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The Lamar register., 1915-02-03

even for medicinal purposes. One state
has law against dancing the tango.
The Indiana anti-cigarette law never
has been repealed, and the state has,
as a result, several hundred thousand
perfectly good citizens who could be
arrested and sent to jail any day. Per-
haps the most striking development Of
our government is that the laws are
not made by all the people nor by
representatives of the people, but by
small cliques, highly organized and
tremendously energized over particu-
lar questions. These cliques are de-
termined to force their views upon the
whole people, while at the same time
other cliques are forcing views on
other questions upon them. The ques-
tion is never asked whether the sup
posed offenses against the community
are as bad as the penalties inflicted.
There seems to be in the air a mania
to find new ways of imprisoning the
American citizens, and yet, is there
anything that can be as bad for the
individual or the nation as a man in
jail who can possibly be kept out.
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Look out for Them

From different parts Of the coun-
try come stories Of swindle sue
cessfully worked on farmers who
thought they were going to get cheap
groceries. Two smooth strangers
went through the communities taking
orders for house in Chicago, pre-
tending to sell a standard brand Of
sugar and flour so cheaply that every
farmer visited took from $40 to $50
worth, and other things besides. Be
cause of the low prices the flour and
sugar had to be paid in advance, 1t
is alleged that in one community the
swindlers picked up some $1,000 and
no groceries delivered. .......
The Lamar register., 1915-02-03
Twenty Years Progress

The presidents remarkable state
ment that enterprise has been check
ed in this country for almost twenty
years because men were moving among
a maze of interrogation points" will
not spoil many Fourth of July
speeches. Not only is the assertion
contradicted in its main fact by COM
mon knowledge. but formal statiscal
proof of the country's marvellous
growth in wealth and business activity
is overwhelming. One Of the COM
plants most often made against US
has been our mad rush for money and
universal absorption of interest in
gross materialism. That there has not
been an equitable distribution of the
wealth has been often contended, but
that wealth itself has been growing
by sort of geometrical progression
is a matter of proverb. .....
We have already referred to the
enormous gain in the nations export
trade during the past two decades
During the past fourteen years the
increase has been in excess of bill
lion dollars. The production Of coal,
pig iron and copper during the same
fourteen years has doubled, while that
of petroleum has quadrupled and that
of steel trebled. Almost every pro-
duct has shown similar increase. The
latest report of the comptroller of the
currency contained some comparative
tables which the president should pc
ruse. During twenty years, from 1894
to 1914, the coin and other money in
the United States increased in amount
from S1,S05, 100000 to $3,73s 300 900.
The per capita circulation increased
from $23.24 to s34.35. The individual
deposits in all varieties of banking
institutions increased from 1861 ,2OO,-
900 to s1s,517 100000. The total
assets of all banking institutions in
creased from S7,290 100000 to $780,
971 100000. That there has been lit
tie hesitancy about organizing corpor-
ations during the interrogation point
era may be inferred from the fact that
the total capital stock of all corpora
tions reporting to the commissioner of
internal revenue last year amounted
to S64,071 ,319,1S5. Figures could be
given indefinitely, all showing the
marvellous growth in the business of
the United States. But they are un-
The president is 80 enthusiastic over
some of his pet statutes that it
to an obsession. This was
indicated by his book on "The New
Freedom" written before he was in
His great desire is to be
known as the emancipator of business.
But business was doing very well,
thank you, before this administration
began its tinkering with the tariff. 1t
was not the maze of question marks
which has worried it, but certain un-
questionable facts the new tariff
forced on its attention.-Globe- Demo-
crat. .a lr......
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We have had good decade OF work
in promoting the conservation Of for
ests and streams, of soils and univer-
sal resources. Meanwhile, the mani
fold applications Of machinery and
machine processes to farming have
gone on increasing every year. These
are made possible by cheapening
sources Of power from wind and wat
er, from coal oil, gas and electricity.
Frequently none Of these are avail
able, then the horse or mule has been
put on the tread mill or track for
mechanical power required in farming
work.
Accompanying this change over from
the old to the new, there has been an
appalling number of casualties and
accidents, more or less permanent in
jury, impaired health and faculties,
and many deaths. The responsibility
is not to be placed upon some corpor-
alton or employer, as in the manufac-
turing industries. The farmers is his
employer. The peculiar hazard is
largely inherent in his conduct and
occupation. OF the occupational ac-
cidents in Germany, for instance,
farming stands at the head. Compen-
satior has had to be paid to larger
number of injured in farming than in
and other industry. In Canada there
has been steady increase of acci-
dents in farming over those in mining.
OF the fatal accidents occurring in the
United States for 1913, there are
1900 attributed alike to farming and
railroading. In other words, it is as
unsafe to live and work on a farm as
on a railroad, and each of these are
much more unsafe than any other in
dustry.
In mining and manufacturing, in
building operations, quarrying and in
numbering, in railroading and shipping
the law steps in to defend and place
responsibility, to guarantee a due
regard for the mutual relations of
employer and employee, to provide for
compensation and award dmages.
The question naturally arises, how
shall the farmer be protected against
injuring himself? How shall the
hazard of farming be reduced to
the very lowest instead of occupying
as now, the highest place? Looking
down the long furrow, how is it to be
finished, in safety and security to him
self and fimily, with ripe old age ? 1t
is better to be careful than crippled.
1t is better for you to have your
friend say: How do you dc? ?" than
for them to say: How natural he
looks"
W. A. ALDRISH,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, Colo.
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Copyrighted by Clark McAdams.
.JS13.

Ganderbone injured himself while
skating in December, and was unable
to get out a forecast for January. He
is very sorry, and promises to carry
something soft to fall on while skat-
ing in future.
The Lamar register., 1915-02-03

Then evil-doing March, alas,
When Pan shall play upon his
gourds,
And wild geese in their glee shall pass
Above US like troop of Fords.
The Lamar register., 1915-02-03

ruary, something that will not hap
pen again in centuries. Having been
full twice in January, the moon will
join the now celebrated dry move
ment.
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SoHltliliiB solb W laiA pi "AhAe SfNAN
ing in future.
FEBRUARY
l.
Friends of season somewhat mild
Arctomys Monax, by your leave!
He is one who has never filed
Any prediction to deceive.
Known as the grounding ere the seers
Paid by the Government, were
heard -s
Prophet and reader of the Years,
Arctomys Monax speaks a word.
Arctomys Monax makes a point
Who is so cruel as to scoff?
Now that the times are out of joint,
Could we not kindly let him off?
He is at heart neutral, too,
Here where the fruits of peace OBJ
Here where the skies are soft and
blue
Arctomys Monax will explain.
Say that his prophecy shall mean
Cheer for the Russian in his furs!
Say that the grass is soon to green,
And that the Germans valor stirs!
Say that the ice, or that the snow.
Means an advantage anywhere
Things that we else are not to know
What is neutral's duty there?
".
Friends of a fair and neutral state,
Earth is red, and the ocean deep,
Throngs with the armaemnts of hate,
Arctomys Monax wants to sleep.
Arctomys cares not whit
Either for Turk or Romanoff,
Nor would he aid them with his wit
Could we not kindly let him off
February gets its name from the
Roman Februus, who was character
very much like our own James ]. Hill.
Whenever there was trade confer
ence to consider a shipping bill or
anything of that sort, Februus was al
ways there to say it would be fail
ure. From the few busts of him
found in damp cellars and other cheer
less places, they also seem to have
looked alike. Februus was neverthe-
less popular. His gloominess never
varied hairs breadth, and Rome
often amused herself trying to make
him smile.
February was Rome's worst month.
The imperial army was usually storm
bound somewhere, the days were short
and as a rule without sunlight, and
preparations for the annual assassi-
nations in March were so open that
everybody in public office was down
in the mouth. No other nation ever
yearned for spring as Rome did. On
the second of February, when the
grounding come out, the crowd around
the hole was bigger than that at the
hippodrome, and favorable forecast
was a sign for tremendous jubilation.
The festive calf will turkey trot
On sunny days around the stack,
And something of the soldiers lot
Will sift down everybody's back.
The old philosopher will bore
His friends with tales of other
SHOWS;
Tho nInmhar nrpvinQ on the moor
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FEBRUARY

Friends of season somewhat mild
Arctomys Monax, by your leave!
He is one who has never filed
Amy prediction to deceive.
Known as the grounding ere the seers
Paid by the Government, were
heard -rs
Prophet and reader of the Years,
Arctomys Monax speaks word,
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the Fates would hear to freezing peo-
Pile out. One has to pretty well
observe the open season as to men,
or else how were we to conserve the
stock for fighting now and then
Dame Nature makes but few mis-
takes; she knows full well the heart
of man, nor any pretense that he
makes deceives her, even for span.
Or dressed in skins or hardboiled
shirts, however civilized or base, we
all at length shall have our hurts,
and fight it out, in any case.
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Say that his prophecy shall mean
Cheer for the Russian in his furs!
Say that the grass is soon to green,
And that the Germans valor stirs
Say that the ice, or that the snow.
Means an advantage anywhere
Things that we else are not to know
What is a neutrals duty there?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
News about keltOn

Kelton, July 5.-We are having
some fine showers of rain today
which was much needed Gardens
were failing very fast and crops gen
orally were needing rain; farmers are
beginning to lay by their crops--the
average is not good.
The Pinckney Township Interde-
nominational S. S. Convention met
with the Mt. JOY church the 4th inst.
The attendance was good and the
program was ably carried out by the
speakers. Rev. Hughes, young man
of Pinckney township preached in the
afternoon; he is preparing to join
the South Carolina Conference. He
will preach at Flat Rock church on
the 11th at IL o'clock. All are in
vited to come and hear the young
minister.
DR.. and Mrs. Wheeler are on an
extended visit to their parents, who
live in the lower part of the State.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Page of Jones'
vile attended the S. S. Convention at
Mt. Joy church on the 4th.
Friday, the 9th will speaking at
Big Gault Spring by the candidates
who are desirous of representing the
people in congress from the Fourth
district. Gault & Gault will furnish
Ia good barbecue, and come everybody
and hear some good speaking end get
plenty of good spring water and a
good barbecued dinner.
Uncle Billy Going, the oldest man
on the Ridge is very feeble. The 18th
of this month is his 90 birthday.
The ice cream supper furnished bv
the ladies on last Saturday evening
in the grove at Flat Rock church was
an enjoyable occasion. Everything
passed off quietly.
The farmers will soon be through
laying by their crops and then for
picnics, fish stews.
How many of us have contributed
our mite to help the suffering Euro,
pean women and children from hun
ger and disease? / have sent mine.
Some of us know what war means
only to look back SO years.
G. r. G.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
MORGAN'S ASSAILANT
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

a number of bombs. They were try
ing to trace trunk full of bombs
which they had reason to believe
Holt had shipped from the bungalow
to a New York address. The detect.
ives learned that Holt left the bunga-
low last Friday morning with the in
tention of taking the first train to-
ward New York. He missed it, but
got the next one.
They recalled that it was last Fri
day that Holt went to Washington
and set off the capitol bomb. They
learned that when Holt boarded the
train he had a trunk and suit case
which he had checked to the Pennsyl-
vania station in New York. The de-
tectives were unable to learn if Holt
took the trunk, which they believed
to be full of bombs, with him to
Washington or had it sent from the
station to some New York address.
The condition of Mr.. Morgan con-
tinued to improve. He felt so we'll
that he talked over the telephone
with some of his business associates
in New York
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
w. c. Il. u. RALLY

The Willard w. C. T. U. had a
grand rally Saturday, July 3rd, which
was a success in every particular.
About sixty children donned the
National uniforms, carrying banners
and pennants and marched from the
Second Baptist church up town en-
circling the monument and singing
prohibition songs. They marched
down Main street to the crossing,
thence to the city park, where large
and enthusiastic crowd was waiting
to greet them, and to hear their
songs and recitations. Much credit
is due the children, also their train
ers for the manner in which the chill
dren acquitted themselves.
The Revs. Gault and Croft made
stirring speeches, and well-it is
sufficient to say they lost themselves
entirely in the subject of prohibition.
This was the first rally of the W. G.
T. U. but will not, by any means, be
the last.
The marching and singing of so
many little children agitating prohi-
bition was a pathetic scene, and
should appeal to every voter in the
county. Some of the children "know
whereof thew sneak"
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Democratic Executive Committee,
which service was recognized by Gov
error George F. Drew in his ap-
pofntment as Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Alcahua county, which Of
flee, deceased held for 16 years.
During the greater part of this
time he retained the active manage
ment of the Democratic party's af-
fairs in Alachua county, also being
State Committeeman from that coun-
ty 2 greater part of the time he was
clerk of the court. He was often re-
ferred to throughout the State as the
best clerk in Florida. He was a
member of the Gainesville city coun-
Gil for two years after retiring as
clerk, and in 1896 was elected to the
Legislature serving in the session of
1S9Y. He was one of the most promi-
nent members of that body and some
OF the best laws on the statute books
at the present time are due to his
efforts. He was engaged in the phos-
phate business for a number of years
having disposed of his abstract bust
ness to engage in this industry.
Judge Carlisle served in various Of
ficial capacities and was Supervisor
of Registration at the time of his
death. For number of years he was
captain of the Gainesville Guards,
which organization was regarded for
many years as the banner military
company in Florida.
-Dixie-Jacksonvil Fla.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
UNIONS CHAUTAUQUA
TO LAST THREE DAYS
BONHAM COMMUNITY
CLUB MEETS

Bonham, July 3.-The Bonham
Community Club met in it's fourth
regular session at the home of Mrs.
0. B. Belue on Friday, July 2, sixteen
ladies being present.
Health being the topic for the day,
several valuable discussions were
brought out, some of which were
Bathing" by Mesdames j. T. Belue,
and Davis; value of Sunshine" by
Mrs. j. ID. Smith; and "Value of Pure
Air." by Miss Marie McElroy. A pa
per of Health Notes by Mrs. NJ. o.
Belue was very much appreciated.
While enjoying the dainty refresh
ments served by the hostess, ar
rangements for the next meeting,
which will be held at Duck Pond on
Monday, July 10Th, at a o'clock, were
then made.
The subject for that occasion being
Home Demonstration Work, it was
planned to have some of the eXperN
who will be assisting Miss Aisle
Smith with her Home Demonstration
Institute for the Tomato Girls, be
present and give lectures and demon
strations in miscellaneous gardening
water works system, and the freless
cooker.
This meeting will be for the public
and the Club desires every one in the
community to be present.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
NEW MARKET OPENS

Mr.. B. E. league has opened a
meat market and grocery store in one
of the new storerooms recently erect
ed by Mr.. w. Newell Smith, on the
lot formerly occupied by the Smith
Auto Company.
Mr.. league has for some time con-
Quoted a meat market at Monarch,
he will continue to operate that mar
ket as well as the new one just open
ed. He has had several years expe-
rience in this line of business and
knows it thoroughly. He says he
will use his best endeavor to please
the public. He sells for cash.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
Buffalo to have Library

Buffalo, July 5.-The Buffalo Mills
will soon open up an up-to-date IL
brary. and $50 have applied for men,
bership. Miss Annie Green will be
the secretary. A meeting will be
held sometime this week to elect a
board of managers and bylaws will
be gotten up.
The Buffalo Lodge No. 70, I. O.
o. F., installed their officers Friday
night, and after the installation re-
freshments were served to the mem
bers. Mr.. E. A. Kline, superinten-
dent of the l. o. o. F. Orphan Home
as Greenville was visitor and made
some very impressive remarks as to
the condition of the home. Mr.. Orr
also of Greenville, was a visitor.
The following officers were in
stalled: j. F. Woodward, N. G.; L. C.
Cudd, V. G.; w. M. Gregory, R. S.;
j. w. Messer, F. S.; C M. Padgett
Treas; Chas. Messer, Warden; j. W.
Bishop, o. G.
The Buffalo second nine baseball
team was defeated here Saturday
July the 3rd to the score of 5 to 8
also was defeated at Union in the
afternoon y the score of 6 to 8. Both
games were very fast.
Mrs. j. 3. M. Wofffford and son OF
Pauline, were visitors here Saturday
j. l.. Woodward
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE CARLISLE
He was Brave Confederate Soldier, Public Spirited
Citizen and Leader iii Clean Politics.

A few weeks ago, Judge J. A. Car
Isle died at his home in Gainesville,
Fla, and death called one of the no.
blest and bravest heroes of the
Southern Confederacy.
Judge Carlisle was one of the most
beloved Floridians. He wa born in
Union county, South Caro- ma, on a
plantation in 1847. Earl, in youth
he began his education at the Citadel
in Charleston, but when the Civh
War came on he ran away from that
institution to enter the service as a
Confederate soldier. After the close
of the memorable struggle, Mr.. Car
lis. moved to Florida, locating il
Gainesville in 1871. On August 13,
1874, he was married to Anne B..
Taylor, a sister of Judge r. F. Tay>
lor of the Supreme Court of Florida.
Mrs. Carlisle died many years ago
and of the children who came to
bless their home, four survive him:
Mrs. Amelia Taylor McKinstry, Miss
Kitty Carlisle, Mrs. Maria T. Har-
grove, and Mr.. John M. Carlisle.
For number of years prior to
1876, Judge Carlisle was engaged in
the mercantile business in Gainesville
and also in truck growing. He,
however, always took an active part
in politics and was a great organizer
of political forces. The overthrowing
of carpetbag government in Florida
in 1876 was largely due to his work
as chairman of the Alachua county
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
LILLIAN RUSSELL
STARS IN "WILDFIRE'
Great PhOtodrama of Racing Life
Written for Her by George Broad
hurst and Geo. V. Hobart.

On January 18th the World Film
Corporation releases the five-part
photoplay "Wildfre," founded on the
racing drama of that name in which
Lillian Russell scored huge success
in its production in 1907.
Miss Russell plays the lead, Hen
rietta harrington. in the photoplay.
Her legions of admirers will welcome
the opportunity of seeing the cele-
brated actress to advantage in a
strong drama which brings her inim-
liable personality before the eyes of
motion picture connoisseurs. For
Miss Russell is probably the greatest
celebrity on the stage today; for 30
years she has been before the world :;
has made innumerable successes; has
always been in the public eye; and is
therefore one of the most attractive
women in eXistence-her name is
magnetic and she has a Photographic
reputation second to none.
All these factors combine to invest
this photoplay with outstanding in
tereSt.
And in the part of Henrietta Bar
rington she carries the play of "Wild-
fire" to a triumphant success on hel
own pair of shoulders. The play OF
Wildfre without Lillian Russell
would be like Hamlet, Prince of Den.
mark, with the Prince omitted II
is true that "Wildfire" is the name OF
horse; but the animal is of second
ary Importance to Miss Russell, very
much indeed.
The film play "Wildfre" is indeed
Lillian Russell herself in all her glory
and everybody will want to see it anc
should.
"Wildfire will be shown in the
Edisonia Friday afternoon and night
July 9th. You will miss a rare trea
| if you fail to see it.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
KNEW 1T WAS LOADED
Spartanburg Officers Stopped Joy
Ride Car

Spartanburg, July cit doesn't pay
to 90 to Union and load up an auto
mobile with Fourth of July drinkables
and then attempt to pass through
Spartanburg with the goods in full
sight. A party from 1nman made the
trip to Union Saturday, it is said,
placed an order for full stock of
celebration goods, includino bottled
beer, some on ice, quart of wine, a
jug of whiskey, and few bottles
containing the same beverage. The
party arrived in Spartanburg Satur-
day night and parked the car on
Morgan square. Some trusty officers
at once viewed the car with some
suspicious and on examining it, de-
cided that Spartanburg being dry
county and "gallon-a-month" law be-
ing in force, such performance was
violation of these said restrictions
and the party was arrested and
placed under bond. The entire party
was held on the charge of transport
ing
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
LYNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI
Negro Strung Up by Mob Near
DeK alb

DeKalb, Miss, July Am uniden-
titled negro was lynched twelve miles
from here on June %, according to an
announcement today by Kemper
County authorities, who for ten days
have been investigating vague ru-
mors that a mob near Preston had
taken the life Of negro farm hand.
The negro was alleged to have
stolen cotton seed from several
farmers, and when the owners insti-
tuted- an Investigations he is said to
have written several letters asking
if they valued their cotton seed more
than they did their lives.
The lvnching, it was said, took
place after the identity of the writer
had been established.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
ROLLER MILL NOW OPERATING

The Union Roller Mill has begun
operations. The mill started to grind
Monday. 1t is now running day and
night, and is turning out a very high
grade flour. In fact, those qualified
to judge pronounce the flour most
excellent. Wheat from all over Union
county is coming in-new wheat
grown this season and the mill has
to run day and night to take care of
the product coming in. This mill
grinds the wheat you bring and gives
you the flour from your wheat.
There is no doubt but this mill in
operation will cause much more
wheat to be planted another year.