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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Paper Making aud the Esyp,ian.

The art OF paper making Is almost
prehistoric. Ii Is believed that the
Egyptians invented the first crude
process. This Is shown I'm the name
itself. which Is derived from the word
papyrus. reed which grows in Egypt
and other warm countries.
The ancient Egyptians made their
primitive paper from this plant by TAX
Ing the smooth, fbrous layer between
the rough outer bark and the inner
flesh Of the reed. This they dried and
glued together In long rolls which
served rs means to convey their
thoughts In hicroglyphics. This proc
ess has been SO improved upon during
the succeeding ages that today the
most perfect paper can he made from
the meanest substances.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Gardens In thc Ice.

A glacier when it dislodScs itself and
sails away over the Arctic ocean never
travels alone. In the wake of every
large one floats Il line of similar COM
pnnions. The Eskimos call this pho
nomcnon "the duck and ducklings,"
and any one who has watched the
progress of the wild duck followed by
her brood will appreciate the aptitude
OF the name. Strange as it may seem,
plants grow and blossom upon these
great Ice mountains. When glacier
is ut rest moss attaches itself to it,
protecting the ice beneath, just as
sawdust docs. After time the moss
decays and forms soil, in which the
seeds of buttcrcuns and dandelions.
brought by the wind, take root and
flourish. Those who have travelled
much in arctic lands say the poppy
does not bloom during the brief north
ern summer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
CAN'T BE SEPARATED.
Some People Have Learn
ed how to Get Rid
of Both.

Backachc and Kidney ache arc twin
br.thers.
You can't separate them.
And you can't get rid of tho backache
until You cure the kidney ache.
II the kidneys are well and strong
the rest of the system is pretty sure to
be in vigorous health.
Dosns Kidnct pills make strong
healthy kidneys.
Mr.. Henry Murphy, of 8s4 Broadway,
Memphis, Tenn Professional nurse,
says: "For year or two pain and
weakness across the e'loins and difficulty
with my kidney excretiors indicated
that my kidneys were either oyertaxed
or weakened. All my knowledge of
medicine failed to bring relief and ever
anxieus to getrid Of the trouble before
II became chronic, got box of Doan's
Kidney Pills at Hammer & Ballard's
drug store. They performed their
work very satisfactorily. i know of
great many others In Memphis who
have beer benefited by Doan's Kidney
Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-M -Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. /.
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's and
take no substitute.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
TREE TO OUR RI;iDERS.
Bafonic Bio III Balm for the BIcOd

1t you suff~r frnm nc ,s. tcz I'M.
scr"fu!a, blood pois ~, rarcrr. ,ar.
sores, i.chi;g skin, pinplrs, byi 5, bolr
pains, swellings, rheum ism, ratanh
or any bl od or skin i'sea.-. We mlvl-
yon Ia Ia! c Brauic lilrM Balm (3 !;
Is ESp cia!iy recommended for a.,
0bstii ate, deep sea- ed eases. cures vi..r
ALI else fails, hea!s every SIRE, maxi.
the blood pnre and Itch, gives llr ski,
tile rich gl)w of h-alh D.nygi,is, 81
per large bottle. ShuIllr Sii fr. h,
writing Blood Bd'm Ca ALlan.a wa
Describe trouble a:d Tree medic Il "a
vice sen. in se.,l letter. Medicine sci
d Oncr, p:ei,aii. r. -. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Odd Dwelling Sites.

The people Of Tupuselei have no need
to travel far when they want to take
salt water bath. The town Is built on
piles which have been driven into a
submerged coral reef situated far out
In the Torres strait to the south of
New Guinea. Opposite this extraordi-
nary settlement on the mainland Is an
other village that Is perched high in
the air among the gigantic palm trees
with wifich the coast. Is fringed. Tho
object Of both communities in choosing
these curious sites for their dwellings
is Identical They desire to assure
themselves against being surprised by
their numerous enemies, and especial
ly they seek safety from the prowlinS
Dyak head hunters.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05

The word 'crnvat'" said a man who
makes neckwear, "cnmc into our Ian
Buagc about 1896. Prior to that year
q feature OF the uniform of the Aus
trian cavalry was wide band of
coarse linen worn in folds around the
heck under the short hussar jacket.
This cavulry organization was called
the Cravate, its members being styled
the Cravatcs. Later, In, the seven
teenth century, France recruited reg
iment Of cavalry, adopting for it the
uniform OF the Austrian regiment in
Croatia, calling 1t the Royal Cravates.
Later, I'm England, the word 'crabat'
wRs applied to neck handkerchief.
After the battle Of Steenkirk, In Flan-
ders, In 1902, English officers brought
home the 'steenklrk,' long, flowing
neck scarf edged with fine Flemish
lace, the ends Of which were drawn
through n buttonlole of enormous size.
The neckwear Of today is clearly trace.
able to the 'stecnkirk' and the modifi-
cations 1t Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Costly Drugs.

Unless you arc druggist you have
no idea of the value represented by
little shelf in the prescription depart
mcnt Of big drugstore. 1t is one Of
the wonders OF the world that drug
stores do not furnish the same tempta-
tion as banks to knights of the chisel
4 pound jar Of hyoscoaninc is worth
just $2,24O the world over. Jaborine is
a little less presumptuous as to price;
it costs $1,000 pound and is used to
cause perspiration. Ergotine crystals
cost the druggist the trifing sum of
$4,000 pound. They arc made from
the crgot Of rye. Margarine goes er-
gotinc crystals one better and costs
$4,000 pound. 1t is used as an expec-
torant in bronchial troubles and as an
emctic.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
CrnSI,fnr n nCrH

John G.. Whittier, the Quaker poet,
once in describing the usagcs Of the
Quakers In regard to speaking In
meetings said that sometimes the voL
untary remarks were not quite to the
edificntion Of the meeting. 1t once hap
pened that certain George G. grew
rather wcarsomc In his cxhortations,
and his prudent brethren, after solemn
consultation, passed the following rcso-
luton: ut is the sense of this meeting
that George c. be advised to remain
silent until such time rs the Lord shall
speak through him more to our salts.
faction and profit"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
BERMUDA MAlOENS,
The Reason So Many Of Them Decide
to Remain UrnnrrIcI

The Reason So Many Of Them Decide
to Remain Unmarried.
In proportion TO population there are
more old maids in Tie Bcrnulas than
In any other part of the world. This
Is true of all classes Of the population.
but especially of the oldest and wealth.
lest families, who have been connected
with the islands ever since they were
colonized by the Virginia Company in
1912.
Five ont of six Of the daughters Of
the old planting families do not marry
In spite OF the fact that they arc prct-
ty, with delicate rose flush type of
beauty. extremely we'll bred and ac-
complished and just us nice as girls
can possibly be. Their failure TO mar
ry Is n standing source of wonder to
the whole Of the West Indies
An antiquated law is undoubtedly
responsible in part for this state of
things. BY this law provision is made
Tor the daughters to take shares Of Il
landed estate when their father dies,
but III one marrics she loses her for
tune. 1t Is taken away and shared
among the others. Under this law
many girl of the better class IL
robbed Of the dowry which Is rightful-
ly hers. Sometimes she will not marry
her sweetheart ut the cost Of her for
tune; sometimes the merccnury swain
wilt1not marry her If she has nothing
to bring him but herself.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Tree. of Europe and North America.

Trees of Europe and North America.
Forest vegetation Is much richer In
North America than In Europe and COM
prises 412 species, of which 17G 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 as against 15S species in
Europe. Six North American species
Of forest trees-the Judas tree, per-
simmon, blackberry, plane tree, hop
hornbeam and chestnut-are also in
digenous in Europe, all now growing
there naturally south of the Alps.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
The Throat nnd Tonslls.

A simple gargle for sore throat
may be made by adding fifteen drops
Of refined carbollc acid to n quart Of
water. Remember to shake thorough
ly before using-othcrwise 1t will be
useless.-and garglc four or five times a
day. In case Of swollen tonsiIs ten.
spoonful of powdered tannin dissolved
in Il tumblcr Of water forms ar excel
lent garglc, which should be usct' ev-
cry two hours. \ Garglc OF pcrman-
Ganatc Of potash, not too strong. is al
sore throat.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
THE MODERN SALESMAN.
He Realizes the Necessity For Cor
rect Dress In business.

hc Ncutisrs the Necessity For Cor.
rect Dress In business.
1t has become the unwritten but
none the less stringent law that young
men shall dress well and neatly during
business hours. In many of the lar
gest banks and financial institutions
none OF the clerks Is permitted to go
coatless, and In the mercantile cstab-
lishments where salcsmen are em-
ployed "loud' attire Is actually dis.
couraged. The old time salesman glo-
ried In his fainboyant cravats and
shirts, his diamonds and his peculiar
clothes. His capital in trade consisted
or hashy appearance, vulgar stories,
constitution that would stand intoxi-
eating liquor and an unlimited amount
Of check. He did not have to know
anything about the goods lie sold, cx-
cept In a general way. He slapped
men on the back, took them out to din
nor, got drunk with them and then
booked their orders. The modern sales.
man Is we'll educated, neatly dressed
gentleman who knows all about the
goods lie sells. He is never called upon
to drink, he never needs to dine out,
he trades on honor and brains, and his
customers are men who only admire
men WHO know as much as or more
than they do about their business.
Dress plays the most important part in
the game Of commerce. no less with the
salesman than 1t Goes with the man.
ufacturer, the mill man, the banker
or the financial man. They all dress
to impress their fellow men fayorably.
&C. NJ. Connolly i'm Success.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
PUZZLES IN SPELLING,
They Arc Liable to Catch You sIn O
Most Mysterious Way

~AeS hre hhNpAc 10 catch You In .
Most Mysterious Way
What queer quirks a good and obe-
dent mind will sometimes takei A
clergyman Of exceptional scholarly ut
tainments tells me that he once wrote
what he Mt the moment conceived to
be the word righteous" The nature
OF his calling ought to suggest that Of
all words this one should be among the
most familiar to him, aud indeed It
was. Yet when he had written 1t it
Gid not look right. After puzzling over
1t for some time he concluded that It
must end with "ious'' instead of 'eous,"
ns hc had written 1t. Finally in a
mental muddlc he went to his una
bridScd dictionary, but was amazed at
finding no such word there. Deferring
further search for the nonce, he COM
'pleted his letter and then opened the
dictionary again. This time he found
the word NIL right and In its proper
place. a fact which, he said, would
have been warning to him IL he had
been n drinking man.
The explanation OF It was that by
some unaccountable freak he had got
1t into his noddle that 1t was spelled
''ritcheous." He had spelled It SO in
Ills letter and had OF course looked ON
the wrong page Of the dictionary for 1t
In the first instance. BY the time he
looked again the crotchet was out of
his mind. and lie knew how to spell the
word as we'll as Webster did.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
nird Supcrsfftions.

According to superstition which
holds sway I'm some parts of ireland.
the sedge warblers possess the souls of
unbaptizcd babes and sing their sor-
row Mt the midnight hour. while the
linnet, yellow hammer and finch sing
their plalntive and tender songs to re.
mind us they are souls of departed
friends not yet relieved from purga.
torlal pains. The bittern is their her.
aid at night.-Irish Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
TWO INDIAN BATTLES.
Hastory a. It Appears From the RED
skfn'a Point Of View.

history N It Appears From the Red
skfn's Point Of View.
The Indians side of any controversy
between him and the white man has
never really been presented mt all. His
tory hns necessarily been written from
the white mans standpoint and large.
~ from the reports of commanding
efiicers naturally anxious to secure full
credit for their Sallnntry or to conceal
any weakness.
Take rs ain illustration the 70 called
"battie" Of Wounded Knee. A ring was
formed about the Indians, and after
disarming most of them one man re-
sisted. and tho troops began firing to-
ward the center, killing nearly all the
Indians and necessarily many Of their
own men. The soldiers then followed
up neoing women and children and
shot them down I'm cold blood. This is
not called 4 massacre In the official re-
ports. The press Of the country did not
call 1t massacre. On the other hand,
General Custer was in pursuit of GER
tain bands of Sioux. He followed their
trail two days and finally overlook
and surprised them upon the Little
Big Horn. The warriors met him in
force, and he was beaten ut his own
game. 1t was n brilliant victory for
the Indians, whom Custer had taken
at a disadvantage In the midst of their
women and children. This battle goes
down In history as the Custer massa-
cre." - DIR. Charles A. Eastman in
Reader.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05

Excessive muscular development is
pronounced by an experienced physi-
clan to be not only unnecessary, but
positively dangerous. On ccasng ath-
letic training, which every person must
do sooner or later, the system adapts
Itself very slowly to new conditions
and digestive end liver troubles are
very liable to follow. The great lungs,
not needed in sedcntary work, dcgener-
ate, often leading to consumption.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Throwing Rice at weddynr..

hsCC " cdutuRa.
Lin" roast piS, the origin OF throwing
rice Mt weddings Is Chinese. and tho
legend Is scarcely less worthy Of
Charles Lamb: "A famous sorccrcr
named Chao became jealous Of the
power of another sorccrcr. Il woman,
and. concciving plan to destroy her,
he persuaded her parents to bcstow her
upon his supposed son. The crafty
Chao chose tho most unlucky day for
ihc wedding. tho day when the Golden
Pheasant Was IN the ascendant. so that
when tho bride entered tho rcd chair
tho spirit bird would destroy her with
his powerful bcak. Hut pcachblossom
gave directions to have rice thrown out
at the door, and she passed out ~.
harmed While the spirit bird was de-
vouring It,"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Getting the Drop.

"You insist on having n man who
carries rifle in every scene" queried
the startled playwright.
THAT must be in the contract" an
swered the star.
"But it will appear very sensational
and inartistic."
Cant help 1t. I play a territory
where audiences have n way Of got
ting restless. / want them to see that
we've got the drop on them before they
start throwing things. s."-Exchange.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Moon SupcrstitioI,..

Almost any old time farmer will tell
you worm fence built In the Eight Of
the moon and ascending nudc will
worm around and finally fall down. If
you want potatoes during similar
phases, they will all so to tops and the
tubcrs will be small and watrry. This
Is the time, however. to plant c;::um-
bcrs, especially when the sign is il the
arms.
The carpenter of former times wonld
not think CT putting shaved shinglc
roof on hui!din. in the dark of tic
moon, because the shingles would curl
up. pail out tho nails and Soon l2"i;
like sieve. Neither would H. cut tim
bcrs for ho'iSc nor would hc paint it
until the sign was right.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Nature,s Toilet.

The West Indian negro need not buy
soap. He picks n bulb from the "soap
tree" In the jungle, which makes
beautiful lather.
II he wants shave, he uses piece
Of sharp cocoanut shell or broken glass
and 1t answers as well rs rnzor.
To clean his teeth he picks twig Of
'fchewstick," which Is better than the
best caners hair brush and dentifrfce.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
A Sermon on Money.

mo, my son. said the Bilville par
Ont; money doesn't bring happiness.
1t only pays house rent and the gro.
ccry bill and makes the bailIff and the
bill collector respect us six days In the
week while the parson gives us the
hallemIa smile on Sunday."-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Proof.

Mothcr-Why, my child, that little
hurt couldn't possibly have made your
knee 80 stlfr as that!
Little Lizzie-Yes, II did too Just
you try to bend 1t and see IL I don't
scream.-BaltImor American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
I'm Society.

Bella-1 certainly think you deserve
great credit for your kindness to your
mother.
Mildrcd-Oh. it's only natural.
Bella-I don't know. 1t isn't every
daughter that invites her mother to
her SWEETEST dinner parties. as you do
Brooklyn Life.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
The Correct RenIx.

At an examination held at the ag-
ricultural college the question was put,
when Is the best time to SOW bar
ley" The "examinate," sharp coun-
try lad from the district Of Altenburg.
promptly replied:
'Three days before a gentle rain,
sir."-From the German.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
A Lender No Longer

A Lender No Longer.
Never lend Burroughs any money!
Never did"
"But you have"
mo; used to think did, but found
I was making gift every time."--
Boston Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
Out OF the Hearts Bitt.Sness,

BloDbs - Scribblcr has had no less
than nine plays rejected.
Slobbs-What is he doing now7
Writing essays on the de-
cline Of the drama.-Philadelphi Rec
ord
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
A Shocking Drinrser.

The Gir1-Does he drink so terribly
The Guy-Yes. indeed; pours It out
into his saucer.-Kansas City Inde-
pendent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05
To Cure q Cold In One Dav

Take Lxa;ive Br' mo g inine TABLETS
All druggists refund Ike money if il fails
o cure. f W Groves signature Oh
each box. 2o;. ely
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05

II you have good temper. keep It;
If you have a bad one, don't lose it,
Columbia Jester.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-06-05

Outdoor musical performances are
not permitted in st. Petersburg.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04
FOR SUPERINTENDENT

| The Monroe Star is out fol
Prof. j. b. Aswell, of the State
Industrial Institute, for State
superintendent of public educa.
ton. A better selection could
not be made, but the office has
gone so long to New Orleans
that the city bosses claim it as
their own. Hargrove was
cheated out of the nomination,
and Aswell might be. There
fore the professor may not be an
aspirant-Mansfield Journal.
The Office of superintendent
is second to none in Importance.
Relieving that the services of an
industrious, competent and prac-
tical schOOlman are needed for
this position, in 1896 The Ga
zette had the pleasure of being
the first paper in the State to
endorse the candidacy of Mr..
Hargrove.
The friends of public educa-
ton will soon have an opportu-
nifty to have their influence felt
Ill Vic ScISCUlOIl Ol Su)eGln-
tendent and it is to be hoped
that they will see to it that the
right man is nominated. Po-
litical leaders should not be per-
mitted to work in" some IA
vorite without regard to any fit
ness for the Office, which has
been done too often in the past.
Mr.. Aswell is said to be a man
of ability, force and energy, am
bilious and aggressive. Louis
lana needs such a man at the
head of it's educational depart
ment. The time is ripe for &C
tive, intelligent leadership. Let
Mr.. Aswell or some other
brainy and energetic man be
placed at the helm.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04

The baseball players were ar.
rested on Sunday at Natchez for
playing ball. 1t is a strange
paradox in human nature that in
Arkansas and Mississippi they
don't mind shooting, killing,
state scandals, penitentiary
squabbles or blind tigers half so
much as vile and wicked base
ball playing on Sunday.-Baton
Rouge Advocate.
It is peculiar brand of reli-
gion whose intolerance causes it
to prosecute people. That kind
of religion has caused more
trouble in the world than all the
evils combined. It is RESPONSE
BILE for more crimes than al
cohol, jealousy, ambition and
greed. But it cannot stand base
ball on Sunday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04
Welcome to Bishop ROllXel.

! A special from Breaux Bridge
to the Picayune of July 1 says:
"A fine spectacle illustrating the
hospitality of this town was pre-
scented this afternoon when the
Brcaux Bridge Fire Company
No. I, a delegation of Confederate
veterans and a large crowd of
prominent ladies' and gentlemen,
boys and girls, all forming a pro-
cession, headed by the Breaux
Bridge Band, met the train ar
irving from New Orleans for the
purpose of welcoming Mgr.
ROuXel, who came to administer
the sacrament of confirmation at
the ST. Bernard Catholic Church
Tomorrow. At the steps of his
coach Mgr. ROuxel vas greeted
and presented with bouquet by
little Miss Isabella Durand,
grandchild of Mrs. DR.. Louis
FourgeauX. The Bishop was
then escorted to the passionate,
where he was rendered warm
welcome by DR.. A. Guilbeau, who
spoke in French in behalf of the
town. Mgr. ROuXel responded,
expressing his agreeable sur
prise at receiving such an evil
dence of the peoples love for
him, and ended by extending his
benedictiOn upon the crowd"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04

The Florida Parishes fears
that if primaries are ordered
New Orleans would have it in it's
power to capture four or five
places on the ticket. Nothing
wrong about that. This being a
Democratic government if New
Orleans has a majority it is en-
titled to have it's choice. No
one wishes to deprive New Or
leans of what belongs to it. But
if that city felt so disposed is it
not easier for it to dictate the
of ticket in a con-
vention than through a primary?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04
In the good old State of Mis-.

In the good old State of Mis-.
sissippi politics has reached an
interesting point. Candidates
are not only held responsible for
their sins, but they are account
able for the misdeeds of their
kin. Senator Money and Gov.
Longino have few relatives
who are not of irreproachable
character and the friends of
each gentleman are attempting
to show that the other candidate
has bad lot of kinfolk.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-07-04

The Rayne Tribune is author
ity for the statement that Gov.
Heard has issued commissions
to the City Council of that town
thirty days before the election.
The ticket had only been NOM
mated by a Democratic primary.
The governor has no doubt
been reading about the boom"
at Rayne and he merely wanted
to be on time. He simply figured
out that Rayne was running
about thirty days ahead of the