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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

the summons and was afterwards very
much mortified to find that he had
surrendered force of 1000 men to
less than 600.
On the death of General Van Dorm,
Forrest was placed in command of all
of the cavalry of Bragg's army and
in this position rendered most inn
portant service. After the battle OF
Chickamauga he urged Bragg so
earnestly to follow up his victory that
there was a serious difference be-
tween them and Forrest resigned his
commission of major general, but the
acceptance being refused, he asked to
transmferred to Northern Mississippi
and this being granted he performed
there some of his most brilliant ex-
ploits. He was then made lieutenant
general and joined Hood, leading his
advance on Nashville and covering his
retreat with such obstinate courage
that in conjunction with Gen. S. d.
Lee he saved the remnant of the
army from utter destruction.
After the war he was successfully
engaged in business at Memphis, be-
came an active and liberal member of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
and was represented as one of the best
citizens. He was certainly one of the
most unique characters the war pro-
duced. Rising from the position of
private soldier TO wear the wreath an,.
stars of lieutenant general, and that
without education or influence to help
him, wounded four times and having
70 horses shot under him, capturing
$1,000 prisoners. Nathan Bedford
Forrest was born genius for war
and his career is one of the most bril-
liant and romantic to be found in the
pages of history.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
\ SUGGESTION.

Much is being said and written upon
the subject of good roads. Much is
good, some indifferent and some 9TH
er nonsense in all this medley of ad-
vice. l have been doing some think
ing for myself on the subject, and,
apart from the bond issue, l wish to
suggest plan. | have come to the
conclusion that the money spent upon
our roads is spent honestly, but not
wisely. There is no system, no def
mite plan, followed. I have reached
the conclusion that we will have to
follow plan something like this, if
we are to get good roads and main
tain them. Take all the money avail
able for road building and road main
tenancc and use it in the following
manner. Divide up Union county into
four sections. Employ a foreman for
each section and give him a force of
say ten hands, hired by the month and
for twelve months in the year. Give
each section an outfit, consisting of
picks, shovels, small scrape, one
mule and a one-horSe wagon. Each of
the four sections would have a stretch
of two hundred miles to look after.
They could work three hundred days
in the year, for when the roads were
very wet they cold be hauling sand
and ditching. Drags could be used
after every heavy rain, bad holes in
the road could be filled before the road
became impossible. | feel sure that
the plan above, or some similar plan,
could be carried out and would be
feasible. The county chaingang could
carry on operations Independent of
the section gangs, but give particular
attention to grading and widening the
roadbeds. | believe our money for
roads would go twice as far under
some system like the above as it does
under the present unbusinesslike and
spasmodic plan of operation. Let the
public roads be kept up just as the
railways keep up their tracks, by hav-
ing gang of hands under an over
seer, on the job three hundred days
in the year.
What about this suggestion?
The columns of The Times are open
to favorable or unfavorable comment.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
GENERAL FOREST.
(By Miss Annie Tinsley)

Nathan Bedford Forrest was born
near the site of Chapel Hill, Tennes-
see, July 13, 1921. Young Forrest
displayed native talents and thirst
for an education but the death of his
father left mother and a large fam
lily dependent on his efforts for sup
port and he removed to Mississipri,
where by good management he sue
ceeded in amassing a handsome for
tune prior to the breaking out of the
war. He promptly enlisted as a pri-
vate soldier in the Confederate army,
but soon obtained permission to raise
a calvary regiment in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, and Northern Alabama, was
made colonel and entered at once upon
the brilliant career which won for
him the sobriquet of "The Wizard of
the Saddle" and "The Stonewall Jack
son of the West"
Joining Albert Sidney Johnston he
was at Fort Donelson when Grant adj
vanced on that position and protested
earnestly against surrender. He in
sisted that the army could come out
and afterwards proved it by heading
his own regiment out without the loss
of man. He covered Johnston's re-
treat from Bowling Green, rendered
most important service at the battle
of Shiloh and began his brilliant ca
reer in the lines of the enemy which
made him the pride of the Confed-
crates and the terror of the Federals
On of Forests most brilliant ev-
ploits was the capture of Col. Streight
who started from Tuscumbia, Ala. to
capture Rome, Ga. After 48 hours of
strenuous riding, which broke down
half of his horses, Forrest overlook
Streight's rear guard and pressed him
so hard that he was compelled to
halt for battle within sight of the
spires of Rome, Forrest then prompt
ly demanded Streight's surrender and
by little strategy so deceived the
Federal commander that he obeyed
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
FRIDAY, MARCH "a, 1916.

Uncle Sam is walking upon very
ticklish ground in Mexico. The slight
est misstep, misunderstanding or un-
expected incident is likely to bring
about sure enough war with the Car
rama following. While We are after
Villa, we are going into a hornets
nest. But no self-respecting nation
could have gone further than did we
in forbearance. There is limit to
patience, even the patience of Job.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All Candidates Cards are $500 cash
in advance.
FOR MAYOR.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Mayor for the city of Union, and
pledge myself to abide the results of
the Democratic primary. 1 appre-
ciate the honor conferred upon me in
my election two years ago and if
chosen will continue to strive faith
fully to perform the duties of the of
flee. l.. G.. Wharton.
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the office of Mayor
of the city of Union, and pledge my
self to abide by the decision of the
Democratic primary election.
j. E. Kirby.
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the office of Mayor
for the city of Union, and pledge my
self to abide by the decision of the
Democratic primary election.
j. Frost Walker, Jr
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
FOR ALDERMAN WARD /.

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection for the Office of
Alderman from Ward 1 for the City
of Union, and pledge myself to abide
by the decision of the Democratic
primary. In making the race for the
office I rely upon my record while in
office, and my efficiency to fill the po-
sition. J. H. Schoppaul.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
FOR ALDERMAN WARD 3

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the office of alder
man for Ward 3, and pledge myself
to abide by the decision of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
T. A. Murrah.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
FOR COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS.

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the Office of COM
missioner of public works of the city
of Union and pledge myself to abide
by the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary election. T. L. Estes.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

If the wife would practice all her
husband breaches there would be few
er grounds for divorce.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

y
j. w. Gilbert.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the office of
Alderman from Ward 2 for the City of
Union, and pledge myself to abide by
the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary. l have striven hard to perform
my every duty in the Office, and ap-
preciate the handsome support given
me two years ago. O. E. Smith.
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Alderman
Ward 2 of the City of Union, and if
elected, shall perform faithfully all
the duties appertaining to this respon-
sible office in clean, high-toned, and
business-like manner. / shall cheer
fully abide by the decision of the
Democratic primary.
B. G.. Peterson.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

Isn't it queer that a man never
shows his temper until after he loses
it?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

It's enough to make a wife frown,
her husband "smiles" too often.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
HONORS ST. PATRICK.
''The Jeffersonian" is Printed o
Green Paper.

Tom F. McNally, printer of Hi
bernian birth and characteristics, left
Columbia recently to become editor
publisher of The Jeffersonian, week
ly newspaper of Jefferson, in Ches-
terfield county. Mr.. McNally's first
issue happened to appear March II
and in honor of St. Patrick he printed
it on green paper.-The State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

Roumania has the highest birth rate
of any European country.
Aberdeen is practically all built of
granite obtained locally.
Hummingbirds suck the nectar
from flowers as do bees.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

There is at least one thing women
can do that men can't-and that is say
"good-by" gracefully. r.,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

The devil doesn't expect to be inyit-
ed into the parlor the first time.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
nvigorating to the Pale and sickIy

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill Tonic, drives OUT
Malaria enriches the blood md builds 40 the sys
tam. true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24

However, the less man talks, the
more he doesn't have to apologize.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1916-03-24
FOR ALDERMAN WARD 2.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the position of
alderman from Ward 2, and pledge
myself to abide by the decision Of
the Democratic primary election.
J. w. Gilbert.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
Airedale Terriers.
ITO be continued.

Here is the case of a dog made to order for a very definite purpose and meeting all the specifications. The Airedale as breed is only little over half century old. Yorkshire was his birthplace. As to the work that the new dog was expected to do, there were foxes and badgers in the hills, otters iii the streams and hares in the fields and woods. This meant that the all around dog must have courage, n keen nose, strength of legs and jaw and must be equally at home in the water and on land.
 The breed found its way to this country in the middle eighties and soon caught on among the fanciers despite the cry that no terrier should run above twenty pounds.
 His habit of working for living has kept the Airedale from becoming too much the top of the shows and has given him many opportunities to show his worth on the farm and in hunting. He has the terrier willingness to tackle anything without regard to size or teeth. One thing the Airedale demands is room For that reason he is not an ideal house dog He is at his best in the country with plenty of elbow room and work enough to keep him interest ed in Iife.-Outing.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
Distant Thunder.

If we count the seconds that elapse between our seeing n flash of lightning and our hearing the thunder we can tell how far off the thunderstorm is. As light travels 1S6,000 miles n second, we may for all practical purposes re- gard ourselves as seeing the lightning the instant it flashes. But sound travels only LOST feet second. If, then, we multiply LOST by the number of sec onds that elapse after the flash before we hear the thunder we get the dis tance that lies between us and the storm. If we count five seconds the flash is a mile away. As n rule. we do not hear the thunder at all if the storm is more than from twelve to fifteen miles away from us. But the rule has exceptions. In Symons' Meteorological Magazine Mir. Harold Wilson reports that last August he saw two flashes of lightning in the west northwest of England and only heard the thunder after intervals of 115 and 112 seconds respectively. He calculates that the first flash occurred 24.4 miles and the second flash 23.s miles away. Profess or Alexander <. Herschel, 1t is said, heard the thunder that followed flash of lightning forty-four miles from where he was.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

important. We must work quickly. There isn't moment to lose"
 "I'n have them here. sir, don't you fear"
 And, snatching up his hat, Brennan set off down the corridor at a brisk trot, the waiter staring after him and holding with pleasure at being able to comprehend the orders that the lawyer had given.
 'They can prove all I say, sir" he said to Langdon. "i hope it will help. Shall you put me on the stand at once?'
 "Yes," said Langdon; I'm going to call you the first thing. You mustn't be nervous about it, though. It's not really such an ordeal as it sounds"
 "I shan't be nervous, sir,' said the waiter, but his face did pale a little when he saw the crowded room and the judge.
 He acted like a man who had never been in courtroom before,
 He took the oath firmly, however, and his voice, though bit shaky, was
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

"Oh, no-there was Shale. I X you meant somebody else"
 "Who is Shaley'
 Well he's sort of pal of the chiers-that is. he used to be. dunno exactly how to describe him. He and Mir Pollock were In on some deals to- gether, and when the chief wanted anything special done, he allus sent Shale. Folks called Shale 'Jim's Jackal.' "AIr. Pollock seemed to think lot of him. though, and took him around a good bit. When he was good humored, he used to say he took Shale along be- cause he knew what he was up to when he was with him."
 "when did this man Shale join Mir. Pollock?"
 After the show, or, rather, during it. I had been or to get n snifter. and when came back Shale was sittin' in the car smokin'."
 "I'm waitin' for Jim he says; and says, Go as far as you like So he give me cigar, and we sat there smokin' till the show was over and Mir. Pollock came out"
 Was MT. Pollock surprised to see this man in the machineT'
 No. He was used to it. He seemed to have been expectin' him. saw him looking about in the crowd as If he was huntin someone, and when he saw Shale in the car he looked relieved"
 Did you drive direct to the Hotel RepublicT
 "Yes, sir, we did"
 And MT. Shale went in with MT. Pollock?"
 "Oh, no sir. As soon as the car stop ped he went off down the street and MT. Pollock went into the hotel alone" There was no doubt that both these unexpected witnesses had made a good impression.
 The district attorney was not pleased; but Langdon, happy in the knowledge that the terrible ordeal for Mary Page was drawing to an end. left the court room that day feeling younger and full of power.
 Soon--soon-
 But he hardly dared to dream his wonderful dream.
 ITO be continuedl
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
NEW CLEWS

"v E you please, MT. Langdon, may I
 speak to you moment, sir?" x The deferential voice halted
 Philip as he was on his way from court to Mary's cell, and he swung about with the frown of one whose days are made up of unpleasant Interruptions by strangers.
 Langdon had been at the office most of the night looking up certain points of law and his temper was none too good
 "Wen?" he snapped, and the pallid- faced man with the stopped should ders winced and drew back little.
 ''I'm sorry, sir, but thought I ought to tell you, sir. It's-its' about the guns"
 "The gunsr' The frown faded from Langdon's face, and he looked down at the man with a sudden interest. "Who are you?"
 James Watson, sir. am a waiter at the Criterion Club where Mir. Pol lock resided. also acted as his conf dential man during my off hours. sir
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
Historic Spelling.

There is sentiment against simpli- fled spelling because it tends to destroy the historical continuity of the English language, but this claim Is answered by the assertion that the present spell ing very materially infringes upon for mer methods. Upon this point core. spondent of the New York Times says: We have only 10 go back very short way in order to see the modern upstart character of what is called historical spelling. We now write pleasure" measure" and feather" but not very long ago those words were spelled "plesure." 'mesure." "fether." Again, ''tung" and 'yung," as spelled by Spen- ser, have more historical aspect than tongue" and young" Why write "girdle" when the old spelling was "gmdel?" The only answer to this arr gument and similar ones is that our immediate ancestors learned how to spell better than our remote ancestors. which Is only claiming that the makers of the words left their spelling to sue ceeding generations, which Is absurd. There is abundant proof that our anees- tors were better spoilers than the sue ceeding generations.-ohl State Jour nal
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
@ R @ R SYNOPSIS

MARY PAGE, an actress, is
 accused of the murder of James Pollock. and is defended by her lover Philip Langdon. Pollock has been pursuing Mary for many months endeavoring to win her love and her hand in marriage, but his attentions have been very unwelcome to her.
 Knowing her stage aspirations, he has, unknown to her, financed her starring tour under the man. agement of Daniels.
 On the night of the murder, Mary leaves the banquet hall in the Hotel Republic and enters the Gray Room alone expecting to meet Langdan. She has been lured there by Pollock, who has been drinking.
 A few moments later a shot is heard and Langdon and others, upon entering the Gray Room find James Pollock shot through the heart and Mary Page lying in faint beside him with Pol locks revolver not six inches from the ends of her fingers.
 At Mary's trial she admits she had the revolver. Pollock had
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29


 The witness wiped his brow, and glanced down at the spectators, as if looking for the sympathetic face of his wife.
 In his excitement, and because the next question came so fast, he did not have q chance to see her.
 Watson, you say you saw Mir. Pol lock after the theatre-where|
 "I had been to the show, sir, and was coming out when I saw MT. Pollock just ahead of me. thought he was looking for his limousine. I saw it and hurried up, intending to tell him where it was, when he caught sight of it him. self. I was just behind him, therefore, when he stepped into it."
 Was there anyone in the automo- bile?"
 "Yes."
 Could you see themT'
 Langdon was overjoyed at the ready answers he was receiving.
 IT he had trained this man for cou- pie of days he could not have asked for better results.
 "No. I could see an arm as somebody opened the door for MT. Pollock, and heard voice say, It's all right, chief. It's cinch.' "Then the engine made such q noise couldn't hear any more. You know how those machines do drown out every thing sometimes, sir"
 Had you ever heard the voice be- fore?"
 "I couldn't say, sir. didn't notice." The bailiff came and whispered a word in Langdon's ear, handing him at the same time slip of paper. On it was scrawled: "Pollock's chauf- feur, Carter, is in court. You can call him right away. I'll have the other here in jiffy Brennan"
 With smile of relief Langdon turn ed back to his witness.
 "Was that the last time you saw MT. PollockY
 "Yes, sir"
 "That is all. thank you, Mir. Wat son.
 And as the waiter stepped down with a smile on his face, Langdon said clearly:
 Gall Frank Carter"
 There was stir through the court room, and some commotion as the chauffeur got to his feet i'll confusion, and stared at Langdon.
 "D'you mean meg' he asked blunt ly; and when the court crier repeated the name, Frank Carterr' he scram- bled over the intervening spectators and went down the room excitedly.
 He did not seem happy over the prospect of being made so conspicu- ous.
 "You were MT. Pollock's chauffeur, were you not?" asked Langdon, and the man nodded.
 "Tfen will you please take the standT
 Still looking somewhat bewildered at the sudden call, Carter took the oath, and Langdon, after the prelimi- nary questions, said slowly, as if seek ing to make definite effect:
 MT. Carter, you drove Mir. Pollock continually, did you not?"
 "Yes, sir"
 "Then you must have known most of his friends?"
 ''I did, sir, and some of his enemies" said the chauffeur grimly.
 Did you drive the limousine on the sight MT. Pollock was shot?"
 'I did, sir" the witness answered readily.
 He saw that he was important now, and, like most of his class, he rather
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

"I ought not to tell that, though" clear as he answered Langdons ques- tions.
 His name, he said, was James Wat son. He was forty-three years old and was employed as waiter at the Cri- terion Club.
 You see, sir" he went on confiden- tially, 'there is not enough work in the dining-room to keep us busy ex- cept at meal times. They keep one or two men on duty on account of orders for drinks, but the rest of us serve only at breakfast, luncheon and din ner. That leaves us some free time and we mostly have one or two of the gentlemen who live at the Club to look after. was man. for MT. Pollock. That is, I looked after his clothes and attended to his wants in the way of valeting"
 "Watson, when was the last time you saw MT. Pollockp'
 "After the theatre, sir, on the night when he was-when he died"
 He uttered the last phrase almost in a whisper; and there was the awe in mention of death.
 "Did he dine at the club?'
 "Yes, sir"
 "Did he seem uneasy about any thingr'
 Langdon was gaining confidence in this unrehearsed witness.
 "WeH, he had been drinking pretty heavily, and he was always ugly, if l may say so sir, when he had been drinking. Maybe I ought not to tell that, though" the witness added, nerv- ously putting his hand to his mouth. He seemed excited but I thought it was probably about the performance, sir.'
 ~Did he say anything about carrying .ou reply"
 No, sir" the waiter answered with out the slightest hesitation. But he swore when he came home that after noon, sir, because his pet particular revolver had been taken away from him."
 Did he till you. where or how he lost it?"
 "No, sir, he did not. There was no reason why he should, sir, for l was only his servant
 Was it one of a pair of revolvers ?"
 ''No, sir. It was one he had had fixed especially to carry, sir"
 Watson, did MT. Pollock telephone to anyone before or after dinner, that you know off"
 ''Yes, sir He went direct to the phone booth when he came in, and talked for a long time. He seemed very angry, and suddenly he shouted, Dash you. you'll do as I say or by - I'll send you up. I've got the goods on you
 ''Then he seemed to realize that somebody might hear, and lowered his voice. There was another call for him while he was eating and he went out and answered it. He seemed angry at first then pleased. He was in a much better temper when he came back"