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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

A report issued by the London So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children has caused a sensation by the
statements it contains relative TO the
cruel and oft times iuhuman pun'shments
inflicted upon children. The society mas
interfered with clergymen, officers, par
risters and other members OF the gentry
who It had learned were treating their
children inhumsrly. Among the pun.
ishments people of this class inh'c'cu
upon the helpless children are mentioned
sticking pins in them, placing lighted
matches up their nostr'is' ourh'ps
wounds upon them with Matches break
ing the limbs Of two-year-old babies IN
/ three places, tying rope aroun' a ''N
2 year old boy cu@; dipping him in'o
canal repeatedly until he was eSaauSte'
keenino child in a cellar until ITS hesr
turned green, tying cords arolni tn'
thumbs of a child and then tying u 10
bedstc,' AID beating it with th'fH
br !,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
NOW COMES THE JUNE RISE.
The Mississippi Levees Are Crumb4
ling Away.

| NEW ORLEANS, LA.-The river Mon
aay morning reached tie highest point
known here for the past As years. and in
consequence New Orleans is to- day, lit.
orally speaking. an island. Crevasses
ABOVE, crevasses below, the raging river
In front and the rapidly rising Lake
| rontchsrtrain in the rear have hemmed
the city In aud traffic on three roads has
uoeh suspended. At midnight
the gauge read 1S feet above high wafer
mark. People who knew we'll what this
rise meant hoped that by morning there
would be decline, but whee davbrcak
came and the gauge was scanned old.
timers were staggered when they read
At six o'clock the first break was re-.
ported. 1t happened at Belmont place.
s6out twenty miles above the CITY on the
NENssipi Valley road; rs feet of the
gave way at one clip and the water
'f"lin an hours time had dug channel
Twelve feet deep. The Valley tracks
were quickly under two feet of water and
all traif' Ms stopped.
FoliowlnS C-.scly !u the reports from
Belmont c'mc thr news of three breaks |
eleven miles below ,hc city, all within
one mil of each other. The first break
"s|u'cu W Stonov near where q CrCvasSc |
occurred a month ago but no% closed. IL
started Mt fifty foot race, but wiAcnc6 60
rapidly that by noon it was one hundred
ieet wide and ten feet deep au& .;;ll
breaking. The second break was At
where's plantation, half mile awav
Fifty feet was its width. Two hours af.
terwood the levee gave way. The third
break is at the Merrick place, a mile below
Villere. 1t was twenty feet wide ans
hopes arc entertained of closing it The
.hree crevasses have tied up the Southern
Railroad, which runs from the CITY TO tho
Gulf.
Hardly had the engineers recovered
rom this disastrous news when a trlc
'honc message was received from War
:aman, thirteen miles up on the othe,
lde OF the river, stating that the entire ,
evee at that point, several hundred yarcr
length, had toppled iuto the lu,hin. I
'aters The Texas and Pacitie- -trlins.s..- I-r,
y Prospect plantation on the Vat'r, n
rad few miles below Belmont. -
twenty-five feet deep and five wide a"!
in assist in widening the Belmont E ees'
nd also worry the Valley officials sl
{ these crevasses following so clossF IN
ach other have occasioned considerable Z
Iarm throughout the city.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Two ,Possums for the President.

From the Washington Star.
Some time ago President Harrison ex
messed a wish to- Uncle Jerry Rusk for
Two good 'possums as soon rs frost set IN
md this morning two fine young pos
sums were received at the White House.
These were delivered 10y Adams Express
Company, and were in box marKeo
..To the President Two citizens OF
Maryland-Mr. Protection ana Mr: HGc-
ciprocity with the compliments OF JONI, !,
Il IIow'ctt, 1,41t n street, northwest.
Each of the animals had Il red, white ana
blue ribbon round Ii neck, one markcu
.sprotcctioun and the other "rcciproclty'
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
THE ALLIANCE TICKET.
Talk of Nominating Senator Stewart
of Nevada for President.

OMAHA, NEB The news OF the dea'n
OIL l. Polk, President of the Farmers
Alliance, was received with many man
ifcstations of regret among the party "n,
orc II seemed assured that Polk would
he either first or second at the Oman"
Convention. 1t was apparently gencra''y
understood that the independent nom
inees should be selected with view !"
concentrate the West and South, IL" ''E
latter section should receive the scc"h"
place. ,, ,,l,;ch
TO day new plan developed when when
soems tI meet with much favor among
the leaders Of the new party III thiS sec,
tion. 1t is proposed to nominate on,'co
| States S,nator William NJ, stewart ~
| Nevada for President and Thomas ~
Watson, Representative in Congress IRON
| Georgia. for Vice President IL i& row
suid that i;en. Weaver, who has been m"S'
prominently mcntion Il for the first pnce
is strongly inclined to favor TINS '''N''
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Crawford Re-nominated.

AsurvIlLE. N. C. The Democratic
con "cntion Of the ninth congressional
district met at Waynesville. }. ID. Mur,
phv. of Ashcvills, was chairman. All
the counties except Clay were represent
ed. W. T. Crawford was UNANIMOUSLY
rc.nominatcd re. for Congress and Locke
Craig. of Ashcvillc, was chosen for pres
Dental ccctor The State platform was
adopted The convention was very mar
mouiOuS.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Healing the Breach in Louisiana.

BATON RouGE, LA.--Jwo conference
committees of the divided Louisiana
Democrats have reached mutually 'a'ls'
factory agreement providing ''t an
amalgamation Of the two i"c''"h' ., ,ne
party and the sending of s'ng'r Demo
cratic delegation, unnstiucrd '"'"'c"'
90 The Foster faction has been rec "S-
nized as the head of the party III 'he
State Uuinstructcd delegates al 'atge
to the Chicago convention were elec!eo'
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

HPidemics may sometimes have COM
Pensating advantages uudreumt Of hu
san''arlans, moralizes the New York sun
mus we read that in consequence of the
prevalence of small pox at Meltiooe, in
the local authorities have
s1epsnaed legal proceedings for debt and
fraudulent bankruptcy.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Attempted Suicide.

AsuryuLE, N. C.-Mrs. Betsy Cham
bers, living in Haywood country, attempt.
ed suicide by cutting her throat win
razor. Three ugly gashes were made In
her throat, exposing but not severlng
the iuoular in Physicians say sne
will die from nervous prostration II the
wound does not Kill her. The. reason
o.vcu is that she couldn't sleep at nights
and didn't feel well. The wo"'o DC
suicide is 90 wears old.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

"a, 1ola, the French novelist, speak.
"lehtiy OF the Anarchist mo vement in hi.
country and intimates that if the An.
UnH's continue much longer the people
will resort to lynch law.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Five Drowned.

NEW ORLEANS, LA.-A ferry boat
crossing Bayou La Fonrche at Nap0icoh
Vile Monday night overturned ana pre-
cipitatcd the twelve persons on poaru
INTO tbc water. 1t was so dark that it
was impossible to give the men any as
sistancc aud five of the twelve persons
were drowned. They were EDWARD
Schneider, Jacob Nardilly, an unknown
Italian, Robert Atkins and negro -
name unknown.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
obain-aane for Charleston.

CHARLESTON, s. Cat a special meet
mo of the city council the chain gang
bill was rat fed and became an ordinance
The following compose the board OF COM
missionc,s who will have the matt III
charge: Alderman J. ID. Murphy ana a.
Nr eg and Messrs. Benz Mclnnls' Jr'
,iadsdcu Phillips and Henry Sahh
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
ONlON e. H., SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY JUNE "a 1900

gurports to be worth In the coin itself
That is the only kind of coined money
that is good. Our present silver dollars
are bad money because they do not meet
THIS condition. They are worth but
seventy cents after they are melted.
Yours truly,
EDWARD ATKINSON.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
BL00DSHEn IN EDGEFIELD
Result of the Actions Of q ..white
Cap" Mob.

tDaEFiELD, =. C.-About 12 O'Clock
Monday night several white men went Ia
neSr" ho"sc ia town where several
"'groca were, and knocked at the door.
onc OF the white mcn, John +. Paul
puSheu open the door, and us he was en- .
, ring the room he was shot ard killed
by one of the inmates
one oi the negroes has been arrested
a"u posse are looking for the Others.
ms Is the legitimate result of the
aGtioos OF mob calling themselves
white Caps"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
A Murder Followed by Lynching.

Srppo, WASH. 4 report OF the brutal
murder of the foreman OF the smith
Brothers camp by four Italians, fo'lnwed
by the lynchiog of the mu' d.rer was
brought here. John A. Nelson WIS the
victim. The white men at the c mp,
numbering about so, became so enragcdi
that they seized the Italians aud iynched
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
Prof. Joynes at Washington and Lee.

LEXINGTON, VA.-The Washington and
Lee University commencement was held
in the University chapel. Prof Edward
8. Joynes, an old and eminent schoi'r OF
Nashville, Tenn, former professor at
the University, and now professor IN
the South Carolina College at Columpia,
delivered the annual address before me
literary societies.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
LfNCHING THREATENED

CHAsLEsroN, S. Cab nut 10 30
o'clock Tuesday night, Governor Tillman
received the following telegram:
EDGEFIELD, \. {. -Sov. b. r. Till.
man: There are threats of lynchin,,
Henry Griffin, who killed John +. Paul
The friends of Paul live here. and it will
require guard, possibly until court to
prevent it, Ii will he best to move him
TO some other jul. w. :. Ouzrs, Sheriff
thn Governor replied, instructinr
Hntr'h OUTS to protect the prisoner at
all hazards
"RkENVILLE, S. C.-The coroner's
Jury, Investigating the killing of H. G.
Gilreath by !. Minis Sullivan, this morn.
ing rendered u verdict of fclonious and
wiiiiul murder. Seine of the iurous dc.
Sl'cd to express the verdict in stronger
works.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

Inc Fort Worth Gizelte predicts that
a'ng to the census of 5000 Te.aa
WIZ be entitled to larger representation
IN congress than all the other States in
the Union combined.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24
TO RELIEVE DEPRESSION
a Plan For Converting Land Into
Bankabls Security.
Edward Atkinson, the Boston Po,i.i-
cal economist, Wsaves a New
Scheme For Getting Money.

The following interesting communica.
.,on from Edward Atkinson to the Man.
a1acturers' Record presents a novel nIan
1or increasing the value of real estate a.
security for loans: ''"'' a.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
BUSINESS PROSPECTS

Are Frightening, and general
healthful and invigorating aspect
seems to prevail among the people OF
the entire country.
This is especislly so in North Lou
isisna, and is due to a great extent to
the enterprising efforts OF the
Southern Hardware Company,
which has reduced the prices on ag-
ricultural implements to such au ex-
tent that the farming interests are
much helped up thereby.
1t is almost wonderful to note the
reduction in the prices of hardware
which the Southern Hardware Com
pany inaugurated in Shreveport and
North Louisiana, South Arkansas
and East Texas, for its trade ex-
tends over the limits of these terri
tories. Besides full and complete
line OF
Heavy and Shelf Hardware,
which embraces everything kept by
hardware stores-guns, pistols, fine
cutlery-to say nothing Of new and
improved agricultural implements.
The Southern Hardware Company
is agent for the best make OF
Engines and Boilers,
which are being sold at extremely
low figures. And in addition to all
these, they are constantly receiving
fresh supplies OF
Western Wheel Scrapers,
which have long since been declared
the very best that are made. This
statement has been made repeatedly
by levee contractors who fully tested
all makes before arriving at decis-
ion. A further proof Of this lies in
the fact that
Hundreds Have Been Sold
in this market during this season.
Those needing the best scrapers
should not fail to call on the
Southern Hardware Company.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
OUR CONCENTRATION

To Grover Cleveland, he man y,
has taught the world that honor %s %
nifty and modesty can be mainta;a,
by a candidate for president Of ~
United States. w
To Mrs. Grover Cleveland. vh.
fully demonstrated tho possibilitv ~
being the first lady Of our CREST NJ
ton, and n modest, unaHsuminv Nv
manly American woman a. the sam. M
time.
To VIM. L. Harrity, whose ma.oh
less generalship won tho battle in n.
recent election.
To VIM. q. Whitney, whose al
mirable energy helped to carry Ns.
York for Cleveland.
TO Don NJ. Dickinson, whose nm.
tiring activity assisted in keeping tbs
Empire State III the Democratic col.
umn.
To Adlai T.. Stevenson. who's.
peerless logic Assisted in overturnipy
Republican rule, and will give ths
Senate OF 'J3 an able presiding Of.
ficer.
To David p. Hill, whose fealty "a
the Democracy assisted in hoistin,
her banner over the Nations capitsl
To Tammnny Hall, whose devotion
TO the party's cause assisted in wrest.
ing New York State from the CLUTCHES
OF the Republican robbers.
To Wayne McVeagh. whose patriots
letter Won many n vote for the Dem.
ocratic ticket.
To Judge Walter O. Gresham,
whose manly impulse prompted him
to leave the Republican ranks, Fall il
line with the Democratic hosts, and
tell men go.
TO the people OF our Union, BE-
cause man, citizen, patriot Z
will occupy the executive
chair Of our Nation.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
AN INCIPIENT FIRE.

A gentleman who has stock at the
Fair grounds was on his way there
Wednesday night about 1880 o'clock,
when he diecovered fire in the unoc-
cupied tenement of Mrs. J. H. Van
Loan, adjoining the I. & =. right OF
way, on Jordan street. Luckily
there was an Epworth League meet
ing at the Methodist mission church
close by, to whom he reported the
fact. by bursting in tho doors the
flames, which had gained little head
way, were extiuguished with a few
buckets of water.
This was undoubtedly the work of
an attempted incindiary. rs not only
was the building unoccupied, bat the
sooty remains of the paper used in
starting the fire were discovered.
This was laying on the floor clofe TO
the partition wall. Except two small
holes in the floor and the wall slight
ly scared, no damage was done. But
for the timely notice and report of
the stranger, not only this house, but
in probability the dwelling OF Mrs.
VanLoan, close by would have fallen
q victim to the miscreants dastardly
aCf
The Progress., 1892-11-19
MATRIMONIAL.

On Monday night last, Mr.. George
A. Forschler and Miss Minnie Clan
ton both of this city, were united in
marriage by DR.. W. s. Penick Of the
First Baptist church.
The ceremony took place at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Sla-
ton. grandfather and mother Of the
bride, in the midst OF a number Of
warm friends Of both the contracting
parties.
Miss Nellie Simon was bridesmaid,
while MIR. Z. Phelps Jr., ofiicisted as
best man.
The wedding was an enjoyable at
fair, and numerous congratulations
were received by the happy pair.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
The Board of Trade.

Monroe Telegraph Brlletin: The
Board of Trade met "Wednesday
night at Bloch's hall and completed
it's organization. Hon. Uriah Mill
caps was elected president and the
following named gentleman were
elected as board of directors 10
serve for the ensuing year: ]. s.
Handy, DR.. J. II. Mccormick. j. @
Hickey, !. /. Davis, II. o. Alexander.
A. y. Tissingtoh, H Meyer, w. L.
Morris and K. j. Ficken.
Motions were adopted prohibiting
jobbers selling tn consumers in brok,
en- packages, al d merchants O men,
bers of the board selling cotton 10
anyone not a member of tho board
and regular buyer in this market.
The committee on ansportation r
ported that the rsilrvads claimed "a
per cent of the cotton brought to tho
city outside Of that brought in by the
regular through line Of boats. The
report occasioned considerable dis
cusion and the matter was finally re-
ferred to the following COMMITTEES ap-
pointed on freight rates: J.C. Hick-
ey, chirman; II. D. Alexander, ]. S.
Handy, Dr. j. II. Mccormick, II.
Meyer, Uriah Millsaps, L. ID. Nc
Lain, j. p. Parken and K. j. Ficken
The board will meet again next
Monday night,
The Progress., 1892-11-19
RETIRING FRON The BUSINESS.

Having determined to retire from
the clothing business, owing to my
lease at 221 Texas street expiring
January l, it only being matter OF
a few weeks, 1 will, in order to move
this stock rapidly, make more than
an ordinary sacrifice, and 1 pledge
myself to give you more for your
money than you have ever received
from any house.
Gents boys and children's tailor
made clothing.
Gents and boys shirts and under
wear.
Gents anl boys hats.
Gents and boys shoes and a com
plete line of furnishing goods, will 60
practically at your own figures.
What do you think of this'-A nice
all-wool suit to fit boys, ages 6 to II
years, at S1.40.
A good overcoat, all wool, with
cape, just the thing for school, Mt
1925. If you can find anything as
good for less than So at other houses
1 will give ours free.
Then come our school shoes, patent
backs, all sizes from to 13 and II to
2, at Sl-just what other houses get
SL50 for.
1t will pay you to drop in on US and
see what few dollars in ready cash
will buy.
Yours to remember.
HERMAN ZODIAC.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

When the occurrences become 80
notorious that their performances
will cast a reflection on the very name
of justice, then will the citizens Of
CaJdo parish riso and crush bel o sth
the weight of public condemnation
the different saloons i'll Shreveport
which are continually violating the
Sunday law.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The many friends OF Mr.. Sam Ben
1amin sorrow with him in the loss of
ms loving wife. She died away from
home, while at st. Louis, where she
was on visit, but her devoted bus-
baud was at her bedside when the
spark of life vanished. He who does
Oil things well will temper the afflic-
ti0n of the bereayed husband.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
COTTON STILL UPWARD.

Cotton WAS sold on the streets yes
ste.day foe 8 cents. Higher grade
Sbrougbt better prices, some bringing
10 cents, aud this for cotton not of
abe extra long staple.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Or, quit scratching your heal aud
cogit .ting over the subject; just give
The PRoGREss your advertising aud
lob work, und become Immediately
prosperous aud happy.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The merchant who does not ad-
vertise in The PROGRESS deserves DO
bnsiness. Of course we anticipate q
difference of opinion on this subject.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Wagner Bros. has fine salt water
fish every Friday morning and Sat
'Iday evening. Ssud them your
orders.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Last Wednesday morning the ",
S. d. Z. kailway company put on the
promised accommodation train be-
tween Monroe and Shreveport. The
traiu is scheduled to arrive at ii a. In.
apd depart at 4 pm.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
Shreveport Oyster and Chop House,

Shreveport Oyster and Chop House,
Market street, 10 Bogel's block. Meals
served at all houls, oysters on the
half shell, or cooked in the best man
ner. Oyster loaves and oyster pates
made to order. Polite attendants.
Everything new, neat and first-class
in every respect. No saloon attached
Bulk or can oysters delivered to all
parts of the city. Call or leave your
order, or telephone No. 95. Place
op"o all night. Frank Serwich pro-
pl et)r.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The man who can drive along Tex
as avenue now aud keep his temper,
Is fitted to Wear the bishops robe as
far as piety goes.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

An aged negro named George Russ
was severely injured Monday by
having pile of lumber fall on him.
Two ribs OF the unfortunate man
were broken, and he was carried to
The Charity hospital. II old age
doesn't tell too strongly. he will in all
likelihood recover.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Pons assinorum-The Gary street
structure.
A great bug bear(er) the Irish po-
tato bush.
Dragged from the depths" the
well cleaner.
"Nany called but few chosen; the
applicants to Cleveland, for office.
II we could Judge by appearances,
few men would possess all the wis
dom OF the universe.
To keep dry during wet weather
Stay 10 the house and keep the
doors and windows closed.
If every editor was as funny as he
thinks he is one-half OF the world
wonld be in IN uproar all the time.
'The bark that held the prince
weat down" This shonl serys a
warning to Shreveport's royal per-
sonsge.
Sarcasm is weapon which re-
quires an expert to handle, or else he
will be the one most injured by its
use.
Shreveport is an inviting field for
men with capital. Industries placed
here will return rich gains for the in
vestors.
Every cloud has a silver lining"
except that which appears on the
brow of the irate spouse when her
husband is inexplicably belated,
The Progress., 1892-11-19
LEGAL HOLIDAY.

Next Thursday will be Tbanksgiv.
ing day and dies non, 40 declared
by the last session of our General A.
sembly.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The PaooREss invites honest,
friendly criticism at all times. by
being apprised of them we avoid rep
.etition of errors not known.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The injunction OF j. NJ. Hollings-
worth ct al. vs.. A. II. Thompson, tax.
collector of Bossier parish. was dis
solved by Judge Watkins last We'd
nesday.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Whenever The PROGRESS steps on
aa individuals toes, the town is GER
cain " hear yell.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Send To Wagner Bros, for fine
fresh pickeled tongues, and icorned
beef.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Finest Of beef, mutton, pork, and
veal at Wagner Bros.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Superior Cook stoves
Are unequaled. See them at The
Fair.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Take peep at all the new ads. in
The PaoaRgss.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Banquet Lamps
$3.50 each at The Fair.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

Have You Seen
The beautiful China Goods at The
Fair.
The Progress., 1892-11-19

The Louisiana press says that May
or Fitzpatrick was unequaled to the
task OF Suppressin & the riot in New
Orleans. An. sly old Fitz., the old
fox had no intention OF taking sides
with the men who have always as
sisted him in politics. He just SIM
ply kept in good bnmor with the
strikers and forced Governor Foster,
his and their political enemy, to put
it down. The strick ended in VIC
tory for the merchants.
The Progress., 1892-11-19
. OIlICE.' =


respectfully call the attention Of The
readers OF this piper To the fact that Ia
addition To full aud complete stock Of
Staple aud Fancy Groceries. for sale q
Wholesale only, also carry "a full line VI
Produce, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage. aud
Apples, nlso Cherse under my private
brand. which are superb and unexceIIrd.
Pigs Feet, Sausage in Oil, Bologns,
Vienna: in shoit, 1 am prepared 10 MI
orders for anything in the Grocery,
Grain and Produc. line.
give my personal attention To all Cot
ton shipped tO me for sale, ard make
prompt returns OF account snies aud
proceeds. Prompiness and Pnnciuslity
are my rules In business. | do the t,est
can, aud having done 20. can do "
more.
/ especially call attention tothe Dos
aud "tverspl PATENT brands of my
Flour, which Is all that II necessary vito
q person after onoc using them.