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\ !' : a diplomatic : * pointer. l\[ [Original.] * j S When Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Compton j appeared In Washington, there was some (llthculty in making them out. It , ~ was generally conceded that Mrs. Compton was of a superior grade to her husband?that Is, she had the mannerisms of society, which her husband had not. Mr. Compton laughed rather loud, while Mrs. Compton laughed very softly, though an expert iu caste would have detected that it was _ rather artificial tb in natural. \> The minister from Auraula?there Is j no such country as Auraula; the name i is used to stand for a kingdom which it would not do to mention openly?be- 1' came devoted to Mrs. Compton. Either ! mis or .tii-s. v ompton became devoted to the ambassador. We must have a name for the minister, so we will call liltn the Marquis of Carlbas. lie was j regarded ps one of the brightest of the ft diplomatic corps aud withal the most reticent. He had a way of furnishing items to reporters without giving them- i 1' information which, though it did not satisfy, never antagonized them. "Marquis," suid Mrs. Coinpton one 7 evening when with the ambassador, J "there Is a rutuor that the war between your people and the Wlsterlaus"?another fictitious name?"is about to cease. 1 hear the United States will intervene." "All depends upon the emperor of Wisteria." "Indeed! What do you Auraulans e.\i>ect him to do'r" "We exi?ect him to do nothing." 7 "That implies that he Is l>eut on doing something." _ "If so It is the first time he has ever j; done anything. He is the laziest sovereign on the face of the earth." "I thought possibly that you would trust me just a little since we have he I come such good friends," said the lady, I with a hurt expression. "I don't see Low you diplomats ever marry; j-ou must always have secrets from the wo- j man who loves you." i ? As Mrs. Compton spoke the last j words she looked up meaningly at the j marquis. "My clear Mrs. Oomptou," he replied. i_ "I know nothing as yet of the subject \\ you are mentioning. Ask me something that I know?the methods, for |, Instance, hy which we diplomats act? , it lid I will show you that any woman {a who?who loves me will be repaid for ! her devotion." "Well, then, how do you communicate important information to your sovereign without having it known to the world?" ' "By a cipher code." i| "What Is your code?" "It Is too conqti^^i#*^,' make you famillnr^Uth 'i>v considerable _ Mrs. Compton pondered; then she asked, "What's your word for peace?" Tax," replied the marquis. 'Tax? What a funny word! What's your word for war?" "Voblscum." Tax and voblscum! Seems to me , I've heard something like that some- I where." Mrs. Compton had made a step In a ' plan she had formed nud began to I consider her next one. Presently she j added: "Promise me one thing." "Anything." I ^ "Telephone me when you are about i to send'your cablegram on this subject I to your sovereign." 1t "If tliere i.s time." "Keep ine posted as to when you ex- ! | pcct tlie matter to be settled, and I | will go at n moment's notice." "I promise." A few days later Mrs. Compton was I summoned to the Aumnlan embassy. ' Calling a carriage, she proceeded tbitli- > er at a rapid pace. She was ushered Into the marquis' private ortice. "I am sending an important message ; to my government," he said. "It is impossible without betraying a sacred " trust to show It to you. I am going Into the other oflice for a few moments, and you will he alone here." He looked meaningly at u paper lying on his desk and weut out. Mrs. Comp- i ton rushed to the paper and ran her | eye over a number of words which to ' her were meaningless. But one attract- ed her attention?the word pax. When S the mnrquls returned she gave him a look indicating her profound appreciation of ids net. Returning to her hotel, ebe found her husband wulting for her. I "Well?" he exclaimed eagerly. "It's pence." Without a word he rushed to his tele- plione and, calling up his New York I atockbroker, ordered him to buy a million in urniilnn bonds Immediately. Mr. and Mrs. Comptou's expectation that pence would be announced and " the bonds rise in price was disappoint- | ed. There was no Intervention, no |>eace. She did not see the Marquis of Carabas again, for he soon after took bis vacation. The bonds sank In price, and Mr. Coinpton's were sold out at a loss. One day the couple went to a Roman . Catholic church to hear some fine music, and during the services the priest pronounced the words "Par voblscum." They looked at each other meaningly. Later, meeting a priest, Mrs. Compton asked him what the words meant. "Feace be with you," replied the priest, and Mrs. Compton thanked him and said good morning. The marquis told the story when he . reached home Illustrative of the curl- i oslty of Americans and American women especially. "Rut how did you Introduce the word pax?" asked a listener. "Oh, the cipher Includes certain check 2 words here and there that mean nothing. 1 used pax for one of them." t ^ SPENCER TROWBRIDGE. * 1 f Special Advertisements Notice# will be inserted in this column at he rnto of 25 words or less for 25c one issue, j our issues for 75c. Additional linos over' wonty tlve words5o a line. SUBSCRIPTIONS received for The State and all other papers and magazines. E. H. Seaife. IIG LOT of fresh cereals! We offer specials this week in the best and most popular of all cereajs, fresh I Egg-O-See., 10 cents per package. 3 packages for 25 cents. This offer good only for one week. Lay you in a supply. The Union Grocery Co., everything, good to eat. kitchen, pantry and bath-room to /ANTED?Delivered at Union, S. C., too Cedar Posts, 8'/j feet each. Means Beaty. E YOU want everything about your look clean, spick and span without much work, order a package of our Old Dutch Cleaner. You can do more satisfactory cleaning with only one to cents package of Old .Dutch Cleaner in a few hours than you, ^an o in a day without it. The Union Grocery Company. :OR Flavoring Extracts try the Palmetto Drmr Co. Once used von will use no other. ) 11) you know that good, wholesome, vinegar, is not only appetizing and rclishable, but healthy? The Vinegar we offer you will meet the test of the Uniter States, or any State in the Union. We sell the famous H. J. Heinz's pure apple cider, and Pickling vinegar; also the famous Monogram Vinegar. Send or bring your jug, and let us till it if you want good vinegar. The Union Grocery Co. "OR Combs and Hair finishes call I on the Palmetto Drug Co. 'OR your pastry, cake baking and high grade cookery, order a live or ten pound pail of Simon Pure Lard; a little higher in price, but without question the finest article ever packed in leaf lard. Made from genuine leaf fat. Fresh lot at thcplace where you can buy everything good to eat. The Union Grocery Co. RKH?A buggy whip given away with every 75'* size ?f the Seneca 1 Stock Food at The Palmetto Drug C< nnpany. flLI. HAVE t':is week our last barrel of Ye low Denver Onoin Setts. y express. If you haven't supplied yourself with all that you wish, don'- i il to be on hand when this barrel arrives, as our last shipment of two ] barrels was sold out the day they j arrived. Don't forgit us for Gar-j den Seeds of every kind and Iri h j Potatoes. The Union Grocery Co., for everything in seed. LIST Received a full line of trusses and crutches at the Palmetto DrugCompany, y'imv DV 1 FT i; -fni. ^... wholcsomc?a vegetable probiet that I is thoroughly high-grade and fr?pcnd j able. Cheaper than hog lard We get a fresh shipment every ten or twenty days. Will make y<>4 a wholesome price by the tub. SVe us and save money on everything to cat. The Union Grocery Co. "OR KENT?Six room cottage, all modern conveniences, large piazzas, situated on corner Wallace and Main St rets. Apply to Mrs. 1). U. Wallace. itp. 3 ASH paid for all scrap Iron. Copper. Brass, Lead, and Zinc. Also all kinds of old rubber. Inquire at Berlin's kVonder Store. i4-2t. LEGGETT'S Gilt Ed'e. Saner's and the famous Blue Ribbon Extracts; every bottle we sell guaranteed to be absolutely pure, lualthy and wholesome; all flavors. None but the best goods offered. Send us our orders for everything in Extracts. The Union Grocery Co. )ON"T miss the "Soap Sale" at the Rice Drug Co. ^ FEW MORE kegs that we offer at exceptional bargains; 10 gallop size New Orleans Molasses. This will finish up two cars for this season. If you want a bargain get a keg ?>i i\m> uciorc ?vc ci<i>t! 0111 inis remnant. We can suit you i? you can be suited. The Union Grocery Co. JAN FELICE, the cigar of Quality, for gentlemen of taste. The Rice Drug Co. TCH cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never tails. Sold by Union Drug Co. 52-3111 F YOU want meat quality and meat satisfaction, order the famous Ferris Hams and Breakfast Bacon from the Unoin Grocery Co. 7.AT Conida's Candy, something nice, at the Palmetto Drug Co. Union Grocery Co. Fresh shipments every week; also the famous Star Ham and other high grade meats. Prices lower than yau get elsewhere. >150 PER MONTH sure to good Agents, handling the world's greatest of Hair Tonics. Absolutely the greatest seller in America today. Nothing else like it. Sells at almost every home over and over again. $7.00 clear profit on each dollar. Write today for full particulars, with real chance of a lifetime. Address J. F. Clark, Conway, Ark. 7OR SALE?One good horse 7 years old, any lady can drive it, well broken; will work anywhere. L. D. Smith. >,500 POUNDS Toilet Soap, to go at 9 cakes for 25c. Big lot, but mind you, do not get left. Sale begins Saturday, 0 ? '" ? ai,d will only last 10 days. The Rice Drug Co. ^ Notice of Enrollment for Glty Democrat Primary Election. In pursuance of the rules and regi lations of the Democratic party of tli City of Union. South Carolina, a Den ocratis Primary Klection will be hel in the City of Union on the 7th ds of May, 1907. for the purpose of non mating a Democratic candidate for tl office of Treasurer of the City of Uni.c For the purpose of enrolling voter who are qualified under the Rules an Regulations governing this Primai Klection, and who were not enrolled 1 the last enrollment, prior to the la general city election, the Books of Fa rollment will be open In the For Wards of the City of Union from tl yth day to the 1,3th day, inclusive, i the month of April, 1907, before tl following boards and at the places ii dicated: WARD 1. Haile's Shoe Store?W. J. Haile, , B. Richards, and C. II. Norman. WARD 2. Union Shoe Co.'s Store?R. A. Ol pliant. S. Means Pentv nn.l Hne vi Goforth. WARD 3. McLure Mercantile Co.'s Store?, F. McLurc, Lewis Jolly, and C. j Summer. WARD 4. Court House?J. D. High, W. I Parks, and W. B. Hill. J. G. Long, Chairman. J. G. Hughes, Secretary. , April 2, 1907. * TYNER'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY. Many Have Dyspepsia and Don't Know Do you belch up wind? Taste yot food after eating? See specks befot the eyes? Are you pale and haggard Does your heart flutter? Are you di; zy? Do you have pains in side c back? Risings or pimples on the skin Are you.low spirited? Is there a son taste? lireath bad? Headache? Wea kidneys? Bilious? Constipated? Ar you nervous? If so, you have Dyspej sia, and it is a dangerous conditio! To cure, take Tyner's Dyspepsia Rcir edy. It is made for just such trouble and "symptoms. Tyner's Dyspepsi Remedy removes acids from the stoir aeh, strengthens weak stomachs, an cures the worst Dyspepsia or Indiges tion. Druggists or by express * 5 cents a bottle. Money refunded if i fails to cure. The Rice Drug Co., Ur ion, S. C. Advertised Letters. Advertised letters remaining in Ur ion post office for week ending Apr 5, 1907. I - Rush 1\. Br-itvu. lr.Un Beat\, (.?Thomas Ch rnl-TS. I >?Willie I )*c < s vi. I ?Addie KuiViiik!, Martha 1'aure. G? Nina G!o*m Mattic G:tdi. 1 > w r.- if.... * i? \ > . i . i i ?i n;i) m;. ? Patina J ft *s. I ?J. J. Luarch icfci t in'.s-.v M ? Charlie M' H a LI. Mi Sou*" Mason. S M"?. t ,M S!".'?ir? I I - Mia. .'V l p.II M. Wa/.I. ! II. r.' Wilbur-, 1 ul "a . V- ! Prisons calling for the above lettci will please say if advertised and \vi |be required to pay one cent for the delivery. J. C. Hunter, P. M. This is worth Saving. The following simple home-mat mixture is said to relieve any form ? Rheumatism or backache, also clean: and strengthen the kidneys and Hlai dcr, overcoming all uinary disorder if taken before the stage of bright disease: Fluid F.xtract Dandelio one-half ounce; Compound Kargo one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsap rilla, three ounces. Mix by shaktt well in a bottle and take hr tsaapoo ful doses after meals and at bedtim ! A well-known authority states th I these ingredients are mainly of veg ! table extraction, and harmless to us land can be obtained at small cost fro any good prescription pharmacy. Tho: j who think they have kidnev trouble < I suffer with laine back or weak bin ] tier <>r Rheumatism, should give tli i prescription a trial, as no harm c; ! possibly follow its use, and it is sa 1 to do wonders for some people. I ?? Cures Blood, Skin Diseases, Cancer, Create Blood Purifier Free. If your blood is impure, thin, di eased, hot or full of humors, if yt i have blood poison, cancer, carbuncle eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itchin I risings and bumps, scabby, pimply ski j bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or ai I blood or skin disease, take Botan I Blood Balm (B. B. B.) Soon all sor heal, aches and pains stop and the blo< lis made pure and rich. Druggists < I by express per large bottle. Samp ! free by writing Blood Balm Co., A | lanta, Ga. B. B. T?. is especially a vised for chronic, deep-seated cases, lit cures after all else fails. Sold ! Union S. C.. by Rice Drug Co. ai (Duke Drug Co. ! r. Good to Eat 1 That's why everyone likea I i^ff n S/Cfff'U THE DAINTY DESSERT (Approved by Pore Food Commissioner*.) Easily Prepared.?Simply odd boiling water and let cool. Flavor $ : Lemon, Orange, Itaspberry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Cherry, Peach. 10c. per package, enough for large family, at all grocers. M ninstrated li*bcu"S'\ Recipe Book m fa -4 sa iree* * Highest award a( all Expositions. I The Genesee Pure Feed Ce.. Le Roy, N.Y. Subscribe for The Times; $1.00. If^Yoi n S|^/OR YOUR F i- JaJ No Matter What Your Property le JB If I <li<l not have the ability in ffw this'.advertisement. This "ail" i ic of new properties, and I am just i- to pay for the cost of these '"a* estate business today, j JRL Why not put your property i j 1 will not only be able to sel iKx quick sales. I have the most coi 9 country and a field force of men I jkL I do not handle all lines usu# i- -and lots of it- or go out of busi I . I expect to find, at the clow of tl but it will first be necessary for W doesn't matter whether y?>u have J. it ia worth, or where it is loca p. I will tell you how and why complete plan FREE OF CHAlt CV of great value to you, even if you x If you want to buy any kind C0 requirements. I will guarantee t 5 David P. Taff, The j0,OOO k CAIKES OF TOILET SOAP | 9 Cakes for 25c. jj FfOR 10 DAYS o begins Saturday, 6, 9 a. m. For cash onlw. w iti .^ct uftc' jthtfs special sale. Don't imfiss this opportunity to J lay* in a supply of nice .ijToilet Soap at this advertising price. THE / [pee Drug Co. j ^)|n;| -i- "i jw ! oj anujiuoo |frs Full Cream Cheese - 20c 111 Quaker Oats - - 2 for 25c ir Cream of Wheat - 2 for 35c Postum Cereal Coffee 15 and 25c Can/Corn - - 10 and 25c Can Salmon - 10, 15 and 20c u': Tomatoes - - - 2 for 25c = <c Co^ee - - 15, 20 and 25c Royal Baking Powder :s J 10 and 25c Goifi Luck Baking Powder a- < 5 and 10c Parrot and Monkey Baking e. * Powder - - 5 and 10c I MaJ^le Syrup, per quart 40c o.j Apple Vinegar per gallon 40c "!' Phone to me your orders, L W. Newell Smith ?n ; DID YOU EVER mi i Stop to think that THE J; PALMETTO DRUG CO. is "y reaHy the place for you all es tci buy your drugs and 'r have your prescriptions l! filled. We want to imas press upon the people ,'!] that you save money and get your goods quick Iwhen you buy drugs and have your prescriptions fifled at The Palmetto Drug Co. IRYE BREAD! AT W. Newell Smith's. I am handling Geilfuss* Bakery Bread from SpartanI burg by express. Special orders for Rye and Graham Bread Solicited. Phone 126. 1 J WANT ?EAL ESTATE 01 I CAN GET IT r is Worth, or io What Town, City, Stak and facilities to soli your property, I certa (like all toy other "ads") is practically sut as sure to sell these properties an?l make < Is," and make a goou profit besides. Tin unong the number that will lie sold as a re II it?some time?rlmt will l?e able to sell it mplete and up-to-date equipment, I have to tind buyers. illy carried by the ordinary real estate agei ness. 1 can assure you I am not going *'tit u* year, that I have sold twice, as many pn me to "list" more properties. I want to a farm, a home without any land, or a bu ted. If yon will write a letter of inqu 1 can quickly convert the property bit ,(.4E and terms for handling it. The infor should decide not to sell. You had better I of a Farm, House or Business, in any par o fill them promptly and satisfactorily. Land Man, 415 Kan. Ai aooosoooo* | ?LB=* ^ =*=C g Different from other oil ?| o# economy, cleanliness I NEW PES 1 Wiek Blue Flami |S saves fuel expense and less Hi a strong working flame i HI under immediate control K without overheating the ] ra sizes. Every stove warn HI dealer's, write our neares |S circular. M\ is /he best lamp for all-roun< HHi Made of brass throughout and be; MM Perfectly constructed; absolutely WHI in light-giving power; an ornaix 9H| Every lamp warranted. If not gMNQ i write to our nearest agency. 8H STANDARD OIL COl (UlKWBroiUTCD Hn FIRST A1 SHIELD Bfifi WMean $ $ ma mm buy or wear th BV ease and durability, * 8BB toe the mark eOUD BY RELIABLE MM M. C. KISER < ATLAN1 TOO win on It Mcln DR. T. F. LITTLEJOHN DENTIST OfTICEr NICHOLSON RANK BUILDING orricc HOURS 5:30 a. m, lo 6 p. m. PHONE 117. ' BI ^ " CASH I' * BUSINESS X i, or Territory it is Located. Jf inly could not afford to pay for ^JT v to place on my list a number * enough money in commMona at is why 1 have so large a real suit of these "ads?" quickly. I am n specialist in branch oltices throughout the its. I MUST SELL real estate J? of business. On the contrary, Km perties as I did the past year, list YOURS and SELL it. It siiiess; It doesn't matter what iry and mail it to mc today, o cash, and will give you my ^^P mation I w ill give you will lie ML. write today before you forgot it. t of tho country, toll me your JK e., Topeka, Kas. O ^ The New ? 00 Stove \ = % ? stoves. Superior because I i, and easy operation. The 1 IFECTION : Oil Cook-Stove I sens the work. Produces I nstantly. Flame always H Gives auirlr i>Aot?Uo kitchen, hiade in three fi| anted. If not at your H t agency for descriptive H Lamp 1 household use. I 1 autifully nickeled. U r.~~I?yl-* r r safe; unexcelled / lent to any room. at your dealer's, / | IIP ANY t LAST ND SHOES m de to all who ^9| em. In style,MB ' Shield Brand Shoes " of perfection. BMW mcrc?1ant8 only )0., Manufacturers.^^? A ca. w IDAI I TAP infih Lkiu m )BACCO B very best leaf that we can buy HH best leaf market in the world. 9 prefer a natural leaf tobacco ly say that after one trial of Hp 'J NATURAL LEAF H sfvohr in ths future. Every merchant HB 'Urm don't, insist on htt getting it for you. iX??Write us for our special prices B|p 11 mm///^r T/f/i pp" FOR RENT or half share of crop.? A small farm near Union. Land partly prepare. Comfortable house, good orchard and tine wate. The work done will he free to renter or cropp- ? er. Address Union Times for further information. Iff'' - v, ? yt * , *