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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
SIC StrCNc to H,Cnsc.

The waiter girl at our table was i'm
bucd with sincere desire to give salts,
faction. She did her Lest to get from
the Kitchen precisely what each board
er asked fer, and she succeeded very
we'll indeed.
The other evening at dinner she said
intcrrcSativcly to each man in turn,
"ChicEen OF tomato soup!" and one
made answer. "Tomayto." and the Sec
ond said "Tomawto soup. please" and
the third added. "l'll take tomato"
Whercupon the intelligent maiden
delivered the several orders Into the
kitchen in this wise, "Ore tomayto
soup. one tomawto soup ard one to-
matto soup"
Thus each guest received precisely
what he had asked for and was happy
until the next order was taken.
But that is another course.-Judge.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
Adding Insult to Injury.

She had just handed him the frosty
mitt, but he was game to the last hur-
die.
IF YOU are ever in trouble" he said.
do net hesitate to lift UP your voice,
and you will find me Johnny Oh the
spot"
I'm IL trouble now" answered the
human refrigerator, with sigh long
drawn out
And, behold" exclaimed the unsus.
pectinS youth, II am here"
"Nes," she said, that's tic trouble.s
Chicago News.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
BOXING The COMPASS
Tae Test Eetwrrn saiiar nna a
f.anG;ao5cr.

Tae Test Eetwrcn Saiior upa ,
fanG;aD5cr.
Boys who live In seaport towns ara
sometimes asked to box the compass."
III they can do it guickly and accurate
ly, they are fac sailors ana may grow
up 10 he the captain OF a foIr master
III they miss Il point CT can Caly do IL
Slowly. they are lIndluHE2rS AID will
Fever s2e Glu" water. TO Eox the CON-
p!Ss means TO name all th" points In
Greer jiSt as fast us yoI can speak.
This is the way IN cid down east skip
per VIII rattle It eff: North nor by
cas-, nor -nor'cGSt, nor'e;:St by n"rth,
northeast. nCrCaSt by east, caSt.nor'
east. cast 10y north, east, east by south,
cas-; so" east. sournSt by cast. sou'caSt.
sou'aSt 10y sou. II. sou -sou'cast, SOU by
cast south, SCu' by west. SOU sou west,
soNwcSt by south. Sou'wpst, sou west
oE west. west sou west, west by south.
west. west by north, wCst-nor'v;cst.
n'' west 10y west. nor'wcSt. Eor'west
Iy n@"th. nor''ncr'wcst, nor By west,
EUr;h.
Can yCu d. 1t:
Ii Il needle Is drawn n few times over
th2 ends of horseshoe magnet, it be-
comes magnc;iZcd. Push such n mar.
hciZId needle through a small cork.
llac2 the cork In bowl of water, tax.
Ing pains to Sre that the cork when II
Hoals OH tie water will carry the nee
Ole in horizontal position or ION np
even ErVi' Another way is to cut
about three Inches from hollow straw
(Such as is used to suck lcmonadc) and
TO push the needle inside the straw.
The straw will float and carry the nee.
dlr Now observe what happens. Tho
noatinS needle will slowly swing round
I'LL 1t points north and south. Tho
straw VIII behave in the same way.
IuSh 1t iii any other direction, and tho
moment it is free it swings back again.
we 10 rot know who first observed
the Fact that Il floating magnctizcd nee
Gle VIII point to the north. Nor do we
KNOW precisely when or where some
unknown inventor used this idea to
make compass. All we know is that
the Chinese made and used compasscs
mere Than 2,CU0 years ago
When men began, perhaps 10000
years ago, to sail upon the water, they
used marks upon the shore to guide
them on their way. Long years after
they observed that q certain star kept
ut all times the same place In the sky,
anu they used this pole star rs guide
In steering Their ships. Today steam.
ship starting down the Hudson river
Tor Europe is guided by the pilot, and
he uses the buoyS, bcacoEs and othet
guide marks to steer the ship down tho
lay. Off Sandy Hook he gives I'D the
snip to the captain. who instructs tfsa'
helmsEan to steer northeast by eaSR
east by north or whatever course m
selects. and the hclmSman, watching
the compass. Keeps the ship headed In
that Observation-Disclosures News.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
She Followed Inatruc.:ons.

A lady once employed a girl to assist
her In her housework. One day the
mistress wanted to make pudding.
and. having bought some plums, she
explained to the girl how to stone
them. She picked up plum and took
out the stone; then, thinking the girl
knew how to do them, she put the plum
In her mouth and left the kitchen. The
servant came into the drawing room
half an hour later and said, please.
mum; I've finished" The hostess de-
parted for the Kitchen and beheld a
plate full Of stones only. "Where are
the plums, Jane?" she asked. "I've
eaten 'em, mum, as you showed mel"
was the maids reply.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
POULTRY POINTERS.

Supply plenty Of gravel to fowls that
are being fattencd in confinement.
Chickens should never be allowed to
go OH the roosts until ten or twelve
weeks old.
Lime is a purifier and should be used
as wash on the coops, perches and
nest boxes.
If hen lays soft shelled eggs, give
her plenty of gravel, oyster shells and
crushed bone.
Ducks should be allowed as much
liberty as possible. They are not par
tial to confinement.
Flat eggs, eggs within eggs, double
yclked eggs and other unnatural for
nations are due to the hens being over
fat.
Geese may be fGttened on any kind
Of grain if fed all that they will cat for
about ten days before sending them to
market. Corn, peas and barley are
best.
Young chicks Of fancy breeding
should not be permitted to roost on
perches until after they are eight
months old, as 1t often causes crooked
breast bones.
Accumulating filth is prolific source
or disease. especially gapes. After the
poultry yard Is cleaned up sprinkle it
well with diluted carbclic acid and a
little copperas.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
no, Not You.

Mamma, what was that fuzzy bun
die You took out of papa's vest pockst
ana threw IN the fireplace just now?'
That was an accumulation Of house.
hold recipes your father cut out of tho
papers downtown and put away for
my benefit. | have to clean them out
Of his pocket about once 4 month";
Chicago Tribune.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
A F0 atty ApHrcfsenner

Mr.. Spriggins pridcs himself On un.
derst;,ndng the value Of money"
And that's where Mr.. Spriggins
makes mistake" said the liberal
man. "Ee expects dollar to buy TIVE
or three times as much rs 1t has any
right to and is continually being m.
noyed and disappointed Washington
Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24
A Questionable Pedigree

Three little school children were seri-
ously discussing the social conditions
and positions Of their respective par
ents and their ancestry, each one evil
IDENTIFY determined to go one better than
the other.
"Mother says I am descended from
Mary, queen cf Scots" triumphantly
asserted little Eva.
$50 am | then," retorted Cousin
Willie.
Don't be silly, WILLIE" interpolated
the third. "Why, you're boyp'-New
York Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-24

The longest pendulum ever made
was 3I7 feet In length and was swung
from the second platform Of the Eifsel
tower.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
PENSION POINTERS.
Inquiries Answered and Suggestions
Made.

| J.. H. c., Chanute, Kan.-If the pay
ment of part-penSiOn to the penslonef
wife was held on appeal to have been done
! through an erroneous construction of law,
the amount enormously paid to the wife
will doubtless be repaid to the pensioner.
| J. L., Glen Ellyn, Ill-It is impossible
to say what the likelihood is of general
pension legislation of any character at the
present session of Congress. Several bills
have been introduced proposing an III
crease of the rate of invalid pension un-
der the general law for the loss of limbs.
X. Y. 1.-The law relative to pension
of dependent parents distinctly provides
that the title of such, whether claim be
made under the general law alone or un-
der the law as amended by section l of
the act of June 81, 1890, shall be depend
ent upon the fact that the soldier left
surviving neither i widow nor 4 child un-
der 16.
e. N, Denver, Colo.-A volunteer Of
the war of the rebellion who enlisted in
1861 and received 500 bounty for that
term and $400 bounty for re-enlistment
as veteran, has received all the U. 5.
bounty due him under any law The mat
ter of ratiOns and transportation in con-
nection with veteran furlOugh was doubt
| less settled at the time Of the furlOugh.
G. L. G., Wauseon, Ohio-ln the pen
sion claims of dependent parents it is still
necessary 10 prove LnaL the So!uIcl . uSith
was due to the service and line of duty.
Section / of the act of June y, 1880,
made no change in the law in this respect.
]. f., StOughton, Mass.-Dependent
brothers and sisters are entitled to pen
sion only if they are under 16 when the
soldier died and are under 16 when ap-
plication is filed. They can, however, OBJ
tain any arrears of pay, etc, due on ac-
count of the soldiers service, regardless
of their age, they being the next of kin
surviving.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
william B. Rowe Co. A. eth Mich. Cav;

William 3. Rowe, Co. A, 9th Mich. Cav;
increase, $50.
Abbie NJ Packard, helpless and dependent
daughter OF Charles Packard, Co. D.. 18th
Bil)
Erastus D. Garfield Co. B. S5th H.; In
crease, SO.
Jane E. Tompkins. widow of Charles n.
Tompkins, Colonel 1st Il. /. l.. A; increase,
$50. Senate Bill.)
Theophile A. Dauphin, Co. X, seth n. Y;
increase, $40.
Jacob Barton, Co. 1, 14th VT. and Co. C,
9th Vt; increase $50. (Senate Bill)
Lydia Carr, the dependent and helpless
daughter of Gorrin Ii. Carr. Co. c, 3Ith
Iowa; $12.
Peter G. Cleek, Co. X, 7th W. Va. Cav;
increase, $50. Senate BILL
James A. Bramble, Co. u, sOth Ind; in
crease, $50.
Ida C. Emery, widow of Charles Emery,
Captain. Co. E, 55th Ind, and Co. c, 12ith
Ind; Increase. $50 Senate BILL
Rachel S. Lyman widow of Joseph Lyman,
Major. 10Th Iowa; increase, $50.
William II. H. Scott, Co. G, Sd Mo. S. NJ.
Cav; increase, $50. Senate BILL
Thomas Thatcher, Co. X, 22d Ind; In
crease, $24.
Anna o. Brush. widow of Alfred l. Brush,
Co. b, 18th Mich; SO.
Frederick f. Rogers. Co. D, 18th Mass,
and Second Lieutenant Co. A, 54th Mass.
(COlored); increase $50. Senate BILL
George w. Dodge, Co. G, 10Th Mass; in
crease, $50.
William Holgate, Co. E, 112th H.; increase,
Matthew c. Medbury, Co. E, 10Th h. L; in
John Reep, Co. b, 10th Ohio; increase,
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
Rhode Island Encsmpment.

The 35th Annual Encampment. Depart
ment of Rhode Island, convened at PrOyi-
dence Thursday, Feb. Is, with large at
tendance of members.
The reports of officers showed the De
partment to be in good condition, although
a net loss of 81 in membership was re-
ported.
COmmander-in-C Chief Torrance was pres
ent. much to the pleasure of the comrades.
The Encampment adopted resolutions
favOring per diem service pensions.
Elective and appointive officers for the
ensuing year are:
Com, George II. Chenery; S. V. c., Jas.
S. Hudson; ]. V. c., Joseph !. Swolley;
Medical Director, Philip Il. Dillon, NJ. D.;
Chap, Rev. Charles IL. Ever; \. y. e..
Philip S. Chase; \. q. NJ. c., AlOnzo +.
Pierce; Insp., William o. Milne; Judge
Advocate, Ezra X. Parker; Chief Muster
ing Officer, George l.. Green. Council OF
Administration, Patrick Egan. Martin V.
Brady, Moses BUdlong, Edwin Clarkson
and Theodore \. Perry. Representatives
to Both National EncamDment, Henry G..
Luther (at large, James II. Eastman and
George l.. Smith; alternates, NJ. G.. Me-
KcnZie, Theodore L. Dexter and James
Il. johnson.
In the evening n banquet complimentary
to the retiring Department Commander
Charles L. MOies, was held. Commander.
in-Chief Torrance, Inspector General
Wetherbee and Aid-deCamp Brakeman
were present. Comradc Moies was pre-,
sented with a cut-glass punch-bowI, ladle
and glasses.
The occasion was enjoyable throughout:
the presence Of the Commander-in-C Chief,
with members of his staff, both at the En-.
campment during the day and at the ban.
quet in the evening, was thoroughly en-
jOyed. The sessions of the Encampment
We're harmonious and the spirit of COM
radeShip prevailed.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
The ARMY and Navy Union.

Sinclair Curtis Garrison, No. IS, of thu
Army and Navy Union, was instituted and
the officers installed in Red Mems Hall,
Hampton, Va, Feb. 10. The ceremony was
performed by Special Inspector Hugh II.
Henry, of PhOebus, Va, assisted by Com
mander Francis Jones, Senior Nice-COm-
mander Julius WuerZ, Junior Nfce-COm-
mander A. J. Berrey and Inspector David
ShulI. of Colonel Royal T. Frank Garrison,
No. 30, of Phoebus. Garrison No. 5S may
be held as an emblematic Garrison of the
Union, having in its ranks eX-rcgulars, a ma
jority of ex-volunteers and several ex-navy
men. The officers follows: Com
mander, II. ii. Holt: S. VIC. Frank II. Couch
NJ, Philip Lindengurgcr Information IN
regard to the Union may be obtained from
the Adiutant-G General, John Schumacher 401
Pulaski street, Brooklyn, n. Y, from
Special Inspector Hugh II. Henry, Box 132,
PhOebus Va.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27

but only for q moment. Something was
about TO be done; hut if / could have con-
troiled events, l would not have known
what to choose. One thing, however. he,
gan to loom clear through the dim future:
if we were working to get to Meade's rear.
that General was in far greater danger
than he had been at Gettysburg. With
Lee at Manassas Junction, between Meade
and Washington. the Army OF the Poto-
mae would yield from starvation. or fight
at utter disadvantage; and there was no
army to help near by, as McClellan's at
Alexandria in 80.
The night brought no movement.
10 be continued)
The National tribune., 1902-03-27

stomach, it is claimed, also, was proba-
bly, caused from his excessive indulgence
of this fondness for the odorous vcgeta-
bic.
The onion is undoubtedly a wholesome
article of food; in fact, has many medci-
nal qualities of value, but it would be
difficult to find a more indigestibe article
than fried onions, and to many people
they are simply poison; but the onion
does hot stand alone in this respect Any
article of food that is not thoroughly di-
gested becomes a source of disease and
discomfort, whether it be fried onions or
beef steak.
The reason why any unwholesome food
is not promptly dignsted is because the
stomach lacks some important element of
digestion; some stomachs lack peptOne,
others are deficient in gastric juice, still
others lack hydrOchlOric acid.
The one thing necessary to do in any
case of poor digestion is to supply those
elements of digestion which the stomach
lacks, and nothing does this so thorough
ly and safely as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets.
DIR. Richardson, in writing n thesis on
treatment of dyspepsia and indigestion,
closes his remarks by saying, For those
suffering from acid dyspepsia, shown by
sour, watery risings, or for flatulent dys-
| pepsia, shown by gas on the stomach
causing heart trouble and difficult breath,
ing, as well as for all other forms OF
stomach trouble, the safest treatment is
to take one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia
| Tablets after each meal. | advise them
| because they contain no harmful drugs
| but are composed of valuable digestiyes
which act promptly upon the food eaten
| | never knew n case of Indigestion OF
even chronic dyspepsia which Stuart's
Tablets would not reach.''
! Cheap cathartic medicines claiming to
cure dyspepsia and indigestion can have
no effect whatever in actively digestina
/ the food, and to call any cathartic medi
cine cure for Indigestion is misnomer
Every druggist in the United States
and Canada sells Stuarts Dyspepss
Tablets, and they are not only the safest
and most successful, but the most scien
| tific, of any treatment for indigestion and
stomach troubles.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
South Dakota corns

Department of South Dakota, st. Lawrence,
S. d.. reports considerable activity among
the Corps of that State. Joint installations
were generally held with the Posts. All the
Corps are doing q great deal of relief work,
while number have held entertainments
that have been success socially as well as
financially. Sewing circles and bazaars have
added considerably to the relief funds Lin
coins Birthday was generally observed.
The National tribune., 1902-03-27

Papa. what is the Eastern question" :"
How much have you got?"
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
California and Nevada w.RC.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE Reports from
the Corps in this Department show that the
new officers were all installed within the pre-
scrlbcd time The majority of the Corps
held public Installations Jointly with the
Posts. Many retiring Presidents were the
recipients of handsome gifts from Corps mem
berS
Rawlins Corps. Stockton, has given two en-.
tertainments, adding a considerable sum TO
the relief fund. During the past year 10
new members have been added. To the re-
lief fund has been added Sl2l.10; number of
visits to the sick and needy 81; amount ex-
pended for relief, $173.SO.
w. X. COrnman Post and Corps, of San
BernardinO, have decided to erect a mOnu-
ment in the Public Park in that city to be
dedicated to the soldiers, sailors and marines
who served the Union in defense of the flag.
Mckinleys birthday wds appropriately OBJ
served by Wallace Reynolds Corps, Santa
Cruz Outsiders were Invited and a few OF
the school children Were asked to partici-
pate, all Of whom willingly responded.
The regular meeting of Vicksburg Corps, of
Pomona, fell on Mckinley Day. The Corps
invited the veterans of the 6. a. r. to an
open session. Such gatherings are ''red-let-
ter hours in the Corps and all absenteeS
lose some thing valuable out of their lives.
Malvern Hill Corps, of Fullerton, recently
gave an entertainment to raise funds to pur-
chase flag for the Grammar School 1t was
a complete success in every particular. This
Corps has extended considerable relief during
the past year, and has sent money to the W.
Il. c. Home at Evergreen. 1t has purchased
a flag for the Fullerton High School and an
ether for the new High School at Anaheim.
Also the beautiful Emblem of Liberty for
the Grammar School. consisting of a shield
surmounted by the American Eagle, holding
in its beak a silken cord one end of which
is carried to silk flags crossed at the back of
the shield.
VIM. Mckinley Day was observed by Antie-
tam Corps, of Fetauma. Mrs. Mary Winans
unvailed large portrait of VIM. Mckinley,
which had been purchased by the Corps.
Geraldine Il. Frisbie President and
Elizabeth D'A. Kinnc. Treasurer of the
W. r. c. Home Mt Evergreen, recently went
to Los Gatos. near San Jose, in the interest
of the Home. They were met at the station
by several members of the Corps and COM
rades of the local Post. A luncheon was
given in their honor by Mrs Celia H. Irwin,
Past Department |. and l. OFFICER and Secre-
tary of L. o. C. Ord Corps.
As the visit of Mrs. Frisbie and Mrs.
Kinne was Of a purely business character.
this social feature was a pleasant surprise
and highly enjoyed and appreciated by them.
GERALDINE F.. FRfSBIE. Department
Press Correspondent. Mello Park Cal.
"p9Da what is the Eastern oupStion ~
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
Erancis SIr nger Circle.

Francis Springer Circle, "a, Springfield
H., has 1856 active members and 125 hon
Orary members. COmrade Vannattin, ar
honorary member, has reached the ad
vanced age of 80 years; his wife, who is
II years old, is also member of this Cir
Gle. Comrade Vannattin served in Co. G
I'D Ill. One son served in the same com
pany and another served in the 133d Ill
The National tribune., 1902-03-27
FRIED ONIONS
Indirectly Caused the Death of the
Worlds Greatest General.

It is a matter Of history that Napoleon
was gormand, an inordinate lover Of
the good things of the table, and history
further records that his favorite dish was
fried onions; his death from cancer of
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-05-23
NEW PRESBYTERIAN CREED.
After Months of Preparation the Conn
uittee on Revision Makes Report
to General Assembly.

New York, May 1.-THE second
days session of the Presbyterian
general assembly began at nine
o'clock in the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terrain church. The first half hour
was taken up with devotional exer-
cises and then the business pro-
gramme was begun, the new modera-
tor, the Rev. DR.. Henry Van Dyke,
presiding. The morning session was
consumed In the presenting of re-
ports of special committees, among
them being that of the special COM
mittee on the revision of the confess
sion of faith. In part it is as follows:
With reference to chapter X, section 8,
OF the Confession of Faith, that it is not
to be regarded teaching that any who
die in infancy are lost We believe that
all dying in infancy are included in the
election of grace, and are regenerated
and saved by Christ through the Spirit,
who works when and where and how He
pleases.
OF the Eternal Purpose.-We believe
that the eternal. wise, holy and loving
purpose of God embraces all events, so
that while the freedom of man is not
taken away nor Is God the author of sin.
yet in His providence He makes all things
work together in the fulhllment of His
sovereign design and the manifestation
of His glory; wherefore, humbly &C
knowledging the mystery OF this truth.
we trust in His protecting care and set
out hearts to do His will.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-05-23
MORE ABOUT FUNSTON.
Senators McLaurin and Burton Engage In
Tilt Over an Affair That Hap
pened In Cuba.

Washington, May 17.-When the
Philippine government bill was laid
before the senate Friday Mr.. Nc
Laurin (Miss.) continued his speech
begun Thursday in opposition to the
measure. He criticised the trial of
Gen. Jacob Smith, intimating that
his acquittal was foregone con-
clusion. Referring to the defense by
Mr.. Burton of Gen. Funston, Mr.. Nc
Laurin read a statement from a
book on Cuba that Gen. Gomez and
his staff had run away from loco
motive which was blowing off steam,
fearing it was about to explode. He
said that Gen. Funston was on Go
mez' staff. do you mean to init
mate" inquired Mr.. Spooner, "that
Gen. Funston is a coward?" ''You
can draw your own inferences," re-
piled the Mississippi senator. 81
state what this writer says" Mr..
Burton called attention to the fact
that Funston had never been on
Gomez staff. He was Gomez CHIEF
of artillery but had not served Is 6
staff officer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-05-23
RENTER RosECRANs' BODY.
President Roosevelt. His Cabinet, Members
of Congress and Army Officers Attend
Exercises at Arlington.

Washington, May 19.-With impos-
ing ceremonies the remains of Mai.
William Starlxe Rosecrans Saturday
were re-interred in Arlington ceme-
terry under the direction of the So
ciety of the Army of the Cumber-
land. The services were presided over
by Gen. David B. Henderson, speaker
of the house of representatives.
President Roosevelt, members of his
cabinet, senators and representatives
and host of friends, including many
of his old army associates, were
present to pay their last tribute to
the noted soldier. Full military hon.
ors were accorded the remains, which
were borne to the grave on caisson