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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Fearful Odds against Him.

Bedriddcn, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was thd condition of an
old soldier by name of J. J. Iiavens,
Versailles, o. For years he was
troubled with Kidney disease and
neither doctors nor medicines gave him
relief. At length he tried Electric Bit
ters. 1t put him on his feet in short
order and now he tcstiies: "Fm on the
road to complete recovery" Best on
earth for Liver and Kidney trouble and
all forms of Stomach and Bowel COM
plants. Only SOC, Guaranteed by
+. G. Duke, Druggist.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
LIFE BY TIE CLOCK,
Doing Things on Time Mny he Car
ricti to Dangerous Extremes

Doing Things on Time Mny he Car
rfcd to Dangerous Extremes.
An eminent physician Mt n recent
gathering of his profession directed
notice afrcsh to the daily tension under
which most Americans do their work.
We rise on time, he remarked, In tho
morning, whether by an alarm clock,
by tho call of n servant or hy habit, eat
breakfast and read the paper OH time,
clock In every room and watch fire.
Qucntly in our hand. We then, on time,
mcct office and outside engagements,
always prcconsidering the amount of
time that will be required and timing
the next engagement accordingly. Of
ten wc subdividc this time and note By
our watches exactly how long we can
discuss Il subject.
Doubtless punctnality is virtue.
Doubtless also the practice Of doing
things exactly OH time has Won for us
rs people large measure Of indus
trial success. But, carried to an ex-
Temc. rs it often is, it Is wearing to
the individual. The people whose
nerves break down from exhaustion
incident to ovcrwork arc often not 50
much the victims of ovcrwork as tho
habit of cOmprCsSing every bit OF work
within prcarrangcd limits Of time. Let
any one try the experiment OF doing a
given piece Of work steadily and with
application, but without noticing by
his watch or clock how much time he in
consuming, and he will be amazed TO
find how much easier ii will 20 than
when he s timing himself and schem-
Ing TO bring the prescribed task within
a fixed number Of minutes.
We know great deal more about
sanitary matters than our fathers and
Rrandfathcrs knew. We have hunted
, down microbes. We have concocted
serums. Diseases which were onco re-
garded as visitatlons of Providence We
now know TO be prcventablc, and wO
take suitable means Of preventing
them. All these discoveries and new
remedies ought to diminish the death
rate and TO promote longevity. They
have not done so, as n matter Of fact
Perhaps they might do so II they had a
fnir chance. The trouble Is that along
with these devices for lcngthening life
we are adopting practices which tend
to shorten it. One of the most wcnY-
Ing of these Is the habit Of bringing all
details of our work within exact time
hmitS.-BoSton Transcript
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
TEMPER TESTER.
No Wonder Some Union
People Are Annoyed.

Very little rest night after night.
Very little comfort day after day. The
constant itching of Piles or Eczema,
Any itchiness Of the skin is temper
tester. Doan's Ointment is a never
failing cure. Is endorsd by Union cit
izens for all itching skin diseases.
E. N. Bailey, printer on the TIMES,
,gresiding on Church Street, says: "f
'have found Doan's Ointment to be an
A No. l remedy for itching hemorrhoids
from which have been a great suffer-
err" 4 man with this atliiction gets no
sympathy and people wonder why he
is cross and ugly at times. Only those
who have suffered in similar manner
can understand the agony and torment
zRhe is sometimes in. For sale by all deal
Sers. Price SOC per box. Foster-Milburn
Co.. Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States, Remember the name
DOAN'S--and take no other.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Trees OF Europe and North America

Trees OF Europe md NORTH America.
Forest vegetation Is much richer in
North America than In Europe and com
prises 412 species, of which 176 are
native to the Atlantic region, JOG to
the Pacific, 10 are common to both, 40
to the Rocky mountain region, and "a
are tropical species near the coast Of
Florida rs against 15S species in
Europe. Six North American species
Of forest trces-the Judas tree, per
simmon, blackberry, plane tree, hop
hornbeam and chestnut-arc also III
digenous fl Europe, all now growing
there naturally south Of the Alps.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
FREE TO OUR READERS.
Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood

Ifyou suffer from ulcers. eczema,
scro'ula, blood poison, cancer. eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, boiIs, bone
pains. swellings. Rheumatism, catarrh,
or any blood CT Skin disease, we advise
yon (" take Botanic Blood Balm (B. b.
- Especially recommended for old,
o(a'ira:r, deep seated cases, cures where
AZ csc fails, hea's every sore, makes
lie hsooi pure and rich, gives the skin
tie rich glow of health. Druggists, 81
pc! large bottle. Sample s.nt free by
writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble ard free medical ad,
vice sen. in seal letter. Medicine sent
at once, prepaid. +. -. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Tom mY'h Shnrnnes.

Little Tommy Judson is a sharp
kid"
"What's he done now?"
He always carries dice in his pocket
sos to impress the other kids that he's
real sporting character. Well. he
made the teacher mad the other day,
and she called him behind the screen
ana said she'd have TO punish him
She caught him by the collar and shook
him so hard that the dice jumped out
OF his pocket. I'll report you he yell
ed. What forT she asked. For shak.
ing dice said Tommy. Then she let
him go."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
The Pleasure of Eafiu6

Persons suffering from indigestion.
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dipests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. This remedy is a never failing
cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting tic glands
or membranes of the stomach or digest
I've tract. When you take Kodol Dys-
pepsla Cure everything you eat tastes
good, and every bit of nutriment that
your food contains is assimilatcd and
appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Sold by +. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
A Tragic Wedding Ring.

A tragic story of forgotten wed
ding ring Is told in the Lives Of the
Lindsays." He should have been at
church when Colin Lindsay, the young
Earl Of Balcarras, was quietly eat
Ing his breakfast in nightgown and
slippers. Reminded that Mauritla Of
Nassau was waiting for him Mt the nj
tar, he hurried to church, but forgot
the ring. A friend present gave him
one, which he, without looking Mt,
placed on the brides finger.
After tho ceremony was over the
countess glanced at her hand and be-
held 4 grinping deaths head on her
ring. She tainted away, and the omen
made such an impression on her that
on recovering she declared she was
destined to die within year, a present
iment that probably brought about It's
own fulfllment for in q few months
"Se careless Colin was a widower.
Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater,
Minn., after having spent over $4,000
with the best doctors for stomach
trouble without relief, was advised by
his druggist, Mr. Alex. Richard, to try
a box of Chamberlains Stomach and
Liver Tablets, He did so, and is a well
man today. If troubled with indiges-
tion. bad taste in the mouth, lack of ap-
petite or constipation, give these tablets
trial, and you certain to be more than
pleased with the result. For sale at
25c per box by f. G. Duke,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Anti-GU1den Rule,

What are you going to do for the
men who have put you in your present
positiop7"
MY dear sir" said Senator Sorghum,
"thnt Is not the question. Prosperity is
attained by observing what people can
do for you, not what you can do for
other people. Washington Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Nnfnress ToiIof

The West Indian negro need not buy
soap. He picks n bulb from the "soap
tree" in the jungle, which makes q
beautiful lather.
If he wants shave, he uses a piece
of sharp cocoanut shell or broken glass
and it answers as we'll as q razor.
To clean his teeth he picks twig of
"chewstick," which Is better than the
best camers hair brush and dcntifricc
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Has Sold a Pile of Chamber
Iain's COueH Re&i edy.

/ have Sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years
and it has given entire satisfaction |
have sold pile of it, and can recon-
it highly.-Joseph McElhiney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy a
good friend, when troubled with a
cough or cold, II always affords quick
relief and is pleasant to take. For sale
by Il. @! Duke,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Distress After Eating Cured.

Judge w. T. Holland of Greensburg,
La, who is well and favorably known,
says: ''Two years ago suffered greatly
from indigestion. After eating, great
distress would invariably result, last
ing for an hour or so, and my nights
were restless. I concluded to try Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure; and it cured me entire
ly. Now my sleep is refreshing and di-
gestion perfect. Sold by F. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
What Is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living mcars
arrangement of the organs resulting in
Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DR.. Kings Anew Life Pills
quickly re-adjusts this. It's gentle, vet
thorough. Only 25c at F. g. Dukes
Drug Store.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
ton ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils, Sores. Felons, Ulcers, Tet-
ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped
Hands, Skin Eruption; infallible. for
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at
L. @. Duke. Druggist.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Danger In "Homc Remedies,


THE trouble with poor persons who
try to doctor themselves before coming
here" said physician I'm public dis
pensary, ''is that they do not know the
first thing about the Simple remedies
as they call them, that they use. Of
tentimes they do themselves serious in
jury through sheer ignorance. I had
man In here the other day who had
taken half an ounce of cholera mix
ture. Somebody had told him to take
half tcaspoonful. 1t is the same way
with paregoric, sweet inter, ammonia
and other well known household rene
dies. Persons who trust to their MEM
ory are likely to get mixed and either
take an overdose or use the wrong
medicine. a woman came D~here suf-
fering from the effects Of a~drug that
she should never have obtained except
on physicians prescription. 1t wns
the big overdose md ner prompt appli-
cation for relief that saved her. When
scoldcd her she showed me "a clipping
from one of the magazines advising its
use. The dose prescribed was enough
to Kill q horSc."-New York Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
The Correct Renlx

At an examination held at the aR-
ricnltural college the question was put.
"Whcn is the best time to SOW bar
lcy| The "cxaminatc," sharp coun-
try lad from the district of AltenburS,
promptly replied:
Three days before q gentle rain.
sir."-From the German.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Scanning IEiS Motive.

You can't be dead sure that a young
man Is saving to get married just be.
cause he stops smoking cigars and DO.
gins to smoke pipe-1,oston Globe.
NO; he may be smoking the pipe to
get even with the neighbors.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
VBrnnf-

"old Swaddleford always pretends to
be as deaf as post. but believe he
can hear as we'll as anybody"
: what makes you think so?"
Nobody eyer saw him walking along
a railroad track In advance Of train"
Exchange.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
SccntinH q New Scheme.

Mr.. Tucker What is It, Tommyf
loothache? We'll, well so to the den
tlst tomorrow. ETcn ut your age a hos
ought to begin to save his teeth.
Tommy-Gce! If l save up enough dc
git somcthin' for 'cm, ?-Chicago
Tribune,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
A Confederate Husband.

DO you really think 1 have appen.
dicitis" said Mr.. Mcckton.
Il must confess that have fears in
that direction
We'll. there's one comfort ANYHOW.
1t III be something for my wife to bra.
about to the neighbors. Standardization
Star
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
An Observation-Disclosures

Father-This report you have brought
me from school displcascs me very
much.
Willie-Ies, sir. told the teacher it
would, but she's that mean she
wouldn't change 1t. - Philadelphia
Press.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
A Tired brother.

What you gwine to do wen you
gifts ter glory 7"
"Nuthin' tall, but des' crawl in en-
rest"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Gnendurn1,y>

May-D1d you ever meet man you
just couldn't possibly endure?
Fay-Ycs; one.
May-Who was he?
Fay-A man l tried for week to
make propose and couldn't.-Baltimor
American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
A Pur4ative Pleasure,

If you ever took DeWitt's Little Ear
ly Risers for biliousness or constipation
you know what purgative pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not gripe, sicken or weaken,
but give tone and strength to the tissues
and organs involved: w. ii. Howell,
of Houston, Tex, says "No better pill
can be used than Little Early Risers for
constipation, sick headache, etc." Sold
by F. G.. Duke
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Animals md Telegraph Poles,

"a strange thing is the effect OF clec.
trical energy on birds and wild beasts"
says telegraph lincman quoted in the
Philadelphia Record. 'WOOdpcckers
are continually tapping telegraph poles.
In the country You will find every
where poles honcycombcd by the
sturdy bills of woodpcckcrs. The birds
mistake the lumming sound inside the
poles for the hummiug of insects, and
1t is to got at these supposed insects
that they make their pcrforations.
Bears, on the other han'l, think the
humming comes from bees. anl they
ovcrturn the stones at the rClc's base
In their cndcavOr to get ut the honey
Wolves are afraid OF the sound A
wolf won't 80 near telegraph pole
Dndcr any circumstances"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
Activity.

You say You take automobile rides
Tor the sake Of exercise?"
Certainly"
"But where docs the physical excr-
else como in?'
Getting out to sec what the matter
S."--NaShinwton Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
The Proncr Wnx In

You say Grace married into the
smart set?'
Gracious, no; she was divorced into
t."-Baltimorc Herald.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
To Cure a Cold In One Day

lake Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
10 cure. E. w. Groves signature on
ea2h Dox. 23c. ely
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-09-18
A Lender No Longer

A Lender No Longer,
Never lend Burroughs any money!"
"Ncvcr did,
'But you have"
NO; used TO think I did, but found
l was making gift every tlmc.".
Boston Po3t
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Shamrock iii Wrecked.

Weymouth, Apri! 17.-Sir Thomas
Lipton's new challenger for the
America soup, Shamrock Ill, was dis
masted in a squall to-day, shortly
after leaving this barber, prepara-
tory to another trial spin with the
Shamrock l. Her mast as itfell over
the side carried several OF the crew
and all the gear and canvas over
board. One man was drowned and
severalpersons, including Sir Thomas
were injured. The man who was
drowned was brother-in-law oil
Captain Wringe. He was handing a
binocular glass to Sir Thomas at the
time he was swept overheard. One
OF Sir Thomas's hands was injured,
but not seriously. Sir Thomas had
a narrow escape. He was thrown
down the hatchway with a sailor and
fell with such force as to break the
board flooring covering the tank.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Another Veto in Missouri.

Jefferson City, April 16.-Governor
Dockery this morning vetoed House
bill 1872, relating to elections. The
governor says "this bill makes amin
noyation in our election laws, which,
so far as | know, is without preced-
ent. Under existing statutes, when
the right OF a person to vote is chal-
lenged by an outsider, the question
is determined by the judges OF cleo
ton upon evidence satisfactory TO
them. This bill lays down an iron
clad rule to be applied in such cases.
The person challenged must furnish
the sworn testimony OF at least one
resident ireeholder OF the township
in his own sworn testimony that he
is a legal voter before he shall be en-.
titled to vote. The judges OF the
election are precluded from acting
upon any evidence, except the sworn
testimony OF a resident freeholder OF
the township"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Russell Sage Can't Smoke.

New York, April 15.-More than
one woman in New York who is vio-
lently opposed to the use OF tobacco
by members OF her sex is happy that
the smoking parlor and tearoom of
Mrs. Jacob H. Vanderbilt has been
closed. One woman, who more clear
ly represents the puritan school OF
women opposed to the so-called new
ideas as regards woman's personal
liberty in the small vices than any
other, is Mrs. Russell Sage.
81 am glad" said Mrs. Sage, "that
the place opened as a tearoom and
smoking parlor for women is to be
closed. l can't for the life OF me un-
derstand the desire to smoke. Mr..
Sage never has smoked. l believe he
tried it once, however. Isometimea
wonder what the did before Sir Wal.
ter Raleigh took tobacco to England
They found the Indian spoking. We
got the habit from the savage, and
in return our irontiersmen taught
him to drink q great amount Of vils
whisky"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Confederate Shaft Unveiled.

Austin, Tex, April 1.-THE costly
monument erected in the state capi-
tol grounds to the memory of the
Confederate dead was unveiled yes
terday afternoon by Misses Belle Orr,
Christine Littlefield, Nina Richard
son and Bessie Robertson, all Of Aus
tin. Gov. Lanbam delivered the
Grafton. An address on 1.-THE United
Daughters OF the United Sons OF the
Confederacy" was delivered by Thos
p. Stone. national commander OF 1.-THE
United Sons OF the Confederacy.
Young ladies, representing each OF
the several statee OF the Confederacy,
placed flowers and wreaths on the
monument.
The monument consists OF mas.
sive base OF gray granite, surmount-
ed by FIVE heroic figures in bronze,
the statute OF Jefferson Davis COM
handing the central position.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Five Hundred Vigilantes Hold Joplin
Mob in Check.

Joplin, Mo-, April 16.-It was fear
ed all day that the mob which last
night lynched a tramp negro here,
burned the homes Of negroes, and ran
almost every negro out OF Joplin,
would resume the depredations to-
night.
Mayor Trigg issued a proclama-
ton to-day calling a public meeting
OF good citizens at 5 O'Clock to or
ganize 500 vigilantes to preserve
order in the city.
This was done, and although
throngs began to fill the streets by
nightiall there was no sign OF dis
order.
The excitement is still intense, but
it is believed the Mayors action has
effectually quoted any desire to con-
tinue the rioting.
There were several hundred stran-
gers in the city to-day and a report
wascirculated that several hundred
othersirom Peirce City, where a fierce
race war occurred over a year ago,
would come to Joplin and assist in
the determination Of the colored
population.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
An Army Officers Suicide.

st. Louis, April 17.-Lieutenant
Thomas F. Howard Of the United
States army (retired) undergraduate
of West Point, drew razor across
his throat at the Missouri Baptist
sanitarium to-day. When found by
an attendant he was dead. Howard
left a letter to his mother, Mrs. j. Ii.
Howard, Boerne, Tex. He also left q
note for the sanitarium officials, di.
recting them to notifying his mother
and the War department at Wash
ington. Lieutenant Howard had
been on sick leave and was under
treatment at the sanitarium.
Washington, April 17.-Lieutenant
Howard, who committed suicide in
st. Louis to.day, entered the military
academy irom Texas, graduating In
1893. he Was retired in 1899 for
disability.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Save the Loved Ones!

Mrs. Mary A. vilet, Newcastle,
Colo, writes Il believe Billiards.
Horehound Syrup is superior to any
other cough medicine, and will do all
that is claimed for it, and it is 80
pleasant to take. My little girl
wants to take it when she has no
need for it," Billiards. Horehound
Syrup is the great cure for all pull.
monary ailments. Zoe. 5Oc and
81 90 at FL. L. fuckers Drug Store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
LARGEST AMERICAN SHIP.
Triumph of Builders Craft Launched
This Afternoon.


New London, Conn, April 10
Precisely at 2:20 O'Clock to day, In
the presence of Governor Chamber
lain, members of the state senate,
mayors OF many cities, President
James H Hill, OF the Great Northern
Railroad 4 Steamship company,
Lewis Nixon Of New York, q throng
of railway magnates and personal
friends OF Mr.. Hill, and thousands OF
citizens and business men about the
country, the steamship Minnesota,
the largest ship ever built in an
American shipyard, took her maiden
dip in the waters OF the Thames river.
The launching took place at the
yards of the Eastern Shipbuilding
company.
The great craft took the water as
gracefully as smaller boat. Miss
Clara Hill, daughter OF j. j. Hill,
broke hottie OF American wine over
her stately bows and formally chris
tened the boat. The harbor was
filed nth crafts which formed a well
defined passage for the big ship as
she slipped into the sea.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23
Russell Sage Can't Smoke.

New York, April LEONE woman
in New York who il violently oppos-
cd to the use of tobacco by members
OF her sex is happy that the smoking
parlor and tearoom OF Mrs. Jacob h.
Vanderbilt has been closed. She is
Mrs. Russell Sage.
"Iam glad" said Mrs. Sage to-day,
"that the place opened as a tearoom
and smoking parlor for women is to
be closed. | can't for the life OF me
understand the desire to smoke. MIR.
Sage never has smoked. believe he
tried it once, however. | sometimes
wonder what they did before Sir
Walter Raleigh took tobacco to En-
gland. They found the Indian smok-
ing. We got the habit from the saw.
age, and In return our frontiersman
taught him to drink a great amount
OF vile whisky"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-23

stead, a rush was made through
Main street, the principal street OF
Joplin, and every negro was fright
ened off the street and fled to the
north part OF the city, where the col.
ored population resides. In this way
the negroes were driven from all parts
OF the city to thenegro section, Then
the mob charged down on that sec.
ton. Stones were thrown, doors and
windows of negro houses broken in
and several were wrecked.