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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30
The House of Representatives has

The House of representatives has
decided to investigate the statement
mado by former Consul Macrum after
his return from the South African
Republic. la view Of this fact, Sec
retary Hay refuses TO discuss the
latest charge brought against the Ad-
ministration both by Herr Vessels in
London and by Mr.. Macrum in the
United States, who assert positively
that peace conference was held at
Bioemtontein before the beginning OF
the war, at which the United States
representatives were present as we'll
as Representatives of President Kruger
and Steyn. At the direct request OF
these last, Consul General Stowe
cablcd to the States Department,
begging it, in the namo of the two
presidents, to "intercede" with Great
Britain TO prevent her making war
against them, and practically offer.
ing to agree to any terms that Presi-
dent Mckinley might think just.
Remember, this was before the war
began, whom word from the Presi-
dent might have prevented the fright
full bloodshed that has occurred. Bat
Mckinley feared two much to offend
his ally and contemptuously ignored
the request Of the two presidents,
who did not give up hope of his med
iation until 4S hours before the war
began.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30
Cross Keys Chronicles.

MIR. EDITOR Mr.. j. A. Bctsill, OF
west Springs, was among his many
friends III SroSs Keys Saturday last.
Mf. Hint" PMhim contenp,teS
taking IL contract with J \. Bctsi!l and
j.. f. Stanford, Of West Springs, build
Ing chimncyS for Mr. Stanford and
p!aSt'ling rOOns for Mr.. Be:siil. Mr.
R.n ham Is Il maet ter builder, one of ih~
lln'St h:iGk maSonS that can be found
anywhere.
Dr. Garage l.. johnson is kept onite
busy, but 10 serious Illness in the com
munity.
Miss Annie Bell Wilburn is still con-
lined TO her room, n0t able 10 walk. The
sympathy of all The good people go cut
10 her faithful father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. G.. Wilbiwn In this dark
hourot "iiI .ctiou, humanity is closely aka.
The ties of nature are the same in al.
civilized nations, but it does seem that
1t Is fell and IedlZeI more when we are in,
trouble or when We have experienced the
help!esSness of our child when things
come huihC 10 It's, IL teaches us our iit.,r
Ii, lplcS'ncss and how weak and frail we
are, aud that we should At all times lean
heavily on ihe arm OF one who cannot
eir and has never failed in the hour of
need lJ.says, "As Il father pitticlh hi,
chi.dien 50 a'S) the Lord pitii,;h those
that put their Trust in Him. - The idea
ot God, the maker OF an thugs, being
moTcd 10 be sGrry for poor mortal man,
Tor yOu for me.
Your correspondent took dinner with
Hat peerless farmer AID fellow citiZon,
y. j. AIvcrson, Friday last. lie has
made syeci"l oldHr for Watermelon seed
This season, sal be will plant an extra
patch s"r the candidates this year.
The Magistrates Office in this town.
ship is causing much.talk just now, iU is
ABOUT all The politics that is talked.
Tnere a!e Several applicants for the
pace. tell you il il getting lively over
llc;C.
Ms. Minnie Ectsiil, wife of w. J.
nttSiD. ct West Springs, paid Cross
Keys, visit not long since.
Respectfully,
THOMAS II. GORE.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

The briefs have been filed in tn,
Clark bribery case in which it is a.
legged that Clark, OF Montana, by
bribery, bought his seat in the SEN
ate, the case has gained much no.
tociety, it is claimed that Clark used
1912, 900 in the way Of brides. FIT
teen members Of the legislature, it is
said were tho recipients OF bribos
while nine others were approached.
1t is also charged that CLARK, through
his agent, attempted 10 brbe Justice
Hunt, Of the Supreme Court with
100000 to dismiss a case against
him. This is truly a pretty kettle
OF fish; for the manipulation OF the
affairs OF the government to be in
the hands OF such cattle is q shame
and disgrace to our nation, and no
doubt there are others, turn on the
light. Make it so hot for them that
others seeing their fate will hesitate
to follow their example, then we may
expect to get honest goyernment.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

The contract for building tho South
Carolina nor ument at tho Chico-
mluga battlefield was award ID to the
Stewart Contracting Company, OF Co
iumbia and Savannah. The mona
m2nt will be one of the most strik
ingIy beautiful on the field, will be
2l feet high, built OF South Carolina
marble and will be surmountcd by n
palmetto tree II feet high ofimportel
bronze, half way up will stand two
confederate soldiers, on orc side an
artillerymaa on the other an infar-
tryman. Markers will also be placed
showing tho positions Of the South
Carolina commands during the fight.
The contract was let for $3.50, in
the markers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

We have tried upon several occa-
sions, since his return from Cuba, to
interview our manager, as to the
sights seen, and impressions received
during his short sojourn in'the BAlmy
Isle, but the railroad contractors
keep him in such a rush, that it has
been impossible to get more than n
few minutes talk with him at time
He seems to think that by rights the
Cubans should have their indepcnd
eAce but thinks that the United
States has too good t.ing to tu.n
loose, for though we have promised
them their independence the blliot
manipulator has not yet LOST his Gun
ming and may fnd the mean, to On
able the Spaniarl and wealthy class
to vote to annex themselves to us.
1t is a pretty and grand sight to
see old glory floating in the brcezes
over the grand old Moro Castle.
But he promises to write up his trip
for the benefit OF our readers ana he
will tell us all about the trip and his
Impressions OF this beautiful uudc-
vcloped country.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

Our State is still leading the
hounds hot chase in the mill bust
ness. This week 8 reports shoy that
the money invested in this State in
the cotton mill business this year
foots up to five millions Of do!lirs.
This is utterly astonishing anl be-
yond the most vivid imaginations OF
the most sanguin prophet of year
ago. This means on Investment Of
capital in South Caroline, in one in
dustry alone, at the rate of Que and
three -fourths millions of dollars a
month. Hurrah for South Carolina.
cka-doodle-do What's the mat
ter with North Carolina?
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.Jottines From the Hill.
Eggs To Boil
Eggs 10 Burn
Eggs 10 fry up u Il turn.

w ~ '''''
49, ~ Az l-cu''io', o' lf'cN'Elr",
"!"'Sn' 10 uo"9A eggs III h'GShead
''' "ccN ~ 'o"h ffi lay) ne soiu them
" V.'e oo'hp my store.
OK "o" | 10 me iaVof py telling
n'' WINCH Pu"A1e !ie haS reference 10,
"'''o' ''c says ile ST" liie answer III
"'ioSl'ef paper ana IN regard 10 that
p'"'''o i'oi ~ - lhefo Is only one
way Vi accomplishing IL ana tha' way II
~ '' y ''o'h' Dung EsS'e IaFtera ans-
WI "f'' 'o'i01' "''O "' 'iie Siulo Iiile u
was zone Dy System instead of starting
at midQlt line TOP lie started at cp,,c- =
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

1t is interesting to note that the
war against cigarettes is being vigor-
ously pushed in high quarters. w"
note that Chief Willis Moore Of the
Weather Service Bureau has issued
the most positive instructions that
the habit Of smoking cigarettes must
be discontinued by the employees,
This is good. let other heads Of de-
partments follow suit. They arc
dangerous not only to health but Tend
to impair many bright minds.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30
SOUTH CAROLINA FOREVER.

There seems to be 10 abatement
in the extraordinary rush in estab-
fishing new mill enterprises in South
Carolina. SO much has been done
in that line, SO much capital has
been invested in various sections OF
the State, and so much has been said
about it by all the papers of the
State during the few months Of this
year that it has attracted the atten-
ton Of the whole country and now you
can hardly pick up a Northern paper
that has not column or more of
South Cardinals great strides in the
cotton mill building.
Capitalists have an eye to business,
and they arc readily joining hands
with any and every community in
this State that takes notion TO
buill Il mill. 1t has now become
necessary to raise only small
amount Of capital at home to build q
mill, the balance of the necessary
funds are forthcoming from Northern
capitalists.
Well we are glad indeed to see that
old South Carolina is at last stepping
up to her proper place Of recognition
in the front ranks OF progress. She
has glorious record along other
lines, she was first in war she is first
in peace, she is far-famed for her un-
bounded and princely hospitality
70 know South Carolina is to love
her, to know her sons is to honor
and praise them for their indomtable
resolution, courage and indefatgable
energy, which has pulled them
through, pure and undefiltd, period
of depression, caused by the loss Of
homes and loved ones, and almost
everything that went to make the
happy Southern home before the
cruel war began.
Is it any wonder that such poo-
pie should como to the front, and be-
come the focus Of all eyes? The sons
who are now making this glorious
record for the history Of South Caro-
lima, in this her hours of peace and
calm, are the worthy offspring of the
noble fathers and mothers who in
the trying days gone bye, had the
iron will and almost superb human
courage and perseverance to recover
from the period Of devastation and
wanton destruction Of their homes,
their crops and their all, periol Of
crucial test, the like of which has
seldom been recorded in the annals
of history.
South Carolina has phoenix like
risen from the very ashes Of her for
mer self, to once again grow 10,
prosper, and begin rapid ascent of
the mountain "Prosperity," brushing
aside or surmounting every obstacle
that hinders her progress with that
same indomitable will anl patient
perseverance, which has ever shown
as beacon star in her pass history,
that those who see may know to fol-
low in the way. All honor to South
Carolina in her glorious achieve
mcnts, and may the bright prospects
for her future never be overshadowed d
by cloud Of adversity.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

The political POI is beginning to
boil, candidates are getting their
clmpaien thunder we'll in hand and
yoI will ere long see by their an
nouncements, who will entertain you
by their eloquenco while they show
the dear people which way the wind
blows, and make great promises OF
what they will do if you send them.
We expect to see some good men in
thu field. We suppose they will
make up their minds to announce
themselves before cotton picking
timo any way.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

Three Cinnamon, prominent mill
men in their country, are making a
tour through the Southern States,
presumably picking up points in tn"
textile business Of the South. They
spent day this week in Spartanburg
looking through the Spartan Mills.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

The last mill chartered March 2Sth
for 100000, and &hich throws the
amount Of money invested so far this
year few thousand beyond the five
million dollar mark is to be built just
this side Of the river at Winona, S.
c., 81 miles from Augusta, Ga.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

Spartanburg, it seems, lacks yet
about one hundred names to her pc
tition for paving the streets. 1t
ought not to be hard to secure that
number.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

Wonder how mat.y Of the visiting
editors to Cuba, have in their lengthy
stay Of about four days, definitely
decided the Cuban question to their
entire satisfaction. We will wait aud
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-03-30

Mrs Matte A Hughes, OF Green
Vile, has waived the preliminary in
the latest case against her for selling
liquor. She has now three cases Of
the kind before the circuit cOurS.
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UNION, S. c., MARCH 80, 1900.
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NOTICE..

The undersigned having b come own
crs OF the Carolina Drug Co rospccLrull,
ASK all persons owing said Co. 10 seit!c.
their accounts prior t. April 10Th 1909
and avoid leg Il process of collection.
l2.lt Y. J.. POOLE, NJ. d.
CROWN TokRENCE, MD.
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BAILEY FURNITURE & LUMBER co
Executors Notice.

y persons havirg claims agairsl
bisilam II. Bpbo. d ceased, must present
them properly attcsiei, aud AL paitips
owing The SAID estate must mIko pay
nent at once 10 the un leIsi Inrd.
JOHN w. BOBO,
w. NJ SPARKS,
Executors OF estate B f. BoLo, decd
12-3C
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
COAL OPERATORS.
Work of Iowa Coal Men in An
nual Session.

Des Moines, Dec. 12-The lows
State Coal Operators Association
met at the Kirkwood Tuesday. Nc
questions of Importance were taken
up, the meeting being principally for
the election of officers. The follow.
ing were elected: President, @. H,
Morris, of Des Moines; vice presi-
dent, L. R. Rosebrook, of Oskaloosa;
secretary, L. L Lodwick, of Willard ;
treasurer, w. T. Phillips, of Oska-
loosa.
Besides the executive officers OF
the association, the executive board,
consisting of one member and one
alternate from each district, was
chosen From the First district,
consisting of Appanoose and Wayne
counties and Putnam Co., Missouri,
alexander DargaveI, of Centerville,
and David Lodwick, of Mystic, were
chosen. From the Second, consist
ing of Wapello, Marion, Monroe and
Lucas counties, II. L. Waterman and
T. L. Phillips, of Ottumwa, were
elected. From the Third, consisting
of Mahaska and Keokuk counties,
L. R Rosebrook and ]. M. Timbrel,
OF Oskaloosa, were elected. From the
Fourth, consisting OF Polk and Jas
per, D. B Fleming, of Des Moines,
and ]. M. Topper, of Colfax, were
chosen. From the Fifth, consisting
of Boone and Webster, Frank VIII
son, of Webster City, and H. II.
Garfield, of Boone, were elected.
The members of the executive
committee will meet representatives
from the Mine Workers Union at
ottumwa and will settle the rates for
Iowa among themselves without any
reference to other states. No diff
Guilty is anticipated in settling on the
rates that will be paid.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13

Skating is the all absorbing sport
at the college now.
M. e. Anderson and Alfred Ander-
son are new students this week from
Walnut, Iowa.
Mrs. Ellen Mather, of SpriDgdale,
has been here for a short visit with
her daughter Rachel.
The whole senior aggregation filed
into chapel this morning wearing
their caps and gowns. The overalled
under classmen meekly arose to show
their respect.
The Glee Club win give a free con
cert at the college on the evening OF
December 20. All who think they can
endure It are invited to spend the
evening with the boys.
The class oratorical contests at Penn
win be strictly private this year.
Usually so much time and effort are
put into the class contests that the
final college contest lacks the inter-
est that it should have. The final
contest viii be held Tuesday night,
December IS. Everyone 10 invited TO
attend this. A small sum win be col
lected at the door as heretofore.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
EDDYvILLE PROSPERITY.
Increased Business Makes Its Post
Office Third Class.

Eddyville Tribune: Postmaster
belong has received notificati, n
from the first assistant P. M. Gem
eral that this office was advanced to
third class and would enter upon it's
course as such on Jan. l, 1900.
The third class office differs in
many essential features from the
fourth class and will be benefit to
the patrons as well as the postmasteS,
and proves to the outside world that
Eddyville is on the forward march.
The salary of fourth class office is
determined upon the amount of
stamps actually cancelled and upon
the box rents received. When these
exceed certain amount the office is
advanced to the third class. The
third class Office is graded according
to its gross receipts.
While the gross receipts of the
EddyVille Office have grown in the
past two years to almost double its
former business, the cancellation of
stamps has not grown proportionalIy,
but however have steadily advanced
until it is entitled to enter the third
class. One reason that this office
has not sooner been entitled to this
rating has been due to the close
proximity of Lost Greek and Pekay,
these Offices receiving the cancel
lation from the territory northeast of
town that naturally should belong to
this office. While both of these towns
have railroads it was deemed better
for their service to receive their
mails through the Eddyville Office
and as their combined population is
about equal to our town it has en-
tailed vast amount of work to this
office, as it is now no unusual thing
for one train to bring us twenty
sacks of mail. We are informed by
the railway mail clerks that Eddy
vile is the star town for big mails.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
A GhOstIy Walker.

Oskaloosa again enjoys the dis
tinction of having a ghostly visitor.
1t is said that white clad figure has
been seen moving with measured and
stately tread in several parts of the
city. The apparition is said to have
been in the vicinity of Penn College,
along North Market street and again
on South D street.
The ghost is a flake" that more
than likely originated in the mis-
chievous brain of some school boy.
The lads should desist however, for
their well meant fun may have serious
ending that will be far from funny.
Some nervous persons may be badly
frightened by the trick and the per-
petrator of the joke will be roughly
dealt with If he falls into some hands.
A comparatively short time ago o.
kaloosa had mysterious lady in
black" The figure stalked about the
city for a number of months and
created quite a stir until it stalked up
against a couple of young farmer lads
one night and was quickly and COM
pletely shorn of all it's previous glory.
Better get out of the ghost business
lads.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
Leighton.
COMMITTEE

There will be nine car loads of
stock shipped from here today.
George Wierna will occupy the
property vacated by the Bakers.
Mrs. ] HI. Boston and her son
Frank are having a very serious time
with sore throat.
w. H. Price came down from Prai-
RE City last Saturday night and Wis
tied with his mother until Monday
afternoon.
Rev. Baumgartels subjects for next
Sunday are: 10 a. m. ''rhe Thirst of
Christ" Evening, Something Bet
ter Than Life"
Oscar Black came here Friday from
st. Louis. He is quite i'll with kidney
trouble. He is at his father-in laws
j. H. Boston Mrs. David Straw,
Oscars mother from near Prairie
City came last night to help take
care of him.
Grin Baker moved yesterday to his
new home, a mining town near Col
fax. He is going to superintend the
store. His wife and children will re-
main a few days with her father,
George Dixon, near Rochester They
are nice family, an honor to any
community.
Albert Tysseling will ship two loads
Of hogs and two of cattle. He has 80
cattle averaging 1925 and 10I hogs
averaging 304 pounds, all young hogs
except seven. Stephen DeKock will
ship % cattle averaging 1900 and AZ
hogs averaging 425. A. Plstt viii
ship 20 cattle averaging 1920, s. Nell
SON two car loads OF hogs bought of
various persons.
The following resolutions we're
passed by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the First Reformed church at their
regular meeting:
Whereas, it has pleased our Heav-
emily Father to take from our midst
Mrs Polly S.Smith who has for many
wears haen faithful member of our
society.
Be it resolved: That we as members
OF the Ladies' Aid Society extend TO
the bereaved family our sincere and
heartfelt sympathy.
Be is resolved: That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes Of the society and copy sent to
the county papers for publication.
Mrs. n. g. PAYNE,
MRS. G. q. BAUMGARTEL,
Committee.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
Madison.

The sick are slowly improving.
Fred Else delivered four loads OF
nice hogs last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tysseling spent
Sunday evening at Sam Cruzen's.
Miss Helen Coffin spent Saturda,
night and Sunday at Ralph Cruzen's
Auditor Cruzen and two sons, ReS
aud Glen, spent Sunday at Sam Cru
zen's. -tss
R. H. and j. F. Cruzen each sold q
load of cattle to Tom Emmert lasr
week at sc per ID.
John Aber has returned from thu
live stock show in Chicago and ex'
presses himself we'll paid for making
the trip.
Mrs Fred Coffin and son spent Sat
urday night ana Sunday in the city
at the parental B. F. Cruzen home Oh
North G street.
There will be preaching every two
weeks. the next meeting being Sun
day, Dec. 23,at 3p m. Quite num-
Der seem to nave forgotten the meet
ing days.
VIM. Tysseling takes the cake in
this neighborhood for heavy hogs.
He had among those delivered last
week II which averaged 500 lbs, and
one which weighed $50 lbs. If any
one can beat that we would like to
hear from them.
December II. No SIDAM.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
RATHBoNE SISTERS.
New OAacers Elected at the Annual
Meeting.

A regular meeting of the Rathbone
sisters was held Tuesday evening at
the K. of P. hall and the cleo ton Of
officers was held. Installation win
take place the first meeting in jan
uary. The officers elected were as
follows:
Mrs. s. B. Jones, M. E. @.
Mrs. W. HI. Sterrett, e. 8.
Mrs. @. s. Walling, e. j.
Mrs. AL Bass, Manager.
Mrs. Isora Carver, M. of r. & @,
Mrs. w. II. Riley, M. OF F.
Mrs. Fred Worth, Guard.
Mrs. F. Van Nostrand, Protector.
Mrs. j. A. Mccullough, Pianist.
Trustees, Lizzie Hoffman,, Annie
Phelps and Mrs. ]. A. Mccullough.
Mrs. AL Watts, InstallingiO officer.
Mrs. @. w. Bollinger, Past Ohief,
It was also determined that the
ladies of the Rathbone Lodge would
give dance on Christmas night. 1t
will be strictly lodge affair and only
K. Of p. members win be extended
invitations.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
OPPOSES THE WAR.
Gloomy Picture of South Africa
by Sir Robert Reid.

London Dec. IL, Considerable irri-
tation was aroused during today's de-
bate in the house of commons. Sir
Robert T. Reid, Q. @. liberal painte
a gloomy picture of conditions in
South Africa. He said after fourteen
months of war, costing five million
pounds month anarchy is prevalent,
and famine threatened. This may be
followed by native uprising. The
attempt to place the colonies under
military rule, he said, would imperil
the very existence of the British en-
pire. He thought the time has come
for offeringthe beers terms not incon-
sistent with British dominion. All
ideas of a conditional surrender
should be discarded.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-13
Births, Deaths, Marriages
OBITUARY.

Nellie Evans. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E M. Evans, died at her home
in Jefferson township Thursday night
December 6, 1900. The funeral SER
vices were held in the Coal Greek
church at 2:15 p. m, Sunday, CON
Quoted by Rev. V. Hites. A large
number of relatives and friends were
in attendance upon these sad rites.
She was sick only little more than
week. Her disease, peritonitis, baf-
fed the skill of the physicians and all
that kind and loving hands could do
for her. Had Nellie lived, she would
have been fifteen years old the goth
of December. She was bright girl
with high aspirations, just passing
into young womanhood, cheerful and
helpful to others She will be sadly
missed by her companions and in the
home. Father, mother, sister and
two brothers are left to mourn their
loss.