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or the TIMES.
NOT A DETECTIVE.

MIR. EDITOR The report has been oircu-
lated in town aud county that 1, with several
others, had been appointed . Dispepsary
detective. This, l considered as q joke,
originating OF the play given by the Union
Minstrels, o week or two ago, and paid no at
tention TO it, for could not think that any
one would be so malicious as to start such
report to ipjure me in my business. Having
just been informed by friends that the report
is being circulated through the county as
true, think it is time o-scall halt and
make positive denial. Permit me, there
fore, to say to the public, through your COL
umns, that, speeking for myself only,
pronounce the report as utterly false and
without the slightest foundation. 1 have
not been appointed q detective, constable, or
spy, and have never been approached en- the
subject, verbally or in writing, by anyo e,
and do not care to be.
have not so far found it necessary to
"spy around for a living, and trust it may
never be necessary. Having no enemies in
town that am aware of, can only attribute
the report to a joke. aud have no idea that
the party originating it, thought it was going
to be believed by anyone, much less circu-
lated over the whole county as the truth to
my injury. This shows what mischief can
result from word said in jest.
Respectfully,
JNo. r. MATHIS.
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Correspondence of the TIMES.
The Wheel Still Revolving.

kELToN, July 24.-I appear again in the
columns Of the UNION TIMES to let it's readers
know that the Wheel is neither locked OF
broke down, but is still rolling round in the
wood and blacksmith shops.
see in last weeks TINES that Vox was
expecting me to give full reporl Of the
Alliance dinner at Kclton, but seeing Bro
Vox with his roll of paper and pencil, tax.
ing down in shorthand, the words SIS they
fell from the lips of the speakers, conclud-
ed that it would be folly for pe to under
take to give on accoun, of the Aoccnsion, as
/ was not o stenographer, q. could not
give strict account of the eloG hence as il
rolled from the distinguished gentlemen.
Crops are looking somewhat refreshed
since the rain that fell last Thursday night
Corn and cotton had begun TO suffer fer the
want of raiu. Old corn had fired to the ear
and cotton looked as if it had beer scalded.
The cotton weed is well fruited, Tut small
The farmers are about done laying by"
The officers that were elected at the June
meeting of Kelton Alliance were installed
last Saturday, and were as follows: W. IL.
Gault, President; Vice President, E. Eu.
banks. Secretary, X. L. N. Fowler Treas
urer, G. 7. Gault; Chaplain, J. H. Sprcusc
Lecturer. II. c. Little; Asst Lecturer, -;
Sergeant-at.arms. Ellison Garner Door.
h~SPSiJ ~ As' eu'hSh 40" DOOihoCpCI
Pete Childs.
Delegates elected to Township Union, j.
c. OTIS, G. i. Gault, II. s. Porter, L. NJ.
Wood, w. j. Vaughan. James Mosely, j. Il.
Going, J. C. Ponder, p. W. Willard, NJ. L.
Outs, s. r. Garner.
Last Saturday, as | went from the Alliance
l was was warned TO look out for mad dog
that had just been seen going toward my
house, >ar d when l got home everything was
in an uproar, for the dog had just passed
through the cow lot wolfe Alsy Fowler and
Ellen Vanderford were milking. and Alsy
only kept from being bitten by fighting with
her bonnet. The dog went to almost every
house within circle Of FIVE miles and was
killed on yesterday morning on Mrs. Mary
Kellys place. The neighbors were on the
lookout. He received six shots that ] know
Of From now on l shall try tn kin every
dog that enters my yard. 1t is something
that dislike to do, but have a dislike for
mad dogs. Every dog that has been bitten
should be killed Immediately, and thereby
save excitement..and trouble, and perhaps the
lives Of individuals. KELToN WHEEL.
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Kelton Alliance Speaks.

AT q regular meeting of Ke!ton Alliance
No. 149, held at Kelton, S. c., July %,
1898, the following resolutions were adopt
ed:
WHEREAS, There has been and is still
being made efforts by several boards of
trade, chambers Of commerce, ETC., who
constitute but very small proportion of
our population, TO create the impression
that the majority of our people wish the re-
peal of the Sherman bill and thereby the
demonetization of silver; and whereas, we
the members of Kelton Alliance, believe
that such repeal would be detrimental to the
Interests Of the farmers and the people gen.
orally; therefore,
Resolved, That we do most emphatically
enter our protest to any change in our silver
laws unless Congress gives US the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver.
Resolved, That we demand that Congress
pass bill for the free and unlimited coin-
age of silver.
Resolprd. That we will hold cur Congress-
men to a strict accountability if they fail to
work and vote against an unconditional re-
peal Of the Sherman bill and for a bill for
the free and unl,mited coinage of silver.
Resolved, That these resolutions be sent
the Cotton Plant, UNION TINES and Headlight
for publication. W. H. GAULT:
X. Z. N. FOWLER, President.
Secretary
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Personals.

Mis-. L. G.. Duncan and children have
gone to Seneca to visit re'atiyes.
Misses May and Carrie Duncan have gone
to the mounta ins for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Gist, who have been
spending some time here, have returned to
their homes at Newberry.
MIR. Dan Wallace has gone to Flat Rock,
NC.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Oetzsl and daughter
are visiting friends in Greenville.
Miss lIuida Goodgion, of Williamson, is
visiting Misses May and Carrie Foster.
Mr.. Clarence Rodger, of Marion, spent q
few days in town this week, visiting the
family Of Attorney General Townsend.
Mr.. Eugene Scaife, of Elberton, Ga, is
here on visit to his parents.
Mrs. E. joy Atwood left yesterday to visit
her parents aud friends at Monticello, Ga.
Mr.. w. \. Nicholson is now on the "briny
deep on his way to visit relatives in his
native "Donnic Scotland. \ pleasant trip
aud safe return 10 our friend.
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How the Dispensary Law Is Enforced.

In another column will be found an article
under the head Of "Auybody can get Whis-
key at the Dispensary," which we take
from Columbia daily paper, the truth of
which has not been denied. To us it shows
aifagrant and most arbitrary violation of
tho plain letter and spirit of the dispensary
law, on the part of the State Board of Con-
troll, of which Gov. Tillmau is evidently the
controlling element.
Heretofore we have been not only willing
but anxious to have the dispenssry law
fairly tested npon its own merits, believing
it if proved to be benefcent law, suppress
ing in any appreciable degree the abuse of
whskey drinking, reclaiming even few
d~unkards and clevating the social aud
moral standards of society, by its wholesome
restraints upon the habits aud customs of
our people in every sphere Of life, the peo-
pie will feel and appreciate its great bene-
fits and throw around it the whole force Of
their moral influence to give it strength and
long life; but if it is founded upon merce-
nary motives-to make money for the State
out Of the whiskey traffic--the State itself,
through her officials, overriding the moral
restraints Of the law and establishing the
worst features of the barroom system by
opening the doors Of the dispensary 10
minors, drunkards, etc., for their patronage,
the evil and corruption that is within itself
will soon cause its death and the people will
bury it and its projectors deep in the grave
of scorn and disgust.
In the case of recognizing illegal appii-
cations for whiskey at the dispensary, we
ask in oil sincerely, wherein is the sound
ness of the police theory Of the dispensary,
when everybody, minors, habitual drunk
ards, etc., can get oil the whiskey they can
pay for from the dispensary?
The only difference that we can see be-
tween the bsrroom nuisance and the dis
pensary is, that the dispensary cannot sell
less than half pint aud the purchaser is
not allowed to get drunk at the dispensary.
Buthe can take it to the club room or his
bedroom aud join with any number of hila-
rous friends in buying any number OF TASKS
of 100 proof dispensary whiskey and get on
as glorious drunk ns they could before the
State assumed sole paternal guardianship
over her sober, her wayward, her moral and
her christian sons and daughters, 10 the
matter of debating when, how aud where
they shall obtain and use such stimulants as
they may tbiok they need or wish to drink.
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The State Press Association.


For years past il has been source Of
sincere regret to us that we have not been
able to attend the annual meetings Of the
State Press Association, but when we state
that for many years we have not been mile
beyond the corporate limits Of this town, ex-
cePt twice, from physical infrmity. We think
we give sufficient excuee for our absence.
IL we are not mistaken we are thelonly sur
yiving member of the ante 6eilum Association,
when DR.. r. w. Gibbes was president and
such abe and popular editors of the daily
and weekly papers Of the State as Hayden,
Caslisle, Tabor, Simkins, johnson and Ar
thur were members.
Notwithstanding we have been providen-
italy prevented from participating in the
pleasant So l and business gatherings of
our brethren Of the press, we feel as one Of
them and take as deep an interest in the
proceedings of their meetings as the most
active member can, and are truly gratified
at the practical business manner that char
acterzed the transactions Of the late meet
ing. We join most heartily in the unaui-
nous regret expressed by the Association in
the retirement Of that model citizen and able
editor, W. H. Wallace, from the journalism
of the State. 1t will be hard to find man
capable Of filling his place, and we shall part
With him with as much sorrow as we would
ft@ at parting with our most valued friend.
4Put the Association made a happy selec-
tipn, we think, in selecting Mr.. Hugh Will
sop, of the Abbeville Press and Banner, to
succeed Mr.. Wallace as President.
WE take the following from the closing
proceedings Of the meeting:
Editor Hugh Wilson, nf the Abbeville
Press aud Banner, was unanimously elected
| president for the ensuing year. Mr.. Il. T..
| Joynss, of the Keowee Courier, vice-presi-
dent; Capt. John g. Capers Of the Columbia
Journal, second vice-president. Mr.. c. H.
| Prince, despite his declination, was unaui-
mously chosen secretary Of the association.
Msj. Franz Me!chers, of Charleston, was
| likewise reelected treasurer, and the Rev.
Sidi H. Brown, chaplain.
''President Wilson, on assuming the chair,
expressed his appreciation Of the honor con-
| fcrred upon him.
e'The following, introduced by Mr.. Lang
ston, was unanimously adopted:
.,.'Resoiued, That our association has heard
with thankful appreciation the able, thought
full aad philosophical address from re firing
President w. ii. Wallace, and request that he
furnish copy of the same for publication in
| our minutes.
sResolued, 2. That we learn with regret
Of his contemplated retirement from the field
ofJournalism, and hope that he may also
have unbounded success in the school room
| to which he carries q rips scholarship and
large experience with men and things.
"Resolved, 3. That we extend to him our
sincere thanks for the able, impartial and
uniformly courteous manner in which he has
presided over the deliberations Of our asso-
citation for the past two years.
| t"Mr. Wallace expressed his grati6catio ion
at this manifestation of esteem.
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Correspondence Of the TIMES.
News from North Paco)et.

ErrA JANE, July 25.-The past week was
one Ill which many of our farmers rejoioed
for the good rains which fell, especially on
the night of the 18th. In the upper part of
the county above Star Farm and Wilkinsville
the rains were rather light aud did not
amount to good season. Other sections
were too wet to plow for two or three days.
Crops arc humping" themselves.
As previously announced, a meeting was
held at Owens Ford last Thursday under :
the auspices Of the County Survivors ,Asso-
citation of Confederate Veterans. Two hun,
dred and five names of old soldiers and their
sons were enrolled, aud q permaueQt organ-,
izatiou effected, with the following 11oors!
President, A. F. Hendricks yice-prssi ients
p. 8. Webber; secretary and treasurer Edo
ward Flyers; executive committee A. Orr.
I. JEFF Hughes, Hamp Pridmore, r.. G. Pafas
rick, Adam Goudeock, Clough Inman and
Goodman Pridmore Next meeting will take
place August 4ih; at 10 a. m.
Saturday, August 9th, will be observed as
"Chidrens Day" at Salem. The Blairsville
cornet band have kindly rendered their SER
vices to play on the occasion, and we are
authorized to invite all who feel aa interest,"
in the children to come, and bringfwell filled
baskets, too.
Mrs. Mildred Mcdaniel, of McConnells.
vile, is visiting her parents AID fir ends in
Mr.. Leni Brown gave us treat frsm his
watermelon patch last Saturday. We Thought
OF the Editor and how much he would hnve
enjoyei slice of the luscons melons sent us.
Mr. Frank Mllwood has certainly done
more work this year than the average mall
Of his age. He has worked abont SO or 40
acres Of land plowed it himself. and has the
best average crop ever saw. Uncle Frank
ha' Ind - -.
negroes or triaing white men to do bis work
The North Pacolet Alliance Union met at
T. Bethel Church last Saturday. Several
important subjects were discussed by the
brethren. The following new officers were
elected President, w. l.. Goudslock vice
president. s. F. Estes secretary aud treas-
urer, j. M. Greer chaplain, p. s, Webber
lecturer, j. l.. Strain: doorkeeper, John u. !.
McCulloch; assistant doorkeeper, Goodunof
Pridmore. A resolution was adopted
social pic mic be held at ElBethe 231ss21
day 3lst OF August aud that all q s,Sa
lance aud nen-Allance people, be Invited to-
attend.
The following special COMMITTEES of ladies
was appointed to carry this resolution init
effect, to-wit Mrs. /. r. Brown, Miss Liz.
zie Moorhead, Mrs. j. Il. Jefferies. Mrs.
Sallie McCulloch, Mrs. J. L. Strain, Mrs. j.
l.. Moorhcad, Miss Mollie Jones, Miss Alice
Lh,leiohn, Mrs. z. S. webbsr, Mrs. N.
G.. LiItlejohu, Mrs, Il. p. Macomson, Mrs.
Thomas Spencer, Mrs. James McKowu, Mrs.
5. Ii. Lemaster. Mrs. G. w. Whisonant. Mrs.
w. l.. Goudelock.
.''Tilletr' Hartford and Miss Emily
FaDkhead have Been visiting frienas., and !.
relatives in York County.
We are glad TO state that some Of the sick !.
recently reported are improving.
We have some of as good upland corn as
we have ever seen; the only trouble is.swe
haven't enough oft. syox.& :
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B15" We received the program of the
State Teachers Association entirely too late
to insert it in full, OF even to give liberal
extracts from il.
In all earnestness we call upon the teach
ers throughout the county to attend the ses-
sions of the Association and become mem.
bers. The program for the several days
sessions indicates that IL will be one of the
most important meetings, in the raromount
cause Of education. ever held in this State.
Some Of the ablest, most successful and most
prominent educators-malc and female-in
this State will prepare papers to be read or
address the Association. Every branch of
education, every rule aud method Of teach
rng and every principle Of school govern
ment will be represented and discussed by
Teachers of experience and acknowledged
ability. 1t will be in truth a meeting of
Teachers to "Ieach the Teachers in the
great work of educating the children Of the
State and every teacher that feels any pride
in the profession AMI wishes to become
proficient and efficient in the work should
embrace the opportunity to meet with their
fellow teachers next Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, at Spartanburg, to compare
notes, aud learn wisdom from the multitude
Of counsellors there assembled,
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Arithmetical.

prominent Union County teacher has
sent The following problem to the Editor of
the Teachers Column for solution, with the
request that it be solved and fully explained.
The Editor gives his answer below and rec
quests that some of tho other teachers give
full explanation of the work. If they fail,
he will do so. Here it is with our answer:
"Aman sells beef weighing 250 lbs. to
A and b for $40. Each one, A and u, fur
nshes $5, but AS beef is worth 2 cents more
per pound than BIS; how many pounds does
each receive? p
Answer:
A gets 95.5 lbs. of beef at 5.236 cis.=S5 .OO
Is " 154 +" 1886 $50. .OO
Note Carrying the work to 8 decimal
places we get the ab3ve result, which is
near enough for al practical purposes
Editor.
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ssSs- The Christian Endeavor delegation

Esis" The Christian Endeavor delegation
that left here for the international Christian
Endeavor Convention at Montreal month
ago, have all returned safe, sound and full
of the great kindnesses they had received
and the grand sights they saw during the
trip.
They all went to the Worlds Fair, and
".ook in all that was possible for them TO
see OF tha, miniature picture Of the world,
iu the short time they could spend at it.
One was impressed with the grandeur of
one department and another tells of the
beauty aud magnitude of another depart
mem, AMI you have to corner each one
singly. and set their tongues going to get
faint idea of what the grand ex xposition is,
and then you'll just learn enough to want
togo and see for yourself.
Each one of the party has stored away q
stock of 'what saw on my trip that viii
tnhe tncm years 10 unn describe TO
friends present and to come.
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Correspondence of the TINES.
Telephonio Rappings.

JoNEsvILLE, s. c., July 24.-We had q
pretty good rain last Thursday night, but not
enough for corn. The cotton is doing very
well, but corn would do much better with
more rain.
Mr.. X. w. Scotts baby, about FIVE months
old, died last week. This makes four chill
dren Mr.. Scott has lost out of SIX
Farmers are finishing up farm work and
will soon be ready for protracted meetings
and a good time all round.
The third Quarterly Conference for Jones'
Vile circuit was held at Bogansvillle last
Saturday. Presiding Elder j: NJ. Boyd was
present and preached good sermon, as he
usually does. Reports from churches were
very satisfactory, the financial report not
excepted. The people Of Bogansville appear
to be in prosperous condition as their
farms, their church and the appearance of
the people with the bountiful refreshmeats
indicated. Their church has been repaired,
nicely painted inside and out, new blinds
pat up the pulpit recess and altar neatly
carpeted. / like to visit Bogsnsville, but
there is one obstacle in tho way, and that is
the bad road. Mr.. j. A. Chambers one of
our honorable County Commissioners, went
and came with us, and think he will have
the road put in better condition, or at least
make an effort in that direction.
Mr.. j. N. Lemaster has gone to the
Worlds Fair.
Mr.. ID. A. T. Farr and family have been
on visit TO Mt. Tabor. Dave wanted to see
once more his old home and the new Lock-
hart Shoals.
Mr.. J. f. Alman's new residence is about
ready for the plasterer and painter.
The demand for residences in our town is
more than can be supplied.
The committee for our lawn party next
Friday evening are making preparations for
large attendance and q pleasant entertain
ment. Come along everybody.
Telephone,
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Boy The Richmond and Dapyillc Rail
road system have still further reduced the
fire to the Worlds Fair at Chicago, and in
other respects offer further inducements to
the public to visi, the great Columbian Ex-
position ct Chicago, Ill. The tickets for the
round trip from this place and points around
US is $30.75, by the Atlanta, Paint Rock or
Lynchburg routes, and will be honored on
Washington and Southwestern vestibuled
limited trains.
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Com.

BE5" We had very pleasant visit last
Wednesday from Prof J. L. Webber, Of
Trinity College, N. G..
In Mr. Webber's retirement from the Edi-
torial staff Of the News and Courier aud
journalism in South Carolina, that ably con-
Quoted journal has lost one of its ab!est a1d
most popular writer's, and the State press
one of its brightest minds. His leaving us
will te great loss to South Carolina, but n
great gain TO North Carolina.
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Local Laoonics.

The license imposed on dogs is working
worry well. We don't see as many worthless
GUS on the streets and the revenue Of the
town has been increased nearly 500.
Union continues to be!very gay, both for
young and old. Mrs. W. Ii. Sartor on Tues
day the 18th inst, and Mrs. VIM. Munro on
the 25th, entertained quite n number of
their married friends in a most charming
way.
MIR. and Mrs. j. X. Young made the
evening of the 2lst very pleasant for quite a
number of their young friends, compliment
tary to their talented daughters, Misses
Helen and Margaret.
We never have seen as many watermelons
on the streets as were here some days last
week, and selling very cheap. The market
has been flooded, and if melons cause cbills
| and fever, the citizens had better prepare
for long sickness.
Several of Unions dancing young men
went to eileen Springs to dance on the
Goth inst.
At the regular meeting Of the l. o. G.. T.,
held last Tuesday night, the following OH
GERS were elected to serve The ensuing
term:
c. TT. f. Bailey.
V. T.-Miss Annie Briggs.
Chaplain.-A. w. Greene.
Secretary.-T. McNally.
F. S.-Jeter Counts.
Treasurer.-Miss Corrie Whiteside.
Marshal-J. 7. Rose.
Guard. j. j. Eison.
Sentinel.-Evereet Posey:
REV. w. ii. MILLER MARRIEp.-Married
| at the residence Of the brides father, in
Woodruff, Spurtanburg, Co., at 11.30 on
Wednesday, the 10Th inst, by the Rev. Mr.
Kelly, the Rev. W. II. Miller, formerly Of
Union, TO Miss Dora Chamberlain, formerly
of Woodruff. The happy pair started i'm
mediately for Tennessee, where they ex.
pect TO remain several weeks.
II
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l have made arrangements to go TO Geor-
gia after the 9TH Of August. So anyone
wanting work don't try to make yourself
believe am going to stag mere this fall, for
you will be disappointed. Now, if you want
some of the finest work proeurabe in The
State, come before August 10TH
Remember, the price i, in the reach of
everybody-the finest Glace Cabinet Photos
for 50 so per dozen.
l will flush and deliver all work before
leaving the place T.. JAY ATWOOD.
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by The members of the a. NJ. +.
Church will give grand festival this, Fri
day, evening in the storeroom lately occu.
pied by Greene Bros. Ice cream and cake,
fried chick ELL al-iakan salad and aay other
good things will be provided Mt the lowest
prices.
The proceeds will so towards helping the
congregation pay the debt ON the new church
which is now pressing.
Let everybody help in the good cause.
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sD- We are compelled 10 postpone this
week the communications from "Mul," at
Mt Tabor, aud "Joe," of Fort Smith. They
10th came to hand late. and Mups favor
would occupy so much space that we c,nuot
make room for it in this issue. The warm
weather will not spoil it for next week.