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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Where 1t Alwaxa Rnina

There Is group of islands to the
south of New Zealand called the Sis
ters, or Seven Sisters, which are re-
puted to be subjected to practically
constant rainfall. The same may be
said OF the islands and mainland Of Ii
ezra del Fuego, save for the differ
ence that the rain often takes the form
OF sleet and snow. On line running
round the world from degrees to or
degrees there are patches over which
rain seldom ceases to fall. This Is
called the zone Of constant precipita-
tion," but nt the same time there are
several localities along with 1t with
very little rainfall
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

it is done?
2. What effect, does lynching
have on those who participate in it
or witness it?
3. Is the charge that negroes
refuse to assist in apprehending and
arresting criminals of their race true?
If so, why?
4. What are the best remedies
for such criminal assaults of which
many men of our race arc accused?
5. An appeal TO the intelligent
and humane white citizens of this
country for a more faithful enforce
,nent of tho laws against mob viol-
ence.
6. How car kinder relations and
better feelings be established between
,he races of this country?
Z. Does the negro race desire
social relations with the white race?
The letters sent out are signed by
j. j. Ramsev, Nj. G. johnson and
Il. w. Baylor, three of the most in
telligent and trustworthy ministers
IF the negro race in the South.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Bird. That Exercise Ingenuity.

Birds building on high trees are not
so wary about the concealment Of their
nests as hedge builders and those that
seek the springing corn or grass land
for the shelter of their homes, trusting
to the loftiness of situation for secu-
rity. \ nest placed upon the ground
Is in constant danger of exposure. A
browsing animal might destroy 1t.
Then the scythe with one sweep occa.
sionally lays bare one or more nests,
thereby endangering the eggs or callow
ncstlings. This renders the parent
birds very wary and causes them to
practice great ingenuity In their ef-
forts to protect the young birds.
The skyiark has been known to carry
it's egg or offspring to a place Of safety
after an exposure of the nest, and 1t
has been said It's long hind claw-thc
use Of which has puzzled many natu-
ralists-is specially adapted by nature
for more easily grasping and transport
ing Its treasures from the source of
danger. When the young birds are
too bulky to be thus removed the par
ent bird carries them on its back,
though this mode Of removal is n some
what difficult onc.-London Tit-Bits.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Jefferson md the Patent once.

The first patron of our patent system
was Thomas Jefferson, who during
three years gave his personal attention
to every application for n patent. He
used to call the secretary Of war and
the attorney general to examine and
scrutinlzc with him, and they did it so
thoroughly that In one year-the first
they granted only three patents. The
very first patent Of all was given to
Samuel Hopkins In 1T90 for pearl ash
cs. Mr.. Jefferson held that the patent
system was not one for creating rev.
cnue. but for encouraging production
OF that which is to be Of benefit to the
whole people. In the first twelve years
n single clerk in the state department
and few pigeonholes were all that
the business Of the office required.
Then n DR.. Thornton took charge Of it
and devoted himself to it as to hobby.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
. Some PyRmy Animals,

A species of dwarf elephant used to
live on the island of Malta and in vari-
ous parts of Italy. Judging from the
bones which remain, these animals,
about the size of large sheep were
somewhat numerous. \ dwarf elephant
Is n rarity now ana 10 longer forms a
distinct species, but Is considered rath-
er n freak.
n very beautiful species Of pygmy
deer Is found on the Sunda islands
These little creatures are not much lar
ger than cat, but have all the points
of a ''well bred" deer.
Among horses Shetland ponies are
the pygmies. The ordinary musk of
central Africa is pygmy, or dwarf, Of
only about twenty inches in height at
the shoulder and three feet in length.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

with Bogota is seriously interrupted
and all reports are received with
more or less credulity.
There have been no new devoop!-
mcnts in the pos,ofiice investigation
during the past week, although there
is no lessening cf the vigor with
which the search for irregularities is
being prosecuted. The district at
torney and his assistant, worn out
with their labors in procuring their
last batch of indictments, are taking
a rest and the grand jury has adj
journed until the middle of this week
vixen it is hoped they will be ready
to report number of indictments
now pending. Ii. II. Rlnl, CO o,f-
Dental clerk to the Postmaster Cen
cral, has disappeared from the De-
partment and no information as to
his whereabouts is obtainable, al
though he continues to draw his sal.
airy. Postmaster General Payne has
returned to Washington and, while
he at first appeared much benefited
by his rest and cruise, the heat and
anxiety are now telling on him and
it is again rumored that he will be
unable, because of the impairment of
his health. to remain in the cabinet
much longer.
The legal division of the Postoffice
Department is conducting the most
vigorous fight on persons making
fraudulent use of the mails that has
been known for many years and AS
sistant Attorney General Robb is
earning exceptional credit by his
strenuous work in this direction.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Making Sure OF Him.

II think" said the thoughtful moth
er, that you ought to object to young
Brown paying so much attention to
our daughter"
"Why?" demanded the thoughtless
father. 'He impresses me very favor
ably"
That's Just It," returned the thought
ful mother. 1--WE must do something to
make his ambitious mother think we
regard ourselves little above them So
cially IL we are to make sure of him"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Cholera Infanfuui.

This disease has lost its terrors since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy came into general use.
The uniform success which attends the
use of this remedy in all eases of bowel
complaints in children has made it a
favorite wherever its value has be-
come known. For sale by +. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Her Audience.

How are you getting on with your
music, my dearT inquired a lady of
her niece.
well, Of course" replied the niece
difidently, ut wouldn't be proper of
me to compliment myself, but some of
the neighbors have told me they have
stayed awake at night for hours listen.
Ing to my playing"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Light.

Now Stella goes to church and kneels
In attitude devotional;
The scene indeed would stir the heart
OF one who Is emotional.
She steals a glance at Bella's gown
Oh. Lord, forgive the sin of it'll
Then promptly fsints. poor girl, because
She wears the very twin of II.
Now York Herald.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
Her References.

II don't. like these references" said
the housewife.
'Well, num-" returned the applicant
for position, II didn't write 'em, so it
amt my fault If you don't like 'em
jest you go to the people as gave 'em to
me an tell 'em 500 Chicago Post.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

India has a very plentiful wheat har-
vest this year, one Of the greatest
crops which the country has ever
raised, but bad feature Is that the su-
perstitions Of the people prevent them
from so boarding this surplus as to pre-
vent their periodical famines.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
A Hint to Co.

II have something to tell you before
I co." he finally said.
"Is 1t long story?" she hastily
asked.
mo; 1t Is a very short one"
"Then I think you will just have
time." she sweetly said.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

With the Persians the writing of
poetry and beautiful and witty say
ings Is described as the threading Of
pearls"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
S. S. Convention Program.

The following is programme Of
the Goth Annual Convention Of the
south Carolina Sunday School Con-
vention to be held in the Washin gton
street Presbyterian Church, Green
vile, S. c., August 25, 2G, and q,
1908:
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST p.
$50 p. m.-Song and prayer ser
vice.
S:45'p. m.-Words of greeting by
Prof. E. L. Hughes. Response by
Rev. III. G. Buckholz, President.
800 p. ma review of the work
by William E. Pelham, Chairman
Executive Committee.
G:15 p. m.-The Child We Teach.
ny Mrs. Mary Foster Bryncr, of
Illinois, fieldworkcr of the Inter-
national Convention.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 26.
900 a. m,-Devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. u. II. Cody, D. D.
0.15 a. m.-Reports of officers.
IaThc President, Rev. III. g. Buck
-,oz. (b) The Secretary, Prof. b.
w. Getslngcr. (c) The Treasurer.
Rev. w. l. Herbert. (The Supern-
1endent of primary and junior work.
Mrs. M. A. Carlisle. (e) The Super
intendent of Home Department,
Prof. J. A. Gamwell.
1890 a. m.-How l Prepar, my
Lesson, by Mrs. Mary Foster Bry-
1,er, of Illinois, tieldworker.
11.00 a. m.-The International
Convention at Denver. by Rev. j.
w. Shell and s. B. Ezell.
11.30 a. disappointment of
committees. (a) Nomination.) [b]
Enrolment, 81 Resolutions.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
$50 p. m. Devotional Exercises,
CO ,ducted by Rev. G. B. Smith.
3.45 p. m.-Report of Nominating
Conmitte.
400 p. m.-Some Useful and
Necessary Helps, by George c.
Hodges.
4.30 p. m.-An Hour in the
Modern Primary Department, by
Mrs. Bryner, fieldworker.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, AUGUST 26.
$50 p. m.-Devotional Exercises,
conducted by Rev. II. w. Sloan.
8'45 p. m Round Table, con-
'lucted by Rev. T. II. Law, D. D.,
suhject: Home Department of the
Sunday School. Open Discussion,
$50 p. m.-Home Influences in
christian Training, by Mrs. Bryner,
international field worker.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81.
900 a. m,-Devotional Exercises,
conducted by Rev. A J. S. Thomas,
ID. d.
0.15 a. m.-How to Teach the
Lesson, by Rev. II. P. Pell.
1000 a. m.-Decision Day. by
Rev. G. Fl. Roper.
1885 a. m.-Me hods of Primary
Union Work, by Mrs. Bryner, Of
Illinois. field worker.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
$50 p. m.-Devotional Exercises
conducted by Rev. G. G. Mayes.
3 As p. m.-Use of Black board in
Sunday School, by Rev. w. b. Dun
can.
4 90 p. m.-Next Sundays Les
snn Taught to Primary Class, by
Mrs. Bryner, of Illinois fieldworker
THURSDAY EVENING.
$50 p. m'-Dcvotional Exercises,
by Rev. S. r. Preston, ID. d.
8.45 p. m.-What is the Church,
Accomplishing as Teacher of The
Word of God, by Rev. II. Il. Muir
Gibson.
$50 p m.-An Approved Work
man. by Mrs. Bryner, of Illinois,
fieldworker.
Entertainment provided for ali
delegates. Write to Prof. E. L.
Hughes, Greenville, S. G. of your
purpose 10 attend.
Cholera Infanfum.
This disease has lost its terrors since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy came into general use.
The uniform success which attends the
use of this remedy in all eases of bowel
complaints in children has made it a
favorite wherever its value has be-
come known. For sale by L. c.. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

II you are born lazy and just want to
make n living in the easiest way possi-
bic, keep 200 laying hens. You can buy
the feed for the fowls, hire a kid to
gather the eggs and still have enough
left to keep your lazy body and soul to-
Cether
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

The old orchard which has grown
gnarly and unproductive may be reno
vated by removing all dead and decay
Ing growth from the trees, deeply
plowing and continual cultivation Of
the ground for two years and nm appli-
cation Of forty loads Of good barnyard
fertilizer to each acre.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

The Dorset sheep will bring the most
lambs, the Cotswoid are the best NUT
ton sheep, the Merino produces the
finest wool and the Shropshires are the
best all round sheep for farm where
from fifty to hundred sheep are kept.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

The lumberman, the sheep and tic
forest fire will utterly ruin the remain
ing forest growth Of the country un-
less prevented.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

In the timbered sections Of north
Texas we noticed not long since men
girdling sections Of fine native forest
and planting cotton on the ground %
treated. The old fashioned rail fence
is also much used there, and we saw,
lots Of fence rails in some Of the clear
ings which had been cut the past win
ter
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

1t is said that strawberries refine the
complexion when eaten literally. Be
that as 1t may, we know they will put
feather edge on n fellows digestive
machinery, and he will have a mighty
good time doing IT.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

The single comb Black Minorca fowls
hold the worlds record under tho gov
ernment test both for number and
weight of eggs, one hen laying 2e2
eggs in twelve months, weighing six
to the pound.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

California shipped 1850 cars Of Gel
cry to the east the past season. This
business has grown. from shipment
Of only fif4y cars ten years ago.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

Some scientist has made the discov-
cry that there are S,OOO,OOO microbes In
box Of Strawberries. II this be true
we have no hesitancy In disposing Of
24,OOO,OOO microbes Mt our supper tn.
BILE.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

Soft water cisterns in the south arc .
nearly ali made Of galvanized steel
and placed above ground Mt the rear Of
the house, thus making warm soft wa
ter always on tap.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

Unless more than 800 cows can be
secured to support creamery It 10 an
foolishness to put more than 5000 In
to a creamery to care for their prod
uct. If all the money worse than vast.
ed throughout the country on nnneces-
sary creamery plants and outfits could
be Jumped in pile it would astonish
the natives.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

unable, because of the impairment of
his health. to remain in the cabinet
much longer.
The legal division of the Postoffice
Department is conducting the most
vigorous fight on persons making
fraudulent use of the mails that has
been known for many years and AS
sistant Attorney General Robb is
earning exceptional credit by his
strenuous work in this direction.
Gleanings From Exchanges.
In Marseilles, France, Aug. 9. an
anarchist fired two shots at Premier
Combs. The shots went wide of the
marx.
There are one million spindles,
and seven thousand FIVE hundred
operatives Idle in the Fall River
Mills Of Massachusetts.
R'port5 iron Glenn Springs
brings the information that the hotel
and boarding houses arc crowded to
their full capacity. Talk of cnlarg>
ing the hotel is heard in some quar-
ters.
1t has been reported that, owing
to nng pen On stream that fed
one of the reservoirs of the Green
vile water supply, the city water of
that community was contaminated. |
The city board of health met on Aug.
I, and declared that upon personal
inspection, they believed the water
to BE alright.
Miss Helen Sheppard, daughter ,
Of Ex Gov. Sheppard, of Edgefeld.
narrowly escaped serious bodily !
harm last week. Miss Sheppard
stepped into the open shaft of an
elevator at the Alvion hotel, Au-
gus:a, GA. She fell ten or twelve
feet, and was severely bruised and
shocked.
Ga August Z, a negro woman,
Lizzie Aiken, living near Rantowels,
a station on the Atlantic Coast Line
railroad, killed two Of her children
By cutting off their heads with an
axe. One Of the children was 5
years old; the other B. An effort
was made to burn them after their
heads bad been completely severed
from their bodies. The woman
seemed to be demente1.
Georgia is stirred up over the
whipping of Miss Mamie d. christ,
young woman convicted of stealing
diamonds, and imprisoned on the
State penitentiary farm. Her be-
haviour, since the commission of the
crime, has been such as to cause
many people to believe her insane.
She was whipped because she was
said to be guilty of impertinence to
the vile OF the keeper.
A civil service examination was
held in Boston last week to supply
teachers for the Philippines. Not
an applicant presented himself. Let
ters written home by teachers already
in the islands arc said to account for
the failure. The squad which went
over rejoicing some months ago, it
is reported, ''have had gloomy ex-
periences as neither salaries nor &C.
commodations have come up to the
glittering inducements that led them
TO take the long voyage. News
and Courier.
Columbia, Aug. Especial to the
News and Courier: The negro min
listers on August 25, to discuss tn.
race situation. From the present
indications this Convention will be
one of the largest ever held here,
as every negro church in South Car.
olina will be represented by one or
more delegates.
AS the present time the questio, 8
to be Olsen ssed are of vital interes'.
to both whites and black. A few o.
the questions that will be taken up
are given below:
l. Is lynching ever justifable, or
does it lessen the crime for which is
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
GIeanings From Exchanges.

In Marseilles, France, Aug. 9. an
anarchist fired two shots at Premier
Combs. The shots went wide of the
marx.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

We know of one community where
the introduction of registered Short
horn bull did the people more lasting
good than did the work of a travelling
evangelist. AS soon as the people be-
gan to raise better stock they built bet
ter houses. took more papers and mag
azines. raised the wages of the school,
teacher, started Sunday school, set
out trees and paid their debts.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

There are one million spindles,
and seven thousand FIVE hundred
operatives Idle in the Fall River
Mills of Massachusetts,.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

R,ports from Glenn Springs
brings the information that the hotel
and boarding houses arc crowded to
their full capacity. Talk of cnlarg>
ing the hotel is heard in some quar-
ters.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

A Maine dairyman Bays that II costs
him from $40 to $50 to keep a cow a
year and that he makes a profit Of $25
on each cow. In many OF the dairy
sections Of the west the cost Of keeping
the COW does not exceed &26, and the,
net profits are not as large as with the
Maine farmer, this because he Is forced
to keep n we'll bred dairy animal, and
the western farmer won't have that
sort around
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

Our friend, farmer who had been
through the sweat and fret incident 10
the paying of OF big mortgage on his
farm. found himself n year ago with
the farm paid for md $500 in the local
bank which no creditor was clamorine
for. We think that he made very SEN
slble use Of the $500, for he took his
wife and son and went to southern
California and spent the winter, all
three delighted to get rid of hard work.
cold weather and have the pleasure Of
seeing the many beautiful and wonder.
fui things Of the Pacific coast. He
might have bought more land, OF
course, but he and his family got what
was worth far more than land.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

1t has been reported that, owing
to nng pen On stream that fed
one of the reservoirs of the Green
vile water supply, the city water of
that community was contaminated.
The city board of health met on Aug.
I, and declared that upon personal
inspection, they believed the water
to BE alright.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

Miss Helen Sheppard, daughter
Of Elk. Gov. Sheppard, of Edgefeld,
narrowly escaped serious bodily
harm last week. Miss Sheppard
stepped into the open shaft of an
elevator at the Alvion hotel, Au-
gus:a, GA. She fell ten or twelve
feet, and was severely bruised and
shocked.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14

The nations stomach is fast being
segregated at Battle Greek, and when
the time comes that all our food II
predigested there we should like to
know what will become OF the liver Dill
and dyspepsia cure fellows. In the
Hawaiian Islands the natives chew up
the taro root and then throw their
cuds into a pot to ferment, when they
have pol, the great national delicacy,
and 1t looks as though we were coming
to something Of that sort before long.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-06-27
Heivetfa Party peparts.

The party of Pennsylvania mining men, who have been In iBsbee for the past few dtys on 8 side trip from their visit to the Helvetia. in Pima county left for home last evening. The party was seen at the train just be'ore their departure and in conversation with a reporter. Mir. CurTier. one of the mem bers, give out a statement to the newspapers to the effect that all were well pleased with what they had seen in this great Warren district. Mir. Currier added that he thought this section to be the greatest mining country he had ever seen. The mem bers of the Helvetia party all wishef, to be put on record as being ardent admirers of the local conditions which they encountered '- Bisbee. particu- larly the social And educational fea- lures. While on their visit to their holdings in Pima county several of the party purchased further interests in the mining field.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-06-27
SMALLER NEWS NOTES.

s. K. Williams went to Tombstone yesterday to commence habeas corpns
 proc eedings in the case of the terri tory vs. Jack Bolan. IL Alfred Paul of Douglas passed
 through here last evening on his way
 to Tombstone on matters of mining
 business. J. Boston went to the county seat yesterday as 8 witness in local civil suit.
 J.B. Angius and Lem Overlook were
 among those who left for the county
 seat last evening to be present at the trial of the case of Newman vs. tSe
 Bisbee Mercantile company. Miss Lillie Solomon, who has been
 at the bedside of her brother in this city ever since the young man was in iured in the mine here. returned to
 her home in Solomonville yesterday, Jerry Kelley. brother of the famous boy drillers, arrived home from Santa Fe. New Mexico. Thursday. where be has been in attendance at school He will spend the summer vacation in Bisbee.
 Mrs J. c. Norton was a visitor from Douglas yesterday. Mrs. French, wife of the proprietor of Hotel Queen. in Douglas, spent yes terday in the city. Attorney A. s. Merritt returned from Tombstone last evening. Captain Thomas Rynning, of the Rangers, stopped over here yesterday on his return from the Webb trial at Tombstone.
 Editor D. W. SempIe. of the Tomb stone American, has returned from a trip to the coast on, business for his paper. He went through yesterday to Dougias-
 George Hardicker, manager of the Douglas Improvement company, cane I'D from the Shelter City last night. He states that the ice plant of the company Is turning out large nuan'i- ties of the frozen material and that the trade in that commodity is in crossing daily.
 Lieutenant Johnny Foster returned from Tombstone yesterday morning. where he has been close observer of he developments of the Webb trial. Sheriff Del Lewis passed through here last evening, and had with him i'm mportant witnesses who will testify at the trial of the Greene case. Rev. Harvey NJ. Shields returned yesterday from the Chiricahuas. He |sied the knot which made ). T. Hood and Miss Mary Moore man and wife. Pos. master Joe McCabe returned from Tombstone yesterday. where he wss an interested spectator at the Webb trial.
 c. H. Roberts and Sam Raffiea were s-cufht to thescoprer Queen hosnsta' 'sst evening, suffering from typhoid fever.