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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20

british lines, and Whiie withdrawing for
their horses they left this unguarded.
whereupon the Kings Rifles, advancing
at double quick. occupied the trench.
This smart move was not seen by the
enemy, who soon returned with the
horses. Carefully reserving their fire, the
Kings Rifles allowed the Beers to ad-
vance almost 10 the edge of the trench
and then poured volley after volley into
the astounded Beers. who turned and fled
from the awful hail of bullets, bolting
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
Court News.

Danlol Clark was tried for murder
tnoay. The jury returned a verdict o
not guilty.
John Mckissick, murder, was the next
case tiied. Verdict, not guilty.
Joe Mitchell, assault and battery with
intent to xiii: guilty of assault aud bat.
tery OF a high and aggravated nature.
motion Tor new trial was refused by
the Judge af' er hearing argument, and 4
sentence Of four months on the chain
gang or pay a fine Of 5000 was i'm
posed.
The case Of John III. Inman for for
gerry was tried, there being three counts
In the indictment. lie was found guilty
OF the first count, forgery, and a sentence
OF years i'll the Penitentiary and $500
1ne was imposed. 1t was alleged that
Mr. lnman, who was school teacher in
this county, on the 25th day Of MAY.
1898, forged school claim to the amount
OF $2o.OO and presenting it to Mr. w.
n. Goarer received the money for the
same. This is u very deplorabe affair.
and that man of John II. Inmau's
standing and intelligence could so far
forget himself, his honor, self--espect
and manhood AZ to commit so hrinous q
CRIME, is shocking to the finer sensibi.i-
ties OF his fellow citizens, and is hard 10
believe, Uul the evidence adduced was
such as to Coz vince lit seems) twelve of
nls countrynen who declare iiln guilty
Inc Judge was very severe in h.s talk tu
MIN before passing sentence, calling at
tentlcn to his natural advantages over.
and superior intelligence to, the color d
lac, which made the crime appear in its
worst light. Tne Judge said he was not
as h;'fd On q negro for stealing AS he was
on white man, as there were often ex,
teEuating circumstances, and the nerrt,
reels sometimes that he has to steal. III.
was harder on the negro for fighting
than he was on the white man as he did
not consider that the negro had any
business fighting. He remarked th'tt
Whl'e toe actual Disgrace only fell on his
(lnmaD's) shoulders, the trouble did not
end there, rs it brought shame and
trouble to his innocent family. but he
would not make the sentence SO Iong hl,t
that he would yet be able to come out
and make man Of himself when his
term va, oH1: After sentence was
passed Mr.. DePass, defendants attor-
ney, gave notice of an appeal to the
supreme court. Mr.. Inman was then
put under $500 90 bond to be Hpproyed
by the Clerk Of the Court,
Tie motion for new trial in the
West case was abandoned and the CourL
was asked to be as lenient as possible.
The sentence Of the Court was that Bee
west be confined in the Penitentiary AZ
mar nard labor a for + period of 7 years, and
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
Presenfmenf Of Grand Jury.
To His HONOR r.. G. WATrs, JuDaE

To His HONOR r.. G. WATrs, JuDaE
PREsInINGl
We: through our foreman, beg leave
70 make our final report, as follows:
we have examined and passed upon
al the Bilss OF indictment handed us by
the Solicitor. We proceeded in bod
TO examine the county poor house and
farln, aud are gratified to say Me found
everything in excellent condition. The
and Su ana hare oaf hes and
Superintendent of Poor House il to be
congratulated for the excellent manage.
ment of this institution. We would
recommend that the old house occupied
by Jackson Powell's family be toru
down and new one erected instead.
That the cultivation Of cotton be abo'-
shed on the county poor house farm,
and that grain crops, corn, wheat, oats
and peas, together with vegetable crops,
for inmates be cultivated exclusively.
We understand that t tie to a portion
Of the poor house lands is in dlsputs.
We would recommend that the Super
visor have these lands surveyed, and the
lines established. We again recommsi d
mat the macadam:zing of the public
roads OF county be begun, and that our
supervisor b5 instructed 10 buy all the
necessary machinery foc successfully
carrying on this important work; and, in
order to purchase this machinery, We
earnestly request our Representatives
and Senator to secure the passage OF
such acts rs will enable our Supervisor
20 procure the funds to begin and carry
On this most important work.
The Supervisor informs us that soma
improvements recommended for the jail
building will be made in the near future,
aud that the water ,works and sewerage
system will be put in the Jail early nexl
year,
Our Court House is a reproaoh to oul
county aud almost an eye sore to our
| progressive citizenship, and we would
recommend thatsteps he taken to enlarg.
and remoddle it so as to furnish roOm
'or all our county officers.
We visited the offices of all our count,
officials, and from the limited exainina
tion we necessarily made, we find then
all i'll good condition, their hooks, rec
ords and all papers neatly and we'll kept
We would especially like to commend
md congratulate our County Superb
I oendent of Education, Mr.. ID. Is. FAINT
TOR the excellent showing made in hi
office. All the moneys for the variou.
school districts of the county are prop
erly apportioned, aud every item will
the proper voucher for each transaction
in the various school Districts OF tn
County, together with all moneys re
ceived and disbursed, is-so plainly ant
accurately kept that any citizen fron
e.st.H .! ;.st nt CT. y.
ljust how their school funds stand, an
fare being used.
| The Bonds of all our county official
are ample in every respect.
SO far as we can see, tie affairs Of til
CO lnty are in good condition.
| We thank your Honor Tor advic
given, and courtesies shown US.
Respectfully subnlittsd.
l.. p. MURPHY, Fl remaH.
Onion, 8. c., Sept. 81, 1899.
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A Faithful SYbseriber.

Our old friend DR.. Bates dropped
in to see US q few days ago, and we
were glad to see him. DR.. Bates is
one Of The Times oldest subscribers.
He has been taking The Times since
1851-half a century. The Times
has many faithful subscribers who
have stuck to 1t through thick and
thin. We venture to say that there
are not many papers which can show
subscribers on their list whose names
have been there SO years-long life
and much happiness to you Doctor
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29

The time for paying the above men,
toned taxes will expire 31st day Of
December, 1899. All male citizens
between the ages Of 81 and 60 years
are liable to psy a poll tax except ex-
Confederate and Federal soldiers,
those physically disabled, etc.
The communication road tax will be
collected at the same time and places
as the other taxes. Age from 21 to
so years.
J. II. BARTLEs,
County Treasurer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
Prizes Drawn.

According to promise, the Williams
Company gave out $40 in prizes Satur
day night the last night Of their stay in
our town, They were well patronized
while showing here and seemed to be
we'll pleased with the town. They say
they expect to return next season. The
prize numbers were drawn from box
by Sheriff Longs little daughter Bessie,
and the following parties held the lucky
numbers and were paid the money.
First draw, John III. Morris, of Factory
Hill-$5. Second draw, II. ID. Reece,
optician, Union-S3. Third draw,
Tnos. McNally, Union-$2. We cou-
gratulate them on their luck.
The Williams Company left Union
Sunday morning for SAshevIlle where
they play this week.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
Continue Sidewalk onVirein Street

we notice that the town council :s
putting down nice sidewalk and water
drain along in front of the Catholic
church. This is u much needed improve
ment as there are now quite numhr
or residences OH this street aud the O, :
cnpants should have good sidewalk ou
their side Of the street. We would su :
gest that the good work continued
4y pushing along to Main street; tear
DOWN the unsightly embankment again t
MurPhy Wallace's store and use the
rock fromit to fix a good drain and cross
ing, and grade the sidewalk up to Main
street. 1t would look much bette:
would allow the residents of that street
70 reach Main street in bad weather
without having to wade through mud
shoe-mouth deep, and there is possibly
enough stone In the wall to pay for the
JOB of making the desired change. Wa
nope the council will give the matter
favorable consideration,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the Post Office at
Union, s. c., for the week ending
September 29th, 1899.
Miss Julia Anderson
Mr.. E. D. Brondon
W. Clayton
Nr- Il @ Crnn, r,lnr.---.---
Jane, carney
Susie Moor
Mrs. Laura Moremau (o,D
Miss Annia Morgan
Mrs. Matte Roberts
w. FL. III. Yeville
Persons calling for the above let.
ters.will please cay if advertised, and
will be required to pay one cent for
their delivery.
J.C. HUNTER, P. N.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
MUSIC.

Unions opportunity to buy The latest
and most popular songs, marches, two
steps, as well as classical, at popular
prices at Allan Nicholson's store COM
mencing October 4th till the 7th inst,
1 have occurred piano and parties wish
ing 10 try the music can do 80 hsfore
buying. All orders will Re taken and
fille1 from the Spartanburg Music Hc.use
Of Alexander's. Come and see what
hat, VIM. HoFFMH1 HR,
J 2e-st eparssnhirg, o. @,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
CHAS. r, SMITH,
Originator Of Low Prices.
Presbyterian Church.

The sacrament Of the Lords Supper
will be administered in the Presbyterian
church Sabbath morning, Oct. 1st, at ] l
o'clock: Preparatory service on Friday
evening previous at p. m. The ses-
sion will meet on Sabbath before preach
ing for the reception Of new members
and other business. We extend cor
dial invitation to these services.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29

nHD 1IiOMSNN, L. L d.
Ihe eloquent lawyer-preacher is to
spepd next Sunday (Oct. lst) in this city
aud will speak at the End Methodi +
onuroh o at IL a. M, at First Baptist
DR.. Thomson represents tho great
National League of America. and his
discourses will be ON the line Of preser.
Slng tne American type Of Sunday. He
aus neen engaged to speak in thirty cit
lrs OF onr State and ours has been select
ed as one. This elouuence IA of tb.,
highest order and all thinking men -
pecislly are charmed by il.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The Tax Books will be open for the
collection Of State, County, School,
Road and Communication Road Taxes
in Union County for the fiscal year
1899, at the following places and
dates:
Union @. H., from October 18th to
November 1st inclusive.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
JUDGE BY THESE

All mems SUITS worth $l6.50 and SIS, now ~
All mems suits, worth $3.50, $l25O and slo now
All mems suits, worth $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50, now
All mems suits, worth Sc and $5, now ............
Extra Balbrggan underwear Observation-Disclosures.
Silk and Percal shirts, former price 50e, ,,,.
Silk and Percal shirts, formerly sold for 81, now
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
For Sale.

| wish to sell or mortgage my interest
n my mother's estate. L wish 90 apply the
m ,ney to course Of medical treatment
in Atlanta. need the money at once.
Any one interested Will please call on
Judge j. NJ. Greer or J.,A. 8 iwyer.
RvTa HART.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
Millinery OPENING.

fou are cordially invited to inspect
or line of Pattern Hats which will
De on exhibition Tuesday next. Come
one and all and don't forget the date
OCT. 1nd. HcI,npp,s
alt,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
LOOK AHEAD.


We have finished remoddeling store and find we
have too goods and made the prices on
article in low that you afford to buy them
and put them away for future use.
Such an opportunity to buy much fo- so little as is
here offered is not to be had often in life time
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-29
SHORT STREET STORIES.
Put Together For Ready Reference.
Items Of Interest Tersely Told
For Hasty Readers.

For HaSty Readers.
Mr. Geo. W. Going's new residence is
nearing completion.
Several colored people have built new
houses in and around the city.
When the B mt put When the
B putting
Wonder how much it would cost to
furnish electric lights in the Opera
House?
II farmers would raise more to eat and
less to sell, they'd have fewer debts OF
which to tell.
Why Is the big department store Ct
the mill like a fine tooth comb? Both
are calculated to cath 'em gwine and
. Cumming.
A first class bulldog 8ght occurred In
front of the Jail Tuesday morning which
relieved the monotony Of the civil count
son eShat.
- 'a
There is more than little truth in
that definition Of q "layman" as one
who lays things upon his pastor which
he himself ought to do.
When is 1t that the white man is be-
meath the negro, yet retains his dignity?
When he is in the dress circle and the
negro in the gallery. No extra charge,
subscription price remains the same, 81.
ayear.
Miss Maud Jeter's new residence on
Virgin street is nearing completion.
Several new residences have been built
Oh this street which adds materially to
the appearance of that part Of town neal
the electric light power house.
The next attraction at the Opera
House will he the Southern Minstrels,
who will give an entertainment to-mor.
row Saturday night. We have moi
had minstrel troupe in long time and
we have no doubt they will hs greeted
with good house.
$ Court was suspended Monday at Il
O'Clock on account Of no case being
ready. Inc judge informed the attor
neys that unless some case was ready by
Tuesday morning he would adjourn
court. Business was resumed Tuesday
morning by taking up civil business.
The case against Geo. w. McComb
Larceny, was continued to mex
term Of court, on account Of absence
OF the prosecutor. McCombs' bonds
men has been released. witnesse
paid OF and Mr.. McCombs is foo
looss. just as well have thrown tn
Sass'out, ND use holding 1t over.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
THE WRECKED STEAMER PARIS.
Leading Cornish Diver Believes the
Fig Atlantic Liner Doomed,

Leading Cornish Diver Believes the
Fig Atlantic Liner Doomed.
Falmouth, May PA leading Cor
nish driver who returned here last
last night from the stranded steamer
Paris takes very pessimistic view of
tho prospects of saving the liner. To
press correspondent he said: 81 do
not anticipate that the Paris will ever
be reAoated.- She is pierced by rocks
amidships, her foreholds are badly
damaged. the bulkheads are practi-
cally useless, and even If she were got
off the rocks | believe she would sink.
In my opinion the only remedy is
false bottom, which it would take
month to complete, and I believe that
even moderately rough weather in the
meantime would break UP the ship"
Most of the passengers of the Paris
left here on two special trains yester-
day. Some of them went on board the
North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, which touched at
southampton yesterday, but the ma
jority of them will take passage on
hoard the American line steamer st.
Paul, which is to sail for New York
from Southampton on Saturday next.
The travellers were intensely grateful
to the Cornish folk for the unstinted
hospitality of the latter, and as the
trains moved out of the station the
passengers Justify cheered those who
had assembled on the platform to wish
them God speed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
THE GROWTH OF NAvIES,
England win Soon Be Equal to ANY


England win Soon Be Equal to Any
Two Powers.
washington, May 24.-The first of
the general information series Of bull
letlns for this year issued by the bu-
reau of naval intelligence is q transla-
ton Ola carefully prepared paper by
Constructor Sussenguth, of the Ger
man navy, which appeared recently in
the Marine Rundschau. 1t comprises
comparative sketch of the navies
of the world, with their increases dur
ing the next three years SO far as pro-
yided for by present appropriations.
The writer calls attention to the fact
that the demands made on Germany
for naval increase in the next three
years is not nearly SO great as has
been popularity supposed, falling be-
meath that OF either the United States,
England, Russia, Japan or Italy.
One of the most remarkable state
ments of the writer is the frank con-
fession that England, on the compile
ton of the ships now under construc-
ton for her navy, will be in position
to meet the combined navies of any
two powers of the world It is also
stated that England has under con-
struction and to be completed In the
next three years vessels that alone will
be more than equal to tine total Ger
man navy as 1t will stand at the end
of 1903. This English fiotilla now
under construction will exceed the
American navy, built and building, by
over 100000 tons displacement
The most remarkable progress now
being made by any naval power is by
Japan She will soon have navy
that will outclass any fotilla that can
be put in eastern waters by any power
except England.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
vicToRIA's RIoHTIHTH BIRTHDAY.
A Great Gathering OF the Royal Fam
lily at windsor Castle.

A Great Gathering OF the Royal Fam
lily at windsor Castle.
London, May 24-The gathering of
the royal family at Windsor Castle to-
day to celebrate the eightieth birthday
Of Queen Victoria is the largest, with
The exception of the jubilee gathering,
that has assembled there in many
years Not only are four generations in
succession present, but there is a
great gathering of children and grand
children Of her majesty. The royal
borough Is already in gala dress; the
country itself is brilliant with lilac,
chestnut and laburnum blooms, while
the grey old castle Ia gay with the
royal standard and British flags.
The program opened with serenade,
madrigal sung by the choral societies
in the quadrangle of the castle, at 10
o'clock this morning. This was fol-
lowed by the presentation of addresses
and rose baskets by the royal war
rant holders, parade of the Second
regiment of Scots Guards, the firing Of
a feu de joi, and a Thanksgiving SER
vice in st. Georges chapel. A perform
ance of "Lohengrin" takes place this
evening in the Waterloo chamber Of
the castle, In which the entire Covent
Garden company will appear.
Although the official celebration in
London will not occur until June 3,
there were thanksgiving services to-
day in st. Paul's cathedral and West
minister Abbey, as well as in many
other large churches, and reviews at all
the military barracks.
During the day the queen, for the
first time, used the electrophone to
hear the national anthem sung in var.
ious parts of the kingdom
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
BuprALe's STRIKES ssDsa
One Of the Nest Renarkabls Labor
Movements In History.

One Of the Nest Renarkabls Labor
Movements in History.
Buffalo, May 3A.-Yestsrday saw the
general bEoakins up of the dock
strikes here. The settlement Of tho
graia shovslsrs' trouble, % had been
anticipated, was quickly followed by
the disintsgration Of all Of the other
strikes along the water front. The
strikes Of the freight handlers. marine
hremen, coal beavers and ore han
dlers were merely incident to the
scoopers' movement and brought about
largely because of sympathy for them.
The announcement that the grain
shovelers had decided to return to
work today had an irresistible effect
upon the other labor movements. The
freight handlers committee held q
conference early last night with Con-
tractor Corners and representatives of
the associated lake lines. The freight
handlers agreed to waive the ques-
ton OF wages in return for other sub
stantial concessions. The ore and coal
men get substantial advances.
The agreement containing these
terms was presented after the confer
ence' to Grattan & Lattimer, James
Kennedy and Thomas Mccarthy, the
other contractors, who agreed to sign
1t. At a meeting of the freight ham
dlers last night the agreement was rat
lied and the strikers voted to go back
to work this morning.
All the obstacles in the path of com
MERGE, which has suffered to an extent
beyond calculation during the pas.
month, have been finally removed with
the conclusion OF one Of the most re-
markable labor movements in the his
tory OF the country. From 5000 to H.
600 worklngmen have taken part in tho
struggle from first to last, and yet the
whole history of the strike does not
contain the stain Of single riot or a
single authenticated attempt to de-
stroy property or interfere with the
rights of others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
DEWEY AT HONG KONG.
Saluted by Ships of All Nations-Tl
Admiral in Bad Health,

saluted by Ships of All Nations-The
Admiral in BAD Health.
IIongkong, May 24-The United
States cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board, has arrived here from
Manila. She was saluted by the ships
of all nations
Admiral Dewey, Captain Lamberton,
Lieutenant Brumby and United States
Consul Wildman were received by a
guard of honor Of the Royal Welsh
Fusileers when they landed to visit
the governor of Hongkong, Sir Henry
A. Blake; Major General Gascoigne, in
command of the trops, and Commo
dore Powell, commanding the naval
forces. The visit was afterwards re-
turned by the officials mentioned.
Admiral Dewey is in bad health, be-
ing too i'll to attend the Queen birth
day dinner.
The Olympia is going to dock here
and will remain until June 8.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-24
4 FRENCH ROMANCE


eowAat1sAmArtoan Rre3uAtoe II Man.
ufActursd In ssestsns Of Europe.
Washington. May 2l.--An example
u the manner In which sAti-American
prejudice 10 formed In some portions
Of Europe has been brought to the at
tention Of the state department In q
recent issue Of L. Petit Marseillais, OF
Marseilles, France. This paper con-
tains full page illustration represent
Ing "A young girl undergoing punish
ment by the whip In America" The
two prominent figures In the picture
are the girl who is undergoing public
Aogging and the sheriff. The latter
Is tall figure wearing q red shirt and
black trousers, his arm, with which he
is welding cruel lash, barred to the
elbow, while the girl stands with her
arms in the stocks and body bare to
the hips receiving the blows from the
whip. The chastisement Is witnessed
apparently with enjoyment by mis-
cellaneous assemblage of old men,
young girls and little children, all
well dressed, while number Of SOL
diers stand In the background with
the of1eial authority of the United
United States government. Explain
Ing the illustration the Marseillais says:
In country like America, where
one Is accustomed to find only progress
and new discoveries, one is very much
surprised to see turn backward like
punishment by the whip. This retro
grade movement is performed in the
state Of Virginia, in which the lesis-
lative assembly has voted law per-
hitting the application Of corporal
chAstisement in public. The first per-
son upon whom this punishment has
been inflicted IL young girl of Is
years OF age, who was whipped on the
public square of Manassas"
1t IL only necessary to say that pun
Ishment by fosging is not authorised
by the laws Of Virginia and that the
illustration is purely imaginary.