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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-01-15

FLOODS OF MONEY For REDEMpTIoY.-
Washington, Jan. 9.-The Treasury Depart
ment is being flooded with money fIr redemp.
no less than 1921 ,9l7 being presented to-day.
Tie money now being presented was issued
from the treasury last fall to move the crops
ani for use in the holiday trade. and it is
finding its way back into the treasury in a
battered and dirty condition. For this old
worn.out money new notes are issued and
the al money is destroyed. The work of
redeeming money is heavy, all tho notes
having to be assorted, their numbers taken
down and entered in record book, and then
this money placed in n macerating machine,
where it is Destroyed. The process, of re.
demption occapies about one week. during
which time the money CT course w:ihirawa
from circulation. The treasury office is 80
crowded with this class of work that clerks
are wording at night to keepup with 1t.
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Action of Cotton Growers Convention.

MEMPHIS. TKSS., January 9.-The Cons
vention Of cottcn-growers, after recess, last
evening listened TO the following report
from the committee on resolutions:
Fret. 1t is recommended that this Conven-
do proceed TO organiz, permanent orgaui-
ssticn, to be known as the "Cottou-growers'
and Merchants Association"
Second. We recommend that said trgapi-
ration shall consist Of president, treas
urer, and enc vice Iresident from each Of
the cotton growing States.
Third. We Recommend that there 10 loc,
organizations Of said cotton growers and
merchants assocat ons organized in every
State, county and town i'm the cotton grow
ing region, and that said local organizations
whore possible and practicable, cooperate
with any farmers organ zatisn now in exist
ance.
Fourth. We recommend that the reduction
In the acreage planted in CO ton for the year
1892 b, 20 per cent less than that planted in
1891.
Fifth. We further recommend that each
and every farmer OF planter within said cot
ton growing States do plaut more diver>i-
fed crops, and especially take extraordinary
Preeaution TO the end that he shall pro-
duce TN abundance Of corn, Ieas, hay,
oats, and such other necesssr;cs for his
own and his fauily's supplies. Aud we
here appeal, personally and individually. to
each and every person favoring this move
meut do lend his aid and influence TO further
this end.
sixth. In view Of the fact that the Mc--
caotle interests of the South is largely held
responsible, whether lightfuly or not, for
the planting Of cotton verging upon the ex-
clusion Of other products, it is therefore sug-
g.s cd and hopefully urged upon them to
contribute by their advice and in other sub
stantial ways to the bringing about IF this
coveted reform in our farming methods.
Seventh. We recommend that Il commit
tee Of five be appointed by the president
whose duty il shall be TO draft such cpnst;-
tuition and by-lawe as are necessary TO car
ry into effect the objects of this organization.
Eighth. We recommend that each mem
Der and delegate TO this Convention use his
united and individual efforts to carry iato
eject these resolutions, and they urge their
people at home to strive for n general good
the carrying out of the spirit and purpose of
tie same.
Nirth. We further recommend tha. the
address delivered by Col. d. G.. Goodwin be
received aud endorsed by this ASSOCIATION
and that the same be published with the
roce,dings.
rs soon as the re ,ding cf the resolution
had been finished half dozen gentlemen
rose to their feet and pandemouium reigned
After vigorous use of The gavel, however,
the chairman recognized Mr.. Lane, Of Missis-
sippi, who moved that the resolution, bc
adopted. The motion prevailed, after which
the csolution were taken up for discussion:
seriatim. After long discussion, partci
pated in by ell The lead,pg spirits of the
Convention, on section Of the resolutions
they were finally adopted. At ll30 the
Convention adjourned sine die .alad .procee.I.
nppen- -hvh ahche, where they were fitting.
ly entertained.
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NEaNER FOR CoNGRts Columbia, Janu.
ary 9.-lbere will be somewhat interesting
fight this year in this Congressional district
IL has been in the air for two or three days
thai e1-Comptroller General Werner won d
enter the field on the suggestion of his friends.
lie was asked to-day what he had to say, ,r
what conclusion he had reached lie said
that he had concluded to Iun. Ga what
platform? 81 am Democrat" )" he said Il
will run as Democrat and Cleveland
Democrat at that. stand on this platform
ald make the fight on it,"
That the fgh. will be interesting goes
without comment. Senator Dona dson is
reported to be in the race, and Capt. Shells
lends hope that they can secure h is re-elec-
lion. THIS is q casc in which we will all see
That VIC will see.
Considering the fact that Gen. Werner
puts himself squarly on The Cleveland pat
f rm the result ought to indicate how the
Cleveland policy on tariff and money stands
in this district. for. Ne,os and Courier.
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Correspondents for the Union TIMES.
Hard Times and Gripue AZ MT. Joy.

Mt. JOY, Jan. 12.-Hard times is the
familiar soundsthst fall, upon the eur from
every side. Short crops and low prices have
produced striugency in money matters
seldom experienced in this county. It is
poor comfort, if comfort at all, to know that
hard times arc not confined to South Cero-
lima alone. From Mississippi. Texas AMI
other great cotton States comes tho same
wall of hard times. The effect 1t will have
upon the farming GLASS will not venture
to say. brt know it hss driven great many
to seek somo ohes occupations.
have heard some say that tho Alliance
was to blame for the short cotton crop AMI
low prices. What foolishuess. Let not
those who hate the Alliance deceive you with
the silly AMI groundless assertion that the
Alliance itself has caused the trouble. Not
an atom Of sound reason oan be given upon
which tp base such q statement.
We are having some very severe weather
now. 1t is raining ana freezing as it falls.
Cattle should re looked after and well
sheltered during such weather.
George Moore, who left this county twelve
ye'rs ago, for Arkansas, has returned on n
visit 10 his friends aud relatives. He
said he found the same cry here rs it was in
Arkansas. Shortcrops and low prices. He
| said the corn crop in Arkansas was very goo
and it is now selling at twenty-five cents per
bushcl, while cotton is selling from &c to 7c
per pound.
| South Caro:ipa is we'll represented in thu,
State.
Thomas Holcomb, who left this settlement
with his family for Clifton Factory not o
month ago. died there Monday night and
was buried at Mt. Joy Church Wednesday,
Jan. Z. 1892. Pneumonia was the cause o.
his death.
The gtippc, or grab, Us some call it, hal
visitel neatly every family in this sot,le-
ment AMI it 10 still raging.
Misc Josie Garner, o graduate Of Clifford {
Seminary, has taken charge Of the PineJ
Grove school.
Miss Helen Greer, of Union, has resumed
her school .in at the McGowan school
house.
DIR. ]. G. Going was married TO Miss Mar.
Stephens Of Adairsville, Ga. The DIR. ha:
returned with his bride and will practice il
the upper pars of Sautuck. ]. d. G.
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TnE FARMERS CONVENTION. Memphis is,
Tenn, Jan. THE farmers convention,
before adjourning. passed resolutions recon :
mending permanent organization. to be
composed of n president and vice president
from every cotton growing State; tha. the
reduction in the acreage Of cotton this year
be no less thau 20 per cent. and that more
divers ii ID crops be raised in the South
The following permanent officers were e'cot-
ed: President A. G.. Holloway; Oxford
Miss: secretary, IA. L. Bedford, Miss; treas
urer, j. II. Goodwin, Memphis; yice-presi.
dents, Nj. +. Locke, Little Rock, Ark; III.
ID. Laue, Alabama; Jas. Richardson, New
Orleans; Col. Wynne, Lexington, Miss. DR..
d. G.. Neshi,, commissioner of agriculture,
Georgia; John Robinson, commissioner Of
agriculture for North Carolins. Ex-Sta'e
Senator G'eed, Of Mississippi, a negro al =.
dresse1 the convention and congra, ulat-d
The body on the harmony existing between
Che ahiie planters and ths negroes in the
South. His remarks were enthusiastically
applaudeIl and a vote Of THINKS was tender
hin by The convention.
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WHAT We MAY SEE.-Extremcs sometimes
meo. fthe present Stats administration
continuous its policy toward tauks we may
presently SEQ our capitalists establisbinr
themselves on the State lines ps the moon.
shi crt used to do, keeping their safes as
the stills were kept ready te begrabbei and
rolled outside the jurisdiction of the South
Carolina tax collector at minutes notice
IL would bea fine thing to have money as
c"n'raaand as nntaxed whiskey and a bor
rover laying his note, col .aterals and calcu-
l"';' ns on stump, whistling three times
ant cciDg away to return after n while L,
tni Il currency mysteriously substituted
for the by an unseen hand. Bank cashiers,
presidents and tellers could then grow their
hair ard beard long, cIrry squirrel rifles
anu signal horns and cuuiv.te the art of
sudden disappear and infinite know
dse ihe exact location of boundaries
Controller General EIlcrbe and his pusse
w.ud have rare sport tracking the wild
c'l ial st to his lair IN The mou ain fIslnc s.
es or The Savannah river swamps, and se,y-
ing warrants for removing and concealing
snrrins or handling funds on which the tax
had not been paid.
lii' Ners and Courier says one Charlie. ton
bank has sent Sl5O,00O of its funds to ueor-
ga TO avoid the comptrvllers wrath, but
iii';c who desire TO cont nue. business in
soui" Carolina MAY .tTik3 SINE such scheme
as we have suggested There would be no
lack Of customers for llIem. People would
lake even more trouble TO borrow Than they
now endure to buy crook cd whiskoy. Green.
rite News.
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Memorial Of Union Lodge, No.2S3:I. o. g. T
on THE DEATH OF.
MRS. HATTIE HARLE MILLER.

The subject Of this sketch was born at
Leadville, Jefferson, now Hamin County,
Tenn. February 20, 1856. Her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. w. Harle, threw around her
childhood strong religious Influences; she
responded carly to these teachings, AMI
Joined while quite young, the Ms.hHdIst fsIs
shs was m.rried t, W. II. Miller. Four
years later she moved with her husband to
Union, S. c., where. on the 9th Of Decem-
Der, 1891, her earthly life found peaceful
close
earnest, fruitful christian life, to which liv-
ing monuments are found, both within and
without her family circle. But especially is
it becoming to record her zeal in the cause
of temperance. She was q charter member
Of the Division Of Sons of Temperance, at
Union, and later, when Uuipn Lodge, No.
2S3; l. o. G. T., was organized, ], her name
was found among the original members. 1t
was to attend = lodge meeting that she zen
from her home the last time, and was even
then suffering from the approaches Of the
fatal disease that bora her off few weeks
later.
Mrs. Miller was lady of q very lovely
character. AMI made many friends, in thi,
town. 1t was but to know her to love her.
Her influence was always for good, and the
Lodge has TO mourn her great loss in the
cause If Temperance. We honor ourselvc cs
in recording this tribute to her memory.
c. II. MURPHY, Chm.
Alns LA s. HARRIS, Committee.
Mrs. JNo. II. MATHIS.
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ANOTHER HEAD TO Coxs Orr.-Governor.
Tilunn yesterday said that he ex pected in
the next few days to drop aro h L official
head into bis already full ,.reuiovav' tasket.
He sal he was giving the iii ial chance
for a few days tore trie,e b ,nse nai ifthere
WAS improvement his kuife w"u i de .cend.
He does not indicate who the intended
victim is.-The State. ~.
Such threat from the Governor of State
is uudiguified and puer le; more becoming
the pedagogue or petty tyrant holding the
rod of punishment over the heads of a lot OF
disorderiy school boys. There is much more
of the dictator and petty iyrant 10 GoEl
Tillmau than true statesmanship, dignity OF
manliness Of character. 1t cannot be denied
that he has disappointed his most sbject
friends End disgusted the intelligent citizens
Of The State at large. As reformer he is a
decided failure.
1t means, to the Auditors, Trial Justices,
Treasurers, aud oil other officials who hold
thcir positions by the grace of Gov, Tillman
N,w, boys, il you don't behave yourselves
aud do just what want you to DO, in you,
Official capecitics, ''by the eteruals," every
molhsr's sou of you, from the Superiuten
dent of the Luna,ic Asylum down to the
one that milks the cows, will be sdmmarily
discharged. 1, Ben Tilmau, am runnin!
this State and don't intend to let any rotten
drif,wood st.nd in my way. So, stanl from
under my gullotine.
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Correspondence Of the TIMES.
Notes From Busy Clifton.

CLIFTON. S. c. JAN. 1.-The holidays
were ra.sed in quiet, though pleasant
manner at this place. Exhibitions were
given iy the two schools and Sunday schools,
and several entertainments by tho young
people. The new year was pleasantly
ushered in by delightful Hop in the spa
cious hall adjoining the pos: Office. This
entertainment was we'll attended, and seems
to have been the signal FIR series of SINH
cession. a peasant German was the socia
Eevent OF the past week, and it will probably
be followed by nothing similar in few
days. -
Mr.. French. VIII, has been employed in
the 'anipg Mill, and is held in high esteem
by his EN- 'loyers and the public generally,
met with n serious accident last week. While
at work, his clothing caught in the machia-
cry, AMI the result va, that his arm and
head were severely cut. His wounds are
seriouo, but at last accounts he was resting
easily.
Mr.. John Bomar, who has been employed
Temporarily in the office here, returned to
Spartanbnrg last week. We shall miss his
bright face and pleasant smile.
1t is rumored that Rev. ]. d. Huggins
contemplates removing to the lower part Of
| the State, but is to be hoped that be will
| decide to remain with US. He would GER
| tsinly DO very much missed at this place for
he is doing>a good work, and is popular
| with oil.
Mr.. Clifford Sondlcy, of Sumter, has been
| spending the holidays at Clifton.
Mr.. Morris Mitchell, one of our live mer-
chants, has moved to store nearer the
depot.
Dr.. b. F. Bates has opened drug store
which is being conducted by his son, Mr.
/ CLARK Bates.
3r-M Miss Blassingame, of Converse College
i has been visiting friends in this place.
Mr.. c. T. Lipscomb, bookkeeper of tht
Cempany'e store, paid visit to his home il
Virginia during the holidays.
Capt. Wardl.w -pent Christmas weel
| with relatives in York County.
Messrs. Webb Thomson and Thonas De
whey pal short visit to Clifton during
the holidays. They will locate ut Pacolet
Success 10 them.
Apropos of Pacolet: The fr.ends here o
Me-. and Mrs. ID. B. Wood extend their sin
cere congratulations, and wish them mucl
happiness.
/ Mr.. L. D. Bycrs, Of Pacolet, raid fyinl
visit to Clifton few days ago. lie ha
hosts Of friends ut this place, who are Away
glad to gee him.
1t is with sincere sorrow that we learn 9
the death of Mira. Moses Wood Of Pacoiet
She was an excellent lady, aud loved by a.
who'kn her.
Farmers in this vicinity join in the genera
cry. of hard times" II il to be hopei this
there are better times ahea1, for as som
one describes it, we have about reache
"hard pin." n."-------------
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The Town Councils Tribute of Respect.
TO STEPHEN A. l.. PARHAM,

TO STEPHEN A. Il. PARHAM.
At a meeting Of the Town Council Of Union,
held on the 18th day of January, 1892, the
following preamble and resolutions We uuani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, on the 4th day of January 1892,
Stephen, A. L. Parban. q Warden of the
town of Union, departed this life, be it there
fore
Resoived, That in the death Of Ste ,hen A .
+. Parham, the Town Council has lost one
of its most active and popular members, and
the people Of Union most useful aud eff :
cient Warden.
ResoiUed, That while the life of Stephen A.
L. Parham wal brief. yet it proved him to be
n man Of strong Character-diligent in busi-
ness, generous in heart aud honest in deed.
AS a friend he was devoted, loyal and true.
And as citizen be was progressive, patri-
otic, and ch iritabe to all.
Resoiued, Tha, these resolutions be srread
upon the rec .rds Of tho Town Council, and
copy thereof be transmitted to the family
Of the deceased, and TO the Union TIMES.
II. w. TlNSLEY, w. L. GRAHAM.
Clerk, Intendant.
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Mortgage Sale.

Df virtue Of power c,ntainel in q
- Mortgage given by Bessie ". Fowler,
aod Faanie Fowler, TO w. A.. Mowhirter,
dated the 18th February. 1890, aud recorded
in Office Of the Register Of Mesns Convey
ance for Union County, South Carolina, in
book of Mortgages, NJ. No. ~, page 2, / will
sell to tho highest bidder, before the Court
house door ct Union, s. c.. duriug the leg Al
hours Of sale, on sslesd.y in February next,
certain lands described in said VI ortgags, as
follows:
All tha, certsin tract Of land situate, lying
and being in Jonssville Township, Union
County. Sta'e aforesaid, containing eighty
one (8l) acres, more or lass, boun led by
lands OF the estate Of David James, (Cansada
Fowler place.) the es'a'e Of Reuben Cole
man, (Mrs. Little Coleman piacc,) john
Wbiilock, and the home.trad Of L. Il. Fow-
Ter.
EAso all that other tract or pa, Il OF Ian
in sid County, coutsin:ng forty eight (48)
acres, more or less. bounded by lands fo:-
merly Of w. o.. Hamss, wallace 2owler's
land, } lands Of John d. Long. the Daniel
Mo-e!cy 'and. lands Of @. B. Fowler AMI j.
l.. McWhrrter.
Terms--Cash. Purchaser to pay for
papers.
January 7th, 1892.
w. A. McwHIRTER,
Mortgage.
jan 15 3 81 !
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HIS Horse RECOGNIZED HIM.-Atlania.
Ca, Jan. S-Mr. a. II. Hill, a leading law
yer OF Danville, Ill.,, is in the city on a
peculiar mission. lie came u recover an
Old family horse that was stolen from him
on December Il, 1890, and which he has
followed over one thousand mics. The
tbief'hat stole the horse carried it to Indian
apolis and sold it to some horse dealers. They
sold it to some Atlanta stock dealers who
shipped it TO this city. A gentleman from
Mr.. Hills home who was visiting in the CITY
saw the horse and recognized it, aud at
oncs notified the owner.
MT. Hill came to see about the mucl,
beloved animal. On his arrival he was in
+ rmcd that his horse was in the stables of
Iiill \ Walker, aud that he would have TO
rove beyond doubt the identity of it before
he could have it. With some other gentle
ineh Mr.. Hill proceeded 10 the stables.
Nhen he walked into the stall the horse
- 2hed and pranced, and when Mr.. Hill
h'ld out his hand the horse licked it with
seemingly as much passion as ever one
person kissed another.
Inc gentlemen present were astounded at
the instant recognition of the master by the
faithful old family horse after q full year )
bsence. The gentlemen who had posses
SION OF the horse told Mr.. Hill to take it,
rc'narking: "iou need not identify the
horse; he has identified you. would hate
to be murderer and own that horse |
m'G.t run up on him some day and could
never conceal my identity The horse will
be shipped TO Dauville to-day and Mr.. Hill
viii fJllow him.
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Jan Is
Mortgage Sale Of Land.

pY virtue OF a power contained in q mort
IL. gage deed made by william G. johnson,
til. NJ. Grimball, aud by him assigned to
me. said mortgage deed bearing date the
first day OF February, 1887, and recorded in
tbs office Of the Register Of Mesne Convey
anee for Union County on the second day OF
February. 1887, in book of Mortgages, j, 0,
page II, will sell by psblic auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, before the Court.
house door, at Union, s. c., during the legal
hours Of s'le. on Monday, The 6rst day OF
February, 1892, all that certain tract of
land containing one hundred aud ffty-five
acres, more o. less, situate in Piuokney
township, Union County, State aroressii,
aad bounded on the North By lands of w.
A. Moorhead, on the East by lands Of Mrs
Il. NJ. Love. on the West by the Walter Wish
ent lands and on the South by lands of
Carrie johnson.
WILLIAM MUNRO.
Jan. 9th, 1892.
Jan Is b fs M 81
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MoRs NEGRoSs EMIaaATINo.-The mo-
eroe, ae certainly leaving the State in
large numbers. The emigraot agents have
been working systematically for soule
months, probably having had an mixing Of
the introduction Of the bill passed by the
Legislature requiring them to pay license
of $1,000, and the passing through of many
carloads OF negro emigrauts from various
sections Of the State has been noted from
time I, time. Yesterday morning two more
Cur loads Of negroes, men women aud
children from the lower section Of the State,
passel through enroute to upper Georgia.
The State,
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n@- We have had variety of wealth

raa- We have had variety of weather
since our last isenc. Sunday morning We
woke up and found the ground covered with
snow an inch deep. 1t gradually melicl
during the day, anI cold rain set in at
night.
Monday the town presented MS maguif-
cent Winter scene as ever was pictured
by The brush of aEMaster painter. The
shade trees on the streets and the shrubbery
in the yards we're eucas,d in ice and their
limbs bent gracefully under the weight Of
their cold crystalline c,veriug anil the gilt
tcriug icicles pendant from them. At dark
it began to rain and continued to fall heavy
all night, so TINT the noNt morning not q
trace of snow or ice could he seen. From
then to Thursday uornug heavy fogs and
rain prevailed. 1t has moro appearance OF
clearing eff now than for weeks
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FAILURE IN LAURENs.-Lauren., S. c.,
Jan. 1l.-W. l.. Boyd, senior member of the
frm of Boyd s. Hart, hardware dea' ers. aud
of the finn Of Boyd & billiard, groceries,
made an assignment for the benefit of his
creditors. Col. J. w. Ferguson will be tho
assignee. His liabilities arc estima'cd at
2o,OO0, part Of which are surety debts. So
cured by mortgage, which, when ro,lizcd
upon wi reduce the amount considerably !;
assets nominally $4,000, out Of which at
least $40, 900 should be collected.
The failure is due to poor collec ions and
endorsing notes. Mr.. Boyd's n,me is on a
good deal OF paper of his former par ner aud
brother-in-'aw, George B. Anderson. who is
deeply involved. Most of the money is ow :
ing to local creditors, the banks here and
at Clinton holding heavy notes. .s- .s-,.
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Bey- We regret to state that the Grippe
or Influenza, is spreading rapily and becom-
ing more alarming in its attacks. Scarcely
q fami' y in this town or for miles around is
without case, aud in some families e,erv
The Doctors and their horses are nearly
worn out, from loss of rest and continuous
travel.
The changeable mucky and cold weather
we are now having is more in favor of in
creasing and intensifying the malady than
assist in relieving or eradicatiug it.
So far, we have had only ono death in the
town traceable directly to the Grippe; but We
have had s'me very severe cases Of that
disease, which have becu successfully treated
by our Doctors.