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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
We Want Your Opinion; Come
And Give 1T.

We Want Your Opinion; Come
And Give 1T.
We claim to have the pref
tiest stock of goods ever shown
in Lancaster county come and
see how nearly correct we are.
Our dainty Chinaware is a
dream to those who appreciate
this kind of work. Come and
look around and see what an up
to date China store looks like.
The Lamps are prettier than
ever and the prices-well, here
they are, Judge for yourself :
Small glass lamp and chimney,
all complete, 20 cents larger
SOC, 4Oc, up to $1,000.
Nice large Cups and Saucers
from 25 up to 40 cents Plates,
same price,
100 piece Dinner Sets from
$3.50 to $4,000, Everything in
China marked down.
Did you know you could buy
an 8 day clock, guaranteed for
three years, foI 5000? Come
and see them. Look at our 50.
Watch while you are here.
Come also and see that $500
Breach-loading Shot Gun that
every one else charges you $500
for. We have so Guns on hand
now to close out at little more
than half price-don't miss this
chance to get a gun.
Our line of Pocket Knives and
Razors is the best we ever had ;
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Killed OU Machinery.

While working at the gin of
Mr.. T. R. Langley last Satur-
day, Ike Addison, colored, acci-
dentally got his clothing caught
in some shafting which wound
him up, beat him against the
ground and so bruised him that
he died in about five minutes.
Coroner Young held an inquest
over the body Sunday and rem
dered a verdict in accordance
with the above facts.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Jurors For the Eau Term.

Court convenes here on the
third Monday in October, Judge
Klugh presiding. The following
are the names of the petit jurors
for that term j S Holden, r J
Mangrum, w M Scott, ID j Hin
son, j l. Pettus. II NJ Parks, M b
Cauthen, j B Neal, w NJ Wick,
James M Crenshaw, w Ike Viii.
liams, John Addison, j r Simp
son, w j Snipes, w B Cauthen,
@ j A Dunn, S w Plyler, j H
Hegler, j S Hagins, j j Mont.
gomery, Geo K Mellow, S r II
Graham, j V Hilton, Joseph Wat
son, j NJ Williams, j G Nelson,
r l. Duncan, A G Mellow, Abel
Nelson, j J Roberts, j j Patter.
son, David Marlborough, r M
Jones, G w Robinson, Ernest
Stoguer, K l. Blackwell.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
agents Hdnted!

The position of resident special
agent of the Equitable Life AS
surance Society for Lancaster and
vicinity is open to a man of good
character and ability. A val
liable contract, carrying rene wals
will be given to the right man.
Address, w. J. RoDDEY,
If. Rock Hill, S. @.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Election Commissioners

The State and Federal elec-
tlon commissioners for this
county have been appointed and
are:
State George w. Williams,
w, G. A. Porter, A. j. Bailey.
Federal j. Wylie Porter, L,
j. Funderburk, ] e Blackmon,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Miss Eula Caskey of New
Cut visited Lancaster Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. Driggers of Taber-
nacle; was in town Monday.
The State Fair comes off
on Oct Goth to Nov End in
elusive.
Miss Eunice Johnson left
Monday for Cheraw, where she
will visit her father, Mr.. H. M.
Johnson.
w. B, de Loach, Esq, and
w. N Propst, Of YorkvilIe, were
in Lancaster Monday between
trains.
Mrs. M. Marlborough, and
Miss Maude Sapp, of New Cut,
were in Lancaster shopping
Tuesday.
Mr.. Oliver @. Blackmon kill
ed pig Monday that was five
months and three weeks old and
netted 131 pounds
Miss Sue Young returned
to her home in Camden Monday
after an extended visit to rel
ations in Lancaster.
Mr.. j. O. Jackson, of Fair
field, was in town this week
looking out for a dwelling to
move his family here.
Miss Annie Driggers re-
turned to her home in Florence
on Monday after "a weeks vi sit
to friends in the eastern part of
the county.
Mr.. j. M. Knight and Mr..
f. Broadus Porter have taken
positions in the grocery depart
ment Of the Heath Banking 81
Mercantile company.
There will be services in
the Episcopal church next
Sunday at II O'CLOCK a. m. and
ut 5 p. M, conducted by the
Rev. j. w. Cantey Johnson.
Miss Pearl Blackmon,
daughter of Mr.. w. NJ. Black
mon, of Creek, left Monday for
Hartsville, S. c., where she will
enter Welsh Neck High school.
-Rey. r. j. Blackmon, pastor
of Fork Hill, Spring Hill and
Bethlehem chuI ches, is preparing
to build dwelling near Fork Hill
church, having purchased a piece
Of land upon which to build.
DIR. w. II. Wakefield, of Char
lotte, N. o., will be in Lancaster
at the Cunningham Hotel, on
Thursday, October Is, for one
day only. His practice is limited
tosEye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Sept 26 vat
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Death.

Mrs. Laura Barrett, wife of
Mr. A. n Barrett of the Oak
hurst section, died Sunday af-
ternoon of fever. She was a
daughter of Mr.. Robert Grim
minger and was about SO years
of age She leaves FIVE children,
the oldest of whom is now
herself quite i'll with fever Her
remains were inferred at Fork
Hill church Monday.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Miss Della Caskey is visit
ing relatives out in Creek.
Communion services will be
held at Pleasant Hill A. r. p.
church next Sabbath, prepara,
tory services beginning FrioSy
night before. The public are
cordially invited to attend this
meeting.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Notice (!

All parties indebted to the
firm of ]. B. Walters & Bro. are
requested to settle the same by
the 18th Of October, next. Ac-
counts not settled after that date
will be placed in the hands of
an officer for collection.
j, B. WALTERS e. BRO.
Aug. %, 1900. I'm.
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CaU and See

Me, G. III. Culp who represents
the Chester Oil Mill before you
sell your cotton seed. He leads
the market at % cents per
bushel. Warehouse at Narrow
Gauge depot.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
For Sale or Rent

A Store House 22x60 feet
and lot in a splendid little town.
Freight rates as good as any
point in the State. Address
j. ID. DAVIS,
Catawba, S. O..
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Barn Burned.

Mr.. Daniel Todd who lives
on Mr.. Charley Adams place
about four miles north of town,
lost his barn and about 1900
bundles of fodder by fire last
Friday night about dark. The
origin of the fire is unknown
He got his mules out
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
SGiO MN For Sale.

One portable Saw Mill outfit,
consisting of one 8-horse power
Tozer Engine and one Liddell
Poney Mill, with saw, belt and
other fixtures. All in good
working order. Address
r. F. BOYD,
Magill, sc
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Poisonous toadstoo resembling mushrooms
have caused frequent deaths this year Be
sure to use only the genuine. Observe the
sa me care whom you ask for DeWitrs Witch
Hazel Salve There are poisonous counterfeits
EeWftts Is the only orii inal Witch Hazel
SHlve: II Is safe and certain cure for piles
and all skin diseases. Crawford Bros. d.w.s
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Deransements OF Menstrual Functions pro
duce Miscarriage. simmons Suuaw Vine Wine
or Tablets correct the dersnRements.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

DeWitts Little Eearly Risers are prompe
diils. Crawford Bros d-w.a
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Used during Expectancy, Simmons SQuav
vine Wine or Tablets cheer and Strengthen
Mother, shorten Labor and Rob Confinement /
G: &: EssToTs.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Mothers wishing stout healthy girls should
EiYe them Simmons SQuaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets "a they approach puberty.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

@alaoirian can hnd 9 lodRementin tho sys
tenn while the Liver Is in perfect order Dr..
NJ. A: Simmons Lirer Medicine 10 the best
eHulator.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

To prevent consumption quickly cure throa
Crawford Bros. diva
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
Fine Mineral Spring.

Mr.. w. l.. Adams has a spring
on his place about J miles north
of town that may be valuable in
time. He recently sent some of
the water to Clemson and had it
analyzed by Prot. Hardin, chief
chemist The analysis is as
follows
Grains per U. S gallon of 231
cubic Inches
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
WDsssass,s
Kidney
b HsOEzbEGS

Why fs,ifIo with health
WREN fhe easiest and
Suresf help is fEse best
kxaSWn medicine i'm ff5e
W0S:kH ? v-~.-. ..,.-rs
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Lydia E. 'Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26
1896

Many of these properties are
found in the finest of mineral
waters.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-26

Calcium carbonate, 3.779
Magnesium carbonate, 1866
Calcium sulphate, 1.487
Shoutium sulphate, trace
Sodium chloride, 5 149
Potassium chloride, 1862
Magnesium chloride, 2.158
Magnesium nitrate, .O64
Iron sesquioxide and al
umina, .163
Silica, 2,239
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Short Locals.
Wednesday, Sept. &c, 1900.

Miss Eula Caskey of New
Cut visited Lancaster Tuesday.
Rev. Mr. Driggers, of Taber-
nacle; was in town Monday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05

Offices OF Assistant Auditors For
Customs And Post Offices
Are Abolished.
New York, March 5th, 1900.

Dispatches from Washington state that the offices of
Assistant Auditors Of Customs and Posts in Puerto Rico ha
We been abolished
The Auditor OF the Island will perform the duties.
Mr. J. w. Connor the Assistant Auditor of the De-
partment of Posts
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05

ries had come up and the Oxfords,
Bluffs, West Ridings and Gloucesters.
The England infantry crossed the
drift and for three hours we're enga-
ged with the enemy while their
batteries shelled his position. The
mounted infantry kept hard at work.
Unable to withstand the British
calling fire, the enemy retired, dis
putting every inch of the way, and
took up a second position on the
kOpjeS to the eastward. 1t was a
magnificent spectacle to see the
BOer army thus at bay. Their rear
guard, two thousand strong, fought
us, while the main body trekked
further east, and then brought their
guns into action while the rear guard
retired.
"The action lasted through the
day. The infantry fought splendi-
dly, but the enamy held his ground
under the continued bombarment.
Later On the Boer commander ven
tured on bold stroke. Leaving
two thousand of his men under CO.
yer he withdrew the rest from his
main position and headed for Kip
Kraal Drift, six miles to the east.
"This movement was soon disco.
vered. The British mounted infaD-
try came back across the drift and
marched along the south bank to
endeavor to head off the enemy.
When they reached the neighborhood
of Kip Kraal Drift night had fallen
and half the Beers we're already
across on the south side. The Bri-
tish mounted infantry harassed their
movements.
"Meanwhile the Boer rear guard,
having covered the crossing Of the
main body, retired slowly and sue
cessfully past the drift. The rear
guard tonight desperately, and as
it fell back to the river it was haras
sed On the flank and rear by the
British.
"Having thus passed the MOdder
under cover of darkness, the Beers
trekked throughout the night in the
direction of BlOemfontein.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
The Emperor OF
China.

Chinese newspapers report the
dethrOning of the Chinese emperor,
Kwang Su, by place conspiracy.
An edict was issued in the name
of the emperor on thanking the
empress dOwager for all her kind
ness and announcing his abdication.
The empress dowager selected as a
successor to the emperor the nine
year-old son of Prince Tua, and on
Chinese New Years Day the new
emperor was proclaimed with the
title of Pu Using.
A strange secret edict was also
reported to have been issued by the
empress dewager. The edict tells
that the powers are casting looks of
"tiger- like voracity" on China, and
deprecates "the evil habits" of vice
rOys and governors attempting to
make peaceful solutions of internal
disputes. "It is our special COM
mand," says the edict, ''that, should
any high official find himself so hard
pressed by circumstances that moth
ing short of war would settle matters,
he is expected to set himself resOlu-
tely to work out his duty to that
end"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
New Great Trust.

Plans have been practically COM
pleted for the formation of a COM
bination of the controlling interest
in North Carolina pine into a single
company, with a capital stock of
s 28,0OO,OOO. Negotiations have
progressed so far that it is expected
the final details will be arranged
and the incorporation concluded
within a few days.
In connection with this company,
a coast line steamship company has
been formed.
1t is expected by the men inte
rested in the combination that it will
be able to control the entire lumber
business of North Carolina. The Sc
ven companies named, it is said,
own about four billion feet of timber
and control about six hundred miles
of railroad.
The total output of North Carroll
Ma pine sold is about six hundred
million feet year.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
Austria Fears TrO-
uble With The
Balkan States.

The Austrian government, fearing
a general war of the turbulent Bal
kan States, is using its best endea-
vorS to avert the serious trouble
which seems imminent between Ser
via and Bulgaria.
Servian chauvinists are accused
of having magnitied the long stan
ding differences between the two
States, growing out Of the fact that
Bulgaria mas harbored Sercian poll
tical refugees, permitting them to
issue publications insulting to the
Obernovitch dynasty, and, notabl =
to the former ruler and de factO king
at the present moment-Milan.
Diplomatic relations between tue
two States become more strained
daily Bulgaria continues to mass
troops on the Servlan frontier, an
operation which was undertaken in
response to an offensive diplomatic
communication from the Servian
goyernment-and Seryia, on its side
is preparing to resist invasion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
The Battle OF Mod
der River.

On Thursday, at midnight, headed
by General Cronje, five thousand
Beers, with their heavy guns and OF
wagons, evacuated the Magersfonte-
in lines. At dawn on Friday the
retreating Boer army was seen from
the British naval gun station, on
Kip Drift Kopje, trekking eastward
across the British front, at distan-
ce of five thousand yards. British
guns oponed on them and q force Of
mounted infantry, crossing the river,
made dashing charge in the at
tempt to cut off the head Of the
enemy's column. But in half an
bour their whole force had gained
shelter under a line Of kopjes.
Meanwhile two Of the British batte-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05

into effect Jan. LIST last, seriously af-
fects American export of typewriters
and oils.
Every description of electrical,
scientific and office labor-saving
apparatus or instrument is now
classed under a heavy rate plus
20 Der cent, war tao. For instance
an Edison milneograph, which for
merly paid $1.45, is now dutiable
at "a.
The duties on sewing machines,
velocipedes, slaves and lumber re-
main unchanged.
The new tariff has doubled the du-
|ty previously charged on parafine
wax; this wax, imported from the
United States, is now dutiable at 48
pesetas per 100 kilograms gross
weight, plus 20 per cent. war tax, or
57.6O pesetas $S.46 per 22O.46 po-
undsl, and from Great Britain at 40
pesetas [$5.SS), or a difference of
1850 pesetas [$2.5Sl per 220.46
pounds.
The Barcelona candle makers ha-
We decided to send a commission to
Madrid to protest against the increa-
sed duties on paraffin. 1t would ap.
pear that the increase in the duty
was made in favor of the stearin
manufacturers, who pay 1 peseta
14.7 cents per 100 Kilograms gross
weight on tallow which is used for
the manufacture of stearin.
The new tariff will entirely stop
all importations of lubricating oils
from the United States and seriously
interfere with those of cylinder oils;
and even if the duty should be re-
duced to that now paid on British
Russian oils, the U. 8. cannot COM
pete with the vegetable oils.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
Over The South
Africa War.

A meeting held in New York by
the Women's Society for Political
Study was devoted to the discussion
of the South Africa War.
The members at once engaged in
discussion.
Miss America Phillips took the
British side, declaring that the war
is one fol civilization, destined to
come, but that the Boers forced hos
tilities.
Mrs Hanaford spoke in the inte-
rests of peace, and she literally
swOeped upon Miss Phillip, the BOer
adversary, and demonstrated the truth
that " women never quarrel SO much
about anything as about peace".
She reproaehed Miss Phillips for cal
ling the BOer religion " old. " Cal
vinism y, murmured Miss Phillips,
with great determination, sits day
is past".
Finally resolutions were adopted,
to declare that the present war bet
ween Great Britain and the States
of South Africa is a scandal to
Christendom and setback to civili-
cation which it is the duty of Chris
tians and we'll wishers of the En-
glish speaking nations to endeaVor
to stop" and that the cOntinua-
ton of an unnecessary war for the
sake of imperial prestige is a grie-
vOus crime against humanity"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
News OF The Island.

The Municipal Council will
regular session this evening at
seven o'clock.
Major Eben Swift, Puerto Rico
Battalion, will proceed to Arroyo,
thence to Guayama, on public busi-
ness carrying out verbal instructions
given him by the Department Com
mander.
Mail for New York on the "San
Juan" will close at 2 p. m. on the
7th instant.
End Lieutenant Graham l.. john
son, has been relieved from duty
and will proceed at once to Camp
Henry.
Mr.. Martin ROvira Marsal died in
Mayaguez.
In compliance with instructions
from the War department., End Lie
utenant Hubert L. WigmOre, 9th
g. S. Cavalry, is detailed as Collec-
tor at ArecibO, p. r., vice LIST Lie
utenant Jesse Mel. Garter, 9th U.
s. Cavalry, relieved. Lieutenant
Carter will turn over the Office and
records thereof to Lieutenant Wig
more, who will report by letter to
Lieutenant Colonel Charles L. Da-
Wis, 9th U. S. Infantry, Collector
of Puerto Rico, San Juan, for ms
tructions.
Mr.. Miguel Salas, Manager Of a
Business Mercantil Agency has ta-
ken as a partner Mr.. Miguel Hu-
do.
The new firm is Hudo SalaS s. Co.
The society s'The true friends" Of
Mayaguez has appointed as President
Mr.. CarmelO G. Nuhez, aud Secre-
tary Mr.. Higinio Rivera.s
The Major of AibOnitO has endOr-
sed the resolution passed by the
Municipal Council of Mayaguez, in
reference to the establishment of an
Asylum for poor children.
Have you seen Hardie Bros Pho
tographs of the Islands Also the
fine book of views containing eighty
six views of Porto Rico. They win
ioterest your friends in the States.
Plaza Principal. S.-p. 9.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05

The Municipal Council will a
regular session this evening at
seven o'clock.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
New Spanish Tariff.

The Consul of the United States
reports from Barcelona Spain, that
the new Spanish tariff, which went
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
The Puerto Rico Government Bill.
New York, March 5th 1900.

The latest dispatches from Washington state that
time will vet elapse before Puerto Rican Civil 60
vernment bill is enacted
1t q1ite probable that after passing the tariff BILL
further legislative action in respect to Puerto Rico will be
taken during the present session
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
planning guerrilla warfare large scale for the rainy
season.
TIE Flipnos it is added, have been remarkably reha
bilitated,
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
British Engaged Beers
At BabusChagneSuCk.
Beers Are Forced Back.
New York. March 5th 1900
Dispatches from London state that yesterday morning
the British had engagement with the Beers Babus
chagnesuck.
After fight that lasted for several hours the Beers
forced back.
British Casualties.
New York, March 5th, 1900

1t is reported that the British casualties in Yesterdays
battle were twenty six in killed and wounded.
cabegrams belong the BoET MERoANTn and their
eproductiOn any will fifty dollars for each CABLE
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-05
President Nc Kinley's Speech.
New York, March 5th 1900.

In speech made by President Nc Kinley recently he
said ill reference to Puerto Rico that berators will
become oppreSsors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-25
CONDITION o CROPS.
Corn Makes Favorable Progress in ths
Middle States.


The Agri cultural Departments crop re-
port gives tie following summary of crop
conditions:
Notwithstanding excessively Wy
rains on the west gulf coast aud in pur-
tionS of the central Missouri valley. and
the prevalence of drought TO a greater or
less extent in the middle aud south At
lantic States. and over portions of Mis-
souri, Kansas and Oklahoma, the week
has been generally favorable in the dis
tricts east Of the Rocky Mountains.
Throughout the Rocky Mountain and
plateau regions there is general scarcity
Of water, especially in the southern dis
'ricts.
The condition OF corn in Kansas md
Nebraska is less favorable thar. in the
previous week. and the crop is suffering
for rain in portions of Missouri, southern
Ohio. West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia
and North Carolina. In In LANA, Illinois,
and Iowa corn has made very favorable
progress, and is improved in Kentucky,
Tennessee aud PENNSYLVANIA. Harvest
ing of winter wheat is about completed
except in the .:orc nOrtherly districts,
the weather editions being very favor
able for this work in the districts east
of the Mississippi river except in portions
of New York, where it has been inter-
rupted by rains Harvesting is wei adj
vanced On the Pacific coast.
Improvement in the condition of spring
wheat is reported from Minnesota and
South Dakota. and while no decided inn
proScment is reported from North Da-
hota the weather conditions in tha State
have been propitious. In Mnneso Ia the
| crop has suffered some damage from. local
firms Fair to good yields are expe, ted
in the extreme southeastern counties OF
South Dakota.
Dat harvest is in progress in the States
of the central valleys and a very fine crop
generally is being secured in good condi-
ton.
Wet weather has interrupted haying in
northern New f. gland but elsewhere
hay is nearly completed in the States Of
the central valleys. Rains have caused
damage to hay in Michigan, Louisiana
and Texas.
y general Improvement in the eondi-
ton of cotton is reported. except in Flor
ida and Louisiana. but the plant is small
and is fruiting slowly in the central and
eastern districts, where some fields are
still grassy. In Texas the crop has made
good growth, but is very uneven and the
early planted is fruiting well, except in
scattered localities