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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14
SELECT SIFTINGS.
A giraffe is worth $4,000.

" BIIHHe IB WOTCH TOUUU.
Rapid growth of the finger nails is
considered to indicate good health.
The lily grows wild in South Italy,
and was taken to North Europe in
1850.
BARRIERS usually gamble with the
money earned by shaving dead men.
1t brings luck, they say.
A Bombay newspaper says that if
plenty of castor oil plants are grown
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

There is Il gun in tho British navy,
n twenty-two-ton Armstrong, which
hurls solid shot distance of twelve
miles, the highest point in the arc de-
seribed by the shot being $1,000 feet
above the earth's surface. The dis
charge of the gun cannot be heard at
the place where the ball strikes.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14
HOW TO STARCH.

The starching is nearly as important
as washing. Let the prints dry before
doing it. Use starch properly colored
for colored grounds, unless there is
white in the design to be muddled by
it. See that the starch is we'll cooked,
free of Jumps, notscorched and not too
thick
Turn your garments wrong side out,
dip them in, kneading them we'll into
the starch, but not letting it flow in
the right side. Turn and hang out,
well spread, in the airiest shade you
can find until bone dry.
That is for thick stuffs, ginghams,
cambrics, calicos, and so on.
Muslins, lawns and airy batistes re.
quire different usage. The best starch
for them is clear gum water-either
gum arabic or gum tragacanth. Take
care that every fibre is we'll wet with
it, but squeeze, not wiring, out all the
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14
The Ladies'.

me pleasant effect and perfect safety with
winch ladies may use the California liquid lax.
ative' Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes 1t their favorite remedy To get tho
:, .sae ana genuine article, look for the name Of
,he California Fig Syrup Co., printed near ,ba
bottom Of the package. ="
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

DAHLxN, OF the Chicagos, con recover ana
field ball at first better than nearly any in
fielder In the business.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

There are 100000 manufactures.
using 81 1000, 0OO,O 900 of materials and
producing an annual output of 81, 9OO,.
900. 600.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, 1t Is general debility.
Browns Iron Btters will cure you, make you
strong, cleanse your liver. and give you a good
appetite-tones the nerves.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

Beecham's Pills euro ind igestion and constl-
patton. Beecham's-no others 25 cts. q box
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

No matter Of how long standing. Write
1or free treatise, testimonials, etc, to g. ].
Aouensworth & Co, Owego, Tioga Co., n. Y.
Price 81; by mail, Sl.l5.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

HAS anybody observed that outflelders un-
der the new rules are largely in tho game
now and at last earning their salariesp
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

r. a. Rood, Toledo, Ohio, says /" Halls Ca
tarrh cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
years ago and she has had no return OF it. It's
u sure Cure.N Soil by DrnySists &c.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

EsPEn, Of Philadelphia, Is considered ono
Of the widest pitchors In the League.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

The econsumption OF tobacco IN Franco
averages two pounds year for every
inhabitant,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14
Alive With Nnakes.

The Isles of Shoals, mere rocks
sanding ten miles from New Hamp-
shire coast i'll cold sea, are alive
win snakes. On warm day one will
see dozens of them running in and ont
OF the boggy places or summing them.
selves on the bare ridges. They are
nothing to be afraid of, however, for
they are OF only one variety-the com.
mon little green snake, that seldom
grows to length oftwo feet.
There were letter r-carriers in Rome
as early as B. 9. 81,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. .Drunatsts sell at 25o per bottl.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

Ex-GovERNoR CAMPBELL, OF Ohio, is an
enthusiast on the game.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

The lawyers charge is usually
heavier than the iudge's.--Truth.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14
arlicls, whoI sball name, 20 prodps

CAToHEa Rosnssos now captains tho Balt1-
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

Ladies needing tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bittors- 1t is pleasant to take, cures Malar
Indigestion. Biliousness and Liver Complai
makes the Blood rich and pure.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-07-14

DUTY, OF Boston, was the first League
player to make fifty hits.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
STRIKERS FIRE BOX CARS.
The Trouble on the Louisville and Nashville
Threatens to Become General.

Threatens
MEMPHIS. Aug. g.. The mpathizerswith tho
Louisville and Nashville strikers here to- light
set fire to two strings Of empty box cars which
were standing in the company's yard. The
fire department put out tho fire. Superintend-
emit Robinson has applied for police protection.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 31.-Over 1000 shopmen
Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. in
this city. Bowling Green, and Mobile. are out
on q strike. and the sentiment is growing
among the 14.O00 employees Of the road that
the strike will be made general tomorrow.
thereby tying up system which reaches the
chief cities OF the South.
committee representing the engineers.
flremen. and conductors called On the officials
OF the road this afternoon and agreed to ac-
cept tho ten per cent. cut in wages. which goes
into effect tomorrow. provided the old scale
OF wages would be restored In ninety days.
The officials declined to make such IA promise
and the Committee withdrew.
motive Engineers and Chief Sergeant Of tho
Firemen's Brotherhood arrived here to-day
and have been In constant consultation with
the committee representing their organiza-
and other organizations are expected to-
morrow and they will hold conference with
the railroad officials.
II the demands OF the men are not complied
with general strike will ut once be ordered;
Some seem to think that O compromise will
President NJ. II. Smith said this afternoon
that strike may be avcrted but he declined
to give his reasons for making the statement
He denies the charge brought by some OF the
men that the road Is diverting traffic to other
lines in order to make decrease In earnings
30 as to influence the employees
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
MIsER 1IvINGSTON's HOARD.
Ono OF the Men Accused of Stealing 1t X
turns the Money for His Liberty.

Ono OF the Men Accused OF Stealing It Re.
turns the Money for His Liberty.
WoLcorT. N. Y. Aug. 3I-Some three months
ago Jacob Livingston. q wealthy miser living
in the northeastern part Of the township OF
Wolcott, was robbed Of about $1,000 in q old
and bills. Robbers entered his house. where
he lives alone in abject squalor. and after
drugginR or chloroforming him. tore down two
heavily barred doors. and from q closet on
the second floor took an old chest which for
years had been the receptacle OF his miserly
gains. and contained $1,000 in gold pieces
and $4,000 in bills. One month later
John Earle and Frederick W. Matherson OF
Cayuga county were arrested on suspicion OF
having committed the crime. Both had been
poor day laborers. but Earle had suddenly
Ing money on notes and buying furniture and
horses After trial lasting over week they
were held to await the action OF the Wayne
county Grand Jury. which is to meet in Sep
In default :of bail the prisoners were con-
fined in the Wayne county jail at Lyons;
where it was soon noised about that
to ~ turn States evidence. Two days ago
he entered into an arrangement with District
Attorney Sawyer: whereby he agreed to give
District Attorney ,would, guarantee him i'm
munity for his crime. He was to go witt the
District Attorney and Sheriff Thornton to his
II Sad thero
This action WAS frustrated by an order OF the
court granted to + ". Harmon. a Lyons at;
who had been as
moval from the Jail. To evade thfs order the
complaining witness. Jacob Livingston. yes
terday hailed ont the prisoner; and today; &C;
home and dug up the money, which was re.
stored to Livingston
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
EMMA GOLDMAN ARRESTED.
Tho PhiladeIphia Police Escort tho Woman
to Jail-A Show of Resistance.

Tho Philadelphia Police Escort tho Woman
to Jail-A Show OF Resistance.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 31.-Just as she was
about to set foot in Carpenters Hall. at Eighth
and Callov Hill streets this evening. where
several hundred Russian Jews and German
Anarchists were waiting to be infiamed by her
oratory. Emma Goldman suddenly found her
self in the clutches OF the police She fought
like q tigress. The street was soon filled with
riotous mob. and the police flourished clubs
and revolvers. There was no bloodshed. and
the woman was landed. with two companions
behind the bars at the Central Station.
She was arrested as fugitive from New
York. where she is wanted on the charge OF
melting O riot. and where one of her
male confederates and fellow orators is
now held in $4,000 bail. Detective
Sergeant Jacobs Of Superintendent Byrnes's
staff arrived in the city on Wednes-
day with q warrant for Emma Goldman's
arrest. She failed to appear before the
throng that had assembled In the City Hall
plaza that night. The circular for tonight 8
meeting. however. met the eye OF Chief Detec-
tive Miller, and before sunset detectives and
policemen in civilian dress began to wander
up and down the streets in the nelghborhood
OF the place OF meeting.
The audience gathered early and shortly be-
| fore 7:30 o'clock q short thin little woman
dressed in black. with pair Of sharp eyes be-
hind gold:rimmed spectacles. approached the
door clinging to the arm Of young Prussian es-
DetsGtye MGss ths f Ssra1
halt . dozen hands descended upon tho
Goldman glad to see z yo fSs ss[I
R Rsti@ Bond You are wanted at the o'''
Emma gave a startled shrek and tried to
| sQuirm from the hands OF the police. Her
companion sought to ,repel the capt2rs and
a II her whs fmn
| ~. Had the opportunity, been given her
sns w "na nall ls' third person.
attacked the pose tried to knock one OF then
na psd Se at sent hPm
he rushed into the hall. yeing at the top Of his
Saod%sn 70 the Tsseae f. the
Anarshsts in the hall ball. sPrnng to their
and the wTTs zen OF the
ending In defeat for the woman and her es-
from the, hall she plucked up fresh courage
r"Tphand me. You'll ns eye captturTe me.
The crowd shouted but bit Kept ph at rsspscttul
tves menaced the crowd and cooled their
ardor.
| also Otto Leible. who had yelled In the hall.
| AS soon as she was seated in Capt. Miller's
| office Emma Goldman proceeded to hold re-
ception for the reporters.
,"Tm willing to, 60 to New York" she dc;
| am no fugitive. / simply speak the truth. l
waive all counsel and all requisition papers,"
Why didn't you appear at the meeting last
| niGht2" Capt. Miller asked.
81 would have been there II had had proper
notice." she replied.
What did you do In New York"
What was to DO here. merely suggested
tho right OF the poor to have bread. l am op-
posed to all law and l predict great social
revolution"
Never mind AZ am. arrested" she ex-
claimed. as she was put Into CELL II have
that crowdthey never would have got me out"
The woman will be taken to New York to-
morrow
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oeized for the interruption. and returned to

ogized for the interruption. and returned TO
Mira John Hqyerd Of Boston; whS.s,SS stage age
saved IL the sleeper next 10 fr9nt cd ing She ie
Albany. where the John L. Sullivan company
had appeared the night before. low,
and reached for her hat in the seat in front.
In an Instant she vas pinned down BY beam beam
her T sSs herself and
to- Mps. Bisbpn g e who was crying for help
Her head was wedsed under 10 e atI
cate the woman. the poor victim saueezod her
hand and said: God bless YOU; good, by, and
them sts h9@af on She stumbled over cook
pinned down near the Kitchen and. mounttihR
s rHps the II pe NsS cay iSF years
torn and h he w "a ta Saay
He Rides on rear cars from principle. bsliey-
, Wss nr .nS ie this case He thinks the rail
road ia at fault for running heavy IRAN n
twenty miles an hour over bridge under re-
"People are aroused to DO their best on such
occasions" he said and meyer S sd Sg s1 Wcee
SeSised and torn. but she never uttered cry
90 back after mamma was, all she said.
inc b ms hands hands and moaning because the rail
road would never pay for seaiskin sacaue sne
'o si helped one woman 70 years old out. and
she begged me to 60 back after her son. She
Was most unselhsh amid terrible suffering
When put a carriage cushion under her she
said. Il can never repay you Tor THIS ki''o-
ness" 49,, .h.,
from its abutment rather than broken down.
iocomo olive also lies of to the right.
These facts suggest the theory that the blow
OF the LOGON olive as It struck the bridge, from
the curve sent 1t bounding off its toundation
into the river. The repairs on the bridge.
which were going on at the time OF the accl-
dent. we're similar to those made on the other
The Moor, had been completed. new ", ard NJ
heavier tim bers and ties hayinR been put IN.
The trusses were not finished and It was these
the men were ct work upon when they lett
their work. =.
work on the bridge, and the railroad officials
are confident that the bridge did not fall from
around helped to derail the train.
The railroad officials say that they IND no
| marks on the bridge, such as would be mace
| by a derailed train. They have no theories to
offer to account for the fall. but promise a
complete Investigation. "
The bridge was built about twenty years ego
by the Leighton Bridge Company. and had
been rebuilt since.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
SHOT At ARTHUR j. RIDLEY.
Three Men Try 10 hob tho House Mt hay
port, Where He is Staying.

BAYPoRT. L. l., Aug. 31.-Arthur j. Ridley
one of the firm Of Edward Ridley's Sons Of
New York. who Is visiting Theodore Allen In
this village. narrowly escaped being murdered
by one OF three men who visited the house
about A. o'clock this morning. it is supposed
for the purpose OF robbery.
The men came in o sailboat which they
anchored at the foot OF q lane leading to Mr.
Aliens property. Mr. Allen and his wife were
in the city. and the house was in charge OF sew
eral women. 1t is believed the men knew this.
and reckoned on having the house at their
mercy.
They first tried to effect an entrance by rails
ing a side window. but alarmed the woman
who occupied that room. and she lit lamp.
Then noises were heard outside.
There must BIO some one In that ROOM v
said one OF the voices.
who's there ?" the woman demanded.
rs Mr.. Allen at homer" came the inquiry
from the outside.
NO"
WELL where is Ridley who was visiting
Allen?"
Hes here. I'll call him." answered the
frightened woman.
She summoned Mr.. Ridley. who went to the
window and raised the sash.
You can speak to me here" he said.
The men pretended that they had II comrnde
named Frank Butler. who was lying i'll In the
boat at the foot OF the lane. and they wanted
Mr. Ridley to go to HIS assistance. Finding
that Mr. Ridley did not readily fall in with
their plan. one Of the men drew revolver and
fired at Mr.. Ridley.
The bullet whizzed dangerously near his
head. He jumped back from the window. aud
the three men ran to the other side OF the
lawn. Mr.. Ridley hurried to his room. got his
revolver. and fred after the three men, who
ran to their boat. jumped In. and set sail for
the beach across the bay.
Mr.. Ridley believes that the men visited the
place for plumber only and not to take his life.
The bullet was found in the window frame.
The occurrence was reported to the authori-
ties and Deputy Sheriff Freeman has been en-
deavoring to obtain track OF the men.
Edward A. Ridley. Arthur Ridley's brother
and partner said last evening:
Tho only intimation l have had that my
| brother has been in any danger is telegram
| received from him to-day. 1t read:
send up my double .bnrreed gun. with powder ant
| shot
His son. Harry. was staying in the city and
he took it to him at once"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
THE GREAT SWEEP OF THE SEA.
Additional Facts from Carolina Coast Do
Not Lessen the Death ROu.

Additional Facts from Carolina Coast D0
Not Lessen the Death Roll.
COLUMBIA. S. c.. Aug. 31.-Accounts continue
to come In OF generally severe havoc by suns
days storm. Advices from the seacoast may
be- summed up from extracts in to-dsy's
Charleston newspapers. Tho long staple
cotton crop has met with a severe injury. In
former years Charleston received 10000 bales
Of sea island cotton. This year she Will do
well to get 5000 bales.
Mr. L. Robinson of Kerrison's establishment
has lust arrived from Waterboro He says
that from Bischoffs Place on the Edisto River
to Jacksonboro two negroes fioated the whole
distance on the top Of their shanty. and rs-
ported that all tho negroes on the place In the
lowlands had been drowned, In all about 100
men and women and children. At Welter.
Doro, Mr. Robinson says. many OF the houses
had been completely washed from their fouus
datlops out into the streets, and all OF the rice
Hclds were overhowed, Tho boat Pilot
Boy, familiar to every one on the inland route
between Charleston and Savannah. has been
Port Royal; lying on tongue Of land further
ruins. It's water front is destroyed. and great
damage has been done its buildings. Thirty
negroes were found dead on the beach, and ths
.be eiS' the death roll is finally closed.
n Several men from this city who were In Port
train. They report that the loss OF life and the
neIghboring sea Islands have been fearful.
Beaufort the prettiest inland town In the Caro-
the fact that 1t stands six miles up the river
The fury OF the winds and waves was so great
holding buoys. and Weighing 4,bOo pounds.
| were moved from cir places and rolled aboul
| the beach. Some anchors Weighing from 500
to 1900 pounds were hung about the place
,vAaNAH Aug. GA tug returned from
| trip to Darien to-day and reports about twen9
| ty-hye wrecks Of schooners and sloops. Neat
1 Doboy three Portuguese haIks ara ashpreI
The 'AIss-masssf schooner seatrkss heLsaA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
CUIRAGES By CHINESE.
They Destroy n Catholic Chapel and Loot n
Steamer.

SAN Francisco. Aug. 3l.-Meagre details
were received by the China steamer to-day OF
the destruction by a Chinese mob OF a Roman
Catholic chapel near Men Yang. about one
hundred miles from Han Row. The European
priest in charge received warning OF the m obs
approach and escaped to a neighboring town.
while tho native converts scattered among
friends. The chapel was looted and then de-
stroyed. and the houses OF several native con-
verts were burned. The outrage has been re-
ferIed 10 the French Consul.
The Dutch steamer Rajah kongso was
the east coast OF Achin. The pirates were
among tho passengers. and with other
Captain, English mate. and twenty-two others
OF the crew. presumably ,Asiatlcs. They also
wounded fifteen others OF the passengers and
crew. Two European engineers survived I'M
hurt After this slaughter the Chinese looted
the ve fni ran her on the coast and dspaEtsd
steamer will he fioated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
A NEWSPAPER At WAR WITH Il CITY
Printed Charges Against the Mayor Lead
Him to Order the Paper Suppressed.

LITTLE Rock. Ark. Aug. 3l.-At meeting Of
the City Council held on Monday night reso-
luton was passed by an almost unanimous
vote instructing tho Chiof OF Police to sup
press the Little Rock Tribune. weekly paper
edited by KELLOGG q. Gould. former st. Louis
printer. Yesterday afternoon Gould applied
to the County Court for an injunction to pre-
vent the city from carrying out its threat Tho
Tribune WAS started about three months ago,
since which time 1t has waged bitter warfare
against Mayor Hall. tho Board OF Aldermen,
and the Police Department. II charged among
in with gamblers and the saloon element.
Alderman Faucette attacked the editor in his
office n few days ago and broke two chairs
over his head Seven attorneys have voJun-
teored to assist Gould in his fight WITH the
city. The Chief OF Police has received 'astruc-
ing to sell Gould's paper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
A RAILROAD TIED UP.
Tho Jack sonvIlie south rastern Company's
EMPLOYEES strike for Three Months Wages

Tho cksonviI,e south EASTERN Company's
Employees strike for Three Months Wages.
ST. LOUIS. Aug 31.-The Jacksonville South
eastern Railroad Is tied UP to- day. all the train
men having struck this morning. The mail
trains went out. but otherwise not wheel was
moved on the road. The company has not
paid its employees for three months. and the
mon got tired OF waiting for their money and
quit in body. They are making no threats
against the road. but are demanding the money
duo them. which they claim they are com pel ed
to have in order 10 purchase the necessaries Of
lifo. The company does not deny that 1t is
feeling tho effects OF the financial stringsncy.
and admits that owing to slack business 1t has
pi"yess during the past three months ' ''
Marcus HOOK, auditor Of the road. has gone
East with the hope OF raising enough money
to satisfy the claims Of the employees.
Tho Jacksonville Southeastern Line is the
title under which the Chicago, Peoria. and st,
Louis Railway is operated. II has q line from
Peoria to st. Louis. 1877 miles. and the total
miles owned. leased. and operated are AT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-01
CHOLERA IN ENGLAND.
Several Cases OF tho Disease In Grimsby-
Tho Plague Elsewhere.

LONDON. Aug. 31-The epidemic In the Lin
colnshire seaport Grmsby, has been declared
officially to be Asiatic cholera. after having
boon called a "cholerac disease" for many
days. The last victim OF the disease was a
woman who died last Tuesday. Several cases
before hers had ended fatally. The authori-
ties of Grimsby believe that the cholera was
brought TO the city by immigrants from the
infected ports. Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Yesterday q seaman died from cholera
Stromness. Scotland.
AMSTERDAM. Aug. 3l.-Nine fresh cases Of
cholern and Ave deaths were reported In Leer-
dam yesterday. The Dutch American Steam
ship Company has notified its agents that all
emigrants before emil arking must remain Ave
physician in the company's hospital. The
emiRrants will not he allowed to come and go
at pleasure. but will he obliged to sleep and
eat In the hos ptal.