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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

defense, and the provocation should
not be permitted. This is no time
to have gardens interfered with; the
garden has it's place, so has the fowl,
they cannot succeed together Each
year his problem adds itself to the
already overloaded human mind of
the busy individual and seemingly
without any definite reason. If chick
ems are worth having they should be
kept up, at least during the gardening
season, and it should not be necessary
to make any special appeal in this
behalf. Because one likes chickens
and another a garden is no indication
of lack of common sense on either
side, each will take an important part
in winning the war, but it is certainly
lack of self-respect, reason and the
right kind of neighborly feeling tc
expect the people who put forth eff.
forts for gardens to tolerate depre.
dations by animals or fowls. &C."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

of failure in retail business, and ex-
plain some Of the latest methods Of
storekeeping. One of the features of
the lecture will be that part devoted
to newspaper advertising. The writ
ing of newspaper advertisements,
their value to the retail merchant, and
the necessity for advertising contin-
ually will be taken up and explained
in detail. In like manner, the ques-
tion of window display, delivery prob
lens, perfection Of a store organi-
zation, and other interesting topics
will be discussed.
In addition, the three reel Essanay
feature film, TROUBLES of Merchant
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
"UniOn High"
Defeats Kelly

Yesterday afternoon in the most
interesting basketball game ever wit
messed in Union, at the High school
court the "Union High" team defeat
ed Kelly to the tune of 81 to O. The
Union boys were off from the jump
and never did Kelly threaten to score.
The entire Union team played stellar
ball and made the game very thrill
ing with their spectacular shots and
excellent passing.
FAINT Kelly, playing center of Union
probably was the leader of the dread
ed attack making "a of Unions points
The entire team deserves special men
ton and commentator for their ex-
cellent work.
The game was witnessed by large
crowd and they all seemed to enjoy
the game very much. Union plays
Uockhart March 9Th, don't forget the
date and come.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
COURT PROCEEDINGS

Disposition of cases in court this
week before Judge J. w. De Wore,
of Edgefield, S. c. Court adjourned
Wednesday, February 27, 1913.
State VS.. Starks Hill, indictment
murder, plead guilty to manslaughter,
sentenced to two years.
Henry Kelly, indictment murder,
plead guilty to manslaughter, SEN
fenced to five years in the State peni-
tertiary.
Square and Randolph Thompson
tried for larceny and plead guilty
fined $50000, and each paid the fine
Ned Chalk, Indictment, for viola,
ton of the prohibition law, plead
guilty, paid a fine Of 5000.
John Sartor, indictment soliciting
labor plead guilty, paid fine OF
$4,000
Paul Howell, Indictment for larceny
plead guilty and paid fine of 500
Robert Sartor, indictment for VIC
lation of prohibition law, plead guilty
and paid fine of $4,000.
Scott Hopkins, indictment for vic
lation of prohibition law, plead guilt.
and fined $4,000.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
NEGRO ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

While two negro boys, Webster
Duncan, about 16 years Of age, and
Bud Talley, age about II, were
projecting with a single barrel breech-
loader Wednesday afternoon, the
gun was discharged, killing the latter
almost instantly.
1t seems that the gun was loaded
without the knowledge of the boys,
and Webster Duncan snapped the
trigger in order to unbreech the gun.
The load entered Bud Talley's knee,
just above the knee, in the fleshy part
of the leg, and it is understood he bled
to death.
The accident occurred about
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, on the
plantation operated by Mr.. Bob
Charles about 8 miles west of Union
DIR. S. G.. Sarratt was summoned, hut
on arriving he found the boy dead.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
THE TROUBLES OF THE MERCHANT"
LECTURE AT 7:3O TOMORROW NIGHT

Merchants and salespeople of this
city are manifesting great interest
in the retail merchandising lecture
which is being brought here by the
Chamber of Commerce, and which will
be shown free of charge Friday night,
March 1, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Court
House. The lecture, which will be
given through the courtesy of The
National Cash Register Company,
Dayton, Ohio, contains the results of
that concerns experience in dealing
with merchants in all parts of the
world, and is the most comprehensive
lecture of its character on the road
today.
Mr.. w. j. Burns, expert lecturer,
will tell by means of stereopticon
slides and motion pictures the causes
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
WAR GARDENS vs.. CHICKENS

War condition and scarcity of food
have made gardening necessity.
Each day we hear the cry for food
and more food from all sides, and the
person so unwise as to disregard the
appeal and plant every foot of land
available does so at his own risk.
Food shelter and clothing constitute
our greatest needs; we can do with
out clothing and shelter, even though
it be hardship, but we must have
food. To get it means tilling the
soil, the more intensively we work
the better the results, but we must
produce the food at all costs or pay
tremendous penalties.
There are evils in the form of plant
disease and insect pests which must
be combatted, we may expect this
and prepare accordingly, but there is
no reason why in addition to these
one should be expected to have gar,
den destroyed by chickens, whether
his own or a neighbor's.
The question of right to have eithe,
as one wills is not disputed so Ions
as they do not conflict, but certainl!
the man who plants a garden and ha:
it torn asunder by a chicken shoult
have legal redress in such amount a:
to satisfy the owner Of that fowl tha
as good grazing could be secured
elsewhere. No self-respecting fami
ly will turn loose a raft of chickens
or even one, to bother anyone, wheth
er in the vegetable garden or the les
important flower yard. Because tn
law accords one the legal right b
kill depredating fowl should not b
taken by the owner of that fowl t.
mean he is immune from obligation
He does not feel good to know hi
neighbor has killed his chicken, no
does the neighbor take any persona
pleasure in the act; it is one of self
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
TO UNVEIL SERVICE FLAG

The First Baptist church OF this
city will unveil service flag Sunday
morning in honor of the boys who
have gone out from that church and
Sunday school to make the world
safe for democracy.
DR.. George Greene, of Atlanta, Ga,
who is director of Camp Activities
for the Baptists will deliver the adj
dress and he is speaker of great
force and power; the music is under
the direction of Mr.. w. d. Wakefield
and is of a patriotic nature.
The flag will bear Is stars and
was made by the women of the Bible
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

and How to Stop Them" will be given
for the first time in this city. This
film was prepared for The National
Cash Register Company at cost of
100000, and has been shown before
commercial bodies, conventions, and
other organizations from coast to
coast. 1t is declared to be the best
exposition of the troubles of the ave
rage retail merchant ever given.
In an interesting manner the film
tells the story of Mr. White, grocer
who has been brought to the verge of
bankruptcy through out-of-date bust
ness methods. The reasons for his
lack of success become apparent as
the film unfolds the story. His clerks
were Indifferent, his goods arranged
in poor manner, his system thor
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

ough1y disorganized. Other troubles
also beset him, and, as consequence,
the grocer was in despair. But one
day change came in his career, and
by the installation of modern bust
ness methods, he became prosperous.
The manner in which he turned the
tide in his favor will prove an inter-
esting and educational story to every
one.
Much enthusiasm has been created
in other cities where the lecture has
been given, and it is expected that q
capacity audience will greet it in this
city. All merchants and salespeople
are invited to attend.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

Class and presented to the church.
The boys who have the honor to have
a star on this flag are:
James Bruce, Otis Going, Hunter
Harris, Sidney Howell, Leo Jenkins.
San Leake, Dan Mangum. Claude
Parks, Douglass Smith. John H. Will
hanks. Luke Wilburn, Holmes Craw-
ford, William L. Feaster Fred Sex
ton. Henri Going, Foster Howell, A.
G. Kennedy and Ralph Montgomery.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Junior Red Cross

Each teacher of a grade in the
City Schools is asked to act as
rade-chairman, and take charge of
the enrolling Of the Junior Red Cross
members and the collection Of dues
at 25c per member, and report same
to the Chapter School Committee,
through the school principal. Miss
Ludie Jordan is chairman of sub
committee consisting of one teacher
from each city school and these
ladies will have charge of the War
Relief Work undertaken by the school
children. They will keep in touch
with all grade work, and have charge
of all cooperative effort.
The special work planned for the
junior Red Cross is the care Of the
poor children in war-stricken Europe.
The older girls will sew for the
refugee children. Patterns have been
ordered for the making of the gar
mentss according to Red Cross speci-
fications.
Mrs. J. w. Mixson,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
First Meeting of Poultry
Lovers Who Will Or"aniZe

Several leading spirits of Union
met at the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday afternoon to discuss the or
aginzation of poultry assosiation for
Union county, under the auspices of
the Chamber. The creation of the
organization was made certain and
a number of local fanciers' of poultry
will soon receive cards inviting them
to attend a meeting for the direct
purpose of organizing. The secre-
tary Of the Chamber of Commerce
was instructed to take up the matter
with Mr.. Frank C. Hare, State Poul-
tryman, as to when he could be pres
ent. When this information is Sc
cured date will be arranged for the
completion of the organization. c.
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Mrs. J. w. Mixson,
Sec'y for Junior Red Cros.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Lipscomb of
Pacolet motored to Union Thursday
for the day.
Miss Hazel Salley of Kelly High
School was shopping in the city on
Thursday.
Mrs. C. NJ. Bailey and Miss Mason
Blankenship of Route 2 were visitors
here Thursday.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Real Estate Dealer Sentenced
To One Year on Chainaanq
(By Associated Press)

ATLANTA Feb 2S-J w. Cook, real salesman
yesterday sentenced
SlOOO backmai Gambler
Atlanta Cook still in Jail today
Mrs H. H. Hirsh who indicted jointly
tomorrow planned
Solicitor General
this week and no sbeense for the trial
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Plans Forming to Lay Bare Files of Meat
Packers; May Result in Startling Revelations
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON egat Law the
conhdenta files of the
men investigators believe will show
asked
charging that
of Felonies
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Japan Seeks to Develop Feelings
OF Allies on Question of Joint
Military Operations in Siberia
(BY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, 2SJapans develop the feeling
military Siberia
Railway of German
opinions that exchanges
the object of perfect understanding between Japan
andthe the other co-beIigerents.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Spanish Steamer Sarnier0 TOrpedOed
(By Associated Press)

MADRID 2SSpanish
the Spanish
suits the Spanish shipping than the Italian and French
last week."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Survivors Landed at Swansea
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb 2S-lt unofcialy
hospital ship Gena Castle when
Of 3S
declared that the
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
German Military Operations on Russian Front
(By Associated Press)

PERiN Feb 28Gemany's military northern
taking officially
of
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
MethOdists Gather at Nashville For Conference
(BY Associated PresSl


n s to egn in
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
France Votes Money to Charter
German Ships Now Interned By Brazil
(By Associated Press)


of France
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

Mr.. w. E. Bates, of Carlisle was
in the city today.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Daily Cotton Report.

(By McNally Cotton Company
March cotton opened at 31.46; high
est point, 31.77.
Local market, 32c.
Seed, $71.0O.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Railway Control Bill Amended in House Today
(By Associated Press)

2The amended the
making the Interstate Commission The
reported by committee that
in
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Spanish Flag Flying From German Raider
(By Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, Spanish officers have
Spanish flying from the vessel
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

Capt. J. M. Wallace of the Coast
Artillery was the guest Of his mother,
Mrs. jeanette Wallace this week.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
German Army Ordered to
Stop Advance Into Russia
(By Associated Press)

LONDON 2S-The received
regards the information reliable
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
10. S. Attorney and u. S. Marshal
Both From Eastern Carolina
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON Francis
and James H. Sims to
United marshal the Eastern District of South Carolina
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
Immune From Submarines and Mines
(BY Associated Pressl

Associated
ROME 2SState shipping
and mines the ending February
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
No Further Word From Ambassador Francis
(Ry Associated Press)

further word from Ambassador Francis
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28
One Vessel Sunk Last Week
(By Associated Press)

Associated Press)
one 1000 lost by the
enemy submarines mine No fishermen sunk.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-02-28

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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
Resolution Vacating
Office of President
Introduced Monday

Washington, Dec. "A joint
resolution introduced by Representa-
tive Rodenburg of Illinois, republi-
can, proposes that congress declare
President Wilson's trip to Europe
constitutes an inability to discharge
the power and duty of the Office Of
president and that so long as he is
away from the country, the vice
president act as president.
The resolution was dropped into
the bill box without discussion on
the floor. 1t was referred to the ju-
dietary committee.
Senator Sherman of Illinois, re-
publican, announced today that he
would introduce tomorrow a reso-
luton to declare vacant the Office
of president because of Mr.. Will
sons absence and proposing that
the presidents powers and duties
should Immediately devolve upon
the vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
WILSON TO name
N EW SECRETARY
OF 7 REASURy
Successors to Secretary Nc
Adoo Named Tuesday Says
President; Lovett May
Be New Rail Head.

Washington, Dec. 2.-President
Wilson did not leave Washington
tonight and the assumption was that
he would depart some time tomor-
row for New York, where he will
board the liner George Washington
on which he and the other members
of the American peace delegation
will make the voyage to France.
Will Name Appointees.
Inquirers were assured today it was
the presidents purpose to name a
secretary of the treasury and direc-
tor general for the railroads before
he departs for Europe.
In many quarters it is now regard
ed as most certain that the president
will select new director general to
succeed Mr.McAdoo from the pres
ent railroad administration staff and
Rober S. Lovett, director Of capital
expenditures is known to be under
consideration. Walter D. Hines. as
sistant director general is said to
have expressed desire to remain
in his present position.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
The Bees
Free Shoe Fund
To Buy Shoes
For Shoeless Children

There are kiddies in Omaha
who haven't been able to start to
school this year because they
didn't have suitable footwear-for
one thing.
Spanish influenza is responsible
for this condition.
The supporting member Of the
family has been ill and unable to
buy shoes for the children.
This condition has been revealed
by numerous requests from par
ents for shoes for their young
sters-parents who have never
resorted to charity before.
There has never been such a de-
mand on The Bee shoe fund as
has developed this year.
Previously acknowledged ..$742. .es
1sy Rosenthal ............. 500
Dora Waterman, Hooper,
NSo'''s - s......,..... S.W
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
German Troops in Africa
Surrender to Allied Army

Lourenco, Marquee, Portuguese,
East Africa, Dec. General Won
Lettow-Vorbeck, the officer COM
ulanding the German troops who
was driven out of German East
Africa, has surrendered with his
force of 4,435 persons, according to
an official announcement made here
today.
The generals forces consisted Of
so officers, 125 other Europeans,
l,l65 Askaris, 1000 Carriers, Is ma
tive chiefs and 1,l00 male and. fe-
male natives. The Germans will be
sent back to Europe.
The terms of the German armi-
sfice provided for the evacuation by
all German forces operating in East
Africa within perod to be fixed
by the allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
Lansing Advises Filing of
Claims AGAINST Germany

Washington, Dec. 2.-American
citizens were advised in statement
today by Secretary Lansing that
they should file at the State depart
ment within 80 days from Decem-
Der l information concerning losses
sustained through German submar-
inc warfare, either before or after
the United States entered the war.
Losses and details concerning
them, covering cargoes or personal
property or effects, should be sub
mitted where the property was un-
insured or partially insured, and re-
gardless of whether the property
was carried in American or foreign
vessels.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
WATTLES MEETS
STREET CAR men
AT NOON TODAY
Unless Street Railway CON-
pany Recognizes Union at
Meeting Today Strike on
Entire System Threatens.

Representatives of the street car
mems union will meet with Presi-
dent Wattles of the Omaha and
Council Bluffs Street Railway COM
pany at II o'clock today, to learn
the action of the directors in re-
gard to their demands that the
union be recognized. A meeting of
the directors will be held at 10
o'clock.
The employees submitted their de-
mands calling for complete recog-
milton of the union and asked for an
immediate answer. Unuess the de-
mands are met by the company
strike of motormen and conductors
is threatened.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
CUMM|NS WANTS
SENATORS SENT
TO CONFERENCE
IoWan Proposes Upper House
Dispatch Committee to
Peace Meet to Report
on Treaties.

Washington, Dec. 2-Senator Cum
Minis of Iowa, republican, introduced
today a resolution proposing that a
senate committee of four democrats
and four republicans be sent to
France for the peace conference, to
keep the senate informed on ques-
tions arising there.
Senator Kellogg of Minnesota. re-
publican, declared he would oppose
the resolution and hoped it would
be sent to the foreign affairs COM
mittee and there killed.
On motion of Senator Hitchcock
of Nebraska, chairman of the foreign
relations committee, the resolution
was referred to that committee. Ex-
cept for the statement of Senator
Kellogg there was no discussion Of
the merits of the measure.
Text of Resolution.
The resolution proposes:
1T is resolved by the senate that
there be created a committee to be
composed of eight senators-one-
half from the majority and one-half
from the minority-which shall be
charged with the duty of proceeding
to Paris at the proper time in order
to be there present during the said
peace conference.
"The committee shall diligently
inquire with respect to all the facts
pertaining to or material for the
future consideration of the proposed
treaties by the senate and make
itself familiar with all the condi-
tions and circumstances surround
ing the subject and all the reasons
which may exist for and against
the action to be taken. 1t shall
report to the senate upon all such
matters, as often as it may deem it
advisable to do so, and it shall make
a final report at or before the time
that the treaties growing out of the
conference are laid before the senate
for approval, rejection or modihca-
ton.
Government to Foot Bill.
"The committee shall be chosen
in the manner provided in the rules
of the senate for the selection of its
standing committees.
1T is authorized to employ such
secretaries, clerks, stenographers
and messengers as it may deem nee
essary for the discharge of the
duties here imposed upon it.
All the expenses incident to its
work in the United States and
Europe shall be paid from the con-
tingent fund of the senate upon
the certificate of the senator who
shall be chosen chairman of the
committee"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-03
ESTIMATE
FOR ARM Y
Vast Reduction in Expenses
of Conducting Govern
ment During Coming
Year of Peace.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. "A regular
army of approximately 100000 men
is provided for specifically in esti-
mates submitted to congress today
for the fiscal year 1920, beginning
next July. Detailed items on the
pay of the army show that in the
total of $l,922,000,000 asked for, ex-
elusive of the fortihcation estimates,
provision is made for the payment
of only 2l,259 officers and 3S2,667
men of the line and approximately
10000 noncombatant troops with
the requisite staff officers.
The inclusion in the estimates,
however, of five items of pay with
a nominal appropriation of $l00
each asked, shows that the whole
question of the strength of the
army after the conclusion of peace
has been deferred and that supple
mental estimates are to be ex-
pected under these headings when
it is possible to present a completed
project. The items thus held in
suspension are those providing for
the pay of reserve and national
guard officers and men.
Navy Asks More Money.
The naval estimates are framed
on an exactly opposite theory.
Every provision is made for steady
and rapid increase of the fleet, a
total of approximately $434,000,000
being asked. Of that sum $20O,000,-
600 is the first increment of the
proposed new three-year building
program providing for 10 additional
dreadnaughts, six battle cruisers
and 140 other fighting craft. The
remainder of the $434,0O0,0O0 would
60 to complete ships of the first
three-year program.
Secretary Daniels has renewed,
also, the naval emergency fund
item, under which congress appro-
priated $l00,000,000 last year to pro-
vide for the construction of addi-
tional destroyers, submarine chas-
ers and other special craft and to
expedite construction work. This
year, however, the department asks
for $l75,0O0,000.
Army Reduction Large.
Cessation of war will result in a
reduction of government expenses
Off the fiscal year 1920, starting next
July l, to %,443,4l5,83S from the
$24, 1893, 100000 appropriated for the
current year according to tentative
estimates submitted to congress
by Secretary McAdoo, transmitting
the reports of the various depart
ments.
The principal reduction was for
the military establishment, which
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