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A Prohibition Editor Shot.?Jackson, Miss., May 6.- A desperate pistol fight took place last evening between Ool. Jones Hamilton, Slate Senator from this county for the past four years, and ono of tho lessees of the penitentiary, and 11. 1>. Oanibrell, editor of the Sword and Shield, tho Stale Prohibition organ. About a year ago yauug Gombreil, who is the son of a prominent liaptist minister residing here and the editor of the Stute ltaptist organ, began the publication of tho Sicord and Shield and has ever Rinre. in verv tlrnm !???" " , "b made war on Governor Lowery nnd the State Administration, nnd Congressman Catchings for his oclicn in penitentiary mntters when ho was nttorney general of tho State, and has been especially bitter on Col. Hamilton, criticising in unn ensured terms his action in the State Suinte nnd as lessee of tho penitentiary. On April 21 there appeared in tho Clarion a call signed over a mom dt plume urging that Col. Hamilton slnnd for re-election. Two days later Gambvell's paper came out with an article saying, in sulstance, that the people did not want a man to represent them in the Sennte who disregarded the interests of the people, and whose sole purpose in the Sennte was to look after bis own corrupt jobs. It charged that, as lessee of the penitentiary, he wns seeking to defraud the Stato out of $80,000 through a loophole in his bond, and wound up by saying that the man elected must also have a high personal character. Since the publication of this article trouble has been anticipated, and it carao last night. Gambrell was walking up tho street, and just as he wns crossing tho iron bridgo spanning Capital street Col. Hamilton's carriago overtook him and shooting began. It is claimed Ly Hamilton's friends that. Gambrell fired tho first shot, and that Col. Hamilton then jumped out of tho carringe and the duel with pistols began on the bridge. This theory is denied by Gambrcll's friends, who claim that Gambrell wns overtaken and tho assault made on him, and that more persons than Ham ltonshot. Gambrell was found in a pool of blood, gasping, and soon expired. He was shot through Ibe knee ana inrcugn tne body, llie latter'ball entering just below the uavel end going clear through him, frncturiug the backbone and lodging just under the skin of his back. The third shot went in an inch below the left car, and ranged upward, but did not reach the brain. His face waa a'so frightfully disfigured having bcon beaten and gashed bj being atruck with a heavy pistol. Cel. Hamilton was the only person found on the bridge when the officers arrived. He was also frightfully wounded. 11 is loft arm was shattered at the elbow. He was also shot in the stomach. This ball has not heen probed for, and the doctors are in doubt as to its course. He is resting easy, but has a little fever this evening, and the result with him cannot be foretold. ???o? roiiONixo a Pastob.?Louisville, Ky., May, 8.?A glass of lemonade which had been placed on the pulpit of the Holiness Hand Church, in a suburbs of this city, nearly caused the death of its pastor, Rev. J.W. Maxwell. Last Friday night he was conducting services and becamo ill after drinking the lemonade. He is a physician, and suspecting poison hurried to a drug store and took an cmctic. He wns taken home in a ooupo and placed in bed unconscious. He became very ill, but is now able to bo up, and says he has a due to the poisoner. Dr. Maxwell says this is the fourth tiino his life has been attempted in this way, and that he expects to die in the pulpit. He says the lemonade contained arsenic and that ho has put the matter in the handu of detectives. His P church is a peculiar ono, the members having all sorts of beliefs, but is generally known as The Holiness Hand.' fc. * I A Tlia <lntl/vK fan ?9 a m<1 ?aa/l vmaw !"?< 1 *U? UUUgil VVI VI U lull IVUU UIUU llikO IrlfU , beau^. Tlio other evening one, whom we shell call John, dropped in to see her. lie demanded an answer to his suit. 'If you like me better than you do Charlie,' said he, 'tell me so, and I will be tho happiest man in the world. If not toll mo so, and I will go off and die. 'Beg your pardon,' she replieJ, 'but under the interstate Commorco law I am not allowed to exerciso any discrimination.' 'Very well, 1 will seo Charlie,' said he, 'and fix the matter up with him.' 'You can't,' she answered ; 'pooling is also forbidden.' Then he cried that she could not stand tho water com* petition and transported hira with a buss. Assignment.?Chicago, May 10.?Shciman Marsh & Co., manufacturers, of this city, as; signed this afternoon to N. 1). Judah. Liabilij ties $448,000 ; assets $250,000. In na interview with a Journal reporter, Mr. Marsh, of the firm of Sherman, Marsh & Co. attributed his failure to the interstate coinniorce law. A second failure in the barb wire business has just been announced. The firm is that of Schnabel & Co. Their liabilities will reach $003,000, and their assets arc about $175,000, Lynchburg, Ya., May 10. M. T. Smith & Co., tobacconists, made an assignment to-dny for the benefit of their creditors. They executed a deed in favor of Peters & flood, who are their heaviest endorsers. The amount of their liabilities is unknown. DaviOsok. Collkoe.?Davidson College, N. C., May 8.?The semi-centennial commencement of Davidson College will be celebrated this year on the 11th 15th and 1 Oth of June.? All the alumni are expected to bo present. Davidson College was founded in 1837 under unfavorable auspices, but with the true spirit t W she struggled onward and upward until she now holds her own among the colleges of the land. Exraordinary efforts are being made to celebrate rightly this occasion. Special trains will bo run and reduction of fare made for all who desiro to attend. All are cordially invited.?Special to Register. iikayy HailStorm.?There was a heavy hail stem in this neighborhood on Tuesday. It began about a mile below the oity and extended a considerable distance down the C. & 0.11. K. and on both sides of it in this County and Anderson. : At some places it covered the ground to (he depth of an inch, and elderly men said it was the heaviest fall of the kind they had ever seen. Between Grove Station and Piedmont it was especially heavy. Cotton and corn where up was badly cut and torn, but it is hopeed no permanent harm is done.?Greenville Reics. 'S' A Phkkomknal IIail Storm.?Salem, May 1>.?A terrific Iinil storm pasted over here (art 1. i r 111 111 I undo W n Thai tin Irll in IntHKli O...I Hooded low places. Col. J. 11. Muldrow, Dr. ii Robi. Muldrow, Cap'. T. D. Johnson and sev4? oral tenants en Rev. W. J. McKay's place will ^3 liave to plant their cotton over. It was liier$ ally beat into the ground. Corn is torn upbad| ly but nay recover. Oats nrc beat down to the 1 ground. The hail la banked up in places a foot | deep ibis moaning. Cotton and corn alleys 1 had dlifts of ice several inches deep and a foot I wide until lhe-sun was up some time. It is a 1 sevious ret back to the faraccrs named. Forlu( nately tome of the neighbors bave cotton seed /AW to spare. It covered an arm a half mile wiJe, om4 1 do not know bow loDg. Have on'y heard ? VBk ?eia the placet named.?Itftvi and Courier. Fooling With Firearms.?A terrible tragedy took place this morning near Spring Station, on tho farm of Capt. James Blackburn, ex-Secretary of State, nnd brother of Scnntor J. C. S. Backburn. Miss Henrietta Blackburn, accompanied by her cousin, Henrietta Hempstead, a young Indy of 19 years, went out to shoot at a mark with a small ritio. They wero joined by Samuel Blackburn, a young man of 22, a brother of Miss Henrietta Blackbur!!. ahd a friendly contention was begun as to who should shoot first. The three engaged ia a playful struggle for the possession of the I rifle, nnd in this struggle tho weapon was discharge <1, the hall piercing the heart of Miss Henrietta Hempstead, killing her instantly. Col. W. Knrlc, formerly of Grecnrlle. has taken a remarkable position at tho bar of Washington, 1). C., nnd in the court reports of the Star his name appears in many of the most important cases, especially before the court of claims. Last week lie represented the State of Louisiana in an act on to recover from the government SCO,000 swamp laud indemnity and five per cent, funds, offset Against the direct tax duo. He was successful. He has also appeared prominently in the French spoliation claims, nnd concluded his argument in those coses last week. SrAitTAMiirnn's New Bank.?Last winter a charter was taken out for the Fidelity Loan and Trust Company. They have organized and are just beginning operations. The indications nro that they will do a largo business. With a regular banking business they combine the savings' bauk system, which will give our people the opportunity of laying up any spars change they may have. Lieutenant Flipper, the colored West Point graduate who was dismissed from the service, seems destined to become a milionnire. While employed in Mexico by a Chicneo syndicate, lie has discovered two of tho ' traditional mines'' in that, country. One is a gold and the other apilvcrmino, with inexhaustible supplies of metal. Lieutenant Flipper is returning to Chicago to claim his share, which will make him the wealthiest colored man on the continent. The question of using tho organ in the Methodist church at Sparta, On., was carried before the quarterly conference by appeal, but the presiding elder decided that he had no jurisdiction in tho matter, po that instrument will bo hereafter used in the regular church services. Tho wine dealers of Millcdgcvillc, Ga., have rolcnted and Friday night was tho last night that the wino bibbers were permitted to cut tho dust from their throats with tho ardent. The wine men havo done no business at nil since tho prohibition committee began their war against them. Wm. II. Vanderbilt used to return his personal property nt SI,OO0,000. Shortly after his death the same property was nssessed at $10,000,000. Tho executors offered to pay on $5,000,000 or move out of New York. A compromise of 58,000,000 has just been agreed upon. . Fiikf. Tuition.?The board of trustees of the South Carolina college has adopted n rule that no student shall bo admitted free without a certificate, signed Tiy himself and parents (if ho have any) to the effect that he is unable to pay the tuition fee prescribed by tho legislature, accompanied by a statement of opinion, signed cither by the board of county commissioners, clerk of Court or judgo of Probate of his county, that the declaration of poverty is true. At n meeting of the board of directors of the Columbia theological soraiuary held in Augusta on Wednesday, Dr. T. D. Wilherspoon, of Louisville, was elected to the chair of "Christian Apologetics and Natural Sciences." the chair formerly occupied by Dr. Woodrow, of evolution fame. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. IN nccordanec with the requirements of tho charter of the town of Union, notice is hereby given that an election will be held, on the 1st Tuesday, (7th) in June, 1887, for an Intcndant and four Wardens of the town, to serve the ensuing year. The following gentlemen arc appointod managers of said election : 1*. E. Fant, W. A. Smith and James II. Rodecr. I)y order of Council, S. A. E. Baku am, II. S. BEATY, Clerk. Intcndant. May 13 19 2t State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF UNION. By JAMES M. GEE, ESQ., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, M. 1). Eastera lias made suit to me to grant liim letters of Administration on the Estate of and effects of A. D. Easters, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all And singular the kindred and creditors of the said A. D. Eastcrs, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Union C. II., South Carolina, on the 30th day of May next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon to show cause, if any they hare, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 10th day of May Anno Domini, 1887. JAMES M. GEE, Judge Probate Published on the 13th day of May 1887, in the Weekly Union Timbs. May 13 19 2t POMONA HILL NURSERIES, Pomona, IV. O., Two and a half miles west of Greensboro, N. C. The main line of the 11. & 1). R. R. passes through the grounds nnd within 100 feet sf the otlice. Salem trains make regular stops twice daily each way. Those interested in Fruit end Fruitgrowing are cordially invited to inspect this the largest nursery in the State and one among the largest in the South, The proprietor has for many years visited the leading Nurseries North aud West, and corresponded with those of foreign countries, gathering every fruit that was calculated to suit the South, both native nnd foreign. The reputation of Pomona IIill Nurseries is such that many agents going out from Greensboro, representing other nurseries, try to leave the impression that they are representing these nurseries. Why do tbey do it ? Let the public Answer. I have ia stock growiog (and can show visitors the same) the largest and best stock of trees. 4c., over shown or seen in any two nuraories in North Carolina, consisting of apple, peach, pear, cherry, plum, grape, Japanese persimmon, Japanes plum, apricots, nectarine, llussian ft| ricot, mulberry, quinces. Small Traits : Strawberry, raspberry, eurranU, pecans, English walnuts, rhubarb, asparagws, evergreens, shade trees, roses, Jtc. Give your order to my authorised agent or order direct from the nursery. Correspondence solicted. Descriptive catalogues free to applicants. Address, J. VAN. LINDLEY, Pomona, Guilford County, N. C. Persons wishing any of the above named Nursery Goods will please leave -their orders with the Editor of the Union Times. May 0 18 6m REMOVED. ?THE? UNION MARBLE And GRANITE WORKS, HAS moved from Mr. AV.1 A. Nicholson's,old stand up in front of W. T. Graham's store LARGE STOCK ON HAND, which will be sold nt prices to suit tho times. If you have not got time to call at my office, let mo know, and I will nt once seodmy agent, Mr. J. Lkon IHti.br, to seo you, with a large lot of designs. GEORGE GEDDES- 1 Don't forget, the marble yard hos^tnoved up Town. April 1. 13.; If. THIS PAPER ?AND? -Soitaii ColtiTator ?and? piXIK p A1U\I 1:11 The Great Farm, Industrial and Stock Journal of the South. ONE YEAR FOR $3.00 Ssmple copies of The Southern Cultivator will be mailed FREE on apDlication to Jaiuea r Harrison & Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Oa. Dec* 10 49 1y. Mffi&Betier, PALMETTO CORNER. SPARTANBURG, S. C MANUFACTURERS and BOTTLERS ?OF? GINGER ALE, SODA WATER, {differentJiavor*) SARSAPAR1LLA, PEAR CIDER; ETC., BQA- SEND FOR PRICES. April 15. 15. 4t. House and Lot For Sale. THE Ileetorage house and lot opposite the Episcopal Church is offered for sale at a very reasonable price. The house has six rooms, and at very trifling cost for a few repairs, could be made as convenient and comfortable as any house in town. A WOOD WELL OF WATER. The lot is a large one, with a rich garden spot and an orchard of ohoioa fruit on it. The premises are in a pleasant neighborhood and at convenient distance from the business part of town. For price, terms, &c., apply to . J. K. YOUNG, or ? A. R. STOKES. April 8. 14 tf 1 . ANOTHER SUPPLY ?OF? Elegant, New Millinery, fit MRS. GRANT'S MY SUCCESS in my New Store, next door to the Furniture Factory Store, has far surpassed my most sanguine expectations. I am now opening the largest, and by far the handsomest, lot of IIATS ever on exhibition in tho up-country. My prices are so extremely low that 1 challenge competition with the cities in this and adjoining Slates. Call and see for yourself. MRS. JAS. GRANT. May ft 18 2m Last Gall* NECESSITY will compel me to place my notes and accounts in the hands of an officer for collection, ifnot paid at once. 1 would like to give longer time, but my bills and expenses hare to be paid as they come due, and I cannot afford to let acoounts run one and two years at the short profit which 1 am selling. Accounts must be closed at once. T. E. DAILEY. April 8 14 If REMOYAL OF MILLINERY STORE. HAYING moved my Stock of Millinery into the store next to Mr. Buehheit's, and received a full supply of Spring and Summer Goods, inoluding Pattern Hats, and Bonnets, my prices are so extremely low they can only be appreciated by the Ladies when they call and oxaminc them. MRS. JAMES GRANT. Ani-II<? ?y II ShingrlosT ~ A CAR load will bo sold cheap for cash, persons wanting them must apply at once. T. E. BAILEY. April 8 3 4 if Baby Carriages. A lilCC lot Just received very ohcap, at T. E. BAILEY'S, Nioholson's building. April 8 14 If Furniture for Sale Cheap. 1AM now offering my large stock of first class Furniture for sale at prices which cannot be duplicated in the State for the same class of goods. T. E. BAILEY. Aptil 8 14 tf ~ LUMBER AND SHINGLES. I WILL furnish a limited amount of Lumbe, and Shingles during this year, for CASH at reasonable prices. M. CHAPIN, Peak, S. C. Jan.14 2 If. Try TTc#" "t# *l home and make more monej V III | at work for us. than at anrlhlnw alaa in |f 1 J thU world. Capital not needed; you art started free. Hotli nexes-all ago*. Any one can do the work. Isirgo earning turc from first start. Costly outfit and tcrnia free. Reiser not delay. Cost you nothing to send us your ad dress and find out; If you are wine you will do ;?o ai once. II. Hali.ictt a Co., Portlaod, Maine. Dec. 3. tS |y. Lumber. I AM agent for W. W. Barren Lumber Milla whose facilities for furniahing all kinds o rough and dressed lumber la unsurpassed Call and get pr'.oea. T. E. BAILEY. April 8 14 tf Freftla Hniai, of Ilia finest Brands, jail receiTStl at A. K. STOKES & CO'S. GRAND Spring And I Wo havo just received and opened up publio that our Block is complete in all i DRE^ In our drcBfl poods department you wi! Nunsveiling, Buntings, Disponed and A plain and hgurcd. IBITI We would call special attention to out remombcr that WE STAND HEAT at our Parasols, they are beautiful. STTOF.S r.T HT V_/ JUU JL . Id Bhoes of coarse it is understood th country, at the VERY LOWEST 1 CLOTHING! : I OUR line of Gei Millinery ! OUR MILLINEllY DEI'ARTMEN tho NEW 8TYLES and NOVELTIES description. The department is managed by Mini right up with the latest stales and who i Gall and ezamino our Stock and be Dry Goods Line. Our prices this seas< the hard times. Very Res Aug. 20. THEBOTTOl HOES! A JOB LOT R HARDW^ 25 OJE2IV 4 Oatmq Ar? """ 1 ? ?1 VV1UW V/Xl* 11U UdC 1UU1 ? 5 -; > * * V FOSTER < New Sp COM Wu CALL A. IS ! NEW GRO We are receiving a NE FBESH WHICH WE I T REASON OUR 8TOI BAOOM^LABD, FIX>U SUGAR* Alt] C ?:ai ! FAMILY Giro Call a m f I? J. T. Ilill? CV up\o< ^ . & 1 OPENING Summer Goods. moat of our Spriog goods, and must say to the ta departments. 4 GOODS. II find all the new things in Worsteds, Cashmera, ilbitrosa, also in Ginghams, Dress Linens, both j nnnnri 'i liUUlkV ' stock of White Goods, and Notions in this lint, ). While in this Department dou't forget to look HING, HATS &C., at we oarry ono of the best lines in tho upPRICES. WE have just received a nice line of clothing rhich is all right in styles, quality and prices. nts Hats is complotc. For STRAW GOODS We are headquarters. Millinery ! T is BOOMING Tho ladies will find all I in Ilats, Bonnets and Trimmings of every i Lillie Funck. of Baltimore, Md., who is I s noted for her good taste in Trimming, &c. convineod that wo arc headquarters in the )n aro lower than cvor to meet the demands of pectfully, GRAHAM At SPARKS. CHEAP CASH STORE 83 it. ? FALLEN OTJT -OF hoes! ECEIVED AT THE lRE store. TS EAcft. ring round, you can't beat it T. D. Bewley. i & WILKINS' ring- Goods ?are ING IN. d see tiiem CERY STORE. -G?C :W and COMPLETE Stock of GROCERIES, PROPOSE TOJ8ELL r a|b l e prices;. DK CONSISTSIOF B, [> COFFEE, AHMED GOODS and CH EEMK, id all kiada'of GROCERIES. nd 8oe For Yoursrlve*, A. R. STOKES &C0 iSuUdin Harness Shop. Having secured the services of a first class workman , K. J. KlMlJUKM., 1 have added to my already well cstabr.otw^i w __ i i> i ..ni.wt II u^va UI1U -""ogy 0US1UCSS, a FIRST-CLASS HARNESS SHOP, where I am always prepared to make harness, both buggy and wagon, and saddles in the very best manner. I do all kinds of TtEPAIRIN G , and warrant every stich of the work done in my shop. Call and examine our work and get prices to suit the hard times, before purchasing. I am still selling the Tennessee Wagons and have reduced prices to rock bottom All in need of a good vehicle or a first class set ofharncss, cheap,will do vol to call on JOHN RODGER. Dec. 10 50 ly. Ne v Goods! MM! Our new stock for the SPRING AND SUMMER trade is now coming in. Selections have been made to meet the popular demands, and prices to meet the HARD TIMES. Purchasers arc invited to conic in and take a look at tliem. RICE & McLURE. April 8 14 tf INSURE YOUR PROPERTY. WK ARE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING strong and reliable Insurance Companies: INSURANCE COMPANY of North America HARTFORD Insurance Company. GEORGIA HOME Insurance Company. SPRINGFIELD Firo and Marino Insurance Company. WESTERN Iusurance Company of Toronto, Canada. SUN MUTUAL Insurance Company. If you want sound insurance give as a call; GOSS & STOKES, Agents. ICETICE! ICE! A nat* T.nAT* rvp Tm? IIAS JUST HEEN RECEIVED BY THE Union Ice Company which will he furnished to the People of Upion at Factory Prices. The Office of the Company ? IS AT ? THE LITTLE GREEN FRONT. April 2*.> 17 lm It. W. TINSLET, WATUHMAHfiiK AND JEWELER MAIN STHEET, UNION, {?. C. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES A SPECIALTY;! SPECIAL ORDERS SOLICITED AT ANY TIME FOR FIXE GOLD. WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, riNS, EAR DROPS, ETC. BEST GOODS, LOWEST PRICES. April 10 14 Dm. Guardian's Final Discharge. NOTICE is hereby giren, that by permission of Hon James M. Gee, Probate Judge for Union County, I will, on the *26th day of May, 1887, make my final return and apply for Letter* Dinmissory, as Guardiau of W. Minter Bobo. All nawaAna licviner alaima strainsi iliA aaS.I W. Minter Hobo, during his minority, ore hereby notified to present them to me, on or bef re the date shore named, or they will be forever barred, W. A. NICHOLSON, Gairdinn W. M. Hobo. April 22 10 4t