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Correspondence Of the Times.
The News Around MeadOr.

MEApoR, June 22.--After O protracted
silence l will give few dots on the CROPS
around here, as have but little other news.
Our community has been the scene of
desperate struggle with the grass for the
last two or three weeks {: but believe We are
about to pull through, conquering it at last
The wheat and oats sown in the Fall have
been harvested, and made very fair yields.
Very few of the oats sown in the spring will
be worth cutting. There was 6 very small
acreage of fgraiu sown in this vicinity. 1t is
a mystery why more attention is not given
10 these important crops. l believe one
reason is the universal custom of letting
cattle run at large during the winter. 1t
seems to me that it would be much better to
convert some of the uncultiva'ed farm lands,
now washing away, into pastures. well set
wi II Bermuda or wire Grass, for winter
pastures, so that the grain crops could bo
given the attention they deserve.
Corn is very promising, especially where
it has been worked.
We have Ind very "nf;a u aoe weather
for cotton ever since it was painted, c,nse-
quently il looks worse now, | think, than
ever saw it at this time Of the year. IL
however is beginning to grow very fast nov,
where it has been work cd.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Mack and daughter,
of Aiken, S. c., are visiting the family of
Mrs. A. Knight
Mrs. Sarah Foote, Of Chester county, is
vi.iting relatives around Meador,
w. BIC
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J" III. nMuK,CE or A PYTHOS.---' hicago.
June l9.-During the afternoon performance
n, sidc-show with circus yestcrd.y n
fourteen foot pythcn attacked Miss rno n
snake charmer, and seriously injured her.
The snake was n nsw acquisiti, II, of bad
disposition. Miss uno had bound the snake
about her and was about u lift another 10
her arm, when it tghtcnei its folds and
caught her left arm in its jaws
Three attendants at once sprung to her
assistance, and it required the united efforts
Of all to free her from the horrible embrace
ot the serpent. Tine jaws Of the reptile hal
TO be pried open before her arm uld he
released. and n physician was cIlc and the
wounds cauterizel, but unless blood p0i.on-
ing sets in the injury will not be scri,ns.
At the time Of the accident the tent was
packed with people and the excitement was
intense. Four ladies' tainted and bad 10 be
taken into fresh air before they recover
cd.
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Correspondence OF the Union TiMi
Riverside Ripples.

Mn. Ep1rop: We have little time to write
lust now, as General Green is waSinS war
fare hot and heavy. Farm work IS bat,y in
the rear Cotton is suffering badly for want
of thinning and hoeing corn is little better
off Some are allowing their corn to stand
too long in grass. They will pay for it next
year. Ten lays of dry hot sunshine wilt
help matters out ,nsiderably. We have no
time now to parly if there is any work in
fellow, it will come ont now. -
Spring oats have improved very much.
They are the only crop that his been benefit
tc by the abundance Of rain.
We hope to find time TO say something on
the much needed legislation neEt week.
Telephone, you are three-th'rds right, in
your way. Improvi lent Farmers have
allowed their farms to 60 down i'll fertility.
Clean culture has caused our hilly lands to
wash, anil the mauurial qualities TO leak out
Mt every rain that falls. Now, Telephone.
tell us the legislation we arc most in need
of, and you will confer n favor.
Miss Katie Moorheai has returned from
College at LaGrand, Ca, just rs bright as
lily. Katie has taken Il high stand in full
college course in English aud the languages,
also in music
Rev. C. C. Vaughn is home from Furman
University. Mr.. Vaughn is preparing him"
self for tho ministry, and is doing it thor
ouqhly.
Rev. C. R. wiNeford VIII preach at
O'clock a. NJ, and az nigh, at early ); c"ndlo
light. JOE.
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Correspondencs Of the Union Tlsss.
All the News Around Pacolst.

PAcoLsr, &. c.. June 22.-Iu consequence
Of the recent heavy rains, farmers ere having
Q tough time killing grass. Labor Is scarce,
and in many instances IL seems impcssib'fso
get enough hands 4, work out crops. E'rf56
afternoon. for se-~-T' s-y% Y-,., s.orv "Rs
oeen . heavy rain between here and Jones'
Vile. Between the latter place and Union
notics that there has mt been quite 50
much rain, and the farmers have hsd . bet
ter opportunity to put their crops 10 good
shape.
work is progressing on the new cotton
mill Of at Trough Shoals. understand
that railroad viii be built from that place
10 Prcolet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Smith met with Q sad
loss yesterday in the death Of their love'y
little girl, about one year old. Thsir friends
sympsthiIe deeply with them.
Mr.. w. Thronwell Haynes. spn OF our
esteemed townsman, Rev. II. NJ. Haynes. is
At home for the holidays. Mr. Haynes borc
off one Of the metals ut the recent Com
mencement Of Wofford College.
DR.. J. ID. Orr, n prominent physician OF
Union County, has moved to Trough Sho,lt
DR.. Orr has many friends in this section
who will be glad to welcome him TO his Few
home.
Mrs. w. B. Thomas, Of Atlanta, has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Lit'leJohn.
Messrs Clarence B. Bryaut aud Wm. Am
bier G,lreith nave returneu 10 uanney Siy
to resume their studies.
Miss Wood, n d,ughter Of Col. A. n.
Wood of Gafney, has ben visiting the
family of Mr.. w. F. Bryant.
Next Sunday is Children's Day at the
| Methods, Church. Mr.. Bernard Is. James
| and others will deliver addressc'.
The friends here Of Mr.. A. +. McKissick
arc glad to hear of his well deserved success.
Miss Perry, Of Wiliiamsi on, is visiting
friends hete.
Mr.. Ed. Dycrs, of Clifton, will open tho
school here next Friday. MIR. Byers is a
teacher of ability and experience.
Miss Carrie Eisou, of Jone-viile, has been
yis;tng f,iecds here,
Ccphns Wood, the colored ma1 who died
near here recently, and whose death was
mentioned last week by your Jonesvilo
Correspondent, was good colored man and
| liked by every one. sEAToN.
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For the TINES.
A Good Word for Jonesville.

Mn. EDIroR.-Whlle am no newspaper
correspondent, permit me to give through
the press my tesim my in favor Of Joncsville
during my short esidence in the town. 1t
was with much reluctance that l can, to
wife. which was clused by certain rci oits
we're circulated in the country against
the people of Jonesvil c, AID now after q
residence there of sixteen month";, | wish to
say from personal experience that these good
people are very much undcrtstimatcd. So
much so that have wished u speak in
their defence for The last six molths re.
When | left Kelton AMI The go people
there, sixteen months ago, Thought would
have to assume new nature totc able to COM
pete with the rough uncou'h people OF Jones'
vile, rs understood them T. b., from reports
in the country but | am CAD to say, Mr..
Editor, that | an agreeab!y surprise bey0n
metsurc to find n people 81 far snpe, 10 to
what had been Informed. | will not TN ler
take to cnumcrAte the many goJd qualities
and the many kindne3ses of these good
people. | c,ull no. ask of n ~ co immunity,
or town if you please, n more kinl reception
than me and mine rec ivsd Oh our arrival
here, aad it sill c)ntiruc', AID | wish to
repeat that find here kind, social, moral
congenial citizenship tha' | dare s,y is not
surpassed in any Town o; community in this
broa1 land Of ours. | woul be gi,i to KIN w
that every commupi'y has 200 an average
cit'zcnshipas poor misr presented J Jonesville.
Yours Truly,
j. +. ALM,N
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Per.irlst

Mr.. &. u MS ChA,snnals.
i.'~at, II. Norman, Of Anders m, is visit
I Ihg relatives and friends in this County.
Charley is one Of the most popular young
men in the City of Anderson.
Miss kittie Carlisle and Mrs. Walter
Bywatcrs nee Miss Lizzie Car is c, of Texas,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Perrin.
Misses Minnie Gee and Salle McKiSsick,
have returned from Converse College for
the Summer vacnti N.
Miss lncz Sarrat AID Mr.. Oliver Sarratt,
have returned from Colleges. at Columbia,
f;- :av vacation.
Misses Mary Daniel. Melissa aad Ida
Brown, of Mullins, Marion County, arc
visiting Mr.. W. d. wilkins AMI family.
Miss Carrie Duncan aud Mr.. Gist Dun
can. nre visiting Mr.. T. c. Duncan and family
Mir. +. G. Otto, of Scranton, Pa, is visit
ing his sister. Mrs. J. G. Oetzcl and family.
Spartanburg. pad Their friends in Union n
visit this woek.
Mr.. Robert Beatty has g,nc to GrecnvilTc,
OH visit to relatives
Miss Lula Vinson, has returned from
School, at Ganney. for vacation
Mrs. J. G. Sheppird with six sweet little
lambs, arc visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Judge Wallace and family
Miss Sarah Cochrauc. daughter of Judge
Cochranc, of Abbeyiile, is visiting Col. I. G..
McKissick and family
Mr.. Howard Carlisle, Master for Spartan
burg County, wa. in town this week acting
As Special Master in an important case of
reference.
Miss Josie Garner. of rinckney. i, visit
ing friends here.
Mr.. Robert Allston, has returned from
the University at Columbia. for vacation.
Rev. T. G. Herbert, Jr., of Johnson, and
Mrs. A. G.. Furmau and Miss Annie Furman.
Of Greenvile. are visiting Rev. W. !. Herbert
and family.
Mrs. NJ. A. Boyd and Miss Bessie Nohcr-
son, left for Asheviilc last Saturday.
Gov. Tillman. accompanied by his wife
AMI daughter, passed through here Tuesday.
en- rome for Sp,r'anburg.
Mrs. W. |. Herbert nnl Miss Nellie
Miller, arc attending the meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society, at Columbia.
Mrs. James II. Max we'll, of GroenviIlc. is
visiting her parents, Judge AMI Mrs Wallace.
and family.
sheriff Long an family are vi.itins rcl,
tive! at Jonesvillc.
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Ready y-inale Calico and Bingham skirt,
also aprons, TT II. ii. COHEN & BROS.

ne9- Some low down, triling. no account,
h,lfraisrd dead beat. slipped into the Local =
Snnctnm last Tuesday. durn. Iii: ahsta,v
ana stole n package Of cigars.
Any ono that wOull steal from The Local
Of n country newspaper, would skin flea
for its hide and tllow and sell its carcus
To the Coosaw Company TO buy n box Of
matches and birthstone II carry with him TO
hadcs to save The devil the expense Of fur
nishing him with an outfit. when no put him
out of his kingdom for fc,r that he would rob
him, the devil. Of his reputation.
We arenow confirmed believer in human
dcpravity.
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SCHOOL Observation-Disclosures Attorney
'cncTal Townsend, who has been i'll at his
momc Tor some time, has returned TO work
lac following opinion fled by him to-day
gives The i,quiry and tho answer:
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENEpAL)
June lS 1891
To The Hon. W. d. hiryicld, State Suner.
intendent Of Education. Columbia, s G.
Dear Sir Your communication of this ,|otc
c ntairing the inquiry whether the poll
and constitutional 2-mill tax should he dis
hirsed hy the trustees Of the new school
district of Kcrshaw or the trustees Of tho
old district, from whi.h tho new ono was
formed aud in re:pGnse tbsreto | have to
~ ny ,!u"t6 perfect howd& h, provides ,,h;-
N, Weak, ll-iormra- IL --~~-vwi i,.u 'hh,"'
ON tho boor. snnsinuch as the l,wfSil. .,h.s .sa,
claim 3 which are chargeabT against the
fund raised for the support of the free pub
lie schools must be signed by n, least two
members fthc board of trustees of the school
district in which the services ars rendered
tn, claims for services in the new school
district OF kcrshaw must to signed hy the
trIstees Of that school district irrespective of
tho kni of fund against which the claim
exists. By order of tho Attorney General
d. A. TOWNSEND.
Assistant Attorney General.
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OMIrnCS FOR me MoSARCHY.- Dublin
June l3.-The Express (libcral Conservative
Of this city today says that the outbreak Of
public feeling which followed the baccarat
scandal revolutions was cminous for the
monarchy. England, the Erprtss aids. will
not forget the character and habits Of the
Prince of Wales rs revealed st the tial.
The result is. according t. the same paper,
that "ihe institution (the monarchy CON
gnec'ed in the minds of the people with bad
associations is obviously in danger" The
kkfyess, in conclusion. says the dsmssal Of
Sir William Gordon Cumming from the army
will be regarded n. a severe rebukc to the
popular sympathies.
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An Alliance Tribute.
MISUNDERSTANDING,

The following Preamble and Resolutions
were adoptei by Fair Forest Alliance, No.
305 at its last regular meeting, June l3,
1891.
The Alliance met at 5. p. NJ After prayer
by tho Chaplain, E. Bearden, and the usual
opening ceremonies, business of Importance
was disposed of. The President appointed
n committee Of three, consisting of brothers
q. c. Grerr. =. Reardcc, ani K. W. HarriI,
to draft suitable resolutions upon the death
of our worthy lecturer and brother, Il. Mac
beth
The committee submitted the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, Ithas pleased an Allwise Provi.
dcnce to remove by death, from our midst
our beloved and worthy brother, Robert
Macbeth.
Re,olped, that while we, the members Of
Fair Forest Farmers Alliance, bow in hu:
BILE submission to our Heavenly Father viii,
we feel that we have sustainsd n great loss
to our order, county and State. 4 friend
genuine, Liud, gentle sud loyal q gentleman
of high ami troSeEa6E instincts and purpo-
ses, anl brother, tried, faithful, Jealous
and true; always ready to help The poor and
needy. lie will be ssdly missed ny many.
Re'olred, That pAge Of our minute book
be dedicated TO his plemory, and that copy
OF of these resolutions )be sent to the USr"s
TINES.
After the usual d ersmopies. the Alliance
was closed.
J. GILES GREER. President.
Secrets ry.
- ~ IL III NJ
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nsa- We have received another long
communication from Mr.. OTIS. II camo too
late for this wock, at any ra,o but having
announced last week TINT wo had given our
readers Tho main re 'sons for being opposed
to the .ubtrcasury scheme aud would then
c'oso tho discussion, as it occupied too much
t'mo and space, and for other reasons, satis-
factory to ourscf, VIC decline publishing it, ~
ii would require a lengthy reply from us
which VIC have neither time nor jnclinat on
TO spend on il.
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FOr CNt lIMEs.
Closing Exsroises Of Furman University.

Tn, closing exercises of Furnan Um;-
versiy began with the commencement SER
mon, by Dr. Charles Manly, Sunday morn
ing the 14th. Dr.. Manley preached from
Numbers, 1873 "If the Lord delight IN us
then lie will bring us into this land and
give it u.s." At night, Rev. W. L. Der.eux,
Of Spartanburg, preached TO the missionary
Societies of the I'm versity, from Luke II: 4.
The house was crowded. to the fullest ca
pacity, both morning and night.
Mouiay morning large congregation
gathered Mt the Opcr. house, to witness The
prize declamations ofright of Furman's boys,
for the medal offered by Rev. Mr.. Mcmillan
and wife, which was AWARDED to Mr.. J. F.
Sander, of Newbcrry. At night we were
highly entertained by m address from that
veteran soldier and Statesman, Gen. NJ. c.
Butler, of lg,feld, to the Literary Societies.
Tuesday morning was given to our sweet
sister students of tbs q. +. c., and w"
watched w!,n much interest their graceful
forms as they swayed to and fro in the cl,s
themes drill. think the confederate
daughters dri the best Of the exercise.
Tuesday evening the reunion OF the
Adelphian Society Of tho University was held.
1t was a reunion, indeed. for all Of the old
graduates seemed to enjoy the meeting
That night WIS the grand concert of the
G.. +. c.
Wednesday morning Rev. +. c. Ilcks,n,
of n. c., addressed the Alumni AS 'ociatio,.
His address wa, we'll delivsre and Showed
deep thought AT night the peol'c again
assembled at the opera house to W tncss the
exercises of the Judson Literary Soc city Of
the G.. +. G. Tho essays, reading. recita'ions
of the young ladies were simply fine.
Thursday morning at 10 o clock, the present
and former students, Alumni, Faculty,
and Trustees, assembled Mt the first B ,ptis
church AMI formed q column, hea led by the
students, and marched to the opera house.
where fourteen Of the University s;udcnts
received their diplomas.
The parting address of DR.. Manly, tho
beloved President cf tNc University, was
touching and full Of soin advise to young
men just going out to bitle with the stern
realities Of life.
The comm III cement exercises Of the
Grcenvile Female C,llsg, took plac: Thrr'-
day night in tho opera house. cannot say
anything aboutu, as | was literally crowdc
out of the house with many o hers who hal
to 60 away because they could no Ct even
standing rom in tho hall
Mr. Editor, it has been my pleasure this
year to DC n student of Flu MN Cnivtr i;y.
and can say that it ha' b zen nine months
proftably speut. Tho University is now
getting on sold bass with the atendince
increasing ye,r'y, AM do MT see why it
will not, with the nes chair o. Lnil and
the other imoortan. changes m.le. b, oie
of the leading institutions of lear"ing in the
South. For moral and religious influence
! do not think n parent C 'ull scad soa to
another ins it ,tion thLt oferS more OF these
advantages than Furn1n University.
confidently hope to s'e mex sessions $
attcnlancs pXcccl this ~ far rs this di |
the last. II. @. A. j.
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Laying tho Corner Stone.

Tho interesting ceremonies of laying the
Corner Stone Of tho Graded School Building
were Fc, formed Wednesday Evening, At G4
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most diSnihed and mascrly manner.
As tho programme Of exercises and the
ceremonies were necessarily delayed to q
very l'te hour, and much ofihe matter neces-
sary TO make u? full aud satisfactory re-
pert could no. be obtained until too la for
publication this week, we arc compelled to
postpone publishing report of it to next
issue.
Although suffering in cnsc ran from an
attack Of rheumatism, Col. McKiss;ck. the
orator f'r the occasion. acquitted himself
well and mado short but very appropriate
address.
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The County Sunday School Convention

We are requested to ask the Executive
Committee Of the County Sunday School
Convention to meet at Union c. H.. on
Sales lay next, to arrange n Programme for
the annual meeting and to decide up'n the
place of meeting.
Schools wishing to have the Conycation
meet with them this year VII please send
their invitation TO Mr.. W. IT, Miller. at
Union, before Salesday.
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Baby Caps from 300 up to 50 ctI.,
Rt II. NJ. COHEN x BROS.

EsYg- The Spartan says: The Garrett
brothers ate talking about building q hun
drcd thousand dollar hotel near their Spring
Such men ns tho Garrett brothers arc worth
having in any community. They are true
Spa tans they spenl their money freely in
building up their own town. first, and carry
every dollar they can into it. Such men
arc the life and hope of tho community in
which they live.
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Coon looKs.-Good looks arc more than
skin deep, upon a healthy cond ton of all
the vital organs. If The Liver be inactive
you have Bilious Look, if your stomach
be disordercd you have Dyspeptic Look
and if your kidneys be affected you have n
Pinched Look. Secure good looks Klcc-
trio Bi'ters is the great Alternative and Tonic
acts directly on these vital organs Cures
Pimples. Blo'ches. Bois and gives good
complexion. Sold at B. +. Poscys Drug
Store, SOC. per bottle
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A New Car Coupler.

Mr. X. w. Tinsley, Of thi, town, has
recently obtained n patent for u new car
coupler oil h's own invention, u full dcscrip-
h'n OF which We will give next week. We
s@f"r"l', how" fy;c get IT, SAT-. s.--'.
7 n,.sarrs,t .m,.e .cnd Tiuslcy has 'SSTiRcS
big bonanz, that will not only fiji his peek o:s
with cash; but he the means Of preventing
the toarful accidents ~ frequently reported
| from the d,>l'y car coupler"
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ma. We wcro in error lest week /,

ae9- We were in error lest week In sta'
ing that Miss Charlotte Aston bad "rcturn-
oil from the Peace Institute nt Raleigh, n.
C, for the vacation Miss Aston is n
Uuph in 81. M.ry's Co'lcg, at Ra'cis
which is one Of the highest institutions OF
learning in this country.
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Knights Of Pylhiss.

Knights Of Pylhiss.
Cherokee Lodge X. Off, held its regular
Convcntion last Monday night. and con
ferrei the ranks Of Page and Esquire
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
Chancellor Commander, W. W. Meador.
Vice Chancellor, II. VI. Sparks.
Prc'ate. 7. Is. Butler.
At the next regular Convention. which
will b' on the 2nd Monday night in July.
ID. j. c. C., c. l.. Bason will be present to
instruct the officers
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How many business men Win their
f.miliss. are preparing TO leave Uoion 7
schools lose by the removals of families fro1t
the town?
3D.. What IL being done. in the way Of
business prospects, or employment Of sny
kind, to at,rict parents. gu, ,rdians and
others 10 coms and settle among Us anil
bring their children TO the Graded School,
for which We are building y $1,000 School
house!
4'h Who is doing anything. or what has
hecn don, toward the propose Cotton Fac
tory!
9th. As the question cannot now in tho
least affect the Cotton Seed Oil Mill and tho
Grade School, in which our people have
invested 81 900. we wouli respectfully ask
some one TO tell US how many, and how
long in the year, operatives are employ cd
and the average weekly wages paid out dur
ing the year by the Oil Mill,
9th. How many bales OF cotton tho mill
brings 10 this town, that womb rot come II
"a not mere now many people 1t ha.
added to our population, and how man.
scholars IL will give to our Graded School
eth. How much money is sent from Union
mon'hiy and annually to buili up other
towns?
Stb, And the last question will soivo the
problem: fall tho money invested by OIL,
ci liens in towns and enterprises in other
localities, in the Oil Mill nnl the Graled
School building Ind been invested in q cot
ton Fac'ory here. would H. not pay as good
d vidends for the investments, by increasing
the ,luo If and demand for real estate
lrs,cad Of diminishing, as now, double OF
treble cur population, business, and bring
that now 90 to other markets, increase
ins;eri ofdiminish, as now, the necessity
for better school facilities, keep our present
good citizens with us and attract others
to come over and help us" build up tn,
town uuA .~'n0\i,h other enterprisesf
Undcrs'a and us, We arc not opposed 10 tn
| Oil Mill and tho Graied School building
but We cIu't help thinking that we've pu
| tho cart before the horse, and virtually don
rs the Irishman said, "taken n renegad
stcp and advanced back ward" many years
We know the retrospect is anything but
pleasant. tut il may act rs n timely warning
for the fnturc. and inspire an effort to dc
something toward making our Graded Schoo
more than handsome building, and for tn,
general welfare Of the town