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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-10-14
Local Laconios.~r~-
Happenings of Interest About
Town. Personal and
Otherwise.
Next Wednesday is the day.

Next Wednesday is the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Hill, of Car
Isle, attended the Jordan-Foster
wednesday.
"The money or the keys" stops on
October 10Th.
Rally Day services will be held at
the Methodist church Sunday night
at 8 o'clock.
Do not miss this opportunity to
start yourself a home and stop that
everlasting rent.
Miss Mary Gregory, Of Santuc,
visited the Misses Goforth Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week.
The Union County Baptist Con-
veution will meet with the Mt. Joy
church on Saturday before the 5th
Sunday of this month.
To prevent by-bidding at the sale
on October 10Th, every one to whom
a lot is knocked down will be re.
quired to depost five ($5.O0) dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Chapman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. III. L. Chap.
man and Capt. 8. G.. Means, all of
Spartanburg, attended the Jordan
Foster marriage on Wednesday.
Mrs. Amelia e. Gwinn died at
the home other daughter, Mrs. E. NJ.
Anderson 6 o'clock Thursday morn
ing. The body was taken to Wood
ruff for burial Friday.
Franklin e. Parham. son of the
late Stephen Parham, died in Ches
ter Tuesday, 1,30 p. M. at the home
of his brother Fred. The body was
brought to Union Wednesday and
inferred in the old Presby terian Gem
etery. Rev. A. G. Wardlaw con.
Quoted the services.
Mr.. Gordon Hughes received quite
painful injury last Monday even
ing. He had been to the depot to
see young lady friend who was
passing through the city, and while
getting off the car he was struck
with great deal of force by one Of
rhe switch rods. We are glad TO say
shat his injuries are not serious bu,
painful.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-10-14
Mob.

At the next station a furious mob
was assembled. The air was filled
with missiles and hoarse shouts.
"A lynching!" l exclaimed in
horror.
"Either that" rejoined my COM
panion, who, as I afterwards learned,
while not an American, had closely
observed the customs of the country,
cor else newly married couple are
about to nepart on their bridal tour" +"
Anyway. it was fascinating, in a
manner.-Life.
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Somebody's Words.

Was it st. Paul or U. 8. Steel
who said to the Ephesians.
"Shall those laws continue which
put the livelihood of eighty millions
Of people in the power of the few,
which enable the same hands that
control the railroads to control the
mines, that control the banks to con
troll the Treasury, that own the peo-
ple's necessities to own the people g
government? The trusts-monopo.
lies made by law, entrenched behind
prohibitive tariff, buttressed by
subsidies and special rates-plunder
our people with the one hand, while
with the other they reach for con-
quest and sell their product cheap
abroad that they may sell it dear at
homer"
And was it St. Mark (Hanna) or
Epaminondas who exclaimed:
81 despise that hypocrisy which
outdoes populism in placing the
Trecsury money at the service oi
favored banks and breaks laws to
favor Wall Street speculators?''
Perhaps, after all, it was those
Massachusetts, Democrats, the other
day. People are so careless now.
adays in what they say!
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Examination for Certificates

The regular examination for teaching
certificates of qualification will be held
on Friday, October 81, 1904. County
superintendent of education Office for
white and court house for colored appli-
cants. d. b FAINT,
4l-2t Q. 3. E, u. G.
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Wednesday, Oct. 1ash, is the day.
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The colored American., 1904-01-16

District of Columbia; ]. c. Campbell,
West Virginia; ]. B. Clark, District of
Columbia; Thomas H. R Clarke, Dis
trIct of Columbia; James A Cobb, Illi-
nois, George w. Cook, Pennsylvania A.
NJ Curtis, Illinois; John G. Dancy,
North Carolina; S. J. Davidson, Ken
lucky; J. c. Dowing. District of Co1urn-
b1a; w. Bruce Evans, District of Co
lumbla; L. G. Fletcher, Jr., District of
Columbia; John P. Green, Ohio; L. c.
Gregory, South Carolina Charles E.
Hall, Illinois; ]. Harry Harris, Illinois !;
w. II. H. Hart, Alabama; w. Ashbie
Hawkins, Maryland, L. NJ. Hershaw,
Georgia; E. NJ. Hewlett, Massachusetts, !;
w. L. Houston, Kentucky; George w.
Jackson, Indiana; Thomas, A Johnson.
Georgia; w; A. Joiner, Illinois; L. M.
King, Virginia; ]. A Lankford, Mis-
souri,; J. I. Layton, New Jersey; Jud-
son w Lyons, Georgia ;; w. H. J. NAL
win, Ohio; Kelly Miller, District of Co.
lumbia; w. B. Mitchell, Ohio; R. R.
Notion, Virginia; F. H. NJ. Murray.
Ohio; Daniel Murray, District of Co.
The colored American., 1904-01-16
Lawyer E. Il. Morris BanQueted


Colored Lawyer in the District of Col
umbia," James A. Cobb.
Prof. John T. Layton entertained the
company with a solo. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Thomas L. Johnson.
Brief remarks were made by Mr.. Viii
liam Il. Steward, of Kentucky, editor of
the American Baptist. The speechmak-
ing was concluded by bright and face
tious talk entitled odds and Ends" by
Mr.. Robert Pelham, formerly editor of
the Detroit Plaindealer.
Those present at the banquet were Ed
ward H. Morris, Illinois, guest or hon
or; c. F. Adams, Illinois; Henry L.
Bailey, Massaehus Its; George H. Ben
jamin, Wyoming; Albertus Brown,
Ohio; c. F. M Browne, Rhode Island !;
John F. R. Browne, Michigan; Ira T.
Bryant, Alabama; Edmond A. Burrill
District of Columbia; John H. Butcher,
The colored American., 1904-01-16

The coming of Hon. Edward H. Nor
ris, the great Chicago barrister and ex-
Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of the
United States, was an event in the social
and literary circles of the nations capi-
tai The purpose of Mr.. Morris visit
was TO speak before the Bethel Literary
and Historical Association, Tuesday eve
ming, Jan. 18th, taking for his subj
"Shams."
His many friends took advantage of
his visit to tender him banquet at
Odd Fellows Hall, last Saturday night,
where he could meet in a social way
his many friends and admirers. The
dinner was in charge of Grand Director
Vim. L. Houston, assisted by a corps of
bright young men within and without
Odd Fellow circles. Promptly at 7-3o
o'clock the guests were seated in the
banquet hall around table arranged in
The colored American., 1904-01-16

the letter "T," in the beautifully decorat-
ed dining parlors where an orchestra
discoursed music during the dinner.
After the coffee had been served Mr..
Houston introduced r. II. Terrell as
toastmaster, who took charge of the cere-
monies for the rest of the evening. The
following toasts were responded to !:
THE Negro and the Judiciary" T. M.
Hewlett; -Four Years in Congress-
George H. White; THE Negro Press of
To-day" Edward E Cooper; he Ne
gro Legislator John P. Green; How
ard University" Prof. George w. Cook;
The Negro Masons in America" Will
liam Judd Malvin; The Outlook for
Negro Education in the South" Maj.
R R Morton, of Hampton Institute !;
"The Public Schools of the District of
Columbia" w. B. Evans; The Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows" J. c.
Asbury, of Philadelphia; ''Our Guest at
Home" S. Laing Williams, of Chicago;
The Maryland Bar" W. Ashbie Haw-
kins of Baltimore; "The Duty of the
Young Negro" L. NJ. Hershaw; "The
The colored American., 1904-01-16

Columbia; Robert Pelham, Jr., Michi-
gan; R. L. Pendleton, Florida; c. J.
Pickett, Illinois; P. B. S. Pinchback,
Louisiana; w. L. Pollard, District of
Columbia; w. H. Richards, Tennes-
see; Edward D. Scott, District of Co
lumbia; F. J. Shadd, District of Colum-
The colored American., 1904-01-16
HON. JOHN P. GREEN,
Washington, D. c.

ward D. Williston, North Carolina; w.
H. Wright, Kentucky. Members of the
press: w. c. Chase, District of Co1um-
bia; John w. Cromwell, District of Co
lumbia; Edward E. Cooper, Indiana /;
w. H. Steward, Kentucky
The colored American., 1904-01-16
Intact this wonderful LUOM4N
is the Greatest on Earth.

Now if you want to find out
what your future life will be and
what your past has been, and want
to have it changed from evil to
good, send at once to this wonder
full medium.
Send lock of hair, date of your
birth and 25 cents in silver, and
receive your life written from
cradle to grave. Do not send pos
tage stamps. Address all letters
. to MRS. DR.. WHITE,
1917 E. Pratt ST. Baltimore, Md.
The colored American., 1904-01-16

Caterer Foster had charge of the af-
fair, and decorated the main hall, where
thetables were spread, in a most taste
full manner An orchestra enlivened the
occasion during the evening and the
The colored American., 1904-01-16

bia; Fred. Sims, New Mexico; w. J.
Singleton, Nebraska; H. P. Slaughter,
Kentucky; Joseph H. Stewart, Michi
gan; Robert H. Terrell, District of Co
lumbia; R. w. Tompkins, District of
Columbia; Charles l. West, District of
Columbia; George H. White, New Jer-
sey; S. Laing Williams, Illinois; Ed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
BRISTOL.
Sewer Bonds Of tho Town VIII
Date Back More Than Two
YeaTs-Notes Of Interest.

The recent issue OF town bonds TO the
amount OF $4,000 IS dated back 10 March
ist. 1902. in order to cover the period at
which notes were given on borrowed
money IN payment for the second sewer
system. This plan Is 20 make everything
In regard to the purchase OF the bonds
by a Boston firm OF brokers legal. The
firm OF Dennson, Prior and company re-
Quested that suoh course be taken I'm
dating the issue OF the bonds and the
council gave the treasurer power to
grant the request. The first six months
interest on the bonds II due September
lat OF this year
Stephen w. Church has received his
commission from Washington az collector
OF customs for the district of Bristol and
Warren. Mr.. Church was named fret as
deputy collector and was Immediately
confirmed. In the meantime President
Roosevelt nominated him as collector
and now he has full charge of the
federal building.
At a recent meeting OF the Bristol
Yacht club the executive committee ar
ranged TO open UP the club house Sun
day, May IL. John &. Connery has been
elected steward for the sixth season.
The two big floats which the Ferry
company is building to he used by the
company as landing. are about com
pleted and will be launched the coming
week.
Surveyor Fsles or tho highways has
commenced crushing stone and as soon
as a sufficiency is secured the work al
macadamzing Wood street will be com
menced.
At a regular meeting Of the Hydraulior
Fire Engine company IL was voted 10 ac-
cept the invitation OF the King Philir
Fire company to be present al the muster
Memorial day
At a meeting of the Dreadnaught HOOK
and Ladder company last evening II wa
voted 10 accept the invitation of the
Fourth of July committee To join the
parade on July T. and that OF the Kins
Philip Fire company committee to attend
the muster on Memorial day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
The News Of the State.
VALLEY VILLAGES
Teachers Appointed for Harris.
The Firemen's Payday. ..Other
Village Notes.

on Monday morning az the Hs rris school
the rooms will be, in charge OF stephen
and Miss Margaret V. Shelly. the new
teachers being appointed within a few
days by superintendent Matteson. The
positions were made vacant By the resig-
nations of Misses Gale and Hopkins, the
former intending 10 leave the state ana
the latter on account OF Ill health. who
completed their duties there at the close
OF the spring term two weeks ago. Mr..
Shelly has beeh1 teaching at the school
in Ekonk Hill, Conn. and Niles Shelley
who is his sister. was at Sterling Both
are graduates Of the High school OF Fall
River. and come highly recommended.
ARCTIC CENTRE
Yesterday was the hremen's payday and
last night the most OF the men received
the money which has been due since the
first OF April. The reason OF the delay
in the paying OF the men was on account
OF the lack of funds in the treasury oc-
casioned by the delinquency OF the board
OF assessors I'm finishing their work. The
checks were distributed. however and the
men satisfied
The Lafayette Camp. woodmen Of
America held the last OF a series ot whist
parties I'm their hall LAST night. The afrair
WAS well attended and proved very sue
cessful
The willing Workers OF the Centrevtlls
NJ. r. church, held an interesting meeting
at the home OF Mrs. 3. NJ. Clarke. yester-
day afternoon. The meeting was well at
tended but little business beyond the reg
ular routine was done.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
At the Phenx Baptistc hurch last even
ing there was a good-sixed audience gath
cred 10 listen TO the lecture OF Rev. +. W
Kronkhite. formerly q missionary in Bur
ma. The speaker lectured upon the coun'
try where he has passed % years, and the
audience were well pleased with the ed.
dress
The Columbian Whist club met at IN.
home OF Mr. and Mrs Frank c. Smith
on Fairview avenue. Phenix. last night
and held a very pleasant evening. The
time was spent at the game, and later
the party was furnished with refresh
msnts
The wechocheconnett club met at the
home OF Misses Ella and Amy Matteson
or Anthony yesterday afternoon. An in
teresting meeting resulted
Rev. John Deans. formerly pastor OF ths
Riverpoint Consrega tional church, has
removed 10 Providence, where his new
pastorate is. Next Sunday the pulpit will
he occupied by Rev. J. X. Aldrioh OF East
ford. Conn
The new schedule OF the mill at Cromp.
ton, which is the running OF the. mill for
four days a week, has created n mild sort
OF CONSERVATION among the business mer
OF that place.
The Young Mems club OF the Riverpo,n,
Congregational church held their meeting
last night a. usual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
DIED..

ANGElL--In this city. on the tth inst.
Charlotte Seagrsve, daughter OF Al
pheus and Lefty Wynn Angel. aged ii
months, 20 days.
Funeral services from her parents resi-
dence 1e1 Webster avenue. Saturday. May
I, at 1890 a. m. Relatives and friends
Invited 10 attend.
ARNOLD-In this city, 5th inst. John
Lyman Arnold, aged 81 years, months.
Il days.
Funeral services Sunday, 9th. At 2
O. clock p. m, at the residence OF his SON
in law, Mr.. Allan =. Peacock. No. 20
invited TO attend.
AUsTlN-rn this city. on the 9Th inst.
Jennis L. Austin, wife of Henry T.
Austin
Funeral Saturday morning. the eth inst.
at $40 o'clock, from her late residence.
1856 Transit street Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
6ARsER-In Pawtucket. May s. Ann F..
widow OF Adm Barber. In her 91st year.
Funeral from her late residence. Maple
street Saturday. May /. at p. m. Res-
tives and friends are invited TO attend
Burial at convenience OF family.
eARkER-In North Attleboro. Mass, An
nete Barker. on the sth Inst
Funeral from residence OF his sister,
Emelne Richards. North Attleboro. Sat
urday. at 1880 r. m.
6ENkER-In Lynn. Mass on the 4th
inst Mrs. Christina Benker IN her 10th
year, a resident OF Pawtucket. r. I.
Funeral from her ,ate residence, q
Garden street. Pswtucket Saturday. May
I. at 3 p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend
GALLAGHER this city. on the 5tf
inst, Catherine A., wife of Edward
Gallagher
Funeral from her late residence, No
| o5 Polk street. on Saturday the eth inst
J at $50 a. m. Relatives and friends are
( invited 10 attend Services at the I'm
maoulste Conception church az . a. IN.
GOODRICH this city. the 5th inst
! William Goodroe. Residence. No. leS
Pettis street.
! Notice OF funeral later.
oREENE-ln Cranston r.. L. May {
Mary Jane. wife OF the late George y
! Greene. in her 5lst year.
Funeral services from her late resi-
dence. Hope avenue. Saturday. MAY :. a
( ! p. m. Relatives and friends invited q
4 attend. Carriages will meet Oaklawr
electrics which leave Providence at Il
/ o'clock
/ HOPKINS Fast Greenwich. r. l.. 5tf
inst, Lille Bell Hopkins. ia the 2oti
/ year OF her age.
Notice of funeral later
JAMEs--In this city. May ;. 1904. Mar,
L.. widow of Daniel James.
Funeral will take place from her lat'
residence No. 81 Davis street. Saturday
MAY :. at $50 q, m. Relatives and friends
arc invited 10 attend
lEE-In Arctic. r. l., 9Th inst, Mar!
Lee.
Funeral from the residence ~ her aunt
Mrs Patrick Douahue. Main street. Satur
dav. Tth inst. az $50 a. m. Relatives
and friends are Invited TO attend.
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HEARST HAS
NO HOLD AT
HARTFORD

Hartford. Conn, May 6.--Preliminaries
TO the permanent Organization OF the De-
mooratic state central committee were
practically all arranged early today In
preparation FOR the business OF the con-
vention. although several committees did
not take a recess until nearly daylight.
The great majority of the coo delegs tes
were unaware when they went to bed
after taking part In county and congress
ionai district causes which had been held
at various places just what strength In
the aggregate either the supporters of
Judge Parker or OF William r. Hearst
could show the convention proper II was
not until the reports OF all the caucuse.
had been made up that Il was definitely
known that Parker delegates had won all
of the II caucuses. and that Alexander
Troup Of New Haven. the leader Of the
Hearst men had controlled his own
county caucus by only 10 votes
National Committeeman Homer s. Cum
mings and former Governor Thomas ~.
Waller Of New London, for the com
mittee on resolutions. prepared recommen
dations that the State convention instruct
It's delegates TO vote for Parker at st.
Louis, and 20 vote as unite All the
county csucuses were lively affairs, and
In one. that of Hartford blows we're
struck and few drops OF blood spilled
The Hearst men on finding themselves IN
a minority resorted to obstructive tactics,
and the same thing was done by the
Parker men In New Haven. Conn.
wf1fcr rne ffeHrSr Mon contrOTIed-
The congressional district oaucuses were
little dnietsr. but the Hearst men IN
each Instance were aggressive until roll
cabs had shown that they were ia the
minority. After the rather tame pro-
ceedinss of last nights session. whom d..
legates and spectators had been keyed
up 20 expect turbulence. delegates wers
disposed ~ analyze tho situstinn ~ IN.
dicativ. cf q short ana quiet convsnticr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
RIVERSIDE.

a hobo with a pail of beer and = morn
ing paper was one ot the attractions In
the square yesterday. Ths fellow was
comfortably seated on box In front OF a
vacant store and apparently was just ~
happy as " seated In a parlor When
the beer was gone there did nor appear
to be anything In the paper that inter
ested him, so he packed up his effects
and moved on.
WILL RE A DANDY.
About tho middle OF the week Ned"
Perry will have his handsome schooner
yacht overheard. During the winter Mr..
Perry installed an auxiliary engine on
tho craft. which has been RENTED and
put in first class shape Che viii carry
about 40 with ease and has excellent
cabin aecommoda tions for about half that
number.
NEwsy NOTES
Pomham lodge. United Order Of Work
men. held a we'll attended session last
evening and had for their gv SITS a dele
CATION from the Grand Lodge. AT the
close OF the exercises n collation. was
served
Extensive repairs are being made 10 the
many buildings Of the Pomham cub, and
much work is being done upon the
grounds and fences.
There VIII be two games OF ball here
today. which will be sufficient to keep
the young folks at least In the vicinity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
FAMILY PARTY.


The Germanla club gave s'musikalisch.
soiree' at their rooms. last night the
company including the members OF the
organization, their families and many
guests.
The musical portion or the entertain
ment was by Mrs. c. II. Blackinton- Grir-
I'm. soprano: Miss Nellie Greenup, So
prano: Misses Gretchen and Erika Kohl
hagen, IN duets; Miss Blanche Nathalie
Davis, pianist; John II. Scannell. bari
tone: Miss Marie Nickerson, soprano and
Prof. Carl Hermann. musical director al
Keith's as accompanist
Miss Evelyn Davis-Westcott gave
readings and Prof Hermann Mueller read
an original humorous poem
The bachelors OF the club will enter
tain the ladies OF the whist section, on
Thursday May 18th. special prizes being
offered their guests. Thomas Curran will
Re In charge OF the AFFAIR.
The club season closes on May ,6th.
whom ths seasons whist prizes VIII be
distributed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
EAST PROVIDENCE
Whist Party Under Auspices Of
Library Association.
Bridge Builder Struck by an
EIectrIc-NeWsy Notes.

East Providence branch OF The News l.
at Taunton avenue. Telephone il2-z,
East Providence.
About so lovers OF the game OF whist
enjoyed a delightful party. held In the
town hall hast evening. under the su-
spices OF the Ladies' Library Whist ssso-
citation. and they spent very pleasant
evening
The affair was I'm charge OF Mrs. II. F.
Anthony and Mrs Jenny Briggs.
STRUCK BY ELECTRIC.
J. r. whttemore. a bridge builder. liV-
ing on South Broadway, had narrow
escape from perhaps serious injury while
working on the Washington bridge, which
spans the Seekonk river. at the foot OF
Tockyotton street. Wednesday afternoon.
He was knocked down by a Taunton
avenue car and rolled almost beneat IN
the wheels of the conveyance. He man
aged 10 extricate himself from his un-
comfortable position before any serious
injuries were inflicted. and was later at
tended by Dr. Allison OF this town. who
found that no bones had been broken.
WILL MEET AND DRILL.
watchemoket tribe OF Red Men vii
meet this evening. A portion OF the
evening will be devoted TO drill by one
Of the degree teams whose members are
to take part in a grand pow-wow II
| Music hall Providence. later in thu
month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
HIT BY TREE.
Conductor Knocked From Car on Elmvood
Avenue. Sustained Severe Scalp Wound.

John MaEuire, . conductor on the Au-
burn and Eden Park line. was struck by
E tree and knocked OF the running board
Of his car, when on Eimwood avenue
near Warren street az 7.15 o'clock last
night
He had Just warned the passenger. 10
bs cautious as 10 the trees which line
the tracks and was collecting a fars
when he was hit.
His scalp was cut and ne vas picked
up In a dared condition.
Mag1iire was taken 10 pr. Chesebro .
Office where II stitches were taken 10
close the wound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-06
TRACK
WALKER
KILLED

The mutilated body OF Charles r. Mer-
West Mansfield. was found beside the
track OF the Consolidated Railroad com
pany, near Skinner's crossing at Attle-
boro. yesterday morning
It is believed that while walking upon
the track. Wednesday night, hs was
struck by n north-bound extra freight
Msrcier was 30 years old. He had no
friends and had lived alone in a hut
near where he was killed