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THE KAISER BORN A CRIPPLE Owes Withered Arm to Doctor's Awe of Royal Mother?A11 Pictures Hide Defect. (From the Washington Post) Editor Post: Readers of current literature must observe a peculiarity in the pose of the pictures represening the German Emperor. The peculiarity . is this?the left hand is always seen thrust into the side pocket of his coat The reason for this is that the member is useless and has been so all his life, the affliction having had its origin at his birth through the blunder of the attending physician. As the circumstances attending the unfortunate happening may not be known generally, it may be interesting to reproduce the account given of it by a correspondent of the New York Sun, writing from Berlin twenty-five years ago. The clipping is in my possession, and was cut from the paper at the time of publication. The following is his version of the affair: "In Paris two days ago I talked ahout Emperor William with a friend of mine, wtinw oc a I"'"1'""1 man is world-wide, and obtained for your readers most interesting and definite information as to the young ruler's physicial condition. The in formation may be relied upon as exact beyond any question. " 'Young William was unlucky in the first place,' said my friend, 'in having a Princess for a mother, and equally so in having been born a Prince. These two circumstances account for Ms unhappy deformity. The usually accepted accounts of its nature are imaginative rubbish. Awe of Royalty Handicap " 'The Crown Princess Fredericka was traveling, as is generally known in an out of the way place at a very indiscreet period. The birth of the present German Emperor was unexpected, and he was helped into the world by some obscure little doctor with an awe for royalty far in excess of his knowledge of surgery. " 'If he had been allowed to think that his patient was simply an ordinary woman, of strong physique, all would probably have been well; but the fact was carefully impressed upon hi'm that ho had on his hands the life of a future Queen, and that the child would probably be heir to the Prussian throne. This so demoralized the little doctor that he added the strength of his own muscles to the 1 forces of nature, and so severed the muscles of the infant's left arm. " 'When I was called to Windsor by Queen Victoria to attend the little boy I saw at once that his case was hopeless. If he had been a grocer's son some good doctor would have called in, and some sound method of cure adopted and followed. As a Prince, however, he had to be seen by < every great doctor, no system was followed out, and the worst possible result of the accident ensued, namely, complete atrophy of the arm. Mechanism Moves Arm. '"It is wasted completely away, and is probably smaller than when T AVommorl Vti'm oo o Kntr of WinrleAf Fortunately, such wonderful skill has < been shown by the German "surgeons as to save him from the mortification of having it plainly seen that one of his arms is simply the withered arm of a child. The withered arm is padded out in a most life-like fashion, and not only that, but within the padding is a most wonderfully clever machine?a series of strings and cords acting like the muscles of the arm. " 'These artificial muscles are connected with the good muscles of the shoulder most adroitly, so that while in a natural condition he would bfe incapable of moving his withered arm this most ingenious mechanism enables him to impart to it movements that are almost life-like. He can raise or lower his artificial hand and use it sufficiently well to guide carefully trained and broken chargers which are selected for him. Despite the serious handicap, the bov and the man developed that men tal and moral force which makes th?. present Emperor of Germany the greatest character of the time. His wonderful force of character and high moral ethical ideals have heen imparted to his people, who are now laboring to maintain their country's prestige against what appears to be great numerical odds. Aided by Good Wife During his. long and peaceful reign the Emperor's energies have been directed toward the betterment of the condition of his people. He is a devoted Christian, being an earnest ' Bible student. Upon every suitable occasion he emphasizes his desire for tomnotnnce, frugality, and morality amonc his countrymen, and his teachings and appeals have borne and are bearing fruit. Statistics show that less spirituous liquors are consumed per capita in Germany than in any other country. The Teuton represents the best thoughts of the age in all lines of advanced thought and human activities. Like many other successful men Emneror William has been aided in his life efforts bv his good wife, who is a woman of noble parts, and whose domestic character and good sense nre 'ndicated bv the following inci dent: In 1896, at the Berlin Municipal Exposition, the Emneror wanted to purchase for her an expensive dresc with in elaborate train, which wa. n exhibition. She refused i't with a smile, sayinpr frayly, "What use would it. be? With three boys always hanerine to my skirt it would be torn in a jiffv." The narrator of Ike incident adds that "alas, those boys are now in the perils of war. The heart of the imperial mother is keavy with prrief, though her valorkn* would not restrain them Ama service to their country." A yalorous *nd resourceful people HUSBAND RESCUED DESPAIRING WIFE After Four Years of Discouraging Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave Up in Despair. Husband Came to Rescue. Catron, Ky.?In an interesting letter from this place, Mrs. Bettie Bullock writes as follows: "I suffered for four years, with womanly troubles, and during this time, 1 could only sit up for a little while, and could not walk anywhere at all. At times, 1 would have severe pains in my left side. The doctor was called in, and his treatment relieved me for a while, but 1 was soon confined to my bed again. After that, nothing seemed to do me any good. I had gotten so weak I could not stand, and I gave up in despair. At last, my husband got me a bottle of Cardui, the woman's tonic, and I commenced taking it From the very first dose, I could tell it was helping me. I can now walk two miles without its tiring me, and am doing my work." If you are all run down from womanly troubles, don't give up in despair. Try Cardui, the woman's tonic. It has helped more than a million women, in its 50 years of wonderful success, and should surely help you, too. Your druggist has sold Cardui for years. He knows what it will do. Ask him. He will recommend it Begin taking Cardui today. Write to: Ctuttanoora Medlclna Co.. Ladl?s' Advisory Dept., ChatUnoo*a. Tenn., for Special Instructions on your casa and 64-pape book,' Homo I Treatment for Women," sent In plain wrapper. E66-B like the Germans, with a rich, united country at their back, cannot be conquered, and I believe that the Teuton will emerge from the present gigantic struggle as victor. George Simmons. East Falls Church, Va. BARS ADVERTISING OF OF LIQUOR HOUSES Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 10?Liquor advertising in Alabama is prohibited in a bill repassed by both houses of the State legislature today over Gov. Henderson's veto. The measure is effective immediately and supplments the statewide prohibition law enacted recently. The later will go into effect July 1. The use or newspapers, circulars. billboards, displays or any other means under the jurisdiction of tht State to aid the sale of intoxicants, is denied. Newspapers published out side Alabama, which print liquor advertisements can not be circulated in the State by sale. Given by a Union Citizen Doan's Kidney Pills were used? they brought benefit. The story was told to Union residents. Time has strengthened the evidence Has proven the result lasting. The testimony is home testimony. The proof convincing. It can be investigated by Union residents. John W. Petty, 76 W. Main St., Union, says: "Weak kidneys caused pains through the small of my back and they were so severe at times that I couldn't sleep. My kidneys acted irregularly and the secretions were unnatural and irregular in passage. I used different medicine, but didn't get permanent relief until I took Doan's Kidney Pills. They also helped another of my family, who was afflicted with kidney trouble." (Statement given February 15, 1908.) OVER SIX YEARS LATER Mr. Petty said: "I haven't noticed the slightest sign of kidney trouble or backache since I used and recommended Doan's Kidney Pills. I don't know of anything better for kidney ailments and backache." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?Ret Poan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mr. Petty had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. Honor Roll Gault School. Fourth Grade?Lucile Gault. Fifth Grade?Willie Plexico and Roger Sprouse. Sixth Grade?Annie Gault, Pauline and Boyce Lancaster, Elizabeth Kelly, Maud Plexico, and Mabelle Vinson. Eighth Grade?Marie Burgess, Etha Gallman, Eva and Beulah Gregory, and Lillie B. Lancaster. Florence B. Haney, Teacher. PROFESSIONAL NOTICE That the public may know on the first of January 1915, I decided to charge for visits in town, $2.00 and charge for night visits in town, $2.00 und upward, according to services rendered. J. G. Going, M. D. J LOCKHART JUNCTDN * T r Lockhart Junction, Feb. 16.-The 1 past week was fair and beautifi and it looked like spring; the roads were {retting in fine shape and we ouH drive around with some eas and I pleasure, but it is raining aga i today, but I am in hopes it wil quit soon. The landjwas getting i fine shape for ploughing and sonv had begun to sow oats. Some have heat to sow yet and others have pi nted 3 last week. A fellow asked me vhat 3 I thought of sowing wheat, 1 tolu 1 him I sure would sow; he sal\ he i had the wheat and the land waslpre- I ' pared. Well, it is the idea to sow 1 half a crop and that will be better 1 than none. I advise every one o j keep sowing. I have oats to snv \ and I am going to sow them, if it 1 is the last of March, for I have tie s seed and will risk the season. I am not going to use much fe- 1 tilizer this year, in fact, I may n?t s use any at all, unless it gets cheape\ t We farmers may use some formuU 1 or make a compost mixture of sonB s kind. I heard a fellow say he wa? 1 going to use his cotton seed for feitilizer. Some might say that it s : too high, but if you sell them anl 1 buy meal you are only selling anl 1 buying again. Anything a fellov 1 I has at home and don't have to huy ] is O. K. That is economy. I ha\e used the raw cotton seed and it paid It is the thing if you have the cot- ' ton seed to spare to trj' it. I expect to use some that way again. Well, we all must have some problem or ( something to discuss all the time, but we sure have to economize thes>days. "Experience is a dear school ' but fools will learn in no other." I was in Union last Saturday and I VIIV JL VMV.UUI O lUCCHI^ ill IV! then I went to the "Fertilizer and Economy" meeting. I thought there was going to be a large crowd, but only two or three dozen people were present. The streets were crowded with farmers but they did not com? to the meeting. I don't wont (q criticize the people, but was not that the place for the farmers? I have never joined the Farmers' Union, but I was interested in the movement and one good man, a friend of mine, said he wanted me to join, I told him it was no use for me to join for I was already one. I was acting a good member outside of the organization, but I think the mosc of them have sold their cotton and I have mine yet. Some people blame E. D. Smith for the price of cotton, but I believt Mr. Smith did all in his power, but the farmers are the ones and the only ones to blame?plant less cotton, more bread stuff, use less fertilizer or none at all, and 1 believe if we do, our efforts will be blessed and our work will not be in vain. I was traveling in Cherokee county last week and spent a night with Mrs. John H. Fowler, where I was treated with kind hospitality, also Mr. Bill Fowler and his wife; these folk were reared in the Kelton neighborhood, but moved to Cherokee several years ago. They all feel very Inuch like home folks. I stopped at the home of Mr. J. L. Strain, where I had dinner and was again made to feel at home and not among strangers. Since I was there last he has lost his good wife, this brings sorrow to his heart and we know how to i sympathize with him. Mr. Strain is better known as "Vox" to the Times readers. He writes occasionally and everybody enjoys his letters. I was also at Mr. A. S. Goforth's for awhile, Mr. Goforth had just cut his foot. He was cutting some undergrowth on his place and accidently cut his foot and it had hlc-d a good deal but he had it tied up and the bleeding had stopped, hut I am sure it will be sore for awhile. 1 am in hopes he is doing all O. K. hv now. We had with us last Sunday in our Sunday School, Rev. Thrasher; he gave a delightful talk and we hope to have him again soon. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Edmonds entertained quite a number of their friends at a valentine party last week. The house was beautifully decorated, carrying out the color scheme of red and green. After having several games relating to Valentine Day, every one was invited to the dining room where a delicious course of ices and sweets were served. Music was furnished on the violin and guitar. There were many visitors in this section Saturday and Sunday and mar^y attended our Sunday School. A collection was taken to buy an o. gan and the amount raised was $15.00. Miss Florence Haney has bought herself a new buggy and is riding to scnooi. Mr. R. C. Little is on the sick list, he has had a had spell of grippe. Mrs. Boyd Gault, who got hurt at Bonham by the train it at Steedley's Ishoi Three kinds n Easiest t HH At all dealers at one price M 1 lospital. We wish for her a speedy ecovery. Moxy. F CONSTIPATED OR BILIOUS "CASCARETS" 'or Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Sluggish Liver and Bowels?They work while you sleep. Get a ten-cent box. Take a Cascaret tonight to cleanse four Liver, Stomach and Bowels, and ,'ou will surely feel great by morning, fou men and women who have headiche, coated tongue, a bad cold, are jilious, nervous, upset, bothered witl. i sick, gassy disordered stomach, or lave backache and feel all worn out. Are you keeping your bowels clean vith Cascarets?or merely forcing a lassageway every few days with salts, cathartic pills or castor oil Cascarets immediately cleanse and -egulate the stomach, remove the sour, undigested and fermenting footind foul gases; take the excess bile from the liver and carry olf the constipated waste matter and poison from the bowels. Remember, a Cascaret tonight wil? straighten you out by morning. A ien-cent box from your druggist means healthy bowel action; a clear lead and cheerfulness for months. Don't forget the children. Men who follow high callings often jisplay subway instincts. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina?County of Union?Court of Common Pleas. Julia Grady, et al, Plaintiffs against Lizzie Harris, et al, Defendants. In obedience to an order made m the above stated case, I will sell before the Court House door, Union, S. C., on sales day, Monday, March 1, 1915, the following land to-wit. All that certain tract of land, lying being and situate in Cross Keys township, county and State aforesaid, containing ninety-nine (99) acres, more or less; bounded by lands of Mrs. Rachel P. Jentrie, David Bailey, Mrs Mary Blakely and James Harris. Terms of sale to be CASH, purchaser or purchasers to pay for papers. R. C. WILLIAMS, 7-3 t. Master for Union County. Sale of Land State of South Carolina?County of Union?Court of Probate. T. E. Bailey, as administrator of the estate of Mary Price, deceased, Plaintiff. against Thomas Cannon, et al, Defendants, Pursuant to a decree heretofore made in the above stated case, the undersigned will, on the first Mon day in March next, during legal hours of sale, before the Court House door in Union, S. C., sell to the high est bidder the following lands and premises, to-wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in the city of Union county and State aforesaid, on Nortl Church street, bounded by lots ol C. H. Peake, Sambo Minis, S. R Ruff and by said street, on which ii fronts 75 feet, this being the lot ol land owned by Mary Price at th? time of her death. Terms of sale CASH, purchaser to pay for papers W. W. JOHNSON, Feb. 8, 1915. Judjre of Probate PIANOS! We have some specia bargains to offer in Piano* and Player Pianos. Shippec direct from the factory. A postal card or enquiry ir person, will give you the in formation?its interesting Ask about them. Foster Music Co, JONESVILLE, S. C. Box 152 ? ? ?? '.IJL POLISHES! ! i?Black, White and Tan o use ? Best for all Shoes : the . The F. F. DALLEY CO., Ltd. ^ Buffalo, H. Y.? Hamilton, Can. ?ANNOUNCING? 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V W w rrnn A D m/i ? - ? , A - - ??iviauagep. 1 ^ Notice of Final Discharge NOTICE State of South Carolina?County of 1 Union?Court of Probate. Dissolution of the Firm of Gregory Notice is hereby given, that on the Whitney & Co. of Carlisle. - 2f>th day of February, 19915, at 11 .... o'clock, a. m., in the Court of Pro- Notice is hereby given, that the . bate for said County, the undersigned brm Gregory, Whitney A Co. of will make his final settlement as Carlisle has been this day dissolved; Administrator of the Estate of Miss F- H. Whitney selling his interest Sallie Kelly, deceased, and that therein to B. G. Gregory, and withthereupon he will apply to the Judge drawing as a member of the firm; of said Court, for his final discharge anc* the business will be continued as such Administrator. by the ncw firm> under the name of S. J. H. HOWELL, Gregory A Co. 1 This 25th day of January, 1915. B. G. Gregory, Published in The Union Times for 6 3t. pd. F. H. Whitney. 30 days. .... m The uphill road is the hardest one How hard it is to forget that which to travel, but it is the only one that shouldn't be told. rises.