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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Letter to b. j. Crooker.

DEAR SIR: The Trustees of Fair
Grounds, Cobleskill, N. Y, were glaG
to pay Is cents gallon more for De-
voc and no wonder. Two other paint
agents said it would take loo gallons
of their paint 70 cover the building.
Our agent put it at l25 or less. 1t
took ll5.
We saved them 30 gallons of paint
and painting {worth 81 to 50 gallon,
as the painting costs two or three
times as much as lie paint) less Is
cents gallon on ll5 gallons. Say
$l40.
That's how to count the cost of paint.
The cost of putting it on is So or 81 a
gallon. You see what that means. Go
by Devoe.
Yours truly,
L. w. DEvoE.
30 New York.
THE EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
N. LOTT.
Johnston, S. G.

The following are now ready for
delivery being thoroughly matureo
before being taken up:
Peaches, Pears, Plums, Apples,
Mulberries, Appricots, Paper Shell
Pecans. Japan Walnuts, Strawber-
ries, Raspberries, Roses aid
Shrubbery. A postal card will get
ali the information you need as to
prices terms, etc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Fruit Trees.

Why buy your fruit trees from
agents-people you never saw be-
fore and never expect to zee again
and from nurseries that do not
exist and pay two or three prices
for them-when you can get any
thing you want from
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Money TO Loan
Easy Terms.

NOW is the time to
make arrangements for
the years business. [
loan money at EIGHT
per cent for five years and
longer. You can get the
money from me to buy
your supplies, or for any
other purpose, if you
have improved town or
farm property to offer as
security. | require no
endorsers.
VIM. P. CALHOUN,
Edge6eld, S. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Board MeetinQ

The members of the executive
board of the Edgefeld Baptist as
sociation are requested to meet ct
EdgeGeld at eleven o'clock a. m.,
Wednesday, February the 3rd.
A full attendance is desired.
O. SHEPPARD,
Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

You cannot spend two hours
more pleasantly and proftably
than by going 10 hear the Arion
Quartette. The press commente
from every section of the country
are loud IN their praises.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Let us furnish your house at a
little cost. Solid Oak Suits, from
S23 up, chalra from 50 cents up
aud Solid Oak Rockers from $3.50
up.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Why go off to
a Business College
When the S. G. C. I. is here!

w hCli VIZ ~ - = i'' ~
WE are now Able to offer you
complete Business Course IN your
rown town.
Our business Department is con-
ducted by teacher who is
gradUsIe of two of the best> Busi-
ness Colleges in the south aud has
had eight years experience in ac-.
tual business.
Let that boy or girl take a course
in Book.keening>or shorthand; it
may mean moneylo them in years
to come.
Do they write a good hand If
not let them take a course in spe-
cial pennianship from nolc. until
June.
You may not have this chapce
naar you again soon. \
For terms apply IL
+. n. X. BAILEY,
President.
P. S. III you arc behind in figures
join our night class in Business
arithmetic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and nightiest little
thing that ever was made ls Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain-fag
into mental power. They're won
derful in building up the health
Only 25c per box. Sold by
THE PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Tickets are on sale at the store
of MIR. C. E. May for thsentertain-
ne ent of the Arion Quartette. Re-
served SEATS so cents, general ad-
mission IS cents and studtnts,25
cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Are You Insured !?
Chairman.

am still writing Insurance for
the New York Life Insurance Com
pauy. one of the Strongest Com
panies in the world and one whose
contracts are veryliberal. In the
recent Iroquois theatre disaster OF
Chicago 595 persons lost their
lives, of whom 19 were wise enough
to carry insurance aggregating
$4,000 in the New York Life and
their estates have already been
paid. This disaster furnishes a
startling demonstration of the
widespread necessity Of lMMEDI-
ATE insurance for men and
women. Let me insure you. My
rates are very reasonable.
JAMES T. MINIS.
We have in stock fu-. line of
Iron, Enameled and Brass Beds,
with Springs to fit.
RAMSEY q JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Just received car load of "Old
Hickory" and "Blue Grass" wagons
and two car loads of crock Hill"
aud "Hackney" buggies. We want
to sell you.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

PHOTOGRAPHS IN LATEST FALL
AND WINTER STYLES
Bring the Children and aged rela-
tiyes before winte, sets in.
E@ Photographs fitted in Lockets
and Buttons.
K. H. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
THE PENN Drug STORE.

Nineteen new students have al
ready entered the S. c. c. I. since
the Christmas vacation. AMI there
are others who purpose matrlcula-
Ting at an early day. This ie a
splendid showing when we consi-
der the fact that it is practically
the middle Of the college year and
nearly all who 60 off to school do
so in the early fall. This victory
against great odds is only an earn
est of what Col. Bailey will dc
next year. Not many years will
elapse before it will become neces'
sary to build m Annex to the col,
lege.
A large assortment of garder
seed just received direct from th'
celebrated Buist farms.
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

The wa,m rains Of the past few
days have been ihe very life of
small grain, enabling it to over
come to some extent the damage
done by the constant freezes
through which it has passed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
FRUIT TREES AND PLANTS
OF ALL KINDS.

Roses, Evergreens, Nut Bearing
Trees and Plants for the Flower
Yard. Now is the time to order.
r. H. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Mr. w. E. LaGrone, brother
of Mrs. J. E. Hart, has accepted a
position as salesman with Mtssrs.
w. II. Kennedy & Co., of Willis
.:on. This firm is fortunate in Sc
curing the services If Mr.. La
Grone, who is not only an excel
lent salesman but young man Of
uninpeachable character.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Rev. John A. Holland, the we'll
known dealer in musical instru-
ments, has been in and around
Edgefeld for several days, calling
upon and supplying the needs OF
his numerous patrons in this sec
ticn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

w
cents.
Just as a rer,iader, we would ask
if the fire engine hs kept constant
ly in fighting trim, with a full sup
ply of chemicals ready fol any
emergency. Should we have a
fire, let it not be said, for lack of
attention, that the property could
have been saved had the Ell ngine
been ready to do full duty. :
What We have left in Misses
Cloaks wi,l be sold at reduction
of 25 per cent.
C. f. May.
Each of the four gentlemen who
compose the Arion Quartette is an
artist in bis particular sphere and
any single number on the pro-
gramme is worth the price Of adj
mission.
Mr.. J. P. QUITS, who with the
assistance of the president, Mr.. A.
E. Padgett, is managing the af-
fairs of The Edgefield Mercantile
Co with the nerve anda bllitJ' of
j. P. Morgan, spert Thursday last
in Augusta Oh buailess connected
with Edgefeld's wholesale house.
Superintendent of Education
Byrd labors in season and out of
season for the Improvement of the
public schools Of the county, visit
ing all of them at regular inter
walls. Last week he visited several
schools in the extreme western and
northwestern sections o. the coun-
ty. Mrs. Byrd accompanied him
as far as Longmires, where shs
spent several days with her par
eDts, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Fuller.
In order not TO carry over
Cloak or Cape, re have decided to
sell the remainder of our Stock at
n reduction Of 25 per cent.
C. E. MAY.
The commudious auditorium Of
the new college building will be
on Saturday evening
next with an entertainment by
the Arion Male Quartet which Sis
touring the soath under the au-
spices of tie Alkahest Lyceum.
Every ybody in Edgefeid should by
oil means attend this initial en-
tertainment at which all elaborate
nrcnro m n, q wv; II 1oo ,,rocoDted
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Joints pain you this morning?'
Rheumacide will give you quick
relief. Ask your Druggist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Have you seen the new college
auditorium by lamp light ? If
not. attend the entertainment on
Saturday evening next. Being
heated by steam, the hall will be
as comfortable as your own home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
THE PENN DRUG STORE.

Mrs. J. Berrien Walker enter
tained her friends with very de-
lightful reception on Saturday af-
ternoon from five to six o'clock in
honor Of her friend, Miss Tinslly,
and sister, Mrs. Charles Rhodes,
both of Macon, G,l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Miss Mcmillan died in Green
VILE OH Friday last at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. DR.. T. M. Bailey.
The remains were inferred near
Bamberg on Saturday. Col. F.
N. K. Bailey was notified Of ber
death by wire and joined the fnn-.,
eral party in Columbia Saturday
morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
RAMSEY & JONES.

Mrs. Ellis Graydon, of Abbe-
Vile, visited last week in Edge
field at the homes of Mrs. Ella S.
Tonlpkins and A. S. Tompkins,
ESQ Her visit would have been
prolong' d but she was summoned
by telegram to her daughter, Vir-
glnia, who is quite sick at female
college in Charlotte
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
LOCAL news

If you have fodder for sale, call
at the ADvERTIsER office.
Have you seen Messre. Jones &
Son about your guano yet
Mrs. S. M. Rice is spending
several days in Augusta with
friends.
Mr.. w. H. Turner tells our
readers this week about his ex-
cellent shoes. Look up his adver-
tisement.
Just received aud coming 2 car
loads of nails and barbed wire.
THE EDGEF1ELD MERCANTILE Go.
Messrs. B. L. Jones & Son re-
ceived car of very fine horses and
mules on Monday. Their prices
are right.
Mrs. Joseph Kinard (nea Miss
Fannie Marsh came up from
Bamberg on Saturday last to visit
her mother, Mla. Emma Marsh.
Hicks forecast for February
states that it will be- the coldest
and most disagreeable month Of
the entire winter. If that be the
case, we thank Heaven that it will
be the shortest month.
There is some consolation in the
fact that while some grain is
being killed by the intensely cold
weather, the Hessian flies and
other insectsthat attack the grain
in early spring are being killed
also.
We sell the celebrated Sweet Orr
& Co. Overalls none better.
G. E. MAY.
Uuder the law Treasurer Will
liams will be forced on February
the 1st to add another one per cent
penalty to all unpaid taxes. Those
who have not paid can prevent
this increase ill the penalty by
paying at once.
Mr.. w. H. Doru is wearing a
very broad smile these days
(hardly these nights and feels as
wealthy az the Standard Oil mag
nate-all because little gentle
man has arrived to rule over his
household.
Heinz:s celebrated Dressings and
Pickles, both in bottles and in bulk
at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

In order not to carry over
Cloak or Cape, re have decided to
sell the remainder Of our Stock at
q reduction of 25 per cent.
A..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Yong man, your sweetheart is
expecting you to take her to the
entertainment III the>college audi
torium on Saturday evening next.
Don't disanpoint her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

What We have left in Misses
Cloaks will be sold at a reduction
of 25 per cent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
e Edgefield Advertiser
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27, 1904.

IS FOR SALE: A number of very
fine pigs. For price, etc., apply to
E. j. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Why 60 to the trouble and ex-
pense of making cakes at home
when you can buy delightful fancy
crackers that are fresh at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

In the sandy sectors of he
county plowing has already bc-
gun. 1t is to be hoped, however.
that those residing III the clay re-
gions will not, in their eagerness
to begin The preparation for a large
acreage in cotton, begin too early,
blowing their lands before they
are dry enough.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

A varied programme, such as to
afford an evening of real pleasure
and enjoyment to all who attend,
will be presented in the college
auditorium on Saturday evening
next by the Arion Quartette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

B1ys Suits 5 to Is years at q re
duciion Of 25 per cent.
C. E. MAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Hicks forecast for February
states that it will be- the coldest
and most disagreeable month Of
the entire winter. If that be the
case, we thank Heaven that it will
be the shorte ST month.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

A very artistic new curtain has
been painted for the opera house
by Mr.. McNair, whose headqnar-
ters are in New York. A vivid re-.
production of the battle of Manilla
adorns the centre, and sundry
business cards have been painted
in a very conspicuous and catchy
manner around it. Upon the whole
the curtain is very novel and at
tractive one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
We sell the celebrated Sweet Orr
& Co. Overalls none better.
C.. E.. MAY.

Heinz:s celebrated Dressings and
Pickles, both in bottles and in bulk
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
Miss Annie Bee visited friends
IN Columbia last week.

MissEIizabath Hill speut last
week at Me home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". D. Ready near Johnston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

ReY. P. P. Blalock, who has
served Berea church 30 faithfully
anil successfully for several years,
has been called to the pastorate OF
Gilgal for this year. Rev. Mr..
Blalock has accepted The call and
will meet with the Gilgal flock re-
gularly every third Sunday morn-
luG
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Each of the four gentlemen who
compose the Arion Quartette is an
artist in his particular sphere and
any single number on the pro-
gramme is worth the price OF ad
mission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

A large supply of School Books
always Oh hand at reasonable
prices at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Some years ago when cotton was
very low some merchants wo' !,
state in their advertisements that
the price of their goods was in
keeping with the price of cotton,
but they dare not use such phia-
seology nowadays. Such all adj
vertisenent would be a business
killer instead of business
builder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

What is more delightful for
breakfast or supper than Picked
Pigs Feet. >We have them.
THE PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Large stock of Trunks, Va]ises,
Rugs, Lap Robes, Etc. Get our
priccs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Ladies Cloaks and Capes, Misses
Cloake and Bows Suits will be sold
at reduction of 25 per cent at
G. E. Mays.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Heretofore there was. surplus
of little chairs and other furniture
at the kindergarten, but now the
supply is not equal to the demand.
Every little chair has all occupant
and still there are others to come.
All who will are bidden to come
and none will have 10 stand, for
an hundred more chairs will be
purchased if they are needed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

There is general complaint,
not only in Edgefeld but in every
section of the state, that the sup
ply of we'll water is very limited.
Even the railroads have great diff
Guilty in some places in gettine
water for their engines. It's prob
able that the supply of water will
be greatly increased when the
heavy rains of early spring set in,
For a number of years the Geor-
gia Chemical Works have been
making and selling high grade
fertilizers to the farmers of Edge
field C, unity. And when this re-
liable factory, which is almost q
home ell terprise, buing just across
the river, brands bag Gig !
Grade" you can bank on its con-
tents. The Edgefeld Mercantile
Company handles their goods.
Mr.. G.. P. Cobb, by persistent
effort, homes! dealing, courteous
treatment, and advertising liber-
ally, has built up largo business
at Johnston. His stock consists
of buggies, wagons, uudertsker's
supplies, furniture, house furnish
ings, etc, The history of the Cobb
tablishment has been one of
steady growth. Watch his adver-
tisement in our columns.
A large supply of School Books
always Oh hand at reasonable
prices at
7 Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Over 5000 yards of Embroider-
les are being offered at bargain
prices by Mr.. J. e. Hart. Read
bis new advertisement and profit
thar&hv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

RAMSEY q JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

The friends of Maj. S. S, Kirk
land deeply regret that be has
been quite sick for some time OF
"Edgewood." His son, Mr.. Jack
Kirkland, who holds responsible
position in large bank in Phila-
delphia, has arrived to be with his
father for several daVs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-01-27

Mrs. Joseph Kinard (nee Miss
Fannie Marsh came up from
Bamberg on Saturday last to visit
her mother, Mle. Emma Marsh.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-06
LAW READ INCORRECTLY.
Mr.. Stevens Answers Criticism
of the Hall Committee.

Commissioner of Agriculture Stew.
ems holds that Hon. Joe Hill Halls in
vestigating committee does not read
the law right in regard to his de part
menu says an Atlanta special
The commissioner is allowed one
clerk, who, like himself. is paid out of
the state treasury. The appropriation
bill of 1902 appropriates $4,000 to the
department TO be expended as provid-
ed in section 1894 of the code. That
section reads: For the purpose of
practically carrying out the designs of
this department of agriculture, an APP
preparation shall be made for the sup.
port and maintenance of said depart
ment and for the payment of employees
that it will be necessary to employ to
properly carry out the intention OF
this article of $40, 900 per annum, etc. "
The clerks referred to by Mr.. Halls
committee are paid under this law.
Mr.. Halls committee contended
that the department of agriculture
employed clerks and an assistant com
missioner OF agriculture without au-
thority.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-06
THE ANTS HAVE COME.
BOIL WEEVILS MORTAL ENEMY TO
OCCUPY TEXAS COTTON FIELDS.
The Insects from Guatemala Will Be Dis
tribated at Once and Given a
Good Start.

Secretary Wilson and DR.. B. F.
galloway, the director of the bureau
p plant industry, today received the
| rSt advices from DR.. O. F. Cook, the
Eepartment's travelling agent, since
Fle latter started from Guartema la
Tlth the newly discovered ants intend.
% to fight the boil weevils in the cot.
(on districts, says a dispatch from
r. sshlngton. DR.. Cook cables from
lerto Cortez, Mex, that he will ar
i've at New Orleans on July 4th with
fgntY-nine colonies of these ants. He
VII Immediately proceed to the Texas
EO''on districts to begin the campaign
FsSlnst the weevils..
Inc experimental colonization of
lese ants probably will be instituted
ISL al lctOria, Tex. The location of
17 colonies hinges largely on soil
1eS'lons, the shale-like soil being
u.s. conducive to the success of the
0p7Hments. A letter received by the
'partment from DR.. Cook says that
coIonles should be located in dis
v'S anording loose and moist sub
yn out well drained. He says the ants
III nave to be Kept under careful OBJ
'"IIon Tor considerable period and
r''' De protected from birds or other
'uRers until the colonies have had
NC 10 increase materially. The ants
~' from the department of Alta
era Paz, Guatemala. DR.. Cook writes
VII Salama and says that contrary to
'uy reports there is no field culture
cotton there
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-06
WHITE SUPREMACY RESTS IN DEMOCRACY
Thos T. RYAN of Virginia Gives Out Ringing Address,
Republicans Have Pledged Themselves to Reduce
Southern Representation in Congress.

President Roosevelt or the stand pat
attitude on the tariff. its real spirit
is found in that deliberate declaration
about southern represe ntation-a spir-
1t which foreshadows a new Force bill
and makes inevitable concerted
movement to revive all the evil pas
sions to which such an appeal is made.
Until recently this idea has had in it
nothing more serious than was involv-
ed in the idle talk of few hot-heads
or IN the efforts of notoriety seekers to
command a hearing; now it becomes
the deliberate policy of great party
which sees in it an opportunity TO
force a new weapon for prolonging its
tenure of power.
"This policy is adopted in defiance
of the uniform decisions OF the courts
from the lowest to the highest; it Gets
at naught the precepts and the exam
pie of the late President Mckinley;
it bellies the boasts of the party leaders
that undoubtedly had come to the
country, and it overlooks entirely the
steady movements which have pro-
NOTED with so much efficiency the in
dustrial development of the south, now
recognized as so vital to the future
growth of the whole country. Instead
of something to typify these tendencies
the bloody shirt, buried since March,
1885, is resurrected as party ban
ner.
THE south is to be congratulated
that the party has on guard in both
the senate and the house, the best or
ganized and the ablest led democratic
minority since the war"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-06
SEA ISLAND COTTON.
Affected by "Wilt" or Black Rot
Acreage Short.

Reports have reached Valdosta from
ali of the counties around of disease
which is doing much damage to sea
island cotton. 1t is what is known as
the "wilt" or black rot, causing the
stalks to wither and the boIls to shriv-
ell and die. 1t is the same disease
which made its appearance there sew
eral years ago and which the govern
ment established an experiment sta
ton at Blackshear for the purpose OF
making experiments. Farmers from
all of the counties around say that the
disease is more widespread than ever
before, though, in other respects, the
cotton crop looks unusually well. The
acreage of sea island cotton is much
shorter than.last year, due to the fact
that the wilt" did so much damage
last year that many farmers turned
their attention to short cotton, which
is immune to wilt and brought such
high prices during the past season.
The ca island acreage is 30 or 40 per
cent less than last year.