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THE UNION TIMES PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING, MAIN STREET BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. RICE Editor Registered at the Postoffice in Union, S. C., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three Months .25 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 Contracts for three months or longer will be made at reduced rates. .? t LEGAL NOTICES The regular legal rates are charged foi all notices published according to law, which rates are as follows: Matter to be set in 8 point, solid type?first insertion per inch $1.00; each subsequent insertion per inch 50 cents. Citation to Kindred and Creditors, 3 inches, 2 times $4.50. Final Discharge, 1 3-4 inches, 4 times, $4.50. Administrator's or Executor's notices, 1 1-4 inches, 3 times, $2.50. Obituary notices, tributes of respect, resolutions and cards of thanks strictly one cent a word. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1914. England has declared war against Germany. France, Russia, AustriaHungary were already in the throes of war to say nothing of Servia, the occasion of the sudden upheaval. Tn?imagination is staggered at the prospect. Plans are on foot to link Union and Chester counties by a bridge at Lockhart, Union and Chester counties and Lockhart mill financing the proposition. Such a bridge would be of great convenience to many people. Crossing in a fiat boat is a slow and inconvenient proposition. We resolved several years ago that we would build our mail list to 3,000 or never be satisfied. This aim is now almost realized. We are nearing the 3,000 mark. We feel quite proud of this achievement, and intend to mil Up li hpftpr nanpr than uro Iiqvo ever made. Before this summer is over we feel confident we will have reached the full 3,000. This fall we purpose making material improvement in our paper. Many of our friends have told us we had the best county weekly in the State. But we are by no means satisfied with our attainments. Our motto is: "Plus Ultra,"?more beyond. It was the privilege of the writer to attend the first meeting of the county campaign at Buffalo last Saturday. Quite a large number of citizens gathered to hear the speakers. HT- *- ' - ? r*c must say mat tne people of Buffalo are to be congratulated upon the good behavior shown and the candidates are also to be congratulated upon the courtesy with which they treated each other. As we put it: "Those out wanted to get in and those in wanted to stay in." That was the situation, if one may judge from the indications. There was no mud thrown, no ugly words spoken, and the entire meeting passed off without a jar. Mr. J. L. Woodward, the chairman, is to be congratulated upon his impartial and most satisfactory presiding. it- 1 uvci,yuiu; [iuoncnMllg IIIC IIIIIllilI!I lei 1"ian spirit will view with disvnay the stupendous war now rending Europe. Five of the great nations, every one of them a so-called "Christian nation," have gone in to fight what seems to he the most destructive war in the history of the world. It is fearful to contemplate the suffering, death and general havoc that will stalk in the wake of these conflicting armies. On land, on sea and in the air the fierce struggle will go on and the grim reaper will destroy men? thousands of men. It is to be sincerely hoped that our country may not become involved in this mighty struggle. President Wilson has proclaimed the neutrality of the United States. May this proclamation result as our president honestly hopes, in our not becoming involved in the struggle. May a merciful Providence bring about a fpeedy cessation of the fear ful and destructive conflict. May God have mercy upon the thousands that will go down in death. May a merciful Heavenly Father pity the widows s^id orphans and bereaved mothers in those stricken lands. Mayor Wharton has stated to a Times man that the city council was seriously considering making improvement of Main street, and that | it was probable the present macadam would be used as a foundation for a bituminous covering. We sincerely hope that work may be done and done at an early date. Last winter the condition of Main street was a nuisance. Mud and slush and holes?the holes are still there? were much in evidence. We feel sure that the Main street of the town should present a more attractive appearance. Well night every soul that romPS to ITninn naccoe un a?? Main street. It speaks for or against the town to every visitor. The city council will do well to make this needed improvement. WILSON PROFFERS All) TOWARDS ENDING WAR Seeks to Help Restore Peace to Stricken Europe?Urges Members of Hague to Enter Upon Discussion of Settlement of War Troubles. Washington, Aug. 5.?President Wilson today formally offered the services of the United States government to the warring nations of Europe to discuss terms of peace. He tendered what technically is phrased as "good offices," which, if accepted in principle, would he followed by a conference of representatives of the powers of Europe in which the United States would play the role of meditator. Under The Hague convention, to which all European nations except Servia, are signotories, a neutral nation is urged in time of international conflict to tender her good offices te contending powers. Acting under the terms of The Hague convention the president cabled Emperor William of Germany, Emneror Nicholas of Russia, Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, King George of Great Britain and President Poincare of France as follows: "As official head of one of the powers signatory to The Hague con vention, 1 feel it to be my privilege and my duty under article 3 of that convention to say to you in a spirit of most earnest friendship that I should welcome an opportunity to act in the /interest of European peace either now or at any other time that might be thought more suitable as an oc.usion to serve you and all concerned in a way that would afford me lasting cause for gratitude and hapniness. (Signed) "Woodrow Wilson. Late today Secretary Bryan summoned all European diplomats in thi; city and gave them a copy of the telegram, in the hope that they would transmit it to their governments and urge acceptance of the order. The Austrian ambassador, representatives of the British, Russion, German and French embassies and Belgium legation called at the department. Mr. Bryan delivered the message to representatives of the legation of The Netherlands and other countries indirectly involved as a matter of information to their foreign affices. Has Gone Too Far. Some of the diplomats told newspaper men they believed the situation had gone too far to be halted by mediation. The Austrian ambassador thought, however, a sudden turn in the war might influence an acceptance. The offer of the United States was made after many days of careful consideration, by the president and cabi net. b rom the first idea has been in the minds of administration officials, hut as long as European nations were endeavoring to adjust the situation Mr. Wilson thought it was the traditional duty of the American government not to interfere. When virtually all Europe suddenly hecame involved and the United States stood forth as the solitarv power of absolute neutrality the president acted with dispatch. He wrote the brief note and sent it to Secretary Bryan, who promptly approved it, and last night the messages were sent to Europe. rrom me cnaracter 01 inquiiie; made bv American diplomats of their own initiative, the prospect for an acceptance by some of the European nations was considered bright. May Avert War. Great Britain and her allies, it is believed, will accept, but no assurance has come from Germany. Should the emperor agree, jt js thought the entire situation will be settled and a great war averted. The central theme of mediation, which is to suspend hostilities without ceasing military preparations end discuss peace in a conciliatory spirit, is embodied in 20 peace treaties Grafted by Secretary Bryan, which were reported favorably by the senate committee on foreign relations today. Action was taken at this time with the hope of exerting a moral influence for peace in the present situation. The treaties would provide an international commission to investigate causes oi disputes within a period ot six months or more before resorting to arms. The president and Mr. Bryan awaited tonieht answers to their messages to Europe, which difficulties in communication may delay several days. Some countries, it was pointed out, may purposely delay their answers until later in the conbict. The president's offer leaves it open to them to accept, if not now, at any time as the situation develops. SOUTH UNION DOTS As it has been some time since anythingthing from this side has appeared in your paper, I will endeavor to give you a few items. We have been blessed with fine rains this week, which was very much needed. The friends of Mr. Bob Greer are sorry to learn of his illness of typhoid fever. There are several cases of fever among us. It is hoped this lingering disease will not spread. July and August are visiting months; if some of your relatives oir friends do not visit you during these months you may begin to think you haven't any. Mrs. Copeland and several of her grandchildren from Clinton visited Mrs. Joe Hollingsworth last week, "Aunt Tomp," as she is familiarly known, has many friends in Union, who are always glad to weicome her. Miss Ora Miller and several friends from Laurens county were guests of Miss Lilla Hollingsworth last week. M rs. John Blaekwell and children from Pacolet and Mr. and Mrs. Collie Jacks, and Tom Blalock of Clinton were visitors at Mr. Hollingsworth last week, the latter party made the trip in Mr. Tom Blalock's auto. Misses Add and Clara Jolly and ??Iyrtle Blalock left last Monday to visit relatives in uolumbia. Mr. and Mrs. Landrum Kirby and children spent the week-end in Columbia with relatives. Mrs. Lybrand with her daughter, Mrs. Alex McGregory and children from Greenville were guests of Mr. C. H. Harmon several days last week. Mrs. M. B. Gilliam and little daughter, Lueile, returned last week from a visit to friends and relatives' at Whitmire. Miss Lizzie Mae Hollingsworth is visiting in Clinton this week. Mrs. H. T. Wallick from Atlanta is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. B. Gilliam in South Union. Mrs. Wallick is on her way to Washington, D. C., where her husband, who is express messenger, will make his headquarters in the future. Mr. B. Wardell moved last week Walhalla, S. C., where he has accepted a position as overseer of a hosiery mill. We regret to see this interesting family leave Excelsior, and wish for them much success among the mountains. Anderson and Greenville ball teams crossed bats on the Excelsior diamond Monday afternoon, the score ending in favor of Anderson. I understand there will be a game Tuesday and Wednesday of this week by the same teams. An Operator. An Inquiry. Special to The Times. Union, S. C., Aug. 3.?In looking over Thursday's issue of "The Sun,"' published in Baltimore, Md., this heading caught my eye, "Gasoline Costs Less." Last year's price at 18 i? j - - - - ?_cin,3 uas uroppea to ii cents wholesale. The consumer pays about 13 cents as around 20 cents this timfc last year. As 1 read this article the thought occurred to me, "Why i*.( there such a difference in the price in Union and Baltimore?" This article went on to state that there had been a gradual decline of about 25 cents within the past 30 days. The wholesale price of gasoline in Union is 17 1-2 cents and the retail price has recently been reduced from 22 cents to 20 cents per gallon. I would like to know from some one who is more familiar with the situation than I am to explain why there has been no reduction in the price in Union in the past 30 days. "Automobile." WEST SPRINGS West Springs, Aug. 5.?Your correspondent has been so short of news items in the last few weeks that he decided that there was not anything worth writing about and consequently didn't write at all. Most of the farmers of this section have finished laying by. Crops in this immediate section are the best your correspondent has seen anywhere, but they are far behind what they were last year. Mr. W. T. Giles has one piece of fine corn on McClure creek that he says will produce 40 to 50 bushels to the acre. The West Springs community was very pleasantly surprised on last Sunday by the announcement of the marriage of Mr. D. C. Gist, Jr. and Miss Claudia Wiley of Jonesville, which took place on Saturday, May 2, at the residence of Rev. L. L. Wagnon. Mr. Wagnon being the officiating minister. The marriage was witnessed by Mrs. Wagnon and Mr. Claude West. The young people expected to keep the marriage secret until Christmas but on Saturday a gentleman from this community had an occasion to examine the books of Probate Judge W. W. Johnson and saw the record of where the license had been granted. Mr. Gist is a son of Col. D. C. Gist and is a VOIln<? man nf nloooin" ? n ly.woom^ iiiauut'i^. The bride is one of Jonesville's most popular young ladies. Her presence is a charming addition to the community. The young people will make their home for the present with Col. and Mrs. Gist. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clough Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Edgar, Mrs. Jes sie Hix and Miss Ruth Hix of Union spent the past ten days at West Springs, camping out. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Vinson spent a few days the past week with friends at Cross Anchor. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Lamb of Columbia are visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. C. C. Little and children of Spartanburg, spent a few days here the past week with Mrs. Litle's parents, Capt. and Mrs. John L. Johnson. Mrs. States R. Aycock of Kelton is spending the week here with her brother, Mr. J. N. Roger. Mr. J. Thomas Ibircoan nf P!11?i.. ton, Ga., is spending the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Burgess. Miss Annie Anderson, of Spartanburg is visiting Miss Inez Johnson this week. % Mr. W. M. Gowan spent the first of the week with relatives at Inman. Miss Nellie Lancaster of Atheni Ga. is visiting her parents, Mr. an Mrs. C. C. Lancaster, here this weel Among the visitors at the Wee Spring's hotel the past week were Messrs J. C. Tobin of Barnwell, an Hugh Workman of Clinton. Miss Bettie West of Jonesvill* spent the past week here with rels tives. Dr. W. A. Smith of Glendale speri Sunday here with his mother, Mri Janie Smith. Mrs. R. N. Johns of Buffalo is th guest of her sister, Mrs. R. S. Lar caster, here this week. Mr. W. C. Tiner of Pacolet sper oae night here this week with friendi At an election for trustees held s the school building here a few day ago, Messrs W. J. F. Mayes, J. H. Lr cas and J. Boyd Lancaster were eleel od trustees for the next two yeari School will commence here on_Mor day, wcioDer o. rar. waiter x. uooie of Leesville, a graduate of Woffor college, class 1911, a teacher wit three years experience, will be prir cipal. Miss Frances E. Mickler, c Saluda, S. C., and Mrs. C. E. Johnso of West Springs will be the assist&ni WORKING BODY FOR COTTON CONGRESS NAMED BY WATSOl A working committee of men prom inent in the cotton business of th South was selected Wednesday b; President E. J. Watson, of the Soutt em Cotton Congress, and announce in the early afternoon. This commit tee will assemble Monday morning e Washington and map out the wor for the Southern Cotton Congres when it convenes there Thursday Conferences will be asked by thi committee with President Wilson an his cabinet, when the problem of hole ing and storing the cotton crop of th South until conditions in Europe hav become such that a satisfactory pric may be obtained for the staple wl be discussed. President Watson announced th names of the following members c that committee: W. P. Harding, c Birmingham; Clarence Ousley, of F Worth, Tex.; Col. W. B. Thompson, c New Orleans; Harvey Jordan of A1 lanta; Dr. R. E. Lane, of Dardenelh .rtrk.; v,oi. Vinson, 01 concord, in. u F. M. Maxwell, of Mounds, La.; Rep resentative Witherspoon, of Missis sippi, and others will be selected, h stated. Lewis W. Parker, president of th Parker Mills Co., now in New Yorl has been asked to represent the mar ufacturers on this committee, and 1 B. Stackhouse, of Columbia, has bee asked to represent the cotton wars house interests. Serious Illness of Judge Ga?(. Judge John P. Gage is very ser iously ill at his home on Gape avenui and his son, Harold Gape, has bee summoned from his home in Ohio. Judpe Gape has been in declinin; health for a lonp time but recentl has shown sipns of rapid decline. Thi will be sad news to his many friend throughout the county. v LOWNDES BROWNING CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Attention All the farmers of the county, girl of the tomato clubs and boys of th com clubs, also everybody intereste in demonstration work are cordiall invited to attend the Farmers' Insti tnte to be held at Sedalia Friday, an Union Saturday. We had a very in structive and successful day in Maj I.et us make this equally as greal firing well filled baskets as d!nn? will De served on the grounds. ?VOTE FOR? E. R. GODSHALL FOR MAGISTRATE UNION TOWNSHIP ja - ~T= a? ; Its a Fact Tried j d f! That Good Food, fresh, pure t go further and cost less in s. double the quantity of old, sta e substitutes. i,t It is also a fact that hundr LJ ful buyers have long since f ? for item, dollar for dollar, we [I better values than any conc< J; Our business is to supply f y prices every desirable item < h supplies that is necessary to' || how humble nor how wealthy If you are one of our custc v bear us out in this claim. If i ?- with us an honest trial is all y and every week in the year, i als of as good goods as Amer fords. it ls n One car 150 barrels of the 1 is just in; as cheap today as anj i- conceded by all to be the best ] :? lina. Pure Wheat Shorts, pi * and 100 pound bags. Pure A in bulk barrels; also fresh su J Heinz Vinegar for pickling i j.f distilled Vinegars in bottles i if L. . Pure Cream Cheese on ic few days; Boiled Hams, most i- finest Dried Beef, inside choi der. Fine English Cured Ba< e ? The best five cent bread ma I ^ I T^l 1 X T 1 *1 " rnescnmans least aany. The Union Gri n "The People Who Apprecia y Phone 100. L. s ni =ii =11= ~(|" ?#> 4 w I War! War T f We have declared war [on 2-piece Suits. For the ney offer them at 'A [off regular V $22.50 Coat and Pants 22.00 " Y 16.50 <|? 13.50 44 V 10.00 . I; All Boys Suit |? Big reduction all through a CASH Sale. No goods s< | Union Clotl . * : A U. W. MULUN/ Jfck A^V J^A J^fck jftk i^k A y y f^r f^r Ty T^f f^r fj^r T^r T^r d 'w'^w Ty ^Ir ^yp ^r ^4^ ^F ^F ^F ^ ^ 1 IMPORTANT ? ? f Y We have decide A 1 n Y ruiiy anu DUggy $ days longer. Same |can be se< I Supply Co. I Trade with'us ? 1MILHOUS D . THE REXALL | UNION, SOUTH 1A, A A A A A A A A A A >. ? " ind Proven and wholesome, will I the long run, than ile, inferior or cheapids of the most careound out that, item i give as good, often M jrn in the business. || or tne lowest cash l| )f table and pantry I everyone, no matter 1] r >mers, we know you fou have never dealt we ask. This week ve offer fresh arriv ica or the world af?amous Pansy Flour r ordinary flour, and Flour in South Caroare Wheat Bran, 75 pple Cider Vinegar, ipply of the Famous and double strength"1 tor table use. e?shipments every of skin and fat off; ce cuts, sliced to or eon sliced to order. | ide, daily shipments. Dcery Co. = t6 Your Business'' L. Wagnon, Mgr. ii ?r $? ?%? ! War! | x all men's Woolen-Y :t 10 days we will j nrirpr V ? ~ $15.00 f 13.35 X 11.00 V 9.00 X 6.65 Y Is % Off. t v our stock. This is A ent out on approval. X ring Co.i IX, Mgr. Y H%? %? ? ? ? ?<> NOTICE | ;d to run the S Contest 30 sn at Peonle it ind "get votes. RUG CO. | STORE i CAROLINA \