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MACON PREPARING FOR CONFEDERATE REUNION ' It Will Eclipse Any Reunion Ever Held?Great Efforts Have Been Put Forth to ArrnmmnflfltA Veterans and Visitors. *? i HY BROWN M'mILLIN. Macon, Ga., Feb. 9.?In all probability no city in the South in the history of former Confederate reunions has-made greater strides so ?>arlv in preparation for such an enormous undertaking than Macon, andfat the present time arrangements are well under way auguring that the re-union to be held in Macon^May 6-7-8-9 will be the most elaborate as well as the most com-, plefcely arranged in the history of the' South. Already departmental cointoittees are at work in a systematic manner in an effort to have the city, in perfect condition lor entertaining the 160,000 visitors who will have to be housed and fed. The general committee, with Gol. W. A. Harris at the head, is supervising the work of the departmental com mittees. And last but not least, the cotntnittees from the various ladies' organizations are doing everything in their power to see that their important part in the work of preparation is as complete in detail as any other element of this gigantic undertaking. Macon is prepared to praise $100,000-if neceesary for the entertainment of the heroes and the families of heroes who will flock to the city in'May, and from the; scope of the work already accomplished it seems no jjjtone will; be left unturned to make this re-union the most suecesutil in history. Detail has been the;xnotto of each committee and it is the main object of these bodies to have a system of, entertainment at work in May in tfhich there will not be a: flaw nor defect. 3*9 one Visiting the re-union Central City Park will revive the spirit of war times, for spread out in the May sunlight will be acres of white tents housing comfortably the men who wore the grey. And the comfortable entertainment of these veterans will be a matter of the greatest care at the hands of the committees which will make it an especial point that they shall not suffer the slightest discomfort. Special care will also be paid to the matter of sanitation and the entire camp will be under military control. Maj. J. A. Thomas will be in charge of the encampment. 4 - As to the commissary department and its importance at the re-union it suffices to state that there will be about 15,000 mouths to be fed three times daily. And along this line it will come as pleasant news that already Macoii business men and thfe committees are mapping out plans 4 M.Myvl'aV.!- A! i? meet vims contingency, tnese preparations promising to eclipse in perfection those of any other previous re-union. The best food will be bought, none but experienced chefs will be employed, cleanlinees wil\ be the salient motive of the commissary department and the "fat of the land" will be served as none too good for the men who fought for home and principle. At the same time at which the battle of preparation and the skirmishes before the big event swing on, under the leadership of the general and departmental committees, the Ladies' Auxiliary, of which Mre. W. D. Lamar is in charge, is silently but skillfully working for two ends, these being that visitors to the re-union shall not suffer for lack of accommodations/ and that Macon, the City Beautiful of Georgia, shall blossom forth ill her greatest beauty and in her richest habiliments during the time the visitors are within her portals. These ladles have arranged with Congressman Bartlett at Washington that free flower seed be distributed in Maoon and tbey will urge > the -property owners to beanigyJ. their yards in the spring With these. Another. request which , is being made is tta*<all of the*ences of the city be whitewashed or painted for the gal* occasion. In the matter of accommodations a canvass of the whole city is now being made in an effort to secure quarters for the visitors in private residences who are unable to obtain places at the hotels. It is an assured fact that Macon will have quarters for all who wish to attend. Plans fofMdCoration 'are also being discussed by the ladies. A full-Hedged publicity department is in operation at the Chamber of Commerce building and this organization is laboring night and day to turn the eyes of the South to Macon. The lieautvful spring climate of this historic center, the warm hospitality of its people, for which it is LJ1 Royal has no substiti ^ making delicioi i m | Baking] || ABSOLUTE M The only Baking Po\* H from Royal Or noted, and its accessibility all give! assurance that this re-union will be! the greatest from the standpoint of I attendance ever held. Reduction of Cotton Acreage. Kelton, S. C., Feb. 12. Mr. Editor: If permitted through your kindness I will write a few lines in reference to the reduction of cotton acreage and express myself upon the same. If it will be a concerted action all over the cotton belt no living mortal can doubt the good that might be accomplished in the price of the fleecy staple, but that in my judgment will continue to be a hard proposition to solve as the farmers are so differently conditioned. There is a large portion of the cotton belt that doesn't require much fertilizer if any to produce a good crop, making it as easy for them to raise cotton at 8 or 9 cents as for a great many to raise it for 12 or 13 cents, so we see there is one strong point against united action. Then there are other points equally as strong, one of which is the poor white farmer and the negro, of which th^re are large numbers of , them renting the farms, paying from two to three bales of cotton to the plow, using fertilizer to make their crops, so he finds himself in such a condition he is compelled to make all the cotton he can.' If the reader will allow personal reference I moved two negroes on my farms to work on shares this year. Having nothing I was forced to let them have money to buy something to eat and wear before they did a lick of work. Fortunately for me I let one go. But I must see that the others plant a fair crop or else?-well, the reader understands the situation. Now let me say right here that I do not mean that we should raise all cotton and no corn, far from it, but we must if wefc ever expect to get along raise all the corn and other supplies on the farm regardless of what the price of cotton may bej j and all that doesn't adhere to this , rule must eventually suffer soon or ( late. | Now as all are fanoiliar with the Anderson or Rock Hill plan, as I stated at the beginning, it is all j right provided it is a profound united action. But I just wish to 1 say right here that the people living ] up here in the poor gully mountain f section, hardly in the cotton belt \ nohow, we never make much at the s best. I say let the battle be pitched j i in the lower part of the belt where; 1 now, if reports are true, they still U have thousands of bales yet in the field, there is the place to work for reduction. But for that those of us < that sold last fall might have gotten t more for ours. If they cannot gather r it it is folly to raise it. We in this t nnnf OAMmn A A jrwvi wvvivii wvyvi UKVV ttuf VU roi | * in the bale, so I believe that those who have lost so much by not having it gathered will consider these circumstances and conditions and | not undertake to raiae so much more than they can gather. I believe that if there was not anything said about redaction that it will work I just as welL I am a little afraid of * that plan for fear that all will think ] probably there might be a decrease < and all make their rows a little longer hoping to be profited thereby. < J. 6. Harris. j A Kind Letter. : ? . i Renno, S. C., Jan.ni.1A12 Mr. L; M. Rice, > *\ Union, S. C. ' Dear Sir: Enclosed' please find J poet office order for $2, which place i to my subscription for The Union Times. I wish you euccees in your future undertaking. Respectfully, J. D. Murphy. i Mies Lyl Milam, of Clinton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. W. Mullinax. jte for 8 is home-baked foods j(| fAI Powder I u rvnE. HX rder made W ape Cream of Tartar Clem son Extension Work. WEEVIL TREATMENT IN CORN. The beet time to handle the weevil is in the fall, when the corn is stored: but if you failed to do eo then, it is advisable to treat it now, since the weevil ie actively at work Lheee warm days, and will become sven more active later in the spring. Darbon bisulphide, or "Fuma," is the substance to be used. It can be )btained from local druggists at ibout twenty-five cents a p^-und, or in larger quantities from whole sale Jealers at about 15 cents per pound ielivered. This substance is a volatile liquid, evaporating rapidly when exposed, and giving off a foul smelling gas, almost three times as heavy as air. -Extreme care must he exercised in its use that neither matches nor fire in*..any form is Drought near the crib during fumigation, as the gas is easily inflammable, ??? ~?i?: ?J * - >ivA uu ca(jiui<iuii would iHi iiKeiy, to >ccur. i This substance should be applied it the rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 jubic feet of space, or, approximately 100 bushels of corn. Spread jacks over the surface of the corn ind pour the carbon bisulphide over ihese. Care should be taken .to nave plenty of room between the jorn pile and the top of the crib, to illow free movement of the max* who does the fumigating.' Beginning at the back of the crib, pour ihe liquid as uniformly as possible jver the surface of the corn- The gas given off being heavier than air links immediately down through die corn, and, penetrating to the weevils, kills them by suffocation. Carbon bisulphide is not dangerous ;o apply when care is exercised to tireathe as little of it ae is possible ipd to apply it as. quickly as is practicable. In the average crib,; confine the gas us long as possible; n mmm rtrao*. '' ?111 1?. ? v?'nxy > "V?J <-acw Ik Kill Iia?t3 mtirely escapexl within 48 hours. Fumigation with tjua strength of ;he liquid, so far as is knowp, in uo ivay injuries either the germinating )r feeding qualities of the. corn so. rented. Wilson P. Gee, Assistant Prof, of Entomology. February 3, 1912. A tight shoe cost a Baltimore girl ier right leg, amputation becoming leceseary to stay the spread of gangrene. She was probably wearing vhite shoes and endeavoring to otTiet the appearance of large size vhich they create by wearing them nuch too small.?Charlotte Observer. Aaron Prioleau,colored republican >f Charleston, is again contesting he seat of Congressman Legare. rhis is bis fourth contest, and every ,ime he has heretofore been awarded $2,000 for "expenses." HAIR HEALTH '* * ~ f You Have Scalp or Hair Trouble, Accept This Offer. When we promise your money back or the meie asking if Rexall "93T' Hair Tonic not do as we claim it will, /OU cevtmnlv have no reason for ?wn :>e4itatinr<to try it. We do dot writ you 0 obUgaSe yourself in any way;. We could not afford to ho strongly en? lorn- Rexall "93" Hair Tonic and con-1 inue to sqil it as we do, if it did pot do ill we eiaim. Should our enthon&xm airry us away, and Rexall "93" Hair ronic not give entire satisfaction to the users, they would lose faith in us and our statements, and in consequence, onr business prestige.would suffer. Therefore, when we assure you that Itexall "93" Hair Tonic will promptly eradicate dandruff, stimulate hair growth and prevent premature baldness, you may rest assured we know what we are 1 ll I 1411 Kill)! HUOUI. We honestly believe that Kexall "!Kl" Hair Tonic will <lo more than any other liuinan agency toward restoring hair growth and luur health. It is not greasy and will not gum the scalp or hair or i-ause permanent stain. It is aa pleasant to use as pure cold water. It comes in two sixes, prices 50 cents ami $1.00. Kemernher, you can obtain it onhr at our store,?The itexall .Stow. The Hire Drag Company. . \ . .v _ "Vox" Comes Again. Editor Union Times: It has been a long time since I have had anything to say to The Times readers and I thought during a lull in business affairs and between coughing spells, superinduced by a severe cold, I would take upon myself the task of writing you a abort letter. With us as with everybody else there is nothing to talk about but the cold weather and the low price of cotton as compared with the trouble and exmnso of mutm? ; ?I ? ?? Nearly all the cotton left over and kept for better prices was let loose this and last week at 10 cents per pound and farmers, many of them, were glad to gut it. I think our people have learned a lesson?that a reduction of the cotton acreage and the raising of more bread and foodstuffs is the correct solution of the- cotton problem, which has for years and years been mostly talk and "taffy." More wheat and oats have been sown in Gowdeysville and Draytonville townships than has been sown at any one time since the fall of <1881. The following year a bumper crop of both was raised and it appears that farmers thought they would never need any more and they practically quit sowing. L A few farmers adopted the "hog and, hominy" policy many years ago and they are the men who are living easy now. Your townsman, I Mr. W. R. Walker, is one of those. He "cut out" the cotton raising > business many years ago and he has a stock farm?hogs and cattle?that is a credit to any country. Ip his ; absence from home Mr. James L. Walker has charge of his business and he is managing it in a business like way. There has been a great many changes in this section since my writings to The Times has been suspended and I have been cut off in the new county of Cherokee, but 1 have been pushing my pencil in behalf of those whom I thought and still think I can help in many ways. The Gaffney Ledger has been extremely kind, patient and lenient towards me in my feeble attempts at journalism. At this work I spend all or most of my spare time and I think I love the work. My first newspaper writings were for The Union Times under the editorial management of the venerable R. M. Stokes, who insisted that 1 take up the work as its North Paeolfct correspondent, which I did after he convinced me that it was not hard. "Why," said he, among other things, "an account of a dog AnVti ***511 L/v '1 ?'???A * * i.Biu ttin m: i i:;iu Willi great micresi by those living away from the scene." ; Occasionally 1 get hold of a copy of The Times anil it seems like meeting with and renewing the acquaintance of an old friend. Mr. (1. Wash McKown, an old Confederate soldier, a member of Co. F, 1.1th S. C. Regiment, and at present commander of Camp Jeffries,' U. C: V., had the misfortune to Blip and fall on the ice some weeks ago and get his thi?h bone broken. He is now in the City Hospital at Gaft'ney for treatment. It is hardly possible. that he will ever walk again without crutches. With the exception of the epidemic of colds, superinduced by the extremely cold and changeable winter, the health of this community is faivlv WAA/1 Ours schools ar?\ all of them, in successful working order and we are still moving on, only getting older as the years go by. We think that we have a line, splendid county, Cherokee, and a fair average of good citizens, a progressive people with high ideals. We are glad, too, to note the many improvements made in Union and Union county since our section was part of its territory. Union is a grand old county and many great ipen have been born, reared, lived god died within its jQQtyfines to whom it can point with pride. Occasionally I will let you hear from .North Pacolet. Many of our older citizens HtiU take The Times apd through some of them I have been prompted to write this letter. Very truly yours, Vox. Wilkiosvillo, Fpb. H, Are Ever at War There are two thing* everltotuiirly at w^r. joy and piles. But Bucklen's Arnica Halve will banish piles in iiny form. It soon subdues (the itching, irritation, Inflammation or swelling. It Svee comfort, iavUes^joy. Greatest jaler of burns, boils. hUttm. cut* bruises, mwma, scalds, pimnles, skin eruptions. Only 2-r> rents ai Tin* Rice Drug Oo." Lewis Pierre Glover, 47 years old, a well known New York newspaper man, a grand nephew of Abraham Lincoln, and great-grand-son of Ninian Edwards, the first territorial governor of Illinois, died at New York Sunday as the result of injuries received a few days ago, from a fall down a coal hole. | The Citizens 1 Invites your ba during the ? Whether you opening a Savin] I account, tnis 11 serve you in the able way. We \ 5 per cent, on s counts. Reme preciate your de large or small. | The Citizens h j:Get Our j: ?on f FLO I*1 Jj We Can Save 1 i? l: PEOPLES SI i' i ? ,. . V^V V^V w^w w^w v^v v^v' i X"KEE1' YOUR MO X Standing of Twelve | V Showing Per Cent, of I V South Caroli X Union Central 64% 11 V Prudential..... .... 52 ? A Aetna 46 F I JL Equitable 58 L V Mutual Life 54 N A Travelers ... 25 S q The ngures used in this le; jf Preliminary Report of the Insi V Carolina, and are, therefore, a O This report shows that, ir O companies doing business in tl A 060.42 MORE THAN THEIR 1 X IN THIS STATE. This is ove V Dollars more than the total cos V Government during the same : X Patronize the Ho 8 SOUTHEASTERN LIF X OF SOUTHC v W D. GEORGE. General Ai A F. W PERRIN, Special . lours: That nutation will be asked von nlmnsi services, if you qualify?take the Praugho Aleve liANKKRS indorse DHAUGHON' ness colleges COMBINED. 48 Colleges in Haoklat, Tri* writing, PraMlinklp, KneMth, H\ Un KKKK nutlliary liranrhr*. (iood POSITIONSGl Bookkeeping. Bookkeepers all over the United States say that 1/ranghon's it New System of Bookkeeping saves them h from 25 to 50 per cent in work and worry, tf Shorthand. Practically all U. S. otiic!al court reporters write the System of />' Shorthand Praughon Colleges teach. I* Whvf Because they know it is thr brst. al DRAITGHON'S PR ACTIO A Greenville or Columbia, S. C., or A National Bank | nking business N year 1912. 1 contemplate 1 ajs or Checking y astitution ran 1 ! most accept- i pay from 4 to R ill Savings ac- j? mber we ap- w (posit whether H lational Bank 1 h Carolina g| g Prices! ?* r '* I? .* ? ?r ????1 U R i| ifou Money. 11 r : JPPLY CO. I 'r NRY^VT^HOM^ | Leading Companies ! ' Honey Carried Out of i ' ina in 1910 ( > < > futual Benefit -52JV ( > few York I.ife. 5# 'cnn Mutual 39 < I ,ife Ins. Co. of Virginia 35 , , letropolitan . 26 outheastern Life... 00 I I aflet are obtained from the j . irance Department of South Jf uthentic. V i 1910, the life insurance V )is State received $1,750,- 0 rOTAL DISBURSEMENTS A r Two Hundred Thousand X )t of maintaining the State jl me Company. X E INSURANCE CO. i CAROLINA A Cn.! Union. S. C. X SJQB? t dailv by bnsincsa wen seeking yonr n Training and sh-.w ambition to rht S Colleges than indorse all other bv.- 18 States. International regauilitelling, Arilhrortir, letter Writing, Bosii.. " JAKANTKl.L) under rens<.n utile condition). Mom? Study. //u'ltstl>ltfs ol hunk . </ </ rr, book fitYfin's, and s/rNoxriift/n- < a ldin); jiood |x ??-it t? ?i>v as t i t- rest t ? ' ikin>r D rati ^lion's ! Intra* St in! v. CATALOGUE. Iwtr ]iriivs?.n It * >* 'I'd/.///., write Jxu. K. Dkaim mo' resident, Nashville. Trim. l t>r//<. or.: o"ue on course .1 /' Ci >/././'( /., \ ~ ; I. BUSINESS COLLK(?fc uiuit?, C*.t or N?tltvill?, Term.