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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
Gu lily Washer.

Mr.. Nj. j. Lee called in Saturday and
reported that the rain Thursday literally
tore things to pec,s in the West Springs
section. lie said that for twenty minute
the rain poured down faster than hrl
ever been seen in that neighborhood.
Fences were washed away, and Ia!
ground washed and cut up in bad shape,
much damage was done to growing crops.
Big and little Mitchell creeks oveltlDwed
their banks and the water was Il ragns
torrent from hill to hill.
"Uncle Mike" had just got back from
a trip to Pacolet, and upon beiug asked
how he found crops up that way he sail
they had the most unrpgular crops h.
had ever seen, some of the farmer, hri
not done anything to their lands. tn
cotton stalks had n 1t been Knocked down,
while others were just beginning 10 plant.
others clearing up, and still others hat
pretty good stand Of crops. lie thiuk )
1t Is rather late 10 begin planting Wit,
the cXpt cation Of realizing u goo cv0H.
But he says the wheat crop is as fine a
he ever SAW. We are always gIa L.
have "Uncle Mike' run in 20 see us.
He is aiwayS as fill Of news as an egg is
of meat.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
r.TT# a- ="=... % ---H-=--,
OF to Louis vile.

Unions delegation to the Louisville
i:clninll left on The ten Il, M. train Tues
day. The following comp0se,l the dele
CATION: NJ. B. l."e, Il. w Tius!ey, J =.
q. Long, V. Friend, w. II. Gaust, ~
IL. Lanr, Miss Ehn Tinslcy, Sponsor
The following citizens accompanied the
veterans: Messrs. n. L. Dunbar aid
family, Paul McNally, Dayton Dansby
md Arthur Long. They were j,!ly,
SoJd irttu. ch crowd AMI We h)pt they
VIII haYe pleasant trip Mr.. Tinsley
says thsS expect 10 take thc whole thing
i'll but n Ill manage ID get back here III
time faa the municipal election.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Warden for Ward l of the
City Of Union. V. f. DEPAss.
We have received a very interesting
communication from little Crystel Ray,
Of Kissimmee, Fla, it came too late for
appearance in full in this issue, it is too
good 70 condensc SO we will publish it
next week. Crystel is loyal to old s. G.
though many miles away.
Mr.. w. F. Bobo, of Meadors, was in
to see ia. He says That they had very
fine season of rain last week, and that it
was a great help to the crops. He is
very much pleased with crop prospects
and says they have this year something
that they have never had for number
Of years; a fine stand of both cotton and
corn.
MessrJ. J. A. Brown and l.. y. Smith
made transfer of real estate Saturday.
Mr.. Smith sells his lot near Mr.. Bartles'
20 Mr.. Brown, while Mr.. Brown sells
Mr. Smith six lots near the Monarch
mills. Mr.. Smiths lot was valued at
81 600 while Mr.. Browns six lots were
valued at $50, and Mr.. Brown says he
has others
State Superintendent of Education
McMahan came up to Union
Monday and visited the Graded
Schools of the city. He called in
To see us while in town and says that
he is very favorably impressed with the
progress that has been made by the Union
Graded Schools under it's present Efficient
management.
1t was our pleasure to have short
chat with Governor McSweeney at the de-
pot Tuesday morning. He was on his way
to Louisville. In the conversation he
stated that he had used his best judg-
nent i'll the Union small pox matter to
avoid any trouble. He did not think it
would have been advisable to use any
harsh measures, that might lave possibly
resulted in some ones death. He was
very much surprised at the boards state
ment that he was more interested in his
election, than in the enforcement of law.
That such matters were always referred
to the State Board of Health with re-
quest to make report on the situation
to him. That this had been done.in the
Union case as in all others of the State,
and he supposed that everything had
bten amicably arranged, after reading
DR.. Evans report, which was published,
and nothing further heard from Union.
The Resolutions of the Board of Health
were very much of surprise to him.
He spoke very calmly and dispassionately
and exhibited not the slightest feeling Of
Ill will toward the board.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
Local News Notes
Put Together For Ready Reference.
Gathered Here and There by
Our Man About Town.

Ladies' ready made muslin underwear.
10 cents garment.
The Il. II. Foster Co.
Mr.. L. A. Pruitt died at his home on
factory hill last Saturday after linger-
ing illness Of several weeks.
If you want your cotton to grow off
nicely, plow it with Victor sweep. Sold
by the A. II. Foster Co.
We expect to see you occasi )nllly
around these parts ''IIey Denver"
"Annic Laurie" says "some one" likes
to read your pieces. Go in old man and
win.
Col. T. c. Duncan, of Union, will
soon haye his three store rooms Oh East
Main street, next to the new Palmetto
block, greatly improved.-Spartanburg
Herald.
We call especial attention to w. T.
Beatty = ad. this week. On account of Il
change in his business, he is going to
slaughter prices from now to July 1St.
: Take advantage of this opportunity to
get gods cheap.
4 considerable number Of our citizens
went down to Strothers Sunday night
They got an excellent view of the eclipse.
1t was total at that point and the totality
lasted something over minute, allowing
a good opportunity OF witnessing the
corona, which they say was very fine
indeed, the two long wings were plainly
vjsible to the naked eye.
There were two sections of No. 8
Tuesday morning, both of then pretty
we'll filed with visitors on their way to
Louisville. The second section was a
long one and was well filled with old vet
from Columbia and Charleston. There
were $50 or more aboard, one of the
coaches bore banner 'Camp Hampton.
No. $780," The Hampton vets wore
yery pretty badges made from the
palmetto leaves in the shape of Il palmetto
tree attached to ribbon.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
Fire in .JOnesrille.

This morning May Both. about 2:3O
O'Clock fire broke out in Il lumber kiln of
$4,000 feet owned by the Alpha Cotton
Mills. II WAS at the works of j. l..
Alman x Bro. where it was being dryed
Caused from being over heated. Loss
about S22j. X,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
Summer School.

The Summer School will be opened iii
Union on the llth instant. The teach
erS are urged 10 attend this session, and
they are requested to bring the necessary
b 'oks for the following studies History,
English, Geography, Arithmetic and AL
zebra.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01

l have 2 good work mules for sale,
cheap for the cash
G. E. TUCKER,
22-lt. Carlisle, s. g.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
Local Schedule for Passenger Trains

TRAINS FROM COLUMBIA.
Arrive 1O:20a. m. Depart 10 30 n. m.
l :40p. IN. 60 2:O0p. IN.
TRAINS FROM SPARTANBURG.
Arrive IL :45 p. m. Depart :05 p. m.
7:1Op. m. 7:3Op. m
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-06-01
FOR WARD /.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Warden for Ward l of the
City Of Union. V. f. DEPAss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
THREE MORE BODIES FOUND.
Twenty-eight More Known to BE in
the Fire Creek Mine.

Charleston,W. Va, March S.-Three more
bodies were taken from the Red Ash mine
near Fire creek to-day. They were those
of Charles Downey. white; Walker Dem
mis- and Peter Cappell colored. This
makes the total number of dead recov-
cred twenty-one.
Four new names have been added to the
list of those already known to be in the
mine, John Clair, Fred Arnold, William
Massie and Moses Daniels. The bodies of
those found in the mine are badly scorch-
ed especially the parts not protected by
clothing.
The mine is very hot and this makes
progress slow. Twenty-eight is the num-
Der known to be still in the mine 1t
has been reported that a second explosion
had occurred, but this was denied to-day
by State Mine Inspector Paul.
The work has progressed 1900 feet into
the mine. At Charleston to-day it was de-
cided to hold a general inquest to-mor-
row morning in conjunction with the cor
oner, and If the result is not satisfactory,
a special inquest will be held by the Gov
ernOr,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09

Will BE Replaced by Recruits to Be
Sent to Manila.

Washington, March S.-The war depart
ment has taken the initial steps toward
renovating the military forces in the
Philippines by returning in small detaca-
rients the troops who have seen longest
service there and replacing them by re-
cruits raised in this country.
The movements began last week when
instructions were sent to Gen. Otis to pick
out battalion from each of three regi-
plents which had been longest in the
Philippines, namely the Fourteenth, Eigh-
teenth and Twenty-third Infantry and re-
turn them to the United States. The
Eighteenth Infantry is scattered through
the Island of Panay, the Twenty-third is
on the Islands of Cebu and Jolo and the
Fourteenth at Manila. The men picked
Out for return will be those whose terms
of enlistment are about to expire, or those
in broken health.
While Gen. Otis has not yet signifad
what force he requires to compensate for
the withdrawal of these three battalions,
the department is proceeding on the as
sumption that the recruits gathered in
New York ready to leave for Manila on the
Summer when that transport is completed,
will suffice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
BoERs TAKEN by SURPRISE.
Moved OF SO Quickly That They
Left Cooked Dinners.

London March $, 4:47 p m.-Lord Rob
erts telegraphed the war office to-day as
follows
Poplar Grove, March s.-Two brigades
of cavalry, with horse artillery and Kel-
ly-Kenny's division, marched to-day ten
miles eastwards.
The Beers were quite taken by sur
prise yesterday They moved off so hur-
riedly that they left cooked dinners be-
hind. We captured Krupp gun and sew
eral tents and wagons
The total casualties were: Killed
Lieuts. Keswick and Frieslick Wounded
Lieuts. Bailey of the Twelfth Lancers and
Decrespigny of the Second Life Guards
both severely, and Lieut.. Smith of the
Shropshires, who is believed to have been
picked up by Boer ambulance. Two men
were killed, forty-six wounded and one
man is missing
"Gatacre reports that he intends occu-
pying Burghersdorp to-day A
Repairs to the railway towards both
Stormberg and Steynsburg are being
rushed
Clements now occupies Norvals Point
on the south bank of the Orange river
The bridge was blown up March g. and
the enemy are holding the north bank of
the river, but 1t Is not believed in any
great strength"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
NO CANDIDATE NOMINATED.
Social Democrats Adjourned without
Naming n Leader.

Indianapolis, March s.--The Social Dem
ocratic National Convention after
stormy session this afternoon and even
ing, adjourned without nominating a pres
idential candidate.
At the morning session the committee
from the Social Labor party and the sub
committee from the Social Democratic
convention reported in favor of the ANAL
gamation of the two parties, but could not
agree ON name for the united party and
over this question the convention quar-
relied all the afternoon. Tonight after
prolonged wrangle the Social Democracy
won.
Eugene V. Debs who was placed in
nomination for President, said under no
circumstance would he be a candidate. He
had private reasons for not desiring the
nomination and he hoped the convention
would accept his refusal Mr.. Steadman, of
Illinois, nominated Fred o. Mccartney of
Massachusetts for president and Repre-
sentative Carey OF Massachusetts nomi-
mated Job Hartman OF California for
president, and Max Hayes of Cleveland
for vice president. Mir. Hartman de-
clined, and in the confusion that followed
the convention was adjourned. Tonight
efforts are being made to get. MIR Debs 10
run, but so far without success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
MAFEKING's SEVERE SIEGE.
Disease, Danger and Death, the Lot
of the PIucky Town.

Mafeking, Feb. 19-Horse meat now
compcses a considerable part of our ra-
tions.
There is lhtle grumbllng. The first pinch
of the siege is over and the town has
settled grlmly to stick 1t out. What may
be typhoid malaria has broken out in the
womens laager and dysentery, due to the
absence of vegetables, is rife among the
garrison. We are thrown upon our own
resources. Such luxuries as we had are
exhausted or have been Communicated by
the hospitals, which are filled to over
flowing. The children's graveyard, close
to the women's laager. grows weekly, as
the young lives are cut short prematurely
by shell and fever. We look with hope
deferred for relief.
The Jheerfuness which was character
istic OF the early days of the siege has
almost deserted us, the men preferring to
remain at their posts rather than move
about and work up an appetite which can
not be satisfied. The natives are in the
worst plight. Those who are unable to
obtain work are allowed handful of meal
eaily. Many. Drawing the danger, wander
about the town with gaunt and hungry
faces in search of work, which entities
them 10 an extra ration OF meat. II they
find work they are generaly too weak to
perform 1t.
From their advanced posts the Beers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
LINE FROM PHILADELPHIA.
Heavy Tonnage Between That Port
and the south.

Philadelphia, March S.-The Trades
League of Philadelphia to-day adopted
resolutions declaring that the volume of
trade between Philadelphia and the South
furnishes sufficient tonnage to warrant
the establishment of a line of steamers
directly connecting Philadelphia with the
chief shipping points of the Southern
states and urging the merchants and
manufacturers who compose the member
ship of the league to employ all means
in their power to demonstrate the feast
bility and probable profit of such steam-
ship connections. and to give such assur-
ancos of support and cooperation in the
enterprise as would in advance assure it's
success TO responsible carrying companies.
The representative commercial interests
in the cities of Charleston. Savannah and
Jacksonville will be requested TO take the
matter up with the carriers whose lines
touch at those ports and urge upon them
the advisability of cooperating with the
shipping interests of Philadelphia and
these cities in a feasible plan TO establish
such a line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
PRESIDENT TxRUGER's ADDRESS.
Told the Men TO Trust in God for Sue
cess I'm the War.


Pretoria, March GA special dispatch
from Bloemfontein says that President
Kruger addressing a crowd of people.
said:
Although God is testing our people, my
personal opinion is that the limit of the
test is nearly reached. II the people are
sustained by faith in the time Of adver-
Eity God will soon again turn the tide in
our favor. If we have strong faith in
God lie will surely deliver us. The God of
deliverafice Of the olden time is the same
God now" t rtSf ~ ~.
The speech of the venerable President
brought tears to the eyes Of men and wo-
men alike.
The Free States Volkled Ga national
anthem) was then sung.
The visit of President Kruger has done
much good and has cheered the despond-
ents.
President Kruger more recently has been
visiting the commanders south of Bloem-
fonteln.
Fighting is proceeding at Mafeklng. All
the outside forts except one have been
taken by the Beers.
Much satisfaction is expressed in all
circles at the courtesies extended to Gen.
Cronje by the British.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
HOW THE SITUATION STANDS.
Evacuation of Northern Cape Colony
Is Vow Completed.

London March 9, 4:15 a. m.-The Beers
appear TO have made no stand whatever,
except that while in retreat they twice re-
pulsed Gen. French's cavalry with rifle
fire. The enemy probably got away with
their entire force Gen. French is still
following them and keeping between them
and Bloemfonten.
The evacuation of the northern dis riots
of Cape Colony is now complete. The Bri-
tish are in possession of the railroad cross
ings
Col. Baden Powell at Mafeking seems to
be in grave need of outside help other
wise he would not allow the correspond
ents to send out Information respecting
the distress of the garrison.
A readjustment of some of the higher
comamnds is taking place. Gen. White
is to go 20 Stormberg to take supreme
command of Gen. Gatacre's division and
the Tenth division, now In process of for
nation which will be under the immedi-
ate command OF Gen. Hunter, Sir George
Whites chief of staff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
PRAIRIE AS A PRACTICE SHIP.
VIII BE Sent Down to Drill Southern
Naval Reserves.

Washington. March S.-SslFetary Long
has designated the U. s. S. Prairie to be
used in the annual drill and instruction
cruise of the naval militia organizations
of the Atlantic and Gulf states. Gov. Nc
Sweeney has been notified that the Prai-
rie will reach Charleston May 20 to take
on board the South Carolina Naval Re-
serves for a seven-days' practice cruise.
The state is expected to defray the ex-
penses of subsistence and furnish the bed
ding for the reserves. The first four days
are to be devoted to instruction in the
routine duties aboard man-of-war. with
particular reference TO arming drill and
sub-calibre drill, and the following days
to be given 10 target practice and great
gun drill. During the cruise the watch
duty aboard ship will be performed by the
officers of militia under the supervision
of regular naval officers.
The Prairie begins her cruise at New
Orleans April % to 80. She then goes to
Florida, taking on board the Pensacola
divisions May 5; Port Tampa and jack
sonville divisions May and will cruise
with the Florida reserves until May a.
The Prairie will proceed to Brunswick,
Ga. May 10 and instruct the Brunswick
division in connection with the Charles
ton division until May 26.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
ALDRICH GIVEN THE SEAT.
Republican House Throws Out an
Alabama Democrat.

Washington, March 8.-The House to-
day unseated CASTOR A. Robbins, Demo-
crat. from the Fourth Alabama district.
and seated in his stead William r. AID
rich, a Republican, who has been threa
times a contestant from the same district.
on the ground of fraud and who is now
given his seat for the third time by a Re-
publican House. The vote was a strict
party one.
When the debate on the Aldrich VS..
Robbins case was resumed, Mr.. Hamilton
of Michigan and Mr.. Mann of Illinois
spoke for the contestant. and Mr.. Bart
lett of Georgia for the sitting member.
AT 23O the vote was taken-first upon
the minority resolution declaring Mr..
Robbins entitled to retain his seat. The
substitute resolution was defeated, 1874 to-
1873. by strict party vote. The majority
resolution declaring Mr.. Aldrich, the con-
testant, entitled to his seat, were then
adopted, 142 to 1885,
There was no demonstration when the
result was announced. Mr.. Adrlch then
came forward to the bar of the House,
escorted by Mr. Mann, and took the pre-
scribed oath.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
WILL NOT DISCOURAGE THEM.
Burghers VIII Continue Fighting in
Spite of Adversities.


Pretoria, March 5.-Secretary of State
Rei,z has issued war buEeins, in which,
after saying the government has no Of
fetal tidings of the surrender of Gen
Cronje, but must accept IL as a fact, how
ever painful he adds:
The government remains assured that
the surrender viii not discourage the
burghers in their defense OF their indie
pendence and standing as a nation. The
struggle thus far has shown the republics
have vindicated themselves as an inde-
pendent people This reverse will not
stagger us. In the struggle for our cher-
ished rights our belief remains that what
ever happens, the Lord still reigns.
owing 90 the invasion of the Free
State by a large force OF the enemy, and
to take up other positions, hence
the burghers in Natal have retired
to Biggarsberg. All the commanders
have reached there safely, except a few
who retired In the direction of Van Rec
mems pass. Thus Ladysmith and Kimber-
ley are no more besieged. In retiring, the
enemy was time after time driven back,
so that our laagers were not cut Off In
these fights a few men were killed or
wounded, and the enemy lost heavily.
I'm spite of all reports, the spirits of the
fighting men as to the outcome remains
unchanged. Among the commanders In
Natal the burghers are full of courage.
Gen. Dewet now commands all the
commanders at Modder river.
'"The President started yesterday even
ing for Bloemfontein to visit the dagger of
the Free State"
1t is understood that President Kruger's
visit to Bloemfontein was to try to ar
range a compromise of the differences be-
tween the Transvaalers and Free Staters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09

rake the streets and the market square.
II is impossible to dodge their bullets. We
have taken remarkable precautions, how
ever, and the casualties, though heavy,
are not what they might have been had
less able men been at the head of affairs.
Even the headquarters mess fares scantily.
Like saints under the altar, we cry. How
long. oh, Lord, how long?"
TWO hundred and ninety-two persons
have been killed, wounded or died of dis
case. The garrison is so small that it
would be criminal to make its weakness
public, but there is never 20 much as
whisper. II any one suggested the posi-
bility of surrender II is because we do not
mean taD get beaten. and we are cheerfully
enduring the hardships of to-day rather
than to make surrender in any degree
possible tomorrow