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THE UNION TIMESr rr-T===========r 1 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY By The UNION TIMES COMPANY I TIMES BUILDING, MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1. LEWI9 M. RICE Edit**. Registered at the Poetofflce In Union, S. C., at tecond-clast mall matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATB8: On? Year $1.00 Six Months 60 Three Months 60 ADVERTISEMENTS: One square, first Insertion $1.00 Ev ry, subsequent Insertion 60 Contracts for three months or longer will be made at reduced rates. LEGAL NOTICES. The regular legal rates are charged for all notices published according lo law, which rates are as follows: Matter to be set In 8 point, brevier solid type?first Insertion, per Inch $1.00; each subsequent Insertion, per men, no cents. Citation to Kindred and Creditors, 3 inches, 2 times, $4.50. Final Discharge, 18-4 Inches, 4 tijnes, $4.50. Administrator's or Executor's notices, 1% Inches. 3 times, $8.60. Obituary notices, tributes of respect, resolutions and cards of thanks Strictly one cent a word. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1912. IN SOFTH CAROLINA. Grafters are the boldest? In South Carolina; Murders are the coldest? In South Carolina: Blind Tiger Boose is the strongest, It's effect will last the longest, And It will wrong the wrongest? In South Carolina. I'oiitlcians are the tnickest? Tn South Carolina; Their hand-shakes are the quickest? In South Carolina; Old Maids are the oldest, Old Bachelors' feet the coldest, And Leap Year Girls the boldest? In South Carolina. But better times are comin*? In South Carolina; And things will again be hummln'? In South Carolina; Our Great Men are the blandest, Our Legislature Is the grandest And our Governor is the damndest? In South Carolina. ?G. Whizz. Union, S. C. SOME THOUGIITS UPON THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC. The seeming certainty that 1,312 souls perished in the sinking ot the White Star liner. Titanic^ in a -si? ...of timar"n? parallel in the annals of history. The suddenness of the unexpected disaster, as well as its magnitude, brlngB to the heart of the whole civilized werld a deep sorrow. The meagre facts so far obtainable, are frightful, bt t there Is much more to follow when the detailed account is rendered by the survivors. Prince and pauper, learned and unlearned?went down to death in the ley waters of tho merciless Atlantic. The twenty-million dollars which represents the estimated loss Is an insignificant thing compared with the loss of the thirteen hundred and twelve souls that perished. Several of the individuals who went to death could have paid that sum Individually and yet have been listed among the rich men of the world. Money values can be regained, and even If they could not, It would make very little difference. The business world will move on with hut. little shock. After all. human life Is the one thing that counts. We frequently overlook this fact Indeed, we are a nation of people who need to be aroused to an appreciation of its value. It takes Just such a terrible disaster to bring out clearly some of the almost forgottes facts of human society, Is that society Is to be a real civilization and not a sham. The world Is dumb with amazement In tho face of a disaster that suddenly destroys thirteen hunten facts of human society, If that soficlent cause for that amazement: yet there are that many babies perishing throughout the United States every dav as a result of ertminni w* vmmkubi Hon of food supplies and criminal neglect of sanitation In tooth large nnd small centers of population. No telling how many thousands of men, women and children go down dally to a premature grave as a result of criminal carelessness and human greed. If we could pile up several thons ands of thane corpses and tag the pile of dead bodies with the real cause of death, It would also shock the world. Rut the fact that each case Is separated from every other case, seems to rob the total result of Its horror. But the time Is coming, we fully believe, when there will be a real awakening upon this subject and when human life will be more highly prized. In ' fact, the horror that seizes the heart i of the nations In the face of the fear- i ful disaster to the world's largest steamship goes to show that we really 1 care. That thore Is, after all has been ' said, a real sympathy for human die asters and woe. Anotbek* thing that stands oat in Jet- * ters of gold in the great tragedy was the 1 heroism of the brave captain and of- ^ fleers, and the brave men, rich and poor who stood aside and gave first 1 place to the women and children. It is a hard thought to justify and yet it is worthy of justification that a man of great attainment or great wealth or great usefulness to the world should have stepped aside that some poor, trembling, insignificant peasant woman, with babe in arms should pass on Into the lifeboat and to safety. But bard as it is to justify, it is yet justifiable. Indeed, it is something for which a nation should be grateful. Just as long as this spirit of heroism lasts its there is hope for humanity. Rage, undying and loud voiced, would All the heart of the world if there should develop one case in which a strong man pushed aside a helpless woman and took the place which chivalry was holding open for her in the life boat For all his days he would wander up and down In the earth a marked man, a coward and a brute unworthy the esteem of his fellows. Nor would his attainment in learning or in money-getting save him. While this is true, it is yet a high tribute to our civilization, our courage and our greatness that men of high and low degree have lost nothing of the real qualities of true manhood. The inheritance of the American and English nations in this one fact is worth the money and the lives lost In the awful tragedy. There is yet another thought that comes up large in considering this disaster. Alter all, man is but a helpless, a puny creature. How helpless and how insignificant we cannot realize except in the face of Just such a disaster. Money could not help; class distinction could not help; man's skill and man's ingenuity and man's wisdom could not save. yawning ocean opens to receive the many souls. The latest, greatest production of human skill goes crashing to the depth of the old ocean. We have much yet to learn and more to practice from our knowledge than we yet possess. We need yet a bigger, deeper human sympathy aud fellowship and these needs are emphasized in this great calamity. We go too fast, yet in our going, make history and pave the way for the world's advancement. There Is yet one thing more that comes to the mind In this fearful loss of life: The pathway of humanity In its upward climb is bathed In blood. Nothing good, nothing great, nothing . 1 valentr^^inedlately upon the news of the disaster our Congress begins to take steps to lesson the danger of a re-occurrence of the accident. The tragedy will go to make all sea travel safer. So the pathway of human advancement runs red with blood. There seems to be no other way. We try all sorts of remedies, but after all, blood Is the only cure for the world's diseases. . DEATH AT Mlflfl Hi PV VVIfiT Miss West Had Been in Declining Health for Some Months?Her Death has Caused Sorrow to Many Hearts. West Springs, April 16.?Miss Mary West died here at the home of her sister, Mrs. Pernecia Smith on last Saturday about 12 o'clock. Miss West had been in failing health for the last three months and while her death was of course a great shock to her many relatives and friends, yet it was not a surprise as her condition had been regarded as serious from the first. Miss West was 70 years of age. She was one of the younger daughters of Mr. John L?. West and his wife, Mrs. Pattie West, both of whom, together witn two brothers and one sister, preceded her to the grave several years ago. Miss West was possessed of a genial nature and a tender heart to which none ever appealed in vain. The cry of the distressed and sorrowful always fi.led her with compassion. These traits of character drew around her a large circle of Arm and loving friends. She was not a member of any churoh but her life put an open shame many whose names are on the church roll. The funeral of Miss West was held at West Springs on last Sunday af loniwm, mere was an exceedingly large crowd present to pay the last tribute of respect to "Aunt Mary" an , she was familiarly and lovingly called. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. w. H. Ariall, assisted by Rev. F. H. Poston. Miss West is survived by one sis- j[ ter, Mrs. Perneda Smith, and by quite \ \ large number of nephews and \ lelces. \ The Knot Hill *611001, In the Sol' ?hur Springs neighborhood closed on 5n last Saturday and the teacher, Mrs. Janle Conrad, returned to her home at Pacolet on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Conrad has given the best of satle* faction and It reflects much credit on her that every patron Is aaxkras for her to return and teaoh the next session. Mr. A. W. T. Ravenecroft of Union, was here a few days ago on business. Mr. John R. Varner spent the weekend with relatives at WalSut Grove. There will be a meeting at West Springs on next Sunday afternoon for the purpose of re-organising the Sunday School. All who oan are urgently requeted to be present. PENSION CHECKS ABB MAILED OCT. List by Counties of Amounts Appropriated. Checks for pensions aggregating $252,483.45 have been seat out to the various counties of the State from the comptroller general's -office, following the report of the State pension V/va.A T? 1A11 tliAVA waa. A CIO MW uuaiu. *U 19X1 U1V19 " WVT ?7,UA* vu tbe pension roll and In 1912, 9480. The roll was reduced by 182 during the year. The report shown that there the year. The report show$ that there are 4,551 old soldiers drawing pensions and 4,879 widows. ^js general assembly appropriates $260BOO annually for pensions, but* on account of refunds, this amount was Increased this year to $252,488. The pension classes are as follows: Class A 183, who receive 196 each; Class B, 147, who receive 178 each; Class C, No. 1, 662, who receive $48 each; Class C, No. 2, B46f, Who receive $21.45 each; Class Q, So. 3, 597 (widows) who receive J48 each; Class C, No. 4, 4,082 (wtfows), who receive $21.45 each. The Following are tjhe pension checks sent each county: ? Abbeville $ 4,483.80 Aiken 6,702.60 Anderson jL 15,208.65 Bamberg ..? * 1,776.00 Barnwell | 4,170.80 Beaufort & m 661.80 Berkeley .-? ? *486.50 Calhoun '777.80 Charleston >9452.96 Cherokee *630.55 Cheater *618.46 Chesterfield ....1472.95 Clarendon 1786.70 Colleton 1849.00 Darlington #02.56 Dilllon #79.16 Dorchester .. #84.60, Edgefield " ^^#t2.'46 Fairfield ... Greenville 14MJ8 Greenwood 4^18.16 Hampton 6/145.70 Horry ."$00746 Kershaw 4,116.18 Lancaster 6,088.40 Laurens r .. .. 0,176.00 Lee 8,681.16 Lexington 7,678.60 Marlon .. .. 8.868.76 Marlboro 848640 Newberry 1564.88 Oconee .7,888.00 Orangeburg 6,468.46 Pickens 0,47846 Richland 1*119.80 Saluda 3J98JO Spartanburg 18,562.80 Sumter 4,600.80 Union 7,318.00 Williamsburg .... 4,548.15 Yoffc 7,948.85 total $252,488.46 The State Teachers Association of South Carolina will meet In Charleston on April 25th, 26th and 27th. Pro! Davis Jeffries of this sohool is treasurer of the Bperlntendents of Schools department and expects to attend the meeting In Charleston. Misses Minnie Gregory and Blanche Garner will also attend. The governor has appointed J. W. Glover magistrate at North Augusta, Aiken county, In place of Magistrate Hahn, whom he removed a few daye ago for cause. Hahn has announced himself a candidate for the office In the coming primary. A woman's rest room was opened In the city of Columbia last week?the work of Federated Women's clubs of that city. It Is fitted up with much comvort Batesburg has also established a woman's rest room . There was a young lady of 01am, Who said to her fond lover, Klam, "I refuse to be kissed, But If you Insist, Heaven knows you are stronger than I am." Some people do not think that the treatment of Judge Ira B. Jonee by hoodlums at Union was * "howling; success." It turned votes to him.?AnderpoQ Pally Mall. Il 1 an5 MUTIJj! * Honor Boll of Santack School.1 Flrot grade?Annie May Wix, Both] Advanced Flrot Grade?Irene Jeter, Lonlao Jeter, Bare. Austin, Barle Jeter. ^ Third grade?Clem Austin. Fourth grade?Fay Moss, Kate Jo! ter. Belle Jeter, Tfcelma Jenkins, Tom Austin. Fifth grade?Bothe Jeter, Polly Jeter. ' Sixth grade?Lucy Gllmore, Ollle Mom, Mildred Jeter, Norman Jenkins. Seventh grade?Wesley Gregory, Manning Jeter, Curtis Gregory, John Mobley Jeter. Eighth grade?Flossie Whitlock, Dewey McDanlel, Dorothy Moss, Lizzie Stevens, Estelle Gregory, Malcolm Jeter, Edgar Adams. Ninth grade?Robert Moss, Ryan Jeter, Fred Gregory. Honor Boll of Duncan SetaooL First grade?Alfred Bishop, Col man Tucker. Second grade?Rate Ralley. Third Grado Ballle Gilliam, Pearl Rochester, Grace Rochester, Erie Tucker. Fourth grade?Llllle Mae Bishop. Fifth grade?Gollene Bishop, Annie Tucker. Mm. W. W. Gilliam Teacher. IS UHION SATISFIED! The EtMsom fa .?is* Testimony Open to InTestipUtoB."" Before a statement can be accepted bore, it mast be supported by local testimony?by the evidenc of somon residing In Union. Statements from unknown people la remote places may be true, but we cannot prove them. Here Is a statement by an Union man: R. C. Vaughan, 7 W. Main St., Union. 6. C., says: "I was In bad shape winh my back and kidneys. The kidney secretions were Irregular In passage and I had pains through my loins. I obtained Doan's Kidney Pills from the Palmetto Drag Co.. and before I had need them long tar kidneys were restored to a normal condition and my back was strengthened. X recommend Doan's Kidney Pills as being a most effective kidney medicine." For sale by all dealers. Price BO AMiti Pa Ttn#f?lA New York, sole Agents for the United States. Remember the name?Doan's and take no other. Charlie Zimmerman, who was convicted in BdgefleM county In October, 1906, on the charge of murder and upon recommendation to mercy waa sentenced to life lmprlsonmnt tn the State penltntlary, has been paroled by the Governor during good behavior. i IN BALTIMORE f "DEFORE the 1 | 13 Roads it cost s. x times as much and t 7 Ok ten **mc8 as 'ong to i f}m a letter from Baltic Ml \ to Chicago, III Rtf ^t8 d?ne better today I \MJ tenth of the time and In JV Progress Dear Sir?progrc 1M Men's clothing has made II Ml strides in the past few ] aNt Ready-to-wear is no 1< ill II "just as good" as custom-: 1 If "it's better. III Tailoring i | !| Finish jjl 11 Materials | H Economy in every step froi 1111 wool to the sewing on of th button. v k We, as well ss the makers, back of American Clothes. j npv r.nnrK IJU I/I\l UUU1/J I HaiYe's Our Ojc If it were possible to better low shoes than t our trade, we would h We've been sellinc s . _ . _ ^ r> and we know shoes as If you are interested fords, Sir, come here i that's made. . . I, I.-, HAIL The Leading SI UNION. S SO Rail ten took send nore at a cost, at. groat fcart. jnger made n the e last stand CO. "= """""""""""""'I w w _ I natiie s 0 'fords * m olro anrl Poll maivv, anu 0^11 :he sort we offer ave them. hoes tor years few people do. . in Choice Ox IllU Ott U1C ucot FAS hoe House I l.C. I S % ' >1