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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-27
A RETURN TO PEssIMIsM.

In these days when freedom of thought is
encouraged rather than repressed, when the
theological cree.ls of past centuries are be-
coming less onerous and overpowering, when
the mind of man is open to speculation and
contemplation of subjects hitherto held
sacred from criticism or dispute, society
seems to be getting around to the old ideas
of the ancients on the subject of life. Pes
simism is rather becoming the fashion.
Henry George sees poverty and misery in
creasing with advancing progress. Human
nature. he thinks, is not improving. A
harder and more helpless slavery is being
imposed upon the mass of mankind than
what has been destroyed. The blessings of
material progress are being turned into q
curse. And, amid all, the struggle for
bread grows iercer and stronger. The REM
edy that George provides is to make land
common property. But who believes that
that would hurry up the millennium?
Edward Bellamy holds that the golden
age will come as a result of the nation be-
coming great trust or corporation, and as
suming control of all the industries of the
country. But will it? An English phil
osopher affirms that there is 10 happiness
for nineteen-twentietbs of the worlds in
habitants. Will Bellamy's ideal OF life
make this countless host happy and con-
tented? If all men are to become happy in
his way, would 1t not repeal the whole ordi-
nance. of foreordination?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-27
ToLsroI's STRANGE THEORY.

But another remedy to sbate and finally
make void the miseries Of life is not only
proposed by Schopenhauer, tie apostle of
pessimism, but by Tolstoi, the reformer,
who bases his religion and views upon a
literal Interpretation Of Christ's Sermon on
the Mount. What seems strange is that the
unorthodox pessimistlc philosopher should
advocate for the abolition of all the ills of
life the same system Of celibacy held by the
fathers of the church and supported in their
practice. And Tolstoi, with all his
ardent piety, backs up the scofing
philosopher with the same view and
bases his argument on tie teachings of
Christ and his apostles and Bible proofs.
"Christ," he says. "did not marry, nor did
he establish marriage; neither did his dis
ciples marry" Hence it follows as he
adds, that "to contract marriage is, from a
Christian point of view, not a progress to
better things, but fall" He saws in sub
stance that the argument against celibacy is
that it would result in the annihilation of
the race, but as the race is doomed to death
anyhow, both by religion and science, it
would make little difference whether 1t came
sooner or later.
These strange views from such widely
different sources will strike the wsrld as
fanstical, ridiculous and unnatural, but
with the illustration of economy, where
celibacy Is practiced as more holy than
marriage, they can hardly be denounced Us
impossible. But. while s,ms may prefer .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-27

The principal consumers of coca in Peru
and Bolivia are the Quichus and Aymara
Indians. In the tombs of the ancient Peru
yiaus there may always be found buried
with the mummy a small quantity OF coca
leaves, together with an earthen vase or jar
that once held lime or potash. To this day
potash is eaten with the coca, The whites
and cholos (hali-breeds) seldom use coca at
all. except sometimes as an infusion In cases
of debility. The infusion is made in the
same manner as tea, except that the first
water is thrown away, being too strong and
bitter. The second sleeping is not disagree
able to the taste and is extremely exhilarat-
ing. A species of wine il also being made
for medicinal purposes-comparstively
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28

but, judging by what others FAY, think we
are doing very well, while from some others
opinions, we are doing nothing. You see
one cannot tell, but will fix my decision on
the fret.
We had meeting on the 9th and initiated
one new member. and the meeting previous
I'VE meet twice month-there was another
initiated, and there are two awaiting initia-
::ofi. SO Jo'i can see We are growing, and
souebody is putting confidence in the order.
Our last meeting was quite an enjoyable one,
regardless Of the snow on the ground, aud
the chilly evening, and the place we met in
Our re. nlnr place Of meeting is in the Santuc
Academy building, but on this occasion we
could not find the key, and the windows
were securely fastened, and for while we
wero almost ready to give up meeting, when
one suggested to adjourn to the pines, but
thinking the rines might have eyes, we
finally settled down in Treasurer DR.. ]. p.
Thomas old store, and used as seats old
boxes and piles Of peas, sc.
The Secretary used tho counter for desk,
and his seat was so low that most of his
writing had tobe done in standing position.
Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable meeting
and all present was in lively frame of mind,
and felt paid for our trip. I will say here,
that all Of the Alliance meetings would be
better attended and more enjoyed il all
like them as well Z. W. j
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
INFORMATION WANTED.

Mr.. SroKEs.-The Asbury Posioffice mere,
receives the TInEs, published on Thursday,
until the following Saturday evening.
The TINES for Asbury reaches Jonesville
on Friday short time after the mail returns
to Gaffney, consequently it remains at Jones
vile "a hours. Why could not we get OUT
paper on Friday? expect all other parts
of the County get their TINES before we do
"Vox" says their TINES come on Friday.
had rather always get the last issue Of the
TINES before prepare for the next and but
do go can write no earlier than on Monday
The matter for the issue OF the 2lst was
mailed at Asbury Tuesday, the 18th, and
why did it not reach you?
ALLIANCE EDITOR.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

These terms express extremes from
esch other. Did you ever see young
man that DIVIDED all his gentility to the tailor,
and possessed so much brass that II
showed itself in large gold chain, sally
forth from the low circles Of town in q
ired .urncut, with cigar in his mouth,
whiskey in his stomach, and lust add cor
rup,iou in his hearth Such characters are
whits-washed.
Did you ever see some intelligent, noble,
sweet aud innocent country girl, the sun
shine and joy Of homo, whose particular and
! watchful mother had taught her the princi-
piss Of truth and virtue, to be led to the
hymenial altar by q such q character, and
Ind ont, when too late, that she lad been
deceived, end her life was to be one Of hope.
less miscry 2ss7Alasl ] have known such
eedafrenees. Mothers teach your daughters
the edscsptivcness Of gilded appearances.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
The Dow Law Cotton Planter
AND {
GUANO DIsTIBUTOR.

TIME DOW Law COTTON PLANTER
IL is acknowledged to be the very best
Cotton Planter in use; but II l,as an addi-
tionai value to every Farmer. IL Is also q
frst-class GUANO DISTRIBUTOR, distrlbu-
ting any qunntity required with great accu-;
racy, and without any waste.
For Sale by PANT BROS.
March z 10 8t
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28

AN ALLIANCE PRoTEsr.-Greenville, s. c.,
March 15.-The Hon. M. L. Donaldson, man.
ager Of the State Alliance Exchange, sent q
telegram to the chairman of the the agricul.
ture committee Of the House protesting in
the name Of the State Exchange against the
Congo bill for taking cotton seed products
now pending before tho committee.-Mews
and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
THE ASSETS ARE INVESTED AS FOLLOWS:

Real Estate and Bond & Mortgage
Loans, $oe,aoi ,o18 Ia
United States Bonds and other
Securities, S0,323, 400 81
Loans on Collateral Securities, ss,s45, 800 90
Cash In Banks AMI Trust Companies
at interest, es,ess,css 70
Interest accrued, Premiums defer
red and In transit, etc. t3,SSt,Sf2 20
sIs6, ,4Oi, ,sss os
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
rHs sAHrUc ALLIANCE.

MR. Epsron You were telling of some
children who could ouly be induced TO do
suything by telling them not to do ii, and
th1 that was Jour last alternative, so
thought thatI would bo like those children
and do what you tell us not to do--writc.
Human nature.
! hsys no news, nor much information,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
List Of Letters

Remaining in the Postoffice at Union, for
the week ending March %, 1890.
Thomas Faucet. IAdeline MdKenzie.
r. s. Grant. j. p. Presnel.
Miss Gcorgiana Jones. Dina Thorn.
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say ifadvertised, and will be required
to pay one cent.
J.C. HUNTER, P. NJ.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
Liabilities dneludins Reserve at 800,
Si28,7i4,OT0 IS (

ROBERT A. GRANNISS. vice-President.
ISAAC IF. LLOYD, I'D vice.President.
WILLIAM J. EASToN, Secretary.
EDWARD L. GERHARD,
Gen. Ag't. Columbia, 9. G.
GEO. MUNRO AND p. NJ. COHEN,
Agents. Union, s. c:
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
For sale.

YNESTED Italian Queen Bees aud Colonies.
Il T. NJ. LITTLEJOHN,
Star Farm.
March IA IL st*
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-28
SEED POTATOES.
"E HAVE In stock the following varie
w ties of Northern Potatoes:
GENUINE EARLY ROSE,
PEERLESS, BURBANK,

AND dOODkiCH,
and u you want any other variety we will
&c, them for you.
We have also jus. received fresh lol OF
johnson & Stokes reliable Garden Seeds,
and have some new varieties. Call and ex-
smine them.
We have In stock full line OF s sple
aud Fancy Graceries,: such rs Flour, Meal,
Bacon, Lard, Hams, Sugar. Coffee, Grits,
Salts Syrups, Condensed Milk, Chocolate,
Cocoas, Desicated Coccanut, Flayoring Ex-
tracts and q full line Of Canned Goods. -
Cali and get prices.
H.F. scAIFE & SON.
feb ~ . ~
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-10

The little l have seen of the world or
known of the history of mankind. teaches
not in anger.
When take the history of one poor heart
that has sinned and suffered, and represent
to myself the struggle and temptations it
has passed through; vicissitudes of hope
and fear; the pressure of want; the deser-
tion of friends; the scorn of a world that
has little charity; the desolation of the
minds sanctuary; the threatening voices
within it; health gone, happiness gone; even
hope. that remains the longest. gone-I
would fain lay the erring soul of my fellow
man tenderly in His hands from whom it
came. .-Longfellow.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-10

Governor Hill has pardoned the youngest
convict in Sing Sing to enable him to con-
test his fathers will. The other convicts
are now chanting, "Where There is Will
There is Way."-Minneapolis Times.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-10
HOW THINGS GO RIGHT AND
WRONG.

GEORGE MCDONALD.
Alas! how easily things 60 wrong;
sigh too much or kiss too long
And there follows a mist and a weeping rain
And life is never the same again.
Alas! how hardly things go right!
'Tis hard to watch on a summers night,
For the sigh will come and the kiss will stay,
And the summers night is winters day.
And yet how easily things go right!
If the sigh and the kiss of a winters night
Come deep from the soul in the stronger ray
That is born in the light of winters day.
And things can never 60 badly wrong
If the heart be true and the love be strong;
For the mist if it comes and the weeping rain
Will be changed by the love into sunshine again
Selected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-10

Religion is slave to no sect, takes no pri-
vate road, but looks through nature up to
natures God. Pope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
FAIR FOR 4 HARD WORKING MISSION.

The Hfth annual report Of the Mission Of our Lady
Of the Rosary for the protection Of immigrant girl, at
Castle Garden Is a cIedtabe one, nearly 1000 young
Immigrant girls averaging twenty years OF age having
passed through it, Home for the year just ended MI
Of these young girls remained AT the Home for more
or less time. AS circumstances demanded namely
I'll either sent their journey to other parts of the
country, delivered 10 their relatives and friends,
until employment secured for them.
The large daily expenses incumbent up0n tile Mis-
sion from the work, together with the interest upon
mortgage Of $50 900. have been successfully met lcav
Ing a mail surplus in the treasury To begin the now
wear. 70 help to ply off part of IN, oppressive
debt, and 10 increase The usefulness Of the mission the
Rev Father Caliaghan intends to hold Metropolitan
Fair, beginning Immediately after Easter.
Many 81 the churches have already become deeply
Interested IN the success 81 this worthy enterprise
and have volunteered 10 have tables representing their
parishes In its interest. Among them are the new
Cathedral Sacred Heart, st. John the Evangelist, our
Lady Of Good Counsel. st. Catherine of Genoa, Holy
Name. and others already preparing for the work
The clinirnan Joseph j. O'DnnOhuo, who is one 81
the trustces of tho hsttuton has been from the be
ginning indefahgabo In his efforts 10 forward the In
trrests OF tie fair and under his energetic guidance
thefo 10 little doubt OF It's success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
THE yrv CHAMBERLAIN IN OFFICE

Chamberlain Grain succeeded in pefectlng his bond
YESTERDAY and presented II at the Controllers once signed
executed The sureties were a. given In Tho
Tribune yesterday. They signed for 100000 Jusufyng
double In the absence Of Controller
Myers, who Of town for day or two on pri
business, Deputy Controller Richard A Storrs eK
snned instrument and finding II In satisfactory shape
approved II Acting Controller. Mr. Grain then went 10
the Mayors once and Mayor Grant administered the oath
Of Office The Mayor wished his appCntee a prosperous
and successful administration and about noon the new
Chamberlain entered his ONCE In the stewart building
and assumed control IL IS understood that Deputy Cham
berain Ladd and the other officials viii retain their
place.
EXChsmberlain Croker and his started for
Europe the Fulda yesterday morning AS had been
nounced. Mrs Croker reached the pier carriage at
80 She accompanied by Father Justin presi.
dent Of Manhattan College and Father Grnnen Of the
institution. She had few her hur.
band boys the saloon II the Fuda before signal
for starting given Park Commissoncr Gallup County
Clerk Reilly and one or two other friends besides the
clergymen, stood beside Mrs. Croker pier shs
waved her asisvs 10 her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
WORKING FOR THE INDIAN

Tho Brooklyn Women, Indian Association, which for
the last seven wears ha- devoted itself
pubc interest In the improvement Of the American In
dans and the founding OF several missions among tribes
n the Indian Territory has under establish.
mcnt a mlsson the Piecan indians. To secure
the necessary aid the members propose giving
large entertainment. the OF which has been de-
tcrmncd upon
4 meeting held in the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation Building yesterday morning called 10 order by
the president MIR. r.. \. Van Idcrstcin Miss Harriot
Young. who for some years wa u teacher among the
Plrean vdians gave a short talk about her life
tho Indians She spoke very cncouraRngy Of the work
already accomplished in the schools and showed the
need Of mission work among people, tho children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
nlc srrrLr on oRANGrS HERE

The orange trade b. Boo state that is nn AL factory
10 the dealers this city. although the consumers
have reason 10 be pleased with H. Ih" open winter
has caused the crop 10 Florida 10 upcn n"" n'N carly
and a, a result there Ia, been something # q glut
in the market here. Lat week 100000 boNc,
arrived here an unusually large number. Tic oranges
are Of exceptionally fine quality, a. the season h
Florida has been dry. The Indian River crop which
generally begins to arrive N Hcw-iorh ABOUT Mach
l. rpencd q month earlier than usual tlir year and
shipment, from the indian River section nave already
reac he'd ms CITY In consequence Of tho heavy -hIp
ments, prices nave declined from % cents 10 al .
box IN the last ten day.
The glnt however. VIII probably be- over I'm few
day. The low prices and line quality "i the run
have attracted many buyer, ana growers nave also
made mailer .hpments IN the lat days than they
nahe last week. Con -cquoniy a moderate rise In
prices is expected In few DAYS. Golden ru.scts
now sell AT Wholesale for from ~ - 10 3 - box.
ana fancy" oranges about % cents box higher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
LENTEN RULES FOR CATHOLICS.
A CIRCULAR ISSUED BY MONsIGNoR PRESTON
TO BIZ READ IN THE CHURCHES.

A CIRCULAR ISSUED BY MONSIGNoR PRESTON
TO BIZ READ IN THE CHURCHES
The instructions to be followed by Catholics for the
Observance of Lent have just been issued ty Mon
sipnor Preston, who has charge of the diocese dur
ing the absence Of Archbishop Corriran. The GER
cular referring to those who exempt from The
obligation Of fasting but not OF abstinence from flesh
meat except in special Of sickness saws that
such persons shall lie the "in6rm. those who are
attaining their growth. those whose duties arc Of
an exhaustng or laborious character, women in
pregnancy or nursing infants, and those who are
feebled BY old age All the week DAYS Of Lent from
Ash Wednesday Easter sunday, according to the
circular are fast days Of precept one meal, with
the allowance OF a moderate supper in the evening.
These dispensaons for this diocese granted by the
authority Of the Holy See;
The use of flesh meat, also of eggs and white
meats is permitted at every meal on the SUNDAYS Of
Lent and at the principal meal Monday. Tuesday.
THURSDAY and saturday. with the exception of Embcr
Saturday and Holy saturday.
The Of white meats Is allowed every day IN
Lent at the evening collation., and also At the principal
meal the days on which the use OF flesh meat Is
forbidden
small piece Of bread with A cup Of coffee tea or
chocolate. can be taken in the morning.
Where il j. not convenient 10 take the prlnclpu meal
ct il is lawful to inver the order and take the
collation. In the morning and dinner in the evening
Dripping and lard may be used I'm the PREPARATION
Of The tlnds - food which are permitted 49,. 49,.
hsh cannot be used with flesh meat at the same meal
AT any tine during Lent.
Those who are exempt from the prccept of fast
ing parake Of acsh meat every meal during the
day, when by special indulgence flesh meat is per
mitted at the principal meal.
These instructions will be published at the masses
IN all the Catholic churches TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
IMPORTING DIAMONDS rHRorGH TIE NAILS.

package Of diamonds valued at ~ 800 was
seized in the postoffce department Of the Custom
House Friday. for violation OF the postal laws
The diamonds were imported for p. II. Davis & Co.,
of No. 81 Maiden Lane. member Of the firm called
OF the Custom House and said that the agent who
imported the diamonds offended no violation of the
laws. II appears that no suspicious are entertained
that he did. and is believed that secretary Window
will release the gems after the owners have paid a
fine equivalent 10 the duty on the stones.
While this under consideration At the
Custom House Edmund Lorbacler. broker, of the
firm of Hcnsel. Bruchmann & Lorbacher, came to the
Custom House with package Of diamonds addressed
b his firm. On the envelope written In German,
stake duty Mr.. Lorbacher explained that this
package had slipped through the posoiice department.
of the Custom House, having been imported through
the mails by agent who did not understand the
law but who had written Take DUTY TO show that
The package contained dutiable articles The da-
monds were worth S4OO, and Of course, Mr. Lorbache
recovers them on the payment Of the duty after the
formalities have been completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
4 WEEK ~ THE ZEAL ESTATE MlRKEE
PROSPECTS or LIVELY business sYNDIcATEs
QUIETLY At WORK.

From htcst Indications it seems as though any
gloomy iorohodings Of real estate regarding bust
ne poets for the year not destined 10 be
realized. Last week the market showed sudden ana
marked revival which has every appearance Of
continuing for weeks. Although sales nave
not for the most part, been large, they have been
sufficiently numerous 10 keep brokers busy.
south Of Fifty ninth ST. the demand for desirable
property is strong some wcilknown spectators
have been dealing largely, and with highly proh'-
able results. some ~ their figures showing
net returns ranging from 10 10 30 per cent.
West side lots are selling wcll. while the Prospective
construction Of bridge, across Wc,tst. has Induced
many keen and we'll informed epcculatore. who gen
orally couriyc 10 reap good return Tor their outlay
To buy property I'm the nciehborhood.
An important announcement. posted last week was
that Of The sale on February by \ II. Muller & son
Of the stephen j.. Mray estate under an order of the
supreme Court. The sale VIII include property in
Rcade chambers. Washington. Harrison. Jane West,
Fourteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty first and Twenty
Third SIS and Eighth aud ninth avcs while there
arr, twenty eight lots n hundred and nineteenth.
one hundred AMI thirty third. ono hundred and thirty
fourth. one hundred and nifty sc' cnh aud one nun
drcd and ili} eighth SD. Inc report mat many so
called -vpdicatc-. both English and American, are
secretly buying up city real estate II supported In
.otuc mra .irr by the fact that Mc,,r, lntcrncycr
A ouggcnhcin,r. representatives. In this country 81
AN English brewing syndicate, have recently been
bnving largely. II is positively known that at least
two American corporations are making hcdNl pur-
eha,cs. MI detailed information on tho subject Is.
however. refused hy the persons most concerned.
The director, oi the Real Estate Exchange held
thctr regular monthly meeting on Tuesday and passed
a resolution which provides that charge OF cents a
name shall Dee made for all inquiries AT the Information
cut Of tnc Bonri the Lcg atvc COMMITTEES met and
added the names Of Abraham Dishcckcr and George
; Lcspina,sc TO the subcommittee on Rapid Transit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
cJGARyAyrFAcTrRrRs' CONVENTION.

The cigar manufacturers Of tho United states viii
hold their fourth annual convention at the FIFTH
Avenue hotel on the evening Of February Il" Among
the several important subjects Of interest to the
cigar trade 10 be discussed the following: Tho
Internal revenue system, the import stamp. the farm
on imported tohaccos, the establishment Of an official
apprentice system trade discount, and pos, datings.
transfers Of brand, used by lobbcrs a change Of
manufacturers and cigar trade marks.
Unusual preparation, are being made IN order that
the dinner at Dclmonlco's on the following evening
may be one Of the most notable ever given by the
association The following Will respond 10 toa-ts A.:
General W. T. sherman, Colonel Robert g. lngcr-oll.
Major H. |. Grant General stewart l.. WOodford,
Judpe David McAdanl. CYngrc-~mcn W BDurhc
Cochran and Amos J. Cumming, and senator Jacob A.
Cantor,