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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Enormous strength of Mushrooms

Enormous strength of Mushrooms.
4 curious instance Of tho wonderful
force cXcrted by growing vegetation is
related in the Gardeners Magazine.
This force seems all the more rcmarka.
BILE when eXertcd by light and upsub-
stantial mushrooms, but does not ap-
pear so extraordinary when caused by
the expansion of n hard wood tree.
Some half hardy ANIMALS were sown in
n frame just cleared Of winter crop
in the gardens of an English park and
the lights closed to hasten termination.
Some days aftcrward signs Of cracking
were observed in tho brickwork. and
gradually a block weighing In the aS-
gregate one and one-half hundred
weight was pushed out Of position.
After cutting out several bricks mass
of mushrooms was found 3 pounds !
ounces in weight growing in the center
Of the wall. The mycelium had run
freely in the mortar and on the inner
face Of the bricks.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Chfldrcn's Blundcrs

A Philadelphia schooltcachcr tells OF
those Dlundcrs of children in physiolo-
Gy examination papers:
"Occupations which are Injurious to
the health are carbolic acid gas, which
is impure blood"
"Whcn you have an illness it makes
your health bad. as well as having a
disease"
"A stone mason's work is Injurious
because when he is chipping he
breathcs liz all tic little chips. and then
they arc taken into the lungs"
"All mechanical work is injurious to
the health"
The word function" seemed to puz-
Zlc the children tremendously. Oues-
tions containing that word were an
swered MS follows:
THE skin discharges q function call
cd pcrspiraton."
'Thc function of the heart is be.
tween the lungs"
"The hearts function is called tho
rax."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Il surgical Operation

is always dangernus--,lo rot submit 10
the surgeons knife until you have tried
DeWitts Witch Hazel Save. It will
cure when everything else fails-it has
done this in thousands Of cases. Here
IS one OF them:I suffered from bleeding
and protruding piles for twenty years.
Was treated by different specialists and
USED many remedies, but obtained no
rehet until lused DcWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. Two boxes Of this salye cured
me eighteen months ago and have
not had touch of the piles since.-H.
A. Tinsdale. Summcrt0n, =. C.. For
Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Protrudine
Piles no remedy equals DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. Sold by F. G, Duke,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Moderation In Exercise.

Exercise which is we'll within the
powers Of the body is salutary for all
and probably necessary for some. but
exercise by which those powers are
overstraincd Is too often not only the
precursor. but quite Enthusiastically the
cause or serious Illness or OF bodily or
mental failure. why" inquired Sala.
ain. should tho weak display his infc-
rlority in the presence Of the strong?"
me question Ia us pertinent in our own
day as ii was I'm that on which it was
uttcred.-I.ondon Hospital.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10

and here. Canst thou not rcalze-dost
thou not sec-that l am no longer the
humble laundrcSS of the washboard
and The ilatiron. but an actress who
has travelled and met up with the Art
full Dodger? With one hand l grasp
thy coat collar and with the other thy
luNuriant locks, and prithee, Mer-
curio"-
'And what do you wantT" J..
"My oof, thou man of tricks" Y
"You shall have it this afternoon"
"Taik not to me of time, Mercurio,
but place the ducats in my hand with
out delay"
"And you'd sacrifice an engagement
Mt $50 per to get S4.SO?' he indignant
ly demanded as Mrs. Stubbins held him
with an iron grip.
81 wouldst, Mcrcurio, and therefore
let us waste no more time. Shouldst
1 clutch my other hand in thy locks
thou nayst be numbered with the bald
heads"
cent he had. but he handed it over and
hcavcd sigh OF relief us Mrs. Stub
bins looscncd her clutch.
"'1is wcll.' she said as she counted
the sum. "'riS we'll. Mcrcurio, and
now go hence to my playfcllows and
tell them that the -Artful Dodgcr Is
happy no more Farewcll-again fare
we'll"
The major stood and looked after her
with rucful countenTncc. When the
echo of her footsteps lad died away he
said to hip,sclf:
'Mcrcurio was Il blamed fool, and
am ditto" M. QUAD.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
A Lincoln Joke.

One of I.incoln's visitors in the early
DAYS of his administration says:
''IIe walked into the corridor with
us, and, as he babe us goodby ana
thanked - for what he had told him,
he again frightened up for II moment
and asked him In an abrupt kind OF
way, laying his hand as he spoke with
a queer but not uncivil familiarity on
his shoulder. You haven't such thing
as postmaster in your pocket, have
you?'
G stared at him In astonishmcnt
and thought little in alarm. as If he
suspected sudden attack of insanity.
Then Mr.. Lincoln went on: You sec. 1T
seems to he kind of UNNATURAL that you
shouldn't have at least a postmaster in
your pocket. Everybody I've seen for
days past has had foreign ministers
and collectors and all kinds, and
thought you couldn't have got in here
without having at least postmaster
get into your pocket 1.-THE True
Abraham Lincoln"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
me GRAND
PROMOTER
His IauDdress Calls aDd Makes
q Collection.

- ~ AJOR CROFOOT, grand pro-
NH moter of all sorts and Condi-
4V2 tons of schemes and enter
prises to better his financial
condition entered his office the other
morning, leaving the door open behind
him. He had scarcely hung up his
hat when a woman stood before him.
Like flash Of lightning he recognized
his old time lalnlrcss-the old time
when she used to do up his shirts and
trust him for pay-and he realized that
she had hunted him down at last and
meant to collect a bill of about IS.
One thrill shot through him, and then
he was as cool rs ice.
"Madam. were you looking for the
photographer or the corset maker" he
queried.
"No, sir" she replied; 81 am looking
him ut last. Don't you remember
mc?'
Really, now-why, really
"Don't you remember me?'
"Is it-can it bc-is it possible that
you arc Mrs. Stubbins?'
II am Mrs. StubbinS. I am the wo-
man you beat out of $3.50 for doing
your laundry. l have been OH your
trail over Il year, and I have run YOU
to earth at last I want my money
"Wcll well, we'll" exclaimed the
major us he held out his hand for Il
shake. "Mrs. Stuhbins, I am thrice
glad to sec you. Only yesterday 1 sent
out to Dakota to try to find where
YOU were located. You don't know
how often l have thought Of you and
your kindness to me. For months and
months you were like mother to me.
And have YOU just come OH from the
wcst:'
"Blarney" she answered as she drew
herself up and pointed finger ut
him. 81 am no longer a trusting, con,
fiding laundrcss. but | have gone on
the stage and got my eyes opened.
am 10 longer Mrs. Nancy Stubhins,
but Miss Rosalic Cathcart. Caitiff,
come down with the shekcls or 1 will
make it torrid for thee"
"And so you have gone on the stage?
BY George, what coincdcncc-what
n coincidence! have three act play
right here in my desk and was Won
dcring where l could find woman
to take the leading part. You have
just tho right tigurc-you look the
part-your fortune is made. Right
here, without going any further, 1 offer
you 500 per week to take the role
As remarked before, what coin
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Life and Accident Insurance.

nhe Aetra a Life Insurance writesS !
Poi'cies not only for Life Indemnitv :
out also policies that protect Won insS S
case OF accident or siclness T
Sn'y va Line Company In the Unite
n'".es TO 10 this. Rates are yer,
lleusonapio. This company is wejls
1no~n and comment is unnecessary
l am representing the above Com.
pany and will be pleased to call On
any one wishing insurance. Write
me at Carlisle, s. G. "Vs
fo-u w. +. BATES. .Acent
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10

AA LOOKING FOR MAJOR cRoFooru
91rS. Stubbins as she balanced on m,
io"t. Il am here for the oof. Prod
OF set ready for Il dull thud." '1'
By George, but what talon,
acting" whispered the mai nut
gazed in admiration. IS. ., rs he
hardt isn't within forty ','n ncrn-
I've got $4,000 ready Va !u"
cst stor 'u :" "",. 'li'h' you the bright
this .r.a,., ~" ~, If you'll come in
rc,dv r,. ,,, IL have contract
tbc corrt,r =. 10 sign. You'll carry
..>,ona',n, storm"
,;tt,o $50 hast thou the rhino-my
- oror call upon thee to hand
t,o nm. md If thou dost not then nav
ho,d. sequences be upon thine own
" Iou mean that little balance?
= cs, I'll pay, Of course, but that will
come later. l think I can make your
salary S12J per week, and I'll like to
begin the rehcarsals ut once. I'm also
willing to advance you $500 for any
stage wardrobe you may need. Can
You come i'm ut 2 oclock?"
At OF the clock NlercuriO
"oH'hSt cllSaSe me, mtlSCu Mrs. Stub
bins. with her finger on her nose, "but
know the artfulnpss of man and
cannot be bamboozled. Let him stand
forth like man and pay me that
which he owest, and later on I will
answer HIM"
Perhaps / could make It $50 pnr
week. said the major as lie toyed
with his watch chain. "You grow bet
Ter and better. | don't want TO make
You egotist!cal, but Mary Anderson
couldn't hold Il candle TO you. I'll have
your name from Kalamazoo to Randy
within year. Your role is tragedy.
ana you want to stick to it, Shall we
say o'clock? I want to get the con-
tract signed and hire hall"
"My answer to thee, AIcrcurio. Is
this" hoarscly whispered Rosalia as
she reached out and seized the majors
coat collar and almost broke his neck
as she gave sudden yank
"Iierc-hoId OH. You are becoming
little too strenuous AS said be.
fore, the trifling balance between us
Will be paid, but let u.s.
"Mercurio, thou must cough up now
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Ihe Foundation of Health.

Nourishment is the foundation Of
nealth- life--strcngth. Kodol Dvspen.
sia cure is the one great medicine that
enables the stomach and digestive or.
gnns to digest, assimilate and transform
an FOODS into the kind of blood that
mourishes the nerves and feeds the tis-
sues, hodol lays the foundation of
,leaith. Nature does the rest Indi-
EIS'i th ID, dyspepsia, and all disorders of
cured by the use of Kodol. Sold shv
L. G. Duke. '''" soy
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Norwegian Cure For Drunkenness.

In Norway drunkenness is punished
by imprisonment. AS soon as man Is
incarccrated the delinquent has loaf
and wine morning and evening. The
bread Is served I'm wooden bowl fuII
OF wine, In which 1t has been soaking
for an hour. The first day the drunkard
swallows his allowance willingly
enough. The second day 1t seems less
pleasing. At the end of eight or ten
days prisoners have been known to ab-
stain altogether from the food thus Dit.
ilessly presented. This course of treat.
ment finished. the drunkard, except I'm
rare instances, is radically cured.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
A BIT OF PANTOMIME.
max o'Rell's Opinion of rour p>o.
Pies Given In Gestures.

Pies Given In Gestures.
when Max O'Rell came to NIontrea,
some years ago." said a man from that
city 10 a Detroit Journal contributor
we fixed up little joke on him. We
mad noticed how gracefully he cou,d
uiiite caustic criticism with compli-
ment, faculty that enabled him TO
say the sharDest things without Offend.
ing the people lie was criticisinp. Wo
were going to put the faculty to n fest
we had him lunch with lis. and
there were at the table besides himself
an Engllshman, Scotchman, an Irish.
ihah ana n French-Canadian. When
we got our guest off his guard we do.
haIihen an honest opinion of the differ.
ent races we represented. AS the opin.
ION had to be given in the presence NJ
oil four, the situation for him was q
rather delicate one. But 1t ncv&r SEEM
ed 10 trouble him, and he gave his opin.
ION without moments hesitation.
Inc Scotclman,' he said. md hc
cilnched his right hand tightly and
pretended to try to force 1t open with
his left. The Englishman'- and bo
went through tho same performance.
opening the hand at tho end after an
apparent struggle. The Irishman'--
ana he held out his hand wide opcn
win tho palm upward The French.
man and he made afHotion with
both hands as if he were emntv,no
them on the table.
ihcre was not word OF explana.
tion' but we all understood Thoroughly
ana had hearty laugh. Max O'ReiI
iad maintained his reputation"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Cause For JOY.

"My darling. what delights you so?
What is it that fills your eyes with the
glad light Of happiness and
"Oh, Thcobald, just think. Cook Is
going to remain with us after all! Mrs.
Goodparty, for whom she was going to
work, dropped dead last night. oh,
wasn't ii just too sweet of her? And,
you know, had always fancied she
diSlikcd mc"'-Town Topics.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
The Sly Politician.

why don't you make n plain.
straightforward statement about
whether or not you mean to be n candi-
datef"
Whats the use" answered the pru-
dent politician. "Just at present tho
only thing that's keeping me before the
public Is The doubt on that question:
Washington Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Mnrried Life.

Lovett-You don't believe I'm divorce
then?
Hayter-No. sir; I've got too much
spOrtin' blood.
Lorctt-What has that to do with It'll
Haytcr--I believe in fight to The fin
ish.-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Neither.

Sergeant Of Police Ito captain)--This
fellow is charged wild KILN, sor-r.
captain (enterlng the charge)-Well
whom did he kill? Man or woman?
Sergeant-Nayther, sor-r. 1t wuz q
faymale impersonator. - New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
He Would BE Lucky.

Hi Tra%cdy-Ycs, I'm with Bigstar's
company now. l get hundred a week.
Lowe Comcdy-Say! You'd be in
luck if you only got the difference.
Iii Tragcdy-The difference? What
do you mean?
Lowe Comcdy-The difference be.
tween what YOU get and what you say
you gct.-Philadclphia Press.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
lust AbOut bedtime

take a Little Early Riscr-it will cure
constipation, biliousness and liver
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are different from other pills. They do
not gripe or break down the mucous
membranes of the stomach, liver and
bowels, but cure by gently arousing the
secretions and giving strength to these
organs. Sold by F. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
or One Kind.

"You didn't have any luck?" she said
inquiringly when he returned from his
fishing trip.
"Nonc at all," he admitted.
Then she got Whit of his breath.
"No wonder" she commented. "You
must have taken all the bait your.
sclf."-Chicago Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
CHAPTER III.
Alice's father gets diyorceI d,
CHAPTER W

Elsie and Alice lin chorus1--WelI,
"ell; pretty mess we've made OF it.
Ana all because we couldn't keep our
nasty little mouths shut.-Walter Pu-
liter in New York Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
Tho Place to KNOCK.

1T Will come out all right in time"
nc told his wife. Fortune knocks at
rveiy mans door cncc. and some duy
she'll knock Il: mine"
1T won't help You any" returned Ills
"i". "lf fortune wants to find YOU
shell have TO 90 to the club and send
III her card. Chicago Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
CHAPTER II.

Little Elsie (at homc)- -Oh. mamma,
Alice told me this morning that her
mamma said she thought uny papa the
incest man she ever met! .
ElSie's Mother-.!!!! (,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD.

l. Applicants shall be young men at
least nineteen years of age. The pur-
pose of the General Assembly being to
encourage men teachers. preference
will be given to those who furnish sat-
isfnctory evidence of having already
taught for at least one session, and
with success; but il from any county
there be no suitable applicants who
have taught, the scholarship of that
county may be awarded to young
man who only intends to teach.
.. Applications shall be made to the
President Of the College. at Columbia,
before July 1st, upon prescribed blanks
furnished by the President or by County
Superintendents of Education, upon re-
quest. These blanks shall provide for
information and references as to the
applicants age, physical condition. gen
cral character and ability, educational
advantages, financial circumstances,
teaching experience, and purpose in
taking the special normal course. The
information thus submitted will be re-
garded as preliminary examination,
and those who receive permits to stand
the later examination will be credited
with the combined results of these two
examination
! g. The later and formal examination
shall be upon English Grammar and
Composition, History and Geography,
Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra.
, IAlgebra, however. Is not indispens-
4
mittee of the Faculty shay prepare the
| questions and mark the papers. The
County Board of Education of each
| county Is requested to conduct this ex-
animation at the same time with the
, entrance and other scholarship exam
, nations of the South Carolina College
and of Winthrop College (Which this
year will be on Friday, July 10th). The
County Board will receive the questions
from the President Of the College, and
is requested to return the answers tt
ships. appointed from the Board in con
junction with standing Committe,
lIoni the Faculty. shall select the schol
arshlp students for each county upor
fhe results OF the examinations re-.
ported by the Faculty Committee, and
| al the other information submitted
me proper announcements shall be
tmade through the President.
D. After the first year the incumban,
may De reappointed. provided that. in
me Judgment of the Faculty. his ant
ness to teach. his progress in rt,,dv
| ana MS general Character Indicate that
ne is a suitable person to fulfill the
purpose OF the scholarship as prov,de6
fox by the General Assembly. :.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10

l, row threatens you don't LET # 90
,,' ~ ,"' '':At yon become bitter and arc
"''''hs To hurt yourself I'm order to
'"'' !o'r enemy. Atchison Globe.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
"A Short Tale In
Flee Liffic Chapters
CHAPTER I.

Little Elsic-Dont YOU think my
papa is Il very nice nan!
Little .Alicc-YcS: he must he. Mani
pia says she thinks he's the incest man
she ever met.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
The Fish story.

Il used to be d great hand for fish
Ing when was !rour age, Bobby"
We'll I s'posc I'll have to take Your
word for it. but you sure have forgot
ten whole lot abolt fishin' since that
time."-Ncw York American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-10
New Scholarships for Men
Teachers at the South
g. Carolina COLLEGE.

Clause from Appropriation Act Of GsG'
eral Assembly, 1908:
That one thousand six hundred and
forty dollars be appropriated to be used
to provide forty-one scholarships In the
Normal Department. one from each
county, of the value Of forty dollars.
besides the remission of tuition and
matriculation fees. the beneficiaries to
be selected under regulation to be pre-
scribed by the Board of Trustees
This means $40 in cash to the student.
besides remission of $40 tuition and OF
SIS r.atriculation term fee. Thus the
scholarship student will receive from
the College S. a month for eight months
to assist him in his necessary living
'expcnseS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-06
THAT FERTILIZER LAW
CONTROVERSY BETWEEN COM
 PANIES TO BE DECIDED.
Commissioner Poole of Alabama anG
 Stevens of Georgia Will Hear t- Case in Atlanta Next 5 Tuesday. /

Hon. R. R. Poole, Commissioner of Agriculture of Alabama and Hon. O. B. Stevens, Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia will hold a joint meeting in At lanta Tuesday next to pass upon the question which has arisen between the Virginia-C Carolina Chemical Company and the Alabama Chemical Company.
 Each company claims the right to use 8 certain brand or trademark on its com mercial fertilizers. The Virginia-Caroli- na Company has registered with the Ala bama Agricultural Department a brand called the Georgia State Grange" and another called the Alabama Fertilizer i" The Alabama Chemical Company is mak- ing and selling a brand called the Ala bama State Grange" The Virginia Carolina people claim that the Alabama Grange" is an infringement upon their brand. They have asked Commissioner Poole not to register 1t. Both companies do business in Alabama and Georgia and the two States are therefore interested in the controversy.
 For this reason Commissioners Poole and Stevens will sit together iTN the hear ing of the case. The hearing has been set for Tuesday and all the interested parties will go to Atlanta on that day. The last Legislature passed law regu- lating the registration of commercial fer tilizers in Alabama and the case will be decided so far as this State is concerned under that law.
 Attorney General Massey Wilson has at the request of Commissioner Poole written an opinion defining and making clear the provisions of the law.
 The attorney for the Virginia Carolina company submitted a brief to Commis- sioner Poole yesterday embracing the con- tentfons of his company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-06

eral rays continue to permeate the dark our over zeaious brethren of the Mccoy
 wing will be known no more.
 'I would respectfully recommend to your consideration the propriety of raie- ing the dues of subordinate chapters to this Grand Chapter. in order that suf- fi:ient funds may be had to carry on its business. "In the hope that the business of this session, and that of all succeeding ones
 may be characterized by peace, prosperity and fraternal love one toward another" 1" Secretary and Treasurer. The annual reports of the Grand Secre- | tary and Treasurer, which were then | read. showed the order to be in a flour ishfng condition and its financial status satisfactory.
 At D. m. the delegates and visitors | were given an enjoyable trolley ride to | Pickett Springs, where they were properly | entertained after which they visited other | points of interest, returning to the city in time for supper.
 | At 7:30 o'clock last night the Grand | Chapter reconvened and the ritualistic | work of the order was beautifully exemp-
 lified by the degree team of Elizabeth
 Armstrong Chapter.
 l AiiAS WIS AOhiOWCO " A ECCCRIOIklO tiC
 visiting members aHd a banquet served
 in the. commodiou& library hall on the
 ground floor of th6temple. completing the
 first day of the1Annual convocation. .e The visitingSmembers and delegates are much pleased with the thorough and well
 arranged Brogram which has been pro-
 vided for/their entertainment. Entsrtainment Tonight. The session of the Grand Chapter will l continue today and concludes with pub flic installation, Of officers in ahe Grand
 Lodge Hall at the Masonic Temple to- night, followed by an excellent musical program. to which some of the best mu-
 sical talent of the city will contribute. The musical program is as follows: r. Piano solo, Grand Valsede Concert, | (wilniaskios), William L.. Van, Pelt.
 Song, "The Charmed Cup (RoeclSle), Hugh Stuart. ei. t.-&
 Recitation. "The Gossip" Miss salne
 Grace Beale.
 Song, Aria" (Gounod). William L. Van Pelt.
 Song. "A Slave song." Teresa Del Reigo), Miss Grace Tombstone Piano Solo. Hungarian Phapsodie No 3, | OiszD, William L. Van Pelt. ...
 Mrs. John D. Carter. plano accompan-