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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-17
THE UNION III

to enter the thick woods to geA 4
Laceys troops, but pressed forw{
through the lane, where they fell
thickly that their numbers, dyinglNN
dead, blocked up the road. MeA "A
while the Sixty-third was rough&1
handled. The part of the hill TO whidI
their attack was directed was neArdI
perpendicular and their left was ell
posed to the log house into. which
Hampton's men had been thrown anil
from which, as the apertures betwee
the logs served them for loop holest
they fired with security. TarletorrI
repulsed, fell back with his cavalryt
but reformed, returned to the chargw
and thus continued, directing his chietL
efforts to turn the American left HM
had nearly succeeded in doing thiy
when Colonel Winn advanced to til
support of the Georgians. Tarletoi
was again compelled to retire with
precipitation, and was pursued by al
party under Major James Jackson,
which took upwards of 80 horses.
Sumter, while engaged in leading on|
the attack from the right, was shI u
VI
his aide-de-camp to put his sword int u
the scabbard and to direct man tA
lead off his horse. The action closede
leaving the Americans in possession OF,
the field R
Of the British, the American au
thorities claim that 92 were killed am
100 wounded; among the former, Mai.
Moneys and Lieuts. Gibson and Cope
Of the Americans one was killed andl
three wounded, including Sumter.
Blackstock today is grown up inl
trees and bushes and some parts oil
it are in cultivation. II
Taken from McCrady's South Carl
olina in The Revolution.
Battle at Blackstock was Fought
Nov. 20, 1880.
Gen. Sumter was attacked by Lieut,l
Col. Tarleton at the head of large
party. The action was severe and OBJ,
stinate. Maj. S. Hammond had three|
horses sho tunder him. The Amerii'
cans lost very few but Gen. SUMTER
received wound which, for several
months, interrupted his gallant enter4l
terprises. Col. Twiggs took the com4
mand here after Gen. Sumter was,
wounded and concluded the battle!I
His zeal and activity in animating thei
American militia when they were dis4,
couraged by repeated defeats, and the
bravery and good conduct he dis
played in sundry attacks on the Brit
ish detachments procured him the ap.
plause of his countrymen and the
thanks of congress.
Blackstocks was an American vic
tory. The killed and wounded of the
British was considerable.
On the goth of November, 1880, oc-
Cured the noted battle of the Black,
stocks at the crossing of the Tyg'n
river, near the west line of the dis
trict, where Gen. Sumter defeatee
Lieut.. Col. Tarleton at the head of .
considerable body of horse and in.
fantry. et
-, gvIss XeY-
Blackstock is the only batti PIN
during the Revolution in Union CON-
ty. While there are many places
historic interest in the county this]
battlefield is one of Importance and
should be suitably marked. The Fair
Forest chapter is making an effort
to mark this spot.
Mrs. L. J. Hames,
Regent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-17

A western trapper has arranged
nn electric system which lights a,
small electric bulb when a trap is
sprung, enabling him to locate it ih
the darkness and shoot the animal,
Both the fruit, which resembles
grapes, and the flowers ia tree in
Brazil grow directly from the bark.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-17
LETT fR
FROM COL.
HOPKINS.
DAVID
Read by Mrs. Ora Wilkes FAINT.

Co. David Hopkins is the Revolu-
tionary ancestor of Mrs. Fant.
This letter is particularly interest
ing and instructive as it shows the
hardships endured at that time, and
also gives a personal account of he
battle at BlackStock, Union County.
Regent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-17

Kind deeds make good shortening
for even the upper crust of life.
The husband of nagging woman
usually believes in absent treatment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06

,rs!lJat Tor rttStcrv. struggling IN cacn
others nrisS. thrcsiict! cut Of 4 Ticket
into the cprn road.
Just how long they struggled is
predetermined. They were evenly
matched and fought with the skill and
strength of athletes to whom every
trick OF the wrestler was known. each
determined to beat the other down.
One wore the uniform of a private OF
the United States army and had any
n obtained a clear glimpse of his
face during these rapid contortions
would have been recognized for IL was
he. The other mans face was not ex-
posed even 10 Adams himself. But the
resemblance was TO Toxic. who ia real
ity il was. He had lost the card.
evaded his guide and returning To the
scene ran squarely into the colonel's
mysterious orderly.
Adams resisted his opp0nent stub
bornly and valiantly, but by a trick
vas finally laid low. The noise Of
his fall and the sound of q pistol shot
occurred simultaneously. He lay for
a moment stunned. When he strug-
gled To his feet he caught sight of a
horse and rider speeding toward cover
and then, blinking. his eyes, he found
Pearl Dare confronting him pointing
a revolver ut his head.
Without removing his eyes from the
barrel OF the weapon. he felt for the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06

by him like the wind disappearing In
the chapparal before he could draw up
and turn.
When they came again within the
range Of his observation, they were
mere moving specks in the sand glis-
tening under the moonlight.
Whereupon he made n discovery. In
the road at his feet he saw something
white. He dismounted and picked 1t
up. 1t was a lady's visiting card.
Striking a light the man. who was a
Mormon army scout, leaned against
his horse and examined the card close
~. An exclamation fell from his lips.
He hid the ard In a safe place on his
person, remounted and rode off.
Had he fingered In that near neigh
borhood there is no telling how certain
subsequent events might have arrang-
&C themselves. He would Mt least have
beheid a remarkable sight. For short
ly after his disappearance in the
shrouded distance. two men In a grim
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Ralph Payne. u. s. A., is given Sc
cret plans of defense TO deliver TO Pana-
ma. He attends a ball at the Granada EN-
bassy with Colonel Dares' daughter,
Pearl. AS a climax to a series of mys-
ferrous incidents he is arrested for trea-
son. The ambassador Of Granada il found
dead and the plans missing from Payne's
coat. Major Brent. Payne's rival. enters
into suspicious negotiations with Bertha
Bonn. Pearl Dare follows a burglar from
her home: is drugged and left in a field.
and later overhears plotters. who almost
capture her. Payne is sentenced 10 life
Imprisonment. A train carrying Pearl.
Bertha Bonn and Payne on his way 10
prison is wrecked and Pearl sees Payne's
nfeless body at her feet. She meets n
mysterious stranger who offers her his
services 10 trace the traitors. She learns
that he has the plans. Pearl finds Adams
in Washington and learns OF his peculiar
actions. Adams warns Senator WarfielS
that he is In danger from a ring of spies
While they talk the senator's office il
attacked by conspirators. Bertha Bonn
asks Pearl To hand Adams a package
which proves to be the plans. Adams is
made Colonel Dare's orderly. They are
ordered South. The Granadians capture
Pearl and Adams TO get the plans. Pearl
begs Adams TO let her have his belt.
which contains the missing plans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06

slightly wounded and unable 10 zen
der aay assistance to Pearl who With
the paper In her possession WAS abb
Quoted.
When Pearl collected her scattered
wits, she missed the paper at once
and found herself III an automobile
which was racing along a desert trail.
The driver wore wet clothes. On the
floor near her feet a wet black mufller
lay. She picked il up-recognizing II
as TIE n used on such occasions by
the Silent Menace. Then she caught
sight Of her companions face.
"Toko!' she exclaimed la utter rs
tonishIlent for 1t was Ter chauffeur.
Toxic turned a grim vlsage toward
her.
END OF SIXTH EPISODE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06
OF Course Not.

"This health expert says bad cook
Ing causes more divorces than aay-
thing else"
"Oh. you can't believe all the experts
say. Now ! have 1t on good authority
that cabarets cause more divorces than
anything else. yet hardly anybody goes
to a cabaret to eat"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06

belt smiling slowly when his hand
came In contact with It.. Then he
yawned, stretched his limbs and point
eddy ignoring her threatening attitude,
his hat. As he stood upright. the rim
of n blood red sun emerged upon the
horizon and night fed before the rapid
approach Of "a new day.
WAL. little lady. w-what hev / got
that gun against me flor? You're not
going to s-save my skin one minute
and shoot me 1.-THE next, are you!" he
asked. perplcxed.
II don't know exactly what I'm GO
ing To DO with you until / ask a few
questions" she began sharply, keeping
him covered. "Who was that maa?'
That's what l m-mIghty near found
out" he replied. ruefully. II don't
know w-what he was fghtin' me fer.
You came jest I'm the n-nick Of time"
lie tapped the belt. "Mebbe this"
Naturally" she replied with irony.
Everybody seems 10 want that belt
you more than anyone else. Why did
you present me with IL and while l
was asleep steal 1t from me? II 1t is
true that IL belonged 10 Captain Payne,
which you aver. IL must conceal some
mystery in connection with the crime
Of which his guilt has never been made
clear to me.-and l am determined to
know its secret"
He looked ut her steadily. This
amt no thine To talk about s-such
things"
Don't equivocate." she exclaimed.
irritably. IF l can't make you speak,
| can make you do something else.
Come-the belt-let me have It,"
"Now's not n s-safe time" he rea-
soned. He pointed In evaporation TO
a cloud OF sand just ahead. Come
on!' Grasping her Ivy the arm. he
started to pull her into the bushes.
In an uncomfortable stubbornness
Pearl broke away from him and. be-
fore he knew what she was doing,
faced with rash courage a band of
armed Granadians swooping down up
on them. She realized her mistake
Immediately. But 1t was too late.
They received the shots from her re-
volver much as they would have re-
sarded a rain OF pebbles and before
Adams could interfere they overpow-
cred and sped away with the girl In
their possession. He plunged headlong.
but ~useiessly. after them for n while.
Then he stopped and swept the hori-
zon with anxious eyes. His express
sion of alarm instantly changed TO an
almost boyish eagcrness. For high
over the arid waste in those Grana-
dian dunes among which the marau-
ders disappeared with his ward. he be-
held a familiar bird-like shape. An
army air scout was on the hunt for
Pearl.
He waved his hat, yelled. mounted
to nm elevation and vainly e~ndeavored
TO attract the flyers attention.
The bird-man had located the raid
ers. Aware only that he had discov-
cred and in turn been discovered by
them and of the imminent
peril To which he was exposing the
colonel's daughter Of whom he saw no
trace. he hurtled a torrent Of destruc-
ton earthward.
Riders, wild-eyed and pallid with
terror. dashed about helter-skelter,
some topping. Here and there both
horses and men were stricken down by
the flying death. In n twinkling those
escaping had fed the spot.
Then came the climax and Adams
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-06

ia Bolero% apparently never ~-'crl,s
said Bertha. ;.SsC.llA- q ~corLillity she
far from felt.
mot Wen re company ees-what you
say-fair and engaging. ees IL not sol"
he smirked. "Eef only re company did
not he afraid of Bolero who harm no
one"
She snapped her fingers In his face.
"Ah!" exclaimed he, with a genuine
laugh. "A queen would / make Of
her! Anything would | do to gain
what YOU say it-esteem? She has no
feari'
"A queen?" she emphasized, archly.
II said SOL" was his sonorous re-
ply.
"See here" she dictated. Il have
a business proposition to make to you
Into his features there crept the
cunning of the criminal. He turned
toward her fawning.
what do you intend to do with us?'
what does zee Senorita proposef"
he fenced.
"Will you release this man." point
ing to Toxic; holding me as hostage
for his return within "A hours?"
He eyed Toxic suspiciously. "And
then-he will bring zee gringoes-no.
Senorita !"
ION the contrary. a guide al ac-
company him 10 the American camp
and back"
ITO zee American canp-no. Sc
norita !"
with a message, an important mes
sage, most illustrious Bolero. II does
not concern YOU"
Bolero tried TO read her thoughts.
when he returns" She paused
and shrugged.
When he returns?" repeated the
bandit leader, his eyes cleaning.
Then. perhaps. / may not be averse
to becoming-your queen, Senior Be-
lero."
Bolero showed his weak side. at
ees my pleasure 10 agree and-remem-
ber." he replied with sentimental mean
ing.
Bertha laughed and turned to Toxic
who had been listening TO their con-
versation in no little wonder.
"You dislike Major Brent and wor-
ship your mistress. viii you take a
message 10 her and return telling Inc
that she has received IL? Then she
whispered in his ear. There will be
a way TO freedom afterwards. ! do
not fear this fellow"
Toxic gave her a searching glance.
Il 60" he replied, simply.
Bertha Immediately wrote her mes
sage On the back Of one Of her name
cards. 1t read:
The IA you trust most Is your enemy.
DO not let him fool YOU / can tell you
all-and WILSON.
An hour later Toxic and a compan-
ion, Quilted for a long ride. dashed
past the vigilant sentinels Of the ca
marilla secluded Ia the border hills
and struck out for open country, To-
kos pony in leash. Toxic rode awk-
wardly for he was blindfoided and tied
IN his saddle. His horse was stubborn
and nervous. not accustomed To being
led. They went along several miles.
Toxic knocking about in his seat until
in sheer misery he told the guide to
stop. He could not proceed farther
under such a handicap.
While he and the guide were holding
q parley, a bulky looking individual
on a powerful horse suddenly appear
cd around a sharp bend in the trail
galloping In their direction. The guide
quickly u Toko's thongs. removed
his blindfold and released the pony as
the only thing TO do IL both were to
get away. ~concealment from the new
conner being impossible.
They urged their animals toward
the approaching horseman and went
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19
"THE WORLD DO MOVE"

Burma has the principal jade mine
| In the world.
Artificial ageing of wine by the use
of ultraviolet rays is being subjected
to experiment by French winners.
An alarm which shows when vapor
is leaking from gasoline pipes in ga
RACES has been invented by an Eng
lishman.
A composition of soapstone and as
bestos comprises the body of a new
electric stove used for light cooking
and heating rooms.
A decoy duck that, while swimming
"quacks," has been invented by an
Oklahoma sportsman.
A form of yeast to be mixed with
stock foods, which will increase their
nourishing qualities, is being manufac-
tured by German breweries.
A tool for removing boiler scale
which delivers 5000 hammering and
tearing strikes each minute has been
invented by an Englishman.
A machine using rock dust for in
terror application in mine chambers
for the purpose of preventing mine ex-
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19
WISE AND OTHERWISE

all the time. He has to sleep OCCASION |
ally. !
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19

A machine using rock dust for in
terror application in mine chambers
for the purpose of preventing mine ex-
plosions has been invented.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19
WISE SAYINGS

The seed of love is the flower of re-
greet.
The lark of tonight is the grouse Of
tomorrow.
When woman paddles her own ca
noe she generally upsets it.
A woman with a soul for poetry
rarely has a taste for clothes.
Every woman is jealous where her
man and her clothes are concerned.
You occasionally meet people who
are so careful of their consciences that
they only use them on Sundays.
WISE AND OTHERWISE
Kisses and rumors go from mouth to
mouth.
People who are too fresh are apt to
get In a pickle.
If your enemy is too big to whip, you
should forgive him.
If a fool keeps his mouth shut he
can pass for weather prophet.
No man can make q fool of himself !
all the time. He has to sleep OCCASION |
ally. !
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19

Liberal reward will be given for
arrest and conviction of any parties
caught shooting or logging stock
with above brand, or molesting of
brands.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-19

Burma has the principal jade mine
In the world.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-25
ROOT MISSION ANSWERED
BY RUSSIAN CONVENTION

Petrograd. June 22.-The Congress
of all-Russian Workmcn's and Sol
d;ers' Delegates by vote of 543 to
lIo, today adopted minority reso-
luton approving the creation Of CO.
alition government, the statements of
the Socialist ministers on the govern
ment's general policy, and calling on
the provisional government energeti-
cally to prosecute its political pro-
gram, especially in the direction of
peace without annexations or indem-
mites.
The resolution also favored vigor-
GUS struggle against all attempts at
counter revolution insisted on the i'm
mediate convocation of a constituent
assembly and the creation Of single
organization representing the. entire
organized democracy of Russia, in
Guiding peasant delegates, to which
the Socialist ministers would be re.
sponsihle for all their interior and ex-
terior policies.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-25

OF shells and hundreds of thousands
OF rounds of rife and machine gun
ammunition, all of which would have
to be handled at some time by Ameri-
can freight trains"
During the nine months just passed
there has been a terrific shortage OF
equipment and the movement of ma
terials and supplies, including fuel, has
not been in sufficient quantities to
supply the demand-largely due to
shortage of equipment and locomo-
tives. With the additional burdens
that arc now being placed upon trans.
portation companies the scarcity Of
such materials and supplies will nee.
essaritly become more acute, requir.
ing the full use of all rail equipment
that the interests Of the country may
best be served.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-25

practicing for its share in the enter
tainmcnt. Another feature will be a
minstrel show by troop of come
dams formerly on the battleship Ne
braska. The sailors were busy today
putting the finishing touches to their
club house which was formerly pub
lie bath house and which they have
converted into hall which seats near
ly one thousand persons.
Under the balcony which skirts the
walls the ship carpenters have con-
structed a series of little alcoves as
.cozy corners and the ship artists have
adorned the interior of each with a
painting of Old Glory intertwined
with the Allies colors. The opera
tons are being superintendent by the
fleet chaplain, great favorite with
the sailors.
When the club house is completed
the men will enjoy the accommodate
tons OF a hrst-class club, including a
cantcen where American tobacco and
refreshments may be purchased at
pre-war prices Six shower baths will
be another luxury.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-25
Plenty Of Recreation
For American Jackies

Base OF American Fleet in British
Waters, June 1.-Two American
pool table arrived in this picturesque
old village today. They are the first
American tables ever seen here and
attracted a great deal OF attention.
They are the latest addition to the
shore home for the crews OF the Am
erican destroyers which has been
named the United States Naval Mems
club. and which is being built with
funds provided by American business
men iii London and New York.
Although the dormitory feature Of
the club house, which will provide
sleeping accommodations for IS men,
will not be completed for a month, the
club house will be formally opened
Saturday night Moving pictures will
share in the honors with a vaudeville
program provided by the American
sailors. The program has been print
ed by the destroyers' printers and an
nounces songs, dances, recitatiops and
wrestling matches by the most mar
vicious aggregation from Gods coun-
try that ever set foot in anybody's
else's country"
A moving picture machine from one
of the ships has been installed and the
orchestra OF the destroyer fleet is busy
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-25
WARNS AGAINST BOMBS

Charleston, S. c., June 22.-W arm
ing against German bombs is made in
"a bulletin issued today by the South
eastern Department of the army, Mai
Gen. Leonard Wood, commanding.
The information, the bulletin says,
comes from a trustworthy source.
Such bombs, disguised as tiIls of
meats, have been carried into France
by German agents for the purpose Of
causing fires in establishments en-
gagged in national work. This incen-
diary bomb is shaped like a pyramid.
On the outside of the tine are in
structions for using the (supposed)
contents, these being printed in En-
glish, French and Spanish.
This box contains highly inflam-
mable powder" the bulletin says.
The chemical nature of which has
not been determined yet. To operate
the, bomb a special apparatus is nee
essary which within about half an
hour of being set working ignites the
powder contained in the box andTB ets
fire to the surroundings. Id
at is, course, improbable that the
same labels would be used in 4this
country should the Germans attempt
to use similar machine here, but we
communicate the above information
in case they should make some such
attempt"