Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE UNION TIMES. n 11 1 , . The Baltimore & Ohio, one of the biggist railroads in the Country has gone into the hands of receivers. One Harvey Jackson was shot and killed over a game of poker at Aiken on Tuesday of last week says the Journal and Review. - -? Supervisor Scott's exposition of the Road Law will prove interesting and instructive. We commend it the careful perusal of our readers. Two dispensary constables were shot on the court house square at Walhalla last Friday night about eleven o'clock. Each sustained several tlcsh wounds which were painful but not dangerous. f 1 lil Hot is the only Representative from S. C. who is opposed to Five Silver. He stands by the administration pretty well and voted with the minority when the ^ President's veto was overridden in the Arizona School Bill. j, Another lynching has taken place v within the l>orders of this State since our n last issue. A negro man was lynched at j Windsor, Aiken County. He was charged with the crime which isgenendly punished l>y lynching. Theiv are several ^ different and very conflicting reports, jc however, some of which indicate that . the girl herself was criminally guilty. s Another negro 1h?v was implicated and (j it is thought that he will Ik- lynched if found. (t r> a There isagood deal of dissatisfaction ;l alsmt the present Road Law and espec- o tally the tax. It's too soon tokick altout that yet. "Wait ami mm- what sort of ii roads tlio new arrangement will give ! us. Meantime let the commissioners tin- tl derstand that the i maple want good roatls p and will ho satisfied with nothing loss, n now that they have paid in tlu* money, e It will Ih1; time enough to kick, however, I when the commissioners fail to put tin- a money to a judicious use. If they give ^ us good roads the tax may well'lie borne, n . l( Ex-Sjieaker, Charles 1?\ Crisp hasan- p nounced to his friends that he will l>e a v candidate for the Georgia Sei tutorship to si .succeed Senator Cordon. Mr. Crisp is a d staunch and able advocate of Hi-metal ism S and it is to Ik; hoped that the Georgia b legislature will honor itself by electing g him by a large majority. Prominent a- p mong his competitors will lie Secretary t< lloke Smith, who, since his association c? v._i_ w!M'tho present administration is an ad- s; vocate of "sound money" and single gold u standard. >> A copy of the first issue of the "South Carolina Tobacconist," published at 11 Sumter, and devoted to the culture and 11 manufacture of tobacco, came to our u desk last week. South Carolina lists not 11 hitherto lieen considered a tobacco State * hut the aromatic wood is being cultivated * more and more, mid is proving a success- l' ful crop wliercver it is given a fair trial. lt Jt may not Ik? many years before tobacco l' will take its place here as a staple crop by the side of cotton, as it has in North ' Carolina. '* it The Southern and Western Textile Excelsior says that South Carolina already manufactures three fourths of her cotton j'| crop. Within two more years we hope to tie not only manufacturing all of our ^ own crop, but importing the raw material from other States to supply our mills. ,l The Piedmont section of South Carolina ? is the place of all the earth for cotton a factories, and our people havecoimneiiceil in earnest to develop that industry to the fullest extent. AI rend> it is predicted ^ that the enterprising President of Puion's present mill will not be content even with large mill no. *2, but that within three years he \\ill have another, mill ? no. 3, in operation. 9 ? We have heard some complaint against j the railroad for blocking Main street at the crossing more than three minutes Z nine nmiteu ny me town ordinance. If we are correctly informed it was our present council that passed (ho very si I- I utary ordinance requiring (rains to hold up and drive slow in crossing Main and Church streets, and also the ordinance forbidding the blocking Main street for more than three minutes. When the matter is called to their attention we have no doubt but that they will see that this ordinance against blocking the way is observed by the Railroad Co. T m A limit a year ago the Town Council )Ktss<sl a rule (hat in the future when a f man was put in jail for being drunk, he should not lie released under any circumstances whatever until the following morning. That rule has been strictly adhered to ever since. Some heavy pressure was brought to bear on our Mayor . last Monday to get him to iclcusea man who was put 111? lor b. ing drunk and disorderly. Many of his friends entreated for him and some of them went to the home of the Ma vol* after nightfall I o urge (lie release of tne man. It was >f no avail, however, the rule was adleretl to ami the man was not released nitil next iiiorning. Our Mayor is to lie omniended for his intlexibility. It is a [ood rule, too, though it may seem a it tie severe _ in some eases. "We syniiathize with the man who sobers up lieore night and still has to stay in jail null next morning, but pastexperience lias argbtthe Council that a rigid enforcement of the rule is the safest and best louiri for all parties concerned. The leople . ould understand that the Mayor s tuider obligation to carry out the rule Kissed by the Council and he would lie icld |iersonally rcsjionsiblo by them, hould any mishap occur on account of he n'lease of a man liefore the time. Fherefore it will Ik' useless for parties r> apiwal for the release of a man who lasriieen put up for lieing drunk. The 'ouncil says he must remain in jail until noming and the Mayor is determined to any out the rules of the Couneil. The bill recognizing the lielligorency of ho Cuban pat riots ' has/passed lH>th ranches of the National legislature by urge majorities. Some doubt)has In-cii xprcsscsl^as to"* whether 'the President rill sign the bill. That will not make fiuch difference, however, as the.vote tself Bulliciently indicates that thebill I'ould lie passed even over a veto. This action of congress has stirred up lie S|?miards considerably. AtoneSpanih city the American Consulate was aticked with stones, at another the United tates flag was torn into shreds and ragged in the streets. These were the ets of the mob, however, the Spanish overnment has made a sjieedy reparation of the damage to the consulate and disavowal of the hostile denionstr.itions f the mob. Euroi>e has taken the part of Spain i tin1 matter. The crowned heads of Juro|H? are viewing with a jealous eye lie rapid progress of freedom and the rilieipies of Democracy. And well they lay. Their protests and threats how ver will not amount to anything. The Tinted States is "toting her own skillet"' lid is thoroughly equal to the occasion. ls a government we have pursued a eutnil |Hiliey, of course, lieing friendly .this with Spain, hut :us individuals our eojtie want Cuba to Ik-free. It hits always set l?ad 011 us that the Cnkin-liould lie eompelled to suhiuit to the esjiotie rule of the bigotis! and cruel paniards. An easy yoke is had enough ut when a despot makes the yoke as ailing as that the Cubans have been conielled to submit to noargumcnt from InTnational Law and the right of mother Duntries can keep the Americans from t mpathi/ing with the oppressed. Culu rill lie friT, and we will hail the day l ith delight. ? The dead lock in the Kentucky lcgislaure still continues. Five Democrats reuse to vote for Blackbinn because he is i fovor of free silver. Their votes would ave elected him long ago and would do > now. Thus the gold men bolt the H'liioemtie party and refuse to support ne nominee. They need not be surprised j i 111111 me r?n\i"l 11 It -11 'liiiiiij lili.' Willi* iing soon Id they deem it exirdieiit. It | ill hardly be necessary however. The teinocratie party lias always Urn lor j i-inelalism and we lielievc will put . self on record that way again, liu! : lore is no douht aUml one thing, ami i liat is that this money issue divides tin- j eople of the whole nation more markedly j lian the old lines. The old lines are j uleed getting quite dim in some stales | efore this new question and the prole j hilit) is that there will lie a great deal ( f Uilting on many sides its theeleetion ! pproaehes. i ... The Republicans of this state are reor-1 ani/ing. In several towns and cities! liey have held meetings for that purpose, j n other places they are woikinkg more! uietly. 1 tut so great is I he political ilia- j ? that even the Repnhlieansof this Smie j realv as they are, are divided among t hciuelves. Mellon a republican of the old school i lishing for true blue Repuhlieans and FURNIT1 FURNITl r E. BAILEY'S he most fastidious?Lei Many beautiful things in t a | BUILDERS SUP 7 r tin* negro vote. Dr. Pope is endeavoring to reorganize the Republican party betaking in not only those who have Urn Republicans heretofore, but also by t ailing for thetlisoontentetl ones of all parties. Dr. Pope lias Urn such an unsuccessful ]K>litieian that lie will hardly lie able to get a eurjiorul guard to follow him anywhere. Hb mote it Ik*. Pool & Whisonants is the place to buy groceries, everything new and fivsli. BULLYING BARRISTERS. ** And Ilow They? Are Sometime* Crashed by Smart Wit iichhom. Somo littlo timo ago tbo Rev. J. P. Bacon Phillips, founder of tbo Witnesses' Protection soeiotv. wns kind enough to coxno up to town from Crowhurst rectory on purpose to bo interviewed by tlio present writer on the subject of roparteo in the witness box. To tlio courtesy of this gentleman, therefore, am I indebted for tho droll examples of wordy duols which follow. On ono occasion Sir Frank Lockwood was dofending a man in Yorkshire who was accused of stealing cattle, or "beasts," to uso tho north country term. Ono witness for tho prosecution dcclarod ho behold tho wbolo transaction from afar. "Now, my man," quoth Mr. Lookwood (ns ho then was), severely, "you must bo oxtromoly careful in your statomonts. You say you watchod this affair for somo timo. Tell mo now how far can you seo a beast to really know its points?" "Just as faar off as I am f rom you, maastor," replied tho yokel earnestly, and tho great Q. C. subsided. There was a civil action in tho law courts some timo ago, mainly concorning money matters. Tho plaintiff statod calmly in tho witness box that his financial position had al- , ways been satisfactory. ( Counsel for the othor side roso with a truly portentous air, and inquired if ho had over becomo bank rupt. Plaintiff said bo had not. "Pray bo careful, sir. Kemcmbcr, you aro on oath. Do you mean to tell i tho court you never stopped pay niont?" "Well," was tho reply, "now you como to call it to my mind, I boliovo I did 011 one occasion." "All, I thought wo should arrive nt it presently." And counsel took a long draft of water, in an impressive and theatrical way. "Now, sir, when did that happen?" i "After I had paid all my debts," was fho crushing reply. i The court fairly shrieked with laughter, and tko judge laughed, too, wliilo the usliorwas sostrickon witdi merriment that ho was far irom restoring order. Tho writer was present in court 1 when tho following amusing passago took place hotwoen counsel and witness in a disputed will ease. 4 4 Did your father crivo vou no Dart ing admonition?" "Ho novor gavo much away at any time." "I moan to say, what were his Inst words?" "They don't consnrn you." "They not only concern mo, sir," remarked the barrister severely, "hut they concern the whole court." "Oh, all right," was the reply. j "Father said, 'Don't have no trouble when I'm gono, Jim, 'cos lawyers is ' the biggest thieves unhung.' " "I can teach you law, sir, hut I cannot toaeli yon manners," said an : exasperated counsel to a small, meek witness. Tho latter quietly replied, "That is so, sir," and pcoplo laughed consumedly. Tho offensively familiar witness is a sore trial. Tho dignity and erudition of tho most eininont (>. C. are ; thrown away on him. In an important ease recently heard in thuehan- ' eery division a loquacious witness ! was asked tho question: "What sort of a man was ho?" Tho reply came swiftly, "Just an undersized, red faced chap, like yourself."?London Standard. t'uivell lias a complete line of .-bots Ion hand; and his priees are lii" lowest. JRE! FUR !? ptaco Jo l>' '' I todroom and Piir ss Costly suits to suit sma 11'J furniture line, that it we PLIES 1 I COFFI E. BAILEY BUGGIES! We have just received a car-load of the celebrated Haydock Buggies, which is the best buggy manufactured, Any kind of buggy you want. Prices i.ow. Please call and examine before buying. Fant Bros' INSURANCE! INSURANCE! FIRE!! LIFE!! I am now representing the Bankers Guarantee Life .Association in Life Insurance and am enabled to write as good and from one half to one third cheaper insurance than the old line companies. As an example, look at a policy in the Bankers in comparison with either of the old line companies-(t h e N. Y. Mutual, for instance.) $238.80 is the annual p 1* e m i u m charged by this company at age 40 to secure a twenty year limited payment policy of $6000. With our company, the Bankers, we charge only $98.58, a difference of 140.22. Note this difference. Now if you can manage your own affairs, without the assistance of this old line company to act as your guardian, and will in\'cct fliie ?, ? ???,? ??- 1 ? ? ... < V^.IV I.1I1J UillUllIll \ ? "> I _T .J I each year yourself, it will produce at 6 per cent, compound interest at the expiration of iq years the snug little sum of S5017. In case of death with this policy in an old line company the beneticiary would 1 only recive the face of the \ policy 01* $6000.00. With ours the face of the policy and all accretions. Study this and see what the old line: Companies are doing for you. 1 also represent the Lloyds Fire Insurance Companions and will write near every kind of risk 15 per cent cheaper than the old line companies. Count ry risks such as Ginneries, Grist Mills, Saw Mills, Barns etc. will be glad to write. All those wishing insurance r - 1 ? T ... oi eitner kind 1 would be glad if they will call on me. James E, Hunter. BuggyHarness \\ r. have just received a largo line of single and double Buggy 1 larness Bridles i W agon Lines 1 laitars W a-J gon Breeching, Collars and Collar Bails. When in need of any of the above call on us. t Fruit Bros.; ?? -* ?????? ???? -? I LIMAL DISC! I ARGIL is I if.'. i?. ! i \ i ; 1 . .1. !. j I!ou't i! < i tiardi.i'i < ! . ! '. : M j 11. Kelly liiiimr, li:oM. j ;< ??l I 4 . I ' . . Ill ; ?| l? 1 < '.?uim\ o| I 'iilo:, *. (i' :i .! .lis- | cl.ar.'.'Ciis <iiiaiilian. IT i> t *?:i?: ?:i:i?. i' -j.I )(.t< ( April A. t?. i I,. ii\i.| ln>aiiu;r < < I'ti't.i'ii. a;:'-! :: ian: 111< : i;*> -1 ?>i" .-,ii I IC-lal.'. las,mi M. i;:.vr. I'pilcUr 1 ;.:o . < Ml! \ . Mrli. I nstJres iiv it. HniidHomo !<>! J-illi tX t.' < ller poeketbook:-;ii p;iy y?a o >uio and 3BOIOHOST# XS&TASKNTS I H f I o New York Racket. I CHEAPEST STORE ON EARTH S I Do you remember whnt many of our competitors pre- I dieted five years ago, when we lauded in Union and hung our I sign to the breeze? They told you we could not last long? I a lew months or perhaps a year?and we would have to move I on. We told you we had come to stay, and here we are to- I day doing double the amount. of business we have ever done I before. Selling more Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, it! Wing I Than any other half dozen concerns here. Why is this so? You ktlOW thn niKvi'ni" ia/.? i..... 1 - - i - 1 wuv uur goons 1112111 anu are then satisfied with with one close profit. We don't want the earth; but we do WANT YOUR TRADE, And our close prices, square and fair dealing will convince you of the fact. We are selling seven papers of Garden Seed (lhiist's) for f) cents, or three papers for 2 cents. Two l>alls of Sowing Thread for 1 cent One cent will buy a paper of good 1 ins, Niedlos, a Lead Pencil and dozens of other useful articles. Women's G. G. Ihitton Shoe 09 cents. jMeit's Folid Full Stock Sin. o 90 cents. M ens' Fine Sunday Slice 9-3 cents. I All Wool Filled .leans 10 cent?:. Yard wide Shirting, only 1- cents. liOO dozen mens lull seamless half hose. 0 cents; worth 13. Mens' shirts start at 10 cents. No trouble to show goods. fyiall in line with thecrowds that daily visit the KAt'k K T. Then yon wiii iuul that a dollar will have twice the purchasing power it has ae v where else. Harry & Belk. WE ^ll) MMY e"BSgIuLe ARE FULLY WARRANTED. SCISSORS! SCISSORS!! SCISSORS!!! Why pay some one else 00 cents when 3011 can buy ju.-t a good a scissors from us, Uny d steel and every pair gu .ranteed for tin* poj ular price ol 20c V. e have a n w lot of Pocket knives fro in the same factory I \\i boh we offer on the above terms. We would I caP your special attention to this hue as no one can compote with us. We would al>o ask you to inspect our lino of crockery ware just ree'd. As we buy diiect fr .in the Pottery Co. And came the largest stock shown ?.i the city. We are enable to oiler you lower prie:s than oar com pet i tors. You will miss it il you fail to took over our c t.?1 guo and get our close prices 011 Open and Top liugyies < :i 1 i igo-? cc phoctons. We can save you money 0:1 this !i ie ;.s wo a: at 110 expense for sorugv an 1 rder d.rcc Jroni tl;o Factory. < rl V i'J U.S A. < 'A.I. L. n ra n *7 SH pi i ! !' "" JL \Af.? iVi O L> U :A Ely SEED POT ATO E8! ' SEED POTATOES!! PURE AND CHEAP. Just Received The Finest lot of Fancy Candies package ana bulk over brought . ta \ hie L\J I ! II O i IU'j'v/i / V > fl > FA^'OY GIU>Cr<]RIKS. BEST GRADES AT LOWEST PRICES CAN GOODS I N ENDLESS V A WIETIESA LLGOODS DEL! VE! JED KKiX -N j r v 1 \ "i " ' J - V ? .U iV K 'w.. * . Yours C'oov isnitly, J X) * f f V;/ '!'? ;?, '! ' \ *