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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
THE LABOR WORLD.

A FEW competitors use both hands.
A BosToN girl runs . printing once.
ENoLIsH mines employ 6l19 persons:
ENGLAND has had $40 strikes In ten months.
IT. THE ,o2 % @ eco newspapsrsin this country en-
LABOR in Chicago Is better organised than
It ever was before
WYoMINd. Kansas Idaho, Nebraska and
Indians have eight-hour laws.
AN adult laboring man uses up about Ave
ounces OF his muscle every day.
The German Miners Federation has Al,
present 29s local branches In Germany. b
In Ssxony about seventy Per ssnt Of the
workingmen earn less than eit0 per year.
The job printers at Duluth and Superior.
Mimi, have formed an eight-hour league.
THE London Building Trades Council is
composed OF delegates representing 1880
members.
THE street railroad employees of Philadsl.
phia are about to revive their lapsed K. OF
l.. assemblies.
In st. Paul, Mimi. no distinction Is made
In wages of male and female teachers in the
public schools.
The percentage system for the payment
OF union dues is being discussed by the labor
organizations Of Boston.
In some Of the brickyards at Spring wells
N.sSu't oSoAoS VI "Omcu, IL ~ S6lu, dig IN tho
pits and carry the molds.
Sixty tin works are now closed In Wales
an 10000 hands are idle. Many have sailed
to find employment in America.
The secret work Of the Knights Of Labor
has been translated into the German, Ital.
Ian, Swedish and Polish Languages.
The report of the New York Bureau
OF Labor shows an increase of over $6 600. :
600 paid in wages and $31, 600, 900 In value of
production during 1901.
The congress Of the workingmen's social
istic revolution party adopted q resolution
In Paris France, to send to American
miners an address Of sympathy.
SIMON WING, a Boston tailor, for Presi-
dent and Charles Matchett, williamsburg
IN. ~ carpenter, for Vice-President, head
the Socialist Labor National ticket
AT Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. alone,
12OO men and women are employed in the
lobster industry. Five millions Is the annual
catch, which represents Sls0, 900 In value.
GREAT BRITAIN has 1915 cooperative
labor societies. with l, ,055, 968 members $55.-
999, $40 OF share capital, 81, 929, 7O5 Of reserve
fund and an annual business Of $20l, 127, ,O80.
MAYOR G. g. McMILLEN, of DAYTON.
Ohio, issued q proclamation urgently ap-
pealing to the population OF that city 20
cease all kinds of labor and business on
Labor Day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
Smallest OF Paintings.

Probably the smallest painting ever
made was the work Of the wife of
Flemish artist. 1t depicted mill with
the sails bent, the miller mounting the
stairs with sack of grain on his back.
Upon the terrace where the mill stood
was a cart and horse, and on the road
leading to it several peasants were shown.
The picture was Beautifully finished, aud
every object was very distinct, yet II
was SO amazingly small that its surface.
so the story goes, could be covered with
grain of corn.--New York Dispatch.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
MRS. PALMER's HAMMER.
With I, She Will Drive tbs Last Nail in
the Womans Building.

HE design for
that niuch-talk-
cd-of hammer
W it h which
Mrs. Potter Pal
mer is to drive
the last nail in
the Woman's s
Building h a 8
been fixed up
on, Gays the
Chicago Tri-
bune. To de-
terDline what
the hammer
should be like
has been the
work of many
months by the
women of Ne
braska, but they
have succeeded
at last and the
precious imple-
ment is being
executed by an
Omaha 1eweler.
No hammer
Of the like OF
this one has
ever poupded a
nail. The hand
le will be COM
nased of liphf
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

,,sAs Jrftf -
There wa5 not moment to lose. A
certain n1unbof OF miles lessening every
moment, ley between the numbering
freight, witt Davo on board, and the
cruel, sensel61s runaway engine. Be.
tween them Ms Brier Rose, with just
She knew 6sits -loosened rail- or any
obstruction would hurl her TO her doom, !
and still not avert aisaster from Dave.
The whistle Of the "A Sshrilled out un.
earthly screech continually to warn even
the birds from hutterhg too near tho
messenger OF life. @
The engine rocked fApm side to side
at the dizzy rate of speed For the first
time the odor Of hot oil hade Rosa feel
faint. She hung half DIT of the cab
window painting for bNath and her
hands clingipg crazily to the window
for support.
Suddenly she saw smoks in the dis.
tance. Larger and larger grew the
black speck on the track. Faster and
faster few the A to meet il. Nearer
and nearer came the runaway. When
she could plainly see the shape of the
approaching engine she closed the throt-
tie with rush that made the A tremble
She reversed her engine, and at little
less than twenty-five miles an hour be-
gan running away from the runaway,
Slowly, aI2pst -imperceptiblyF II
gained on her bravo engine. A horrible
fear took possession of her that 1t was
coming too slowly, aud that they both
would reach Dawes tram before she
stopped the runaway. She changed the
speed and let the engine gain on her
faster.
"I can signal for the siding if I fail, T"
thought Brier Rose. "Joe will obey my
signal" But she shuddersd.
In sight Of Weeping Willow at last.
The A whistled frantically. Rose sig.
nailed for a clear track, and only train
length apart the A and the runa.
way few past the little station platform,
crowded with every man, woman and
child in town.
Joe understood her plan now. He
bounded into the station, frenzied with
excitement, telegraphed to Red Valley
what Brier Rose was doing; then, from
sheer nervousness, he squeezed Foxy uu-
Ill he yelped wildly.
Out of sight Of Weeping Willow and
Dawes train n-the distance, nearer and
nearer came the runaway. The A snortso
in defiance Of being caught. Rose
braced herself for the shock. Crash l
came the oowcatcher of the runaway into
the unprotected rear of the gallant A.
Rose had loosened her bold, and the con.
cussion flung her to the floor, with her
soft cheek against the cab seat.
Faint with her fall she gathered her
self together and shut off ths steam.
The with the nose of the runaway vic
iously pushing the A., Brier Rose crepI
like cat over the tender, down over the
trembling engine, aud on her hands aut
knees she crawled ovor to the runaway,
up along the boiler side into the cab:
and crashed the throttle shut when tn,
A was within cars length Of Dave,
train.
When she came to herself she was ir
tth6 Red Valley station. Dave was bend
ing over her, aud calling her name with
trembling lips. She opened her eyes
and smiled into his face.
s:Oh, Brier Rose, how could you do
it," he whispered with a shudder.
''I did it for you, David-for you.".-
Now York Press.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Owing to the growth of the English language
and It's continually increasing prevalence, very
much more Is required or an English dietion-
who spent twenty years in preparing his
American Dictionary" would hardly recog-
nze II in the perfection which 1t has attained
in the hands of modern scholars.
Webster's International Dictionary, the last
OF the original Webster" represents fifty
times the amount of literary labor expended
upon the earliest edition, and Is the most COM
lished. Every family Of children should have
ready access to this grand volume. 1t will
answer hundreds of questions for each wide
awake child, and be an ever-present and relia-
bic schoolmaster to the whole family.
voIonad ;ksalf
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
LUxURIES...L BLANKETS.
PATEN Ts#:;;.:::::!!::::;s;:::::::;:;i !::;::;iss;s u!
German
Syrup

Justice of the Peace, George Will
kinson, Of Lowville, Murray Co.,
Minn.. makes a deposition concern
ing a severe cold. Listen to it. "In
the Spring of 1888, through ex-
posire [ contracted a very severe
cold that settled OH my lungs. This
was accompanied by excessive night
sweats. One bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup broke up the cold,
night sweats, and all and left me
i'll a good. healthy condition. can
give German Syrup my most earnest
commendatiou. d
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

The New Zealand Government pro.
poses starting a silk industry in its north.
cru districts.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Clusters of clover, If hung in room
aud left to dry and shed their perfume
through the air, will drive away flies.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
:MarRnfeed.

We are willing to stand the loss. II you buy
u bottle of Bile Beans Small and do not get
double value write us and we will cheerfuliy
refund your money. j. +. SMITH d Co,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
BRIER ROSE ! !

HE Weeping Will.
low telegraph Office
faced the level
prairie. Up and
down before it. like
shining ribbons, lay
the railroad tracks,
converging m s.
teriously until dis
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

The Salvation Army are about to build
headquarters for Ireland at Belfast, to
cost $40, 600.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Cure for Colds, Fcvcrs and General Debilit,
Small Bile Beans. pc. per bottle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Tho new fourth class at West Point
Military Academy will contain 206 mem.
bers.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Sample Package Mailed Free.
Address SmdR Bile Beans. New York.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
a SONG IN THE NIGHT.

Yesterdays sunshine
Was so bright!
Yesterdays burdens
Were 50 light!
Yesterdays hand-clasps
Were so sweet!
Yesterdays hours
Were SO feet!
well.a-1ay! Yesterday drops her ross
Petal by petal, aud softly goes
BecS to the bosom Of Coils repose.
Israel Jordan, in Youths Companion.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

These Is aS inch display sdver,isement IN
alix Q except one word. The same Is true OF
each now one appearing each week, from Tho
DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This house places q
Crescent" on everything they make and pub
llsh., Look for IL, send them the name OF the
word and they wilt return you BOOB, BEAUrI-
rUL LITH00RApHs OF SAMPLES vRH1
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Melancholy promptly relieved by Small Bile
Beans.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

No Chinese has been naturalized for
thirteen years.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
TEE Knights OF Labor have at present
about 5000 members in Wsst Virginia.

Sos otD RstLAsLE EYE.wAr.n cures weak or
| Unnamed eyes, or granulated lids without palm
IS cents JouN n. DfcxEy Drug Co, Bristol Va.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

For impure Of Thin Blood, Weakness, Mala-
re Neuralgia, Indignation. and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron BitterH-it gives strength.
making old persons feel young-and younS
1er1ons strong: pleasant 70 take.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

TEE acreage Of watsrmelons at the South
is twenty. ave par cent less this year than
last. .
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Steps are beng taNeN to establish a
council OF agricultu,c tasmania.
A colored man lives longer in the
South than he does in the North.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
A Great Rook.

NORTHERN Mexico is again confronted by
q total crOD failure
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

iuss now Sues specially bewitched about
him. After keepin' straight for forty
years he's taken to drink. The girl
Knows he'll lose his job II the company
gets wind of 1t, aud she watches him
like a hawk" +.
"What's Bryan's RunP
Horseshoe to Powder erik. She
knows every inch of track and siding.
And I wish you could see her handle sht
critter. She knows all Bryan does, and
she's heap sight quicker calc'latin' than
the old man. It's wuth while to see her
oil and clean the machine. She goes
over it spry as kitheu."
ashes handsome" said Dave, sim.
ply. s ~
s'Humphi Handsome is as handsome
does" observed Joe, grumpiiy. t'She
is cold as ice and hard as q rock. It's
my belief that she amt got no heart
same as other wimmin. Aud sassya
LORI"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

pulled she throttle valve out to It's full
extsnt. Tho engine shivered all over,
and at s6ftY-two miles an hour the A,
driven BY Brier Rose, leaped down the
track TO meet the runaway.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

Dyspepsia, impaired digestion, weak
relieved by Reecham's Pills. Is cents box.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
A i.iYal ofthn Graat Eaatarn.

l. NDoN, ENGLAND. The Campania, the
iara est s 'eamship in the world, was launch.
Cd on the Clyde. The spectacle was
witnessed by an enormous crowd and the
affair was in every respect successful.
The Campania was built for the Cunard
Steamship Companies for New Yord and
Liverpool service. Lady Burns christen.
ed the ship in the usual form.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

FoR Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and Stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters. THO Best
Tonic, it rebulds the system, cleans the Blood
and strength hens tho muscles. A splendid tom
10 for weak and debilitated persons
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

TaIsrY sardins factories iu Maine sts
caosed because there II no run OF suitable
sised hsh to pack. *
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

1t doesn't take bic OF meauness out
Of rascal to polish him.--Ram's Horn.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results wbcs
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it il pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eAectually. dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is tho
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known. sS~
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50a
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FI0 syrup CO.
SAN FhAEcisc0. CAL.
tov'svitlf. ~. sfW roRx M.x
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

HxRvAnT girls are organising in Chicago
and intepd TO strike for more wages during
the Worlds Fair.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

J. g. Parker. Fredonia, N. Y, says. shall
not call on you for the 500 reward, for 1 be-
Hevc Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case
81 catarrh. Was very bad" Write him for
particulars. Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

When she came to herself she was in
tho Red Valley station. Dave was bend
ing over her, aud eaIIing her name with
trembling lips. She opened her eyes
aud smiled into his face.
"Oh, Brier Rose, how could you do
ita' he whispered with shudder.
stI did it for you, David-for you.".-
Now York Press.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16
The Only One Ever Printed.

A aEitERAL expansion OF trade has do
yelopod itself.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-16

A was within a cars length Of Dawes
train.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-08
They Say It's True.

That the republicans had slim turn
out down town last night.
That the sidewalk ordinance that the
city council had in mi ID has got lost in
the shuffl;.
That the people on lower Third ave-
aue breathe easier since the pavement
has been cleaned.
That Rock Island has done more build
ing SO far this year than any year in the
city's history.
That overcoats and wraps are now in
order.
That the city needs street sweeper
and needs it badly.
That the police haven't got the edge
any on the fire department in getting
any calls.
That this being leap year has some
thing to do with the long list of autumn
nal weddings.
That Rock Island has surpTieirg
mum Der of young men who will cast n, T
first vote for Cleveland and Stevenson
this fall.
That divorce case is not improbable
in prominent family in the city.
That the people are confident that the
council will see the ACCESSIBILITY OF putting
in q couple of more fire stations.
That more will be heard shortly about
the prize fight at Andalusis last summer.
That Capt. Robinson and Capt. Stew
art do no speak as they pass by.
That Senator Mills will draw an i'm
mense crowd.
That Rock Island has seen prosper
Gus year and has bright prospects ahead.
That the Union still has that bundle of
fire works ready and is waiting for call
from the campaign clubs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-08
BRIEF MENTION.

Toe jury in the damage suit of Noldt
| Us. Meyers. this morning returned a YER
dict allowing the plaintiff 800.
Judge Smith adjourned the circui,
court today until Monday at IL o'clock
and left for his home in Gslesburg.
Turnkey Wright at the Jail. yesterday
received Gust Hogburg. sent down by
Justice Kerne of Moline. for 60 days.
Len Stockwell came down from Cor
dovs Thursday and yesterday he retu ne J
| accompa panied by Harry O'Dsy, who will
spend the winter there They expect to
spend come time hunting on the Mari as
de Os;er.
james Msucker has again opened his
horseshoeing shop on Seventeenth street.
where he will be glad to aee all his old
patrons. Mr.. Msucker's reputation in
this line of work has always been the
highest and he will no doubt have plenty
to do. He will, however. have plenty
of help and be prepared to do work on
short notice.
At the close of the Military Track Re-
union Association of the Eleventh Cen
gressionsl district at Macomb Yesterday,
DR.. S. G. Plummer was elected surgeon
for the ensuing year. Gen. w. A.
Schmitt was one of the speakers of
the closing festivities. The place of the
next meeting was left to the winter
meeting, when Il. ok Isl nd should pre-
sent its claims.
Yesterdays RACES Of the Davenport
Mile Track club were: first the 2:27 trot
for purse of $500, won by Arlington in
best time of 2:25. The second race, 90
tro., purse of $500. was won by Clara
P, with best time 2:17. The third race
the 2:l5 pacing. with purse OF
$500, was not finished. darkness inter-
tervenipg. and the events of the week
will be concluded today
Russell II. Conwell, of Philadelphia
opens the second annual course 10 be
given by Rock Island Lecture association.
He lectures at Hsrper's theatre NJ It
Tuesda7, Oct. 10 Reserving VI seats be-
gins Thursday morning at 7:30 at Hsrper
house ph ,rmscy. The Washington, D
G. Republican says: The wheel of time
has carriel uader the great lecturers Of 90
years ago until Talmage and Conwell are
almo. the only popular lecturers living
who may be said to have q national repu-
tation."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-08
Judge Drury.

Judge J. W, Drury was q visitor in
our Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty
seven years ago he presided in this court.
At that time there were six counties in
the district with one Judge to do the
work. Now there are six counties in the
district and three judges. Judge Dru.y
sat with Judge Smith for time and then
visited Judge Glenn's court in the super
Wis rs room His visit revived pleas
ant mem ories Of former days.
He came to Rock Island county over
so years ago; was a member of the old
law firm of Knox s Drury, known in its
day all over northern Illinois. He is now
in his S0lh year. and is hale and hearty,
except his eyes:ght has grown poor. He
spends his summers on his farm which
he has placed in q high state of cultiva
ton 1t is the old Hartman farm near
Milan. His winters he spends in the
south as rule and in travelling. His
wife is always by his side. He is at
present the CUES. of Maj. Connolly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-08

Saturday. October Stb, we will reduce
prices on pitchers of ell kinds, and on
sugar and cream sets.
One line of glass cream pitchers will be
put at cents each; but the average on
pitchers of all kinds will be one-fourth
eff This will apply to every Kind of
pitcher; plain white, brown, decorated;
iron. stone, Rockingham. china; every
thing with q spout and handle except
toilet ware, will go.
On sugars and creams, a reduction of
one fifth will be made. In this, also,
nothing will be excepted; and one style.
japanese. prettily decorated, will he put
at 80 cents the set.
Did you ever see a lady who had too
many pitchers?
G.. M. LOOSELY.
Crockery Store,
iGs second avenue.
Rock ls!and,IlI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-08
BleSSed Sleep.

Mrs. Catherine Cary died at the home
of her son. P. j. Cary, 1924
Sixth avenue, at 7:30 this morn
ing. of the infirmities of ad
vsnced years. having been an invalid for
nearly year; and since last winter when
she suffered an attack Of the grip, had
been bed ridden. Deceased was born in
Ireland 70 years ago. her maiden name
being Catherine Glenn. She married
Patrick Cary in the old country. and her
husband dying there in 1866. she came to
America in 1878. and to Rock Island.
She leaves three sons-T. F. and Dennis
in Chicsgo. and P. j. in Rock Island.
She was q woman who enjoyed the warm
friendship and love Of all who knew her,
and much heartfelt sympathy will be ex
tended to the sons in their loss.
The funeral srradgements have not yet
been perfected.