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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Vegeta bic Compound the credit"
Mrs. JOSEPHINE kIMBLE, 935 West
Race St., Portland, Ind.
Thousands Of American women give
this famous root and herb remedy the
credit for health restored as did Mrs.
kimble.
For helpful suggestions in regard TO
such ailments women are asked to write
to Lydia +. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn Mass. The result Of its long
experience is at your service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Life Is said TO he u game Of give
and take and most people give a lot
more trouble than they are willing
10 take.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Another reason why II liz better TO he
mn ayintor than motorist is because
1t your hat blows of the other uvaiors
don't run over IL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Deaf mutes are Familiar with signs,
nut only drunken men try 10 shake
hands with the wooden Indians In
front Of cigar stores.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Before marriage young man
sometimes gives his sweetheart a
lock Of his hair. after marriage she
sometimes helps herself
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

A superstitious philosopher says
that when man visits n melon patch
and meets a watchdog it's sign his
errand will be fruitlees.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

BY listening to his critics yoh dis
cover that everybody knows how 10
run a public Office except the man
who holds ii.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

When you think thar you are going
to learn to love gnl, remember that
a little learning Of that sort Ii . par.
ucuIsrly dangerous thing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Conceit is to character what paint
ID to beauty, 1t is not only needless,
but impairs what 1t is supposed 10
improve.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Try the Free TraderJourna Want Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Greenfield Only by jumping when
they saw the danger was imminent
did both crews of two freight trains
on the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy road which colided head on
In the yards here, escape. Failure OF
one Of the engineers to note an open
switch Is believed responsible. Both
engines were badly damaged.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10
ILLINOIS BRIEFS

Springfield. German civilization
is higher than American" This al
legged remark from Adolph Hlder-
brand to Rosamond, a Christian coun-
ty farmer landed him before federal
authorities here charged with viOlat-
ing the espionage act. He is accus-
ed of making other derogatory re-
marks about America.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

means OF gears, BY turning the crank
that operates the gear. however, the
stair is extended pushes its way
through the spring doors and comes
down to the floor below, where 1t rests
on rollers. With the hand rail for a
support one may then ascend II IN
safety. The device is rather hard on
book agents and bill collectors
Philadelphia Record.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Carlinyille. Because the draft has
taken all their efficient printers. the
Carlinville Daily Enquirer has sus.
pended daily publication after con
tinuous life since 1896. The paper
will continue TO publish weekly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Dekalh s Wilberger, pioneer
resident OF Dekalb was found hang
ING 10 a tree on the place where he
and his wife lived when they we're
first married last Monday. He was
dead and had hung himself No rea-
son has been assigned for the act
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Rockford, Mayor Rober Rev has
announced he viii NOT be a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Congress.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

A sensual disposition, a timorous charac-
ter and physical feebleness prevented him
from making favorable public impression
For many years his chief successes were
gained in the greenrooms Of the theatres.
He rouged his sallow face and eorseted
his flabby figure
Here it may be remarked that similar
characteristics are noticeable in other
members Of his family. One Of his broth
ers is Prince Philip Of Coburg, who mar
ried Louise Of Belgium and illstreated her
abominably, causing her to be imprisoned
in a lunatic asylum without justification
In 1856 the uneasy throne of Bulgaria
became vacant through the kidnapping OF
Prince Alexander by a band of Russian
adherents. The independence Of Bulgaria
had only been established in 1878 through
the efforts of Russia, Rumania and Serbia.
The horrible atrocities committed by the
Turks on their Bulgarian vassals formed
the subject of one OF Mr.. Gladstone's most
celebrated oratorical campaigns.
After Prince Alexander's disappearance
the throne Of Bulgaria remained vacant for
year, no one caring or daring to take it.
Then old Princess Clementine thought that
here was an opportunity for her son Ferdi-
--N---- EAa-N-N--
and shed distinction on the cause Of mon
archy everywhere. She supplied him with
ample funds to support his ambition from
the immense fortune her family had saved
at the time Of its political downfall in
France.
Ferdinand was timid and would not act
until he was quite sure the situation was
safe. Having assured himself that there
would be no violence from any quarter he
was installed as sovereign Prince Of Bull
garia at Sofia on July Z, 1887.
For several years Ferdinand was not
recognized as ruler OF Bulgaria by any OF
the Powers. Chiefly by assiduous toady-
ing to the German Kaiser and the Austrian
Emperor. he achieved this ambition at
last.
AS an example of Ferdinand's good taste
it is mentioned that in order to ingratiate
himself with the Emperor Of Austria ne
presented to that monarch's faVOrite,
Madame Katti Schratt. a magnificent pair
Of diamond earrings which had belonged
to his mother, the Princess Clementine,
then recently dead.
Ferdinand was married shortly after he
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

became Bulgarian ruler to Princess Marie
Louise Of Bourbon Parma, by whom he
had four children. She died in 1899 after
the birth Of her last child. In 1907 Ferdi-
nand married his second wife, Princess
EleOnora Of Reuss.
Ferdinand distinguished himself in Bull
garia by his alternate ostentation and
timidity. The original residence provided
for the Bulgarian princes, called the
Konak, at Sofia, was a simple building. To
this he added beautiful palace at Euxino-
grad, on the Black Sea, and a Summer
palace at Vrania, in the mountains.
The Bulgarians, who are a fierce people,
understood Ferdinands weaknesses. Gen
eral Savoff, the leading Bulgarian soldier.
boldly said of him:
What can you do with a man who
trembles at the sound Of guns and hides
in railroad carriage, always keeping as
far from the front as possible?"
An internal malady prevented Ferdinand
from making a distinguished figure as
hOrseman, which would have impressed
the Bulgarians. but after much effort he
succeeded in keeping his seat on a very
tame, highly trained horse.
The leading politician OF Bulgaria, N.
Stamboulof, quarrelled with Ferdinand A
few months later Stambouloff was hacked
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

at Constantinople and wearing the purple
and gold robe of the great Justinian.
But while he dreamed he seized every
opportunity Of making solid profits. Be
fore the war he bought up vast quantities
of food stuffs in Bulgaria and surround
ing countries, which he was able to sell at
high prices to the Germans. At the same
time he had bought quantities of clothing
and manufactured goods on credit in Ger
many, and these he was able to sell at ex-
orbitant prices to the Dulgarians. There
has been no more successful profteer in
the war than Ferdinand Of Bulgaria.
This system, continued for three years.
reduced the Bulgarians to universal
misery and starvation. N. Stambuliwsky,
head Of the Peasants Cor Agrarian) Party,
and other politicians who opposed Ferdi-
nand's policies we're sent to jail for life.
A vigorous offensive by the Allies against
the starving Bulgarians proved the last
straw. The Bulgarians made unconditional
surrender to the Allies and King Ferdinand
exposed as a cheat, q prOfiteer, and worst
q all a failure fled from the wrath Of the
enraged Bulgarian nation. The fate Of
the Car Of Russia was in his mind and
hastened his departure.
The previous history Of this fallen and
discredited monarch is interesting. He
was born in 1861, the son Of Prince Angus
tus Of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Princess
Clementine of Orleans, daughter Of King
Louis Philippe of France, who was deposed
from his throne in 1S4s.
It is interesting to recall that Ferdi-
nand's grandfather, Prince Ferdinand OF
Saxe-Coburg, married Antoinette Kohary,
daughter Of an immensely wealthy fnancier
not Of royal or noble birth. Old Mr..
Kohary left all his wealth to the SAKE
Coburgs on condition that they should add
Kohary to their family name, but after a
few years they forgot this proviso.
Students of physiognomy believe that
King Ferdinand owes his peculiar form Of
countenance to his Kohary ancestors.
Ferdinand's mother, Princess Clementine
Of Orleans, cherished a very bitter resent
ment against the French for driving her
father from his throne, and she trained her
son to war on democracy in every country
where he might be.
In youth Ferdinand was not a distin-
guished figure, even among the royal caste.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

to pieces BY assassins IN the streets OF
SOFIA With characteristic caution Ferdi
nand was absent from Bulgaria at the
time but he is generally credited with
having had an understanding with the
assassins.
The successful Balkan war Of 1908. in
which Bulgaria played such a brilliant
role against Turkey, gave Ferdinand in
mensely increased prestige. It is true that
he kept far from danger, but he supported
the winning side and took the greatest
possible profit from the outcome
As a result Of this war Ferdinand was
able TO assume the title Car, which IS
translated King in this instance. He had
ordered in Germany long in advance a
splendid crown Of Byzantine design with
which he intended to be crowned, but &c
clesiastical reasons prevented a formal
coronation
Deans OF reigning in Constantinople
then surged through his cunning, coward
" brain The later events that have so
completely and dramatically dissipated
those dreams have ai-eady been told.
The forces that have driven Ferdinand
into disgrace and exile have removed
from power one Of the most perfect royal
scoundrels who has ever burdened poor
humanity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

@HE wholesale downfall Of kings,
which every good democrat expects
! VIII be the outcome Of the world
war, has begun The poor. weak Car Of
Russia has fallen The impudent pro-Ger-
man King Constantine Of Greece preceded
him
And now King Ferdinand Of Bulgaria
has gone, too This monarch had well
earned his nickname, "the Fox" by his
astonishing trickery and double-dealing.
Ferdinand was by no means stupid. as
many kings are, but he was unsurpassed
among the royal fraternity as worthless.
Aisreputable character.
One has only TO look at Ferdinand's face
% fudge his character. The fat. sensual
cheeks. the long, crafty nose. the little,
tony eyes, point as clearly as facial char
acteristics can to a combination Of treaeh-
cry, greed and Esnsuality.
II Is shocking to think that this thor
Oughly worthless man has had profound
influence on the course of the world war
and has been responsible for the death Of
thousands Of persons. It was through him
that Germany was able to dominate the
Balkan peninsula and toGnaintain her con-
troll Of Turkey. These two countries com
pleted the chain Of possessions and allied
nations stretching from the North Sea to
the Persian Gulf. through which Germany
aimed to rule the world
Many curious circumstances enabled this
man Of essentially despicable character to
play such an important world role. At the
beginning of the great war the Bulgarians
were smarting with rage at what they con-
sidered the theft of their just dues after
q series Of sanguinary wars. In 1908 Bull
garia, Servia and Greece fought a success
ful war against Turkey, in which Bulgaria
did the lions share Of the fighting. In the
peace settlement Serbia and Greece took
a share Of the territory liberated from
Turkey, which Bulgaria considered IN
fairly large, and even Rumania, who had
not fought, annexed a considerable area.
Failing to obtain any satisfaction by her
protests Bulgaria went to war in 1913
against Greece, Serbia and Rumania and
was beaten. During the struggle Turkey
managed to get back the important city Of
Adrianople and some other territory.
which had previously been awarded to Bull
garia.
Now, the Bulgarians are a shrewd, ener-
getic people, with a strong tendency to
trickery and sharp dealing. Naturally,
they hate uncommonly to be cheated them
selves. At the beginning Of the great war
the crafty Ferdinand told them, or, at least.
those politicians among them who needed
his advice, that the time had come to OBJ
tain revenge for all their wrongs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

The Entente Allies were not base
enough to offer Bulgaria territory at the
expense Of all her neighbors. They offered
her a rectifcation of her boundaries in the
direction Of Constantinople and Macedonia
AMI financial support, and in return asked
her to fight against Turkey
Germany. on the other hand, offered Bull
garia unlimited territory at the expense
Of Serbia, Greece and Rumania, financial
support, and only required her to protect
the highway to Constantinople so that
German troops could pass to the East.
During this period of dickering Ferdi-
nand was writing to his numerous friends
and relatives in France that he was de-
voted to the cause Of the Entente. The
Figaro, the leading organ OF the French
aristocracy, has published one Of these let
ters. At the same time he was writing to
his still more numerous friends and rela-
lions in Germany and Austria that he was
devoted to the German cause.
For thirteen months Bulgaria waited to
make her decision. The Allied expedition
to GaHipoli failed. German triumph ap-
peared inevitable Germany's offer to Bull
garia was gleefully accepted
At first the alliance with Germany full
filed the highest expectations. Bulgaria
helped herself to great slices Of territory
at the expense Of Greece and Serbia and
made plans for carving up Rumania-
The immediate effect Of the policy was
to place King Ferdinand, ''the Fox" on the
pinnacle Of popularity. He was saved
from the dangerous discredit into which
he had fallen after the fasco Of the second
Balkan war.
But as the years wore on another aspect
of the question forced itself on the Bull
garians. They were forced 10 keep all
their men under arms to check a great
Allied army at SaIoniki The Germans
grabbed all their produce, their sheep,
grain, leather, wine, etc, and gave them
pape- money in return. They we're re-
quired to do all kinds Of fighting they had
not expected The hated Turks were fav-
ored by the Germans, and an unsatisfae-
tory share of Rumania was allotted to Bull
garia after the Rumanian war.
Ferdinand revealed in his apparent sue
cess. He dreamed Of reigning as Emperor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-19

His policy was to
sit on the fence
and find out which
side would offer most
for the support OF
Bulgaria
"Obey my orders
exactly" he said 20
his leading politici-
ans and subjects,
and you will win
the greatest prize Of
the war without
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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-06-06
For Sale BY The Union Hardware Co
PACOLET, ROUTE 2

Pacolet, Route 2, June Ave had
a nice little shower of rain last
night, but real good rain is badly
need.
Mrs. Palmer has returned to her
home at Jonesville after spending
several days with her daughter, Mrs.
Boyd Gallman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther billiard were
guests at Mrs. Eva Browns last
Tuesday night.
Mrs. R. R. Coleman spent the week
|end near Spartsnburg with her
bf0ther, who is quite sick.
Miss Winnie Mayes of Pauline was
the weekend guest of Miss Minnie
Mcbride
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Jones and
children of White Stone spent Sun
day on the Route.
Madison West of Glenn Springs
was the weekend guest of Milton Nc
Bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion West of
Sulphur Springs spent Sunday at
Markus Vests.
Misses Alma Vaughan and Ruth
Gallman spent Monday afternoon
with Mrs. Boyd Gallman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Charles and
children of Kelton were guests at
Boyd Gallman's Sunday.
G. A. Black motored to Union Mon
day afternoon
Miss Sallie Cunningham who has
been teaching at Leeds is expected to
arrive in few weeks to visit friends
in this community.
Solo
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-06-06
UNION MILL NOTES.

Miss Eunice Moore spent several
DAYS with friends in Columbia.
Miss Sunie Mabry of Pacolet was
the guest of Miss Genevieve Thacks.
ton this week
l.. b. Duster and family of Lock
hart spent Sunday with the family OF
J. Y. Keisler.
Miss Florence Waldrop has re-
turned from visit to relatives at
Campobello.
James Bozeman of Lancaster spent
a few days last week with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. J. b. Bozeman.
j. d. Jones was business visitor
in Spartanburg yesterday.
Mrs. Katy Gallman has been real
sick for several days.
Mrs. John Hix and Mrs. Mary
O'Shields spent few hours in Union
en- route to Columbia to see Wilson
O'Shields, who is in the hospital in
that city.
Miss Mamie Keisler entertained
Monday evening at the "Cheer-All"
room in honor of her brother, Fred.
and his guest, Evans Tucker, both Of
the U. S. army. Refreshments were
served and all present enjoyed the oc-
casion.
j. B. Williams, who has been bos !,
weaver here for several years, has ac-
cepted a position as boss weaver with
the mill in Williamston He went to
assume his new duties Monday morn
ing and is succeeded here by j. l..
Bobo of Anderson, who arrived We'd
nesday. ell will be at the home Of
Fl. L. Thackston until his family ar
riveS. Valmar.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-06-06
ally's government for better or for
worse, lest Germany beat us to it!
CROWDER PRAISES
WORK OF BOARDS
More Than Million and Half Men
Modified With Last Twelve
Months

Registration yesterday of another
million young men, who have become
81 years old within the last IL months,
brought from Provost Marshal Cen
eral Crowder figures indicating the
mobilization of 1895, ,7O8 men by the
local boards. within the year. The
provost marshal emphasizes the faith
| full and loyal effort of the local and
district boards, on whom practically
the entire bulk of the work fell. GEN
eral Crowder's message in part was {:
"Well, may we pause today, while
another million of our youths enter
the lists, and survey the results of the
years work. Each registrant has been
itary service has been determined. In
other words, these million of men have
been classified in such a manner that
the nation may now call for them to
come forward into the army No call
can be so large that it will not be
filled Immediately, whether the num-
b.er be such as may be filled by those
who have been found to stand in the
first rank of availables or so great
that men standing in the second, third
or fourth ranks of availability must
go forward. In other words, all these
millions of men who one year ago
were an inert mass have become a
mobile army. Each has found his
place and each in his proper turn has
marched or awaits the order to march.
These results could not have been
accomplished except through the de-
voted and unselfish labor of patriots.
The local and district boards have
scored an unprecedented triumph and
have earned the undying gratitude of
the nation. Their achievement is one
of the great successes of the war
They have already sent into camp, in
cluding those under orders for June
mobilization, an army of more than
million and half men. They have al
ready produced as soldiers one man
out of every six registrants and the
world stands in profound astonish-
ment as it views this accomplishment.
"Statistically stated the local boards
have sent and are sending their regis1
trants to camp in the following num-
bers: September general, 296,678:
October general, 1854; November
general, 1921; December general.
2O,320; total furnished to January 1,
1913, 516s363. January specialists,
1924, general, 21,263; total, 23,2ss.
February general, 1852, specialists,
5,107; total, S3,779. March general,
121,915, specialists, 1O,5H0; total,
132,4S4. April general. 166,3i3;
school, 1874, specialists, 700; total,
174,377. May general, 345,SG2, school,
1O,175, specialists, 1926; total, 373,-
o63. Total furnished to June 1, 1918,
1,3O3,354. June general, 252.46S,
schools. 25,073, specialists, 1883; to-
tai, 292,354, grand total of 1,5y5,-
70S.-The State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-06-06
AMERICANS DO WELL

Paris June 5.-The appearance Of
Americans troops in the great battle
is featured in all the Paris papers
which emphasize the significance OF
this. The Petit Journal says:
"The new exploit, coming after Cam
tigny, is new proof of the valor and
magnificent ardor with which our all
lies are animated. 1t is with CRATE.
full emotion that France records these
first exploits-full of promise for the
future"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-05
"TURN NO MANS LAND
INTO YANKEE LAND"

WASHINGTON, Jnly 3-Supplementing President Wilson's
that than million have embarked
France Chairman Dent of the Military Committee laid
the House today of preparations during the fifteen
months of prepared by Secretary Baker 1t showed that
officers and 100000 with the colors
compored with total of 1924 officers and 2O2519 the
reguars and National Guard fourteen months ago
Speaking of the morals of the armp France
says:
I'm France it necessary change the of the
behind the armies from the service the
supply because of the difficulty in getting in
zegion having the sheproof connOaton of the word rear
Even at the actna front is something tradition against
the of the term No Mans Land Our prefer call it
and to make it-'Yankee Land"
Mr. Baker said the commission of classification of
reports that "a surprisingly large proportion of
placed in the hazardous branches of the military
service" and added:
IF reply is needed to those who that the the
national army because they have to- it that those
going the top because they want to 60"
Consensus of opinion is, continued the statement that
drunkenness in the army completely under CONTROL both in
United may travel weeks in
France without seeing intoxicated American soldier
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-05
Barns Burned During storm

Three barns in different parts of the
county were burned week ago last
night as a result of the electrical and
rain storm that visited the north half OF
the county. The barn on the Nye farm
a few miles of town, was burned, togeth-
er with three horses hay and wagon.
The farm is tenanted by Carl Miller.
The barn on the w. II. Lemunyon
farm, in Union township, together with
its contents, was completely consumed.
A calf and dog, locked in the building,
were also cremated.
The third barn destroyed by lightning
was on the Milo Campbell farm in Black
creek township, It had just been stored
with new hay.