoffman." ; Another party at which Mrs. Dea- ] ver was guest of honor was that given by Miss Rosa Ratchford on Friday afternoon, which was charm- i ingly featured and unique in detail. < Miss Elizabeth Deaver assisted the i hostess in receiving her guests on ( the lawn. Numerous tables with lace < center-pieces and baskets of pink and ; white roses completed the decorations i Receipes. for domestic felicity were 1 written for the bride on minature j paper hats of pink and white. Much i merriment was derived from this contest in which Miss Jimmie Bates was the lucky winner of the prize. ! This was presented by Miss Sara Thomas and then to the bride, in * turn. The guests were then invited ' to purchase hats at a millinery shoo 1 on the portch and this proved to be a hidden lunch consisting of salad, sandwiches, from which suspended corsage bouquets, dates and mints and almonds in tiny hat boxes. An ice course frozen in shapes of pink hats with white cake was served by Misses Nettie Jeter and Mary Ratchford and Mesdames W. B. May and W. H. Gist. Among the guests were Miss Margaret Womble of Fittsboro, N. C., and Mrs. George Wood of Jonesville. Invitations have been received to a tennis and forty-two party at the colonial home of Mrs. W. B. May on next Monday afternoon beginning at six <Jclui'k. lHer nibce,'"Miss Margaret Womble of Pittsboro, N. C., is the guest of honor. Mrs. George Wood of Jonesville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. B. May. Glenn Thomas of Boston, Mass., is spending a vacation with his mother, Mrs. W. K. Thomas. "Hillside',, the grand and beautiful old colonial home of Mrs. W. B. May was a scene long to be remembered when on Monday evening its doors were thrown open to about forty guests in honor of her niece, Miss Margaret Womble of Pittsboro, N. C. Receiving at the entrance was Mrs. Georcre Wooil whilo Mioo - -r,- i - *?*ai JT II Ruth Thomas presided over the a punch howl in the rear of the spacious hall, which was lovely in its ~ decorations of American Beauty H roses and ferns. Mrs. May stood at the parlor door welcoming her guests and presenting them to the honor guest. The parlor was lovely t with a profusion of American Beauty s roses, howls of white and pink roses t on small tables with real lace center- 1 pieces were used. "A Forest Con- t test" was engaged in, the answers being the names of trees written on S dainty score cards of green and ( white by the young men. The prize 1< a white ivory fan, was awarded to d Mr. J. G. Thomas, who presented it ii to his partner, Miss Mary Ratchforo, r and she presented it to the honor guest. A short time was spent in c playing forty-two, Mrs. M. S. Thomas e delighting the company with several s piano numbers. The hostess then in- u vited the guests into the dining- t room which was lovely. The polish- d ed table was covered with lace while I a large green basket tied with green a and white tulle and filled with brides a roses formed the centerpiece. Green and white candles shed a soft radi- v nnr-o tk.. * v..w v/?? i un i 'mimi. v'tirryifiK oui n the prevailing color, trreen and white block cream was cut by Miss Sara Thomas and Sadie fiist. a Mi sses Aileen and Elizabeth Heaver sann: several selections. MR. ATKINSON HERE Mr. (leorjre Atkinson, formerly of t (Jreenville, and who is now engaged v in business at Union, S. arrived in v the city yesterday to spend a few 0 days at his old home. Mr. Atkinson . notes many improvements in the city r since he went away and says that c Greenville is the host town "after all" j -Greenville News. NOTICK There will be public installation of officers of Magnolitv Council, No. 2f>, ^ over the company store at Union J' Mills, Junior Order United American r Mechanics. t ? v AUSTIN?GHEER s Miss Lillie Austin and Mr. Clyde it Greer, both of I.ockhart, were united e in marriage Wednesday afternoon at c the residence of the officiating minis- o ter, Rev. Lewis M. Rice, Union. t Union to H C Union is to have a Chautauqua ii the next few weeks to last thre days. The contract guaranteeing th chautauqua was signed by Rev. G. F White, Allan Nicholson, B. F. AlstQr Jr., C. H. Milhous, J. S. Morgan, II L. Gaffney, T. L. Estes, L. L Wagnor R P. Morgan, C. C. Sanders, J. Coher Thos. McNally, J. W. Welborn, W. S McLure, Jas. H. Hope, S. R. Perrin Beautiful Wedd One of the prettiest June wedding! that has ever taken place in Jones ville was solemnized in the Methodis church here on Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock when Miss Ivathleei McWhirter and Mr. Samuel Miltoi Lipscomb, of Perth Amboy, N. J. were married. The Rev. W. W. Lips comb of Clover, brother of the groom sfliciating. The interior of the churcl was lighted with white candles ant lecorated with ferns, palms, Southeri ;milax and festoons of English ivj and white tulle. Around the chance was a trellis work of white and greei aeyond which rose a high altar 01 ?reen, interspersed with lighted sil /er candelabrae. Preceding the ceremony, two voca lumbers were rnuloraJ k?. " _ _ ^.iuvi vvi ujr iUI S. Ky E. Lipscomb of Roanoke, Va., "Because," and "() Promise Me," tht itev. W. B. Justus playing the pianc iccompaniments as well as a solt "ollowing, "Melody in F," by Reubmstein. Then the notes of Loheitrrin's wedding march, olayed by Miss Vlarie Littlejohn announced the ap)roach of the bridal party. Firs! ame the little Rate openers, C. A iVood and F. M. Hames, followed by he ribbon girls, Misses Cora and Sarah Lipscomb, then the ushers, dessrs. F. E. Spears, C. M. McWhirer,Claude Smith of Newberry and Jeome Murph of Spartanburg, marchd in and took their places in front >f the improvised altar. Miss Mattie jlasgow of Newberry, maid of honoi hen entered handsomly gowned in ink chiflfon taffeta-*' carryin-?-'pink CiRttmey mses, then followed Mrs, V. W. Lipscomb, dame of honor, vearing Duchess satin with court rain and trimmings of pearls and hantilly lace, she carrying Killarney oses. The ring bearer, little Miss -ena Johnston of Fairfax, carried the ing in the heart of a rose and little diss Crystal Littlejohn and Wvatt Vood strewed the path of the bride vith flowers as she entered on the irm of her brother, Mr. E.. S. McVhirter. The groom, with his best nan, Mr. C. PL Lipscomb of Roanoke, 'a., entered the door on the right ind awaited the coming of the bride, 'he bride was a picture of loveliness n her wedding gown of ivory crepe neteor and trimmings of real lace md pearls. A misty veil of illusion -1ISSIONARY SOCIETY ENTERTAINED On Monday afternoon of last week he ladies of the Grace ciiurch Misionary Society were delightfully enertained at the home of Mrs. J. A. irown on South street. The hesesses for the afternoon being Mrs. L. Garner, Mrs. B. F. Foster, Mrs, iprouse, Mrs. Chambers, and Mrs, L R. Smith. The broad veranda ooked lovely with ferns and rhodolendron as decorations and made an ileal place for the literary and social neeting of the missionary society. The usual devotional exercises were onducted by Mrs. Smith, after sevral readings along the line of misionary work. Mrs. Bourne of Colnibia. State Corresnondim' Soero. ary, made a splendid talk to the laies about missionary work. Mrs. iourne is a splendid speaker and the fternoon's pleasure was greatly dded to by her presence and help. The Young People's Society, of /hich Mrs. Wagnon is president, furished delightful music, which added reatly to the meeting. The hostesses served an ice course ssisted by the young ladies. MOVES TO LOCK HART Rev. and Mrs. 1,. S. Shealy passed hrough Union Wednesday on their tuy to I.ockhart where Mr. Shealy vas recently called to the pastorate f the Baptist church. He was pasor at Buffalo for the past eighteen nonths, and, both Mr. and Mrs, Ihealey are held in high esteem here. COL. BUTLER ILL Col. T. B. Butler was operated on or appendicitis at the city Hospital 'este relay afternoon. He had only eturned from a two weeks trip to he Northern cities Sunday night and vas feeling unwell. He was on the treets for a while yesterday mornng, but when court convened he askd Judge Sims to excuse him on acount of illness. The result of the peration could not be foretold yeserday afternoon.?Gaffncy Ledger. Fave hautauqua n H. K. Drew, E. W. Stone, RL A. Ease terling, W. N. Glymph, Walter Colton, Robt. Berry, and O. P. Bennett. t With such representative men behind it, the chautauqua is bound to be a i, success. The one held last year was I. enjoyed by hundreds of people and i, the memory still lingers, t, The exact date will be announced I. in the papers next week and" plans i, perfected. ing at Jonesvitle , to. s confined above the youthful brow - with a bandeau of orange blossoms, t swept the full length of the long r court train. She carried a bouquet i of brides roses, showered with lilies i of the valley. if During the ceremony, "Buona - Notte," was softly played by Miss t Littlejohn and the party left the i attar in the reverse order. 1 At the reception which followed at i the home of the brides mother, the j guests were greeted at the door by 1 Messrs. C. M. McWhirter and F. E. i Spears as masters of ceremonies and f introduced to the receiving line by . Mrs. H. T. Hames and Miss Inez. Spears. The punch bowl which was arranged on the porch in a booth of green was presided over by Misses * Elizabeth Littlejohn and Lucile McWhirter. Mesdames F. M. Eilerbe, and W. W. Wood received in the gift * room, where were displayed the nu* merous presents, among which was a handsome chest of ?'lver presented by the bride's mother. Mrs. Geo. C.Wood invited the guests . into the dining room where Nunnallyq block cream and cake and mints were^ served, the color scheme of pink I and white being carried out in the refreshments. The young ladies serv' ing 'jrere Misses Irene Gore, Lucile McWnirter, Annie McWhirter, Frances Austel, and Irene Gault. the decorations in the reception J hall and parlor carried out the color j , 8cb- '^e of white and green, while in | >' ' " >._? ^ -i.. room pintc anri green were : -uf'*vi ,.; nr , * *. - . . CX i?a late hour the bride attd groom , accompanied by Mr. J. E. Lipscomb, motored to Spartanburg where they 1 took a train for western North Car olina. The brides traveling suit was t of midnight blue gabardine with i white corded trimming and accessoi ries to match. Among the out of ; town guests were: Miss Sarah Nash of Laurens, Dr. and Mrs. Van Smith, s Mrs. It. H. Burton, and Mr. Ross , . Burton of Newberry, Mrs. J. A. , Littlejohn of Spartanburg, Mrs. J. E. , Johnston of Fairfax, Mrs. R. L. Mc; Gee, and Mr. J. E. Lipscomb of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. James Mci Whirter, and Mrs. Janie McWhirter i of Union, Mr. Joe McLaughlin of i Pacolet, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. i Lipscomb of Gaffney. PINCKNEY TOWNSHIP SUNi DAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The program of the Pinckney Township Sunday School Convention which is to be held at Mt. Joy Bap, tist church July 4th, is as follows: 10.00 a.m.?Opening exercises of Sunday school by Superintendent of , the school, J. T. Going. 10:JO?Department work: (a) Home Department, Dr. F. M. Ellerbe: (b) Cradle Roll, Mrs. J. A. Copeland: (c) Primary Class Work, A. C. Mann: I (d) Adult Class Work, J. II. Hope. 11:30?Consecration as an Asset in Religious Work, L. L. Wagnon. 12:00 to 1:00?Adjourn for dinner. 1:00?Devotional exercises conducted by R. W. Adams. 1 1R TKa - . ..v ?umm^ M iiuoi as a Character Builder, I)r. (J. W. B. Smith. 1:45?The Chief Aim of a Sunday school, J. V. Askew. 2:00?Teacher Training for Sunday school Work, Dr. F. M. Ellerbe. NOTICE R. A. MASONS A regular Convocation of Poinsett Chapter, R. A. M., will be held Friday evening, July 2nd. All visiting Companions are welcome. J. W. Mixson, H. P. E. W. Stone, Sec'y. REVIVAL AT EXCELSIOR MILLS The Tabernacle Baptist church , closed a revival meeting Sunday i-M --- - r,ievrn wen* received lor baptism and two wore received by letter during the meeting. Rev. 1). W. Garvin, the pastor, and Rev. Clarence Kirby did the preaching during the two weeks meeting. Great interest was manifested in the services. 1 ICK CREAM SUPPER There will be an ice cream supper at Flat Rock church on Saturday, 1 July 3rd to begin at (5:30 p. m. Proceeds to go for religious purposes. The public is cordially invited to attend. Mr. B. F. Alston has returned from i the Cotton Seed Crushers Association which was held at Old Point Comfort. STATE BUILDIt LEAGUE H DEATH OF X GOOD MAN Jonesville, June- 28.?Mr. Reuben J. Kirby died suddenly at his nome here last night. He had been coniplaining some for several days, but was up and about as usual. 11c attended a meeting of Prudence Lodge, of which he was Tiler, Saturday night and attended to his duties in the Lodge. Sunday morning he was complaining and Dr. H. T. Hames was called in to see him; he seemed to be suffering from indigestion. At 11 o'clock that night he was feeling a little better and excused the family from sitting up with him and all retired for the night and early this morning he was found dead in bed, had been apparently dead for several hours as he was cold. Mr. Kirby was a Confederate soldier, 7(? years of age, having served in Company B, 18th S. C. Vol. through the war. Hi.s record was good and so was his record as a gentleman; if he had an enemy he did not know it. He was a member of the Methodist church for many years and a consistent member. He was also a member of Camp C. W. Boyd, No. 921, U. C. Veterans and had been adjutant of his camp for several years. He attended the late Confederate reunion in Richmond in company with me. He was a quiet, conservative, consistent man in all his long life. Hi's wife died about four years ago and having no children, he was left alone so far as an immediate family was concerned, but he had several relatives and friends to comfort and cheer him. While in Richmond he and I roomed together and we went over to Petersburg and out to the crater where we had seen much hard service. He felt as near i to me as a brother and I feel sadly | oereaveci over his sudden and untimely death. A pood man has pone to his reward. The funeral service will be held at the home Tuesday at 12 o'clock, and interment will follow at the family cemetery near Jonesville. We had no better citizen in our town or cotiitunity than Reuben Jefferson Kirby. W. H. S. Harris. FARMERS' UNION MEETS IN JULY unTon^w^oS ftf anfrf*1 Columbia, July 22. The formal announcement issued yesterday over the sipnatures of the president, E. W. Dabbs, of Mayesville and the secretary, J. Whitner Reid of Columbia, is as follows: "The repular annual meetinp of the South Carolina State Farmers' Union will be held in the city of Columbia commencinp Wednesday, July 22, at 1 3:30 p. m. All county unions are requested to elect their full number of delepates to this meetinp. In addition to the delepates from the county unions each local union in poo.l standinp is requested to send a representative. It is desired that all the unions in the state shall be represented. All members of the farmers' ii11iuii in guuu summing win i>e admitted to the sessions of the State union and they are hereby invited to atti nd The state executive committee will meet in the office of the stare secretary Tuesday, July 21, at H :?() p. m." GOOD WORK DONE Mrs. J. Harry Chessley is engaged in one of the most effective and farreaching lines of christian endeavor that is open to workers in the Master's vineyard. She is an experienced uplift worker, and has for some time been putting in full time at Buffalj, Union Mills, and Excelsi6r Mills. Her work is confined largely to ministering to the sick, the helpless and the discouraged. She has entered into this work with a devotion and consecration that is worthy of all praise, and the good work done cannot be measured in mere words. DEATH OF COLORED MAN I.ofe Glenn, a respectable colored man died at his home here last week after two weeks illness. Glenn had been coachman for the family of ("apt. A. 11. Foster for a number of years and was well thought of by both white and colored. MIC. WAKEFIELD IN UNION R<?v. W. I). Wakefield, pastor of the Sec6nd Baptist church in Columbia, was in Union for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield will leave next week for Glenn Springs to spend two weeks and from there will go to Ceasar's Head for the remainder of the summer. Mr. Wakefield's church having granted him a three months vacation in which to regain his health. Mr. R. A. Black, formerly agent of the Southern Railway at Jonesville, has been appointed to a position with the agencv at Union. Mr. Black has moved his family to Union. They occupy a residence on Keenan ave. Mr. Black is an experienced railroad man, and is held in very high esteem by all who know him. I)r. R. E. Stackhouse will preach at Grace Methodist church next Sunday morning at 11:00 o'clock. The third quarterly conference will be held im-' mediately after preaching. \jnlon Library IG AND LOAN OLDS MEETING Forty Societies Represented at Columbia Will Seek Favorable Legislation?South Behind Other Sections in This Enterprise. THut State building and loam league was held in Columbia June 24-2f?. There were forty associations represented.. Messrs. M. A. Moore and W. S. McLitre attended the league meeting, representing the two associations here. The league appointed a committee to ask for fair legislation in behalf of these societies. It was urged that it is not fair to tax building and loans, for their stockholders are mainly poor men seeking to build a home. Upon this property they must of necessity pay taxes, and to tax the society is to double tax these builders. The building and loun associations have been the direct cause of large increase in taxable values. To encourage them the State is directly contributing to increased taxable value. Home builders do/clop into better citizens. Another matter discovered by the recent league was the extension of the building and loan association to the rural districts, thus helping the small farmer to own a home or to improve his home. This enlargement would help Union count mendously. One fact brought out in the recent league meeting was that Union county is far behind her sister counties, both in numbers and financial strength. South Carolina is one of the few States that taxes building and loan associations. The West, a country that has made marvelous strides in development, is the home of the building and loan association. Such societies are there seldom taxed. South Carolina would do well to encourage these societies by exemption from taxes. The next annual meeting of the league will be held at Chick Springs. SLATON LEAVES HOME FOR PACIFIC COAST M ilitary Guard WltEilrawn* From Estate of Former Governor of Georgia Atlanta, June 28.?Former Gov. John M. Slaton, accompanied by Mrs. Slaton, left Atlanta late today for the i-acinc coast by way of New York, and the military guard stationed at his suburban home as a result of demonstrations against the commutation of Leo M. Frank's death sentence was withdrawn tonight. The departure of Mr. and Mrs. Slaton was without incident. Accompanied by a few friends they motored from their home to the terminal station, where they boarded a Southern railway passenger train. The four men arrested at the Slaton estate early today will be released tomorrow, according to an announcement tonight by the military authorities. The 2b taken into custody Saturday, however, are to be prosecuted. Col. Orville Hall, commanding the Fifth regiment, today made a written report of their arrest to Gov. Harris, who is to decide whether the trial snail be bv military or civil court. No formal charges have yet heen placed against them. Gov. Harris late today issued a statement to the people of Georgia asking that there "he an immediate cessation of all efforts at violence or riotous demonstration" because of the Frank case. He said that he continued the martial law zone around the former governor's home because of representations of Adjt. Gen. J. Vanholt Nash and Sheriff Mangum of Fulton county and added the action of Former Gov. Slaton in the Frank case "is past history." Children's Day will be observed at Grace church next Sunday night at 8;:50 o'clock. The children and young people have an interesting and profit aoie program to render. We invite everybody to all these services. You will meet with a cordial reception. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ivassler, who have been doing business in Yorkville for the past two years as the Yorkville Bargain House, have closed their store and will leave tomorrow for Union, where they will conduct a mercantile business.- Yorkville Enquirer. Mr. A. K. Harris has a hog eleven months old which weighs 1100 pounds. He is quite proud ?>f his success at hop raising. Mr. Harris has a line corn and cotton crop. He says he has plenty of milk and butter and a fine vegetable garden. He is one of the old veterans and lives on a rented farm six miles south of Union. Mr. H. C. Duckett, who lives on Mr. John R. Mathis' Riverdale Farm, sent us a cotton bloom which he gathered from his field on June 20. Mr. Duckett has fine prospects for a crop this yar.