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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-Last Thursday morning
The Register contained brief announcement of
n disastrous accident en- the Chester and Lenoir
Narrow Gauge Railroad, but no particulars could
be obtained until yesterday.
1t appears that n material train Of seven flats
and two shanty cars were on the way to the
upper emf of the road, on Thursday last, to
procure lot Of cross-ties, ami about n quarter
TO o'clock in the afternoon cached the trestle
across Long Creek, which is three and n half
miles North Of Gasonia. MIR. }. L. McCabe was
the conductor in charge and Mr.. NJ. II. Gray
the engineer.
The train was going down grade AMI the
engine was shut off. The speed of the train on
its arrival Mt the trestle twelve miles an
hour. Here the engine was linked up and brakes
whistled off. The accident occurred when the
engine had passed half way over the trestle.
The engineer felt q joting. and looking back
saw the tender leaning over to the right and the
wood falling off into the stream below. The back
axle Of the tender had snapped in two. At this
jnncture. with the hope of breaking the connec-
ton and saving the locomotive, the engineer
pulled the throttle wide open. but the break did
not take place and the train followed. its entire
length extending along the tresle About this
time the engine had reached the Northern bank
OF the stream, where it left the rails
and turned over to the left two or three
times, while the trcste and the train went
down in n complete wreck
The engineer was slightly wound cd in the
face and head and was saved from q horrible
death by clinging to the lever used to reverse
the engine.
The conductor was slightly cut in the face
and head.
william Davis. q train hand, was instantly
killed ty one of the cars falling on him.
Joseph Henderson, colored, the fireman
fell with the engine, which rolled on him
and he was pinned to the earth beneath the
b!iler, where he scalded to death, after
living an hour in the greatest agony. His
skin was almost burned white. - Register 29M.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Vick's Floral Guide.

Here it is again, brighter and better than
ever the cover alone, with its delicate tinted
background and its dish Of gracefully arranged
flowers, would entitle it to permanent place in
every home. The book contains three beautiful
colored plates, is full ofillusrations. printed on
the best of paper, and is filled with just such in.
formation as is required by the gardener, the
farmer those growing plants, and every one
needing seeds or plants, The price, only ten
cents. can be deducted from the first order sent
for goods. All parties in any way interested in
these subjects, should send at once to James
Wick, Rochester, n. Y, for the Floral Guide.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

EVIDENTLY HARD CAsE-Mr. w. II. Trott,
proprietor Of the hotel at Catawba, drops us
post"i card containing warning to hotel men
to look out for an old woman who processes TO
teach the art of dressmaking, cutting, etc. She
is more skillful as board bill jumper than any.
thing else. We have heard of her before.
They say she has marvellous appetite and she
is losing investment to any hotel, even If she
would pay her bill before leaving, something
that she is never known to do.-Charlotte o..
server.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

FIRE NEAR NEwBERRY.-Newberry, Deeem-
Der 2e.--The dwelling house Of Mr.. A. C. Welch
was burned down to-day. Mr.. Welch lives
about two miles from this place. The family
was absent from home, and nothing was saved.
The store room being in or adjoining the house
q considerable quantity of provisions was also
lost. The fire is supposed to have been acciden,
tai. Total loss about S2,5O0. Insured in the
Home. Of New York, J. F. Glenn agent, for
S1,5OO-$l, ,2C0 on house and $500 on furniture.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Jan 4
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF UNION.
Court of Probate.

VUuTC Vi TTOUut6.
BY DAVID JOHNSON, JR., ESQ.,, Probate
Judge for Union County.
WHEREAS, J. p. Thomas hath made suit
w to me to grant him letters Of administra-
tion upon the estate and effects Of Eber Smith, J.,
deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors OF the
said EBER SMITH. deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the Court Of Probate, to be
held at Union c. II. on the 2lst day of January,
m. to show cause, IL any they have, why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal. this 4tb day Of
January, Ammo Domini, 1884. and in the
lOSth year Of American Independence.
DAVID JOHNSON, JR.,
Judge Of Probate
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
The Chester Bulletin.

We understand that this valuable journal has
charged ownership, Mr.. T. w. Clawson, ST., its
founder and proprietor, having sold it to Messrs.
F. 7. Morgan and F. l.. Whitlock, who will,
hereafter conduct the paper Mr.. Morgan was
graduated at Princeton College in the class Of
1878, and Mr.. Whitlock in the class of 1888.
They are both competent and progressive young
men, and will no doubt keep the Bulletin we'll
up to q b Ugh standard.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Our Town Council

Our Town Council
Has been busily engaged for some days. try
ing cases for selling liquor without license.
Three cases have been tried so far, resulting in
one acquital and two convictions each 4 the
latter sentenced to pay fine Of $50 and be i'm
prisoned for 20 days. There are or n other
eases on the docket. and the members Of the
Council are determined TO do their duty without
fear, favor or affection. The Council must be
respected and the laws obeyed.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

STABLES AND HoRsEs BURSED.-On the night
of the 24th ult., the barn and stables Of Il. g.
Shuler, near Holly Hill, Orangeburg County,
were destroyed, with their contents, by an in
cendiary fire. In the stables we're seven head
Of fine horses and mules and provisions to the
amount Of 81 500. Total loss between S3, 600
and $4,000. No insurance.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
List Of Letters.

Remaining in the Post Office at nion, s. C.
for the week ending December 81, 1888:
Miss Beonier Bishop, Miss Dora Bride, Mrs
Perneter Branner, Yerra Colmer, Thomas Gault.
Oiyn Gaines, Miss Melinder johnson. Mrs
Mahoiy Meta, Mitchell, T W Stew art, Eli
son Thomson.
Held for postage. EJohnson, Columbia, 8 C.
Persons claiming these letters are requested
to say they are advertised.
JAMES H. GOSS, p. NJ.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Matches IN OUR CoTToN. December
l.-Strangc, if true. l find the following in the
Mercantile ourier (Coriere Kercdntitc) Of Genoa:
''We learn in the most positive manner that
first. class importers of cotton from America have
found scattered about through the interior of The
bales sometimes boxes AMI sometimes lunches Of
matches manifesly put there Intentionally.
The case is new, unc but in our times the in
ventcns of new crimes is not new. Cotton is
not now generally embarked in the dry state
necessary TO prevent the development of n GER
tain heat inside the tightly packed bales, which
remains suppressed Oh spreads according to the
condition of the cotton On the changing atmos-
pheric vcssitudes to which it is exposed. Up
to the press TT these have been regarded as the
only causes of such frequent contagrations at
sea even in the most rapid passages by steam.
Not to speak of the Srocco, the Panama and
others see the most recent case of the seamer
Speermdn, which, after n rapid passage,
forced to stop Mt Key West on account of a seri-
Gus con6agraiion on board on its voyage from
Galveston to Genoa, Besides the old causes of
such con nlagratious it becomes necessary to in
vestigate if crime does not add new and more
dangerous one, and if matches are mt the source
of fires which once started are difficult to extiu-
gush."
Is the above canard, or can il be true :?
We're the paper that contains this not most re-
spectacle commercial paper, with no possible
motive for invcnting such story, should at
once pronounce il q scandalous invention, On
the o'her hand, can it be possible that there is n
s.ngle cotton grower in the South so utterly
wicked and depravcd rs to put mat chcs in the
bales of cotton for the purpose of setting il on
fire, perhaps at sea, with the most serious dams
ger-to many lives, in addition to tho loss of
property? Hitherto the Russian "Nihilist'
and Irish Dynamitist" seemc' to bear away
the palm for utter depravity, wickedress and
cruelty. But if n Southern cotton planter can
be found wicked and cruel enough to intentions
ally put matches in bales Of cotton for the pur-
pose of kindling conflagraton at some nncer-
tain time, perhaps ut sea, should say his crime
was still worse than that of "Nihiiist' or" "Dyn.
amitist."
But aside from the wickedness of the thing
in ITSELF you we'll imagine the in jury it
would he to our cotton interests to have it sup
posed that matches were put in the bales of
cotton to kindle a contlagraton. Ships would
be afraid to transport it, and insurance compa-
mics would not insure it or land or water except
at ruinous rates. | simply report the case with
these few remarks. rs, ifthe allegation has any
truth in it whatever. it seems to me to he very
grave affair and TO merit serious consideration.
Cor. Ncrs and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Two LUCKY BARBERs.-New Haven, December
24-Tno New Haven bai bers have abandoned
strop and lather brush in one case because the
barber who WAS q dissi pated member of O
wealthy family in Germ any, has fallen heir to q
fortune Of nearly $lO0 900. and in ths other case
because the barber's wife has met with similar
good fortune. Both notifications came with
Christmas Eve
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

In the organization Of House Committees
South Carolina is given two chairmanships {:
Mr.. Evins being chairman Of the committee on
territories. and Mr.. Aiken on committee of edu-
cation The latter failed TO obtain his ambition
Of chairman of the committee on agriculture Sut
comes second on the list Of its members
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
SCHOOL NOTICE.

'INHE Male Academy will be opened on Mon
l. day, 7th inst
All the English Branches will be taught an.
boys will be prepared for college.
b. F. BAILEY,
Principal
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

SENDING Coal TO NEwcAsTLE.-The Columbia o
correspondent of the Neps and Courier, says !:
The Columbia Hosiery Mill to-day sold fifty six
thousand pairs of stockings to q Boston firm.
This will be admitted TO be q large transaction
The mill is doing splendidly. Its higher grades
OF goods have proven so popular that the man.
ufacture Of the cheapest goods is to be abandon
ed. More machinery has been ordered
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

TRIPLE MURDER NEAR MoNeuRB, N. c.
A triple marder was committed this morning at
Chatham Church. six miles from Moncure, The
victims were Mrs Olive Gunter, eighty years
cd. and her daughter and grand dauehter.-
Each was struck several blows with an axe. No
clue to the murderer and the community is
greatly excited.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Prof. Bailey's School,

We call attention TO the advertisement of
Prof b. F. Bailey, who will open boys school
in the Male Academy next Monday.
Prof Bailey is one of the most thorough
scholars in the State and has few superors as a
teacher. The want of n first class boys school
is sensibly felt in Union, and we hope Prof Bal
ley will receive the patronage his abilities and
moral worth deserve
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

POISONED BY POISONED EGGs.- Charlotte, N
c., December 3l.-J"hn G. Marsh, q Ia wyer and
his wife, James Boyiin and Reese Blair were
poisoned by eating eggs. Sunday morning at
Beaver Dam, Union County Marsh died, but
the others nre supposed to- be out Of danger
The eggs are believed to have been poisoned for
the purpose of killing rats and put on the
breakfast table hy mistake
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

A MISSISSIPPI COURTHOUSE BuRsEp.-New
Orleans, December 31.--A special 10 tho Plea
yune from Brcokhaven. Miss, says; Ths
courthouse at this place was destroyed by On
incendiary fire last night; which originated In
the chancery clerks Office. All the reco rds
were destroyed. except some books and papers
Of the circuit clerk.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

BRING On Your MILLIoSs.-We are ready
now for Mr.. Clyde, Mr.. Robinson and the rest
Of them to firing on those millions that are
seeking investment in railroad building 10 South
Carolina The way is clear for You now, gen
t,emen, aad VIC are anxiously looking forward
TO many miles of ne railroad in 1884, coism-
bid Register.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

The GIsr or TIE New RAILROAD LAw.-Tho
proceedings Of the Legislature on Saturday,
contained little of public interest beyond ,he
action Of both Houses on the Railroad bill. Owing
to the many amendments made to the bill in
the Senate the public, no doubt, have e very
imperfect idea of the effect of the new bill as
passed on the Railroad law rs it now stands
The following synopsis of the bill gives n clear
and intelligent view Of the changes which have
been made in the law and their effect on the
railroads and on tho public
All those sections of the late law giving the
commission power to nix rates are repenied.-
The railroads are to submit their rates to the
commission for approval or modification before
putting them il to effect. If the commission
approve. they 60 into effect almost Immediately.
! the commission disHpprove and modiiy after
hearing argument from the roads, and the roads
will not accept the commissions modification,
they have the right to appeal to the Circuit
Judge of Richland County. or in his absence to
some other Circuit Judge selected by the Chief
Justice. The evidence taken before the com
mission III submitted to him and lie must decide
the case within ten days, his decision to be final.
During the pendency of the appeal, the rates in
fol- &C at the time the change was proposed by
the roads shall remain in force and be enforced
until the question at issue shall he adjudicat ed.
The rates to be submitted to the commission
by the roads include through and joint rates
The commission have the right, if they consider
therates in force unreasonable or dlscriminative.
TO change .hem to just and reasonable rates. If
the roads refuse % consent to such notifications
they can appeal to the Court in the manne.'
provided above. The attorney general conducts
all cases for the commissioners.
The sections against discrimination remain
in the law. Provision is made for speedy
adjudication upon suits for Discrimination
brought by parties against the roads, The com
missioners acting as agents for the parties suing
The penalties for discrimination or unjust
charges are quite heavy.
The provisions as to passenger rates remain
unchanged. Provision is there made for second
class fares. The Barnwell Railway is to be con-
sidered an independent road.-Cor. Ne~s and
Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
The Amende d Charter.

The following is the full text of the amend
ment to the charter of the town of Union, passed
at the recent session of the Legislature:
SECTION ]. That hereafter all elections for
lntendant and Wardens of The town of Union
shnll be held on the first Tuesday in June in
each and every year: ProVided. That nothing
herein contained shall ahridge the term of office
OF the present lnte idant and Wardens, who shall
hol" their Offices until their successors arc
elected and qualified.
SEC. 2. That all acts and parts OF acts incon
sstent with this act, be, and the same ore hereby,
repealed.
BY this amendment the present Town Council
is continued in Office until a new council is
elected in June, 1885. Poor fellowsl
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

W. A. Wright, Comptroller General, State of
Georgia, says DR.. Hollis Dyspeptic Elixir cured
him Of dyspepsia, after having tried every other
known remdy. He only took bottles. For sale
by J. NJ. Gibbs. 4S3m
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Chs" The Band of Hope will meet in the hall
over Mr.. Colton's store. on the second Friday in
January, at d o'clock, n. m.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Hollis Elixir will cure auy case of dyspepsia,
indigestion, or chronic liver trouble and heart
disease caused from indigestion. For sale by
j. Nj. Gibbs. 483m.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Business Changes.

We hear of but few changes this seaoon among
the business men of this town.
Messrs. Robertson s. Grimball have moved
their large stock of goods into the corner store
Of I. Hill & Co., where they will have more
room and greater conveniences for transacting
the extensive business they are loing.
MIR. W. d. liumphries has taken charge of the
virginia store. Mr.. Jones could not have made
q better selection. There are but few better
business men in the country and none more
highly respected for integrity and honor
We learn that new stock Of general mer.
chandise will soon be opened in the store lat ely
occupied by Messrs. Robertson & Grimball
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

BEa- fire at Conway on the oath destroy
ed c. T. Lewis store and other property TO the
value Of $40, 500.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

BnSn DR.. J. f Garner was thrown from his
horse last Sunday week by which one of his legs
was broken and ether serious bodily injuries
were received
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Executions aggregating between S76, 900 and
100000 have been filed against Fried berger &
Stroase, dealers in general notions in Philadel-
phia.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Who Lost the Pistol.

About two months ago Mr.. c. r. Long, Of
Jonesville, found pistol in the road on his way
home, which the owner can get by calling on
him, proving property and paying 81 for this
notice.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Ray" Rev. a. J. Hire, has resigned the Pas
toral charge of the Baptist church at this place.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

sea- Prof u. F. Bailey has been appointed a
member Of the Board of Examiners for the Pub
lie Schools.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
ADVERTISING.
TAKE NOTICE.

Citations, Notices to Creditors and
Notices of Final Discharge must be
paid for before they will appear in
our columns.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

c. s. Thomas, Henry county, Ala. says DR..
liolts Dyspeptic Elixir cured him of dyspepsia
complicated with heart trouble. For sale by J..
NJ. Gibbs. ASSN.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

Clothing. Over Coats, Boots. Shoes, Hats and
Caps. at prices to smt the times. at
j. G., HUNTER & cos
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04

The Cotton Market.
Sales for the week, 24s bales: prices, 6G99a.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
Female Academy.


The school exercises in the Female Academy
will be resumed On the first Monday in January,
1884
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1884-01-04
The State of South Carolina.

Union, Dec. 3lst. 1883.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1884-11-06
- THE
Chicago Milwaukee
& St. Paul

Railway is the short line from St. Paul
and Minneapolis, via La Crosse and Mil
waukee. to CHICAGO and all points in
the eastern States and Canada. -
1T is THE ONLY LINE
Under one management between St. Paul
and Chicago, and is the finest equipped
railway in the Northwest
IT Is THE ONLY LINE
Running Pullman Sleeping cars, Palace
Smoking cars and the finest Dining cars in
the world. via the famous
RIVER BANK ROUTE,
Along the shores of Lake Pepln and the
beautiful Mississippi. river to Milwaukee
and Chicago. Its trains connect with
those of the northern lines in the grand
Union Depot at st. Paul.
NO CHANGE OF CARS
VI any class between st Paul and Chi
cago. For through tickets, time tables,
and full information apply to any coupon
Scket agent in the northwest.
o.s. MERRILL, A. VII. CARPENTxn,
General Manager. Genl Pass. 'Agt
1T. CLARK, G. II. HEArF0Rn Il
Genl Supt. Asst Genl Pass. Agt
:, Milwaukee. Wis.
v. n. DrxoH, General Northwestern Pas
ssascx Agent, st. Paul. MINI.
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1884-11-06

The wife of p. Smith Of Deadwood. for
some reason not known, left that gentle
tleman not long ago, whercupop he tucked
up notice on the streets that is truly
Homeric in Its grand simplicity. Here It
IS: my wife Sarah has Shot my ranche..
When I didn't Doc . thing Too hur an I
want it distinctly. Understood that anr
msn That takes hur j. IN keers for hur ca
my account Vii got himself pumped =
full Of LEAD that Sum tenderfoct win =,
cate him lur ) ninessl clame. A wud.
70 ~ wise i sull lcieal sad orter veEk
The daily enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1884, 1884-11-06
OTHER PRECINCTS.

OIdER fhEC1NCIS.
Salesville cast 1876 votes and gave 9
of Il majority for TOole, heavy major
tiles for the democratic legislat i've
ticket particularly Armstrong. and q
close vote on other officers. Monfor.
ten s pOlled 81 votes and gave Knowles
4 majority of Is, but gave majurities to
the democratic nominees for the legis.
latmre. and went close on other officers.
East Gallatin polled 12l votes and gave
majnrities like those ut Monforten' s.
West Gallatim gave Toole 10 of ma.
jority and good democratic ulajorities
throughout. Three Forks gave TOOle
Il majority Of Is out Of 80 votes, and
good democratic majoriti4s through.
out the ticket. Gallatln City had II
votes and gave Knowles majority Of
II and ABOUT the same republican ma
jority on all the officers except Ferris,
who was beaten by Fly in that pre-
clnct. We will publish the entire
county vote so far rs received in tabu-
lated form tomorrow.
~
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-20
Order.

SEv YoRx, Aug. ls.-Upon complaint
Of Stellis 7. Paine and William z. Post,
suit was brought to-day against the Wall
Street Bank. TO have the corporation dis
solved, its franchises forfeited, and for the
appointment Of . Receiver. Judge Bart
lett, in Supreme Court Chambers, granted
s temporary injunction, restraining the
bank or its officers from ~disposing of any
Of its property.