The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1894-11-02

extent no doubt. l had a pleasant time
with Vox while up there, but he did as most
cid men will do sometimes he "pitche iu''
on me, about me things l cannot "con-
scientiously" hep. lie is whole souled
gentleman, and rs pleasant rs can be, at all
times, aud viii make ali around him feel
pleasant. No need to say anything further
on that line, ss ho is too welt known. /
went upon lit lie Gilkie Mountain while at
Drayiouviiie, and thought L would "view
the world" but il Was so smoky Gould not
see very far. / could see Gatfney, Lime
| stone and Blacksburg, but could not see the,
Blue Ridge Mountain on account of the
smoke. That day, having n little time while
On our way to Timber Ridge, we went
around by Gaffoey's and limestone Springs
Our time was limited. but | spent few
pleasant moments with ne of our former
Union men, Mr.. Git Brigg., who is now in
business at G,ffueys. | did not expect to
see him so was surprised, but agreeab'y
SO. lie was very solici'ous for me TO spend
the night with him, hut We had TO get nearer
our appointment. A. we were leaving we
had The pleasure # shaking hands with an
other of Unions boys" Mr.. llamr. PriL-
more who is now working in that town. l
then visited the Springs, and would have
drink Of water direct from it, even if did
to see the place, the lustitute-having hada
number of relatives educated there-the
lime kiIns, the Chapel, and all but had 10
take only passing view.
While on that side of the river we were
treated W tn the utmost kindn SIS, aud had
the best of weather to travel in un' il, Friday
the Doth when We hal some stormy weather,
and that night hail storm. and the follow.
ing day the weather was blustery. We en-
countered some rough country ind roads
though, and the miles seemed TO be a hun
dred yards longer than ours down here.
After ! got on his side Of Pacolet felt that
| was "home again" and we did "head for'
Union, then home, and made n very quick
trip to spend Sunday at home.
| heard much talk and discussion con-
cerniug the constitutional convent III, but
will net attempt TO say anything here about
| it, for one reason, nm not qualified but |
think the people wou d not mind it SD much,
proUjded the constitution would be referred
| back TO them, that they might see what they
| were doing, voting for.
| heard some ta;k concerning taking steps
| to regulate the pr &C Of cotton, to bring the
| stubborn farmers together for hcir benefit
financially, regarding the production, aud
| sale of cotton, consequently benettting every
| other occupation Legitimate occupation-in
the South. Mr.. T. ID. Liulejohn shovel NE
| au article from the pen If Mr. John 7. Rod
| dy, Of New York, showing the situation,
| what it would lead 20. nn'l how it is impos-
| sible for the farming fraternity TO sand up
| under the present circumstances, aud
and advising the farmers to for m kind Of
| trust to regulate their products. Being in
| the capacity am now, | cannot say much
| might max n failure if did but will say thai
the Farmers Alliance sprung from something
! similar TO this thing few years ago. tut sc
many other farmers staid out, aud would
no. cooperate, that it proved mo go with
them. While the Alliance is opposed tc
| trusts in the severest terms, it is trusts tha
get fat OH what is somebody elsc's, and n.
CO ton is the farmers own, or ought to be,
think they ought TO control the price o
it as it is sure, supply AMI demand
does not now. The all aucc. | do no
| believe, general want 10 do as som,
| advocate, i. C. cut down the suppl,
-uuless it is to cut down, 10 give place 70,
| home food stuff's-maklng it still harder OF
the unproducing poor consumer of cotton
but they want equal rights TO all, anC
special privileges TO none" They know
that cotton goods are nearly rs high as ever
not falling in proportion with the new ma
terial and that the unproducing poor, are not
Jcncfued by our depression. | think there
|
the condition Of affairs. ! am awaiting t
see it agiated. am never the last to fol
low anything think is the best for on,
country. Begin the rolling.
There is no news of special intercs
around here, as the people all know tht
same song "by heart by this time, and
they are almost always "singing' it.
The people here are blessed with a good
crop of corn and tirstratc crop ofpeas, and
are now gathering it.
Miss Pauline Arthur, an accomplished
music teacher of Union, has music class at
Santuc this season. and has quite number
Of scholars.
Miss Edith Lyles who has been away
for some time on visit has returned to hci
| home in Santuc.
Miss Belle Lyles will leave for Barnwe
county this week to resume her teaching
| there.
DR.. f. c. Jeter, Of Jenkensville, 5. C.
was up last week on short visit to his par
ents. l.. w. j.