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A Denial of the Charge that the Fruit en art ] Waiting (ha farmer?* Money. Metre. Editor* : As * good many m isettlements hate been recently made regarding the , agricultural departm ent of the South Carolina \ College, I ask permieeion to glte some idea of , m its scope and its work. Sineo 1882 there hare been the following r scientific chairs in the College : 1. Agriculture and Botany, under President. ] MoBride, whose work as a scientific ex peri- , mentalist has tUiMied attention in Europe as well as in America. 2. Geology, Physiology, Koo'ogy, etc., under Professor Woodrow, who has few equals as a scientist in the country. 8. Mathematics, pore and annliad. nndar Professor Sloan, a distinguished gradual* of West Point and a moat thorough instructor. 4. Chemistry, Mineralogy, eto., under Pro- 1 feasor liurney, a Ph. D. of Heidelberg, under 1 Bunsen, a student of Paris, under Wurts, and a fellow of John Hopkins. These gentlemen are competent to giro instruction of th>1 thorough kind, ( Uereafte^ M ||| ^ ugh ridge in agrionlture, ^^^^^^^and Engineer MoElroy, ?f th* United States ' Nary, who has equipped a school of practical mechanics, including lathe-work, planing, wood-work, iron-work, etc.) There are in the entire College Are four-year courses and as many two-year courses. In each of theso chemistry, botany, physios and Physiology hare been taught, while geology and astronomy also enter into the longer courses. In three long courses and three short courses the study of agriculture is compulsory for one year, while in the technicel agricultural course it is compulsory for two years, and agricultural chemistry for one more. In most of the Agricultural Colleges agriculture is taught one year; in the Mississippi College on* year and a third. The South Carolina College therefore is more complete in this respect than many others. Since the reorganisation of the College in 18S2 an average of forty-three students a year hare pursued th* year's course in agriculture. What does the study Of agriculture proper include T During the Arst year the following topics arc discussed ; Soils, organic and inorganic manures, grasses and clovers, meadows and pastures, crops, rotation of crops, weeds, noxious and innocuous, improvement of soils, farm implements and maohinery, farm roads and huildiogs, domestic animals, etc. Second year?the students having beon drilled in theoretical chemistry are put into the laboratory for work. Lectures are given en the chemical constituents of manures, theory of the action of manures and best methods of application, classification and improvement of soils, principles of breeding stook and feeding, laws of plant life and growth, analysis of soils, fertilisers, etc. The following are specimens of the kinds of practice problems that have been given out to the class from time to time : 1. "At the present cost per ton of dried blood, cotton seed meal, etable manure, nitrate of soda, etc., find which is cheapest in proportion to the amount of nitrogen supplied." '2. "Given the market value of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, etc., analyse fertiliser, and determine its market priee per ton." I ,1. Two ycaro ago, when Furman's formula was published, the class was required to calculate the market value of a ton of his compost. 1 4. A company having offered to exchange | 1,000 pounds of cotton seed meal for one ton of seed, tho class made a comparison of values and found that the offer was advantageous. 0. Another published offer was to give 3 tons ./ .J l.L. 1 a ? ? ?? * * uj wiu jimiBjMini e, ^ iona oi couon seeu meai 1 and 1 too of kaioit for 12 tons of cotton seed, i Calculation showed that under the first table of j values used in South Carolina the offer was not advantageous, bnt that under the table now ruling in this Stat* the farmer would gain by the exchange. 6. "In what proportions must cotton seed { meal, pea vines and oats straw be fed together to a fattening ox to seenr* most economical ' results ?" The full course of chemistry lasts four years, and includes quantitative analysis of soils, fertilizers, eto. A student has slapped from the < laboratory right into a good position in the of- 1 flee of a leading chemist in Chariest**. Others have made analyses for fevtufcer cosapaalse and received pax ' r them. This is an evldence of good work. Botany is much neglected in the South, but iu the College it is made practical. During the latter part of the course, the student is required to analyze and name unknown plants and weeds. Some students have made several hundred analyses each, and ar* good practical botanists. The analysis of seeds is also required. So many seeds ar* adulterated nowadays that it is very important to test the purity of the sample in order to know how much to plant to the acre. But 1 cannot elaborat* further. Besides class room work, President MeUryde has conducted on an average one hundred and fifty experiments a year in cotton, grains, grasses, &c. Much material has been accumulated, but in order to secure accuraoy, be has preferred to wait for the results of thres years continued experiments in duplicate, changing the plots each year to get rid of any effect from difference in soil, &o. In cotton, for instance, every plot is measured mathematically?two plots are given to 1 each kind of seed. The number of plants are counted, allowance is made for missing hills, the average is then coirected and compared for several years, and the general average ie thus secured. I will merely mention that a three year's serics of experiments in cotton shows that one well-known brand has uniformly showed a superior yield of lint, averaging about forty pounds of lint for every fifteen hundred pounds of seed. On a crop of six hundred thousand bales in this titate this would moke a gain of forty-eight thousand bsles over the yield of other seed, which, at nine cent*, would give an increased value of two million dollars a year to the cotton product of the Htate. The above is some of the work President 1 lf.n i- i i -i-t -??? - mgiir/uv una uren uuiug, miinougn noi a Cent has been given to him for experimentation. He haft to eke out ? small sura by reducing other i expenses, lie has been making bricks and supplying his own straw. Last year, despite the drought, the farm averaged nearly a bale to the acre. i The Legislature, last year, refused to give , $2,000 to equip the experimental farm. Give 1'reaident Mcbryde a few thousand dollars and ' he will accomplish results that will attract 4 widespread attention, and greatly improve < farming. , Home of the most captious critics of the ag- . ricultural department of the College are those who have persistently neglected or refused to J accept invitations to inspect its work. i When the farmers' convention met in Columbia ] in April tbe president of the College extended , an invitation to the members to visit the institution and farm and see the work. Tbe plats 1 were all labeled. Tereone were on hand to I answer all questions. Yet, ao far as I can j learn, do one who Denounced mc i/Oiisge loot the trouble to walk half a mil* to satisfy himself that bis charge was just. ' I say It not iu a spirit of boasting, hut as I merely a fact, that I know of no opponent of the College who speaks from personal observe- ^ tion, nor do I know any one whs, baring made an examination, has failed to mention it in y terms of commendation. In a few weeks the College will be open. I * know that President Meltryde will be most ? happy to welcome every visitor from Unioa, ? and more especially a committee of inspection, c appointed by the Farmers' Association of Union County. 0 I hope such a committee will come and see whether the trustees have sensed the "farm- f era' " money as to defeat its objects. Ceitaialy ?l oandid and just men will not censure without knowledge. Very truly, p R. Muns Davis. d Sfa 'SBetMp ?nion Sinus. It. M. STOKES, - - Editor. E. F. McKISSICK, - Local Editor. UNION, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1880. subscription?as oo per annum. Detten MarketBut little cotton hae been offered in this market, as yet, as it is opening eery slow. Only sbont 80 bales new crop hare been sold this week, at following quotations : Middling 81? Low Middling .....8)@) Strict Low Middling ........ 8j@ B?%_ Enoonrage home enterprise and your home people and get your Job Printing done ti the Union Tmss office. tSf M*?--W. A; LtAUsay, of Joneerille, died Nit Friday, after a long and painftil illness "rem a combined attack of Bright*s disease and iropey. 19" A slight shook was felt here at 2 o'clock Wednesday, and immedistely after the thermometer commenced to fhll from 82? till it reached 70?. b&? An incendiary fire occurred at Rock Hill last Friday night, destroying the livery and aal^table of M. J. Ratterec, three fine horses and a quantity of feed. Loss, $2,800,- insurance $1,800. mHtf Don't forget that W. D. Bewley has moved into the handsome RKD FRONT store, in the beautiful now block, where he has the finest stock ef Hardware at the lowest prices. Bewley is a splendid man and full of business tact. Try him. e* The only Printing office in Union is in the Union Timrs office, where Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes, Cards, &c., are printed as cheap and as handsomely as at any office in the State. You can't work to much purpose unless you are well, but you can build up your health and strength with Parker's Tonic, and work will then become easy. It sets the lungs, liver and kidneys in working order. Coughs nnd colds vanish before it. Take it in time. gtag~ Our efficient County Treasurer, Colonel Jos. F. Qist, has received necessary books from the Comptroller, and will open them for the collection of Taxes at his office in Union, on the 15th to the 31st of this month. After that he will visit the different sections of the County, according to his advertisement. The last day for paying taxes is December loth. giving the tax payers two months. ??? - t?%?. Every job of Printing dono outside of the Union Times office, for citiiens of Union, is so much money snot out of the County, to sup. port men who do nothing to benefit this County. # . Wfk- Court will convene next Monday. The tensions docket has but few cases that will consume much of the Court's time, but there are a number of long and important cases on the Common Pleas dock ets. If our friend Wilson, of the l'rttt and Banner, will excuse us, wa invite all who attend Court to oall on us, and those in arrears will confer a ^rcat favor if they will help us all they can. A shocking murder was committed in inderson connty, last Saturday, by a brutal iircarded husband, named Jasper Davis, upon his wife, in the presence of her small children. In consequence of the most brutal treatment and ncgleot of his family, Mrs. Davis left him, and because of his threatening to kill her, epent the night with her brother. On lier way home early that morning, Davis waylaid and shot her in the road. Mr. W. L. Culp, of Charleston, is visiting his mother, Mrs. B. D. Culp, and com. bining important bnsiness with pleasure. Mr. Culp was in Charleston the night of the great earthquake, and tells of many thrilling incidents which occurred on that terrible night. He says the accounts given in the newspapers, of the frightful scenes and disasters, and the consequent demoralisation and distress result. iog uiereirotn, aoes not leu more mau natr or the horrore of that dreadful visitation. A nice lot of Ladies' Walking Jaekets, Short Wraps and New Markets, at GRAHAM & SPARK'd. &_ We call the attention of the voters of Goudeysville and Draytonvitlc Townships, of this count j, to the Election Notioeof the County Chairman, announcing the Primary Election for Congressman of the 5th Congressional District, of which those Townships form a part; the election to be held next Tuesday, the 6th. As the voters of Union never desert a faithful and true Representative, without just cause, the voters of Goudeysville and Draytonville Townships will go solid for J. J. Hemphill, who has proved himself to be an able Representative, worthy their confidence and support. SA_ While our people are excited to demand "retrenchment and reform" in the State government, we would invite them to investigate somo of the County expenses?and particularly in the matter of constable's costs. It is not un" nrnmnn #/* finil Kill nf fvAm 4iA #a CfJl jonstables costs for & month, presented to the Jounty Commissioners. While we hear a great leal about the expenses of settling up estates, we should not forget that it hat cost the county ^60 for trying a negro for stealing a hoc worth M 60 , and we hear of one oase, not long ago, n whieh a constable had subpoenas placed in bis hands for three or four witnesses living within half a mile of eaoh-otber, but the conitable charged full mileage, from the Trial Justoe's office, for each witness. That may be food law, but its practice is very expensive to he people. The amount paid last year, in Jnion County, for constable servioes, was ever 1700. i New Faster. The Presbyterian congregation of this town >ave called as their Paster, Rev. J. W. Caldrell, of Charleston. Mr. Caldwell is a young nan of superior mental abilities, and comes tmong us highly commended for purity of haraoter and great seal in the paramount cause f pure religion. At present he is a lioentrite, ?t the Presbytery has appointed an early day ?r his ordination, and he will be regularly intailed as Pastor of this church as soon as oesible afterward. He will enter upon his utiee next Sunday. ** % a I vA few ways ifo * ftrlend remarked to aa that ha thought wa "were somewhat partial in oar notions of now firms, and mentioned an Inetanoe that caused him to think so, saying at the same time that other persons thought as he did about the matter. We hare always tried to deal just and fhir with our patrons, and think we hare done more frt* mdv?Hmng than any other country paper in the State ; but, like other mortals, we are not infallible, and may, occasionally, fail in our duty. The oolumns of our paper, when oalled on for the benefit of other individuals, are, like the goods in a merchant's store, for sale?not by the yard, pound or riece, its true, but at so much per square. It is from that source alone that our profits coma. me subscription list does not pay U?? of pub!!cx;ic><. IT a notion in our oolumns is worth anything to a merchant or any other businees man, it is worth the smali amount we charge for it. What wonld a merchant think of as if we should ask him to y??? us a yard of oalieo, or a paper of pins, or a box of matches ? He would most assuredly tell us, and properly, too, "I hare those articles for taU, not to give atcay." But we are often told, by those who know or think nothing about our business, "it eosti you nothing, it helps to fill up your columns." It oosts us nothing eh 1 You might, with ua good grsoo, tell the merchant that, as he has the goods in his store and the clerks to hand them out, it would cost him nothing if he gave a small portion of them away. Every sheet of paper we use costs us money, we pay our printers to sot the type and print the paper, we have to pay rent, taxes, &c., like every other business man, besides, it costs us n little labor to write such notices ; and it does seem a little unreasonable for a man who has such a low estimate of advertising that be will not pay for advertising his business, to eomplain of us for not giving him a flaming notice, free. We think it would be very unjust to those who do advertise liberally, if we volunteered our services in the paper to invite business to those who do not patronise us. ? w The First Whistle. Last Friday the first whistle of the engine of the Union Furniture Factory sent forth its shrill announcement that this new enterprise would soon have its whirring machinery in operation and enter its claim as the pioneer enterprise of Union's future thrift and industry. This establishment is in the hands of industrious and competent mechanics, possessing all the elements to insure its sucoess. When in full operation it wilt employ twenty good mechanics and a number of laborers, besides opening a market for the sale of inuch of the valuable timber now being sold for firewood or considered almost useless in this County. The whole machinery of the Factory is on its way, and it is expected that it will be In full blast by the middle of this month. In the mean time, let all who want good, substantial Furniture, place their orders with either T. E. Bailey, Jas. Qrant or J. E. A. Uciss, the proprietors. About Town. Mr. F. H. Counts has been re-elected Cotton J weigher this town. The Town Council is d^ing a good world In fatting a thick coat of gra|*t *>n th* of Main Street, whioh will iasora good wa^B in all kinds of weather. We commence this week our regular report of the ootton market. 1 Mr. lteuben T. Gee has moved his stools of goods into Mrs. llriggs' elegant new store, just below Foster & Wilkins'. Mr. 11. W. Harris is painting the front of his store, next to Farr & Thomson's, in rainbow colors, and it looks conspicuous, if not elegant. Mr. D. C. Flynn has moved into bis elegant store and will have his flag flying in a day or two. Psrsonal Mention. Our esteemed youog friend Ilerndon Moore, of Spartanburg, has been spending a few days with his relatives here. We are pleased to see Mr. Dudley Jones, the active and liberal Cotton buyer of last season, has returned and taken his old quarters at Foster & Wilkins' store. Dudley is a first-class man and pays all the market will allow for ootton. We are truly pleated to meet again our friend Mr. L. N. Rodger, almost as good as new, from the celebrated Hot Bprings, of Arkansas. Our young friend B. P. Townsend, has returned to the Greenville Military institute. Father Monnaghan, of Greenville, visited the little flock of Catholics in this town last Tuesday, and held the sacred services of Mass. ? J. W. & J. R. TOLLESON hare one of the finest lines of Ladies Wraps in the State. A Circulating Library. We hod a pleasant call from Mrs. Morgan, agent of the Franklin Square Circulating Library, of Louisville, Ky., who proposes to establish a circulating library in Union. Mrs. Morgan comes highly endorsed by gentlemen of the highest character in this State, with whom we are well acquainted, and we confidently commend her and the object of her visit to the people of Union and vicinity. Libraries upon the proposed plan have been established in nearly every town and oity in the United States, and have beoome very popular and beneficial. Mrs. Morgan is at the Union Hotel, but will, if possible, call upon every family in town and fully explain the plan of organising the library. ?? Would IIavk it ir it Cost f60.?My daughter has been snfferiog for many years with that dreaded affliction known as female disease, which has cost me many dollars, and notwithstanding I had the best medical attendance, did not find relief. 1 have used many other kinds of raedioines without any effect. 1 had just about given her up?was out of heart, but happened in the store of W. W. Kekler several weeks sinoe, and he, knowing of my daughter's affliotion, persuaded me to buy a bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator. She began to improve at once, and 1 was so delighted with its effects that 1 bought several more hotilos. The price seemed to be very high at first, but now I think it the cheapest preparation on the globe; and knowing what I do about it, if to-day ope of my family was fluttering, 1 would hare it if it eoet $60 a bottle, for it has cured my daughter sound and well, and myself and wife do most heartily recommend llradfield's Female Regulator to be jurt what it is represented to be. Respectfully, II. 1). Fratiikrhton, Kpringfleld, Tenn. fiend for onr book containing information for women. It will be mailed free to applicants. ItRADriBLo Kkovlator Co., Atlanta, Oa. July 2, 1886. I till lhiUi|. We ere now reoeiviag the net ami follow lags of the greet eerthqaeke ehoek ef August tl. Almost daily we feel slight disturbenoce In the eertb, end occasionally these disturbances ate felt so very sensibly tket nervous persons become alarmed, apprehending a recurrence of the August shock. From the pest history of violent earthquakes as well as from the published scientific investigations ef the resent one, we may saftly say there is no canes for alarm, Similar tremors to those we are now feeling have always followed great shoeks, and we must expect te feel them for some time yet. They forebode no danger, bat as seem as the earth settles into position again, all will be an quiet as before the terrible shaking of Augnsl 81. Monday evening, at 6 o'eloek, and again at 10 o'clock that night, two shoeks were distinctly felt here, and sinoe then ws have felt, almost continually slight tremors of the earth. The same shocks were felt at the following places, and reported to the Ntwt and Canritr: Charleston, S. C., September 27.?A slight earthquake shock was felt here at two minutes past 5 o'clock this afternoon, aocompasted by a loud rumbling sound. The same shook was felt at Savannah, On., Summerville, Orangeburg, Camden, GraniteviHe, Hopkins, Kingville and Ten Mils HilL Augusta, September 27.?There was a distinct shock of earthquake at 6 o'eloek this afternoon. Wateree, September 27.?Ws experienced a slight shook here at 4.56 p. m. to-day. Knightsville, September 27.?Several mild shocks were felt hers last night. Ns damage and no alarm. Wilmington, N. C., September 27.?A special In lh? Slar ranoHa l*n Mrlhnntk* atinalra at Smith* ille, one at 11.80 last night, and one at 4.60 thia morning. There waa no damage dene. Religious Bsvival. A aeries of very inh resting and profitable meetings are now being held in the Methodist ohurcli, the. influence of whieh is happily spreading throughout the town, while many from the surrounding oountry are crowding the aisles. Under the able and persistent labors of that pure and good man, Rev. J. M. Carlisle, these meetings were inaugurated, and assisted by Presiding elder, Jones, Revs. J. A. Clifton, of Spartanburg, J. M. Friday and other able Ministers, there appears to be a general awakening among the people, and numbers nightly crowd the Mourners' seats, asking for the prayers of God's people in their behalf. It has been many years since Union experienced such a religious revival as is now in progress in the Methodist Church. May God be with it to bless it. Get your Bill-heads, Letter-heads, Envelopes, Monthly Statements, and all other Job Printing done at the Union Timks Office. The Reunion of Co. H., 18th Reg., 8. C. . Mr. EniToa: It waa the happy lot of your correspondent to be present at the reunion above named, held at Mount Tabor, September 11, 188(3. The day was favorable, and the attendance immense, not lees than sight hundred or a thousand persons being present to partake of the rich feast of fat things, both physical and intellectual. The survivors of Co. 11. number over thirty noble monuments of strong arms and stout hearts that stemmed the bloody current of the war, with their noble leader. Cap*. F. M. [Farr, at their head. Long may this little band oY heroes live lo meet Again in happy reunions in the future ! The York band of musie vu in attendance and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Five speeches were delivered during the day ?three in the forenoon and two in the afternoon. The first speaker was the old war horse, Col. I. O. McKieaick, who did credit to himself and to the occasion of the meeting. He was followsd by David Johnson, Jr., Esq., who delivered a thrilling and patriotic address, well suited to the 'times that tried men's souls,' and to the seaeon of peaoe that now reigns triumphant over our beloved country. The next speaker was Hon. William hlunro, who, notwithstanding he had just emerged, as he stated, firom a second campaign, hard though bloodless, placed himself by a unique and ohaste speech in a plausible position before his audienoe. Next in order, dinner was anaeaaeed, aad sure a finer, a better stored table has rarely, if ever, been seen in oar county, and never surpassed. The articles of food were all prepared in the best and most savory style, as all who partook will bear testimony. The behavior of the vast assemblage was truly commendable la a high degree. Not a wave of disorder rallied the day long to be remembered by all in ataadance. Dinner being dispatched, the band again disooursed sweet music and the audienoe again assembled at the accustomed plaoefor speaking, and Sohool Commissioner W. M. Footer was introduced, and delivered a brief addreee, la which he clearly developed, as usual, bis oar tiality (o the fair daughters ef Union who graced the occasion with s grand array of kind hearts, fair faces and gracious smiles. Judge J. M. Gee was next introduced, and did credit to himself and the subject disoassed, as ho is accustomed to do on such occasions. The people of the vicinity of Mount Tahor do not do things by halves ; men and boys, mothers and daughters, all rally to the rescue when their servioes are demanded, and thus suoosoe is written upon their banner. May ws all live to see more of their handywork, and partake again of their kind hospitality. * A rosTMAiTsn's Htatsmsmt.?About three vears a so there came unon me a feelinw Afnn. rat debility, accompanied with low of appetite and energy. Eventually rheumatism attacked me in my ehouldera and arroe, which ao disabled me that I ooohl not drei* myeelf. Finally I bad to give up my school 1 was then engaged in teaching. The physicians Hied various prescriptions, but failed to bring me relief. la fact, some of tbem seemed to be at a loos to make a diagnosis of my ease. The disease finally settled in my right hip and lea, and produced lumps under the skinaad swelling of the limb, especially at the ankle, that I eeuld net rest at nigbt or walk except with a crutch. Previously I had been a man of fine physique and strong constitution. Various remedies were tried bnt no permanent relief followed, and they were abandoned. Seeing a certificate of a case similar to mine that had been cared hy Swift's Specific, I ooncluded to trv it. I commenced to improve on the first bottle. Have taken twelve bottles ef the large and email, and am glad to say that I have been entirely relieved, and have had no symptom of the dissaee for mors than twelve months. I recommend Swift's Specific to all my Mends. R- L. Lewis, Postmaster. Central, 8. C. Jane 10, 1H86. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. The Swift 8peeific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, (la. July 2, 1886. jtwiii mm w>i fcft jo, mp? ^ Editor Vinx Turn.--Thinking that or ft# items from IM Lm? Star State? night tab W interest to I ho rwdm of jomt paper I haMwith eoad o taw. Wo ooa row toll pretty well what the crop will bo thio year. It will bo abort, to my tho boot of it. Wo hod mooh to contend with ia thio eaoiion of ttao Stoto. Although j heta woro woB psipaasd tad ttaroortj eoadV r tlooo wory throroblo, dry woothor in April nod Moy canoed oottoa wood to Do in tho ground I or til Juno, whoa gram and oottoa ooom up to- j gothor, aoooooitoting naoh hard work to got tho During Jooo aod tho flrat half of July tho 00*0- * ooa woro thrombin, and cult iration kept paoe with it. Tho plaat grow aiooly bad woo Ant itlag atUtataffly. Tho pwoopeot for a tog " , largo yield woo thea tottering, ladood; the mine atoppod about tho middle of Jaly, hot tho plant did not onflhr naoh until Aogoat lot. ' It then bogaa to aood rain, and it woo thea that ] dry, hot wiado not ia, biowlag at alght pott of tho lino, looting about throe wooko. Striking * it at thio critical otogo?tho main month far fruiting and dowolopnoat of tho plant?It oaoood S tho oatiro f top crop' to drop off. Bollo that * woro not fully matured at tho ooouneaecmcnt of , tho dry hot weather, are email, and, otraago no 1 it ng ana, tho rnat hao damaged a groat deal * of oottoa, oepoolally in tho aaady load. Boot j in Boath Carolina ia dry weather io a rare thing, I believe ; bat I am told that rnat alneet lava riably attacks the sandy land cotton every year. c The aora crop U short this season, alao, oom- 1 pared with last year, whan from 40 to 75 buahr 1 ala par aora wara harraatad. This year 20 io j 40 bushels par aora will ba tha extent of tha srop. Old corn ia a car car than it would hava boon, na doubt, owing to tha long aonUanad 1 drouth in tha western part of tha Stata. Any* ] way, tha scarcity of and tha damand for corn < bar-ad Tinoed tha priaa from 80 and 86 oenta in i tha Spring to GO and 70 cants at this time. Oats are scarcer this year than usual, owing to tha drouth in April and May. Prions range ' much higher than last year ; and I am of opinion that South Carolina farmers will hare to pay wall for tha Texas red i*ust-proof oats next j Spring. , Land is high in tha Stata. In central and northern Texas tha prioa of good farming land i ranges from 912.60 to $60 par acre. By good 1 farming land is meant improved black-waxy or 1 black-sandy land. Of course unimproved or { timbered land, away from tha railroad, can ba J bought from 97 to 910 and 91'A60 per acre; but there is not much of this sort of land in central and northern Texas. Farms af 200, 800 and 600 acres are out of tha reach of man of small means. A man who can buy a 100-acre farm here is well-to-do. 1 know of five farms adjoining, with 60 acres each, and farms af 16 and 20 acres are not an uncommon thing hare. To show you how high land is going, I will mention an iustanoe: On tha Oth September W. A. Sanderson sold B. ?. Maddox a farm of 101} acres, two miles from tha city af Fort Worth, in Tarrant oounty, for 97,600?in ronnd numbers, at 976 par acre. So many people from tha East and North-east, emigrate to the Stata, who cultivate this rich land and help to build cities and towns, that when thvy are built railroads go to them, passing through tho country ; hence lend enheoeee in nlut. Two railroads traversed this (Hunt) oounty let January, 1886; a third one la nearly completed from Dallas to Greenville, the oounty alto; a fourth la graded from Dallas, passing through Hunt to lleney Qrove, and a fifth la being surveyed, to go through Hunt, from 8hermaa to Mount Pleasant, Texas. J. 8. C. J. W. 4 J. R. TOLLESON, of Gaffnay City, have just received their Fall Milliaery.whieh la the finest and largest stock thoy have ever had. Miss Mollis Breaawa, of Baltimore, Md., an experienced MUliner, has charge ef this department, and will be pleased to have their customers call. 2t ? ? The Band ef Hope is requested to meet at th* T. W. C. T. U. room Oot. 1st, at 6 o'clock? the Summer Vacation being over. By order ef the President. Con. 8nc. Womam Co nan.?W. D. Hoyt k Co., Wholesale Druggists, ef Rome, On., say : We have bee* selling Dr. King's New Discovery, Klcetrie Bittern and Bueklen's Arnica Salve Ibr twe years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfhotlon. There have been seme wonderful cures sffected S these medieines in this city. Several eases pronounced Consumption have been entirely ouied by use of a fbw bottles ef Dr. King's New Discovery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by J. w. Posey. ' Rboulatoss ' in Wnimoiio.?Winnsbero, 8?y>wihir 27.?Three negro women of lll-fbme from Charlotte have been keeping ft disorderly koaoo horo for about wook, andlast night they were taken to ft grove Oft the outskirts of town and severely whipped by ft vigilanoe committee. 8ome aftj the 'regulators' wore oolored men, bat the general opinion ia that thejr wore colored women disguised in men's clothing. While the oommanity does net ftp prove of tus kind of tklng.it is generally oeneeded that they deserved the treatment they received. The women left the town on feet end boarded the freight trftin at White Oak, eight milee North of here, te-dfty. They say Wiansbero Is tee bet far them.?Ool. &*futrr. Boy Clothing from J. W. & J. E. T0LLK80N, Qftffnry City. 2t JBAKTM?|UA*K TBEVKI. Prof. Wiggles, the |mi Caaediaa MoUrolo|iit and Astrologer, bee predicted storms, ctoloaee, typhoons end earthquakes ; but tbot is no reason why wo should not < lire while wo lire.' 1 hero just rose!rod sosse fancy cream obsess, now crop citron and on mats, fresh crackers and a nice lino of poro spies, ground and whole. Call and examine ay stock, which consists of ororything for the support and eoafort of the 'inner man.' RespestMly, - LAURENS 0. YOUNG, Tns Pbaou or Ecnora BaoAKasmso.?Constantinople, September 27.?Turkey's agents abroad report that the peace of Europe is endangered by the present temper of the English and Austrian Cabinets against Russia. The Turkish War Department contemplate equipping and | drilHag sixty thousand Kurdish horsemen la the same manner that lasslaa Cassocks art equipped and drilled. ~a- I OnhATiT SnotTBD.?Not a few of the eltlaons of Union, bare recently baasms greatly ossi*od oror the astounding Casts, that oarers! of their friends who ham boon pssnsuacsl If their physieians as insurable and beyond all hope? suffering with that dreaded monster Canonmp- 1 ilea bnos been ssesslctrty suredlw Dr. King's j| Now Pisses sty fbr Ciaiumptlen, the only remedy that does peeUireiy euro all throat and lung diseases, Coughs, Colds Astbsm end BroioMtli Trial bottle free at I. W. Poesy's Drug Wore, largo bottles fl. ? ' - 1 pir GoTTiior?JiK^y. lyiiiwUtf, of fliniln. Ueutonant-CoTertor-iW? I* IfiaMla, of OroeaTilU. iwwtoy of SUt*VVT. of Kerahaw. CMBptioUar?W. |pt?lr, of M*b)r< Attorney-* icncr?V~Jp?.H. IOarK of Boater. Tiaoaiiiat Iwmi (niubbHil, ofBarn w*IL Adju Unt-Genoral.?M. L. Booham, Jr? of Abborlllo Supt of Educotlon?Jo*. H. Rico, of Abborlllo. FOR 00N0RK8B. Hon. W. If. Fany, of OrmaTllte, ooomty near. H?ate?Hoa. Wee. Monro. BayreaenUiiroa?L O.McKUaick, A-A. SamUt, J, F. *-?'txi'V"* 7nr.?.Tl >. Probata Jnfy Jaa. M. Got. Oi?If CfWana-AF. Piaglia, T. U TT?na. i. c. Sartor. P.L I g~l. U.. ? U TWmiiiii J. B. T. Scott. Auditor?Nat. B. Morgia. Ammdju.--a; iflaiplj aeeists nature Hi relieving Itself of u m natural condition ct the ijiUa. Worms die* mngc?Skrtaer's Indian Vemifag* kills cad Wth them from the ijttta, thus removing the ansa ef disease. ; r r i , . gH" ... Mo Honor Foa rai Hwaaen.?Athene, Oa., leptember 25?Somalia* ago Br. BcrtUag serried Mrs. Kem p, a rieh widow. The lad/ lied on Wednesday night. The reading of her Hit today created sensation, as it eat off her >echoed witheet n>eeni end distributed her sniff fortnee eemeg distant toietirei. It in wobable that the dsetor will make an effort to week the wilL Bow meny eM heeds/en see. Work, weir/, Us sacs, dissipation, these de it* Parkers lair Balsam slops felling heir and restores gioas ?d jouthfal color. Exceptionally eleaa, ele|ant, a perfect dreseiSg, noit gross/. PreTsats ' Bccklu's Aaaioa 8uva?The beat salve In Ihe world for cols, bruises, sores, uloara, salt rbcatn, ftever sores, tetter, ehapped hands. Iillblshi, Corns, and all skin eruptions, and positive!/ ceres piles, or no pa/ required. It s guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, er none/ refunded. Ptloe 25 cents per bos* for sale bj J. W. Pose/. jly. ly. OBITCABT. BECKNELL. Died, August 6th at Clifton, Spartanburg Co., Luke lfurpuy, infant son of C. W. and F. E. Beeknell, aged 1 /ear 11 sostki and 16 days. BECKNELL. Died; the 18th instant, at Clifton, Spartanburg Co., Charles Armond, in. (hat eon ef C. W. and F. E. Beoknell; age 7 months and 21 da/s. OITUATIOW WANTED. ? An fiptrlencid 9 TKACIIKU desires ? silastics In a school or private family. Best references riven. Address Mtss M. B. HA ILK, Edgefield C. H., 8. C. Sept 34 88 2t finnfsdsrstA PnstasrA Rtomns. WANTED.?Confederate Portage Stamps, any kind, at 76 cents par hundred. Also, old collection*. 248 KlagJMiort^ Char?<rt < C Sept 24 88 2t 10,000 Bushels of Bran just reoeired bj A. R. STOKES & CO. Lost, Strayed or Stolen. ALIGHT btj mare mule, either < rayed or was stelen from the plantation of hire. M. L. Gaga, on Voir Forest Crook, Monday, the 27th of September. The male has Utile gnu about the fooe and noae, and a gray spot of hair on her left shoulder, about ten rears of age. Any information which will lead to her reoorery will bo rewarded. JAMES MURPHY. Oct 1 . i t ?U It Election Notice. IN purtuanoo of directions of the Demooratio . Executive Committee, for the Fifth Congressional District, 8. C., there will be a Primary Election for Congressman, in Gewdeysrille and Praytonrille Townships, of Union County, on . 6th October, A. D. 1886. The following named persons are hereby appointed Managers ef said election, at prednets Dreytonrillo?W. D. Alexander, Thoo. Berries, John Barnhill. Timber KMgn?J. C. Crocker, L. C. Mabrey, WilkineriUe?Jas MeKown, A. Frank Smith, T. II. Iitti^ohn. Stmtt'i-Ju. L. Wilkir, John B. Foster, Thoe. Comer. Qlandyburg Mill*?John W. Eloon, Cku, Si mo, T. J.Orr. llonofom will report results to Count/ Chairmen on or before 7th Oetober, A. 1). 1886. Raloo will bo the same as In Count y Democratio Primary K1 cotton in A. D. 1886. 8. 8. VAREAR, Count/ Chairman. B. F. Abtbob, Secretary. Oct 1 ' 89 It. The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF UNION. By JAMES Bf GEE, Eiq!, Probate Judge. TTT HRKKA8, J Franklin Bailey has made suit YT to me to grant him letters of Administration on the Estate of and effects of Syieia K. Murphy, dsosassd. These are, therefore, te cite sad admonish aU and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Sylriu K. Murphy, deceased, that they bo and appear before mo, ia the Court of Probate, to ho hold nt Union C. H.t South Caroline,on tho 11th day of Oetohor nest, after publication hereof, at 11 e'oleek In tho forenoon, to ohow cease, if any they barn, why tho eaid Administration shoe Id not bo granted. Qlron under my hand, this 28d day of September, Isso Domini, 1880. JAMBS M. GBB, Judcv Probata. Psshltaku.1 rasa item Oil ft. Jam a# ? %U lM ? ? w?J VI UVVIVUIUVr. lOOU. in the WNk1f Union Times. Sepi 24 - m *. Seed Oats! Seed Oats !! JU8T recdved ft Mr lend of Rod Rust Proof Seed Oftts. Atoo lot ef WRITS WINTER BOD OATS, for eood. Wo ooll yowr ofooiftl attention to theee white oft to, no ihojr in boiler Adopted to tbio climate. Mending the oold weeiber better tban the red Ml, and they always grow toll enough on poor land to eot with o cntdle. Thooo To need of oeed eot* will And U to their It or eot to eali oa no osrly no the/ ere very ooftfoo end will bo higher. 8ABTOR ft ARTHUR. "On the Corner." Sept. 17, ST lmo. Te Bit Lease erM. WACRM or LAND?46 Is nIUtkIm. 90 MWfM laMi, wkloh will Mk? 90.000 Ibo. ?oo4 oottos ; 4 **oo bruok boitoM. wUoh will mkt 8ft boofcolo Mrs to tko sort; 2 mw woll sot Is fW oforor. TWro sro -wtso mMm m Mm ptsoo tkkh ftOiJkA wMHy IWilVrf*>?vV pV? MWsNj WTWom^JM. uav tow*, ss!a wkUa Mi ^'sHW who of tkoMslo For IWrtkor psrtfosko* syyly to J. Asdrrsos Brows, j Soft 10 84 4t