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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY ?DY THE? UNION TIMES COMPANY Skooxd Floor Times Building VER POHTOKKIOE, BtLL PhONF. No. 1. L. G. Young, Manager. Registered at the Postofllce in Union, 8. C., as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year ------- - fl.CO Six months ------ 50 cents Three months ----- 25 cents. ADVERTISEMENTS One square, flrat insertion - - $1.00. Every .ibsequontinsertion - 50 cents. Con . acts for three months or longer will be nade at reduced rates. Locals inserted at 84 cents a lino. Rejected manuscript will not be re turned. Obituaries and tributes of respect will be charged for at half rates. UNION. 8. C., JULY 10. 1903. Begin our next seriul, "When Knighthood Was in Flower." A lady of high culture rend the book and was heard to say: "It is the choicest novel I ever read." Begins in this issue. Said a certain man to an irrepressib'e youth: '-All play and no work makes .Tack a dull boy." "Yes," replied the smart youth, "aud all work and no play makes Jack a brute." It is the happy mean that we must seek. It. is the middle man that is likely light. The diiightcr cl lhc sheiitT of Barnwell county dro.'e <. H a 1110b of ten men who had gathered at the j id to s. ize a prisoner and lynch him. The young lady drew a "shooting iron" and the ten men withdrew. A mob is a cowardly thing, anyway. Do not imagine that the world won'd have any trouble iu movimr on if vc.ti should happen to drop out of the race. No one man affects the condition of affairs as a whole to any great degree. Theie are perhaps a dozen men ready to step in and take up your work and carry it forward. We would suggest that Senator Mark Hanna choose for the text of his next sermon to the Salvation Army people the 21th verse of the loth chapter of Mark: "How hard is it for them that tru^L in riches to No man can measure the power of' the influence exerted by a good life. The ministry of such a life carries blessings to many of whom the good man never heard. The calm dignity, the beautiful helpfulness and the inspiration of a true life are beyond all measure. Wo arc glad to see that the new engine purchased by the town authorities is giving satisfaction. With a fine rock quarry, rock crusher, engine and cars, we hope that we shall soon have the very best of streets. We are glad to note thut the town authorities seem bent on bringing about that very thing. Tho present epidemic of lynchings is in large degree the result of President Roosevelt's utterances and actions upon matters involving the negro problem. His ignorance of the real conditions, and his desire to "play to the galleries" have led him into doing and saying some foolish things with respect to the negro. We beg that our subscribers glance at the label on their paper and see whether the time has expired or not. It the time has expired, will you not send in the one dollar for a years renewal? The long, dull summer time Is upon us. One dollar may mean very little to the subscriber. Several hundred dollars mean a great deal to us. _ The controversy which has been going on for several days in The State between Rev. Mr. Ingle and "father" Fleming, the catholic priest, was called off by The State editor, with Tuesday's issue. It is well enough that the editor forced the matter to a close. The public is not Interested in religious wrangles in a newspaper. Resides, it is impossible for either combatant to keep cool and buck to the truth. Men miy, in some cases, engage in u political controversy without "losing their heads." But whoever heard of a religious controversy, waged by individuals belonging to ditlerent churches, that did not degenerate into a howling wrangle? If these two gentlemen wish to cross swords, let them fight it out., no one would care a nickel's worth. But do pray let them keep their wrangles out of the homes of those who are not concerned in the least about the matter, j LEARN HOW TO REST. There are many advocates in behalf of faithful work. Almost every paper and magazine, whether it be devoted to the interest of the young or the old, will give considerable space to some phase of this question. The young boy is told how to get on in the world. When the advico is sifted down it is seen that the advico might be summed up in one word: Work. Be faithful in your work, stick to your work, do your very best in your work. All this is good advice. But there is another side to the question which should bo thought of. There are many who havo learned how to be diligent workers, yet have failed to find out the art of resting. The over-wrought business man and the tired housewife may well study how to rest. It is a fruitful subject for consideration, andono , that should lead to happy results. Some peoplo are ashamed to be seen in a hammock. They think it shows laziness. Yet it is a fact that five minutes at noon spent in lying prone upon the back with muscles relaxed is worth an hour's sittiug. Upon a bed, hammock, the grass, the floor? anywhere that pure air may be breathed?throw yourself full length and let tho tired muscles relax and the tired nerves rest. Resting is a science and an art, and is just as much a part of a sound education as any one thing a man or woman should know. If business men knew better how to rest they could do more work and enjoy better health. If tho housewives knew better how to rest there would be happier and more comfortable homes. AN INCREASING WONDER. The big dam under construction at Neal's Shoals offers food for speculative thought. The rapid increase in the number of uses to which electricity has been put, and the wonderful improvement made in almost every case, inspire one with the confidence lo predict yet greater things. It is not au idle fancy to surmise that it will be but a short time before the whole country will bo united by electric lines. And what is to hinder the ultimate introduction of electric lights into the homes in the rural districts, as well as in the town communities? There is power enpytfiiiJn i re /lifrljtTf dnve" every spindle in every mill in the county, run an electric car by every door and light up the interior of every house in the county. The close touch established between the towns and country by means of the electric lines is going to enter largely as a factor in the solution of some of the problems that confront modern civilization. The advantages of the town are brought to the door of the man living iu the county, while the advantages of country life may be obtained by the resident in town. The inconveniences of the life in the country drive many people to town. Better school advantages, less of loneliness, greater conveniences in the way of appliances about the home?these and other things drive many people from country to town. Electricity? light, motor power, and the telephone ?has done much to equalize matters, and the evidence goes to show that we are just in the infancy of the wonderful developments in electricity. The message: "What hath God wrought?" although wonderfully appropriate when it was sent flashing over the wires, seems now, in the light of subsequent events, hardly appropriate. 'I he ticket scalper is one individual that the railroads find it hard to manage. Even the courts are unable to put down his sharp practices. That they defraud the railroad is an evident fact. What of the man who purchases a ticket from one of theso "brokers?"' Doubtless he may have invested in it without giving the matter serious thought. To consider the matter seriously one hfls to arrive at the conclusion that it is not altogether the honest thing. Besidep, it is the existence of these ticket scalpers that tnukes it impossible for the rail roads to give low rates. The ticket scalpers business is crooked and we should steer clear of him. That negro preacher in Delaware who said in a sermon that he had rather trust himself in a den of hyenas than in the arms of white men talks foolishness." If that's the way he feels and talks perhaps he had bet ter steer clear of the white people. Such wild ranting on the part of this fool may lead to more bloodshed, and certainly does the negro's cause no goo I. I A ?*ir"v urnmmmm?? Ifc is not our purpose to undertake (( to dictate to the town authorities (c how they are to conduct the business <j of the town. But we would respect- ! fully beg that the street venders allowed to occupy a place on Main street near our office be Rtopped from wasting so mech lung power. The '3 noise is certainly a great annoyance ' to more than a few people. ( Tho game of ball which was played i between tho lawyers and doctors Tuesday afternoon was witnessed by ! a large crowd. Tho stores on Main ( streot were closed and the sW^eet de- j serted. Tho playing was not great u from a professional standpoint, but was greatly onjoyod by tho assembled multitude. Tho absence of professionalism was the chief charm. This I is a move in tho right direction. Let ,? us enter into these sports for the rec- j J reauon ana neaitn mey airora. bo y long as we keep oat the spirit of j gambling and professionalism,the gain is very great. More games like the Tuesday's game would be helpful and j enjoyable. There is a wholesome awakening in many quarters to the need for a return to a simpler life. The high pressure methods of modern civilization are not conducive to human hap- | piness nor to lasting prosperity. Both in social life nnd in business activities men aro learning that it I pays to go slowly. What blessing is / there in wealth if ono must wreck health and happiness to secure it? I What satisfaction is there in '-'leading 1 society," if ono has to pull and tug like a draught horse to do it? What joy is there in the mad indulgence of ( a thirst for pleasure if there must follow tho pain that comes with reac- i tion? One cannot seperate action I and re-action. The cause must pro- j duce the effect and the effect must jl follow the cause. Men are beginning i to realize this and are beginning to ) seek safer paths for their feet. j South Union Dots. , ijj riM 1 i - 1 - * At? tr. * * - . II iuh uu/.ziug wneei 01 tne jvnuung / Mill was quietly at rest on the Fourth to give the enjoyment seekerB an op- / portunity to celebrate one of our r. most noted holidays. Some parties f of young people gathered at different , points to enjoy the day. Late in the afternoon, far into the distance, strains of music and laughter could debted; many thanks to Mr. J. H. p Gault for the day's pleasure. ir Miss Tillie Goodman extended about fifty-six invitations to an ico tl cream supper Friday night; those a who attended will long remember the w pleasant evening spent. p Quite a number of young people fi gathered at the home of Miss Mamie o McDaniel Saturday night to hear the a Victor Talking Machine which has been recently purchased at Mr. J. n H. Speurs, it being the nicest and tl most distinct ever heard at the Ex- y celsior Knitting Mill. g Mrs. Presnell and children are on a c visit to her mother's in Lenoir, N. C.; s her husband, Supervisor Presnell, ac- t companied her as far us Charlotte. c We are all glad to see work going s on so nicely with the school house, t which promises to be a handsome s brick structure. This building, which S has so long been needed, is highly s appreciated by both parents and li children. o Mr. J. W. Gilbert is having a neat J cottage erected on Church street. v Miss Theresa Lee, from Cedar a Springs Institute, is at home spend- r ing vacation wtth her father to the v delight of her many friends. I Mrs. Raifer, of Cross Anchor, is c visiting the family of Mr. Horace v Lee. s Rev. I). E. Cumak, ournewMetho- J dist pastor, gave a very interesting talk Wednesday night at the reading c room from the 12th chapter of a Kcclesiastes: "Remember now thy t creator in the days of thy youth." c What more fitting representative R could be had than the worthy speaker. P Mr. Jessie Rankin is quite sick with typhoid fever. h Mrs. C. Hart, who has been quite S sick with fever, is improving. o Mr. L. I). Scott died at his moth- c er's residence on Church street Son- h day evening at i o'clock. His many fi friends extend their sympathy and L condolence to his beloved ones in tl their sad hour of boreavement. d Fi DELIS. JONESVlLhE JOTTINGS. IV b Picnics?Barbecues?S. Convert- w flow-Personals? Two Deaths. w 5 Jonebvii-le, July ('?.?The 4th was gi celebrated by both white and colored '' M people of our town and community. The barbecue and picnic given by the o1 white people wus lurgely attended by M town and country people and the fcable3 were loaded down with all w w kinds of pic-nics and then the barbecued shoats and hash made the din- p| ncr complete, and abundant ice water j n| and ice lemonade by the barrel and j the large crowd feasted to thoir satis- j vi faction. Kverything was quiet and lovely except one little squabble caused by ono fellow stepping on an- j., others toes which caused a little >ip- v. i | KEW I You can I new an< | A T T I I We mention bi h Fine Corded Dimitie t\ pretty neat figure tin only limited quanl jg xy, vaiue oe, to i Kfl quick at 1000 yards fine soft fi ife ish Bleach, 10 to S U yard lengths, the ' M quality at n? Linen Oolor Crash, Th li) is a 4'Crasher," vali $ 8c to 10c, sale pri< I; only ,11 "Empress Organdies ? solid colors, gree pink, blue, linen, r< j and black, worth IS M "special" at jjf New Lot Ladies' Colla 11| the H. & I, brand, a I! sizes and height h price IrZ | | We will giv ^ fine dress g Watch for ii I MUTUAL E). le and all was soon peaco and harlony again. Over on the other side of the town ' ie colored people had a barbecue nd an Odd Fellow's parado which as very creditable to them, a) all lssed off quietly. The colored band rom Kelton made music for both ccasions, first for the white people nd then at their own celebration. The Jonesville Township Interdeominatioual Sunday School Convenion was held at New Hope church esterday. Tho convention was oranized by electing J. \V, Scott, hairman, and George M. Fowler, ecretary. The topics announced in he published program were all disussed in a forceful manner which hould be productive of much good to he Sunday School cause in the townhip. Reports showed the Sunday ichool work to be alive in the townhip and well organized. The good adies of New Hope spread a sumptu us dinner for all present, Mr. R. ones Belue, a young man from Union rho is blind, performed on the organ, .nd he handles the organ like it was 10 more than a play thing; the music ras fine led by Messrs. B. W. Whitock, J. B. Lancaster and Joe Lanasfcer. The convention finished its rork about 4 p. m. and adjourned by inging, "Praise God From Whom 111 Blessings Flow." There was a good rain all over this uuiitry yesieraay evening wmcn was i welcome visitor, and today the emperature is a little lower and the rops with the lino season in the round are growing about as fast as lossible to do. There is a new force of hands working on the Pacolet River under the luperintendency of Mr. Hill, taking ut, opening, drying, and repacking otton from the late wrecks. The ands are all negroes, most of them rora about Augusta. Mr. Hill is not aking out any cloth now, he suys hat will keep an indefinite time uner water and he will save the cotton rst. Mrs. H. 8. Porter, of Kelton, and Irs. James Burgess, of Jonesville, oth died last week. Mrs. Porter as (W years of age and Mrs. Burgess as over 70 years of age. They were oth good Christian ladies and have one to enjoy the fruits of well spent ves in the service of their Lord and raster. Mrs. ?. R. Aycock and children, f Clintoq, are visiting at her father's, rayor N. B. Eison. Mr. Vernon Askew, of Mt. Tabor, as in our town on business last i eek. There were quite a number of peole in our town last Saturday from II parts of the country. Mr. J. J. Littlejohn and family sited the family of Mr. Dutbin Litejohn, of Asbury, yesterday. Sir. John P. O'Shields and family ave ii oved from Pacol'et to Joneslle. Tkleiuomk, |L f GOT always find somet i attractive HE M U 1 elow a few of the new fS, I New Val. Li is, i' sertions, B hi- -J/ 3c. 4c, 5c, jo || 12h4c andn ^C' I Pearl Buttoi 50 just in, pe 0C | 15c and 7HsC. | Persian Lai lis I Linons, I ue !n gandy, See hi at.p.nawlt UV HI www ? v? ... 5c. S ed, prices .?? I 20c. 25c. 3 I nj I New Curtail ?" I Scrim, blc ,c' ii unbleache 10e. I 5c, 10c, ?s rs .11 | Yard Wide ;s, a value t 10c. with 13c C e you a few dots abc roods and silks . next t. Some good things f DRY G00I UNION 8HOB COMPANV'^ chi WHY I More-Edwin Clapp's $5, $? I Walk-Over $3.50 and T\ xl _ juon me r streets of now than | other Shot BECAI TheyXfit b look bettei wear bett( (Our name stamped on c WU1VI Will J Union Sh' Watching Your Shoi Main Street, ml * hing | 3 ruAL est things: | ice and In- I eading, etc- m 7c, 8c. 10c, | iii? HH AVVt mi as, new lot ir doz-> 10c, m 20c. | vns, India j| 'rench Or- [|| itch Lawns, j| >t just open- i | 10c, 15c, 5c and 50c. j)j l Swiss and j I sached and d. Prices ( %, 15c and 25c. | Bleaoh, a o compare 1|| otton. Price 5c. ? ut our j| week. | or you. 1$ 38 CO. I >E? BBBT rlAPB. ' S IT ) and $7 Shoes Vnd $4.00 Shoes lew Union any u I JSE etter, ? and 3r. (very pair.) m by oe Co., i e interest. Union, S C.