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? . i If ft THE UNION TIMES m V 4 U????????* y 1 VOL. I.XVI. NO. 0. UNION. S. C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916 91.00 A YEAR . TWO QUARTS ENOUGH, 9 Upper Branch Would Re dude by Half Quantity oi Liquor South Carolinian May Import Within Foui Weeks. Prohibition measures were furthei entrenched in South Carolina yesterday when the senate by a vote of 2t to 18 reduced the amount of liquors that may be imported each month from one gallon to two quarts. Earliei in uic uiisiiiiiiK an uiueuuiiieilt lu limn monthly shipments to one quart was rejected by a vote of 21 to 23. Several other amendments were offered among these being two to allow the alternative of beer shipments. One by Senator Hughes of Union would provide for 600 bottles or one-half barrel of beer monthly. Senator Sinklei of Charleston offered in substitute an amendment to provide for 30 bottles of beer. Vote was not taken on the alternative amendments during the morning session. In the evening session the bill was further modified by the adoption ol the Hughes amendment, which provided for monthly shipments of 6C pint bottles of beer in lieu of the twc quarts of whiskey. The amendment was adopted by a vote of 22 to 19, The Hughes amendment was furthoi modified - to preclude shipments ol beer with a content of alcohol greatei than 5 per cent. Provision was alsc made to have beer shipped in oper cases, that rigid inspection might be enforced. The bill i'n its entirety was passed by a vote of 28 to 12. Each senator was in his seat yesterday morning, and a complete vote was polled on the two amendment calling for decisive action. Onf changed vote on the first amendment would in all probability have cut the shipments to one quart. Such change would have divided the forces equally thus compelling: the president of the senate, who is an ardent prohibitionist, to cast the deciding: vote. Spirited debate was engaged ir during the mprning, this arguments following the age worn lines of cleavage between legislation with loopholes and that which knows no compromise. Senator Banks argued that adoption of the amendment would run counter to the expressed wish ot the people, who had favored prohibition, contingent upon retention oi the gallon a month law. Senator Carlisle emphasized that the referendum referred particularly to manufacture and sale only, without relation to importation. Senator Black of Bamberg believed the reduction of the amount would aid materially in eliminating blind tigers. Stock for illicit selling, he said, could be easily supplied when three or four would pool their monthly shipments. Senator Ketchin argued for the retention of the law without modification. Shipments could be received from each express office in the county, and reducing the amount, he said, would only necessitate an increase in x 1 1 < * ... - - me numoer 01 omces to winch the purchaser would have packages shipped. Senator Brice argued for I he passage of the amendment, expressing the belief that the reduction of the amount to on equart would be more effective in ridding the State of illicit liquor dealers than would the Liles bill, which proposes imprisonment sentence, without the fine alternative. Senator Alan Johnstone, Sr., of Newberry, characterized the Sinkler amendment as a "dangerous bill." Express packages, the Newberry senator pointed out, could not be broken, and bottles of whiskey could be easily inserted when cases were made up in liquor houses. Its passage, he predicted, would open a gateway which would "destroy the dignity and effectiveness" of the senate's act and that passed by the people. Senator Wightman of Saluda saw a greater peril in soft drinks, which form "the stepping stones to drunkenness." The Saluda senator said he had "never taken a chew of tobacco, smoked a cigarette or taken a drink of whiskey." If he had to be debauched ny euner sort drinks or beer he'd prefer the beer. He pleaded for total elimination or the retention of the aet in present form. Senator Ginn of Hampton favored the passage of the amendment. His chief objection to the beer proviso was that percentages of alcohol in beer could be readily increased until the content was nearly all alcohol, and yet retain the name beer. The vote for the Carlisle amendment, reducing the shipments to two quarts, which is a duplication of the laws in effect in Georgia and North Carolina, was: Yeas?Beamguard, Black, Brice, Carlisle, Christensen, DuRant, Earle, ' E. C. Epps, R. D. Epps, Evans, Ginn, Gross, Harvey, A. Johnstone, Laney, Lide, McCown, Nicholson, O'dell, Pad* ^ ? - - -X? ' - ' A MONTH rHINKS SENATE Kett, Richardson, Sherard, Sinkler, " Spinner, Verner and Walker?26. . Nays?Banks, Beattie, Buck, Goodwin, Hughes, D. R. Johnson, Ketchin, Lee, Manning, MulliYis, Nickles, Pat-^ f terson, Sharpe, Stacey, Stuckey, Wiprhtman, John F. Williams and D. Reece Williams?18.?Thursday's State. U. D. C. BAZAAR. Hot dinner and hot supper will be . served at the U. D. C. bazaar on Sat! urday, Feb. 12th, in the building va[ cated by Clarke Clothing company, by i j Mrs. T. C. Duncan's circle and Mrs. f red Earner's circle. ; You are cordially invited to visit ; the bazaar and partake of the good eats. ! LETTER FROM TEXAS. Wortham, Texas, Jan. 31, 1916. Kind Editor and Readers: I doubt if many of you will remember me and perhaps none of you, though I see some names mentioned , in The Union Times which sound fa[ miliar to me. J was born in the northern part of . Union district; it was called district when I lived there, near- Draytonville, _ and the Cheroflee Iron Works. I lived j there until I was 14 years old, then I ( went to Union or about three and one. half miles from Jonesville. I lived there until I came to Texas in 1871. ! January 16, 1871, I boarded the r train at Union for my future home . in Texas. The first nipht I spent in y Texas was at Galveston. We came on Kossee, which was the terminus . of the H. and T. C. railroad thon ! from there took ox wagons and went to Springfield, Limestone county, and there we separated and each went to t their new homes. The families with whom I came were as follows: Tom , McDonald, Jeff Ward, John Scott, ' Savage and Gregory, Bill Lipsy and [ Tom Harris were young men who also J came with us. I was just a young in: n then and I have lived right here [ ever since. But since that time we have each had our ups and downs and some hay* passed to the world beyond. Some ( few are still living here- Mrs. jHprris (nee Martha Scott) lives nearer ' ''e than any of the rest of the crowd. She lives about a mile from me. She spent a week with us not long ago. [ I am an ex-subscriber to The Union , Times and I like the paper fine. I took it awhile after I left there, but , became negligent and let my time run out, but have renewed my subscription. ( If the editor will be kind enough to publish this I may write again. If like for them to write me and give any of my old friends see this would I their address. J. M. Murphy. LOCK HART WINS. The Lockhart High school basketball team met the Wesley Chapel High school team on last Friday afternoon. After some star playing by both teams, Lockhart got into the game proper for the victory. The Lockhart five soon demonstrated their ability over the visitors and the game re suited in a score of 8 to 34 in favor of the locals. For the visitors, Vaughn was easily a star, shooting six of the points made by his team. Good and Broom were the most consistent players for the locals. It is a self-evident 1 fact that Good for Lockhart is a natural-born athlete, and we are depending upon him to feature in Lockhart's future victories. The fast locals, having taken Wesley's Chapel scalp on Friday afternoon, were smarting for another victory on Saturday afternoon when they met the Union High school. The game was called at 3:30 with a snap. Both teams were on their toes for victory. The Union boys played hard ball to the end, but the star goalshooting of Good and Worthy and the fast work of Engle at right guard proved too much for the Union lads. The game resulted in a score of 7 to 37 in favor of the local sagain. On next Saturday afternoon the Lockhart five will meet the fast Union High school again on the Union court. Those who see the game will have an opportunity of seeing some excellent High school basket ball. U. I). C. BAZAAR. The William Wallace chapter, U. IX C., will hold a bazaar on Saturday, Feb. 12th, in the store on Main street recently vacated by the Clark Clothincr ,r?Amnar?t? The chapter is divi'ded into circles and each circle has a chairman and ten ladies composing the committee, and each will have a booth and sell various beautiful and useful articles, cles. Oysters, salads, hot coffee and tea and all kinds of good things to eat will be served. We invite you most cordially to visit our bazaar dn Saturday, Feb. 12th. Mrs. F. M. Farr, Pres. It is easy to do right when sin ceases to amuse us. I HIGH SCHOOL AID MEASURE PASSES Lower Branch Gives Bill Unusual Majority?Drawn by Supt. Swearingen?Makes Tuition Free in Rural Districts. A bill relating to the high schools ->f the State and providing for State aid was passed in the house last night by the overwhelming majority of 89 to 9. The bill regulates the disbursement of the $35,000 appropriation for the advancement of high schools and does away with the charging of tuition in certain instances. The bill has been indorsed by practically all those connected with the public school system of South Carolina. Mr. Mills, speaking for the bill, said that its purpose was to establish in each county a school where boys and girls can get college preparation with free tuition. Another object of the measure is to unify the high schools and to enable such high schools to derive the benefit of State aid with less "red tape." He said that the bill was approved by many of thoBe connected with the department of education, the measure having been drawn by Supt. Swearingen and W. H. Hand. Mr. Bradford objected to the bill on the ground of the appropriation feature, which originally proposed $80,000, and also because he thought it would involve and derange the present system of high schools. He later withdrew his objections. Mr. Johnstone said that the bill made the following changes: The abolition of a tuition charge in high schools for boys and girls living side of the limit of a city, and th? establishment of a training school for1 teachers. Mr. Johnstone also pointed out that the bill does not carry art appropriation, but would facilitate a more equitable disposal of the funds already appropriated. Mr. Crum, supporting the theory of local self-government, opposed the measure, claiming that "the sole purpose of the bill is to allow every high school to put its finger in the State treasury." He said that the bill would jnjure the country schools. M Mr. Graydon said that the bill would extend aid in addition to km '25 high schools in t' t State, airi maintained that the present law if unjust to those schools. He si id that the bill had been indorsed by the State Teachers' association, superintendents of education, city superintendents and many officials in the State department of education. Mr. McUullough said that the bill would enable many country boys and girls to get the benefits of a high school training. The house accepted an amendment by J. J. M. Graham to allow residents of an adjoining county to attend a high school in a town in anfusother county. -? By a large majority the house refused to strike out the enacting word" and later sent the bill to a third reading on a year and nay vote of 89 to 9. one of the largest majorities given this year to a contested bill. A MARRIAGE. Miss Pearl Carter of Kelly's and Mr. J. D. Evans of Union were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Lewis M. Rice, Union, S. C. The many friends of these young people unite in wishing them long life and great happiness. FORD DEALER FOR UNION. Mr. J. L. Bolton, of Wilmington, N. C., and for two years past of Greenville, S. C., has been appointed Ford dealer for Union, and hafc moved with his family to Union. He has also purchased the Union Garage, and will carry on a general repair shop under the direction of an expert machinist. He will sell Ford pa;ts, tires and accessories. Mr. Bolton has moved into the coti tage, corner of Church and Gadberry street, and recently vacated by Mrs. M. L. Garner. DEATH OF AN INFANT. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cole died Jan. 31st, after a few days' illness. The funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Brown and the interment was at Rosemont. P. W. G. DEATH OF^VN INFANT. n?...? it. o 1 - ^crrcj, me n-weeKS-oi(i intant sop of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Henderson, died at the home of the parents at Excelsior Knitting Mills Sunday and the body 'was laid to rest in Rosemont cemetery Monday. COURSE-LUNCH EON TO GUEST. Mrs. W. H. Burriss gave a charming course-luncheon to her houseguest, Mrs. G. II. McLean, last Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. Twelve of Mrs. McLean's old friends were invi'ted. The place cards were hand-painted blue birds and the center boquet was a lai'ge bowl of Parma violets. PASSES MODIFIED t i CHILD LABOR BILL i "The Night Brings Counsel" to Lower House?McCullough Bill Amend- s ed is Sent to Third Reading H by Large Majority. Reversing its position of Tuesday a i night, the house yesterday by a large ci ' majority voted in favor of a substitute r? ' child labor bill introduced by Mr. Mc- ft CullQUgh; the new bill, which was H ' given a second reading on a yea and p] [ nay vote of 61 to 39, provides that ei after Jifly 1, 1916, no child under 13 tr shall work in a factory, mine or tex- at tile establishment and after July 1, t< 1917, no child under 14 shall work ai irr similar occupations. A special pro- c? t vision is made to prohibit children under 14 from working in a district where the compulsory school attend- vi f ance law is in force.?Thursday's di f SUt*. . ol , DEATH OF MRS. H. HAWKINS. IMfoo Howlrino ^" ? Harrison Hawkins, died after a short Illness, Jan. 23rd, at her home near g| West Springs. g, She leaves to mourn her loss a hus- rc hand and sfx children: Mr. Nathan er Hawkins of Bennettsville, Mr. Bennie Hawkins, Mrs. Maud Burgess, Mrs. rc Lidie Varner, Bryan and Delia Haw- wj kina; also father, brother, sisters and ^ relatives through the county. Having step children they loved her as dearly re as their own mother. ar Quiet and gentle in her manner; to sc know her was to love her. Her life jn was an inspiration to those around g, her, but God, who never makes mis- w, takes, called her home to rest. pf In the presence of a large number of friends and relatives she was laid g; to rest Friday afternoon at Hebron. BASKET BALL AT UNION FRIDAY AFTERNOON. di' to The basket ball teams of the High da school and Lockhart will meet in a game on the High school grounds Fri- wj day afternoon at 4 o'clock. A lively ^ Tamk'jifi expected. The High school t;( team is practicing hard every after1 poonfr The same teams played last 0b Satgttlsy at Lockhart when Lockhart an defdspP Union by .he score of 7 to g, "0. ^he Lockhart school has a husky jsj ^unch and a lively contest is to be ex- co pectea" The public is invited. Come jn out and show your colors. No charge will be made but all attending will be he expected to contribute when that opportunity is given, which will be some- th time during: the name. wj SARDIS HONOR ROLL. Eighth Grade?Martin Hullender, Walter Jolly. Seventh Grade?Lola Gregory, Grace Young. Fourth Grade?Reuben Sims. ^ Third Grade?Nina Betenbaugh, . Sara Sims, Ralph Gregory. Second Grade?Inez.Young, Clyde ,r Edwards. 1 1 W. C. T. U. MEETING. The W. C. T. U.'s will meet Tues- fi'< day afternoon, Feb. 15th, at the parlors of the First Baptist church at 4 o'clock. T. Every member is urged to be present at this meeting. Ni Ni FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 4 Ti Geo. P. White, Pastor. La Worship Sunday, Feb. 13th, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. bu Subject, morning and evening, "The thi Two Hearts." Sermon illustrated with m< chart. Public welcome. BILL ESTABLISHES I)E LA HOWE HOME. tai Asylum and School for Destitute tn White Children in Abbeville '' ^ . tal County. ,jb tci The bill by Messrs. Moore and Robinson to establish the John De La ^ Howe industrial home ard school SCI for destitute children, carrying a . State appropriation of $10,000, was given a second reading in the house ^ yesterday morning, with practically no opposition. The management of the ^ institution, which will be located on property in Abbeville county desfgnate<l in the will of the late John Dt La Howe, is placed in the hands of CI a board of trustees to be selected by the general assembly. The school will be operated for i white boys and girls between the ages cu of six and 10, who are destitute and Ur who have neither parent nor guardian bi'i to care for them or whose parents cu or guardians are unable to care for en them. An inmate of the home shall ve be kept there until 21 years of age, Ci unless sooner dismissed by the trus- sa tees or a judge. The bill requires m< that each boy or girl shall work at tic least four hours a day and shall be a instructed in such branches of useful ? knowledge and arts as may be suited to his or her years. ? Vt Rev. J. T. Going and family have on moved recently from Rock Hill to at Greer. Mr. Going will have charge ra of the field made vacant by the death T1 of Rev. T. L. Cole. te / COURT C M Oh IIFFALO SCHOOL PATRONS GIVEN A RECEPTION. Prof. F. E. Shuford, after making thorough canvass of his patrons, deded that there should exist a closer dation between the patrons of Bufilo Graded school and the teachers, e, therefore, hit upon the unique lan of having his teachers to coop-ate with him in giving: to the pa ons of the school a public reception t the school building. All who at>nded the reception last Friday night re loud in their praises of its suc)8S. About 100^ were present. The program consisted of music, olin solos, vocal solos, quartets, jets and other musical features, all f which delighted the audience.' hort speeches were made on norfi. ;nt school subjects by the county iperintendent. Prof. Jas. H. Hope, ev. J. B. Bozeman and others. At the close of the program Prof, huford called attention to the fact iat each teacher was waiting in her torn to receive her patrons and to itertain them further by serving ?ht refreshments. The patrons then ^paired to the respective class rooms, here they were delightfully enterined. The principal announced that these ceptions would doubtless become an mual affair )in connection with his hool work at Buffalo. If so, judgg from the first one, the patrons of uffalo Graded school will look forard to them with delightful anticiition. , EATH OF SAM'L STOUDENMIRE. i Samuel Stoudenmire, elderst son of , sv. A. T. Stoudenmire of Buffalo, j ed Wednesday and the body was laid rest in Rosemont cemetery Thurs- j y. j The lad was sick for some weeks ^ th typhoid pneumonia, and from j e very first was in desperate condi- ^ >n. His death is a great sorrow to x s parents and friends. He was an , edient son, a boy of rare intelligence ] d was loved by all who knew him. s i leaves a name that will be cher- ( led by all who knew him, for he was nsiderate of all and was faithful , all things. - ? To the sorrowing parents many arts go out in symnathv ind lnvp ?ey have been sorely bereaved in . is death, but "sorrow not as those ( io have no hope." MUSIC CLUB. \ One of the most delightful meet- . f?s of the year of the Enterpean usic club was held on Monday afteron at Clifford Seminary, when Miss amie Oetzel was hostess. Follower is the afternoon's program: Piano solo, "Trilby," by Godard? j rs. John Morgan. Vocal duet, "Once Again," from j lust?Mrs. Beaty and Miss Lay ton. Instrumental number, Barcarolle 3in "Tales of Hoffman"?Miss Viv^ Sarratt. Article on Ywette Gilbert?Mrs. \Y. f Beaty. ' Vocal solo, "Good Night, Good j ght, Beloved," by Nevin?Miss . /ra Garner. Vocal duet, "I heard a Voice in the J anquil Night"?Misses Jordan and , lyton. . After the regular program and the siness of the afternoon being over e hostess served delicious refresh;nts of charlotte russe and cake. * MRS. ALSTON ENTERTAINS. 1 i The Fortnightly club was enlerined by Mrs. B. F. Alston at her at- f ictive home on South Church street J lursday afternoon, Feb. 3rd. Six i Mpq fop hriHoro urnrn r?lr. '? * U ~ ' *v?|^v ??vi ^ piatcu in tilt v rary and dining room adjoining. Af a spirited giame Miss Bessie Arthur Winchester, Va., was found to f ve scored highest. Mrs. Alston pre uted her with a dainty crocheted < sket. Miss Louise Duncan drew the ^ (isolation prize, an embroideried 1 ndkerchief, which she presented to } r house-guest, Miss Ar.nie Rodger, Chicago. Mrs. Alston seived a delicious salad urse with coffee. 1 IAKLES KRAM, UNION, ON VISIT TO COLUMBIA. Charles Fram, in charge of the cirlation of The Columbia Record at lion, spent the week-end in Colirri- c ? as the guest of Floyd Bryan, cir- ' lation manager of The Record, who ( tertained him. Young Fram, while | ry much impressed with the Capital ! ty, was true to his home town and id that it is the best in the Pied- i >nt. He says that business condi- ' his there are much improved. He is ' continual "booster" for The Record. Columbia Record. The Tadtes of Santuck will have a dentine party at the school house i i next Tuesday evening, the loth, 1 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of 1/1 isinpr funds for the school niano. |i le public is cordially invited to at-l nd. 1 J?Q ln*on ubTary 1DAY MORNING Judge Hayne F. Rice Presiding?Suit T. C. Duncan Against Union-Buffalo Mills Resulted-in a Verdict for Plaintiff. Court of (general sessions convened here Monday, Feb. 7, Judge Hayne F. Rice presiding. The first day and a half of the court was taken up with the case of T. C. Duncan against Union-Buffalo Mills Co. The suit was for damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff from the emptying of a sewer main into Buffalo creek and upon lands of plaintiff. The jury rendered a verdict for damages in the sum of $300. The next case to come up was that of M. R. Sams against Knight Foster. This case is being tried as We are going to press. Judge Rice presides with dignity and shows himself to be well qualified for the high position to which he has been chosen. He is impartial and kindly in his attitude and has already establishsd the reputation of being one of the best qualified judges on the bench. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS TO HOLD MEETING. Spartanburg, Feb. 10.?Dr. H. N. Snyder, president of the State Teachers' association, has received a letter from R. T. Hallum, president of the County Superintendents' association, announcing that that association will not hold a meeting during the State taachers' meeting in Columbia March lf>-18. This will leave the superintendents free to attend all of the sessions of the State Teachers' association. The county superintendents pledged themselves, says Mr. Hallum x> send out literature to all teachers inder their jurisdiction concerning the neeting in March. R. T. Hallum of Pickens is president of the county superintendents and R. A. Rouse of Chesterfield secretary. The program for the department of superintendents ?f the State Teachjrs' association has been announced by he president," Prof. William C. By mm, of Georgetown. This departnent will hold its meetings 011 Thurslay afternoon at 4 o'clock and Fri lay morning at 9:30 o'clock, and Frilay afternoon at 4:30 o'clock during he da.ts the State Teachers' associaion is in session in Columbia March it>, 17 and 18. The program for the superintend:nts department meeting follows: Thursday, March 10, 4 P. M. President's address, W. C. Bynum. "The Attitude of the School Toward Home Study," J. Daniel. "The Backward Pupil and What to Do With Him," D. R. Riser. General discussion. Friday, March 17, 9 A. M. Open discussion on the following lubjects: "Status of the High School Principal and His Relationship to the Superintenrent of Schools," introduced >y E. W. Hall. "J. "The Teaching of English in the Primary Grades," inroduced by Miss Trix Barber. 3. 'The Superintendent's Part in His Teachers' Meetings," introduced by rl. B. Cheatham. Friday Afternoon, 3:30. "The Teaching of Science in Our Schools," George Harris Webber. 'The Superintendent's Responsibility 'or a Teacher's Efficiency," S. H. Kdnunds. "What Can We Do to Make the jiaiiuaiu^ in me learning of English ind Literature Definite and Uniform n the Public Schools of South Carili'na?" R. S. Bailey. General discussion. The officers of the department of superintendents are: William C. Bylum, of Georgetown, presider.. ' \ Jentry, of Ridgeway, vice pre;, i. t. iV. E. Black, of Lexington, treasure : '.j. M. Bouknight, of Latta, secretary. WEEKLY PAY DAY IN TEXTILE MILLS. Ffouse Passes Hicks-Rogers Bill Prescribing Cash Penalty for Each Violation. The house passed the bill by Mr. flicks ami W. H. Rogers, Jr., to require cotton mills to pay their em aloyes every week. Mr. Hicks n . ? I"" ' iuced petitions from operatives ami etters from several corporations, askn% that the bill be enacted. The house refused to accept an J amendment by Mr. Lee to make the I pay day once every two weeks. Mr. 1 Barr introduced an amendment, which was accepted, to include lumber manufacturing corporations in the The house refused a committee amendment to make a flat penalty of A from $50 to $100 for each violation, S the payment of $5 for each day that the wages remain unpaid. The bill was sent to a third reading on a yea and nay vote of 72 to 29.