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THE U N 1 O N T I M E S PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY i THE UNION TIMES COMPANY TIMES BUILDING. MAIN STREET : BELL PHONE NO. 1 LEWIS M. lMCE Editor Register d at the Postofticc in Union, , S. as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year Mix .Months .7 ) Three Months .40 ADVERTISEMENTS One square, first insertion $1.00 Every subsequent insertion .50 FRIDAY, MARCH 2. 1017. i . ? - - ? The critics who have been condemning President Wilson's moves in the relations with Germany are put to silence by the recent light on the developments in Germany's dishonorable, secret moves in Mexico. And President Wilson had all these facts before him when he severed diplomatic relations with Germany. Each day, each hour brings us closer to war with Germany. It is highly improbable that we will continue in the present situation. So, Germany's dream of world conquest was not a mere creation of some sick imagination. It appears to be a real purpose. Every man and every nation into whose heart this j great ambition has entered have gone to destruction. So will it be with Ger-I many. Her doom is sealed, and her punishment is certain. It now appears that Germany's pretpflfW t'rionHcKln fr\r* iVio + States and other neutrals has been but a play of time. The collection being carried forward here for the relief of the Belgian babies is reaching a splendid figure. Two young wome becoming enthusiastic over the matter, began to silicit contributions. The school children and grown people as well have responded, and everywhere the collectors have met with a willing response. It is a most worthy cause, to be sure. One cannot but feel a deep pity for the thousands of helpless babies and children who are actually upon the verge of starvation. Unless help Is rendered many thousands of them will die from hunger. And, to think! one dollar will suffice to keep one child alive for a month! It is true that we ourselves may be confronted with the hardships and distresses of war any day. It is true that we have some considerable suffering in our own land. But there is nothing like the condition of the Belgian children in all the world, nor, so far as we know, has there ever been woe so tremendous and so absolute. It is a good thing, a very good thing that we are donig when we undertake to help. It will do us good and it will help relieve a fearfuly situation. All over the stricken land of Belgium there are poor little blue-lipped, hungry babies! Babies! little children, helpless and unable to do more than wail and cry! God! it is pitiable. Ijet there come from thy high throne a command to the mad peoples of the earth to stop! Stay the ruthless hand of war that, not content with killing and maiming men and young men now reaches forth to strangle the babies! Some day, after this fearful thing is over the whole world will shudder at the bare, bold, ghastly thing of hell and will wonder how it could have been. And deep down at the foundation of things we believe it will ulti mately he found that (rreed and lust pave birth to this iniquitous monster! But while it is on ,1ft us reach forth to help! Let everybody (rive something and (rive it now! NEW FARM DEMONSTRATION AGENT FOR UNION COUNTY A. B. Carwile has been appointed farm demonstration aprent for Union county, succeeding F. W. Carnell, resigned, and will assume the duties of the position about March 1. Mr. Carnell has been demonstration a^ent for the past ei(rht years, an I has been untiring in his efforts to carry on this important work. He felt that his time must he given to his farming interests an<l resigned that he might do this. Me desires to express his thanks to the farmers, business men, the press, the Union Chamber of Commerce and all others who rendered aid in the good work he was trying to do. Although laying aside the work officially, he will gladly cooperate with the new agent and will, whenever it is possible, render any service to the farmers of the county he can find time to do. [SHOE GERMAN SCHEME REVEALED AGAINST UNITED STATES (Continued from page one) through Mexico, over the border and into the Mississippi valley to split the country in two. It recalls that Count von BernstorfT when handed his passports was very reluctant to return to Germany but expressed a preference for asylum in Cuba. It gives a new explanation to the repeated arrests on the border of men charged by American military authorites with being German intelligence agents. Last of all, it seems to show a connection with Gen. Carranza's recent proposal to neutrals that exports of food and munitions to the entente allies be cut off, and an intimation that he might stop the supply of oil, so vital to the British navy, which is exported from the Tampico fields. What congress will do and how members of congress who openly have sympathized with Germany in their opposition to clothing the president with full authority to protest American rights will regard the revelations of Germany's machinations to attack the United States is to th esubject tonight of keenest interest. Almost Act of War. Such a proposal as Germany instructed her minister to make to Mexico borders on an act of war, if actually it is not one. No doubt exists here now that the persistent reports during the last two years of the operations of German agents not alone in Mexico but all through Central America and the West Indies are based on facts. There is now no doubt whatever that the proposed alliance with Mexico was known to high Mexican officials who are distinguished for their anti-Americanism. 1 Among them are Rafael Zubaran, Carranza's minister to Germany, and I Luis Cabrera, Carranza's minister of finance. It is apparent that the proposal had taken definite form when Zubaran re turned to Mexico City from Berlin recently. His return from his foreign post was covered by the fact that Carranza had called in many of his diplomats for "conferences." Some time before tbat Carranza, while still at Atlantic City in the conference of the American-Mexican joint commission, had suggested in a guarded way to a member of the American section that he regretted that the commission had not succeeded fully in settling the difficulties between Mexico and the United States, for he said, he had hoped it might continue its work and make peace for the world. When pressed for some details of how the commission cc uld restore world peace, Cabrera suggested that the American republics controlled the destiny of the war by controlling a lare-e nart. of its annnliao Wovion intimated, mipht do her part by cutting off exports of oil. The American commissioners dismissed his ideas as visionary. DEATH OF MISS LIZZIE CHARLES. Miss Lizzie Charles died at the home of her nephew. Mr. J. It. Charles, here Friday morning, Feb. 23, at 4 o'clock. She was 80 years of atre, and was the last member of her immediate family. Miss Charles was a woman of exceptionally fine character, and was for the past 40 years she was a member of the Methodist church. The burial was in the Koon graveyard, about two and a half miles northeast of Union. She had moved to live with Mr. Charles about two months ajro, she turning to him when she r,.n 4L L: 1 ? At A aeit, me iijifuuaruifivr unu, iffiin^ xnai he would care for her. The funeral service was held at the home, Rev. Mr. Cheek conducting it. MARRIAGE AT WEST SPRINGS. West Springs, Feb. 28.? A marriage of more than usual interest took place on last Sunday afternoon, when Miss Bessie West became the bride <>F M' James Brewington. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam West, of the Gibbs section. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. II. Waters. The bride is an attractive young lady whose charming personality has won for her a large circle of warm friends. The groom is a well known young farmer of sterling char | ni ifi, ATTENTION, WOODMEN. Forest Camp No. .'ffi will hold its regular meeting Monday night, March 5. All officers and members are requested to he present as business of importance si to come before the chair. J. B. Oreer, J. E. Kirby, C. C. Clerk. IK KEEP YOlit IS SHOES MEiT POLIS HEM* THE STARVING BELGIANS. Dear Children: Let me tell you a true story. You have all heard of the Belgians, haven't you? Well, listen what a man named Mr. Hoover saw over there the other day. He saw a long line of children, each little girl and boy was holding a bread ticket and a little bowl. They all looked happy because they were going to got something to eat; they had not had any breakfast that morning or any supper the night before, so you know how hungry they were. As he stood watching, a woman stepped up and pulled one of the children out of the line, then other women came up and pulled other children out and still others. As they were pulled from the linb the children began to scream and cry, because they knew that this meant nothing to eat, and they were so hungry. But Mr. Hoover did not know what it meant and when he asked, one of the said, "These children are strong enough to do without, they won't have anything to eat today and maybe tomorrow and maybe next day, until they begin to look thin and starved." She said, "We haven't enough to feed all the children. If the children in America would send us the money we would not have to pull any of the children out of the line!" One dollar will keep a child from starving a whole month. Who wants to help feed these hungry little children, and how much can you bring your teacher tomorrow? Contributions to this fund will be received by Prof. E. A. Fuller at the Union High school and he will see that it reaches the proper ones to make distribution. (Not only the children, but grown people as well, should heed tnis appeal and Bend in relief for this worthy cause.?Editor). CANDIDATE'S CARD. ?r? Jmm3L I hereby annourice myself date for election to the position of' township commissioner for Pinckney township, and pledfe myself to abide the decision of the Democratic primary election. W. F. Farr. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank each kind friend who ministered to our aunt, Miss Lizzie Charles, during her last illness and death. We .will ever hold each one in our inner heart, and pray that a merciful Providence may give to each one of you loving friends in the day of your sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Charles. ATTENTION, MASONS. Prudence Lodge, No. 130. A. F. M.f will hold regular communication Saturday, March 4 next at 7 p. m. Work in the second degree. Members are requested to attend. G. W. B. Smith, W. H. S. Harris, W. M. Secretary. CARD OF THANKS. Upon request of R. L. Kirhy and H. L. Goldson. injured in accident at Union Feb. 27th, we wish to express our appreeiat'Jm to the people of Union for the kindnesses shown these men. O. K. Wr'fht, J. E. Buster. NOTICE TO FARMERS. A farmers' meeting will be held in the courthouse immediately after public sales are over on the 1st Monday in March, the 5th, for the purpose of organizing a Farm Loan association. All farmers interested in obtaining cheap money for themselves are requested to be present. _ Farmer. DEATH OF MR. JESSE BAILEY. Mr. Jesse Bailey died at his home at Austin, Texas, after an illness of four years. He was the fifth son of Mr. Thomas Bailey and was born and reared near Sedalia, this county, and wnnt wp?t iiltnut 14 VPore Qf?o ~ ? - - JVM.O I AO leaves to mourn his loss a wife and three small children, three sisters and five brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends, who will be grieved to learn of his death. Mr. Harold James suffered an acuta attack of appnedicitis this week and was carried to the hospital in Columbia for an operation. He is reported to be rapidly improving. POSITIVE EVIDENCE from many people who have boen cured of Eczema by using Jl%a=EBar TRAOK MAM>t ECZEMA REMEDY is proof of its merit. Try it today. Sold only by us, 50c and $1.00. Glymph's Pharmacy, Union, S. C. fl i HEggg FROM THl NEW SPF Expe Keep 1 CO I WEDNESDA 5 Dollar I AT 15c Dress Ginghams, 3 10 yards lor I 4 One lot of Ladies' Low ar *' Shoes, values up to $3.50 / Special / Onn lr?t nf T.orlioa' QViivf Wo ? sizes) worth up to $1.50, ? two for ? One lot of Skirts, values up ? to $2.00, Special !ji One lot of Men's Pants, val' ues up to $:1.00, yours fo | THE | S. KRASNOFF, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Little of Lockhart Junction were visitors in the city on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Little of Ijockhart Junction were visitors in the city on Wednesday. Mrs. J. H. Gault, who has been in the hospital in Chester for treatment for several weeks is improving rapidly, which is very gratifying to her many friends here. Mr. W. A. Smith of Moore's was a visitor to Union Thursday, and paid us a visit while here. . The Quinine That Doat Not Affect The Head Because of Ita tonic and laxative effect. I.AXATIVR BKOMOQUlNINKii better than ordinary 1 ?inine and doea not cause nervouanexa nor C King In head. Remember the full name and I look for the signature of R. w. GKOVR. ?5o. i ACK WHITI use* For Bis (paste) and "I &jj|JgflBjjBBl (paste and 1 : FACTOR} For the past few days cases from our tremendc GOODS. THE DUTCHE Would make a parade sir and beyond- The selectic dous?every pattern, clotl made in. LOW CIT For Men, Ladies, Boys ar color and style. We were fortunate in t ing our friends the benefi We are still selling ou markably low prices, an( now for next fall. You $3.00 to $10.00 on any Sui Dutchess Trousers for Better Grade for Dress $4.00 and $5.00. UNG STETSO ;cted Almost Any ] Tn Touch W\ HEN V MADm ' 1, ITl/lA^Il i Day Sp THE WONDl (IJ"| AA Misses' and < -tPA*vrvF (Sizes 6 to 1' . v. r f t0 $2-00' Spe id High Cut $1.06 One lot of New # in all colors, iaia IKrnlfAn Snfipifl] tnHm $1.00 One lot of Sw /\/X broideries, v $1.00 20c por yard (\(\ ?ne lot of M r?PA*U\/ worth up to : W O lM ] "The Growing Store" A. F HIM I ATTORNEY AT LAW Spartanburg, S. C. Will practice in the Civil and Criminal Courts of Union County- o-:imo-r><i Thp nnmml loss in this f>niint>? rom hog cholera exceeds $50,00(^000. To Cure a Cold In One Day 'ake LAXAT1VR BROMO Quinine. It stops the :ough and Headache and work* off the Cold. >rnnliti refund money II It fails to cure, t. W. OROVK'B signature on each boa. 25c : TAN 10? ie Polish" is made for every ick Shoes, "2 in 1 Black" 2 in 1 Black Combination" iquid); for White Shoes, lite Cake" (cake) and ite Liquid" (liquid); for 2 in 1 Tan" (paste) and Combination" (paste and iY CO. of New York, Inc. lUFFALO, N. Y. I Y TO YOU we have been unpacking >us purchase of SPRING SS TROUSERS lgle file to the city limits ins are naturally tremen1, color that Trousers are T SHOES id Girls, in big variety of mying early, and are givt of saving money. r Winter Clothing at re1 it will pay you to buy will positively save from t you buy now. work, $1.50 and $2.00; Wear $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, N HATS Day Ith Us Union's Be^t Store 7th, 1917 1 1 ecials er | . \ Children's Rain Coats, ' ckr.thup._$i.oo i Spring Up-to-date Hats, jrt rrth-$2:00.$1.00 I iss and Hamburg Em- A lift 1 ly XV JfU3. I VI V 5 1 en's Coats 8 |5.00, Special A ^ O E R. f UNION' S. C. | > Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Ta?ti?i??. chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic propertiesof QUININK and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. Miss Mary Moore of Converse College spent the week-end with Mrs. J. D. Arthur. Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, OROVH'S TASTBLKS8 ch'll TONIC, driven out Malaria.enrichoa the Mood .andbniidanptbe iyatcm. a true tonic. For adulta and children. 50c.