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?-?- 11? - ? - t Tiiu Sr.vti Kout.5 Fawns.? V table of the star routes, wliich are now the subject of investigation, sliows the manipulation of ninety-three routes out of 0,225. whereby the annual cost of the ninety-three ri-utes was raised between July 1, 1878, and Jauiiiry 1, I88d, from $727,110 to S2.80J.211^. The regular appropriation for. tar route service for the yonr ending June 30, 1880, was $5,OtX*,000. Of this amount $2,802,214 was absorbed by the ninety-three routes embraced in the table, leaviug $3,007,780 for the remaining 0,132 routes. - The frauds seem to have been mainly in connection with the routes in Louisiana, Texas, Indian Territory, Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, Molilalia, Wyoming, Colorado, Nrw Mexico, Aril >na, Utah, ldnlK, Oregon, Nevada and California. The rates of increase 'obtained by contractors in many of these enres are enormous. One routo in Indian 'territory was swelled from $0,000 to $150,000; one in Dakota from $2,350 to $70,000; one in Wyoming from $11,000 to $90,000 ; one in Colorado f oin $380 to {8,133, etc., ctc? 11 <o isidcring the aggregate incrensed pay shown by the table, it should be borne in mind that the increase extends over the remainder of tlio oiniraot term, the full term being four years. Assuming that three years is the average period for which the increased pay would run on Hie ninety three routes described, the aggregate or the arbitrary awards on these routes would be $6,275,285.? Washington Star. - - A Losixa Joke.?A prominent physician of Pittsburg said jokingly to a lady patient who Wns complaining of her continued ill health, and of his inability to cure her, "try Hop Bitters 1" The lady lock it for earnest and used the Bitters, from which she obtained permanent lioilth. She now laughs at the dootor for his .Joke, but he is not so well pleased with it, as it oost him a good patient.?Harritburgh Patriot. May C 17 2t Mob Murder in Kentucky.?Fhris, Kv., April 29.?At 1 o'clock yesterday morning a mob went to the jail and fired on and killed John Winn, charged with the murder of Wm. - ^BMorcland. B ? ... R. R. Miller, of Kingsley Lake, Fla., for two weeks pnst, has been shipping cucumbers North, for which he receives S3.60 per dozen. MARRIED. T~ FANT-AVILKES.?Marrried, on the 27th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. C. T. Scaife, Mr John A. Fant, of Union, nnd Miss OnA B., daughter of Maj. J. W. Wilkes, of JV Chester County. It is pleasant to know that while we are losing so many of our Societv flnworo ally we hare the pleasure of welcoming to our community a rose culled from the gardens of our neighbors. We extend a most cordial welcome to Chester's fair daughter, trusting that in Union she will find all her hopes of social and domestic hnppiness fully realized. List of Unclaimed Letters Remaining in the Postoffice at Union, S. C., for the week ending May 7, 1881. Brown, Geo. A.; |Long, II. C.; Gist, Miss Lucinda ; |Miller, Miss Hattie A.; Whitherspoon, Rev. B. F. Persons calling for lctlers in the above list will please state that they are advertised. JAMES H. GOSS, P. M. Consignees per Express at Union, 8. 0., May 4th, 1881. . J P Mullinax, T C Nelson, B 11 Foster, Miss C Boyd, D A Townsend. J C Farrar, M W Gulp, E R Wallace, W H Wallace. F. II. COUNTS, Agt. Time Extended. THE time for paying the town Taxes, before the penalty of 20 per cent, will attach, has been extended to the 15th last. No further extension will'be given after that date. II. L. GOSS, Intcndant. J. II. Rodokr, Clerk. May 0 17 2t Time to Suit the Times! - WATCH MOVEMENTS FOR ANY CASE! I HAVE just received, direct from the manufacturers Agent, a lot of iicuiilne AMERICAN WATCH MOVEMENTS To suit iiny style of Watch Case. With these Movements I can put the best kind of works into an old case at a moderate cost and mnko a good timc-keoper out of a very had one. 1 also keep on hand the celebrated. Roskopf Watch, which is giving general srtisfuction and arc sold cheap. Call and see the Handsome Jewelary, Clocks, Watches, &c., 1 have now on hand. R. W. TINSLEY, Opposite Union Hotel. May 0 17 tf By Universal Accord, Ai/er's Cathartic Pill* are ihe best of all purga^ lives for family use. They are the product of long, I laborious and successful l /\..y.-rrMF/ chemical investigation, and their extensive use by physicians in their pracand by nil civilized | ???i nations, proses Ihem the best and most effectual purgative Pill that medical eoiene can devise. Reing purely vegetable o harm can arise from their use. In tutrinsic value and curntive powers no other Pills can bo compared with them, and every person, knowing their virtues, will employ them, when needed. They keep the system in perfect order, and maintain in heathy action the whole machinery of life. Mild, searching and effectual, they are especially adapted to the needs of the digestive apparatus, derangements of which they prevent and cure, if timely taken. They are the best ?nd safest physic to employ for children and weakened constitutions, where a mild but effectual cathartic U required. Por Sale by all [teal era May ? 17 Jleflw MEDICAIi CARD. TT% -- "!%/ " -Br-r w -w ? a. XT.m TT ?_> Ji ANMOUNCKS to (lie people of Union that lie in prepared to practice Medicine in all of Its I ranches, and solicit* a share of their patronage. Owes in (he old Post Office, in rear of Spear |t Col ton's store. Calls daring either day or night promptly attended to. April 29 . 15 Rm_ Notice to Trespassers. ( m 1E undersigned hereby give notioe that all \0T J_ persons found bunting gams, riding on horsebaotc, drlring, sny rehiole or walking through their preialees, will be prosecuted to the utmost extend of the law. IVe mean whet we say. Saktoc, April 22,1881. MRS. If. C. ORAIIAMv MISS J. W. 0 RAM AM. April 29 16 4t ' v ? ?vi JlUf7 OilHIIVS* JUST roeeivtd, the moat popular, becauio ihe bait Tooth and Faoo powders, Cologne*, Toilet Soaps, Ac.. Ao. J. W. POSRY A DRO. April *> 16 If t * ' ? * * Rice & McLure, FROM RECENT PURCHASES IN NEW YORK. are nrsrr.a vino an immense stock ?OF? New Goods ?OF? ALL KINDS, WH1CII THEY ARE OFFERING ?AT? AstoDisMng low Prices TO wmcu TIIEY INVITE THE ATTENTION Of P u r c h a s e r s. CALL AND SEE THE INDUCEMENTS WE ARE ENABLED TO OFFER. April 15 14 tf_ NEW SPRING GOODS ?AT? J.C.HDNTER & CO S. WK tnko pleasure in announcing to our Friends'in the Country that we have just returned from New York with a full and com plcto STOCK OF SPRING GOODS, IX ALL LINES, \nd cordially invite one and all to come and examine our Stock. OUR TRICES ARE As Low as the Lowest. AND OUll GOODS UiiHiirpnHHod in Quality. We would Call special attention of the Ladies, to our Stock of Dress Goods, Trimmings, Lappa Lace Scarfs, HAMBURG KDGEINGS and IXSERTIKGS Kid GIovcm, llihboiiH. Crushed Roses. dee., Ac. I All of which wo think are (lie handsomest ever brought to tho market. Our Stock iu all other Departments is full and we guaranteo LOWEST MARKET PRICES on everything. J. C. IIUXTER A CO. April 8 13 tf ( NEW STOCK OF DESIRABLE Spring t Slier Goods CONSISTING OF Dry Ooods and Notions, Ready Made Clothing and Hats, BOOTS I SHOES, HARDWARE AND GROCERIES' WOODEN WARE AND CROCKERY. rr RU NKS, SADDLES AND BRIDLES. ! Which we propose to sell at unusually low prices. Call and see us belore you purchase. GEE <fc HUMPHRIES. April 22 16 3m Improve Tour Understanding! a>: I JUST It E C E I VED, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MEN'S A iV* D LAD IE S 1 1 READY MADE NIIOEN, WHICH Will be sold at the very lowest prices Fob Cash. I am also prepared to make to order any cut or pattern of SHOE or BOOT that can bo found in this market for leto than.thesnme Shoe or Boot can be bought for. All work ineda in shop fully warranted. | Give me a call before buying elsewhere. J. P. NVLL1NAX. mu i .yon'e Potent heel stiflener* kept constantly on hand. Aoril 2*2 IK 4~ r ?? - V ??" I Parent*, Farmer*, Mechanic*. J^EDUCE your Shoe Dill one-half by buying Bay State Standard Screw Fastened HOOTS AND MHOES. We have exclusive eonirol of these celebrated goods in this market. J. T. HILL k CO. - ApHI 1 I2 Lf Spring Prints. 5 AAA YARDS 8pring Prints at 61 cents, ,UUU for sole by SPEARS k COTTON. March tft 10 tf HARK! THE THUNDERING AT FL THIS WEEK OVERSHADOW FOREKNOWN I The echo of the AMIGIITY ] now reechoing its wonderful r can buy as many goods for FIFT for a Dollar REMEMBER, THOSE GO Newest and ] That have been forced ii Come at once and get your s art CALL UPON THE LE ] Jan 21, 1881 STILL i GRAND SPK P. M. OC ALL THE LATEST NOVI Dross Goods, Calicos* Suitings, Gingham: Brocades, Nainsook: l'iqucs, Mulls, Cambrics, Colored 1 Parasols, JSitu She Silk TIoh, Corset* Silk llaiidkcr'fs, ltiicliii Ribbons, Hosier, Gloves, Buttons, WOULD call tho attention of the Ladies to for use, made of tho very best material. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOI FANS! JFL4LP The Largest and most Complete Assortment ho wise and keep cool. GROCERIES, IIARR The largest and most elegant Spring Stock called to, MY CLOTHING Where each and every one will find a First ( come within reach of all. SAMPLES SENT TO ALL and I Will ffive niv nnrannal n?l :o: GOLD MED I am also sole Agent for the Celebrated Gold Linen and Muslin. A Call is Solicited and I will Guar P. M April 29 BEAUTIFUL STYLES ?OF? SPRING MILLINERY JUST RECEIVED MRS. GRANTS. I WOULD respectfully inform the Ladies < 1 Union that I have just received a most coir plete assortment of Millinery of the Very Latest Styles, Consisting of Ladies and Children s Hats t ill qualities, Plumes, Flowers, Ribbons, an jvery other article of Trimmings, which I pro pose to sell nt the most uioderato prices. Ladies are invited to examine my stock an cat my prices. MRS. M. GRANT. April *29 10 tf c a r pTtT n g7~ WE aro now opening a desirable lot of Cat peling, which we offer on good terms t purchasers. ' J. T. HILL k CO. Maroli 18 10 I f Brown Sheeting. V n AND 4-4 Rrnwn HUitllnixi >1 KaiIa . A.. 4 O urea, for Sale by SPEARS & COLTON. March 18 10 If Hides Wanted. BRING iuyour Hide*. lO.OOOIbs. Wanled.Will pay highest price. J. If. RODGER. April 1 12 jf Fresh Candles. A New supply of all kinds of Candies al ih LiTI^E QRKKN FRONT STORK. April IS 14 If / < HARK!! * f CRASH IN PRICES! *m t' YI%N"S, S ANYTHING EVEll IIERETON THIS COUNTRY. 1 DOLLAR in the Auction rooms is csu^ts at FLYNN'S. To-day you Y CENTS as you can get elsewhere ODS ARE NO TRASH, BUT VLost Desirable, ito the AUCTION ROOMS. liarc of the bargains, before they 2 all ADER OF LOW PRICES. D. O. FLYNN. '2 Om V H E A Df -:o: [NG- DISPLAY AT? > RFVlSTft ^ ? 1 rV_> 9 ?:o: SLTIES OF THE SEASON! Lace Tics, Victoria Lawns, i, llishop Lawns, Or randies, jftwns, Swiss Mulls, ides and Umbrellas. i, EdKiiiKs. IKS, IiiscriiiiKs. y, Lace Fichus. -:o: Collars and Cuffs. an elegant Assortment of Skirts ami Gowns ready ES, HATS, TRUNKS, &c., &c. ?:o: ! ! IT\A.:V? ! ! ! in (lie town, must be sold regardless of prices; so -:o: iWARE, GLASSWARE, ever orougnt to Union, Particular attention is DEPARTMENT, ^lass Stock of Goods, and I have marked them to , PARTS OF THE COUNTY, >ention tp the tiding of all orders. AL SHIRTS! Medal Unlaundried Shirt, made of the very best anteo Satisfaction in all Departments. M. COHEN, [AIN STREET, UNION, S. C. 16 tf To Teachers. Til HUM will be an examination of teachers of all grades in July next. The notice is given now in order that there may be no surprise ; 1 that all may have time to prepare; that there may be no room for excuses. The examination will embrace History, Geography, Arithmetic, Knglish Grammar and Spelling. We will expect all who do not now have r,P?> ?<? - > v.niiivmvB, .iu uo prcpnreu oy Hint liiut, Is IKk? fiiot grkJoo. Wo icoito In l>nva if nona but first grade teacliers in tho County.? i- Every school needs such teachers, and all teachers can become such by proper application. We think that those who canuot master the branches of study above mentioned, sufficiently to take a first grade certificate, have mistaken their calling and should retire from the school room. Wo think that all teachers who arc confident of their proficiency, will consider it only a plensant duty to come before the Boaid for examination. D. A. TOWNSEN'D, ) Counly D. JOHNSON, \ Boaid of J. S. BAILEY. J Examiners. April 22 15 le3w. Notice of Final Discharge. NOTICE is hereby given that on the 16th day of May next, I will make my Final Return and apply to the Court of Probate for Finnl Dis_ charge as Administrator ? f the estate of Hamlet Jefferies. deceased. April 12th, 1881. JOHN R. JEFFERIES. n|iMl'>? It It i ^JJIeoched Sheeting. OURWoek of Bleached Sheetings is large and prices eery low, call and examine. - I SPEARS & COLTON. 1 Mare? 18 10 if To the Gentlemen. WK ore anxious that you should know , that we hnvo received a new lot of the , most delicious Cigars you ever smoked. Call at our Drug Store. J. W. POSEY at BRO. April 71) 14 if Rolersra & Mall, * HAVE IN STOCK AND ARE STILL RECEIVING CLOTHING I ALL NE W, m tl JUST from (lio sci&sors, nnil cut from the whole Cloth. g' HATS, I bi For every Man and Boy in the County. ni rt a r> n v ^ ? ? ? The best, most desirable, and in variety ^ enough to please every taste. Ii Mens' Under Wear, ii In Great Variety, and Enough for all. j The Reinforced Shirt, Made of Wansutta Muslin, and twcnty-ouc hun- " dred Linen, at ONE DOLLAIl. a Gents' Collars and Cuffs. Every Thing Sew and Nobby. t Gcuftt Ncek-iics an<l Scarfs. STOCK COMPLETE. Young man, you cannot succeed without one, Wnrianted to I ring success in all affairs ot the heart. Hose and Half Hose, , From the lowest to the highest. A look at them will satistyyou that the Stock contains all you mny desire. G T.j OVES, Geuts, and Ladies Kids, Lisle, Silk, and Lace. 1 Edgings and Insertings. The largest Stock and the most handsome patterns ever offered for sale in Union. That is what the ladies say. LACE^, In everything new and attractive and all kinds. WHITE GOODS, Cnnnot bo beaten in this or any other place. Ladies! Dress Goods. r.very tiling new anil tlie prettiest?Buttons. * Trimmings, Silks, Sat tins and brocades to match. Also fringes, something you have never had before. Trunks and Valices, All sizcB and qualities, MILLINERY, To the front. Has distahced any stock seen in the up-eountry, for variety of style, beauty and cheapness There is positivly nothing late or at- , tractive left out. GROCER I E S. Always en hand and all things in that nod | important brand) of .Merchandise. All the above goods enumerated and many more, sold at the lowest possible prices. We are selling as low as we can, and not as high. We are determined to uiako it to the interest of our people to buy from j ROBERSON & CRIMBALL, or make every one who does not buy from us feel that they looso money. We are going to keep nil that the people want . and sell as cheaply as the same article can be bought in any foreign market. WE TAKE A POSITIVE Pleasuro in Showing our Goods to all, and earnestly hope that no lady will feel that she is giving us the least trouble or annoyancc, by allowing us to take down every piece of goods in the house. A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL. ROBERSON & GRIMBALL. ? April 15 Id if 25 1 "* " ?' " ^ r"CO 2-53 3 H Zed S3 o a o O 4 rv H ' , i | H rQ Vgm g SO Ob ( ?Qggs d^S M^O^S^Su 1 M * ^Hl jznj ^ ^ p is, ~i & saaj'WP-( ^ W ^ *"* ^ OCOF^g ?. ? o ejg J w o^?ss=s?Sag's ffi ?-<l M?a^B 2<JM cxag ?oS Eh hPh Eb ^ h ^ 1 w & is s .2 w e< ^ s ? ?5 H n" g ??i p g gs*g w* O !^ * * Money Saved 1m Money Made. PURCHASE your Engines from us, nnd save ^ $100 on a 10 Horse ; $200 on a 20 Horse, and $300 on a 80 Horse-Power Engine. Send for our prices before purchasing Engines, Gins, Presses, Saw nnd Grisl Mills, Threshers, or any 1 kind of Mnohinery. AVe nre Msnufactnrers' J A sen Is. nnd criiarnnlen tniiafnpiinn in n and prioe. W Al.KKlt & LOUD, * No. 185 Meeting Street, West side, T Near Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. a April 8 18 8ms ? Horse Millinery. \ JUST received, a good lot of Saddles, Riding and Plow Bridles in largo variety, Double and Single Buggy Harness, Wagon Harness and Breeching, llorsc Covers and Blankets, Ac., Ac. C J. T. 111LL A CO. h. Hatch \8t IK tf 'ictfmoiit Seminary for YouiiR LlHlii'H. PiyDMOIST HOUSlil, SPAHTANBUKO, 8. C. A* HIGH-CLASS SCHOOL for Young Ladict. A_ recently opened nt Spartanburg, S. C.p au<i catcd in the favorite Piedmont House, on Main 'rcct, long known as one of the most cUariutng ummer Hotels in the "up-country." Its broad iazzns, spacious corridors and airy nppariicnts afford ample and excellent accoiumoda*- - > on for a large, first class Female College. The Piedmont will be found to be a I lunotiglily sod school and n refined Christian home. Our acliers arc competent, our methods excellent combining the latest improvements in the art F education) and our facilities for making our upils thoroughly conversant with the several ranches of Literature, Science, Mathematics ad Philology taught, First Class. Terms Per Session or Twenty Weeks : These will be found as low as at any school o ic same standard : OAiin, including fuel, furniture, lights, etc.$00 Tuition : a Collegiate Department (including Latin and French) $25 00 n Intermediate (Giving a sound English training) 20 00 n Primary ? 12 60 ontingent Fee (for each Department,).. 1 6l> Pupils received at any time and charged from ate of entrance. Dills for each session payable half in advance nd balance at end of first ten weeks. 8^? Semi for Circulars and references. Present Session ends June 17th ami the Aaunin Session Commences Sept. 12. J. IIENIIY 11 AGElt, A. NL Principal, Spartanburg, S. C., February 10th, 1881. Feb 11 6 3ms* SPRING OPENING ?AT? T. T. HILL & GO'S WE have just received a full and complete Stock of Dry Goods in all detriments. Print* from 5 ctiiLs np. fllenehed Shirting ami Sheeting. iross t?oo<ls, Silks, Snt ins, L ii CCS, Embroideries, WHICH WE OFFEll AT LOW PRICES. Kid Gloves, Lace Mitts, Ties, Scarfs and Bows. OUR STOCK OF JX 1)1 A LINUX. Victoria Lawn, Fronch Mull, Nainsook, Swiss, Lace Curtains, Cretonnes, i:ul everything pertaining to the White Goods lcpnrtmcnt is complete in all its details. Give is a cull before purchasing. J.T. 11ILLACO. April r 12_ tf_ THE SPARTAXB.UKU BOOK STORE. OUST RECEIVED A LARGE SUPPLY OF TEXT BOOKS, SLATES,'.INKS, and School Supplies Ciciicrully. Also Envelopes, Paper, Cliromos, Picture Frames. A large Assort men! of DAY BOOKS AND LEDGERS. Vnil everything usually found in a Book Store. FRAXKLIIT SQUARE, SEASIDE AND FUNK'S LIBRARY IX STOCK. A LOT OF CIIKAP CROQUET SETS. Fresh Literature arriving every week. Orers solicited and promptly attended to. A line of elegant Linen l'apcr and Envelopes -the stylish thing for corresponding. COFIELD, PETTY & CO, SPARTANBUBC, S. C. March 2<> 11 .1ms 1881, SPRING, 1881 J. T. Hill & Co., RESPECTFULLY announce to their Customers and the trade gcncra'ly that their assortment of CDDTVn ? Mr> ?oj. xvii/wjr iklMJ OUMMJlilt D Ju O T II I N G , IS CO MPL ET E nd will he kept so through the Season. Their tock is the largest in tcwn and comprises every raile of Goods, from the lowest to the highest,, eing adapted to the wants of everybody. April 1 12 tf 5rand Spring Opening? YE ARE NO IK IN POSSESSION OF OUIt SPRING GOODS, AND WILL APPRECIATE A (ALL FROM OUR NUMEROUS CUSTOMERS. Our PRICES aro LOW, and with an nltraeiivo TOCK, we flatter ourselves that wo can. lease any and all who cnll. SPEARS ft PfiT.Tnw Maroli IB K) if ~obicaoi! (join TO TI1E V W PUUG STOUK ?OF? J. W. POSEY & BRO., rpOR your. Drugs, Modicinaa Chemicals, Fin# P Toilet Soap, Fancy Tooth and Huh- Brushes, 'crfumery ami Fancy articles, Braces and Truaea, Field and (iardan 8eeda, Olnsa, Fully,, 'ninta, Oils, Varnishes and I)v? Si.iir- ? ,, - ?. nd Tobacco, Pine Wines and Liquoi**, for ipedi* si purposes. Hewing Machine oil especially., liysiaians prescript ions accural cly com pounded. lain Street, Opposite Union lloul, Union, S. C. Jan '2H 3 If Spring Clothing. MPRINO Clothing a lnrgr> Stock on hand, 5 SI'KAHS * COI.TONSMirch \a 10 ' \ ? s