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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07
SOME LEGAL FREAKS
CURIOUS TWISTS THAT OBTAIN IN
ENGLISH CRIMINAL LAW.

A Person May BE Guilty OF Perjury
Though He swoars to the Truth-No
Such Ononse as Trcspass - Points
About Forgery.
In no branch Of the law as 1t Is dis.
pensed in Great Britain are such curl
ous points to be found or n greater
number OF anomalies to be met with
than in the criminal branch thereof.
, 1t may be news to some people, for
Instance, to know that there are n num-
Der OF things In existence which can.
not be stolen. such rs n corpse, animals
ferue naturs-i. e.. animals wild in q
state Of nature with certain eXcep-
tions created by statute)-soil Of the
earth, etc. To attempt to steal nothing
would appear on the face of 1t to be
an irnpossibility, much less a crime,
but man indicted for attempting to
pick q lady's pocket which was subse-
Quentiy found to be empty was found
guilty Of an attempt to commit theft"
though, In fact, there was nothing in
the pocket to steal.
Any one lucky enough to pick up q
sovereign lying in the road will be glad
to hear that, II at the time Of finding
it he had no reasonable means of dis
covering the owner Of It, and also If he
did not at the same time conceive the
Idea Of appropriating it to himself, he
Will not be guilty OF stealing IL he
keeps his lucky find, even If the right
ful owner discovers and claims II.
Most people walking In the country
must have noticed on numerous occa-
10 s,1o i,,
woods, fields. ETC., notifying I'm large
letters 'thnt "trespassers will be prose-
cutCd." but few are aware that such
notices are utterly useless and no one
need feel the least alarm thcreat, there
being no such offcnsc known In crimi-
nal law as such trcSpass. and II per.
son could never br prosecuted for such
an offense. They arc. in fact. In the
words Of that eminent jurist. Sir Fred
erick Pollock, in his we'll known work.
Pollock on Torts," n wooden false.
hood"
1t Is common fallacy to imagine
that the crime Of forgery consists in
signing anothcr's name, though In fact
committing forgery consists In making
and uttering any false instrument in
writing with attempt to dcfraud: thus
1t may be forgery to omit word
from a document, and it will be mat
ter Of considerable surprise to many to
learn that 1t Is possible for n person to
forge his or her own name. 4 person.
however. who fraudulently inserts an
others name on picture. thereby SELL
ing 1t as the work Of some other artist.
Is not guilty Of forgery. rs a picture is
not an instrument in writing"
The crime OF perjury also does not
quite "ht In" with the generally ac-
cepted idea, which Is that If person,
after being sworn on oath to speak the
truth, swears falsely. he is guilty Of
such offense. This is correct with the
important qualification that the fact
the witness has sworn to must be ma.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07
Something That Will Do You Good

We know in no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them Of something that will be of
real good to th.m. For this reason we
want to acquaint them with what we
consider one of the very best remedies on
the market for coughs, colds, and that
alarming complaint. Group. We refer
to Chamherlain's Cough Remedy. We
have used it with suIh good results in
our family so long that it has become a
household necessity. BY its prompt use
we haven't any doubt but that it has
time and again prevented Group. The
testimony is given upon our own experi-
ence, and we suggest that om readers,
especially those who have small children,
always keep it in their homes as a safe
guard against croup.-Camden Is. C.)
Messenger. For sale by F. G. Duke,
Druggist.
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FREE BLOOD AND SKIN CURE
Cures Blood Poison, ScrofuTa. Ec-
zema, Rheumatism, and
.f All Blood Troubles.

The Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B)
treatment for impure blool and skin
diseSs sc is now recognized as Il sure and
certain cure for the most advanced stages
of cancer, eating sores, eczema, itching
skin humors, scabs or scales, syphilitic
blood poison, scrofula, ulcers, persistent
eruptions, pimples, bOils, aches and pains
in bones, joints or back. swollen glands,
lisings and bumps on the skin, rheuma-
tism or catarrh, or any form Of skin or
blood diseases. Men, women and children
are being cured in every State by Botanic
Blood Balm for purifying the blood, and
expeiling the germs and humors from
the entire system, leaving the skin free
from eruptions, and rosy with evidence
of pure, rich blood. NJ sufferer need
longer despair, help is at hand. sno mat
ter how many discouragements you may
have met with, Botanic Blood Balm (B.
b. B cures permanently and quickly
70 satisfy the doubters we will give to
any sufferer trial treatment absolutely
free so that they may test this wonderful
remedy. B. B. B. botanic Blood Balm)
sold by all drug stores with complete
direc items for home treatment for 81.
per large bottle. For free trial treatment,
address Blood Balm Co., Mitchell Street
Atlanta, Ga, and Tiial Treatment will
be SCI t at once. Write to-day. Describe
trouble, and free medical advice given.
Over 600 voluntary testimonials of cure
by useing Blood Balm. Thoroughly tested
for 80 years. For sale by +. G. Duke,
| Druggist
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Charleston Exposition Rates
Via The Southern Railway

On account of the South Carolina Inter
State and West Indian Exposition to be
held at Charleston, s. G. beginning Dec
ernber 1st, 1901, The. Southern Railway
will sell excursion tickets to Charleston
and return at the following attractive
rates: from Spartanburg, 8. G.
For $1,000 tickets on sale daily, with
final limit June 3rd, 1902.
|, For $7.35 tickets on sale daily, limited
to return ten days.
For "a. 95 tickets on sale Tuesdays and
thursdays, limited to seven (7) days.
Correspondingly reduced rates from
other points.
l. The Southern Rsilway operates double
daily trains on convenient schedules with
Pullman Sleepers to and from Charleston,
dor furtaG iafornation apply to-
w. H. TAYLoE,
A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.
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Mexican Syrup for Coughs, Etc.

The people demand Y cough remedy that
tastes rood, cures quickly and only costs
Is syrp fos
sumption. Physicians recommend 1t to their
patients, for no other reason, than that It
has proven more healing than any other med
are affected and q cough is troublesome.
Many families always have q bottle In the
house, for taken in time, 1t never fails to euro
quickly and thoroughly,
Be Wise in Time.
Many parents do not know that their child
Is stekly and CROSS and frotful, simply bs
cat1se they fail to give 1t somo Of that splendid
and sxpel from its little stomach and bowels
the worms that arc the cause of its distress.
Worms hRyo brought many q little loved one
to bod Sf sickness and to It's grave that 20
cent bottle OF this remedy would have saved.
Enjoy Life.
Have you got the blues2 Wouldn't you be
more happy and hopeful II your liver was Q
quite % constipated2 Better aake Mexican
Root PHI. Oniy rs cents box.
-. Many Suffer.
There sis much pain pain In this world.
There are % many causes for physical dis
tress. Boneaohe is terrible. Nsrveaoha 10
awful. why not use that best of all internal
os Ree Only fs5 oeats ea,s called
Don't Neglect Your Blood.
Impure blood causes bad health. Gooch's 9
ssrsspsFiil. . M always cures impure bl9od, In,
sarsaparilla or blood medicine IL so safe, SO
sure, 30 quick to cure.
-it! PiIe-ine Cures Piles.
Money refunded II It ever fails.
AHTI-AQUE cures Chills and Fever.
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A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"SomethipR New Under
The Su :"

All doctors have tried to cure
CATARRH by the use of powders, acids,
gases, inhalers and drugs in paste form
Their powders dry up the mucuous
membranes causing them to crack open
and bleed. The powerful acids used IN
inhalers have entirely eaten away the
same membranes that their makers
aimed to cure, while pastes and olnt-
ments cannot reach the disease. An old
and experienced practitioner who has
for many years made close study and
specially of the treatment of fCATARRH,
has at last perfected Treatment which
when faithfully used, not only relieves
at once, but permanently cures CA
TARRH, by removing the cause, stop
ping the discharges, and curing all in
flamation. 1t is the only remedy known
to science that actually reaches the af-
flicted parts. This wonderful remedy is
known as "SNUFFLES the GUARAN-
TEED CATARRH CURE" and is sold
at the extremely low price of One Dollar,
each package containing internal and
external medicine sufficient for 9
mouths treatment and everything ne
cessary to its perfect use.
'SNUFFLES" is the only perfect
CATARRH CURE ever made and i,
now recognized as the only safe and
positive cure for that annoying and dis
gusting disease. 1t cures all inflama
ton quickly and permanently and is als,.
wonderfully quick to relieve HAY
FEVER or COLD in the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often
leads to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FILES" will save you if you use it at
once. 1t is no ordinary remedy, but a
complete treatment which is positively
guaranteed to cure CATARRH in an!
form or stage if used according to the
directions which accompany each pack
age. Don't delay but send for it at once
and write full particulars as to your con
dition, and you will receive special ad
vice from the discoverer of this won
derful remedy regarding your case with
out cost to you beyond the regular price
of "SNIFFLES" the GUARANTEED
CATARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt of
One Dollar. Address Dept. ] EDWIN
B. GILES & COMPANY, 1880 and 1882
Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa.
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The most noticeable feature about re-
opening of Congress, to those who are
observant enough to see below the sur
face Of things, is the strong undercurrent
OF anti-Roosevelt feeling that many
Republican Senators and Representatives
have brought back to Washington and
which may at any time rise to the sur
face and bring about a state Of affairs
that will be little tco stormy for even
"a stormy petrol Of politics." az Senator
Tillman recently called Mr.. Roo evelt.
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The Rest Cure.

Quiet and warmth are the medicines
Of the four footed philosopher. If a
dog Is ailing, he rolls himself into q
ball in Il warm corner and eats little OF
nothing till he is well. Many times rest
is the only medicine needed by the sick.
but we seldom follow this example.
The hiped loses the instinct Of the ami.
NAL. He~fumes,. frets, takes stimulants
and medicaments and gives no chance
to the recupcrative forces Of nature
Philadelphia Record.
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terial to the case. Thus, ir q witness
on being duly sworn gave n false ad-
dress on being asked where he lived,
this, though untrue. would not amount
to perjury. rs the place where the wit
ness lived would be quite immaterial.
That person may be guilty of per-
jury though speaking the truth may
seem a curious anomaly, but such nev-
ertheless is the fact, as the test Of per-
jury is not whether a person is speak
ing what he believes to be the truth:
so, If witness. for instance. on being
asked. "What colored tie was the prls
oner wearing when you met him?" re-
piled red" when in fact he did not
really notice, he would be guilty Of
perjury, even though the prisoner was
in reality wearing a red tie when the
witness met him.
Numerous other instances of crimes
which present similar curious points to
the above might be given, and. in pass
Ing, persons taking out assurances
against burglary might note that this
crime can only be committed between
the hours Of 8 p. m. ana a. m.; that
breaking into house by means of an
open door or window is not burglary.
although entering a house by sliding
down the chimney fs.
We must not conclude this article
without a short reference to a compar-
atively recent case in which a man not
possessing the means to pay entered q
restaurant where he ordered and ate a
good dinner. AS, however, he was un-
able to pay for the same he was given
in charge and subsequently indicted
for obtaining goods by false pre-
lenses" The case resulted in the pris-
oner's acquittal on the ground that he
had not been guilty Of any false pre-
lenses.
This individual therefore had a good
meal on the cheap. but we should not
advise any enterprising reader to emu
late his example, as. although he could
not indeed be prosecuted for obtaining
goods by false pretenses. 1t seems that
he will still be criminally liable under
the bankruptcy act for obtaining credit
by fraudulent means.-LondOn Tit-Bits.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07

Jenny Lind, after years Of steady
pra ctice. believed that the much covet-
ed trill was for her an impossibility.
She practiced hours day, but was un-
able to accomplish the feat. One day,
thoroughly discouraged. she was sit
ting in her garden when all Mt once she
looked up into a tree. Above her bird
was trilling. She at once went to her
piano and through some magic or pow
er Of imitation began the trill and from
that day never had any further Diff
Guilty.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07
A COMEDIANS TRICK.

Rnse by. Which He.-Escaped Arrest
S8a-b D nnd fInd HIS Debt. Paid.
Many amusing stories are told Of Joe
Haines, n comedian OF the time Of
Charles H.. sometimes called Count"
Haines. 1t is said that he was arrested
81 oHs &3orning by two baiiiffs for a debt
S$ofE@ when he saw o bishop to whom
heSwas Srelated passing along in his
m coach With ready resource he imme-
~ diateiy saw q ioophoIe for escape, and,
; turning to the men, he said, Let me
speak to his lordship. to whom r am
well known. and he will pay the debt
-... and your charges into the bargain"
The bailins thought they might ven.
~ turey this, as they. were within two or
sthreA yards Of the coach, and acceded
"a st0fhe Nfequest Joe boldly advanced
ws5 5and to0k off his hat to the bishop. His
aiordship ordered the coach to stop,
when Joe whispered to the divine that
the two men were suffering from such
scruples OF conscience that he feared
they would hang themselves, suggest.
Ing that his lordship should invite them
.ss1to his house and promise to satisfy
sS.theur. The bishop agreed, and, calling
to- the bailiffs, he said, "You two men
come to me tomorrow morning, and
SgCswiii satisfy you" 40 %et., t@
The men bowed and went away
pleased. and early the next day waited
on his lordship, who, when they were
=, .nshered in, said, well my men, what
!. ~ hfs these scrupies OF consciencer' :
''Scruples7" replied one Of them. 1--WE
have no scruples! We are baillfrs, my
IL . iOtd. who yesterday arrested your cou'
sin, Joe Haines, for a debt Of EGO. and
your lordship Kindly promised to salts
fyus"
u rFhe trickfwaa strange, hut the !rfiuIt
HwaF stranser, Tor his lordship. either
appreciating its cleverness or consider.
ing himself bound by the promise he
- ~ had euninteptionaliy given there and
then settled with the men in full.
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A Souvenir.

"Is 1t an engagement ring?"
; NO." answered the ofttimes summer
girl. "It is a souvenir"
"But you say you don't remember
who gave 1t to you."
- THAT is true. But it may be consid.
cred an effective souvenir. none the
less. have no doubt the donor often
recalls what it cost and remembers
me."-Washington Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07

Senator Morgan, who will have charge
OF the Nicaragua Canal bill in the Senate,
says that unless number of Senators
violate pledges made to him, which he
doesn't believe thev will, there is no
possibility Cf the Panama Canal lobby
succeeding in its efforts, now being push.
ed with renewed activity, to again delay
legislation for the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07
The Worlds Great Fever Medicine

Johnson's Tonic does in day what
slow Quinine cannot do in ten days. Its
splendid cures are in striking cantrast
with the feeble cures made by Quinine.
IL you are uttere]y wretched. take a
thorough course of johnson IS Tonic and
drive out every trace Of Malarial poisoning
The wise insure their lives and the wiser
insure their health by using Johnson's
Chill cure and Fever Tonic. 1t costs so
cents if it cures; not one cent if it does
not.
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Cst GesHsssa..t,. Hint.

Get q EsHsf gGsntls Hint. f.#E
Eyes, proposed to her by letter"
"And what was her replyr
"She simply referred me to certain
= chapter and page In The Life Of Lord
Nelson"
"And what didayou fndT =sS
'Tt says, After fruitiessly applying
= Sor4 coakmand Of the ship by letter, he
went in person to- see sabout II, and
then he secured It, t.'"-London Tele-
sxarh-
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AgreMbIe.

Hanson-There was a time I couldn't
abide Pugleigh, but l declare If he
hasn't become really agreeable of late.
Tryster-You don't mean it'll
Hanson-Yes; he hasn't called at my
place for month or two.-Boston Tran.
script.
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A Little Way Oh.

Tommy-What does the paper mean
by calling Mr.. Bugghaus an eight by
ten business man?
IT'S Father-I presume It means he II
not exactly square.
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Mfr. Wheeler Got Rid of His Rheu-
mafiSn.

''During the winter Of 1893 I was 80
lame in my joints, in fact all over my
body, that conld hardly hobble around,
when | bought a bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. From the first ap-
plication 1 began to get we'll, and was
cured and have worked steadily all the
year.-R. Wheeler, Northwood, N. Y.
For sale by F. G. Duke, Druggist.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-07

Il have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for number Of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and Group I
have ever used in my family. 1 have
not words tn express my confidence in
this remedy. Mrs. ]. A, Moore, North
Star, Mich. For sale by F. G. Duke,
Druggist.
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THE HOME COLD CURE.
An, Ingenious Treatment by which
Drunkards are Being Cured Daily
In Spite OF Themselves
No Noxious Doses. No Weakening
Of the Nerves. A Pleasant and
Positive Cure for the
N Liquor Rabit.

It is now lgenerally known and un-
derstood that Drunkenness is a disease
G. Aand not weakness. A body filled with
. ;. poison, and nerves completely shattered
:: by periodical or constant use of intoxi-
eating liquors, requires an antidote cap
able of neutralizing and eradicating this
=. Poison, and destroying the craving for in
= toxicants. Sufferers may now cure them
~ selves at home without publicity or loss
Hn%f q ti%s frS% 1% hSsnsss by tbis wonderful
perfected after many years Of close study
and treatment of iner rbriates. The faith
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TCA wonderful discovery is positively guar
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no matter how hard drinker. Our
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~ given in cup of tea or coffee without
The knowledge of the person taking it.
a!Thousands' of Drunkards have cured
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Mr.. p. X. Sweet former chief of the
secret service in Manila, and who is now
in Washington, predicts that some start
ling sensations will reach, the American
public in the near future concerning
affairs in the Philippines.
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Dr. Bros, MEDICINE
chanced thT Est h G
radical
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ASTHMA CURE FREE!
All Cases.
Sent Absolutely Free Receipt of Postal
ADDRESS PLAINLY

There is nothing like Asthmalene. Il
brings instant relief, even in the worst
cases. 1t cures when all else fails.
The Rev. G. F. WELLS, of Vifla
Ridge, ILL.,, says: "Your trial bottle ef
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l cannot tell you how thankful 1 fesi
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OF ever being cured. saw your advsr-
tisement for the cure of this dreadful
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thought you had overspoken yourselves,
but resolved to give it trial To NJ
astonlshment, the trial acted like q
charm. Send me full-size bottle"
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Key. DR.. Morris WecksIcr,
Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Jsr,eI

New Imk, Jan. 3, 1901.
nRS. TAFT Bros. MEDICINE Co
Gentlemen: Your Asthmalene Ia mn Az
cellent remedy for Asthma and HAY Fever
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astonishing and wonderful
After having it carefully aRalyzed, We can
morphine. choroform or ether.
Very truly yours,
REV. DIR. MORRIS WRcusrr,
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Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Nov. Observation-Disclosures
ing the collapse in prices that took place
last week today's receipts were q 900
head. The market showed up better than
might have been expected under the lib
eral supply, which included 5000 head of
western rangers. A comparatively small
number of good fat beeves sold at strong
prices, but fair to medium were very slow
at the recent severe decline, while com
mon We're neglected but not any lower.
Good to prime steers, S6.50qS.00; poor to
medium, $3.5066.65; stockers and feeders,
s2,5O4i.5O; heifers, $2.COq5.OO; calves, 1915
@725.
Hogs-With nearly 1000 head left over
from Saturday and 50, 900 received today,
the supply was rather large, yet buying
was active at 5@1Oc higher than last weeks
close. Mixed and butchers, $6.S596.7O; good
to choice heavy, Sc. 6O96.SO; rough heavy,
s6.2596,5O; light, $6,25q655; bulk sales,
SG.4096.50.
Sheep-Supplies were as heavy as ever,
receipts hailing largely from ranges.
About $40, 900 head arrived today and there
was a fairly active general demand.
Nheep, steady to lower at $2.5044.0O;
lambs, $3.50Q5.40.