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Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
a CENTER SHOT.
The Clever Retort of an English Physician
 tO an Impertinent Clerk.


 to an lmpertinent Clerk.
 English newspapers, in the days when advertisements were heavily taxed, published the titles of books re- viewed ia their aoiumHs, but never tie prices because the excise office held that an annexed price was an ,tdyer- tisemcnt, and, as such, taxnblc The custom continued for long. time after the tax on advertisements had been re- moved
 The London newspapers also made a distinction between T simple notice of a death, for which they charged five shillings, and brief obituary, for which they demanded seven and six pence.
 One day Dr, Thomas Hume, grave, satirical London doctor, called at the office of ? morning journal and silently placed upon the counter the announce ment oI the death of friend, together with five shillings The clerk glanced at the paper, tossed it one side and said, gruldy; Seven and sixl'
 T have frequently, answered Hume, had occasion to publish these simple notices, and ] have never before been charged more than five shilltngsn
 simpler repeated the clerk, with out looking mp. There's an added line, universally beloved and deeply regrettedr isn't there? Seven and six. Hume produced the additional half crown and laid it deliberately by the others, observing, in his most solemn tone; Congratulate yourself sir, that this is an expense which your cx- ecutors will never he put to1
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
IN HAPPY PARAGUAY.
The Women Are Iithe and Graceful and
 Wear White Dresses.

The VI omen Are f4ithe ana NsrAcetul anu
 Wear White Dresses.
 The women have well.moldoS ambs, sDollptnoass .ruto,s ,yes and are of every color, ho.n ma hogany to the white and pink Complexion uf the fair est Anglo-Saxorl The dress of Para guayan woman, says Knights Cruise of the Falcon,r consists merely of snow-white tunic, coming down to the knees, and a white shawl. These wom- sn are bare-footed. They stalk through the streets with a soft, supple, panther like tread that is most beautiful. for they do not indulge in high-heeled boots and stays, but step out as Eve herself might have done, quite uuim. peded by their simple dress, which is merely a short tunio tied round at the valet and adorned with the pretty na- tive lace. These tunics have short sleeves and very low neclls, and reveal the statuesque shoulders and breasts rather more than would be considered delicate in Europe.
 This mild race lives principally on oranges, pumpkins, cassava and other fruits and vegetables, being almost vegetarians Many are the virtues of fhese poor, brave Paraguayans; they ale hospitable, kindly honest, and, though marriage is looked upon as an unnecessary prelude to two young peos pie starting fbrsekeeping together, they are remarkably constant in their sttachments. The Paraguayan girls ard like Byron's savage heroiues- faEhful unto death, soft as doves, but ready to give up their lives for their mates. What particularly remarked sy7.s tavial gay nature of this am. table and innocent r3.ce.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
Canine Chicken Thief.

man in Scranton. Pa., missed three or four of his black Hamburg bullets, and made up his mind that his neigh bor's big eat was the thief So he lay in wait for the culprit with shotgun, and presently there appeared, not a cat, but a small black-and-tan dog, which seized little chicken and ran of with it, right before the eyes of the owner, who was so astonished that he forgot to shoot. When he recovered his senses, he chased the dog and traced it to house five blocks away. Tine family begged him not 10 kill the children's pet, and ransomed the dog by pssipg for all the chickens that had Lecn stulen
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
His Mish.

A wicked story is told about two part Hsrs who respected each others business ability, but who hated each cordially. To one of them came fairy saying that he could have any boon he desired, and whatever he had hispartner should have in double portion. Naturally his first wish was for barrel of money. "All right" said the fairy, "but your partner will get two barrels on that wish 2 Stop little, " said the first Perhaps you'd better not give me a barrel of money. I'd rather you would make me totally blind in one eye."-New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
4 DUCK HUNTERS RESORT
The odd Baslnsss Methods of southern
 Storekeeper.

Ahe OuN BNklnff@N NAtlh0uk CT "a CNNtutTh
 Storekeeper.
 Duck night at Ewell's store, down on the Virginia coast near the North Caro- lima line. is locally famous in the duck ing season as the special night in the week when the storekceper is at home to the duck hunters of the region. Ewell, says tlie New Yotl> Sun, buys ducks of the hunters, paying for the ramc in goods from his store and ship ping his purchases to an up-const life- sewing station, whence they find their WHY to the markets of Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York As Ewell waits behind his counter with lantern tkc ducllcrs rudc-looldng fellows of the beach-comhe" type drop in one by one and sit around in the gloom Ewell hangs the game in a cold room at the rear of the store and credits each duclSer with the agreed value of his ducks. As each transaction is made the tucker recalls something that he needs from the merchants stock, and when he has received the article the price is debited against his credit. The ducker then rclapses to the nearest barrel or box and waits until some other needed article shall occur to his mind, He then makes the new demand upon the merchant, has a new debit placed against his credit, and again sinks back into the gloom. After fully two hours ef this sort of thing, those who wish the balance of their credit paid in cash receive their dues, and everybody eau tiously repairs ;o a hollow tree hard by, wherc moonahiuers from over the North Carolina line are waiting with fiery article of untaNed liquor, and the heart of the tucker is made glad.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
NOW AND THEN.

 Oh now and then there comes a day When Hll our skies are bright, And all of life's appointed way
 Is bathed in golden light; When roses hide no thorns beneath; When love has no alloy; And zephyrs full Of perfume breathe From eu' the hills of joy. me present iS fleetiGg thing
 Tho past win live for aye, And al its store Of treasures bring Forever and day. And softer shan tho echoes come From tilnc's reccding shore; l9aen day will elcan pleasure from The days that are no more, On. memories of such, awake
 And glad the weary now; A wreath af rccoIlec1laas make To crown the dfoanci b-ow On, silent voice GnC vanished hand Brinr bacl the golden sbeaves! Tho ripple uf the TutCrs and
 The laughter of tho leaves.
 Nixon Waterman in Chicago Journal
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
Took the Train.

Employer-You are late again. Didn't tell you to take the train because it would bring you much faster than you could walk the distancel
 Boy--Yes, sir, and l did.
 Employer-Then how do you explain your lateness2
 Boy-I had to loaf around the station for half an hour waiting for the train, which was away behind time.-Phila- delphia Times.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
pe,etibed.

Public Library Official Gearing up card)--What chump let you have book on that card? It expired month ago.
 NeaIsighted Party--He was sour looking, light complexioned young squirt with curly hair and-why, it was you.- Chicago Tribune.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
WOMAN COMES LAST.
How the Arab Regards His Wives and
 Daughters.

How the Arab Regards His Wives and Daughters.
 An Arab-meaning a tent-dweller. in an equine sense, the town-dweller is no Arab-loves first and above all his horse. No one need to reeite the oft. 'ng affection he will lavish upon him. hs loveshis frearm. This. poetiual- ding, ought to be six-foot, gold muzzle-loading horror of q k, which would kick any man ton his back at every shot; y, in Algeria or Tunis, when city 1t is more apt to be rlis' hreech-loader. You Haunts of men V t to his gun
 comes his
 rhai
 mean the
 to count
 y minister
 otherwise
 along and
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 neof them,
 less thing
 etty, amia-
 be, for no es to cast his
 This disre-
 honor, Y .ne Bedouins .rabian deserts.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
A Decided conyenionce.

People walking about in great city, temporarily in, have often felt the need of place where they could step in until refreshed. A shoemaker has made move in the right direction by announcing on card in his window. Any respectable man, woman or child can have a fit in this storel,
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
irelgncrs' Ideas Of America.

magnitude of this country is not ely appreciated by great per of Europeans. Especially has en true in the past An English f q few years ago described the 5 of the Rockies as seen from New s. "I met German Brussels, '' q acquaintance of the writer, came much interested in me learned that l was an Ameri- all on account Of a friend he ie United States. Do you l?' he asked, his name is alter The name is not as John Smith, and did know Walter. Where does your asked Tn Pittsburgh,
 Tho Walter chanced to be
 But what a remaclSablc oc- That German must have re-
 very insular ideas of the
 2try He probably itas abodt the size of Staten possibly. llohenzollern.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
MOST NOTED cAsTRlIQR N TIE Wgaib

Has his methods NOV in bool- z s,.ss. and for sale, fully il.,a asing his hlost approved methodssS hltering Colts, Spaying Cattle and Dogs, e,Ssecially Ridgliug Horses, etc. Also showi1 Adis ropes and instruments, and tell ing sshe best after treatment cf castrated ste X Very important to ali stock owners and cestrators For prices and particulars ot book write him at Charleston, Coles Co.,, II.
Arizona silver belt., 1894-08-25
tortenIng saIl en Land.

Ger besn to' sea-" said MT. and 70 I've never seen 'em ] in ! storm at sea; but ]
 npNtty good dea of
 for :, Ave in a l,ts and Pebplc tfke iu theig wash ',ds7S wheh 9 show er came
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-18

ORDERs fov two hundred and ffty 10
bomotives and several thousand rail-
way carriages have been given by the
Russian government 10 Austrian and
Belgian firms, pres unably required for
The trans-Sib erian railway.
TX order to avoid setting fire 70 the
pampas by sparks from its locomotives
The Buenos Ayres Great Southern rail-
road has been experimenting success
fully with petrolesm as n locomotive
fuel. the intention being to substitute
petroleum for coal if practicable
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-18
PERFECT TITLE OR NO SALE.
A Beetle Six Inches Long.

The Hercules beetle Gymnastics Her
ruies) IS one OF the largest, il not
really the largest, known species Of
the Coleoptera or beetle family. They
are not tou0d in the United States
proper, but I understand that q fine
specimen is occasionally picked up on
the islands of the coast of Florida and
In the West Indies. have two dried
specimens Of Gymnastics, one Of which is
six and a fourth inches in length,
measuring from the tip Of its upper
mandible or horn" to the end of its
body. The head of the "varmint" is
set black, ana the upper mandible OF
pincher is notched and covered with
stiff, golden-colored briStles- The ur,
der mandible IS perhaps an inch shorter
than the upper, and the two form a
pair of nippers that would cause the
stag beetle or common June bug TO die
with envy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-18
Western SchoO! Of EIOeution and OFatoFy

Opens the first term of its fifth year Sept. "A.
This school opened four Yeas ago with ,
u.piiS and closed present year with enroll
JneIlt of lQl and seven graduates.
Thorough training in dice, Action, Grace
and Health Movements. Also Physical Gull
ture by Or. {. +. TIFFANY.
GEORGE w. HOSS, Principal. WICHITA.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Father billy is making superb pro gress in his efforts to complete the Catholic church at Benson. Last week he showed THE OASIS editor the sub scription, which was assuming noble proportions. It was headed by Bishop Bourgade with subscription of sl50, and there were several amounts of $50 each, and a number at s25 each. He stated that the total cost of complct- ing the structure will amount to about 5000. There is still room cn the paper for more names, and all the money you can spare will be used adyantageously and effectively.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Thursday, July 26, 1894.
TOWNS COUNTY.

Last Saturday evening John Mason, foreman on the New Mexico & Arizo- na railroad, got his finger caught in the links of his engine, and 1t was crushed to the first joint. He was wiping the machinery, and called to the engineer to raise the links. Just at the moment the engineer pulled the lever Mason saw little piece of waste which he snatched out; but the links were too quick for him and caught the end of his finger. He was brought over from the Santa Fe yard, where the mishap occurred, in the round house, ard Doctor Wright dress ed the injured member.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

With the approach of the rainy sea- son, Supt. Noble has issued a bulletin order to all conductors and engineers to proceed with great caution, toavoid running into washouts. If they have reason to think it dangerous to pro ceed they are to ask for instructions and not to run unless ordered to do so. Without instructions to the contrary they are to tie up nights when it is storming, and at all times not to pro ceed unless they can see everything is safe, and they must send man ahead to examine all bridges and make sure they are passable.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Last Saturday Francisco Gauna was arraigned before Justice Ohnesorgen on charge of embezzlement. It was claimed that twenty dollars was en- trusted to the accused by J. NJ. Gar cia of Wilcox to deliver to Mrs. Alca- ria Garcia of Benson, but failed to 50 deliver On complaint of the latter the arrest was made. Testimony was inadequate and contradictory, and the accused vas discharged for those req sons.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Last Friday there came up from Mexico collection of monstrosities that was unique and novel. It con- sisted of bull, goat and a game cock. The rooster has three legs and is an hermaphrodite; the goat has on- ly two legs-the hind ones-and the bull has five legs and two sets of gen ital and urinary organs. The entire outfit were alive and hearty. The im- porter was taking them to San Fran cisco, looking for museum.
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Doctor Wright has a fine setter which he left at Tucson, when he came to Benson. Last Saturday the intelligent canine surprised the Doc tor by walking into the Virginia hotel, looking for him.
The oasis., 1894-07-26
MariCOpa 6 Phoenix R. R.
 New Time Table. In effect March {. Iseo.

southern Pacific. east bound. passes Mari. copa at ll:i2 PM
 southern Pacific, west bound, passes Mari copa at l2:50A. M.. Paclsc time A, daily. Trains stop on signal. Trains a. ( ands0 connect with Uupsaker stage Line between Mesa and Geldfeld Irains connect with trains of Southern pa- cihc railroad. Connect at Tempe with stayes Ter Mesa City, and at Phnnix with stages for Prescott Gillett, Wickenburr and Vulture.
 D. r CONROY.
 Acting Manager
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Walter Flies place at St. Dayids must be close to a vein of artesian water There are numerous springs that gush out from small eminence on which the house is located, and water is struck by sinking a few feet, most anywhere on the ranche
The oasis., 1894-07-26

Last Friday MT. L. s. Merrill of St. Dayids, went to Layton, Graham coun- ty, to attend the wedding of his broth CT, Mir. H. NJ. Merrill who was to marry Miss Amy Welker of Layton. Today is the date set for the happy event.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09

IT SHOULD BIZ IN Every HOUSE,. b.
Wilson. 27l Clay St., Sharpshurg, Pa, says
he will not be without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs aud Colds,
that it cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneur onia after an attack of "L.
Grippe when various other remedies .,.,,
scTS!a! rhysici ms had done her no good
Robert Barber. Of Cooksport, Ps., claims
DR.. Kings New Discovery has done him
more good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it..
Free trial bottles at b. F. Poseys Drug
Store. Large bottles, SOC. and ST. 90.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF UNION.

The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF UNION.
BY JAMES NJ. GEE, ESQ. Probate Judge.
XXTHEREAS, W. d. wilkins has made
w suit 10 me to grant him letters Of Ad-
ministrat,On on the Est'ts of and effects Of
Hattie e.. wilkins, deceased.
These are, therefore. to cite and adm onish
oil aud singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Hlttie G. wilkins, deceased, that
they bo and appear before me in the Court
Of Probate,'to be held at Union @, H., South
Carolina, on The 7th day of March, 1894.
after publicuion hereof, at III o'clock in the
forenoon, 10 show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granteI
Given under my hand and seal this lst
day Of March, Ammo Domini, 1894.
JAMES NJ. GEE,
Judge Probate.
Published on the I'd day Of March
1894, in the WEEKLY UNIoN TINES,
March 2.9-.I
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09
7 he State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF UNION.

AlS oOSOOS Va AouOAI
COUNTY OF UNION.
By JAMES NJ. GEE, ESQ.,, Probate Judge.
"HEREAS, J. Eb Jefferies has made
w suit ito me to grant him Letters of
Administration on the Estate Of and effects
OF John R. yeheries. deceased.
These sve, III ,refore, to cite and admonish
all and Singular the kindred and creditors
Of the said John X. Jefferies, deceased, that
they be and appear. before me in the Court
Of probate, to be held ut Union c. H., South
Carolina, on the l7th day of March, 1894,
AFTER pub ioation hereof. at l l clock in the
forenoon, to sho cause. If any they have,
Why the said ADMINISTRATION .:hould not be
granted.
Given under my hani and seal this 1st
day of March, Ammo Domini, 1894.
JAMES NJ. GEE,
Judge Probate.
Published on the 2pd day of March,
1895, in tbs WEEKLY UHIoy TINES.
Mar arch-2-9-2i%
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09

THE CoLLEcroR's OFFICE TO BE MOVED
IL will no doubt surprise q great many p"n.
pte throuyh"I. :ae STATE tV aa"w that thor
II every indication that the Offices and head
quarters of the United States Collector of
Internal revenue for the State Of South Caro-
lima will be removed from Columbia to
Greenville about the lst Of April. The
matter has been talked Of great deal
among those c'ncernei in the last few
weeks sin,c Mr. Townes took charge of the
department
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09
T Fl E.
NEW YORK
ET. !.

EVERYBODY KNOWS that we lead in LOW
PRICES and sell more goods than the whole town.
Now listen to the secret OF We buy
our goods for CASH. put on one close proft-no mat
ter five did get them at half their value Mark
everything in plain figures, and price to every
body.
We have no TIME LOSSES to make up CASH GUS
toners. The hew and cry of "hard tines is heard
all over this great country of ours. Newspapers
contain little else, and you hear it the Streets in
the country-in fact everywhere you go, and you
would think trade is bound to be dull. Not so
with THE RACK ICT. We are sell
ing more goods than did at this season of
the year, simply because the tighter mans pocket
book the more particular he is where he trades.
This is why yod find
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09
Not Ice to Bridge Builders.

Not Ice to Bridge Builders.
OrriCE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, I
UNION COUNTY.
UNION, 5. c., FEBRUARY 18TH, 1894.
WILL be let to the lowest responsible
w bidder the letiiug of the repairs Of
The s kull Shoals bridge ON Pacolet river on
WEDNESDAY, TME s1ST DAY OF
MARCH NEXT.
Plans and specifications Of the repairs
will be exhibited aud published on the day
and place Of the letting.
BY Order Of the Board Of County Com
mis.iouers Of Union County, s. G.
Attest:
CHARLES BOLT,
Clerk Of Board
Feb. lG Z Of
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09

OF AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY,
AT REUBEN t. GEES STORE, UNION, s. C.
Bibles and Testaments can be bought
from X. 4. Gee at actual cost Of publication.
GEO. G. PERRIN,
President.
July 6-27-ly,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-03-09

STATE OF SoUTH CAROLINA.
County OF UsIoN, IS
!, George Munro, Cashier Of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best of my
knowledge and belief,
GEORGE MUNRO Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
7th day Of March, 1891.
~. CmARLEs BOLT, Notary Public.
COnREcT-Attest
+. NJ. FARR,
TIC. DUNCAN,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-03
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, theiYefreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectualiy cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval of the medical.
profession, because it acts on the Md
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and i, is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Fig is for sale by ali drug
ristsin SOC and 81 battles, but il is man
nfactured by the California Fig syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syru? of Figs
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute ii offered.
ia 1-Tu, Thtw) saloortpfrI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-03
SHOOTING IN COLUMBIA.
W. %. Neet1e Possibly Fatally Wounded
by Davis Iilicr.

by Davis DiIirr'
COLUMBIA, 8. c., February 2.-Davls
Miller shot w. IL. Meetze .thts afternoon
In front Of Tr,ai-Justice Stacks office. aud
the wound may prove fatal. Miller was
witness in a trial Of X. l.. Seal for vio-
lating the dlspensary law. and gave some
evidence against the accused. IL Is al
legged that there Is a regular conspiracy
In Columbia to intimitlate witnesses ard
prevent their testifying in behalf OF the
State In prosecutions under the dispen-
sary law.
Meetze IL a notorious character. end fas
n reputs ton as a bad man." He tackled
Miller after the trial about his evidence.
and they had angry words Trial-Justice
Stack attempted TO keep the men hpart.
Meetze kept cursing Miller and telling
him to draw his pistol. Meetze oacken
away from Stack. Miller wrenched MN
self loose and drew a pair OF pistols.
Meetz. drew his pistol. There Is doubt
as to who fred first. Meetze hred one
ball through Miller's coat under the arm,
and another tore open the coat-sleeve.
Miller placed bail in Meetze's groin.
Five shots we're fired, three of them b.
Miller
A crowd gathered around. and threats
were made against Miller. who had stopped
shooting as soon as his antagonist EEL.
! Charles Hendricks, an ex-bariender Drew
a pistol. which was wrenched from him
By Sergeant Morehead. who arrested MI
Ter and dlsarmed him. When the crowd
/ drew around Miller. Morehead drew his
pistol and warned the crowd that he would
shoot the first man who interfered with
hls prisoner The crowd fell back, ana
Miller was taken TO Jail.
MeetZe may live. The encounter TOOK
& place within a few feet OF the spot where
several years ago Meetze killed JIM
| Clark