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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-26
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State of South Carolina-County of
Union.
Personally appeared before me
}. M. Greer, secretary, who being
duly sworn, says that the above re-
port of the condition of the Sinking
Fund Commission for Union County,
s. c., is true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
Sworn to before me this January,
II, 1915.
j. M. Greer, Secretary.
Notary Public, S. C.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-26

Feb. 18, 1915.
TO the Grand Jury of Union County:
We, the undersigned committeeman,
respectfully reporting upon the Sink
ing Fund Commission, report that
in entering upon this duty we made
thorough investigation of eaci.
loan and the security upon which
same was made. The tonds were
examined and found to be the usual
surety bonds and the premiums paid
and bonds in full force for the full
amount of Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars each. In our investigation
we find that there is an item of
Forty-One Thousand, Three Hundred
and Eleven Dollars ($41 1,311. .OO)
which represents the Bonds of the
Union-Buffalo Mills Company and tn.
Parker Mills, which was turned over
by the old board, and we further
found these to be of little value. We
find that the present Board has only
received from this source Two Hun
dred and Forty-Six Dollars, which
was paid by the Parker Mills.
We find that there are not loans
to Cotton Mills or other Corporations
and that these loans are all to Union
County men and loaned at the rate
of eight (8) per cent, except such
amounts as are loaned to Union
County, which is at the rate of seven
CD per cent.
We find that the Commissioners
passed resolutions that no member
of their board could borrow from this
fund.
Our findings from this investiga
ton prompts us to congratulate
Union County upon securing such
men to handle this fund.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-26
Respectfully submitted,
Julian w. Lipscomb,
II. B. Murphy,
j. M. Bates,
Committee for Grand Jur

Report of the Sinking Fund Com.
mission for Union County, S. c., at
the close of business, third quarter,
third year, January IL, 1915:
RESOURCES:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-26
GRAND JURY
PRESENTMENT

Court of General Sessions, Winter
Term, 1915-VariOus Recommen-
dations Made-Special Inves-
tgatiOn of Sinking Fund
Commission Makes
COmmendatory
Report.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
MANY THOUSAND BOY SCOUTS
Membership Of More Than 100000
Shown by Recent Census-Every
State Has Representation.

A recent census of the Boy Scouts
shows membership OF more than
100000. There are $4,000 in New York,
10000 in Pennsylvania. Ohio, New
Jersey and Illinois have more than
5000 each. There is no state without
a representation. Even Alaska can
boast 80 Scouts. Hawaii has 40 and
Porto Rico 1875.
1t was only this last winter that
the Boy Scout movement could cele-
brate its fifth birthday. To acquire
strength in excess of 100000 in
five years speaks for the popularity
of Scouting. 1t speaks also for it's
intrinsic worth. If it we're merely a
sport the movement might prove but
flash in the pan. 1t would enjoy its
little hour of prominence and disap-
pear. But the Boy Scout movement
is destined to long career. Some
day there may be fewer boys out Of
the Scout uniform than there are in it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
Miuht Need Them,

After de sarmint, t'mor' night,
Brudder Simmons" said old Deacon
Whang, veal is gwine to have a
rousin' hazanner meetin', and burn up
yo' paragraphs, bless de Lawd."
Burn up which, sah?" returned
Goat Simmons, the recently convert
ed gambling man, in considerable as
constituent.
"Yo' gamblin' paragraphs, sab.
When spo'tin man gifts converted
and washed whittier dan snow dey al
ing burns up his kyahds and dice and
SIGH scan'lous stuff as dat midst loud
shouts o. praise. De Lawd is wild EN-,
and de gamblin' brudder steps 10th
and filings his paragraphs on de fab
and stands with bowed heads whilst"
Not me, sab! l amt gwine to do
no sich-uh thing!"
But, muh goodness. brudder, 20 am
converted, isn't you, and"
"Yassahr! rs sho' converted, but
dat don't make me a blame fool
mought backslide an need dat
stuff! kansas City Star.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
WANTED TO SEE THE FINISH
End Of the Proceedings Had
Been Reached.

The short interval that elapsed be-
tween the visit OF the little girl to a
commencement exercise aud attend
ance at an old-fashioned camp-meet-
ing may explain a remark that she
made at the religious event. She went
there with her grandmother and, very
much interested in everything that oc-
Cured. asked numerous questions
which her grandparent attempted to
answer to the best OF her ability.
Who is that woman up there and
what is she doing?" asked the little
girl, referring to woman who was on
her knees in the amen corner"
Il don't know who she is, but she's
going to get religion" was the reply.
Some time elapsed and the woman
remained on her knees. Finally, the
grandmother of the little girl became
tired of the service and announced
that 1t was time to leave.
''Oh, let's not go yet exclaimed her
grandchild. Lets wait and see 'em
give it to her. louisville Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26

quite long, for Carlotta was twelve,
and an Italian girl at that age is quite
a woman.
My how proud Carlotta felt when at
length she put the hat on. She tossed
her head, making her curls fly about,
and she walked through the park with
her head very high.
But pride often takes fall, and SO
1t was with Carlotta.
A thunderstorm came up very sud
denly, and there was no place to shell
ter the beloved hat. She put it un-
der her skirt, but the red from the
roses stained it and she had to I'M
cover it.
When the shower was over the hat
was a sorry sight, but she wore it
home, and the next morning, when she
started out with Tony, the hat was
pinned under her skirt, for she
thought If she put 1t on while she was
out she could say it was given to
her.
The first place they stopped was in
front of house where there we're a
number of children. Tony told Cariot-
ia to dance, and while she was dane
ing down dropped the hat.
The children laughed and shouted:
"She has stolen hat! She has stolen
a hail" Carlotta picked it up and
put it on her head
''W'er you getta da hat?" said Tony,
very angry. Carlotta told him the
hat had been given her, but Tony
would not have her wear thu hat, no
matter where it came from.
He took it and tore it in pieces.
Poor Carlotta! Her smiles were few
that day, and at night Tony beat her
for spelling his day.
Later, when Tony and his wife were
out of the way, Carletta slipped out
and went to theater where she had
seen dancing.
She walked up to the man at the
box Office and asked if they wanted
dancing girl. The man took her in
side the theater. Let me see you
dance" said another man.
The orchestra was playing out in
front, and Carlotta danced her best.
How much do you want?" asked
the man. Poor Carlotta did not know.
He told her what he would give, which
seemed large sum to Carlotta. But
where was she to spend the night? If
she went home she could not get
away. Just then a girl, who had been
singing, came from the stage; she saw
Carlotta standing there as though she
did not know where to CO.
Where do you want to co." she
asked. Then Carlotta told her her
story.
Come home with me tonight" she
said, 'and we will see what can be
done after that"
The next night Carlotta dressed in
a gay-colored dress and black lace
mantilla, danced on the stage, and
when she shook her tambourine and
smiled the people applauded very
loudly. The manager was pleased and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
told carIotta she could dance every

told Carlotta she could dance every
night
When Tony called Carlotta to &C
with him the next morning she did
not answer. He waited two weeks
thinking she would come back. then
he went to the police. They told him
where she was, and one night Tony
went to the theater. His eyes opened
wide when he saw Carlotta dance
and heard the people applaud and he
was so angry when he thought she
might be making money for him that
he stood up, and, shaking his clinched
hand at her, called out: You comma
home" The ushers quickly put him
out, and poor Carlotta fed from the
stage. The girl with whom she had
been staying proved friend, and Car
lotta did not return to Tony.
About year after, when Carlotta
was making a great deal of money
dancing. she went to her old home
and knocked at the door. Her step
mother opened 1t. II have come to
help you If can" said Carlotta
Where is father?" Just then Tony
came In. He looked at Carlotta, fol
she had a pretty hat with red roses
on it, but he did not speak to her.
Father. | have brought you money
for a new hurdy-gurdy," she said,
handing him roll of bills This
loosened his tongue, and he thanked
her and asked her what she was do
ing.
Il am dancing" answered Carlotta,
and am going across the water to
dance in big music hall, and / will
SEND you money every month Father,
will you forgive me now?"
Yes" answered Tony, Il forgive
you, but don't like dat hat"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26

At dinner party the other evening"
reference having been made to the
good old days in the little brick school
house, this story was recalled by
James l.. Rice, coach Of the Columbia
college crew
The teacher in public school was
giving demonstration in mental arith-
metic. and after speaking at some
length she turned to bright-faced boy
at the head of the class.
Now. then, Willie" said she. do
you think that you can answer me q
question in mental arithmetic?"
Eyes, ma'am." was the confident re-
joinder of the beaming youngster
We'll. then" resumed the teacher.
how old would person be who was
born in 1872"
THAT depends" quickly rejoined lit
tie Willie. WAS the person a man or
a woman ?"-Philadelphia Telegraph
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
Use zinc as Nuggets.

A shoveler in one of the Joplin zinc
mines who had seen in the movies how
the gold miners bought what they
needed with gold nuggets, recently
laid a small chunk of zinc ore on a
bar counter and called for beer
The bartender served the drink to
him and laid down 20 cents in change
and Of course the crowd laughed and
cheered.
Such is the spirit of the Joplin zinc
boom, with crude zinc ore now worth
seven cents pound, which is about
so per cent higher than the refined
product spelter has averaged for many
years.-Wall Street Journal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
cARLoTTA
cnrsRIlstfr trf]tcIDef
aE<o>rts sySNesfS-NS

Carlotta was little Italian girl, her
mother was dead and she lived with
her stepmother Her father had a
hurdy-gurdy, and every day he took
Carlotta with him to take the pennies.
for the hurdy-gurdy was old and not
in good tune. but Carlotta's bright
eyes and the curls got them many PEN
mics. for she was very pretty when she
smiled.
But Carlotta was not happy; she
wanted yellow straw hat with red
roses on it, like Angela Beppi's. She
did not want to wear the gay-colored
scarf But her father Tony said mol"
and that was the cause of Carlotta' S
unhappiness.
She danced and played the tam
went into store to collect pennies a
gentleman gave her a nickel because
she smiled so sweetly. Carlotta slipped
1t into her pocket, and she smiled
many times the next two weeks, for
she was taking all the pennies she
could when Tony's eyes were half
closed. and when she had enough
money she went to the little shop
around the corner and bought the hat
with red hoses.
She hid it in her bed, which was
in the corner of a dark room, and
the next Sunday she slyly took 1t out,
and when she went to the park. pinned
it under her skirt, which was full and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
"old and DISTINGUISHED.

Gerald said the young wife, no.
ticing how heartily he was eating, do
cook as well as your mother did,"
Gerald put up his monocle and
stared at her through it.
Once and for all, Agatha he said.
II beg you to remember that although
/ may seem to be in reduced circum-
stances now, come of an old and dis
tinguished family. My mother was
not a cook
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
He Hadn't Been There.

Mr.. Daubyn said he would keep
house while Mrs. Daubyn was away"
Yes"
He wrote glowing letters to her
about his experiments in the kitchen
and the fun he was having washing
Dishes"
''Fine!"
When Mrs. Daubyn returned at
the end of two weeks Mr.. Daubyn, of
course, met her at the station and es-
corted her home"
And the sequel?'
AT the door he discovered that
she took his latch key away with her
the day she left"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
Why We Eat Eaas.

Il am firm believer in advertis-
ing" said great advertising expert.
Il impute great part of my sue
cess to 1t"
healthy face was illuminated by one Of
his rare and charming smiles.
When a duck lays an egg" he
said, "she waddles back to the duck
pond in Indifferent silence. But when
a hen lays an egg her frantic cackles
make it known.
The hen advertises
And that, my dear friends, is why
the world eats hens eggs instead OF
ducks eggs"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
ORDER HAD HIM I'm THE AIR"
6oatswain's Mate Considerably Mud
died by Command That Was
Entirely New to Him.

In all the naval services tradition is
strong. AS Chief Boatswain McCar-
thy, Q. S. ~, has shown in an article in
The Proceedings of the United States
Naval Institute" the adherence to Gus
tom extends to the manner in which
the boatswain's calls are varied for
different occasions, and even, in the
old navy, at least, it extended to the
way in which the officers gave their
orders.
The language used in passing words
was the vernacular of the sailor rather
than academic English, and the officer
who did not know that usually got poor
results from the boatswain's mate, who
had his own ideas about passing the
word, and got muddled in interpreting
any unusual order.
On one occasion, the officer of the
morning watch gave this order:
Boatswain's mate, scrub down with
rapidity." This was a new one, and
after causing the officer to repeat the
order three times, the boatswain's
mate become desperate He grabbed
deck bucket, and forced 1t into the
hand of the nearest apprentice. whom
he started on his way with push that
sent the youngster Keeling, and fol-
lowed him with this shout:
go to the captain of the hold and
ask him for a bucketful of it! never
heard of anything to scrub deck with
but sand and lime, and ! don't know
anything about these new 'soogy-
moodgies, anyway" Youths Com
panion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
THE BOGY OF OLD AGE
SCARED AWAY BY FAMOUS MEN
OF so YEARS YOUNG.
They Testify That Right Living and
Sound Thinking lnfuse New Life
Constantly Into Every Part
of the Body.

Old age used to be regarded as an
lncurable disease; time to be looked
forward to with horror; period of
useless numbering of the earth.
That bogy is scared away by the
testimony of some of the living cele-
brities who have left the Biblical
"three-score-and-ten" landmark far be-
hind them.
Says John Burroughs, the great
naturalist, at seventy-seven:
Il am in better health and more able
to do my work at seventy-seven than
was at forty-seven or at fifty-seven.
have produced more manuscripts
during the last three years than dur
ing any other three years of my life,
and of kind that has made unusual
intellectual demands upon me.
"Old Age is not such bugaboo after
all. He Is, in many ways, better to
live with than Youth, because he
leaves you more at your ease; you are
in the calmer waters; the fret and
fever Of life have greatly abated Old
Age brings the philosophical mind; he
brings a deeper, wider outlook upon
life; he brings more tolerance and
charity and good will did not squan-
der my youth in excuses, and hence
l am not bankrupt in my old age"
A novelist, who is six years older
than Burroughs and who writes six
hours day, gives this recipe for stay
ing young in the eighties:
II have constantly given my mind
plenty of new thoughts, and this men
tai diet has kept me young. 1t Is rou-
tine that ages. Even in my sleep /
know consciously that when l rest l
darken. | have constantly proved
that intellectual activity infuses life
into every part of the body. AS far as
possible ! avoid anger or worry, for
one hour of such facilitating mental
exercise destroys all personal mag
netism; and what passes between
them and the soul do not care to say.
Il keep my health because keep
my illusions. l will not believe that
everyone is false. | will not believe
that hope tells flattering tale, or that
friendship is only a name, or that
true love has fled from earth and that
/ the fear of God has vanished. And
above all other reasons for my good
health, place the vivifying power OF
love. Love is life"
| Cardinal Gibbons, eighty years old
and in the prime of his powers, says:
Il believe firmly that the critical
time of life for the making or mar
ring of sound constitution is the
period of youth. The seeds of weak
ness are sown in the system then; by
irregularity of life, particularly in the
hours allotted for sleep and rest, by
excess in eating and drinking; by
grosser excuses and by lack Of proper
exercise.
'The rules of health from which
have never swerved from my youth
are: Regularity of life, moderation in
eating and drinking, exercise proper to
my age and profession, avoidance OF
worry and an ever-abiding trust In
Gods providence. have always been
avaricious in the matter OF sleep
Early to bed is the wisest OF all saws
for him who has work to do and am
bition to do it we'll. Los Angeles Elk
press.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
Sacrifice for Art.

One cold, wet and windy night he
came upon negro shivering in the
doorway of an Atlanta store. Wonder
ing what the darby could be doing
standing on cold, wet night in such
place, the, proprietor of the shop
said
Jim, what are you doing here?"
'Scuse me, sah," said JON. but
I'm gwine to sing bass tomorrow
mornin' at church. an ! am trying to
ketch a cold"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
ATTRACT OUR BIRD FRIENDS
Drinking and Bathing Place Is Much
Appreciated by Merry Little
Songster' in Summer.

Nothing has a more potent attrac-
ton for birds during hot weather than
drinking and bathing places. The
birds water supply should be pool
not more than a few inches deep. the
bottom sloping gradually toward the
edge. Both bottom and edge should
be rough, so as to afford safe foot
ing. A giant pottery saucer Gig. AZ
is an excellent device, or the pool may
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
DISTRESSING PlMPLES
Removed by cuticura Soap and ONT
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment.
Wash off in FIVE minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat on
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin. and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, .Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
A Philosophers Niahtcap.

Many years ago | was in northern
country house in which Herbert Spen.
Ger was staying. At that time he suf.
fered from sleeplessness, and one night
on going to bed he said to me: Il am
about to drink some hot brandy an6
water in order to restore the perio
deity of my somniferous functions."-
London Spectator.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
Every Woman
Can Use

and ought to use occasionally
a proper remedy for the
headache, backache, languor,
nervousness and depress-
ion to which she may be-
subject. These troubles and
others are symptoms of debil-
ity and poor circulation caused
by indigestion or constipation
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26

be made of concrete or even metal, il
the surface is roughened Gig. b.
The bird bath may be elevated, or
on the ground if in an open space
where skulking enemies cannot ap-
proach too near. A water supply is
appreciated in winter as well as sum-
mer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
oh. Plckles!

Hazel don't like windy weather.
1t plays havoc with ones complexion.
Aimee-Perhaps you don't get your
complexion on thick enough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26
DR.. RoBINsoN's ADVICE
Be thoughtful.
Do not hurry.


Do not hurry.
Be ever occupied. Have def
mite purpose and never give up
until you have realized it.
Be contented with your lot.
Ones lot in life is merely his
starting point.
Have faith to walk out upon
Gods promises.
Be ready always to defend a
good cause
Be sincere. There are too
many binary stars in the firma-
ment of modern society already.
Ever do good. Indeed, if you
have no other luxury in this life,
make sure of the luxury of do
ing good.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26

Blobbs--Bjones is the most unlucky
fellow at cards ever met.
Slobbs-Then | suppose he is lucky
in love?
Blobbs II suppose so. At any rate,
he has never been married. London
Opinion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-26

Some people seem to have an idea
it's a poor rule that won't work both
ways at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-15
TREASURY DEFICIT
NOW sos, 100000
Outlook for the Fiscal Year Is the Worst
in Long Time-Slump in the
Income Tax.

Washington, March l5.-If it had net
been for the sale of the battleships Idaho
and Mississippi TO the government Of
Greece the treasury deficit in the fiscal
years business up to date would have
been approximately Sll7 100000, instead
OF more than sos 100000, and the net
balance in the general treasury fund
would have been about S2s,OOO.00O, III
stead OF little more than S40,OO0,0OO.
With treasury receipts still dwlndilng,
the Democratic custodians Of the ma
tional strong box are still in an optimis-
tic mood, or at least they show an op-
timistic front to the public.
II was pointed out Saturday by one OF
the treasury officials as evidence Of an
Improvement in the governments atians
that returns from "miscellaneous" sources
for the year now aggregate a little more
than SO. 1913 900 for the corresponding pc
Rod year ago.
The miscellaneous fund Of the treasury
derives its income from the sale Of pub
lie lands, various refunds required under
the laws and contributions OF sundry
sorts. including those on accent Of con
science"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-15
HE'D STRIP EN- BARE
AS A LESSON TO RICH
Deposed Minister Advises Boston's I'm
employed TO Walk the Streets
Naked.

Boston, March I5.-The unemployed OF
Boston should walk the streets I'M
clothed, in order to call public attention
to their needs, Rev. William Short told
meeting for the unemployed at Park.
man Memorial band stand on the com,
mon yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Short was removed last week by
Bishop Lawrence from the rectorship Of
the Episcopal churches in Mansfield and
North Dighton, after he had preached a
series of sermons on THE Social Reyo-
luton"
81 have seen nearly 600 men sleeping
on the floors and benches in Boston's
municipal lodging houses he said. "The
mayor and governor do not realize the
situation. The public is doing nothing
to remedy it. Some drastic measure is
necessary.
"Some morning when You come out Of
one of those unyentilated 'wayfarer';
lodges, take those dirty, filthy clothes
from your backs and walk down the
street Your suffering iustifes the &C.
ton. Many people will be shocked,
Some will think it better for YOU to die
in some lonely alley. But if there are
any Christians, they will remember the
words: i was naked and We clothed
me not