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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
The Chocolate Nut or Bean.

The chocolate nut or bean is the seed
of small tree native of tropical Ameri-
ca, and now cultivated most extensively
in Brazil, Venezuela, New Granada snd
Trinidad, but as the trees will thrive in
almost all tropical countries their culti-
vation may be extended almost without
limit. The plants are easily raised from
seed, which should be sown in nursery
rows on moist soils and then transplanted
when two or three years old. In trans
planting the young trees they are placed
bananas or some other equally rapid
growing broad-leaved plants. Rich
bottom lands are preferred for chocolate
plantations, in order to secure plenty of
moisture at the roots. The tree comes
into bearing when five or six years old,
s8d aaon sebaAe dhd JtAgfd vessgSstsattffoSna. esS tsttfSa
There are, however, several varieties of
this species. Of athe cacao, sous being
better fitted for dry grounds and hilly
situations than others. The fruit some-
what resembles a cucumber when grow
ing, and are from six to ten inches long,
each containing from fifty to one hun
dred seeds. When the seeds are first
removed from the fruit they are covered
with mucilage, which causes a slight
fermentation vixen the seeds are placed
in heaps, as they generally are for this
purpose, in order to destroy this sticky
substance; after which they are spread
out and dried in the sun, acquiring the
brown color of the beans of commerce.
No "evaporator" is needed to prepare
the beans for market. The beans are
shipped to various countries in their dry
and natural state and sold to the manu-
facturers Of chocolate. Great Britain
takes about ~, ,000,0 900 pounds annually
for home consumption in addition to
vast quantity for export. New York
SuD
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
Lightulng's Queer Franks.

Lightning plays some queer pranks,
said William Cathcart, at the Lindell.
II was travelling through Coles County,
Illinois, some years ago, and sought
shelter from thunder storm IN a farm.
house. Tim farmer undertook to build
fire in the kitchen stove to dry my
damp garments. He was down on his
knees blowing the Goals vigorously when
there was terrific clap OF thunder, and
bolt OF blue fire shot out of the stove
into his face. He fell back as limp as
wet newspaper. The lightning tore all
his clothing. off with the exception of
one boot and trousers leg. There was
streak down through his beard, across
his breast and down one leg as though
made by red.hot poker. 1 supposed
he was dead as door nail. His wife
picked up large crock of milk that
stood on the table and dashed it over
him, and in less than three minutes he
sat up, surveyed himself aud mournfully
remarked; 'Marier, you oughten to treat
me that erway atore strangers. '"-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

two weeks before, ana mad, day or twoi
after his arrival, held secret conferencep
with two other strangers, who came one
evening and stayed only until the next
morning.
So, despite Mr.. de vries's protests, he
was disarmed and put in charge OF the
landlord, while Stiles searched his room. /,
A little later, he was riding toward COL !
umbus beside the deputy marshal; while !
ahead of them, with Mr.. de Vries's pos /
sessions, drove Jem, in the buck!
board. sE
It was not a pleasant ride for Mr.. de-
Vries. He shifted in his saddle and |
eyed the officer nervously, hoping tbe'
latter would give hun an opportunity to !
break away--but none was presented.
Then Mr.. de Vries bethought himself
of a scheme. He tapped his companion |
ON the shoulder.
"Say, marshal, I've got something be-
sides what's In the grip" (and he pointed }
to the satchel in the blackboard, which. .
Bob had found, contained goodly por-i
tion of Mr.. de Vries's fiaal hauD.
Ths officer did not respond.
Mr.. de Vries cleared his throat and
tried again.
"Suppose," he suggested, "that I
should get away, and you should find a
couple of thousand in your coat-pocket2"
No answer from his captor. They
came to the top of hill, and, onlya few
. miles away, could sec the little town,
their destination, its windows rejecting
the glow of the red sunset. De Vries
was desperate. He looked down the
road; Jem was far ahead of them.
"Say, for Gods sake, man, will you
take three thousand2" he cried.
No answer.
"Four thousand, then"
The officer began whistling softly, and
his prisoner took this as favorable sign.
He halted.
"Marshal, look here. I've got six
thousand dollars, and no more, in my
pockets. need a thousand to get out
of the country with-you understand
that-but if you'll let me go, Ill give
you the rest. Isn't that fair9"
The officer spoke:
"Jest ride up leetle ahead o. me,
will ye7" he said. 'I never like t. have
man laggin'; want t keep an eye on
i'm"
Later, after ho had Seen his prisoner
safely lodged in the county Jail for the
night, the deputy hal, with some
difficulty, managed to borrow a twenty
to go and "sit in" game with. San
Francisco Argonaut.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
Discipline Of Chinese Troops.

An English journal describes the man.
covering of Chinese troops at a review
that was held at Marking last month in
the presence of the Viceroy and a great
throng of spectators. The drill was On
tirely on European lines, except that at
certain points during the movement the
bearers of flags leaped out before the
main body of troops, uttering terrific
yells aud brandishing long fagstaffs like
spears, concluding by refolding their
flags around the stats by dexterous
movement and leaping backward into
the ranks. The drilling was conducted
FIRST by companies aud then by regi-
ments, the various bodies being after.
ward reformed aud put through various
movements together. In the opinion OF
one observer, the men did not keep very
evenly in line, but he saw no soldier
losing his place either in quick marching
or the rapid forming Of squares and COL
umus. The bayonet exercise was also
gone through smartly, and the firing was
we'll up to the average. The men used
their old muzzle loading muskets. New
Orleans Picayune.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
FiGs.

The flower of the fg Is extremely
small and numbers Of them line the In.
side of the fruit we call zig. The only
access to this flower is by the small,
needle-sized hole at the apex of the fig.
These flowers are almost always female
flowers and the flowers which bear the
pollen are usually on separate trees. 1t
is supposed that the pollen Is carried
inside of these flowers by very small
insect which abounds on tho male flow.
ers; hence it is the practice of fig rails.
ers in some parts of the world to tie
branches Of the pollen bearing flowers
on the trees which bear the figs, as they
believe the insects travel from the pol
len-bearing flowers to those which bear
the fruit, and in this way fertili1e the
cation. Undoubtedly, however, the
pulpy portion of the fig comes to perfec.
tion without any such bringing OF pollen
from other flowers, although the seed
may possibly be imperfect.-Msshan's
Monthly.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
Squeaking Sands.

Singing sands are found in many parts
of the United States, but squeaking
sands are not so common. There is culy
one place in this country where the
squeaking sand is found, aud that is a
small plain in South Colorado. The
singing sand emits musical sound only
when dry and looses this property on be-
ing dampened. The squeaking sand, on
the other hand. is silent when dry and
saueaks best and loudest when moisteued.
The sound it gives forth is by no mems
loud, but somewhat resembles the squeak.
ing of an armchair. 1t sounds when
rubbed between the fingers or when
placed in small bag and violently
struck: but the cause of the sound is a
mystery.-St. Louis Globe. Democrat
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
THE MOWER.

He went with the sunlight leaping
Over the hillside's rim,
And his curls were like meadow hhes
Under his wide straw brim;
His eyes like the chicory blossoms
Blue, with their skyey look,
His glad cheeks redder than clover
And brown as a sunny brook
All day in the upland meadow
He swings my heart with his scythe.
Alb, slow sweet wind from the hilltop,
Hurry thy heavy wing!
Bring scent Of his ferns and daisies,
And his whetstone's silver ring.
And lift the curls on his forehead
With thy fingers coy aud free,
And whisper 50 low he hears not
Whisper one though of me!
All day in the upland meadow
He swings my heart with his scythe.
Does the meadow lark cease her grooming
To trouble AMI watch him passi
Does be startle the bobolincoln
From her nest in the dewy grass?
'Tis only so, with his coming
He fiutters my heart in her nest.
Alb, gentle and cruel, he stays not
And fain would he not molesti
All day in the upland meadow
He swings my heart with his scythe.
The lilies bow down before him,
The long grass shudders and starts,
The daisies faint with their fortunes
And secrets around their hearts.
With his stroke SO swerveless and steady,
His forehead tranquil aud sweet
How little he cares what, blossoms
Are sinking under his feeti
All daYh the upland meadow
my heart with his soythe.
The Independent
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
A Novel Bird Tran.

A resident Of Sahgerville, Me-, ha,
caught eleven hawks aud two owls
within few months In novel trap Of
his own invention. A pole fifteen or
twenty feet high was placed on the
ground, the top sawed of square, and a
common rat trap was placed on top OF
the pole. The hawks alighted upon IL
to watch for prey with disastrous 70.
suits. Francisco Chronicle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

S poAs
of the State, or in
any part of it, for
that matter (mind
you, l don't believe
he's foo! enough to
linger in this coun-
try, when he's had
plenty of chance to
get to Canada or
)Mexico), he's our
meat. I've got %
deputy down there
who's onto his Job,
and if your friend
NJ do U-,oo - -
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

We will give 800 reward for any case of ca
tarrh that cannot be cured with Halls Co.
tarrh Cqre. Taken internally.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Proprs., Toledo, O.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

LADIES needing tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters. IT is pleasant to take, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, Biliousness aud Liver Com
plants, makes the Blood rich and pure.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

J. F. SMITH g. Co.. New York City Gentle
men-I find Bile Beans Small to be perfection,
house. Please find enclosed &c., for which
kindIy send e bottles MRS. A. A. ToeI.s,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

THE principal causes of sick headache
biliOusness and cold chils are found In the
stomach and liver. Cured by Beecham's Pills
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

The boot and shoe manufacturers of New
England are hurrying work as fast as posi-.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

TIE telegraph operators on the Louisvills
and Nashville Railroad secured an advanc.
Of FIVE dollars per month
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

AN English syndicate has purchased for
81, 250, 900 an extensive tract near Laramie,
Wyoming, upon which Scottish colony
will settle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

The lowest priced laborers employed In
mills under the Amalgamated scale receive
$3.50 day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

Time destroys the speculation OF man,
but it confirms the judgement Of nature.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

There are over $1,000 Masonic lodges
in existence.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

MANY persons arc broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters robuids the system, aids digestion, re-
ependid tonic for women and children.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
"Gernan
Syrup

Mr.. Albert Hartley of Hudson,
N. c., was taken with Pneumonia.
His brother had just died from it.
When lie found his doctor could not
rally him lie took one bottle Of Ger
man Syrup and came out sound and
we'll. Mr.. S. 3. Gardiner, Clerk
with Druggist ]. Z. Barr, Aurora.
Texas, prevented bad attack of
pneumonia by taking German Syrup
in time. He was in the business
and knew the danger. He used the
great remedy-Boschee's German
Syrup-for lung diseases. q
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

SERVANT girls are organizing 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, 1892-09-02

President Harrison receives his salary
In monthly installments.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
Sample Package Mailed Free.
ddress Small Bile Beans, New York.

Platform scales were the invention Of
Thaddeus Fairbanks, in 1881.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
The Only Ono Ever Printed.

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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02
NV Wife

Was miserable All
the time with kidney
complaint but began
improving whom she had
taken Hoods earsapar-
ilia ono week, and aftsr
taking three bottles was
perfectly cured. ! had
'--k r~Sr,s~n "a
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

Mrs. Richardson. Heart fahure' oH
tarrh and Lt.ver
Complaint. Could not sleep, bioated paaIy.
had pains in my back, ringing noises IN my
cara. Hoods Sarsaparilla gave immediate
benefit, sound sleep and good health" ~.
RICHARDSON, Sloan, N. Y. Y.
Hoods Pills cure Nausea, Sick Headache.
Indigestion, Biliousness and all Liver trouoios'
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

WIN do good in almost every case of sickness
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-09-02

These is q inch display advert rtisement II
this paper, this week, which has no two word
alik Q except one word. Tho same Is true o
eech new one appearing each week. from Th
SCrescent' on everythins they make make and HdIS pub
ltsh. Look for IL, send them the name of tn,
word and they will return you BOOK. BEAUTI
FUL LlTHOGRAPHS or 6AMPLEs FREE
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
,JOSLIN

JosLIN. Jan. 6.-Judge Searle was ill.,
Illuminating the streets of Joslin with the
beams from his smiling countenance on
Thursday last. The judge has mind so
well stored with the profouudest ply
losophy that it is a luxury to meet with
him occasionally. Nevertheless. we can
always wind him up on the tariff.
On Thursday evening last Lyman Dali
| ly's stock YARD WAS set on fire by his own
boy striking a match for the purpose of
| smoking cigarette. Three stacks of
| hay were destroyed. and had not the
neiohbors worked zeslously, or if the
wind had been in the west. the barn with
| its contents would have been consumed.
| This shows the importance of parents
| keeping a strict watch upon their chill :
| dren.
Miss Maude Crompton, who went to
Port Byron to visit with her friend, Miss
| Birdie Osborne, was taken so sick that it
was considered necessary to call in DIR.
| Black. She is better now.
Miss Sarah Burrows and her brother,
| Samuel, Of Barstow. visited the past week
| with F. E. CromptoD's family.
On Monday last Daniel Swsnk hauled
load of coal for his own family. GA
Thursday he was dead. and was buried
on Friday. Truly, in the midst of life
we are in death"
1t has been the stock argument of pro-
| tccLionists for the last 10 years, that pro-
lection would give as home market fer
| our farm products Now we find jerry
Rusk and others cosxing France and
Germany to take our pogk, and are doing
h.ir ~, n "A Of fNr
in Russia Has Uncle Jerry lost conf
dence ard got tired of wsitin2f
MIR. Swank's funeral sermon will be
preached on Sunday next at Rose Hill.
J. s. Swsnk is cut from Nebraska to al
tend the funeral.
S.varsi have said OF late, after getting
our ARGUS Josin news is the FIRST thing
we look for, and if there is none we are
disappointed. Can't help il, gentlemen,
it frequently happens that interesting
news rs a very scarce article. Prob bly,
there is too heavy duty on the raw ma
terial.
Our separator November tutter
brought so cents and fraction per
pound in New York market.
The Coe aud Yuma Mutual Insurance
company holds Its annual meeting Jan 5,
for the purpose of electing its officers and
transscting any other business that m ght
come before it. The following officers
were duly ele"'ed: Jacob Marshall. pres
iuent; Hugh Mccall, secretary, directors
for one year. Hugh Mccall, F. 6. Cromp-
ton, John Sesrle; for tive years. s. L,
Swisher. Jacob Marshall. S. Wainwright;
for three wears. Wesley Cain, W. II z ig-
Ter, John Schsil; agents for Hampton. S
Devluuey; Za"a, F. E Cromptou; Cans
oe Creek, Hermsn Liphard; Cne. -.
WOODBURY., Cordova. John Simpson.
The company is gaining ground daily and
was never so strong as it is at the present
time MULTUM IN PARvo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
HILLSDALE.

HLLsDALE. Jan Coal is in good
demand at present.
Two cars of hogs shipped yesterday
and Car of grin.
Csss keaimel IS storing several tons OF
hay which he will ship SIS soon as cars can
be procured.
Misses Mamie aud Grace Mill enter
tanned few of their young friends las,
evening.
James Camp has gone t. BROOKLYN,
Iowa. for few weeks visit with bis
brother
Rev. Kaufman WAS unable to fill the
pulpit st Beth last Sur d " evening on
account of the grip.
Fred Housechijd is confined to his bed
and is very sick man. with symptoms OF
pnPumnnis
d. r Virgins aud son sre both con-
fined to the house wi h The grip. The
father has been vcTv poorly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
Gatarrh Can't he Enred

with local applications. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure il you have to take internal
remedies. Halls Catsrrh cure Is taken
internally, and sets directly on The blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrb
Cure is no quscE medicine. 1t was pre-
scribrd by one of the best physicians IN
his country for years; and 10 regular
prescription Ii is composed of the best
tonics Known. combrUed wi the bes,
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect CON bins
tion of tire TWO ir gradients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh Snd for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Props. To'edo, o.
Sold 10y druggists, price 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
Book on Mnnnd uuilfers.

The editor of the American Antiquar-
ian will publish in the spring book on
mound builders. Il will treat of the
mound builders of all sections, will he
fully illustrated and will oontsin the de-
scriptions of all relics and earth works so
far rs known. DR.. Peet is now seeking
information from each state in reference
to mounds and relics, as he is anxious to
put record of ali groups in the book.
Our readers will do well to communicate
with him at bis editorial office at Avon,
Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
LOCAL NOTICES.

Christmas candies q, Krell & Maths.
4 ell II Mains
Get basket filled with nice candy for
10c ~ Krell & Maths.
Call on E. B. McKown for hard wood
and soft COL Telephone 1.19S
A nice present. bcx or basket OF fine
candy. Krel & Msth have the finest.
Mix"d nuts and mixed candies till you
cam st. at Krell & Maths and at such
low prices
The largest selection of fine, pure cam
dis IN he three cities and put ND in
boxes nr baskets is to be found Krell
& Maths new store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
To N.ryons ana pshlIa,sd Kan.

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Tax n otice .

The taxes for 1891 are now due and
may be paid to the township collector at
Hurst & Donsldson's Office in Masonic
Temple block. Your last years receipt
will be of great assistance to the collector
in finding your descriptions on the tax
books. WILLIAM T. SUGDKN,
Township Collector
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08

This is to certify that have used DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup for bronchial sffec-
ton and il has completely cured me.
FRANK E MASON,
Artist and designer, 6 Bedford street,
New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-08
PROTECT YOUR EYES
MIR II. HIRSCHRFRC

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