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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-05-14

WILL NOT OPPOSE Col. EvIYs.-The Charles
ton Neps and Courier of Tuesday has the follow.
ing:
ing been made in the up-country Of Isaac M.
Bryan, Esq, Of Greenvilie. as q candidate for
Representative OF the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict, Mr.. Bryan has requested us to say that, in
his view, Col. Evins is eminently we'll fitted by
capacity and experience to retain the seat he
has so zealously and so worhily filed, and rich
ly deserves o denomination. Mr.. Bryan is un-
willing to be considered n candidate for the
nomination, as against COL Evins.
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To Candidates and their Friends.


During the past week we have received three
full tickets for county Offices, each one accom-
panied with request that it be published, but in
neither case was the necessary fee sent. At the
head Of this column we state the terms upon
which we will publish the name Of o candidate
for Office, and upon no other terms will q name
appear in this paper, so that II is useless for any
one to send n nomination unless they send the
money to pay for it.
For the Information of those who think that ,
"as we published ticket last week we ought to
publish the tickets sent us this week." we will
state that the ticket last week was published
ms IA advertisement, at n price agreed upon be-
tween ourself and the party sending it to us.
Another matter in this connection we wish to
be understood: Some people seem to think II
necessary to give biography Of a candidate 8
lie with the announcement, and. IL we permit
tel it. would string out the nomination to ocou-
py hnk column. This is not only an imposi-
tion upon us but altogether unnecessary, and
we liHse concluded to limit the space to not over
IL inches. Again we state, no promise to pay
will be taken, except when sent on National
Bank bill. There's no "going back" on such
promises.
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April 80

BLOODY WoRK IN NORTH CARoLISA.-On last
Sunday John Smith went to the house of Peter
Watkins, deputy sheriff of Stokes county, who
had n warrant in his hands for the arrest Of
Smith, and told him he had come to give him
self up, and remarked to the deputy that he
must tie him. Watkins replied that he did not
want to do that. Smith replied 81 have come
to kill you," drawing his pistol nt the same time
Watkins broke and run, Smith fired aud missed
him. Smith left and went after his brother
Jim, and the two in short time returned armed
with muskcts, but Watkins, who is n one-armed
man, was on the lookout for them, with n dou-
BILE -barrelled shot gun, fired on them with both
barrels rs they entered the yard, striking them
about the face and breast. They fell but jumped
up nnd ran off, leaving their guns behind. They
were tracked for several hundred yards by the
blood, but up to last accounts had not been
found
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JOHN HAYS.

Now think oil will agree that have shown
that this "average fence of the present time"
is q bad onc-"altogether insufficient t'-'made
Of very inferior and unsound rails and poorly
constructed-and that it was not complete on
the day that this part Of the line was measured,
SC. That it was built in October, and had fall
len down from the "breaking of rails by the
last Of November. This "average fence of the
present time is still it's own witness. IT ,oas
the "aUerdgs fence Of the present time" that neeesi-
tated The Stock Law. .,. .y-.;. !.
TIMOTHY TUG MUGGINS.
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Stores Closed at 6 O'clock.

The merchants of this town have very wisely
and literally acceded to to a request of their
employees to close their stores at 6 o'clock
T. NJ, except on Saturdays, during the dull
summer months. There were no "striking'
manifestations on either side, rs they do such
things in the "more orderly aud christian ga
towns and cities Of the North; but q gentlemanly
request from the employees was met by gene.
rous response from the employers, resulting in q
mutual feeling of respect. Oar merchants are
liberal gentlemen and their clerks arc reasona.
BILE gentlemen, consequently they have no strikes
or i'll feeling between them
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Memorial Day.

Memorial Day.
Last Monday being Memorial day, the graves
ofthe soldiers buried in the Presbyterian Church
yard were profusely decorated with choice flowers
by the hands Of q few patriotic ladies. There was
no procession or other display, and, we regret to
state. but very slim attendance. We sincerely
hope this annual and appropriate tribute to the
dead heroes of the Southern Cause will not be al
lowed tofade from the memories Of the Southern
men and women, but that the 10th Of May hereaf-
ter will be set apart by all our citizens as day
sacred to the cause Of perpetunting the noble
sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Confederate
Army in defending the Constitutional rights Of
the people.
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A Novelty.

Novelty.
Mr.. ". T. Littlejohn, Of Jonesville, has left
in our Office quite curiosity to us and
many others who have seen it. 1t is n stalk of
common river bottom Cane in full seed The seeds
have much the appearance Of oats and grow in
heads containing from three to six grains. We
have always supposed that the cane did not pro-
duoe seed, but the specimen before us removes
that impression.
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For the Times.

To the Editor Of the Union Times.
Allow me space in your columns to say to my
friend "Voter"-whom 1 am sure is friend
although cannot conjecture who he may be
that there will be no election for Senator at the
next general election, and if by any chance there
should be such election, that will not be can :
didatc for the place. The only wish have con-
cerning the election is that we may make the
best possible selection of candidates, and tri-
umphantly elect them. To this end oil my ef-
forts shall be directed.
Very Respectfully,
May 10, 1880. WILLIAM MUNRO.
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DYING IN MAsoNRY.-The funeral Of Patrick
Hoy, better known as James Cooke, the clown
and equestrian, late of Barnum's great show,
was held yesterday afternoon. When Mr.. Cooke
knew that he was about to die he was asked by
the priest who ntten led him to renounce the
principles Of Masonry, to which he had been ar
IDENTIFY attached from his boyhood. He refused
TO do this, saying that Masonry was as good a
religion to die by as the Catholic faith in which
he had been educated. lie then requested that
none but Masonic ceremonies should be held
over his tody, and his request was fulfilled 10
the letter.-NeW York Times, Nay I'd.
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A Great Loss to Us.

A fishing party from this town last week
could not bring them oil home. One mammoth
"red horse" intended for the Editor, was left TO
decay "on the barks of that lone river so we
are told Take two-horse wagon next time
gentlemen
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Revenue Arrest.

u.
Revenue Officers Cummings, Mounz and Char
ley wh;tock, arrested yesterday, on Main street,
man by the name of Foy, from North Carolina.
for selling whiskcy unlawfuly from his wagon.
They took Foy, boy, two horses and o wagon,
and the whiskey to Spartanburg.
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DsA- The Sheriff Of Santuc was in town on
Tuesday tointerview the County Commissioners,
but left awfully disgruntled nt not getting enough
to buy "a Short" He says Union is the
dryest and poorest town in this County. He
was seen to "smile" only once after he found the
Treasurer had not made final settlement with
the Auditor for Inst year s taxes
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psA- Our friend II, j. Thomson sent us last
Saturday the finest roe shad we have seen for
many years. Our rations were somewhat short
on that day and the gift came just in the right
time. Good shad forbreakfa fast is not "bad med
cine and Thomson says he will have some more
of the same sort next Saturday,
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We do hereby certify that, after n careful ex-
animation and measurement Of that portion of
the County line fence built bye. ID. Carrier, from
the West bank of Fairfyrest Creek across c. B
iammetts land to the corner Of his, J. T. Hills
and the Whites land, find the following to be
facts in regard to the fence That it is built of
very inferior and unsound rails, and poorly
constructed, by being so badly stretched rs to
reach in few places to over 81 feet per pannel
In height it is from feet 10 inches to Eve feet
the greater part being under four feet. That it had
fallen down in two places from the breaking of
rails, and that part Of the fence was built of
brush. MOSES WOOD,
j. w. CUNNINGHAM,
A. ID. BLACK,
JOHN HAYS. tt{SS
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KIN0's MoUNrAiN.-Spartanbur May c.
The executive committee Of the Kings Noun
tain Centennial Association met here at o clock
p. M. yesterday. short afternoon session was
held, and the meeting aj"urned until after sup
per-
The following members were present: Col. A.
Coward, chairman Capt. w. 7. r.. Bell, secre-
tary Cap. J. NJ. Ivy, treasurer j. w. Gar
rett, j. ID. Witherspoon, j. s. Bratton, j. s. r.
Thompson, Rev. Ellison Capers. p. s. Baker,
Rev. Robert Latham, A. y. Hutchinson, II. p.
Waring. DR.. J. NJ. Miller, DIR. Is. +. Dixon,
Freno DillinS, -. +. Thomas, James Mason,
Chas. Petty, Col. G. McKissick and Charles
Lulp, Esq.
In the evening session the most important
business transacted was the selection of an ora
tor for the celebration. The choice fell upon
the Hon. John NJ. Daniels, Of LyDchburg, Va.
II Is known that he will accept, and much sat
isfaction is expressed at the selection made, as
the gentleman has the reputation of being IN
eloquent speaker.
IL was decided TO instruct the committee on
the monument to commence preparations at
once for the erection Of q monument, the cost
not exceeding $4,000.
II is the present intention to inaugnYate the
commencement of The monument by the laying
Of the cornerstone with appropriate ceremonies
on the 23d Of June next.
There was full meeting Of the committee
yesterday, and the business before IL trans
acted tremendously and satisfactorily. Among
those in attendance. who have not previously
met with the committee. were Rev. Ellison Ca
pers. Of Grecnvillc, and lion. !. q. McKissick,
Of Union.
The next meeting will be held in Charlotte ,-on
The 22d Of June, when the committee will con-
fer with the commissioners appointed by the
Governors of Tennessee. North and Sonth Car
olina. and it is probable that arrangements
will then be fully perfected for the celebration
OF the 7th Of October.
A. W. T.
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NgGRoRs CAUSING TROUBLE IN OHrO.-Colum-
bus, Ohio, May 8.-Governor Foster to-day re-
ceivcI n telegram from Sheriff Coulter, Of Wayne
County. asking for troops to keep down riot
which had been threatened by nearly FIVE hun
dred mincrs in case the negroes employed in the
mines were not discharged. The Governor has
authorized the use Of troops.
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A Slight Mistake.

We were misinformed about the wash out on
the railroad last week. While it was consid-
e.ahia ~Ash-nut ond took nanrly q week to re-
pair the road and make it secure against q SINH
lar disaster tho cars were not compelled to
return" but have made their regular trips with
out detention.
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HV- Last week we complained of the wet
and cold weather. Well, radical change has
come over the barometer and thermometer since
then, and we are now having rs dry and hot
weather as any cotton planter could wish for
Cotton is coming up fast and looks greasy"
corn is growing of finely Reports OF the wheat
crop continue to be unfavorable Oats are fine.
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gentlemen.
Col. w. 8. Dogan.

Col. W. 8. Dogan.
The cold familiar smile Of Col. w. S. Dogan
chcercd our sanctum last Thursday. He makes
the Columbia Register n specially and rings the
praises of that most excellent paper in the ears
Of every man he meets. The proprietor Of the
Register is fortunate in having such efficient
workers as Col. Dogan and C.. H. Beard contin-
ually on the rond.
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For the Times.
hshurY Seminary.

MR. EDIToR :-Your worthy correspondent
"Jonesville' is mistaken with reference to q
public exhibition ut AsbLry Seminary. The
Chapel, that last year could not contain the
highly apprcciative audience, has been made
smaller by music room, and we have thought
il best to close the first session in the Seminary
on Friday erening, May %, beginning at 2
o'clock. Hope "Jonosville' will come.
Respectfully,
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Two MEN NDROwSED.-Ralegh, n c.. May g..
Two young men named Crockof and McMil-
Ian were drowned to-day in mill poni six
miles South Of this place. They were attending
pic mic given by the Raleigh Lodge of Good
Tcmplars. The boat, containing Mcmillan.
and the two former while attempting to save
Miss Mitchell went under. Charles Jordan, q
lad who was near, saved the young lady after
great exertions.
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Mrs. Grants Opening.

Mrs. Grants Opening.
The display Of beautiful Millinery at Mrs.
Grants has attracted a large number of ladies
from town and Country the past week, and now
new hats is the order of the day. Her styles
were never prctticr aud her prices were never
more satisfactory.
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RS~ few loads of dry oak wood Is wanted
at the TIMES Office. A good time for those who
promised to pay their subscription in wood to
do so
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A CANDIDATE FOR "VIcE."-.The colored
brethren are now on the right track. Their
demand that Senator Bruce be placed on the
Republican Presidential ticket is o righteous
one. One blonde is enough for that ticket, and
Bruce is just the brunette for the othe, place.
Boston POSI-
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The Problem Solved.

The Problem Solved.
In answer to the problem we published last
week, asking how many animals man bought
for 500, paying $40 q piece for COWS, So o
piece for sheep and so cents piece for pigs,
we received the following solution from four
par:ies-one each from Santuc and JonesSiile,
and two from Eta Jane:
IA .....................-...s 400
oheep.. ...... EAO0
100 = lOO oy
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AN AUGUSTA MURDER TRIAL.--Augusta, Ga,
May 7,--Robert Ruffin WAS convicted to-day Of
the murder of Jerry o. Hara, in 1873. The jury
recommended that the prisoner bo imprisoned
for life. Rufhn shot o IIara, while the latter
was asleep in saloon.
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100

For the Times.
The "Averase Fenoe OF tho Present Time.r
MAY II, 1880. ~
Mr.. EDITOR Il find that have been calling
the fence by the wrong name. accept HE
name given 1.-THE average fence of the present
time" The certificates below will show what
kind of q fence it takes to make IN "avera1e
fence of the present time - .f.
do hereby certify that that a portion of
County line fence built by G. d. Carrier, frpm
the West bank of Fair-forest Greek across the
land Of c. B. IIammett to the corner of his, j.
I. Hills and the Whites land, was mostly put,
up in the month of October last.
May l1th, 1880. T. w. WEST
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Ioe House in Town.

Ioe House in Town.
Messrs. Gregory s. Malone have received q
car load of Ice and informs us that they intend
keeping the article on hand all Summer They
have put up an ice house in rear Of Mr.. Grego-
ry's meat market.
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List Of Letters

List Of Letters s
Remaining In the Post Office at Union, 8. Q.
for the week ending May 9th, 1880.
Boyision, u. r.; Parr. w. c.; Lee, Misses
Nora; l,ober,s, John H.; Trusty, II. b.
JAS. II. GOSS, p. M.
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The WOUNDED IN EDoEFIgLp. The last news
from Edge6eld ], very encouraging. Here II is,
as received by u staff reporter Of He Register
last evening: "Clisby we'll, Glover out Of dan
ger, and Bland eating sofl-boiled eggs and beef
tea. Al will get well. - Columbia Register.
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DsA- The pupils of Mrs. Cliffords Schoo
will have picnic to-day near the Union Steam
Mill.
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SrRUcK ny LIoHrSIsa, = During Thursday g
storm Mr.. Roofs barn between here and Column
bia was struck by lightning and set on fire, but
was put out by the accompanying rain.-Lsz.
Despafeh. l,Ss.r,
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Bea- The people Of Newberry ure talking
| about having Gas and Water works.
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HEAVY RKISs.-Tbe heavy rnins on Thursday
in many sections Of the County damaged young
crops. Seed in some instances were washed cut
Of the ground. necessitnting replanting and con
sequently later crops will follow.
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terrible NIGur IN NKENrUcKY.-Cincinnati
May "A desperate atfray took place in
Wayne county, Ky, on Thurday last. man
as%ea Powell: who was MliSsss r4f ,ihasnaaHa Ma
been begged and threatened by Phillips in or
der to keep him from testifying. Powell re-
fused to leave the county or accept q bribe.-
On Thursday night party of six or seven
masked men attacked Powe!'s house and broke
in door with rail, when Powell struck three
of them with an Mrs. Powell was shot in
the arm. The maskers retreated, but again re-
turned, when Powell fired and killed the leader,
who proved to be John Willsmith The others
ran off. Mrs. Powell pulled hanik erclief off
the face of one Of the men and said il was Phil
lips. Powell obtained warrants for the arrest
Of three of the men, who are now in jail
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MURDER AND MISUNDERSTANDING May 8.
The trial of Vim. c.. Mckinney. for the muir.
der Of Alfred Smifh, ended at Mount Vernon
yesterday. Mckinney scduce6 Smiths dnugh-
house last Christmas. The eviuence showed that
Smith stabbed Mckinney. who then shot Smith.
Annie witnessed the killing and has been
living with the accused. In the argument Nc
Kinney's oouasel begged the jury to let the boy
60 free, aud promised that he and Annie would
marry.
The jury rendered verdict Of not guilty, and
Mckinney aud the daughter OF the murdered
man stepped forward aud were declared man
wife by the Judge.
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FOR ANNOUNCING A CANDIDATE, 81

To 6cpdid tn ddcdnce, ,cithout distinction. Or.
ders to publish ~iU not be notiecd unless the cash
accompanies the order. THIS is rule pithout an
exception DiM as.
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At the Request Of Timothy Tug Muggins
examined the fence alluded TO in the above e9S
tifcates and found it to be construc,SE E2f
very inferior material-altogether insuftiH3en
to turn stock or protect crops.
May IL, 1880. w. I. LITTLEJ0HN.
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A MEXICAN VoLcASo.-Ciiy Of Mexico, May
6.--The volcano OF Colima continues in active
eruption. Lorilla at the foot ofthe volcano 10
reported to be sinking. The inhabitants are
panic stricken and abandoning their homes.
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JUSTICE by JUD0E LYxCH.- Louisville, KY,
May "a IIopkinsville dispatch says on Fri
day q negro man committed on outrage near
Fairview, Todd county, upon Mrs. George Sal
mon, who has been married only eighteen
mouths. lie struck her with q stick and left
her, thinking she was dead, but soon retured !,
and, finding her somewhat recovered, cut her
throat, from which she died. The negro was
arrested, but was taken from the guard. shot
several times, and left hanging TO tree.
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certify that the above is true and also Ger.
tify that this portion of the fence was net fp-
ished on the day that this part Of the line was
measured by Mr.. Robinson and the accounts
before the November meeting of the Board,
when the account for the fence was paid
CALVIN WHITE