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BETTER THAN BOOK LEARNING Kentucky Mountaineer Preferred ae Teacher Because He Could Llok Blggeat Boy In School. The colonel had gone up into the Kentucky mountains from the blue great In oommand of a sawmill, and .aa soon aa he had mobilised his forces In that field he began to maneuver In the matter of Improving 'the people about hlB camp. What they needed most were better sohools and he determined to take a hand In the selection of a proper teacher. To this .end he called in *-?? ul _ ^ -M VUV IIVU1 1119 UWU .section who had a collage education, but no mountain experience. When :he proposed this blue grass nurtured young man to the mountaineer trustees there was unanimous opposition In favor of one of their own kind. vwho had been teaching the school for (one time, though his education was of the most limited kind. "But,'* argued the colonel, "your man doesn't have (he first rudiments of an education and the pupils might ;as well have no teaoher at all." "He's done better than anybody 'else ever done, ooloneU" replied the chairman of the board. "That may he, but none of them has been educated properly to teaoh. My man has been through oollege and Is superior to any teacher In the county." The chairman didn't want any trouble with the colonel, nor did he want to yield his point. "Mebbe he's Jlst what you sar he 'la, colonel," be said persuasively, **and It alnt fer us to doubt that be baa a powerful sight of boob 1'araln', but, colonel, we hare saw him and ;we hare saw our man, and I wanter ;say fer this board of trustees that Tour man cant llok the biggest boy I in school and ourti kin, and that counts fer a heap sight more In this neck uv woods than book rarnln'." The colonel's candidate retired to the btate grass whenoe be came. DO NOT LEAN UPON OTHERS Learn to Stand Alone or You Never Will Beoome Strong or Original. Power Is the goal of every worthy ambition, and only weakness comes gram Imitation or dependenoe on others, says Orison Swett Marden In Suooeas Magaslne. Power Is self-developed, self-generated. We cannot increase the strength of our muscles bv sitting In a museum apd letting another exercise for us. Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning -upon others. If you lean, you will nsrer be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world. The man who tries to give his children a start in the world so that they will not hare so hard a time as he had, Is unknowingly bringing disaster upon them. What he calls giving them a start will probably give them a setback in the world. Young people need all the motive power they can get. They are naturally leaners, Imitators, ooplers, and It Is easy for tbem to develop Into echoes, Imitations. They will not walk alone while you furnish crutohes; they will lean upon you Just as long as you will let them. Use of Checks In Franoe. The governor of the Banque de Tranoe has Just sent to the director of the departmental branch offices a clr-1 ouiar instructing tnem about the use of crossed checks. The Temps In publishing these Instructions ' points out the advantage of the English method of employing ohecks and then shows how the French system of making payments Immobilizes capital unproduotlvely In purse, drawer or bank, whereas these sums converted Into checks ? would be profitable not only to their owner but also for the bank which employs them. While the Bank of France hem to face a bank note circulation of 6,000,000,000 francs and the monetary stook Is 211 francs 76 centimes per head of i-i??' ? - uiv cvmriDuuons, England with a greater amount of business has a bank note circulation of 698,000,000 francs and a monetary stock of 84 francs 68 oan times. Destruction of Rats. An Bast Africa publication contains a description of a method of destroying rats, followed In Jays, In which oarbon blsulphate In employed. In carrying out the method a small quantity, usually about half a teaspoonful of the oarbon bisulphide Is poured Into the rat hole and after waiting a few moments to let the liquid evaporate, the mixture of air and vapor is lighted, a small explosion resulting and miing tne nole with poisonous gas, killing the rats Instantly. Such a pro. , cess practiced openly might be objeotloaable ur.der some circumstances because of danger from Are resulting from the explosion and a field for Indention appears to offer Itself to provide some form of fire-proof gun or explosion chamber suitably formed to he Inserted In the ihouth of the rat hole and adapted to enclose the explosion and discharge the resulting noxious gas into the hole.?Scientific A maHoan That Explains. "I hare a dog and a hen which are fast friends. Isn't that queer?" "I don't think so?merely natural affinity." "In what way?" "I believe your hen and your dog are both setters." fahXr' , < , r ppwyyfci-.riiAav;: m I | Are Y< I" I 111 iThe V BOOKS FOR BLIND CHEAPER New Method of Printing, Dleoovered In Franoe, Haa Lowered the Coat Materially. *-?*- * ? - uw?o mi iu? unau are 10 t>e rery much cheaper because of a new method of printing them discovered In Franco, and free libraries for the blind are to be established throughout the provinces of France. This Information comes here from the Paris correspondent of the Journal of the American Medical Association, who writes: "Books with raised letters used by the blind are generally very expensive. They have, up to the present time, been of two distinct types: First, those which were stereotyped, the manufacturing process being so expensive that frequent printing of new books Is made almost Impossible; second, those written by hand by some blind person whose good will does not prevent him from making frequent Inaccuracies, and who can make but one copy at a time, and that only slowly. "Now M. Ernest Vaughn,' the dlreotor of Hospice des Quinze-Vlngts, has devised a press for printing books for the blind by means of which a text of Irreproachable exactness can be obtained and at a cost 'much less them that of either the stereotyped or the hand-written books. To place this system on the market he has founded thft SnplAta PhllonUirnnlnno slons pour lea Aveugles, of which ths celebrated writer, Anatole France, member of the Academle Francaise, la president."?New York Times. SHE HAD KEPT NOTHING BACK Young Lady With 8sven Transfers Explains Deficiency te Street Car Conductor. Seven bright young girls, each In a new gown and all in the highest spirits, boarded a street car in Philadelphia. The announced intention of all was to transfer at a certain junction, and to this end the girl in the red hat, who appeared to he the leader of the expedition, got seven transfers. But the other six changed their minds before they got to the transfer point and declared themselves In favor of a shopping tour. Only the girl with the red hat stuck to the original plan and changed cars at the junction mentioned. To the conductor who came to take her fare Bhe handed the bunch of transfers?the original seven. The conductor looked at her, and on each side of her, and all around her. She was oblivious. Then he asked: "Where are the others?" The girl looked startled and confused for an instant, and then she said, with cold dignity: "Those are all the transfer man gave me." Latest German Fad. Germany's latest fad seems to ba tbe "Undosabad," destroyed by a Bei> lln engineer, and claimed to be the flret transportable covered swimming bala which affords a practical substltute for the usual expensive buildings. The swimming basin is inexpensive and may be easily transported to any convenient location. The water supply may be obtained from a lake, river, springs, or from tbe town water works, as the use of the Ultra minimizes the amount of fresh water necessary and so reduces the number of germs that the water is purer than when freshly introduced. The bath is sheltered by a canvas roof and furnished with a motor so that the air and water can be warmed and the temperature regulated. The motor's surplus power can also be utilized In generating waves of three feet or less In height, thus destroying all germs that remain, and add to the attraction by simulating the ocean. ^ Worth Nothing. Judge?Prisoner, have you anything further to add to your defense? Prisoner?All that I ask you to consider, my lord Is the extreme youth of my counsel.?Exchange. I iiitUviviitH )u a Wo .? TAKE t ?. IRD Roman's '' . . IMMHMMM i Stop ?c I ? Why let your house ? ^ leaky roof, when you can at a small cost that will la? q Burris Metal Shingl ? shingle that will give you ? are Agents for them and c ^ at all times. ^ If your barn leaks let Q Roofing; this is a far b< ? Crimped Iron?it has the s @ (lllincrlp Viae anrl I ^ ??UU UIIU n 111 UV/t AWI g Plumbing and Tinning ^ on short notice and to the party having the work don ? anything. | Union Plumbii U J. E. KIRBY * Phone 2Q5-] ar jE^M THIRTY YEARS OF BACKACHE SHOPPED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MR. BARRY WITH NEW TREATMENT WILL SURELY INTEREST ALL SUFFERERS. "To overy sufferer from backaches and kidney trouble." says Mr. Jno W. Barry, 306 Brandnff S., Fort Wayne, Indiana, " I want to toll that I was a victim of backaches for thirty-five years and that like .many of my fellow-sufferers, I tried hundreds of remedies with out relief. I was so bad at times I could not remove my clothing. Someone recommended Root Juice to me, just as I am reeom^ mending it to you and after taking it as directed I found a speedy cure. I certainly do not hesitate to commend this great medicine to any victim of these complaints for I know j what it. moans to get relief." The new Root Juice treatment proj motes a fine appetito, makes digesi tion perfect soth at pure nourishment enters the blood; it strengthens the kidneys and not only drives out rheumatic poison, but stops its accumulation. The results are surprisingly quick. One week's treatment will make a different person of you. Many have said they would not take five hundred dollars for what the juice treatment has done for them. The genuine Root Juice can be supplied by any good druggist hut the public is warned against tricky dealers who offer worthless or inferior imitations upon which they make mort profit. I The Converse College girls held a May Day pagaent Tuesday and floats, costumed girls, floraj dislays ,etc., culminated in folk dances and crowning the the queen of May, which was Miss Margaret Claxton of Sartanburg. OUR PLAN. This bank is conducted along a well conceived plan. This plan is to afford unquestioned security for funds, render services suited to the needs of each patron, and extend courteous attention at all times, regardless of whether the account of a depositor is large or small. Liberal interest is paid on Savings Accounts, and Certificates of Deposit and checking accounts are invited in any amount. Botlee. I will nervo two big barbecues In Union on the graded school ground, one on the 4th of July, and one on the day of the county campaign speeking in Union. Everybody invited. Dinner served in buckets and on the table. .16-4t Louis D. Smith. ' . * - t * , m r,,? J..,. -J, 1 l VP ^Pn^B r Bt man f\ *, nHi IH i^H I mmm ^e ?5 P^^n^B-; V 9H>r^B c; ^P E^B|^B i \ .v^H IB ^VIP^* H 4P *^p Tonic ii lUAMMAAMfliS 4 *Mpi??^???? i ! ?$ *&?$?&&<&& 4 ^foment! ?< $ < ? ^ ^o to ruin on account of a ^ < have a metal roof put on g 4 ?t you a lifetime ? ^ 4 les are the only metal @ ^ entire satisfaction. We @ 1 arry a full stock on hand ? 4 us sell you Burris Barn ? A etter roofing than the VT @ 1 ;ame lock that the metal ? ! a^* la ^ I work of any kind done *!* 4 entire satisfaction of the ^ 4 e or it does not cost vou ja 4 ? 4 ng & Elec. Co. j i JULIAN HUGHES g 4 a in St. Union, S. C. ? 4 y A " :MhA - ft Final Discharge. Notice la hereby given that J. O. Gault, administrator of the Estate of G. Thomas Alman, has applied to W. J W. Johnson,^Judge of Prohht , In and for the County of Union, for a final discharge as cuch Administrator. It Is Ordered, That the 13th day of May, A. D., 1912, be fixed for hearing of Petition, and a final settlement of said Estate. W. W. Johnson. Probate Judge, for Union Co. April 11, 1912 In The Union Times 4t. Picture Framing . ... .. . ana wan Paper Furniture Repaired and Polished' Lounge AS Sofas and Chairs covered. Mattresses made over. Church Cushions to order. MILLINGS Town send Block E. INMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW GREENVILLE, 8. C. Practice In State and Federal Cnnrts. 121 Court Street. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Low Round-Trip Rates. Account Southern Baptist Contention SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. Rates open to everybody. Tickets will be sold at all principal stations on SEABOARD and connec-1 tions May 10th to 14th, limit May! 30th, 1912. Round-trip rates from some of the important stations: Chester, S. C $89.80 Clinton, S. C 88.05 Abbeville, S. C 8<L80 Carlisle, S. C 88.90 Greenwood, S. C 87.85 Calhoun Falls, S. C 8?Jir> Through sleepers will he operated , leaving Atlanta 4:15 p. m., Monday, . May 13th, via Birmingham, Memphis * and Rock Island Lines, to arrive 1 Oklahoma City early in the morning i of May 15th. 4 Make reservations now. Information may be had from Seaboard Agents or writing FRED GHISSLER, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga. David Williams, an old negro, was crushed to death on Friday under a falling wall of the late Oregon hotel in Greenwood while cleaning brick. St. George will have a system of waterworks. An election held for that purpose resulted in victory of the proposed bond issue of $18,000 I i|AWS >111 ?V ^ j | .frotec t IF you ever had about the quality of our J would be the only one in t * had?let us tell you that th ? the United States Gover ? when you purchase here. ^ strictly enforced that to br p. us out of business at once, ^ sold here, not only becaus t but because we want to k trade. Come in and let us these extra special lines: I Of such national reputation a T 57 line, the Jos. A. Campbel r r> .1 . r r i-> i^cecunut uue or j^acons, I5ee1 and Cooking Oil products, th ' Flour, Chase & Sanborn's Co House Coffees, Tetley's Teas, t Walla Teas, Royal Scarlet, J lines of Tinned Fruits, Veg< there are better products in A been able to find them. T1 many of the unknown "lines day store. | The llnion (i The Pure Poo PHONE 100 ' "*il V . How the Telep The farmer who h ^ n ? ? A ^ ? - _ a f ijLid iiuiuc tdii meet a I whether he be at home you call your home on I this farmer is doing ? If not you are losi: using the greatest conve times. The cost is so sit service is within reach ol for our free booklet wh this economical service. Burners Line Depart SOUTHERN BELL TE1 & [TELEGRAPH CO 154 South Pryop St., AU ITHE DIXII j| Is now prepared to serve its $ of style. Model Kitchen, Mc J Prompt Service at Reasonable ft OYSTERS SERVED ] j| Regular Meals 25c. Of ft Hot and Cold I T H E D I X I IS l^il ? 2? Ox rnune it main aireei iftodj llllij \^y > J 1 ^ I any doubt groceries?and you + :his town who ever e pure food laws of nmcni protect you T These laws are so T eak thein would put ^ Only the best is ^ >e we have to do so + get and keep your + ; show you some of + j*. s the Famous Heinz 1 line of Soups, the J f, etc., the Snowdrift ^ Le unsurpassed Pansy X ffees and Teas, White , Lipton's Teas, Perri Sunbeam and Premier J stables and Fish. If ^ merica, we have never + ley are cheaper than ^ handled by the every irocery Co. I d Store X MAIN STREET + f. hone Pays ~Ttm?Mta. ftUfrafc." ias a telephone in business situation or in town. Can the telephone like ncr mnnpv Kv nr?f *fj ...W'W T ^.7 inience of modern lall that telephone F every one. Write lich tells all about . Address rnent JEPHONE/fg?\ impanyMJ aula, G8? s ? ??> ? ? $ ? F CAFFl ?? ?' - - - tsf customers in the best g del Dining Room and i Prices. g [N ALL STYLES # dk >en Day and Night. Lunch. E C X F E t Union, S. C. g /