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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
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and also the local news published
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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

BY the way, what has become of the
old split log drag? Wonder if any
one is using him when the weather is
favorable? We are inclined to think
and to fear that in this age of getting
rich the people have forgotten so
faithful and so useful friend as the
old split log. Better get busy and use
him the next time the weather condi-
tions are favorable. You will need
the good road on which to drive that
new car you are going to buy while
cotton remains around 30cents.-The
Herald and News.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS

DO YOU WANT all kinds of Fruits
and Vegetables? Do you want all
kinds of Home Made Candies :?
Come and see US. You will find
what you want and will be treated
conrteously. Phone No. 81, A. Ker-
hulas, Candy Kitchen.
42-3t-4-d-w.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
Frank B. Hayes
Elected President
(By Associated Press)

Indianapolis, Oct. 25.--Jchn P
White has resigned as president OF
the United Mine Workers and has
assumed the duties as adviser to Fuel
Administrator Garfield. He will be
succeeded by Frank B. Hayes, vice
president of the Mine Workers asso-
citation.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

Don't find too much fault wifi de
man dat argues" said Uncle Eben;
de chances are dat he's tryin' to set
tie somethin' wfout a fight"
What bekum ur Sam Bailey since
he entah'd de church," "Wha, he
amt got out yit--he done got two
yeahs, yo' recollect'. fo' dat pob."
Experiments in Ceylon have found
that cocoanut water, fermented for a
few days, can be used to coagulate
rubber.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

AS newspaper the daily edition of
The Union Times is making good"
The Times is carrying a fair amount
of business, also, and appears to have
behind it the interest and backing of
large number of Union business
men. AS time goes on Union will ap-
preciate more and more the advan-
tages of having a daily newspaper,
and business ought to improve stead
lily for the daily Times.-Rock Hill
Herald
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
Germans Attempt
Another Landing
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Oct. 25.-German at
tempts to make another landing on
the Werder peninsula held by Russian
artillery fire is in progress today, it
is officially announced.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

[ WILL BE IN UNION Saturday
with three, extra fine fresh milch
cows. Come and see me if you want
good cow. Can be seen at Bal
ley's Stable. Ed Jeter. 8-3-pd
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

WANTED-Young man of good
habits not under II years of age,
willing to work, permanent posi-.
tion for the right party. Apply at
Office of the Union Lumber Co., I'm
ion, S. C.. 8-4-d-w
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
Clemson Wins
Over Carolina

Columbia, Oct 25.-The football
game between Carolina and Clemson
today resulted: Clemson 21, Carolina
ID The game was played at the
State Fair.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
Editorial Clippings

The name of the "Land of Flowers"
should be changed to the LAND of
Booze. Observer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Small farms located in
one-fourth mile of Monarch and
Ottaray Cotton Mills, suitable for
truck and dairy farming. John A.
FAINT Real Estate Co., or see j. Roy
FAINT, Uockhart, S. c., or d. F. Gil
liam, Union, S. C. 42-4t.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

LOST-This morning, postoffice key
on Main street from railway cross
ing to postoffice. Key was not on
ring. Reward if returned to Times
office. 43-1-pd
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

COAD COAL! Buy your winter
supply now. Good Coal at reason
able price. Let me figure with you.
j. w. Gilbert. 37-tf
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

Good gracious, madam, my SER
viette is quite damp. Why on earth
is that?"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR RENT-Good two-horse farm.
Seven-room dwelling, all necessary
outbuildings. Good water. See A.
E. Gilmore, Santuc, S. c., or write
w. A. Fridy, Greenwood, S. C.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Fifty acres of farm
land within half mile of corporate
limits of the city of Union. In good
state of cultivation. Ten to twelve
acres of fine bottom land. One acre
in alfalfa. Balance in cotton and
corn. For further information see
S. M. Rice, Union, S. C.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

WANTED--A saw mill to cut 100000
feet of lumber in Union county Ad-
dress j. T. Spears, 333 Green St.,
Augusta, Ga. 41-3
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26
TAKE DR.. Huiet's Grippe Capsules
for the Grippe.

MONEY TO LOAN-Will loan on first
mortgage, not exceeding one-half
the value of the real estate offered
as security, money at 6 per cent and
7 per cent. Borrower must furnish
abstract of title, etc. ]. c.. Otis,
Lawyer, 601-602 Chapman Bldg,
Spartanburg, S. G. IF.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Sanitary Iron Folding
Beds, with mattress to fit, only
$4,000 worth $4,000. Cooper Fur
niture Exchange, 81 Main ST., Un-
ion, S. G..
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

YOU CAN HAVE your doctors pre-
scriptions filled at the Palmetto
Drug Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Thirty pair mated pig
cons. The Crescent Mammoth HON.
ers; cost So pair. Will sell the
lot for $35. j. J. Wilburn, Mars
Hill, N. G.. 41-5-pd
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

I WILL OFFER FOR SALE on Sales
day in November my land 8 miles
from Union and 21a miles from
Buffalo, situated on Buffalo Creek.
Good dwelling houses on land j. b.
Miller. 41-3
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-A few Children's Desks
at $500 each. Cooper Furniture
Exchange. Also solid walnut re-
built Extension Dining Table, $1.00
the foot, 8 ft. and IL ft.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Ferns of all kinds and
all sizes, potted. Apply to Sara L.
Humphries, Phone 1921. 34-tf
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-One 1917 twin-cylinder,
3-speed, Excelsior Motorcycle; per-
feet condition; big bargain. See Err
nest Foster, Union, S. c. 41~4
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

dog, black and tan
legs, gray mouth and feather tail
Answers to name of "Rock", near
Buffalo Saturday night. So reward
will be paid for safe delivery of
dog. Write Or phone j. H. Dog
CERT, Buffalo.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

EVERYTHING in the drug line can
be had at the Palmetto Drug Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR THE HEADACHE take Dr.
Huiet's Headache Remedy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

FOR SALE-Drag Harrows. Peoples
Supply Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-10-26

MERCHANTS free theatre tickets no
longer good at Edisonia. 2-6
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
EXTENSION Of WAR ZONE
STOPS STRIKE AGITATION
irresponsible Socialists EfTectually
Blocked by Decree Following Min
isterial Meetings at Rome.
SABOTAGE CIRCULAR ExCITEs
General Indignation Expressed as Re-
suit Of Socialist Secrctary's Com
munication-Crimi Prosecution
az .iutiior Probable.

MILAN. October o7.-The ministerial
lowed Immediately by decree deciar-
ing the cities of Turin. Allessandria and
Gcnoa in the war zone. This energetic
action is intended to cut short an ire
excite workmcn to strike, depressing
the public spirit, and creating disorder
iaNi,y. and sabotage in local admins
,ration by Socialist mayors or Socialist
municipal councillors
circular of the secretary general
OF the Socialist party in Italy. Signor
Costantino Lazzari. tending 10 sab
otage of the war, is printed to-day in
leading newspapers. ant is exciting
general indigna ton. Judicial proceed
inEs are impending against the author
OF the circular. Signor Lazzari has
already been summoned TO appear be-
fore the royal procurator in Rome TO
give an explanation.
royal decree issued at the declara-
ton of ltaly's war against Austria in
May, 1919 severely prohibits any action
tending to depress the public spirit or
10 snake the confidence OF the people
In the constituted authorities and other
wise tending 20 harm the supreme in
tcrest OF the nation. The Socialist
movement calling on local authorities
10 resign and melting the workmen in
factories. arsenals and munition works
TO declare general strike violates the
roya! decree. and renders the guilty
ones liable TO criminal prosecution.
The secret circular aforementioned
was issued by the socialist leaders So
long ago as August IL. and was doubt
less responsible FOR n certain agitation
recently observed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
ORDERED TO CAMP GREENE
y "hbcr of Regular Army Regiments
Transferred to Winter
Quarters.
I'm Associa,nd rr.s.l

hN ASSOCIATED PrcSS1
WASHINGTON. October ~ Th.
war department has worked out the
schedule under which regular army
regiments. now in the posts to which
'heE were sent for expansion after the
declaration OF war will be transferred
10 winter quarters at National ARMY
environments or National Guard camps.
Ihere the men will he better protected
from the winter weather. and also Will
aid in training the National Armv
troops.
Inc assignments include the Fourth.
seventh, Fifty-cigh;h. Fifty-ninth, Six
teth and Sixtyfirst Infantry. now at
gettysburg. Pa. and the Thirtieth.
Thirty-cishth. Thirty-ninth and Eff
tie1h Infantry, at Syracuse, to camp
Greene, y. &.
Under the orders the Seventeenth.
Twenty-sccond. Twcn;y-seventh and
weh,E-eiShth Aero Squadron, United
states Army Signal Corps. will be
transferred from Toronto. Canada, to
Fort Worth. Ten. for winter training.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
IN MEMORY OF NAVAL DEAD
services VIII he Held sunday on
Every Ship. at Every SIN
tiOn and Yard.
lie Assoclsted Pressl

WASHINGTON. October 27.-Scrvicas
VIII be held in every naval shin. sta
uon and yard. in memory Of the
twenty-eiGht officers and men OF The
american navy who have lost their
ilVes In the war with GERMANY nov.
sunday. the day of prayer set aside
ny presidential proclamation. Score
tary Daniels yesterday sent broadcas
t" the service the following ins,ruc-
tons
The Presidents proclamation bav
ing set October IS as the day OF PRAYER
ior the success of American arms In
the present war. II is directed that
memorial services in honor of the mem
DRY OF the twenty-eight officers and
men OF the naval forces who have los,
their lives in conflict with the enemy
he conducted wherever possible on thai
date. 1t will be fitting 10 request co.
operation OF local clergy and others in
'he vicinity who may wish to ioin in
trinute to the valiant men OF the navy
VINO nave given their lives in the ser.
vice OF the country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
BELGIUM ONLY A PAWN
IN HANDS OF GERMANY
Inspired Message From Berlin to Mu-
Mich Newspaper Makes Posi-.
tive Assertion.
POSSESSION CHIEF POINT
Dominating Fact, Says Report, Is
Held Firmly-F'uture Must BE De-
cided in Conjunction With All
Questions OF Peace and War.

AMSTERDAM. October o7.-An in
spired Berlin telegram to the Munich
"Ncucstcn Nachrichtc en-" photographed
here from Munich, says:
Recently so many contradictory as
scriions and suppositions have been
circulated regarding Germany's stand
point on the Belgian question that it
may he of service TO correct this con-
fusion by clear statement OF the
views now prevailing
For the one dominating fact
from which we start is tina, we hold
belgium firmly. Our opponent is still
unable, in spite OF enormous cXcrtions
and sacrifices. to dislOdge us from this
Urn, position or to shake us in it, That
is the starting point for every German
consideration and for all DEALINGS with
our present enemies.
THE question OF Belgium's future.
however. must. of course not be con
sidered and solved by itself 1t must
ne decided in conjunction with all the
questions of war and peace
our enemies are ready to re-
nouncc their territorial and economic
policy OF conquest. and also the con-
quests which they have already tried
TO make during the war at the ex-
pcnse or Germany and her allies. thcn
We too are ready.
As regards tho Belgium question in
PARTICULAR Tor which Il special inter-
est is felt in Great Britain we arc.
uhacS the above mentioncd conditions,
undoubtedly ready TO restore tho T.,
dependence OF Belgium under a euar-
antec for the right OF existence for
the various nationalities dwelling IN
belgium and under guarantees for
'hc real neutrality OF Belgium. which
VIII have 70 he discussed Until tho
decision on the questions OF pcace
IS reached collectively. Belgium. like
every other occupied region. must ma
turally he useful to us as pawn"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
MINISTERIAL STUDENT HELD
charged with Using Mails TO Defrnua
ana with Conducting Alleged
SwindlinS Scheme.
tBy Associated Press

NEW YORK. October c7.-Gcorce
Edward Newton. who says he is a
scholarship student at the EDiscopal
General Theological Seminary here. and
sunday school superintendent. was
arrested yesterday charged with using
the mails 10 defraud by collecting char
liable funds from Harvard alumni for
an alleged mythical "Harvard X Club
He is also accused of conducting a
second alleged swindling scheme in
winch, as head of the George Curzon
Newton Advertising Agency" it is
charged. he mailed letters to the Young
Mems Christian Association secretaries
in Ohio offering to get good positions
'"r young men, collecting from them
without rendering any service.
Newton was captured by post office
inSpcctors through decoy registered
letter.
lie was held in $500 bail for the
Federal grand jury
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
FORTUNE FROM POLISHES
Tommy Atkins Spending Five Million
Pounds icnriy Keeping ButtonA
OF Uniform bright.

LONDON. October 27.-Tommy At
kins has made many fortunes since
August. iali-but not for himself.
The manufacturers OF polishes have
had their share. They have never been
80 busy as during the last three years.
for every new recruit on joining the
army has been initiated into the mys-
teries of button-clcanins and the
shimmcrinE polish that has to be given
TO the leather equipment and brass
BUCKLES every morning.
There are dozen makes OF leather
poiIsh in general use anon. the troops.
and these are sold by the gross at all
little general shops near the camps
where in pre-war times probably only
the old-fashioncd blackinC was stocked
The same applies 10 metal polishes
Ail the advertised makes that were
seldom seen in prc-war days by the
present most assiduous users command
's''s that must he numbered by the
million tins a year
Fat..ns from tho balance shce,s .,
the ~ 'ious firms are not available.
hn' NH'''nE !; a; a low estimate the
avHr"E" Tommy spends 4d. to Sd n
week on polishcs. so the army OF to-
DAY, about which Nes;a Tiiley sings
must he benctitinE the manufacturers
o. ihcs" polishcs to the tune OF he
tween 10000 and 100 900 pounds week
In other words. 1t costs between
100000 and f5ooo.ooo each vcar
10 htep the army's buttons. boots and
"e'S b'iS ht-to say nothing Of the
labor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
America Pictured
as British Vassal
Ccrman-Fostcrcd Information Is
Only Reports Russians Get
Ct the United States.
tBy Associated Press. !


WASHINGTON. October 27.-Most
popular Information In Russia con-
corning the United States is based on
German ostcred reports that America
IS IN the war for financial gain, and
is virtually a British vassal. President
Wilson was told to-day by DR.. Frank
Billings, head of the Red Cross special
commission to Russia. who has just re-
turned. Despite the popular impress
sion, DR.. Billings said during his call
at the White House. Russians regard
America as their best friend
Russia is absolutely without any
American news that is worth while
said Or. Billings. Most of what they
hear about the United States in the war
comes TO them through pro-German
this country is fighting for pccuniary
gain: that the United States is n vassal
Of England, and that England wants
Z. rule the world. They have not
heard word .: President wilson's rea-
sons why We arc in this war. Russia 9
rrca,.st need today is siuLcI. friend
ship from ria. ;,ita!de. America can DO
Of Immense service, not SO much in tn.
way >. gifts OF money BIZ by letting
the people of Russia know what is
going on in this country and what the
United state. is doing in the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
INSIGNIA FOR AVIATORS
heHice. to he Worn on Left BRENT.
Approved by War aud Navy
DEPARTMENTS
NV Associated Press,


WASHINGTON, October 27.-InsIrnia
TO be worn by American army and
navy ari1tors and airplane observers
nave been approved by the War and
:.2Ny iepar;mCnt:. Military ariators
the highcs. sradr for air pilo.s in the
army, viii wear silver device EN-.
oroidered on blue field. showing a
double winged shield wi.h five-point
star above. Junior aviators will wear
the same shield without the star. and
observers Il shield with Il single ex-
tended wing. The insignia will be
worn on the left breast.
The device for the navy aviators will,
be crossed fouled anchors with the
United States monogram superimposed
IN the center. placed between two ex-
tended wings.
only three regular army officers. In.
'tu"."s hr'Sadier-General Fulois chief
Oh the aviation section OF the signal
corps are now entitled to wear tho
military aviator's insignia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
Grave Digger. Go on str,,<c :.

GENEVA. October 27-The Eudapos,
journal Nepzsava reports that the
GraNcdiSGers in several towns OF Bo-
hemia have gone on strike because they
are oVerworked and undcrfed They
state that they are we'll paid. but can
Tot buy enough food for their families.
IN future the men will refuse to bury
anybody unless the dead persons rcia-
tons pay them in food instead of
money. I'VE don't want banknotes,''
they say. I'VE have enough Of them.
We want something 10 eat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
GOVERNMENT SOAP NEXT
Great incr~ase In Prices Causes Itnl-
Inn officials to Consider Marketing
Reasonably Priced Product.

ROME. October 27.--Aftcr govern
ment shoes, Italy will have government
soap. or late the price OF soap has
gone up from four to five hundred per
cent owing to the fact that the govern
ment has reauisitioned all the fats for
the manufacture of glyccrinc Soap has
become luxury and tho poorer classes
can no longer afford to use 1t for laun-
dry purposes.
The government proposed 10 throw
on tho market a good quality Of soap
at reasonable prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28

Genera Castro has been travelling
from on" land to another for years.
hndinG many ports closed against him.
Recent accounts of his travels said hn
was accompanied by American Secret
Service agents. Last month the former
dictator OF Nenezucia. after n short
stay in New York. salt. Il for Trinidad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
ELKs EQUIP BASE HOSPITAL
ihat Going From Univer.ity of Ores
s"n VIII he Fitted Up Mt
Cost OF 100000.
fBv AssccIated pressl

NEW YORK. October 27.--Base Hos.
pital, No. IS. of the University OF Orc
Son, VIII be equipped completely at
cost OF 100000 by the war relief as
ISOLATION of the Benevolent and Pro.
tective Order OF E:lks. it was announced
here Tonight. The money Will be
taken from the 100000 war relief
fund contributed by members OF tho
organization. The association has al
ready equipped the base hospital OF the
University OF Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
ALI. THE SURFACE TALK
LIGHT AND BA NTERING

All the surface talk was banterins
and light and continued so when the
artillery demonstrated the preliminary
bomhardmcnt to trench raid. and tho
machinc-sun squads swept the trenches
on the flank 1t continued boistcrous
when French division. following the
artillery exhibition. staged trench
assault showing how they went in
under barrase fire. waited the SEIZED
ulcd time at the scheduled places, and
when they finally went over the last
line. prepared for a counterattacIl.
Sammy" with American bravado,
was trying to hide how deeply he was
impressed. He was making light OF
everything. Even General Sibcrt when
lie followed the French infantry over
the field. came in for his share of
Kidding" The staff officers were
Euyed laughingly.
The shortening day was throwing
long shadows over tho landscapc when
the American troops wendell their way
back through the little valley that
cmpties into the dusty roadside. Tho
"soiXantc-auinzc" had ceased firing.
The French soldiers lay their length
In the cool OF the evening. resting after
their arduouS exhibition \ virgin
moon looked shyly from the skies. A
silence only now and then broken by
the snatch OF a song marched with the
men.
The officers were exchanging com
mont. The troops spoke In low voices
among themselves. II guess" piped up
one young voice, there won't bo many
OF us como back out OF our trenches
when we first get n baptism like that
hill got this afternoon"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
CASTRO ASKED TO LEAVE
Attributes His ExpulsIon From Trim.
dad to American Inter-
venfion.
fBy Associated Pres,1

PORT OF SPAIN. TRINIDAD octo.
Der 2'-Cipriano Castro. former Pres
icent OF Venezuela. has been requested
by the government to leave Trinidad.
The general declared his residence
mere had no political significance. and
protested against being compelled TO
sail AT this season of the year. but is
preparing to depart He attributes his
expulsion TO American Intervention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-28
LABOR not TO TAKE PART
American Fec rti"n Declines TO Attend
intcrnau' 81! Conference Sus-
Sestrd by Russians.
INV Associatcd pressl

Nv sNSHUVI'If''T
WASHINGTON, October 27.-The cx-
ecuttve council OF the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor has declined to parti-
clpate in an international conference
CT workmen and Socialists OF oil coun-
tries, suggested by the executive com
rittee OF the Russian Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates Council, declaring
that to hold such conference at this
me would be untimely. inappropriate
and conducive to no good results.