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quoting. and forming secret entan-
Cling alliances of the most detcsta-
hle character with the Mother Mon
archy. They stand supinely by and
refuse even an expression of sympathy
with the B0er Republics in their heroic
and unequal struggle for existence as free
men as against the gross oppression and
brutal efforts at enslevement of the SAINT
old tyrant who went down in defeat when
he sought TO prevent the establishment
Of our own li5ertyloving Republic. They
thus permit a brave people in love with
their free Republican institutions. TO per
ish from the earth. lest by one word of
sympathy and comfort they might offend
the delicate scnsibilities of their new
found ally-Great Britain.
"Fifteenth-An important chapter is the
oft-repeated promise. made to be broken
that when the war ceased oppressive. bur
Gensome. and vexatious war taxes on many
articles of prime necessity should be re-
pea!ed or reduced. Though the war closed
two years ago and Notwithstanding there
is large and growing surplus in the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-05
TIE SILVER REPUBLICANS
Charles A. TOwne's Address 10 TIE
National Convention.
The Party I'm Power Arraigned by
the MinnesOtnn for Giving Up Prin-
ciples Proclaimed In the DecIarn-
tion of Independcncc-Bim
StiI Remains n Vital Question.

KANSAS CITY. July 4.-Following ia
the speech of Charles A. Towne. of Mime
sofa. opening the Silver Republican Ma
tional Convention:
Gentlemen of the Convention: con-
gratulate you that it is your privilege to
witness the auspicious opening OF the one
hundred and twenty-fourth birthday of the
anniversary of the Republic; and that a
day so rich in the hallowed suggestions Of
our peculiar citizenship and in priceless
memories of our national history is here
dedicated to one of the most important
and solemn duties that can devolve upon
Americans.
II congratulate you also upon the char
acter In which you are assembled. A Sill
YER Republican Convention is always a
meeting Of patriots, because it is composed
of men who by their actions have shown
how superior to party allegiance they hold
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ssked-fnr assistance in this case from tia
Government was freely If not corruptly
given.
"Tweifth-The scandals which surround
ed the War Department in feeding en-
balmed beef TO the soldiers. in its purchase
OF old yachts, tugs. ocean liners, ocean
tramps, barges, scows, etc, for use as Army
transports constitute an important chapter.
"Thirteenth-So also the scandals in con-
nection with the Postoiiice matters In Gu
ba. and the scandal in connection with the
expenditure of the funds of the Paris Ex-
position. Time will not permit an ampliii-
cation of all these scandals.
''Fourteenth-They loudly proclaim that
theirs is the party of liberty, and in their
vainglory boast of their very name.
Republican, yet they are caught CO.
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THE GAMBLER ASSAULT.
Edward Jcgrics Arrested on Sus
picion of Completely in It.

! Edward JcErics Arrested on Sus-
picion Of Completely in 1t.
Edward JefTries. colored. aged nineteen
years. was arrested and placed at the First
precinct station last night about 10 o'clock
by Detectives Miller and Peck, on sus-
picion The police have been led to be-
lieve that Jeffries was connected with the
assault upon John v Gambler, who lives
in Alexandria County, Va. and who was
,, dangerously wounded on the Long Bridge
on the night OF May "a. last. Gambler has
almost recovered from his wound and is
now at his home.
The prisoner claims to have coIie here
two month ago from Lynchburg. Va. and
since his arrival has been staying at the
Central Union Mission. Two other negroes.
said to have been connected with the
shooting OF Gambler, are believed to have
left the city. A conversation overheard be-
tween Jeffries and others led to the ar
rest of the prisoner. who denies his guilt.
Detective Lacey saw the prisoner last
night but Jeffries refused to make state
ment. He was taken into custody at Third
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. He will be held pending further in
vestigation.
John V. Gambler the victim OF the crime
in which Jeffries is thought to have been
implicated. Is brother of a saoonkeeper
near Jackson City. He was attacked on
the Long Bridge about II o'clock at might,
was shot by one col0red footpad. while
two others held his horse, The negroes
became frightened and escaped. and Cand-
ler drove to the Emergency Hospital. He
remained there for several days under
treatment.
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tion. and these places turned ever to his
partisan followers in vain effort to sat
isfy their political greed.
"Eighth-They declared in their plat
form in favor of the admission of the Ter
ritories of Arizona, New Mexico. and Ok
lahoma. as States of the Union. yet, after
nearly four years of full power. they are
still Territories. Under the wicked rule CT
law as now applied by the Republican rar-
ty to some OF our Territories they may at
an early date find erected between them
selves and the balance of the unicn tar
III wall which will serve to pauperize them
while it enriches others.
The Porte Hican Outrage
'Ninth-When Congress last assembled
the President, in his first utterance. ad-
dressed to the Representatives fresh from
the people, solemnly urged upon them that
it was their plain duty to give fee tra de
to Porto Rico. His party leaders. quick TO
obey his injunctioEs. made ready to co.,-
ply with his recommendations But in
night. almost in the twinkling of an eye.
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IN TONNES BEHALF.
Silver Republicans Name n cs'niniit-
tee to Confer Will. Democrats

Silver Republicans Name 81 Cs,nnit-
tee to Confer Will. Democrats.
KANSAS CITY, July 4.-Without vast
ing aug time over the usual preiiminaries
OF convention. the Silver Republicans
got right down to business today by au-
thorizing Senator Henry NJ. Teller. Tenn
porary Chairman of the Convention. to
appoint a committee OF fifteen delegates.
with himself as its chairman. TO wait on
the Democratic National Convention and
urge the nomination OF Charles A. To1ne
as the candidate for the Vice President.
This action was taken on the advice OF the
Silver Republican National Committee and
was the result of the conference which
was held Tuesday.
The committee also was authorized to
talk the whole situation over with COM
mittee OF the Democratic Convention and
the Fusionists, and to recommend what
ever its suggestion may be. 1t is safe to
say they will be followed out to the lette,
by the Convention. which is also wildly
enthusiastic for Colonel Bryan. as it is
for Mr.. Towne.
A long delay was caused by the non-
arrival of the Minnesota delegation. and
it was some time after the scheduled
opening that Mr. Towne called the meet
ing to order. After prayer Secretary Nc
and Stanley f. Parkhill. Of Michigan.
read the Declaration OF Independence.
Then Mr.. Towne introduced Howard S.
Taylcr, who read G poem. Then Mr..
Tovne made his speech.
As soon as the delegates stepped cheer
ing Mr. Towne presented Senator Teller.
who made a lcng address, Then General
COrser, the Secretary of the National
Committee, presented resolution for
committee of fifteen, with Henry NJ.
Teller as chairman. to present Towne's
name to the Democratic Convention. Then
Judge Phillips. the head of the California
delegation. offered resolution endorsing
the action Of the Fusionist National Con-
vention in nominating Bryan and Towne.
He Yves finally induced to Withdraw it,
and the Convention adjourned until II
o'clock tomorrow, when the Committee on
Credentials will report that permanent or
sanization be effected and platform
VIII be adopted and candidates named
The Illinois delegation will make an effort
to have the party name changed TO the
Lincoln Silver party.
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DIED.

MAECERoN-On Tuesday. Jily 5. 1000. at i.s3
o'clock p ~. al bis residence. los ID street north
east. ALEX,US, beloved husband OF J0esPhine
Msrcrrou aged siNty-iour wears.
Funeral froi:i s.. Jascphs Church. TharsSiiy
h,ly . At o'clock D. m Relatives and friends
invited 10 attend Intermcnt stount Giivet
Cemetery 1t
SALkELp-Oa Wednesday. ,Iuly g. 1860, at
H. m. ELIZABETH SALEELD. aged eight
months. infant daughter OF =. Watson and Jennie
SIlkcld. at residence. Gil / street northeast.
Funeral Friday. July &. al p. nj. 1t
RUSSEGI.-Ou Wednesday. July :. 1900 at 1913
p. NJ. DOLORES, the INFANT daughter ei Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Russell. jr.
Funeral private. 1t
yANDEGRlFr-0r Tuesday July g. 1900. at
Il o'clock rOon. ELI PERRY. infant son OF
George T.. and Mabel Vandesriit (nee NbeatJ.
aged eight months.
Funeral private July s. at 10 a. IT.. from SIG
| street northeast.
iwiim;nston (Dcll papers please eopy.l
1t ,cH
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Mr. W. S. Nkedon. cashier of the First National
Bank Of wintcrset, Iowa, in recent letter gives
some experience with carpenter in his employ
that will he OF value 10 other mechanics lie
says: 81 had carpenter working for me who
Obliged to stop wor. for several days on
account of being troubled with d;arrhoea.
mentioned TO him that had been similarly
troubled and that Chamber!ain's Collie. Cholera,
and Diarrhoca Remedy had cured me. lie bought
a bottle OF It from the druggist here and informed
me that one desc cured him. and he is again at
his work." For sale by Henry Evans. Wholesale
and retail. and all druggists.
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chinamnn stabbed by "a Negro.

Le. Bowo, Chinaman, who lives at 1871 Four.
tcenth Street northwest. was severely cut by a
colorcd man at the corner of Fourteenth and o
Streets northwest, last night. about II O'Clock
Some angry words passed and the negro
drew knife and cut the Chinaman several times
across the face. The Celestial was taken to his
home and physician called. The police of the
Second precinct station took Harrison Ellis, col.
ored for;y seven years of age, into custody on Il
charge OF assault and battery. The negro denies
that he cut Bowo. but he will be held pending
further investigation and hearing in the Police
RI
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THE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Is envied by all whose stomaciis and i.vers are
out OF order. but sLch should know that DR.
Kings New Life Pills give splendid appetite,
sound Digestion and a regular bodily habit that
ensurcs perfect health and great cnesGy. Only 25
cents. at Henry Evans drug store. y. + Street.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-11-16

Mckinley prosperity is cropping
out again rather early, as an evidence
OF this on November llth only few
days after election. The Salt Trust
put the price Of common table sat
up to $3.50 per 100 pourds. The
price last week was Sl.l0 per lOU
pounds. Hide out little ones, dad :
"orG ne home .dGnube.IIeo uIcvu,nlr
Is about to add another one, that Of
gold mining. 1t is reported in The
Gceenvile News that nuggets have
been picked up in the plowed ground
in certain section OF the county,
and that one negro picked up one 70
which he received 1920. That wa
what printer might style "phat-
pickup"
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A Nl;IGHBORTNC
VOMAN'S SUFFRAGIST.

Union county has an able and en-
lhusias!ic woman's sufrtagist in the
person Of Miss Eliza A Garner, who
demonstrated her belief by running
for uperintendent Of Education.
She is wriling series Of in
terestiDg articles on the subject for
THE UNION TIMES, and evidently be-
'ieves that triumph will come. In
closing late letter she says:
The question Of woman's suffrage
should be OF Interest TO all persons
They should feel at liberty to express
their sentiments either for or against
it.. may appear rather enthusiastic
on the subject, but am happy to
think it does not need my help.
can only stand as one on the watch
tower and cOnScientiously proclaim
that this glorious movement, of JUS
tice and liberty, for the best class Of
women, is forcing itself upon all, and
they should prepare to meet the in
evitable. '"-Spartanburg Journal.
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DO not be deceived by ten cent
cotton or even Is cent cotton, if such
price should come, into planting all
your land in cotton and depend upon
buying your meat, meal and -four.
The trusts have four years more ot
grace and you can rest assured that
they are gting to squeeze for all they
oan. They hope to do this by raising
the price Of the home necessities
Your only remedy is to raise youl
corn, meat, wheat, etc. at home. A
bulging corn crib, full wheat bir
and a well-filled meat house is youl
O lly salvation. Make your calcula
tions accordingly. Remember tina,
the meat trust has already raised
meat this week, so that the meat
eaters will contribute an extra $50,
O)O,OOO to the pockets Of the trusts,
others will follow.
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Another Bloody Tragedy j. report
Ell where "the ready pistol gpt in
it's deadly work. This tragedy &C.
Cured at Union Church, Converse,
Spartanburg county The fight was
between Plasco Brady, who is now a
corpse with bullet in his heart, and
Tom Gibson who is dangerously
wounded with knife. Both white.
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And here comes the Beef Tru Il
with a raise in the price OF meat
stufrs Of cent a pound on beef, POI k
and mutton. This means n little
gobble OF extra profits TO the amount
of 500, COO, 900 for the trust-the
,ckers. Mckinley prosperity bulle-
Tin No. 9
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ADVERTISEMENTS
UNION, S. c., NOV. 1G, 1900.

Don't let the Blue y mark hit your
paper. II you get so far in arrears
that the Blue \ mark appears on
your paper the jig is up with you
until Won como in md settle up,
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1t Is said that this old terrestrial
ball upon which we live is twenty-six
million years old. This is the latest
estimate of the age OF the earth. 1t
IS no baby, il it is considered young
planet.
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"Republicans compared present
conditions with the panic times of '!'3
to '96 theargument had weight wit b
those who did not stop TO consider. "
WIN. J. Bryan.
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IN THE SAME CHANNEL.

Funny things happen sometimes.
We reproduce On article, parallel,
which reads very much alike, it seems
TO fit both towns. OF course we DON'T
ray it was copied from THE TIMES by
our contemporary in Greenville, but
matter if it was, we are glad to
furnish phrase or an idea occasion
ally. 1t is more likely an illustra.
ton Of the truth that "Great minds
ran in the same channel"
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THE CENSUS BULLETIN NC. o.
Twelfth Census of the United
states.


i"e'itn "c1'S'' "a '"'
Co The benefit OF the readers of
EH" IiNI& we '"'' '"aH" arrange
men'S = rSce' " '."' r'r'f'S ''"''
Washington o. .' '"HS''S T"t"rhS
from hh' '~r'n' ~'2'"S o' 'he oh,""
as taken IN th" 'Wr'i'h census 'h'7
year - ""''"' 'n WEI" |" INC """y
every copy "' ~" INES containing
these r-i"'''* '"r 'o'"r" reference
Wew''i r"V"r"V"ry . o."'eln the oh'on'
an" 'he 'h'"f"'1' ''"' VIII "' '"'"""i'
TO some o' "''E ''"''''>' Oo"" P''"''''
statements VIII "' '''''7 S"""'"S INC
Sra0Hht 'nc''">" ~ i'''"''''' S''O'
the states 'ooN 'he'E ll'9' ce''SuS'
NO" ''o 'i"'o W
ior iih ilMhS' II So" "'' '"'
"'te""y ' '"'''',"ei' ""''
.h'S E"i""o'e iecof"' neio" VIII w
i"uh" 'he S'N'h ana s''en'n rSP'i - :
Inc Du.'e''hS are PieP"te" u"'.i
the u'recIion ol Mr' H. ~ mum =
O''eA o'a'is'ir'"h'
POPULATION OF CONNECTICUT.
Connecticut was one Of the origi-
nal 13 States.
The population Of Connecticut in
1870 was 237 and in 1900 it is
90S, S,355.
The population Of the State has
increased lG2 ,097, or 2l.7 per cent,
since 1890. Connecticut had in 1890
q population of 237 ,9lf, and did not
increase rapidly in population until
the tch-year period from 1910 to 1880,
when it showed an increase Of 1916
per cent, which was followed in the
succeeding 10 years, from 1850 10
1860, by an increase Of 40 per cent.
Inc totHi IAN" surface Oh Fonhecti-
va. - az fP'"->'''''''''s' '''f' 'I""'
l''''VS' inc average mum 'oer o' persons
70 'ae square ll'le AT 'he cenSuseS ol
io'o ''uu 1 'oo oei''s ''s iollo"S 'o'''
l'f,0' i'oo' 100 'f'
i"e'o nus poeh ho Veir''o''"'
'''''''oo III 'ilo coun'ieS Vi oonhsF'''
'uo o''oe i0'o'
lo'l"nu county SHOWS a decrease o'
''o' VI pet oen'. uu''"S ''o "e-
N"o..'
'vi0 are % Incorporated c''ieS
'"" Ooi''S"S III 'on'iec'icu'' lor
""'e', wv po'".''ioii III i''o Is sep
"truo's i''oiNeu'
=, ~ ".0 o",y 'i'"v i"'' 1ess
'"a" -'000 una WI ''"'e III l'oo'
nei arc - 1''ies 'iia' nave pop
u'"'ioh ~ l" i'oo ol more than 2"'Ooo'
mas i0o'o-'
1''' "a '"' '''iea e'io" satisfactory
'''N' vase 0"''''S VIC i"s' ~ ears
POPULATION OF CALIFORNIA NO. Z.
The population Of the State in 1900
1870, representing an reaas Jan in
1917 OF 2'6,923, or % per cent
1he population Of the State in 1856
was 'z''J', and during the ten year.
from 1879 to 1850 it increased 2S7 :.
""'' or 34O.j per cent. showing a
l"tHI population in 1860 Of 80, ,93I
lac pHpn!as!"n Of California in 1900
Is more 'han sixteen times as large
as That given for 1880, the first cen.
sus In which the population Of the
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-11-16
BUILDING EVERY
WHERE.

BUILDING EVERY
WHERE.
lEhion Times Nov. %
The extraordinary
demand by renters
has caused one of the
greatest building
bOOms ever before
known in Union.
Houses are going up
in every direction and
the music of the ham
mer and saw Is heard
on every hand. IL is
almost impossible to
supply the demand
for lum bcr. and
Though il il selling at
u high price, that
seems to cut no ice,
and it cannot be got
ten here fast enough.
Union Is coming.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-11-16

III you have the grip, take qninine,
take rest and don't forget to
Take THE TINES.
You cannot keep working man
down.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-11-16

DGrCcnvillc News
Nov. I'D
One of the greatest
building bUOmS ever
FORE known IN
GrccnVillc is now ON.
y umbcrS of houses
are going up i'll every
direction and the
music of the hammer
and saw is heard on
every hand. IL is al
most impossible for
the lumber dealers Ia
supply the great dc
EIand. Although h
lumber is selling at II
h Ugh price. that
doesn't seem to cut
any ice, and the build
ing continues. Green
vile is fast forging to
the front.
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DID YOU EVER
STOP TO THINK

How v77uc!I money is actually thrown away every.
day, by t1ougtless people paying too much for goods
at stores that do not buy them right? If summed
up Tie aggregate would startle you but there's mott
the slightest danger Of being overcarged single
item if YOU will Just follow the throngs of Shrewd
Cash Customers that always to the right pNke,
These prices speak for themselves, and when
you see tho goods, and the hungry Bargain)
hunters carrying them away, you will be sorry.
you didn't know about our low prices sooner,
but we have lots of coed things left and lots of.
new ones coming in every day, the purchases
Of Mr. Arthur on his recent trip to New York /
It's well worth your while tho, not to postpone!
buying too long. Here they are waiting for
you:
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AN INCURRIGIHLE EVIL.

Tie Union Tim s makes &'guN. l-l
for the Suppression Of the evil ut ct'ru:'
G mcra,el Weapons. There seems u lr
80 ah!t'lnel,t i sHAS!. in ntLeygariy. rrG"!&
| The NiciuS falling before 'iLe cy,l
| ready pistol, > and iudgiug from the III
i'."S s. iaI reported this year, the tula:
will probably exceed that for last v:ar.
and the handy pistol has played most
prominent put again in making tie,
years record.
after considering all the reasons .iyun
in excuse Of the general practice a. car
rying pistols, the source of most Of tile.
ki!!i"gs the TINES cOnlinuS -
1t is lime some ling was Goac to Stnn
this practice. Bat what is To b. d ,l,: :
We colfeSs that We cannot just now see
| our way clear to offer feasible plan
Until jnIieS who have SIch cases in irlnl
come down To good. common horse sense
methods and stop quibhling over flivo-
lous legal techhicailtieS, there will hr
few convictions for earning "once dc
weapons. We respectfully cill upon tn.
press Of the State 10 take up this q lc,Ii,n
and discuss it and Offer suggestions. with
| the Objection view OF finally arliyi - n,
some feasible plan Of handling this uieS-
ton and pnttng stop u tha peruici us
practice OF carry ing concealed weapons
we tlink 1t IS very uulI"c. .rSS .ry uyi.
that Sh"nl! h' removed, AMI thtI srsna
stringent III ASSURES SHOULD lie alor!,G
| to attain 80 dt Sirab,c an end. What Ga
v"u think of it. brothers % the pres. ,
Ii nothing better c,n lc suggested lc.'r
have the Arkansas law
Under lie Arkansas law, it is explal -
ed. 'the only pistol allowed to br c,,rrd
| is the regulation United States navy re-
| voivcr, which must lie carried in t!,e
hight hand. mu22le downward. 4 Ggr
of $50 10 $500 is IMPOSED Tor Il viplat.on
Of the law. H. is enforced to the letter
and statistics show Il very small per cent
Of deaths from pSto! shot wounds
THE TIMES is tn be Commended. Of
course, for It's interest and effort in the
matter, and We agree with it that the
practice OF aTrling deadly weapons es-
pecUIly pistols. should ba suppressed. or
failing HAT end, should be made costly
and unpleasant To those whO persist in il
Further than this we cannot 90 We
too have no feasible plan to offer' Th
Arkansas law wOnld not ba better en-
forced, probably, than the exiSting South
Carolina law on the sIme subj ct 80
long as the deadly weapons, ana th" am
mnnition for them. are allowed 10 hp
sod openly and freely everywhere to any
person having III" money to bay them.
men and boys, white and c")nred, Wit
buy them and carry them. We are 81
the opinion That thrir sale .hDnlI u.
practically prohihitci--Or it haSt made
subject to as strict regulations rs the sa,.
of liquor, with a stiff tax on the weap.
ons themselves, and Il special and severe
penalty for their use for any purpDs"
other than that of self defense.
But the chief difficulty would still re.
main-that Of insuriny Inc enforcement
OF such provisions The practice ap-
pears to be incoriigible in present con
ditIons in the State and i'm the SomtI
generally."-News and Courier, Noy.
2, 1900.
In regard to the Arkansas law