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THE UNION TIM ESl Published Every Ftiday. ?BV THE? If A UNION TIMES COMI'ANY j Kooms 1, 8, 5 and 7, Hank Huii-hino B J SO. R. MA THIS, Editor. | L. G. Young, Mnnr.gcr. Itefcistered at the Postotlioe iR (Jiifn. B 8. C., as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ? One year - -- -- -- fVfH S'x month* ------ SO c*nrThreo months ----- 2"? cents ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion - - $1.00 Every subsequent insertion - <50 cents Contracts for three months or longo will be made at reduced rates. Rejected manuscript " ill not be re turned. Obituaries and rihutes of ?? *l>ect will'be charged for at half rates. UNION, S C.. MARCH 29, 1901. ! READERS TAKE NOTICE ! * Wc have matin .1 clubbing nr * ran dement with WAT. J/wYN/AC't nrrVAN. the grout Danocr >ti.\ LEADER, to cJttb his famous ikmv.-S paper "TUE COMMONER" A>? Union County. \Ve will furnish to nil Subscribers who pay a year ir advance, TIIE TIMES and THl COMMONER, wetkly, for $1.75 j This in your opportunity. Judge W. II. Wall ace, on 0 of th?I md*t distinguished men in this State, has been laid to rest. ! r, will bun long tltno before South Carolina has & greater son. lie went into the war us a private soldier and eatno out a4 A Brigadier General and from a briefless barrister lie rose to be an honorpi Judge. He was a great man and although netivo In nil the aifairs ofj life, there was never a shadow on hi-! character.?Spartanburg Ilernld. The Greenville M uintaiueer says: 'it is safe to say that no ?>i in .-ver sa' ? on tin btnch iii S ?uih Ci'o'ini who I gave ui ?re sati-f sctiou i-i th a Inrnis- j stration of his ofllv, to all c>r.o*roed.B than Judge Wallace. lie was pa'ien' j thorough, alert aud pmistaking Courteous always, he neverthelesi in in'.im?d the dignity of and onforc-1 th ? ru'-* of the court on all occi-aon. hi hieharges to the jury lie was ahv ?v. c\e.i'\ s'-rong. xorceftil an I ex pi eit I the course of bis lab in 01 Hiib'tich? | his long confaot wi?h the lur a id ih-'| j?oo|>!? in ad parts of t!i?* S;a'e?1 i?Ij; AVuii^n nontinuallv 1 ?a.- i 1 pip i ?? * teem Tne impress of l?i-< Himac m- am jj of his conscientious mlininisira'-oii <'5 justice reunion yet?heloin,' t, > miin-J ttin the character of th* J idioiary." .Let Union bestir h'rselt* to githsr to-! gethei J er ol.l veterans, ami her citiz-n>S to do hon-J.-to her disti.j;uivi- l a 11 de-? parted son, to whoso bono", du and worth the entire State i > ful.-o ne i ;j its glowing tributes of resp- eh jj The death angel h is hen mikoig-j a heavy draft upon our State (hiring." the last few months, having cilic lr? 11 away some of our most prorninenl A An I influential citizens. Lhs than*] four months ago Judge Fr.u'er wish taken. Last week Julgo Wal.'acv.J; one of our own dearly beloved ami;? most honored citizens was summoned^ to the mysterious beyond, and fol-'j lowing close upon bis demise t!i * an fi nouncemcnt i.s made of the death nfS Judge I. f). Withorspoon, which oe-L curved at his Irome in Vorkviile, hisljj Sunday, just two days after I lie ho.l.vii of his friend and colleague, .lu lgej Wallace, was laid to res', These' i prere all noble and patriotic men, having rendered efficient service t<>[ I heir country and to their State in; jlhe most trying times. The Stute" can ill afford the los3 of such men us these. "On fames eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, An I glory guards with solemn roun i Jhe Bivouac of the diad." * m?. svv.'ur. over th l?I(IUI*7 IIUl . , _ xsily <f Birmingham, Ala, M.?i. leaving death ami ilratriirii *ri i i ymth. Houses were s vept a v<?y t,y in score, like chatf, ai.d the urtckuiu terrible. There were some twenty Iivel.ist in the citv of BirmicglHin alo .e. while scores were iejuml. S.irrounding towns were also visited 1>j- the cyclo'i* * * '1 "'oj.l mo T:ii> vfnriri aim Kr??i/uaiin?K? " . . also raged in Coloiadn, Nebraska, M : seilles and other points. In one play an engine was blown from tin I r-i.-.k an i cars were wrejkel. There w h ?<1 ?> a fearful storm at sea wrecking a im n : of vessels. S&eitmJLftt J'etligrew, one or the letirina -senators, jbefore adjournment of Con gress, proposed an ^nie iuliuent to thi nrmy bill rearling: "And that the titles of the LYa<i leu 5 riiall thereafter lie, tlie I're-ident of u i ojrcalltd Republic of tin United Mates Hi?.d the floijxtror or the Islsri m of thi Judge Wm. ii, \ i Hundreds of Friends i Sad Tribute ti -Some of South Carolina's Hi: Prominently* When a Ability and Iron I Essentials Ketth MOURNED BY A' L iII5 William II Wullrtco, I l^is Lot-ii tenderly consignee the irnmpeton the ress'Jrreetio looted hv I i? pastor, the U? v ^ Jchurch, in the presence el n liu followed the remains to thiir la I I'lic remains were intered in the l ifttrnoon. '1 ho business houses !>vas suspended while the el l aire] I he h; t sad tribute of respect 1 friend to all. liver ready wit It these vhem I:o met 10 matter 1. lisposiiion ho had entwine.l Itiit ''' innj r,{ tolnvcil town in i glove, respect, and their highest c I'triod veteran that would follow this per.oration would have folio rise had the occasion arisen. The folic wing gentlemen ao Mayor, Macbeth Y..ung, Kins Bruty, \V. T. lteaty. I>r. Crow '.Julp. There were quite a nutnl 1.stance. Judgs Will la jo not only 1 hut he leaves a record of a wel!lom equalled never ex rolled lq ximpleof truthfulness, integr wi fact , of a pure and noble ma vourg men of our day. 7.i:T VXIOX HO We think it would be fit tin?: 10 called and a committee of art ppointlng and setting apart a d where all may gather to do hoi;> 11 tman of them all. An npprop dd comrade's and friends, l.et I ibrond may be present. Wo m 5? .... lo.wiiiMf citi/ens will take tin honor of one of tho noblest, men while the papers all over theSta 9 >f his worth, as a soldier, States Wo clip tho following from ff^tate, published tho day afte g loath was announced in the } Cgivirg a sketch of some S. C. hi gj omiiiir to many of our re a f' n which Judge Wallace plf-y Bjvery prominent and most imp o F mrt, also showing with what si gj regret tlie announcement of the i E >f this good man was received : jhf.YKKS OK TO 111!: c;i:x. w. jr. ivimaci:. K Yesterday many expressions r Arret were heard upon the antic i K neiit of the death, at Union, of || -\*. If. Wallace, Confederate s< I n'fgi-Iator, jurist and prince of ptlr has been a number of years jpse was in public life, but his em ^services to the Statu are well ro; tj icrecl. :j Kt.AG.s AT HAI.K MAST. :! When the news was read vest* ?' rjoming the Secretary of state r * il the flags on tho State cj Rplaced at half mast and they fci ;ept thus throughout the day. p (1 <>v. MeSweenoy sent the U ng telegram to the son of the U Banished dead : f;Mr. I) II. Wailaco, Union, S. < rj I have read with sorrow this i y ng t he announcement of the < h f your distinguished father. :it ire people of South Cai jUnourr. his death. Convey i,.y i rj'.t sympathies to all the meinh lityour family. M. 13. MoSweon Com r\ ? The secretary of the Oonfei lumps' reunion committee d rjthn door .knob of the com mi fc:houd?|iinrters in mourning f i\ <1 lead soldier. ft CEN. WADE HAM>'l'ONS KKOitE ] .No tribute to his memory co f 1m >ro gratifying to his loved one ; -i t<u kind expressions from Gen. j if lampton, who watt bed Gen l "lace's careen in tho war and wl j y tvernor at the time tli.it .|u ly ['loco was heiiler of the !??m { hiouse of representatives in ls7 i a representative of tin? St it a iill.imnton expressed his r?n>r.*t ! death <>f Hen. Wallace. Ho sai |'(5en. Wallace's great soldierly I titles were testified to by lbs rap f deserved promotion; that his I ;nene? as a legislator is a ma V-history and that his broad, ji | 'mind qualified iiini to profi le dignified, able manner which c teriz-'d bis long, truo and f. ^i-rvire on the bench. "I si? regret his death," conclude 11 ai))p',on. ?;?N. KOllT lIL'MHHU.r. WAS WIT: M IN* 1^70. A ) (icn, Robert R, lfemphill, < I -Ix'ville, who was a member \\ Wall ace house, was in the el 'H,t?rday. Ho spoke thus of "iiWallace; "My first acquai u'* with .lu igH ArVallapa was fn jfcwhon he Uocaino #poukcr of i Va'lace Laid io Rest.hi | Assemble to Pay the LastpA'. o the Departed Hero. P story in Which Gen. Wallace Figured|';j Cool and level Head, Executive 1 Nerve Were the Necessary for Leadership it was' g"' o Filled the Bill. K; OUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STATE. f," Ju ion's beloved Hero, Saitesinun and eiti-B^1 I to the tomb, where he awaits the sound oi|j,( n' morn. The funeral services were con Hi, A'. A. Massabeau, ut tho l;?rst Met hodisl||K go concourse of friends, who sorrowfully C1 ;St re?tii*g place in the city of the dead. ^ old city cemetery at three o'clock, Friday ! in 111\\ h closed their doors and business- t< t llie voting joimd in tho procession to pay b lo their departed friend. He was a tnu rr l u kind greeting and a pleasant smilo t< ow prcnt or sirsdl. Uy his kiml i.nd gonlh 0 nsclf about tlie hearts and affections of tin o such ii manner to gain everlastingly theb * ?stof?m. It was not only tho old true and ^ where lie would lend but the young men ot wed Judge Wallace into battle or any w hen Mai ted as pall-bearcrs upon this sad occasion ST' lie Nicholson, Jos. i>. Arthur, S. Mcan-Wjc n Torrenco, L. (I. Young and lir. M. W Hn kt of Mends of tho family present fromiB'd es b ;lii n I him a h vst of sorrowing friend.-B ] spent life, full of nolde achievements * men of his lay. His life is a shiniruBsi ity, honesty of purpose, upright dealing,?0 n ; more than worthy of emulation by t!;? Al)l< ll!,K g() ; and appropriat? tin1 n meeting of cit;/>n-Hpi angcments Appointed for the purport' olH^ lay, and appointing a place of meeting fib, ir to the memory of this man, the noblcstfiSe ri.ito oration would he nj predated byhbH^ Ihe date be announced, so that friends froiiflr' ertdy throw out tho suggestion, but hoptB,, e matter up. We could hardly do less, iiH^ that this county or State has ever produced.jtj i ,te have devoted much space in reeognitionnP' imati, Jurist, and a noble man. the?torie liou.se of representatives wliiel H ' r hi>H,,MS since that time been known ?;nv .e.;lrhi> Wallace house. Me was the rightSj' '""'Hn.in for that critical time. Ui>M* s*nr? [a murage, judgment and rilscretiotRj iders.^<aved the Slate from many evils. 11H* ed > 13 u* ha<l not been perfectly self-posses Hy r,,intfj^cd when the State Mouse was lir.-tffly R ntererl a conflict would have cnsueojS). n('orc| nitl all our people would have he 9 1 icuthj|, omc involved. Tne same is true oigjj, I? ho time when the house was com H" Is polled to quit the State house. He? J1 '"A ? was an excellent presiding officer | A r impartial in his rulings and quick i- < ^ >f fc iiis decisions. Those who servee^j' I with him will hear oT his death with} 1 (ien.f profound sorrow. lie was :v brnv< J Idier.p in<l patriotic soldier, a learned luw~?" mt n I vor. ,ind honorable counsellor and i 3* sinecfc just judge. The State has lost on- Sa inentf her noblest sons." nein-c history or the famous waj.iace HOUSE. gt p The death of Gen. Wallace reralb gu relay! vividly to tlie minds of not a few the$gu ii'der-i xeit ing scenes enacted while South lav ipitol|'Carolina was in the hands of adnalSe went government. Mr. John S. Verner. ^,t ji naster of ltichlund county, was f *1: dlow-li nt-niher of t lie Wallace house, repre-ijjv istin-r ^r't hig Oconee County, lie pays i ?c p high t ributo to the character of J ml g- JJ p . ) Wallace. That]; gentleman, he siys. 2,f i. tjviis one of the most even tempered 'SI ieath?-l",'n Ciis State producul in ti.eelosi" Thi'i^'S' years of the past contu<*y. bap l'ie excitement, when lrag*d\. ':j lrooiie 1 over t lie lawmaking iish.mu f.,.s oi'Ojhlies, (Jen. Wallace was cool, deter -"i it... Smined and in full possession < ( tie ,, n'or m"'1 u ton. Referring to the incident* b- v.t< j/j ' that, time, M. Verner gave a rnn- v r penU'iing statement as to the principal p| II ee'siaj l"Ppollings. *>i r tliesj I a t lie general election of 1S70 the r-,' , c).-ino cruts elected a largo number ol 'J rs ji] eprosentat ives to 111?* general assem! | j(i k| ?ly which bad formerly been over- j s i !?!? M * holmI'-idy Republican. The ?-lec- qj ... . [ i '.>n of la<' Ucii g i! ions from Kd'o-J' \\ - i <I1 ( , . - * i .. I . ... | I*1.1 ami I.iurcns cmiD.ies wasjy fhowever. The State*-! io whsa m ,. ... b, , mDeiiiocraii r.xcout i ve commit tcejr / ,' * ? . i ?'_; ? I tin' i > *!;: crat i mom 1 ? ? r.^ ?.!? et J < I'l'poili to CoinniMil prompt l.v.jj, ' , was (I >riti and lliH flight la-fort*;!! i,'1 he assembling of the legislnt lire t liej ' ''' I ,'^vl i.-mo-rut i represent at ives met. lo:t ! 'lark's hall utiii in caijcii* nominaled* t ,'l ,i^tlio following ticket: W. II. AVul-S] 1 " 'Elace, Union, speaker of tlie house;^, ' !n "iilno. T. Sloan Sr., Richland, clerk ;-Y 1. "fid'. II. Williams of York,' rending'} .*1 * r~' -icrk. and .John JJruvvn, liarnwell.H ,1M ' ' |s.:rg''at)'i-ut arr.i?. ff "-1 V,5i 'I he negro Secretary of State.y1,1 11 layne, liad, in tin* mean time rcfu-ndj ' V1' ur?if?t certificates of election to tim/i 1 'Ii.-mocral ic contestees from KJgolh'hl ^ 'and li iurens, The Republicans gatli- ) ;i red in the St ?t,c capitol the day tin* . [general assembly was called to order, :?f Al-yand elected K. W. Maekoy, of of tlo_'Ciiarlcston speaker. The Democrats iy ye, I in a body, bended l>y tlio Kdgefield ? .1 u lge ?nd Jcturens delegations marched to* i.tnii"'-j n h? Srnte capUoi hut were refused J lHT'.P ..hnUalon. Whoraupon John he ill; * >!wppard of Ddgtlohl delivered * til o'.ost. The eapitol building wns cluirgo of Federal troons coin tinded by (Jen. Ruger. 'J'he I).on > its then tnarohed back to Caroline! II, which is now standing iu th ?r of Kicbland county court hous '(1 Itl'lllliU lie stores on tri'iin street.' t's building is historic in nl.?n> >?\s, li'iving ln'?*ri liui't of brick still ?t from 'he smoking rui? sof Colin.:-) ii in 1 XI in. in tins hail the Dmiiiratie members, constitutlng a quoim (though not u majority) of th?oc.r?l usaembly, proceeded to elect u* ticket nominated in caucus the ght before. The senate which was mceded to be republican, was noliid of tlie organization at Carolina ill, but t >ok no notice of the b>dy id recognized the republican house, hieh was in session at the State .initol. From this tho Dem icraiio house rought action in the State suprem uirt to mandamus H iyr.p, the sec itnry of Stato to issue election c >r tlcutes to the Democrats from dgeflold and Laurens. The Dem > .its won tlioir point. Then at tho suggestion of tin tato Democratic executive commit >e, tlie Wallace liouse now decided > get control of the hill of thou se of representatives. Gen. Ruger agreed to interpose no lartial interference if the Dem ?rats would conduct t liemsi-I vreonceably. However, although ad lission to the liouse was obtained, i as necessary to pass the portals ?>} ie legislative hall. Strategy an? ireo were both brought into play. The Radical house was to a?setnbli I noon one Thursday. The De.no ? i. ., ?,i Kv tin >L fill's * I i-i ? ^ i1?LiV4 *.rj mwwi? ^ v.v , lade their wuy to the Stale capiio nd obtained admission. The Kid als were not expecting this m >vo lent. However the negro sergeant t-arnis a burl?y fello'w, attempted i prevent entrance at the swinging oors of green biaze. Jas. L. Orr, o nderson, thrust him to one side, a tHo scuffle Mr. John S. Vernei crumbled through the legs of tin ombatants nod snatched the dooi pen. The Democrat s then filed ii nd (ien. Wallace took the speaker'* hair. This was a few minutes before 12 'clock. When the hour of noon nr ved the republican houso offleiah ttempted to get their seats, but oro refused. They obtained chairs. OiVOfor, and sat beside the Demo ratic otflcers. From Thursday unti londay at noon the duul govorninenontinued thus, two speakers, twi lerks, two of every olflce. Darin. Suit time no Democrat left the hal >r fear that he could not gain read nission. Food was brought b; riends, and the Democratic legislu nre sh j>t in t he hall. If a Democrat would rise to ad ress Speaker Wuliace a Uadicu ould address Speaker Muckey, an< oth members would speak at tin ame time, each trying to drown on he other. No business was truns eted or attempted. In the meantime four negroes cam< ver to the Democratic standard latnillon and Myers, of Beaufort S'estberry, of Sumter; Boston; <>l fewberry, and another from Fair eld. Hamilton was the first to make i reuk. He is said to have been > cgroof intelligence and means. ]] alked into the hull faultlessly atired in broad cloth. Laying hi euver hat and gold headed cane ? is (lesK, ana uispiaying ium rciuivn rhich he also laid close at bund, h ddressed Judge Wallace as "Mr peaker". The negroes crowdei round him enraged. The white me. lso surged up towards his desk 'Whom did ha mean t> address a Mr. Speaker?' " Telling t he negro* o stand back, Hamilton kept ?hcn ,t bay with his pistol and said tha s soon as quiet was restored h rould explain whom ha meant. Th agertirowd fell back and the nogr hen proclaimed why he would up iold the decent political party am rould align himseif with the Dome rats. The following M and ly a' n >->:i oj he advice of Judge Wallace th 'esnoeratic house ah.mdone I the h<?] >f the ii -use of reprcscMtalives hi lent hack to I'.a.-o ioa had. Thi vas done fur the reason that no go > ou'd he accomplished by rem linio: tnd it was feare l t hat the terribl (train on the peop'o would he f Plow Ml uy disaster UUIC33 llic IT413IU vas relaxed. Having now, with the n v ? ro ;ru:ts, it clear majority as well as luorum. the Wallace It mi.) ? x 11e ion. 31 0. Butler to bo Uulte States senator. A stand was built In front of (dir. linn hall, there being no building between that spot' and mail stree ind there Gen. Hampton was inat pirated governor, the oath bein idminlstered by J. (J. Marshall, Democratic trial justice, now sen at* from this connty. The Republicans elected I). T. C bin to the United States Senate. G.? bin was an alien but a very capuh lawyer. No business was transacted n<> lav enacted. Resolutions were discussj i>y the several branch ?s of the go era I assembly meeting daily. I) I,lines W'oodrow voluntarily did tl printing of the Wallace l?ou?? 1> w is afterwards rep il l. Just h-foi <5 iristtiMS the It i?1?cmI house adjour eland the Wallace house fd.ow .suit. The expenses of the Walla 'house were met by voluntary servic o' the msinbers an 1 voluntary co 11 ihutions froin patriots. ; The next spring nfTiirs were oh lot 1 , the Democrats refuse I to p ,i: \ -s to tlio Radical county ollloi.il .but made n 'contribution to t jHampton government. When Rut brfnri B. Hayes bc-camo p reiki. 1 (cONfiNl Ml ON V*rii. J.) |Next Tuesday | We will se C'1 *ar w W tr wrxv f/VlSLLIlMt 1 AND YOU ARE M INVITED TO CALl I Easter Novelti in ] MISSES MARIE GR mer from Utica, N. Y. ) Jriion. will take the gre in? you our artistic lin YOSK IfULLINEEY. 1 i r-rr.lcsxrpf! enfth n hnmit.if I five and Stylish Head fork, THE BlILLIMERY Display one day only, 1 RAIN OR Tuesday, The Foi ... ?Special Sale ( Deli We have bought a l>iur lot of hen O O I arable ami strong Delivery Wn hem at a price that will surprise 'or our spring stock ami IThess Wagoi Also three handsome, high grad md look at our line of harness, GREEN toL I V ] Up-to-date teams at our Stable, ring us up for a good team. Li GREEN i i i?????? ?w UNION CARR ?Are now in active operatic REPAIRING O High Grade work on Buggies, > ' have gathered in our shop l.jjmred and each man is well up !iSj ?iit today tne nest wagons in in "^fliis statement. Call and see th r ijjilie pi tee, Robinson <fc Alien s C '|UNION CARK1 Isave Your Work Vin]*M ThoOMARLOITE STEAM L UJ K I'lij'p'J Laundry in North l?-.?r>!i'iu (1Yd <*i?U?they iron with the latest linf , j.-lnihes with such euro that they cum .^' ' .vur home laundry, and it ia itnpoasll f.s -Inlo' ly, n-'i They launder all kinds of staroho f ' <n: delight in having retain thoir nev t Ij.-r given Gloss or Domeatic Finla iy' ej^o of your collar ao it, will not aori l? /placed on your alilrta freo of charge, hp eonvlncojou. Huaket goes NVednesd Hfca GRAHAM & I it. ^ I'liuuo tiq* - ? , April 2nd, t apart as ;RY DAY * 9 OST CORDIALLY ? AND SEE OUR es Pattern Hats. ! AH AM* (our new trimand ROBERTA HIX, of atest pleasure in showLe of fashionable NEW * tfever before have we ul collection ofattracwear, All from New CENTER. from 9 a. m. to 7 p.m. ! SHINE. April 2nd. ster Go. ivery Wagons. iiitifully finished, light running, igons and we are going to sell ? von. We want to make room ts Must Go. e carriages at a bargain. Call we make them, they are good. 8c BOYD. J LS R Everything new. Call on or ight and heavy transfer. & BOYD. I AGE WORKS . >11 and are prepared to do? R ALL KINDS. xr i n : n_ >v iigou.-j aim ^urrwges a specialty* the best men that can be proin his place. We are turning e South, and we can substantiate e work going on. Don't forget )ld Stand. Yours for business, (AGE WORKS, Iry that Saves Your Linen. NI)ItY, the Oldest, Largest and Best . They wash without injurious chem>rovod machinery?they handle your e no more wear to your garments than ble for you to make garments look m nl work equal to now?those fine fabrics v look. Shirts, Collars and Cuff* are , h, whichover you prefer?polish tha itch. New necic and wristbands reA trial has convinced others?may lay and returns Saturday. SSTES, Agent, Union, 8, 0 >*j-}