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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-11-22

THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR AND FARMERS
ALLIANcE.--AtlantaN Nov. 15.-The committee
on law resumed its report Immediately
after the knights of Labor convention was
called TO order to-day, and continued until
the hour arrived when Col. l.. F. Livingston,
president ofthe Farmers Alliance, was to
be received. A committee was appointed
to escort the representative of the farmers
TO the hall, and when they returned they had
with them besides Colonel Livingston, Judge
Henderson, Commissioner Of Agriculture,
B. F. Gray, editor Of the National Economist.
and Harry Brown, editor Of the Georgia
Farmer.
Colonel Livingston WIS received with i'm
nense applause.
He said that other work had prevented
his studying the objects of the Knights of
Labor, but he felt sure that when the con-
vention met at St. Louis, December Sd. a
confederation would be formed, and he also
felt sure that it would be equally beneficeut
to both orders.
In Powderly reply he thanked God for
this day, and said the day when farmers
and mechanics should stand side by side
and work for tho same object had always
been dream Of his.
The entire meeting was most enthusiastic,
and every mention Of the confederation Of
the two orders was met with laundering sp-
plause.
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geA- Our young friend, +. W. j., has
made report of the State Fair, although he
spent only one day in the whir and confusion
of the crowd of individuals and multiplicity
of sights to be seen on that occasion. The
natural result was, he either overlooked or
had not time to seek some of the most inter-
csting scenes and incidents of the Fair. and
We would advise him hereafter not to attempt
to hurry through life in that way again.
There's lots for him to see and learn along the
road of life, if he will take time to see and
learn; but if he undertakes to see and learn
in one day what cannot be thoroughly seen
and understood in a week he will find at
the end that he has scrificed both time md
opportunity in a vain hunt after either pleas
ure or information
Take your time, young friend, rs you
journey through life, and see and learn all
you can of all that is passing We know
electricity, steam and other devices to hurry
through life don't teach us to 90 slow and
sure but when you go to State Fair again
stay there long enough to ''take it all in"
and then you will know and be able to tell
all about it. Why, it scer.s you didn't see q
tenth of what was to be seen at the Fair.
Your visit was much like cultivatng q four
horse farm with ono mule.
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Correspondence OF Union Times.
From Jonesvi)ls, by Telephone.

JoSEsvILLE, Nov. up to last Friday
the weather was like Spring, but the wind
blew from the North and Friday was cold.
Saturday evening and night we had n cold
rain which continued to Sunday noon. To-
day has been more moderate. This is tho
first spell of winter we have had this season.
The Board Of Stewards Of the Jonesyille
Circuit Nj. L. Church South, met at tho
Parsonage here to-day and made. final
settlement with their Pastor, Rev ID. p.
Boyd. They paid their Presiding Elders and
Pastors salaries in full, and O small surplus,
amounting to 1886. The conference assess
ments were also paid, which was $468.
One new church has been built dnring the
year; New Hope, and oil the others have
been repaired or painted. The value Of
church property in the Circuit is ten thou
sand dollars, with about eight hundred men,
bers.
ference tomorrow, with clean sheet and in
good spirits.
Our cotton market is pretty lively, and
well it may be, for the crop is short and
gets shorter every day.
The sowing of Fall oats is about over and
wheat sowing has come in but in conse-
| quence of the cotton seed all going to the
| Oil Mills, the crop of this country will GER
| tainly grow smaller and beautifully less"
Joncsville was well represented ut the
State Fair. One hundred tickets were sold
! by tho Railroad Agent here, and the parties
have oil returned without any casualties,
except to pocket books.
The County Treasurer was here last FRI
day and Saturday, and he said Jonesvillc
had paid taxes better than most any town
ship in the county.
| Mr.. j. T. Hancock, one Of Unions native
young men, but now of Richmond, Va, ar.
rived in Jonesyillc to-day to spend few
days with relatives and friends on Browns
Creek, where his wife and child has been
| for some time.
Mr.. G. W. Whitman's child that was very
i'll with Pneumonia when l wrote before
died on the 9th inst
| Capt. John Maycs, of our vicinity, has
been very low with the dysintcry for some
time but is some better now.
Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Pacolet, who has
been staying some time with her daughter,
| Mrs. Whitman, has returned home
Mr.. F. B. Orchard, agent for the South
ern Mutual Building & Loan Association
was in our town last week and formed
branch society here, with w. ii. S. Harris
temporary chairman, and the following boart
Of directors: J.. f. Lindsay, W. H. s. Har
Swink, II. A. Whitlock and F. p. O'Shields.
Messrs, Willie p. Davis, Of Wilkinsvile
Pack c. Davis. of Jonesville, accompanied
by his sister, Miss Tillie, has returned from
a flying visit to Cross Keys; and brough
Miss Mollie Davis home with them.
TELEPHONE.
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Cotton Seed Oil Mill.

The work on the Oil Mill is being pushed
Fsteadily to completion, under the manage
ment of the energetic president, Mr.. w. A.
Nicholson, who deserves great deal Of credit
for the interest he has taken in the enter
prise, having watched the work closely as it
progressed. The building is pronounced by
Mr.. Wilson, Of Charlotte, N. C, who is now
engaged in placing the machinery, as being
as fine Us any he has over seen, both in its
architectural arrangement and location.
The building is certainly IN ornament to
the town, and being located near the business
centre, it adds greatly TO the many at
fractions of Union.
Already the enterprise has given employ
ment TO II great number who would have
been idle otherwise. Those employed arc
laborcrs who reside here, and spend their
earnings among us, thus giving every bust
ness an increase of patronage, and making
every business man directly interested in
its success. As homo enterprise it should
be encouraged by all Of our citizens, and re-
ceive solid home encouragement and support.
We cannot see why all the cotton seed now
sold in Union should not be sold to the Union
Cotton Seed Oil MILL especially when the
home Mill offers the same price as foreign
| Mills.
We contend that the home Mill has pare
mount claims upon the farmers of Union, for
1t has already been the means of increasing
the price Of seed. Last year sellers got 12}
to l5c per bushel for seed; this year seed is
| selling at 19 cts.
We often hear persons predict failures for
small enterprises, on the grouud that mo-
nopolies and Trusts will crush them out
They abuse monopolics and Trusts, bu; ut the
same time they patronizc monopolies and
| Trusts instead of the small home enterprises
With words they wish the home enterprise
success, but by their actions, they encourage
monopolies and fruits, often greatly to tho
dctriment Of their home enterprises
Let our people be moro consistent ant
pull together, for be assured in that way
only can We break up the great commercial
Bull, Monopolics and Trusts. And this cor
only be done by encouraging and supporting
homo enterprises, if it is only in selling cot
ton seed to home cotton seed mills, rathc,
| than to foreign mills.
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Dom Pedro's Late Dominion.

BRAzILLIoN REPUBLIC FIRMLY EsTABEIsHED.
Rio Janeiro, November l8.-rho new
Government has announced that il will
firmly maintain order, 1t il preparing .
circular to foreign Governments relative to
| the overthrow of the empire which will be
telegraphed to them through Brazillion rep.
| reseutstives abroad. The province Of Bahia
has signi6ed its adherance to the Republic.
News from other provinces show that they
are also in favor of republican form Of
| government.
A dispatch received at the Brazilliou le-
| CATION at London, from DR.. Barboza, minis
ter of finance Of the new Government, di-
rects the Brazilian minister to notify tho
London Stock Exchange that all financial
t-p-e~'"onts ontereh Into by tina Imp srial
Government will be faithfully observed by
the Republic. This dispatch II is thought
will have reassuring effect in commerci.
ane financial circles, Bsrboza has tele-
| grarhed the Brazilian minister here 10 tn q
following effect: The Government is con =
sttutdd as the United States of Brazil.
The monarchy is depcsed and Dom Pedrs
and his family have left the country. The
provinco. have signifed their adhesion to
the Government. Tranquility and general
satisfaction prevail. The Republic W IN
strictly respect all State engagements, oh
legations and contracts,
THE UNITED STATES OF DRAZIL
The five articles Of the Government de-
cree are:
First. Republic is proclaim ed.
Second. The provinces Of Brazil, united
by Federation, compose tho United States Of
Brazil.
Third. Each State will form it. own 10.
cal government.
Fourth. Each State will send q represeu-
fative to q Congress which will convene
shortly, and the final decision Of which tie
Provisional Government will await.
Fifth. Meantime, Governors Of States will
adopt means to maintain order aud protect
citizens rights.
The nations internsl and external rela-
ti"ns will be represented meanwhile by the
Provisional Government.
HOW THE REVOLUTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
Rio JANEGRo. November l9.-The city
awoke on Friday to hear the Republic pro-
claimed. Gen. DaFonscca, Senior Constant
and others proceeded to Petropollis in the
morning and informed the Emperor that he
had been dethroned.
Dom Pedro, supported by his family, re-
ceived the deputation with absolute com
posure. Gen Da Fonseca was sppkesmau,
lie said that Brazil had advanced fur enough
IN the path Of civilization to dispense with
monarchy. The country, while grateful to
the Emperor for his patriotic services, WAS
hrmly resolved to recognize only Republic.
Dom Pedro made dignifed reply. He
declined to abdicate, but sud he would
yield t1 force.
The Imperial family we're allowed one
hour 10 prepare for their departure. Ca,-
riages escorted by soldiers, we're waiting to
take them TO The outer harbor. where o man.
of-war was lying under steam.
The captain had been instructed to sail as
soon as the Imperial family had embarked.
He had received sealed orders insiructipg
him what route to take. It is supposed
that Lisbon is the destination Of tho vessel
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Rev. S. A. Weber.

Rev. s. A. Weber.
Last Saturday Rev. S. A. Weber called
on us to say goodbye before leaving for
Conference
Mr.. Weber has been located here rs the
pastor of the Methodist Church for three
years, during which time by his christian
walk and example he has made many staunch
warm friends, who part with him with un-
feigned regret, for he and his excellent vie
have endeared thems elves to all whose good
fortune it was to become personally acquain-
ted with them.
May God bless them is the prayer Of all
who know them.
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OUR BATTLE

II any brother thinks that the Alliance is
only red against the bugging trust, and
that when that hattsement 10 taken ws have
no more to do, he Is sadly misisken4 Ourei
is . coua,ct where honest lsborfis arr
against the inordinats use Of money.
Ab ut 1000 men with $1,000, ,000,0 u
money are combined agaj1st 6o, Q00I000l
people from whom thsy seek the life
blood. And there is only hope fof0s when
we take in the situasion, count the cost and
make the commitment. There are thou
sand rampart,, Notifications and towers
tha, lie teyoud the bagying trust, and con-
front the honest tillers Of the soil, and the
only hope for our future welfare Il 10 Bs
firmly unitei AID look to tho Go above %
and the earth beneath US for our help. We
can end the necessaries Of life in the soil, II
we can't find all its luxuries. "Let us live 1t
home aud board at the same place" Let us
be honest, energetic and frugal, and keep.
out Of debt, and victory will be ours.
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Burnt to Death.

buInt 10 Death.
MIR. Richard Spillers, living on the plan
tation Of Mr.. j. II. l.. Linder in Is Bogansville
Township, had child about four yesr, of
age burnt to death last Saturday.
Mrs. Spillcrs went to the spring and left
the child sitting in front Of the fire, and
when she returned she found the child en-
vcloped in flames. 1t is supposed th,t q
spark Of fire popped out on the child's cloth
ing, setting it on fire, and the flames had
made such headway when the mother re.
turned that it was impossible to put them
out until the clothes were all burned from
the body, The little sufferer was relev-
ed from pain in few moments after its
mothers return by death.
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CAUGHT IN A BURNING CAR.-Pittsburg,
November 18. The third car or smoker, of
the eastern express on the Pennsylvania Road
left the track about half past this evening
while the train was pulling out Of the yards
near 18th street. Fire broke out in three
parts of the car, and there was wild and
frightful scene, in which men and women
fought frantically to escape. Fortunately
other train crews were near at hand and
the fire was quickly extinguished. Only
,ne man was killed, Joseph Brucker, of Chi
cigo, who was pinned fast and burned TO
death, a stove falling on him. Six others
received more or less severe injuries. 1t is
supposed that spreading Of the rails caused
the accident.
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The Y. NJ. C. A.
The Young Mems Christian Asso citation
held meeting last Tuesday evening AMI
completed its organization, by adopting a
Constitution and bylaws and appoi nting
the several committees provided for in the
constitution.
The executive committee was instructed
to procure suitable rooms for the Associa
tion, and take steps TO have the same fit
ted up.
The association will hold its next business
meeting Friday evening, Nov. 29,b, in the
Temperance Hall, and all members are re-
quested to attend.
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NORTH CARoLINA's CESTENYIAL.-On the
2lst inst, at Fayetteville, the people of
North Carolina will celebrate the centennial
OF the adoption Of the Constitution of
the United States by that State. Thir-
teen young ladies Of Fayetteville have
been requested to represent the thir-
teen original States, and the Gov
ernor of each of these States has been
asked to furnish its representative with q
shield, bearing the coat OF arms of the State
and a State flag. Governor Richardson to.
day forwarded by express to Miss Laura Penn
berton, of Fayetteville, who will be the
sponsor of South Carolina Mt the Centennial.
the flag and shield of this State, which have
been prepared for tho occasion.
Both are very beautiful, The shield is 25
by l8 inches, and bears the coat OF arms of
South Carolina painted in oils by Mr.. A. w.
Hamiter, Columbia's decorative artist. The
drawing and coloring are alike excellent.
The flag is "A by 36 inches, and was mado
by fair hands in Columbia of heavy blue flag
silk, obtained from Horstman of PHILADELPHIA.
The palmetto and crescent are worked upon
II in white silk, and the edges are bordered
with double row of silver f..inge. The
staff is of South Carolina oak and the spear
head is gilded. It's believed, on faith, that
South Carolina's reprcsensive is quite as
pretty as her flag and shield.--Speeial to
Neps and Courier.
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For the TINES.
Sad Death at 9nntuo.

MIR. EDIroR.-l:regret t. announce the
truly sad death Of MIR. s. W. Sims, who
died Of typhoid dysintery, Saturday the 10th
inst. Mr.. Sims was young and seemingly
prosperous farmer, member of the Metho.
dist church, and q member of the Santuc
Farmers Alliance. On the 9th inst. he was
united in marriage to Miss Mamie Lyles
notice of which appeared in this correspon.
dence, and thus in ten days he passed from
time to eternity; struck down in the bloom
ofmanhood and leaving young widow, de-
voted parents, brothers and sisters, friends
and relatives to mourn his loss. His
earthly remains were laid away in the Pres
byterian graveyard Sunday evening in the
presence Of large assembly of friends and
relatives. f. WI.
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Words of Thanks 10 tho Paonla.

h.ve taken my little boy that is almost
blind, second time to DR.. Heinitsh, At
SPartauburg, s. c., but he says he can do
nothing more for him, and give up in de-
spair, to let my bright little boy 90 10 dark.
ness the remainder Of his life
lam truly grateful to she people who cou-
tributed to enable me to carry him to and
fro, and feel thot they were SO generous. 50
kind, so charitable, and sincerely thank
them. My prayer is for them for their
kindness. G. WILLARD.
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By" We enjoyed a very plca,ant visit
last Saturday from two highly respected
friends and citizens from Ashevillc, Capt.
Thos. w. Patton, the business manager Of he
Ashcvilic Citizen, the best daily paper that
Ashevilc has ever had, and Mr.. lawrence
Pulliam, Cashier of the National Bank of
Asheville. These gentlemen iroi ped in on
US quite unexpectedly, and we can only i'm
agine their mission to be to buy out the
town aud move it to Ashe,i!!e. L. was rain
ing when they arrived, and it Was funny to
hear them criticise the Uuion bl.zz,rl, al
they called it when the Sunday mail brought
news of big snow storm prevailing at
Asheville at the same time.
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A High Compliment.

We find the folio wing we'll mcrted CON-
plmcnt to the musical talent of popular
young Lady of Union, in the Daily Record,
of Columbia, on the occasion of testing the
qualities of the different makes of Pianos
exhibited at the State Fair. Miss Briggs
learned the mystery of giving the "gentle
and lively touch" to the piano keys while o
pupil under the capable and faithful Princi.
pal of the Music Department of our Graded
School, Miss Sallie Munro:
SWEET MusIc.-Many ladies and gentle
men were attracted to the exhibit of Mr.. N.
W. Trump this morning by the sounds of one
of Trumps handsome Chickcring make pianos,
as Miss Annie Briggs, of Union, rendered
Sleigh Bells in most charming style. Her
soun9sof bells on her fingers accompanying
tti.JJaap tth-Jap s9ppremenr - ----mplete. "
We call special attention to the following
advertisesents on this weeks Supplement :
Leading Emporium of Harry NJ. Cohen &
Bro.
Guns and Ammunition of Foster. wilkins
& Co.
Great Clearing Out Sale of Flynn's.
Stop and Look, at Rice & McLu:e's.
The Banner Dry Goods Store of Rodgcr
& Purcell.
New Jewery of +. G. Trcfzer
Joncsvillc Ahcad-Swink, Oetzcl s. Co.
For Men, Women and Children only, at
w. I. Bcatys.
Also clercn columns of choice miscellaneous
reading.
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DEATH ORA DEsPERAKo.-St Louis, Novem.
Der IA special from Birmingham, Ala,
gives the details of the killing OF desperate
in Marshall County, presumed to BIS Rube
Burrows. Tho shooting was done by ID. A.
Scott. When the outlaw fell, mortally
wounded, he said: "You think am Rube
Burrows, but you arc mistaken. My name
IS Smith," The dead desperate wore
shirt Of mail.
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For the TIMES
THE CoLoRED FARMERS ALLIANCE.

Mr.. EDlroR.-At meeting of the Union
County Colored Farmers Alliance, held at
UnionCourt House, on the 10th inst, n
committee was appointed 10 wait on the
Editor Of the TIMES to see whether we could
obtain column in the county paper for the
benefit Of the colored farmers. The Editor
was not present, but the Local Editor told
them that he would inform our County
Superintendent John d. Norris, in this
weeks mail Of the terms on which we could
obtain n column.
A resolution was passed that each Sub
Alliance subscribe .or at least one copy OF
the TIMES.
A committee on cotton seed was appointed
to wait on Mr.. Nicholson relative to the sale
of cotton seed, and he informed the CON-
mittee that he was not buying seed for
home Manufacturing s' sompany At tGion and
that the seed would be manufactured into
fertilizers, cotton seed meal. &c., for the
benefit OF the farmers.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That rs Mr.. w. A. Nicholson re-
fuses to represent any trust in tbs cotton
seed business, we the colorcd farmers, recon-
mend those who have seed to sell to sell
them to the snid W. A. Nicholson, or some
one who refuses to represent iniuuitous
trusts and combinations.
Resolned, That this resolution be published
IL the Union TINES. The County Conven-
ton requested the County Secretary to write
an article on systematic farming for publica-
tion in the TINES.
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Bay" Our town was kept lively with rail
road whistles after the crash on the Rich
mond and Danvillc road last Monday. Not
less than twenty trains day passed here
from Monday night until Wednesday night
The trains from Charlotte to Atlanta went
round by Columbia to Aston and through
here to Spartanburg. The Atlanta trains
passed here a-whizzing without giving pas
scnGerS time to say how-lyc
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The Southern Mutual Building a,d Loan
Association.
At a meeting of the Union Branch of
the Southern Mutual Building and Loan
Association, held last Tuesday evening,
the following officers were elected
President, John Rodger.
Vice-Prcsident, VIM. McGowan.
Sec. and Treas, Z. J. Arthur. --+---'-
Mcsrss. VIM. MCGOWAN and i. j. Arthur
were added to the Board of Directors.
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Coon ADvIcEs. your temper. Gain

Coon ADvIcEs.--Keop your temper. Gain
little knowledge every day. Make few
promises, and speak the truth. Give fnll
measure and weigh with q just balance.
Consent TO common custom, but not TO com /.
mon folly. BE cautious Of believing Ill, but
more cautious Of reporting IL. Have oour-
age 10 wear your old clothes until you oan
pay for new ones Think of heaven with
hearty purpose and strong hope to get there.
DO good to all, that you may keep your
hiends and gain your enemies. Count your
resources; and find out what you not fl,
fer, aud give up wishing forii.
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TnE FIRST Snow IN ILLINoIs.-Vandalia,
Ill, Nov. 18.-The first snow Of the season
fell here yesterday. The ground is covered
to depth Of three inches on level.
Bloomington, Ill.-A heavy snow Storm
prevailed through this section lost evening,
merging late at night into rain. II was the
first snow of the season, and six or eight
inches fell and melted.
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GoSE WITH HENRY GEORGE. Atlanta
Ga, Nov, l8.--The convention OF Knights
of Labor to-day went into Committee Of the
Whole on the land question. The follow
ing resolution was adopted as the fourth
plank Of the declaration Of principles of
the Knights: "That land, including all
natural sources Of wealth, is the heritage OF
oil the people and should not be subject to
speculative traffic. Occupancy and use
shall be the only title to the possession Of
lond. Taxes upon land should be levied
upon its full value for use, exclusive of
improvements, and shouli be sufficient to
make for the community all the unearned
increment"