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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.

We are very much gratified over
the splendid advertising patronage
which this issue of The Times reveals.
We feel considerable degree of pride,
| alsoe in the general lnake-up of our
paper this week. We have spared
neither time nor money in the pro-
duction of the issue. One thing we
have known for quote a while is this:
IF "a newspaper is to be of any real
value to the public, its production
costs money, and considerable
amount of money, at that. We have
for several years been promising our
readers that we would improve; we
are striving honestly to fulfill those
promises. We feel sure that we have
improved; we intend to improve yet
more. We have as good mechanical
equipment as can be found in any
shop anywhere in the country outside
the larger cities. We could, without
the investment Of another dollar get
out small daily newspaper. We have,
moreover, superb equipment for do
ing high grade printing. Our presses
have, for the past few months, been
busy eight hours day, six days in
the week. This is another cause for
rejoicing on our part. We felt that
we had but to stick; to work, strive
and deal squarely, and doing this, sue
cess would come our way. We CRATE
fully acknowledge our debt of graft
tude to the business men of Union and
to our large family of subscribers for
the patronage they have given us.
And, speaking of advertising: We
have downs" and cups" in this, as
does any other business. Recently
gentleman, when asked for an adv.
tisement for this Christmas number.
said: 81 don't believe in newspaper
advertising" And we did not get his
patronage. That very morning, not
two hours before, another party who
had invested a 25 cent want adver-
tisement in the paper, said to us: 81
never saw anything like it in my life.
] got forty-three letters in response
IN one mail, and in all l got one
undred answers to that little adver-
tisement.' So it goes. We did not
tell the non advertising merchant of
the multitude of letters that we knew
to be going to out-o -of-town concerns
which sell just the same brands of
goods that. he has to sell, and that
such orders were going away from
home because the home people read in
the newspapers the offerings of mer-
chants out of town. We could have
argued our case and the argument
would have been strong. But we d,
not feel it worth while to argue the
matter. We know that the honest
merchant, telling each week just what
he has to offer, and telling it to twelve
thousand people, and, too, at charge of
perhaps fifty cents, dollar-some
very small sum, for the service, is re-
ceiving valuable returns for the small
investment.
There is another phase of the ques-
ton that we feel more like arguing:
the newspapers, score them as one
may, are the best boosters any COM
munity has. They are by nature opti-
mistic, aggressive and public spir-
tied. They must needs have the ma
terial and moral welfare of the com>
munity at heart, or they could not
! exist. They deserve some considera-
tion for what they do for the com
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

We sincerely hope the merchants
of Union will join in the contest
which has been gotten up by the
Chamber of Commerce for Tuesday
evening, Dec. 81. 1t is not the posi-
bility of winning $500 or $1,000
prize, but the spirit of cooperation and
of wholesome rivalry, that we trust
Will lead all to enter. Besides, it is
high time you had your windows dec
GRATED for Christmas, anyway. We
have often said that the store win
dows here compared favorably with
those in much larger city This is
true all the time. What is desired is
that%n Tuesday evening we put on a
little ertra touch. Fall in line, brother
merchants, and let's see how hand
some we can be.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

there are more smiles than frowns in
the world; more laughter than tears !;
more joy than sorrow; more kind peo-
pie. than unkind people. Anyway, Pm
going to see it that way so long as 1
can. But, look out for "Old Scrooge!'
He gets very busy long about Christ
mas; his children fear him, but have
little love for him; his associates dread
him-and flee from him. His lot must
be quite unhappy, for he seems to get
little pleasure out of life save as a
"kill-ioy."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

The psychological effect of Ford's
trip abroad may be far different from
the effect his criticism imagine it will
be. Anyway, we admire and approve
Mr.. Ford's efforts, for we believe they
are the result of real desire to ac-
complish what now seems to be a
most difficult, yet most happy result.
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munity as well as for the help they
can render the individual business
man. They should be literally sup
ported for the value as an advertising
medium. They should also be LIBERAL
ly supported for the contribution they
make to the general good. There Is
no newspaper, that is, not one that
can long endure, that does not con-
tribute much to the general good.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

Those who laugh at what they con-
ceive to be the folly of Henry Ford
in his efforts to bring about peace in
Europe may yet have the laugh
turned upon themselves. After all,
the war, from beginning to end, has
had psychological feature apparent
to all thoughtful people.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

You need not magnify your faults;
your enemies will do that. You need
not minimize your virtues; that your
enemies will also do.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

The man who gets least cut of life
is the man who attempts to get most;
the man who gets most out of life is
the man who gives most
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-17

Our merchants are Offering some
choice values in their advertisements
this week. Give Them your patronage
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1915.

The enemy who seeks your injury is
perhaps rendering you valuable SER
vice.
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CARD OF THANKS.

Whitmire, S. c., Dec. Is, 1915.
Mr.. Editor:
Iwish through your valuable paper
to thank most heartily the commits,
sioners who reelected me as guard Of
chaingang. They can rest assured
their confidence is not misplaced; that
I'll be strictly con the job" at all
times giving my very best service to
the county. Sam Mobley.
Willie" said the teacher of the
juvenile class, what is the term, etc
used for?"
at is used to make people believe
that we know a lot moro than we real
ly do replied the bright youngster."
Chicago News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-27
NEWMAN STORE BURNED.
Building ut Maycsvillc DESTROYED by
Fire Monday Morning.

MayesNille, Jan. 25.-Thc store of
l.. If. Newman at this place was
burned at about 13O o'clock this
morning, totally destroying the build
ing and causing n loss of the entire
STOCK of goods. The fire caught from
some unknown cause and had spread
too far TO be oXtinguishcd when the
blaze was discovered. No one was in
the building AZ the time.
The stock of goods waS estimated as
worth about $4,000 with insurance OF
$1,000. The building was owned by
}. Is. Goodman and Company. and
was a one-Story brick building 1t
also was insured for $3.50 and was
valued at S1.G00. The brick store ad-
joining MAS also badly damaged and
probably would have been barned
also, but for the fire department.
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TWO BADLY SC.\LDED,
Little Ones suffer When Kettle Over
turns,

Society Hill. Jan. ga few days
man, boy of ~ years Of age and a
baby Il months old. while playing
before the fire were horribly burned
over OH them. II was thought at first
that the Younger child could not live.
but the attending physician has homes
now OF his recovery. The elder boy
Is doing well. and it Is hoped that
ne will soon be able to get out again.
Mrs. II. :. Lucas, who was opcr-
atcd on two weeks ago for appcndi-
citis at Florence. returned home this
morning.
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TO PUSH PARTY MEASURE.
Ship Purchase Bill Comes up Today
for Hard Fight.

Washington, Jan. 24.-When the
senate convcnes tomorrow the GOV
ernment ship purchase bill. as amend
ed and unanimously approved by the
Democratic caucus Saturday, will be
vigorously pressed as party issue.
THE bill will be urged with all the
vigor at our command" declared Ma
iority Leader Kern today. "RepubIi-
can senators will be given plenty Of
opportunity to express their views. 1t
may be necessary to hold night ses-
Sions. IN my judgment the bill will
be passed before many weeks"
Republican leaders do not like the
bill as amended any better than they
did the original measure, althouu h
some progressive Republicans are in
clined TO look with more favor on it
than formerly.
Although the Democratic caucrs
voted to make the bill a party meas
ure several Democrats who were rot
present do not feel bound by the ru;o
ana there is probability that they
may offer amendments from the sem
ate floor.
Among the Democrats most out
spoken against the measure are: SEN
atorS Nardaman, Hardwick, Camden
l'aniihead and Hitchcock
Senator Root served notice that ho
would speak on the bill tomorrow.
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Paris. Jan. 23.-F'iGhting In the new
battle Of Flanders has become SO
fierce that gain OF even few
yards is regarded as important. The
Official communication this aftcrnon
emphasized a gain OF one hundred
yards in the region of I.ombartzydc.
The Germans have taken the offensive
against the town Of Ferry au Pac aud
are violently bombardlng the French
from the north bank OF the Aisnc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-27
PUTS IN BUSY DAY.
Governor Manning Discusses Many
Matters With Callers,

Columbia. Jan. 23.-GOv. Rivhard
j. Manning began work in the cxecu-
tive offices ycsteray morning before
10 o'clock and he did not stop. cx-
ccpt for lunch. until after Z o'clock
last night. During the day several
hundred visitors called and many mat
tcrs were discussed.
Charles a. Douglas, annual orator
OF the bar association, was among the
Visitors He was introduced by j.
Frost Walker. Gen. Willie Jones called
yesterday afternoon to discuss the
militia matter with Gov Manning.
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ASKS LOAN FOR CLEMSON.
SAY THAT PUBLIC WORK BILL
BE CURTAILED WITHOUT 1T.
trustees Make Statement. to GO~crn-
or, Who Submits it i'm Report to
y, General, AssembIy-Fertilize Tax
. Proposed as Security for Debt.

Columbia, Jan. 23.-"I bespeak o.
Your earnest and careful consider
tion." said Gov. Richard 7. Mannf
in q message to the general assemh,,
Yesterday transmittingi a memorial
from the. board of trustees of Glenn
son college. The memorial was sent
TO the governor by Alan Johnstone,
chairman oftthe board of trustees.
The paper contains a complete. re-
port on the financial affairs of the in
stitution. 1t is pointed out that the
conditions have arisen since the pre-
paraticn nt the annual report for the
college,. ).
t'The board of trustees did not feel
that they would have fully met their
duty to the people and to the general
assembly and to. the college and its
interests without settiiig out the pos
sibles blesccntingencies that may arise on
|accoupt of the, conditions growing oil.
Of thS European war and its COMMON
disaster and. therefore, they are ASK
eing through my hand that you as gov
Epsnog submit this information to the
As1Mefai ~assefmbiy ''s say Juiih.
stone in his letter to the governor.
I'VE desire to make clear at this
point that we shall not ask for an ed
propriatiOn," says the report by the
trustees after reviewing the financial
affairs of the college.
The following requests are made:
In order to continue certain phases
Of the public work for 1915-1916 the
state be authorized to borrow and
lend to the college $4,000, if SO much
be necessary. The loan would stand
as debt against any excess of the
fertilizer tax over the amount re-
quired for the college proper durin;,
future years.
To continue the work planned for
the fiscal year a loan OF $4,000 is
asked, the fertilizer tax to stand as
security.
The trustees state that unless the
above loans are made that the public
work must be curtailed during the re-
mainder Of this fiscal Year and next
year.
1T is scarcely necessary to add that
every possible economy consistent
with efficient operation is being pra G.
ticed," says the report.
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to the federal circuit court Of ap-
peals in Richmond. Action in the
case is expected today.
Among the cases disposed Of yester.
day were those of w. J. Strickland,
Armajah Strickland, Dawsay Stric.l-
land and Park Strickland. The charge
was for operating and working in H.
licit distilleries in Horny county. The
two latter were acquitted
w. j. Strickland pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to pay fine of 5000
and costs and to serve 60 days in the
Marlboro county Jail. Armajah Strick-
land got year and a day in the ted
eral p'ison in Atlanta and a fine OF
$500 and costs.
Blain Small was convicted Of steal
ing mail matter. Sentence will be inn
posed today.
The trial Of S. Vaughn, a farmer of
Darlington county, will be resume Il
this morning. The defendant is
charged with peonage.
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German Successes in Franco.

Berlin. Jan. 23 (Wireless. Official)
The German artillery has broken up
the attack by the enemy. Between
Louain and Perthts, north Of Chalons,
west of Fontaine. at Lamitte and in
the Argonnes the Germans have cap
tured. positions of the enemy, taking
prisoners and machine guns. North
west of POntamousson the French at
tacks were repulsed with severe losses
to the enemy. The Germans have re-
captured their lost trenches with
some guns. The battle at Croixdes
Larpes continues. North Of Semi
helm the French were driven back
from the heights. Near Wisembach
in the Vosges the French were re-
pulsed. Nothing important has hap
pened at the east.
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Dispatch From Geneva States That All
Residents in Southern Country Must
Return Home at Once
Reported That Mob Attacked German Consulate
Russians Have Made Gains Bzura Vsula and
of Warsaw Situation Has Improved for Them-Reports of
War in France Are Conflicting Move on Suez
Canal.

The German attack northeast of
BeausejoNr, west of the Argonnes,
was repulsed. The Germans have
been completely checked at Fontain
Madame. A hot conflict is raging
near st. Hubert, and severe fighting
continues in Alsace. Terrific COM
bats are raging in the forests near
Hartmannsweilerkopf. Near Cernay
the German attack was repulsed
Further south the French made prog
ress toward Littlekahlbecg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-27
MANY SEEK ANNAPOLIS Places
Cadetships I'm Naval Academy IL,
Keen Demand Among Young South
CarOlinians.

Columbia, Jan. 23.-That the ap-
pointments to Annapolis will not 81
begging was shown yesterday when 26
young men. from all parts Of the
State, met in Davis college at the Uni
versity Of South Carolina and contest
ed keenly for the honors. From 8 un-
til o'clock, with an hours intermis-
sion for dinner. they sounded the
depths and glooms of mathematics,
dived under Saragossa seas Of geog-
raphy, grappled with the insidious
adversary Of grammar and compo-
sition besides the hidden reefs of
spelling until. exhausted but resolute
still, they came to the backgrounds
of history and passed to a peaceful
conclusion.
From among their number Senator
Tillman will name a principal and al
ternates to represent the State at
large. From the ten candidates of the
Second district, who have a double
chance to win place. Congressman
J. +. Byrnes will make appointments
w. j. Seymour of Sumter county
,sss,
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Germans Raid DuLkirjS.

1iavrc, Jan. 23.--Two German avi-
a'ors. participating in an aerial raid
en- Dunkirk and vicinity this afternoon
were later killed near Furncs when
the acroplanc was shot down. Six to
ten taubcs took part I'm the raid.
Several buildings usci as barracks
ana ammunition dcpots were set
aflre.
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TURKS DRIVEN BACK.

Advance, with Kurd Tribcsmen, Into
Caacasus Tfcrceiy Repuiscd.
Tifiis, Jan. 22.-The. Turkish troops
and kurd tribesmen advancing from
Tabris. attempting to- invade the
Caucasus were driven back with heavy
losses. The Russian advance against
Erserum was delayed BY terrible
snow storm. (Ohicial)
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IN THE EASTERN THEATRE.

seus Gains Reported from Botl, Rus
<s ! a1no ara German sides. go.
Petrograd, Jan. 22.-Under bonn
bardment Of heavy guns the Germans
have been compelled to abandon
many trenches along the Bzura and
Rawka rivers. The situation west of
Warsaw is declared highly satisfac-
tory to the Russians. North of the
vistula the Russians have captured
the town Of skempe and are pressing
toward Thorn. Heavily reinforced.
the Germans have resumed the Of
fensive In the Mlawa region where u
general battle IL developing.
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from Berlin states that an Italian mob
attacked the German consulate in
Genoa Sunday. tore down the i'm
perial arms and threatened the occu-
pants before the riot was quelled.
The chief Of police was dismissed
Germany is not expected to take any
action.
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Nav Die of Burns.

Dillon, Jan. 2l.--Mrs. q. l.. Seals,
while dressing one of her children be-
fore an open fire, had her own dress
to catch fire and she was SO badly
burned the doctors express little hopes
for her recovery
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-May wheat, dol
lar forty-five half, new high rec
ord since the beginning Of the war.
Corn, ScNenty-nine half. Oats, fifty
six three quarters. Pork, eighteen
ninety. Lard, ten eighty. Ribs, ten
twenty-five.
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Constantinople, Jan. 23.-The Turks
after defeating the Russians i'm tho
Carscasus are now taking the often
sivc and are pursuing the enemy.
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and mines prevented fur

submarines and mines prevented fur
thcr pursuit.
mo British ships have been lost
and our casualties i'm personnel as at
present reported arc slight, the Lion,
which led the line, having only II
wounded and no killed.
zone hundred and twcnty-threc sur
viVorS have been rescued from tho
Ilucchcr's crew of SS5, and it is pos
some of our dcStrOycrs. No reports;
of any destroyer or light cruiser FIGHT
has apparently taken place"
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Five German ships Seized.

Cairo. Jan. 23.-Five German MGR.
chaat ships which were ordered en-
PEELED from Port Said were seized to-
day by British warships when they
let the harbor.
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British Aviator Attacks Br,,gcs.

Amsterdam. Jan. ga British ayi-
ator dropped bombs upon canal
warehouses and docks at Bruges las,
night. He escaped uninjured.
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STORM DELAYS DACIA.
Will Sail Later for BrcmCn-An-
American Crew.

Galveston. Jan. 23.-Because of a
heavy storm the steamship Dacia with
her cargo of eleven thousand bales of
cotton for Br",nen probably won't
sail today. The crew are all Amtri-
cans.
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KlcEard I. Manning,
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief. >

Il think it is all right; it meets with
my hearty approval" said w. w
Moore. adjutant general, last night I'm
discussing the order of Gov. Man.
ming restoring the National Guard.
Gen. Moore said that he considered
the action OF the former governor il
legal.
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highly prejudicial to the discipline
and efficiency Of the National Guard;
and
Whereas, it is the duty of the gov
ernor and COMMUNICATIVE chief Of the
organized forces Of the State of South
Carolina to promote the discipline and
efficiency of the National Guard;
Now, therefore, I, Richard 1. Man.
ming, governor and commander-in-
chief of the organized forces of the
State of South Carolina, do hereby
declare the said purported order void
and Of no effect; and further declare
that the rights, duties, privileges and
Obligations, whether civil or military,
of the said National Guard and the
volunteer militia, in whole or in part,
and the officers and men thereof. were
not affected by said illegal order but
nave continued and do hereby con-
tinuc as though said order had never
been issued"
The following was also issued by
the governor:
General Order No. 8:
THE undersigned, having duly
qualified as governor Of the State of
South Carolina, hereby assumes COM
imand OF the organized militia of the
state of South Carolina and an
nounceS the following staff:
The adjutant general: Brig. Gen.
William w. Moore
Military secretary, Col. Charles H.
Cabaniss.
Richard l. Mannlng.
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief"
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Blaim Small was sent to the feler-
al court from Sumter on the charge
of cashing q mail order which he haG
obtained by fraud.
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Gov. Manning Issues Proclamation That
Order DiSbanding it Was Void. +
Chief Executive Did Not Have Power to Muster Out Sa
IroopS-Manning is COMMANDMENTS Chief and ~
,.st Other Officers Not Affected By
@yf - Former Orders.

Columb Nn. 23.-General order
No. 2.'is ~ former governor of
South ia, purportins to disband
the 81 g ysd militia of this State,
was S ia void and OF no effectp.
by s }aamation signed yesterday
by :. Richard I. Manning. The
pr : fation was issued after the
Ie - br had considered the question
keraf days. The National Guard
=. tiation had filed a petition with
) jgoyernor asking that the disbandA
order be rescinded The order of
joy. Manning will automatically re-
store all Of the 81 companies to their
former condition.
The proclamation by Gov. Manning
follows: ~,
Whereas, : general order No. q,
heretofore issued on the 1lth day OF
January, 1915. by the governor ana
commander-in-chief of the organized
forces of the State of South Carolina.
purported to dissolve, muster out and
disband all of the militia of the State
OF South. Carolina. and all of the VOL
unteer militia of the said State, and
Whereas under the constitutions
of the bnnAd States and Of the state
of South. Caroline, and under the gem
eraisstat,tes scs sourh Carolina. ti.s,
l \ a. - HrT
goygfncr and Scomuander-in- chief ~
no !tp thority A. dissolve. disband
mugtsr out sslss entire militia: b1a
| hsreasfhe said purported nF6l F6
i ms sreated an element Of uncertainty
stA q VIE Is m QE q. !. 81 s9ftises and of
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FRENCH LOSE GROUND.
Attacks North Of Vcriun Rcpulscd.
Battle Fferccly for Possession Os
CrSOxfleSla ruScS

a. Berlin, Jan. 90 (Wireless)--The
French opening near st. Miehl have
been driven back to their old posi-
tions. The Germans abandoned a
treuch near Bcrryaubac, and the
French attacks north OF Verdun were
repulsed after a fierce battle tor pos-
session Of Crioxdeslarmes. The bat.
tie northwest Of Pontamousson con-
tinues. The French gained tempor-
ary advantage but later were driven
back. In the east the situation Is un-
changed.
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both Combatants Killed I'm Aerial
Battle,

Vienna. Jan. 22.--In q battle three
thousand feet high between Austrian
and Russian aviators near Przemysl.
Doth Airmen were killed.