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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
THE COLORED POPULATION.
Rate of Increase of Persons Of AfriA
can Descent Only Is. 81 Per Cent.

WASHINGTON, d. C.-The census office
on last Thursday issued bulletin
on the subject of the colored
population of the United States in 1890.
The bulletin shows that the colored pop
ulation as returned under the census of
1890 is 1858, $50. of this number,
7,470. .040 are pers ms of African descent,
107, ATS are Chinese, 2,O30 japanese, aud
SO, 806 civilized Indians.
Considering persons of African descent
it is seen that there has been an increase
during the decade from 1880 to 1890 of
S89, ,247, or 1881 per cent, as against an
increase during the decade from 1870 to
1880 of 700, ,7S4 or 81. S5 per cent. The
bulletin says: "rhc abnormal increase OF
the colorcd population of the South dur
ing the decade ending in 1880 led 10 the
popular belief that the negro was in.
crcasing at a much greater rate than the
white population. The present census
has shown, however, that tho high rate
/. 81 increase in tho colorcsl population, as
Shown BY tTe census OF 6sJ; ,ssssx xppars
ent only, and was due to- the Imperfect
enumeration of 1870 in the Southern
States"
There has been an increase in the num-
Der of Chinese in the United States dur.
ing the decade from 1880 to 1890 of only
2,O10, 1874 per cent the number re-
turned in 1880 being 105, ,4G5, and the
number returned in 1890 being 1O7, ,475.
The Chinese increased 8S SS per cent.
from 1870 to 1880, and 80. 81 per cent.
from 1860 to 1870.
In 1880 the Japanese in the United
States numbered only 14S, while in 1890
they numbered 2,029. In 1870 there were
only 55 japanese returned under that
census
The civilized Indians have decreased
during the past ten years I, 7,G01, or 11.4t
per cent the number returned in 1886
being G6, 4O7 as against 6S,8 returned
in 1890
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22

/, A catalogue II twenty towns in Kan
sas, with $50, 900 opera houses, $50, 900
schoolhouses, hotels, stores aud dwell
Sngs all deserted, aud scarcely an inhab.
liant left to occupy any part of them,
with their issues of town bonds upon
Eastern markets seeking for buyers and
failing to find them, even at the hun
dredth part of their nominal value, bs-
cause there are NO citizens left in the
to pay interest or principal, looks to the
Boston Cultivator even worse than the
catalogue Of abandoned farms in the
News England States.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22

Professor Lloyd has just made his Arst
report OF the work at the Sugar School
Of the University Of Nebraska. The
course is one OF scientific research into
the culture and utilization of the sugar.
beet. The school opened In January last
with twenty-five pupils. There were
two lectures on the chemistry OF sugars,
technology of beet-sugar, manufacture
and culture Of the sugar-beet, aud five
hours of laboratory work each week.
Under the second head of lectures, the
various processes that the beets, juice,
and sugars undergo, from the washers to
the grsnulstor, were studied In detail.
Both the French and German forms Of
machinsfy wore described. As each
process was studied, the methods OF the
analysis of its products aud by products
wsre referred to. TIE study of sugar
house control was in this way presented
to the student. The laboratory work
Of the course consisted in analyses Of the
vsrious products and by products of the
sugar factory. The lectures were also
supplemented by practical work at the
statiop farm. Several students who have
taken the course, are prepared to do
pelariscopic work in sugar factories.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
The Boycott Will Be Useo.

HOMESTEAD, Pa.-In discussing the
situation, Hugh O'Donncll said "We
will fight this strike out on Legitimate
lines. Many people think we intend en-
deavoring to maintain our position by
lawlcss means. Such never was our in
tention. The workman's only effective
weapon, the boycott, will be employed,
and we will endeavor to strike blow at
Carnegi-'s every industry. III guarantee
there will be no harm offered non union
men coming here, but / cannot offer the
same protection guarantee to Pinkcrtons,
for every man, woman and child in
Homestead goes wild at the mention Of
one"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
LAW AND ORDER AT HOMESTEAD

The Militia Arrived. Peace Ap.in.
HoMEsTEAD, PA-Law and order have
been once more established in Homestead.
It is martial law and Major General Snow.
den is dictator.
The advisory committee Of the Anal
gamated Association called on General
Snowden, at Brinton, duriug the night
and told him of the decision reached a,
the mass meeting Of strikers yesterday,
to receive the militia with bands aud no.
sannahs. Gen. Showden said he did not
want any demonstration and refused in
formation as to the time his division
would arrive in Homestead. The lodges
OF workingmcn that expected to form in
to bodies and give formal welcomeito the
military were not called into service
= Some we're disappointed, many were not
Between aud 10 o'clock a boy rushed
down the main street in Homestead to-
wards the railroad station and shouted
to the people that the soldiers had ar
rived. The people rushed from their
places of business towards the hills near
the Carnegie Works. Women and chill
dren flew to doorways and looked with
frightened glances up and ddown the streets
The warning of Burgess McLuckie In
his proclamation for women aud children
to keep indoors failed of its purpose,
and petticoats futtered in the wind, the
wearers keeping pace with the throng
hurrying in the direction indicated by tho
sound OF martial music.
Up the big hill overlooking the town
aud adjacent to the Carnegie plant, the
wearied, tired militiamen toiled in the
broiling sun to the places assigned them.
The regiment marched into the borough,
bands playing and flags flying; but there
was no cheering. Lines of pickets guard
ed the approaches to the mills. 4 pro-
vost guard took possession of the borough
itself. The pickets of the workingmen
had disappeared, and recognized law and
order reigned.
At no time while the troops were az
sembling was there any attempt at 10.
sentiment on the part of the workingmen.
Some Of them objected to being stopped
by guards on the roads. leading TO the
Carnegie Works. 1t was the county
road, they said, and no damned soldiers
could block it. Their friends drew
them away and disturbance was avert
ed. Such is Homestead to day. Strang-
ers parade the streets feeling secure in
the presence of troops. These outsiders
who knew the danger that threatened
them during the uncertain DAYS of last
week breathe freer. The woIkingmen
did not express their feelings. They are
divided in sentiment as to the militia, bu,
on one point they are firm--if any more
Pinker,on men are brought to watch the
Carnegie Works there will be bloodshed
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Pine Wool For Pillows.

The so-called pine wool is made of the
leaves of this tree by stepping them in a
solution of caustic soda or potash, and
thus removing the silicious matter which
makes them go hard. The residue is a
soft fibre which maxes excellent material
for mattresses aud pillows, the latter
being much used by persons affected by
pulmonary diseases in the bei,ef that
benefit is derived. Az any benefit must
lie derived from the turpentine in the
leaves, any similar use of this substance
might have the same effect by the
breathing Of the yapor Of it.--New
YORK Times.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22

"Tommy make room for your uncle"
IL from Schubert's "Rosamuude" music,
where It is given to the oboe (some years
ago it was alleged to have been borrowed
from Handel's "Susannah"), aud that
f'After the opera is over" is from the
melody to which Heine's "Du hast Dia-
mentun und Perlen" Is sung in Germany.
But nobody has yet discovered the ori.
gin OF that universal scourge, "Ta-ra.ra-
boom-de-ay."
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22

nstrsltans lave had bitter experience
az HE mischief which rabbits are capable
Qf doing, aud now they seem likely to
lave tlpubie of a si,pilar kind fro the
III s. = foxes, An A,s.-elt.s
qSps zqolegisti sAys
1hst fexes "a III bread eTer & 1ids
area, ana are nlcst dssffuctivs 70 lsmbs
and poultry. They attain greater size
and strength in Australia than in Eng
Hand, and the mild climate is highly
favorable to the increase of their mum.
bers. ''It must be very disheartening,"
says the writer, ''to all who have stock
of any kind to lose, to find themselves
confronted by some new enemy intro
duced by thoughtless or selfish persons.
II some energetic steps are not soon
taken. nothing eau prevent the spread of
foxes over the whole continent.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Gold Coins in a Ducks Giazard.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

N4AKELY, GAL noticed the other
day Pekin duck that was moping about
and making strange motions with its
head decided from its actions that i,
had some foreign substance in its diges
tive organs and would consequently die.
ton and see what it was On opening
the duck found. to my surprise, two
pieces of gold and cartridge hull. Tho
gold pieces were too badly worn to tell
of what denomination they were, but
think they must have been one-dola,
pieces. The cartridge hull was all worn
away and gone except the head.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Is THE ALLIANCE DyINa2

RALEIoH, N. c., Secretary Barnes
says more orders for application blanks
have been sent to his Office for the ia
thirty days then for the whole twelve
months pre-; cding. One sub secretary
writes: We have 90 limitations for next
meeting and other applications pending.
Let the brethren bcstir themselves, and
let each one work for the cause rs he
never has before. Stand by the Constitu-
tion of your Order, and sec that il is not
overridden n yonr lodge room
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Toughs for Homestead.

PIrTsBuRe, PA special to The
Leader from Cincinnati says it is known
to be fact that local detective agency
has for several days been gathering men
for Homestead. Since Sunday $50 men
have been secured and every one is now
in Pittsburg or it's immediate vicinity
The last lot left Wednesday night The
men are stout, brawny fellows. but arc
toughs. Scarcely any of them know a
thing about mill work They were hired
Ut wages ranging from $3 to IS.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
SILVER AND WHEAT.

The Farmers Record, of Munice, Ind
gives the following facts and figures show
ing the relation existing betW cen the price
of silver and wheat:
There always has b en- a close relation
between silver bullion and the market
value of wheat and other staple farm
produces, as the average prics Of these
products will show
In 1879 before silver was demonetized
by Congress, silver bullion was worth
sl.32 and wheat $1 81 per bushel.
in 1901 the average price Of silver
bullion was 30 cents and wheat 80 cents.
II the cry Of dishonest dollar has asg
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
NUMBER 80.
SELECT SIFTINGS.

vyps1es originally came from India.
1t is said that S65, 200, 900 is spent in
he saloons Of Chicago every year.
Philadelphia omnibuses Ihave awnings
over the people who sit on the roofs.
In the dreary deserts of Arabia the
rosemary and lavender flourish to per-
lection.
Plans for additional hotels of the
''monster" kind have just been published
in London.
An oil painting constaGfyehu hung a
dark place loses some of 1tsS siane&,
and therefore depreciates in4saade. II '
For fifteen minutes fish raincd sorS the
farms north of Janesville, Wis, recently
The whole county was full of them.
An English mathematician estimates.
the limit of ideas entertained by any mind
during lifetime is 3-656,77O, 600.
-a7ehmsn in qslifssnis,;1,
three-quarter inches in circumference
One of the keepers in the Phiia0el-
phia 5000" says that au elephant will
sremble with fear at thesight of m, us.
A lobster that weighed nineteen and
half pounds was recently caught by fish
ermen in st. Andrews Bay, on the Maine
coast.
It is said that the only person in the
United States entitled to he called "Hon1
orable" is the Lieutenant. G overnor or
Massachusetts,.
General Grant was the youngest PrY
ident the country had ever had; he Tre
elected at forty-six But at thirty
he was unknown.
A fine was imposed lateT "p,;,ted =.
cruel Englishwoman who w. prr,soe
her two dogs to draw her rhaoy '"
on the public highway. ,,,.
Since its settlement Nova Sco..' and
more than once. change ! pronIle.III F.
was not confirmed to England till The
peace Of Utrecht, in 1918.
In cave ia the Pantheon, at Rome,
Italy, the guide, by striking the flaps of
his coat, makes noise equal to that
produced by twelve pound cannon.
Hoard's Dairyman says that Canadian
cheese factory has au order 70: ch.es.
to weigh ID, 900 pounds. It's to b. ex-
hibited ut Chicago next year. 1t will re-
quire 225 900 pounds of milk.
On of the largest cameia trees in Eu-
| rope is now in full bloom near Dresden,
Germany. 1t was taken from japan $50
years ago, is fifty feet high, anl has an
annual average of 40, 900 blossoms.
Selectmsn S. Byron Brownson, of An
sonia, Conn, has two remarkable eggs.
One measures seven inches around the
longest way, and the other one and
three quarter inches. Both, it is claimed,
were laid by the same hen on the same
day. s-,, -.,,.,--.7--...-. ..,..,
William H. Lackey, who died in
Roanoke, Va, recently, bore the colors
of the Fitty-second Virginia infantry in
thirty-six battles and participated in
thirteen other engagements witnolt re-
ceiving scratch, though his flag was
shot from his hands several times and his
clothing pierced by bullets.
Fred Kuhn, the young man who was
drowned at Queens Lake, Ill.,, several
days ago, had a strange presentiment of
his death. When he went aboard the
skiff he handed his gold watch to
friend, remarking that he felt as though
he would never return alive. He was
drowned in the lake less than hour alter
wards.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
First Bale of the New Crop.

GALVESTON, TEx.-A special dis.
patch from Houston says: "Thc first
bale o: this years cotton crop, consign d
to the Houston Cotton Exchange, reach
cd here and was classed by the committee
as seven. .eighths strict middling and one
eighth strict low middlinq.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Negroes Going co Homestead.
Richmopd Times.

Messrs. 8. T. MOorman g. Co., OF
Lynchburg, have forwarded another car
load OF colored men to Pittsburg, by way
OF the Chesapeake & Ohio. They were
gathered up on the line of that road be.
tween Lynchburg and Richmond. And
though the men profess not TO know the
work they had engaged to perform, it is
surmised that their destination is Home
stead, Pa, aud that they ore intended to
have part In the solution of the labor
tr ubles at that place. Their presence
there may cause renewal of tho disturb
ances which have made the Carnegie
mills so notorious.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
VOL. XXIII. NEW SERIES.
s - incsease ir populatfon a Ffsnce
( ths issthve years has amounted
= only one.half OF one per cent.

A Canadian electrician states that cleo.
trieity causes the tides aud demonstrates
- Dy eiectrifying rubber comb by rub.
oing 1t through the hair and then draw.
ing It over the top Of glass filed with
water, the result being that the tidal
yaye fellows the comb.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
The Grand Old Man Wins The Liper
ais Garry the Elections.

A London cablegram says: The resul (
OF the elections 80 far as known up to :
o'clock p. M, show sufficient Liberal
gains to wipe out the governments ma
jortsy and assure Mr. Gladstone's ret1rn
to power. The net Liberal gain thus far
is 86. This gives a majority Of four
against the Conservatives on division.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
No Sunday Opening.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., The Senate ha.
passed bill requiring the closing OF th'
Worlds Columbian Exposition of "tlic
first day of the week, commonly called
Sunday" Mr.. PETER moved further
amendment: "Thc sale of intoxicatir &
LIQUORS on the said exposition grounds
shall be prohibited except for medicinal
mechanical and scientific purposes y
which was carried 26 to %
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
CENTER sHoTs.

Whoever controls the volume of money
of any country is absolute master of all in
dustry and commerce. James A. Gar,
field.
Liberty cannot long endure in any coun-
try where the tendency Of legislation is
TO concentrate wealth In tho hands of q
few Daniel Webster.
That prices will fall or ,iSc as the vol.
rs law as unalterablc as any law of ma
iure. Professor Walker.
If the whole volume OF money ib circu.
,,satiop was doubled, price, would double.
If It was increased one-fourth prices
would rise one fourth. John Stuart
'MfIl. s-a'f-Ns7 4 : p
A decreasing volume of money and fall
ing prices have been and are more fruit
full Of human misery than war, pest;lencc
and famine. They have wrought more
injustice than all the bad laws ever enact
ed. United States Money Commission.
If government contracted debt with
q certain amount Of money in circulation
and then contracted the money volume
before the debt was paid, it is the most
helnous crime government could COM
NIT against the people. Abraham Lin
coin.
The government ought not to delegate
this power (of issuing money! If it could.
It is too great power to be trusted to
any banking business whatever. The
people are not safe when such company
has such power. The temptation is too
great, the opportunity too easy, to put
up aud down, to bring the whole COM
munity on its knees to the Neptunes, who
preside over the fux and refux of paper
money. Stocks are their plaything with
which they gamble with as little secrecy
and less morality then common gamblers.
Thomas HI. Benton.
The i'll paid drudge owes society no
thanks.
Every glutton has for his complement
some one who is starving.
Think of this: every dollar of taxes il
paid our of the net earnings Of the tax
payer.
Marshall (Ill.) Acorn: The money pow.
or is preparing to fastcn the chains OF
slavery upon the common people.
Gonzales CTexas) Signal: There can
be no such thing as money without the
mat" OF the government.
Mountains of wealth and valleys oil
wrotchedness. Lower the mountains and
the valleys disappear.
He or she who honestly performs thu
humblest necessary work, is as much en-.
titled to the comforts of life as the Presi.
dent himself.
There should not be an Idle man in
America while our public roads are al
door al at present. and Congress has now
or to issue money.
Anarchy is dangerous; so is small pox.
Neither exist without cause The wise
man will remove the cause aud prevent
the danger.
Protection protects sAmerican labo,
docs ita And national statistics show
that American laborers earn an average
OF s6 cents per day. Come off.
Debts should be reckoned in work.
and IL should take no more days of work
to pay debt than 1t would have taken
TO pay It when the debt was contracted.
There is an era rushing this way, in
which the man who fattens on the ignor.
ance, weakness and passions of mankind.
will not wear the mantle of respectable.
ity.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
The Grand Old Man Wins The Liber-
ais Garry the Elections.

A London cablegram says: The results
Of the elections so far as known up to
o'clock p. M, show sufficient Liberal
gains to wipe out the governments ma
jority and assure Mr.. Gladstone's retrro
to power. The net Liberal gain thus far
ia So. This gives majority OF fol'
against the Conservatives on division.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
DID HE SHOOT HIS BROTHER ?
An Attempt at Murder from Ambush
Which May Result in Fratricide.

MARION, s. C.-About ten days ag..
A. G. Ammons, one of the most promi.
nent planters of Marion comfy, was shot
by some unknown person in ambush oil
the roadside
The shooting was at night, and no one
was present but the assailant and his vic
tim. The weapon used was a doub G.
barrelled shotgun. Both barrels were
discharged. AT the second fire Mr.. Am
mons fell, severely wounded. He could
not tell who shot him and said he had NJ,
personal enemy. He reasoned he must
have been mistaken for another. A few
days after the shooting circumstances de-
veioped which pointed strongly to Mr..
AmmOn's brother Il. II. Ammons, ns the
sssailant. He was arrested. cha'gcd
with the crime, but was released on bail.
This morning 1t was ascertaincd that the
condition Of the wounded mun was very
critical, and the brother was sur ende,cd
TO the authorities. He is now in iail
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
AN ATROCIOUS MURDER.
The Victims Skull Fractured and His
Throat Out From Ear to Ear.

@0O VAotAA0 SAuh = fdCCureQ ana His
Throat Out From Ear to Ear.
CHARLESTON, 8. C.-The body of ].
II. bhykes, who was murdered near Green
Pond, on the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad, was brought to Charleston
about . O'Clock. j. Abraham, the friend
OF tho deceased, who reported the crime
to the authorities, says it was one of the
mest atrocious murders ever committed
In the State; and, in addition to having
his head fractured, his throat was cut
from ear to ear.
As was at first supposed, robbery il
proven to have been the motive. 1t was
discovered that the crime was committed
BY Jeffrey Meyers. He was pursued by
pesse OF constables, but evaded capture
by swimming the Ashepoo river. They
are hot on his trail and will probably
capture him soon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-07-22
Harrity TO be Chairman.

New YoRK.-The World says. own.
F. Harrity, Of Pennsylvania, has con-
sented to be the chairman of the national
Democratic orga nization."
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foundation, the farmer has equally PC.
cause, from the affinity of the two prod
ucts, to cry dishonest price for bushel
wheat.
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The patriot, the statesmen --our chief
SO loved, so esteemed by the good.
SO exalted in earthly position,
..Is called TO his higher reward.
sad tears from their hidden reccsses
Flow freely from many eye;
lis wel-we should mourn when the faithful
The useful drop from us to die.
Nut tears must not lnger, o brother.
Up and doing our Order must be;
AK heaven to direct all our efforts
Till through the dark mystery Wa see
May the spirit OF him that's departed
Bapttze unto its wisdom aud power
brother beloved of the Order
To hold In this perilous hour
10 lead on the hosts In their marches
The rest OF the wilderness through,
10 walk with them over the Jordan
The war to begin Of new
To storm cvery enemy's castle
They've built up with silver and gold.
With silver and gold most iilgotten
Which the hard toiling millions should hold
Be strong. be strong, worthy brothcrs;
BE strong In the might OF thy power.
God strengthen the weak. the wavering,
Who halt when the battle clouds lower.
The God r-hom we trust He will bless us,
He fought for His people OF old;
The ausptclOus day needed lcngthcuing.
Too fast Its machinery rolled.
Stand stu, sun and moon on 0lbeou,
Tho leader invincible cries.
The lights in the heavens obey, tiii
The last cursed Amorite dies.
Parkewood. N. q. a. q. T..