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CHASING THE RAINBOW. I remember when I was a boy How often I was told That at the very rainbow's end I'd find a pot of gold. I remember how it seemed to me, Just where the sun would set? Way down in Happy Hollow? I seem to see it yet. And when I'd start to find the gold? Just at the setting sun? I found that where it seemed to be? 'Twas a little farther on. And so I chased the rainbow's end Through the fields of Happy Hollow, But when I'd try to grasp the gold It beckoned me to follow. I chased it on along the road, And then along the river; I chased it on beyond the brook That still flows on forever. I've chased that rainbow far and wide? I'm chasing it today? I've chased it every day in life ?... i? wuvii litj uaii is nitty. I've chased it oft throughout the world? I've been throughout this land, But then the gold that I have found Is like the drifting sand. And yet the rainbow of today Stands for a promise true; It is a promise unto me And a promise unto you. It beams to me and it beams to you From out its pristine glory, And as the days go flitting by It tells the same old story. It tells us why God sent to earth Just forty days of rain, And while the world was then destroyed It ne'er shall be again. And from that story I have learned Though as a fable it was told, Bevond the rainbow in the sky The streets are paved with gold. Then dry your eyes, my brothers, And wiDe awav vour tears For where there's hope for you and me It drives away our fears. And yet I love that rainbow? The rainbow of the sky? For the God who made the rainbow Still rules and reigns on high. My mother who was with me then Now sleeps beneath the sod, But while her flesh has turned to dust Her spirit dwells with God. And when I leave this world behind And join the Master's fold, I know beyond the rainbow I'll And that pot of gold. * ?M. C. Scott. CORN CLUB BOYS COMING TO FAIR BAKER MAKES ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXHIBITS. No Entrance Fees?Under New System Prizes Worth $68 Will Be Distributed for Best Displays. Announcement was made by State fair officials yestetday that the fee of $10, which was to have been col lectea ior eacn entry by corn club boys, had been cancelled. This fee was regarded as a deterrent factor in enlisting entries from the corn clubs, and in consequence was removed, that the youngsters from all sections of the State might be encouraged to bring exhibits to the State fair. Another inducement was offered in the matter of enlarged premiums in this department. Previously, premiums amounting only to $37.50 we;, to have been awarded. Under the new arrangement, prizes amounting to $68 will be paid, and no entrance fees will be collected. Immediately upon the decision, L. L. Baker, supervising agent of the boys' club work in this State, dispatched circulars to all corn club members throughout the State, urging attendance upon the State fair and explaining the schedule of premiums to be paid. In class A prizes, $40 will be dis* tributed. These are for the greatest yield per acre, combined with the best written report of production, the best profit paying investment and the best ten ears from the eren tu. fi?1 ?... vw v? vp. i IIC III 91 prize in this class is for $15; the second $10 and a third $5. Where the entry consists only of the ten-ear exhibit, without -history of crop or estimated cost of production, prizes amounting to $23 will be paid. The three premiums in this class are $10, $8 and $5 respectively. For the single ear exhibits, prizes to the value of $15 will be paid. These are $7, $5 and $3. Mr. Baker emphasizes that these prizes are separate and distinct from all other county and State prizes offered, and are intended only to substitute for the premium list originally adoptetd by the State fair. Mr. Baker believes that he will have as many as 100 exhibits. The corn club boys will also be a prominent factor in the harvest jubilee pa* rade. These will be dressed in farm life regalia, the outfit designated being overalls and a broad brimmed palmetto hat. Each boy will bear as season idea. Each boy will bear as a staff a huge stalk of corn, a fitting emblem of the "sacred order of com club boys." Tin QmMiw That Does Not Affect Tin Head Because of Its tonic and laxative effect. LAXATIVR BROMO QUININg is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor rlnarinc in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of S. W. GROVIt. 2sc. SMALLEST COTTON CROP IN THE PAST SIX YEARS. Heavy DeclTne in Condition Indicates That This Year's Production Will Not Run Over 11,000,000. Washington, Oct. 4.?A heavy decline in the condition of the growing cotton crop, almost double the average decline of the last 10 years, during September, has decreased the production prospects forecast earlier ir the season by almost 1,000,000 bales, The department of agriculture todaj estimated the crop at 10,5)50,000 equivalent 500-pound bales, which would be the smallest crop since 1909. In announcing the condition report and production estimate, the crop reporting board made this statement: "The cotton crop condition declined 8.4 points during the month, August 25 to September 25, which compareo with an average decline in the same period in the past 10 years of 4.E points. The estimated condition of 00.8 per cent of normal on Septembei 25 forecasts a yield per acre of about I 108 pounds and a total Drodnetinn (allowing a reduction of 1 per ceni from planted area for abandonment) of about 10,950,000 bales. Lastyear's production totaled 10,135,000 bales and the 1913 crop 14,150,000. A crop less than 11,000,000 bales would be smaller than any crop since 1909. "The unusual deterioration has been due principally to the extremes of weather conditions; periods of excessive rainfall, cold weather and drought having characterized the season in most of the cotton belt. Lack of fertilizer and poor quality of that used has been an unfavorable factor in the eastern portion of the belt. There is little promise of a top crop except in the northern portions of the belt, due to the climatic conditions and the unusual activity of the bon weevil; and where a top crop is setting in in the northern portions of the belt the latest report of the crop there makes realization dependent upon future favorable weather and late frost. "The month, much of it warm and dry, has been generally favorable to picking and a much larger percentage of the crop is ginned to this date than the usual year. In much of the southern portion of the belt ginning is far advanced and in some sections there picging is practically completed." The condition of the crop on September 25 was 60.8 per cent of a normal, compared with 69.2 per cent on August 25, 73,5 per cent last year, 64.1 per cent in 1912, and 68.3 per cent, the average of the past 10 years on Sentflmluir 9K The September 25 condition indicates a yield of 168 pounds of lint per acre, which applied to the planted acreage less the average abandonment?1.3 per cent?indicates a total of 10,950,000 equivalent 500-pound bales;-compared with 16,135,000 ball^a ginned last year. -Final results prob* ably will be above or below the amount indicated according as conditions after September 25 are better or worse than average. Comparisons of conditions by States to September 25 follow: 10 Aug. Yr. 25. State. 1915. 1914. Ave. 1915. Virginia 80 80 76 85 North Carolina. 70 79 73 76 | South Carolina. 63 72 71 71 Georgia 61 81 73 69 Florida 62 81 71 70 Alabama 57 78 69 65 Mississippi 62 68 65 69 Louisiana 60 67 60 65 Texas 57 70 67 67 Arkansas 63 69 68 72 Tennessee 71 70 73 82 Missouri 71 70 73 8*2 Missouri 72 72 74 81 Oklahoma 63 80 66 71 California 95 96 __ 9.*> The indicated yield per acre, as forecast from the September 25 condition, with comparisons, and the area planted this year, by States, follows: 10-Yr. State. 1915. 1914. Ave. * Acres Virginia 260 265 228 36 North Carolina 248 290 240 2,333 South Carolina 208 255 223 2,399 Georgia 168 239 195 4,684 Florida 112 175 125 202 Alabama 140 209 176 3,382 Mississippi 180 195 195 2,728 Louisiana 159 165 174 1,139 Texas 145 184 171 10,36b Arkansas 176 196 191 2,193 Tennessee 202 200 200 813 Missouri 288 270 293 107 Oklahoma 176 212 181 2,102 California 499 500 35 A1 lothers 17 *In thousands. The crop reporting board's final estimate of the size of this year's crop will be announced Friday, December 10, at 2 p. m. PENNSYLVANIA MINE Vli i ini IS SLOWLY SINKING. Pittsburgh, Oct. 1.?Men, women and children during last night hurriedly abandoned their homes in Valley Camp, a village on the Allegheny river near here, as holes yawned in streets, houses toppled dangerously an^ gas and water mains broke. The village was built over the workings of what had been an important coal mine and as the decayed supports in the abandoned workings gave way, the surface settled over a considerable area. The damage began after noon and while several streets were closed to traffic, many houses began to settle. In a number of instances porches dropped into holes in the ground, while in others houses were left standing on the edge of dangerous openings. The ex* tent of the damage will not be known until the surface has Anally settled, which it was said by mining men, might be several weeks* I I II SHIPLOADS FIN INTO NEW Those Fragrant, Mellow-a& Ones That Make New Orlea\ THIS IS THE KIND WE IANNE, the Coffee that hui the sack, green, until it rea Don't take our word for the may be prejudiced. Try a c? 1 money back if you are not j ' All Groce\ Use Only HALF as Much c The Reily-Ta ; NEW 01 I ? | IN MEMORIAM. ; Mrs. P. B. Stewart departed this life Sept. 23, and was laid to rest the following day in Padgett's Creek cemetery. She was a woman of a lovable Christian character and a good neighbor, good wife and a noble mother. She loved her children so much, but was ready and waiting for God's bidding. She craved so much to go home to rest where there's no pain nor suffering. She was like a home-sick mother yearning to go home. All the regret she had was leaving her children and husband. She was a woman that always loved Christian work, and always welcomed ministers of all denominations in her home, and never closed her door on a traveller. For nearly 35 years she was a member of the Baptist church, joining at Mt. Lebanon and after her marriage moving (.her membership to Padgett's Creek. She was before her marriage Miss Lou Smith. The surviving ones are: P. B. Stewart, husband, and Mrs. T. E. Wilburn, Mrs. N. M. Wilburn, D. T., W. 1). and W. P. Stewart, all of Sedalia. We loved her, O, we loved her, But Jesus loved her more. She has gone to be with Jesus On that bright and peaceful shore. Tho her weary body's resting, There beneath the cold, cold clav. Where all pain is prone forever And she waits the judgment day. We miss her, 0, we miss her, Here on this lonesome path. Her home is dark without her; We miss her everywhere. ?One Who Loved Her. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Carlisle, Oct. 3.?One of the most unique affairs that has ever been witnessed in the social circle of Carlisle was the party given by Miss Minnie Fleming on Wednesday, afternoon. 4 The .guests wenj gske^-^o ?.bring their sewing and spend an ft* _ ternoon together, sewing and cfyrtting. While all were thus assembled in the parlor little Miss Evelyn Jeter entered with a silver waiter upon which was a bag. The curiosity of all present was aroused when upon untying the bag a kitten leaped forth with a card tied around its neck by blue ribbons and the remark of the little girl, "The cat is out of the bag." j After a chase the fugitive was caught and the card read, "Bates-Welch, i December 1," the announcement of i the engagement of Miss Louise Bates ; to Lawrence J. Welch. Miss Louise , Bates is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bates, and is one of CarlisleSs most popular young men. The announcement will be read with interest by all her friends and all who know her are Jier friends. Mr. Welch is a prominent planter of Union county. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TA8TEGESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria.enriches the blood, and builds up the system. A true tonic. For adults and children. SCc "When you didn't have your fare did the conductor make you get off and walk?" "Only get ofT. He didn't care whether I walked or sat down."?Topeka Journal. An Old Ken Since I Began Taking Peruna | Weigh 120 Pounds for the First Time in My Life. My former weight was 102 lbs. My "Mother who is 76 Years Old Had Grown so Weak She could She also took Per jer and looking w Tha abort* splendid woman Is Mrs. Hattie fibs recommends Peruna to all booaewlraa. Obk>. for a tree copy of tbs "ins of Lite." I I ORLEANS * ; Htld-wine Coffee Beans, the is the Coffee Place of World. \ aLJSE IN BLENDING LUZnaan hands never touch from jthes the coffee pot at home, foodness of LUZIANNE?we lit at our expense. Get your ifeased. r t Have It. i of Ordinary Barrel Coffee ;lor Company f LEANS I REWARD 110 VOIT I?IVT i ?n/>.. .. . Vf V/ 1 N.1UU II WANTED?A furnished room b; an old lady with electric lights. WANTED?A room by a younj gentleman with both kinds of gas. WANTED?A room by a younj gentleman with double doors. WANTED?A man to take care o horses who can speak German. WANTED?Saleslady in corset and flannels. ' * WANTED?Lady to sew button on the second story of Smith ' Brown building. I WANTED?A dog by a little bo; with pointed ears. WANTED?A nice young man b run a pool room out of town. WANTED?A boy who can opei oysters with a reference. WANTED?Experienced nurse fo bottled baby. WANTED?An organist and boy t blow the same. WANTED?A boy to be inside am partly outside the counter. WANTED?A room for two youni gentlemen about 30 feet long am 20 feet broad. WANTED?By a respectable trirl her passage to New York, willing t take care of children and a sailor. WANTED?A cow by an old lad; with crumpled horns. FOR SALE?A farm by an oh gentleman with outbuildings. FOR SALE?A nice matross by ai old lady full of feathers. FOR SALE?A piano by a youn] lady with mahogany legs who is go ing abroad in a strong iron frame. FOR SALE?A large, nice dog, wil eat anything, very fond of childrer FOR SALE?A parlor suite by a old lady stuffed with hair. FOR SALE?A cottage by a gentle man with a bay window. FOR SALE?A baby carriage, rea son for selling, am going out of bus iness.?Chester News. A FRIEND PRESCRIBES. conversation, carried on be 4ween two negroes on Main stree yesterday, was overheard in passing "I ain't sick. I's jist run down. M; wife says I neels 'rousin' up." The solicitous friend or pseud practitionist to whom the above wa addressed added: "Now you go buy you a half pin o" cod liver oil and a half pint o' ol mountain' corn licker and take spoonful each morning, and you' find it the most 'rousinest' thing yo ever took." "Nigger! I done heerd music i I yo' voice." Exit!?State. A Kivn I FTTPW I < 517 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, N. C Sept. 30th, 1915. Union Times Co., Union, S. C. Gentlemen: I am enclosing stamps to pay fo my indebtedness to the company fror July 15th and paper to be sent unt January 15th, 1916. I am g'ad to learn of the progres of your town and county and trus that both may yet do greater thing; With best wishes for yourself an j the office corps, Yours truly, Mrs. M. E. Britton. tucky Home HB VI fli I I 1 scarcely walk, una and is fleshell. HaaQtoo, of MS Glaa Airs., Latonl*. Kr. AadN* Tb* Paeuna Co., of Oolambu*. 7* 1 Inl 1^1 A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A ^A A^A A^A . ? ? ? ^ veryone should saye some money j* ^^ ontlnuous effort will accomplish wonders ?jjj> On many an occasion will you be thoughtful for ^ your bank account No spendthrift can get much of a footing in the J financial world Opportunity knocks at the door of the thrifty man * v Many a successful man has worked his way up from the foot of the ladder t 1 Vou can do as well if you have plenty of grit and ?? -, 1 sound common sense ?, * X t x V |> Come in and Ask Us About Our Savings Department : I Citizens National Bank | v R. P. MORGAN C. C. SANDERS f President Cashier ? State, County and City Depository V v Jhiim^i^JjllJBJI!i^ 0 The same strong, serviceable Ford car?but y I || at a lower price. The Ford car, which is Illl giving satisfaction to more than 900,000 A Illl owners, has a record for utility and econn HI! omy that is worthy of your attention. Two and two make four?there wouldn't be so J Illl many Ford cars if they didn't give such splendid service. Prices lower than ever. 11 Runabout $390; Touring Car $440; Town [* Car $640, f. o. b., Detroit. On sale at UNION GARAGE GADBERRY ST. t ???? Bridging the distance 'twixt ? you and "anywhere." ? The Bell Telephone, with its 16,000,000 miles of s. wire, brings millions of people within earshot of ll your voice. Many thousand of them, living within fifty or a hundred miles, can be reached for m small toll charge. Are you making use of this vast bridge on your farm, in your home or in your business. There's a profit of time, money or convenience for you in the Bell Telephone if you will use it. Grasp the Opportunity! j Call or write the manager to-day. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY J " Iwish, Mrs. Nurich, you would Longshoreman (after protracted come over some time and see my conversation)?Be you one o* they apiary." Germans, zur? "Thank you, Mr. iJggs, but really Visitor?Good gracious, no! Why? monkeys never interested me."?Buf- Longshoreman?Well, you isn't falo Express. asked if 1 wor thirsty!?London Punch. Plies Cured in 6 to 14 Days . ~ 1 ' Your druggist will refund money if PAZO Idttlc LemuOl Say, I BW, what is ointment fails to cure any case of itching, the meaning of ostentation? Blind. Weeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. p Ostentation son is a ivav the The first application gives Ease and Rest. 60c. . a,W W , ntaUOn' son' 18 *l way tne m . neighbors have of showing off.?InShe?I suppose the duke has land- dianapolis Star. ^ ed estates ? jf onjy sensible women were perHe-?Landed one every time he mjtted t_G marry there would probably married, but he managed to run more bachelors in the world, through em all.?Boston Transcript. - m , ? 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