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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17

The necessary tangent between the
serious aspect OF war and the lighter
side OF normal life was created yes
terday afternoon when The two major
leagues Of baseball clubs started on
their annual race for the worlds
championship.
like the comedy Shakespeare tut
into his tragedies. baseball Will give
10 American life this summer relief
from the tenser moments when the
tales of the slaughter in Picardy fields
come to us
Baseball furnishes natural diver
sson and national tonic every summer
but it will have an added interest this
season. Aside from the speculation
ever the Connie Mack lineup Of the
Boston Sox, the debut OF Miller Hug
gins with the New York Yanks, the
continuance of last years form Of the
Giants and White Sox. the standing Of
the Pirates and Athletics al the bot
tom of the ladder. and our own doc"
waidnaner's entrance into the Amer
can league. the name baseball" will
1 be the center Of interest
Net only will the American citizen
IN The cities where the game is play
"a find q restful diversion and his
afearnoon tonic. but everywhere a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17
OPPOSEsRS TO THBESTY LOAN
HUNTED OUT By GOVERN EST

HarrisonburG. Va. April 16.-Mr.
Kilmer. a representative of the de-
partment of justice in Washington,
spent several days in Harrisonburg
last week in an attempt to round up
persons who had been reported to the
department as guilty of making sediti-
GUS remarks about the government
and opposing the liberty loan cam
paign now being carried on.
The department agent called upon
a mum Der of citizens OF Harrisonnurg
but the result of his visit was not
made public OF course.
From the questions asked by the
agent, however, II could safely be as
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17

No question for long time has
come before the courts of last resort
that carried more serious significance
affecting The tax interests ct Virginia
Than the matter pertaining to the tax
ing Of foreign corporations which has
recently been settled finally and FOR,
ever by the supreme court or the
United States.
Virginia taz system upon foreign
corporations is based upon the CAPT
Filtration Of tho companies sraou-
ated by classes between certain mini
nun, and maximum limits, The qucs-
tion arose whether il was 81 tax upon
property outside Of the state II was
indeed an interesting matter Of Law
for no state may place burden upon
foreign assets.
The trainers Of the Law however.
having in mind the well-esta hlshcd
doctrine, classified the foreign corPo-
ra;ions in blocks embraced between
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17
BASEBALL. THE AMERICAN TONIC.

newspaper sporting sheet goes a ready
follower OF the game is found
Our soldier boys. who have been
Gent across the waters to fight for
democracy. have made baseball an
important part Of their existence.
Uncle Sam introduced the Eame into
the army life as soon Is the army
training began Tho soldiers haSc
taken the game with them into the
trenches in France. and it has boen
oatimsted that 70 600 basebAlls will he
used this summer ny them.
I Altogether they are making a good
sport OF good sport
Hank Gowdy. the former Boston
catcher, now on the battle front,
speaks for the soldier in the follow
ing extract from one Of his letters
You can take it from me, base
bail plays big part in our plans We
need 10 play The game and we need
to read about the doings in the big
baseball circuits in the States- It's
like getting money from home to read
National league box score and see
who drove in the winning run
And although the Richmond fans
will have TO depend on the Virginia
l~ague. The American tonic has ar
rived.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17
SEED POTATOES

Irish Cobbiers, per 15o-lb. bags,
f-2c per III. Early Rose, per l50-lb.
bags, Sc per ID. Yellow Seed Sweet
Potatoes or Vans, per standard bar
rel, $3.50. Immediate shipments. Sen i
us your orders,
j. A. HFTSLER'S SONS.
u. S. r. A. license No. O2S7s.
1924 r. Gary st. Richmond, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17
A WELL EARNED COURT VICTORY.

certain limits OF capitalization. 1t is
this method Of taxation which the su-
prone court holds to he within tho
power Of the state 10 enforce
Had tho court decided otherwise, II
would have destroyed the system
which Virginia, by law, has inaugu
rated. and the statute which prevents
outside corporations from coming into
the state without paying their Just
proportion Of the taxes would have
been void and Of no, effect It would
have subjected every domestic corpo-
ration 10 unequal competition, and de-
prtvod the state of Virginia Of thou
sands Of dollars Of revenue for the
aoxt two years.
Assistant Attorney General Hank
represented the commonwealth
throughout the proceedings and
through ali the courts, and the inter
csts Of the state have been diligently
aud ably supported in this very inter
ostiue and serious controversy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17

So Inch III a dras
Voiles. A new, pretty
material, very soft fin
ished, in the dainty,
cool, woven designs so
much in demand; 29c q
yard.
40 Inch Plaid Voiles,
Bingham Stripes; com
binations of colors IN
usual even in high
priced materials. These
Voilcs offer a satisfac-
tory solution to the
problem of fashionable
designs in comfortable
materials; 29c a yard.
An Assorted Lot Of
Woven and Printed
Voiles, in stripes, plaids
and neat designs. All
good patterns and real
ly wonderful values;
25c a yard.
French Wolfe, 27- inch
goods, in immense as
sortment of patterns,
copied from high-pric-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17

ed imported voiles; also
a large range of staple
designs. Special, 15c a
yard.
Yard Wide Dotted
Swisses, floral designs
on a splendid quality
dotted Swiss; crisp and
cool; Csc a yard.
27-Inch Batistes; one
of the seasons popular
cloths; staple and &C.
centric patterns, in
plaids, checks, stripes
and cubist designs; also
solid colors; 19c a yard.
Windsor Foulards. A
splendid imitation OF
the new foulard silks;
light and dark pat
terms; also a few most
attractive plaids in
popular colorings; Csc
a yard.
Paris Foulards, al
dark patterns; SOC a
yard.
Rasexnen w est.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17

who says he is personally acuuatrt ed
with the kaiser. was detained by the
federal authorities because he could
show no naturalization papers He
asserted he had served in the German
army
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-17
for Summer Frocks

voiles, Tissues, Flaxons, Lawns, Batistes and
Bingham Voiles; patterns most desirable for
ladies' and children IS dresses are offered in big
assortment in Basement Dry Goods Section.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
NOTICE TO MILLERS

The National Food Administration
no longer furnish millcrs certificates
free. Each miller in the future vii!
have to arrange for his own certifi-
Gates.
| have arranged with The Union
Times Company to print these GER
tifcates at a REASONABLE price for the
millers of this county.
There has been so much Irregular
ity in some written certificates that
have been accepted by merchants
that the Food Administration forbids
their future use.
After May 25th no merchant will
be allowed to supply flour except on
the regular printed form
Lowndes Browning,
Food Administrator Union County.
151-4t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
OUR HITCH IN HELL

Pm sitting here and thinking of the
things l left behind,
And I hate to put on paper what is
running through my mind.
We have sunk hundred submarines
and cleared the seas for miles
around
And meaner place this side of hell,
1 know it can't be found.
But there's still one consolation,
gather closely while l tell;
When we die we're going to heaven,
for we've done our hitch in
hell.
We have hundred galleys, for the
cooks to stew our beans,
We stood a hundred sea watches and
snuffed out submarines,
We've washed million dishes and
peeled million spuds,
We've lashed hundred hammocks
and washed hundred duds.
The number of parades we've made
isn't very hard to tell
But We'll parade in heaven, for we've
done our hitch in hell.
We have sunk a hundred submarines
which have tried to sink our
ships,
And we kept the agonizinG cries of
death from many innocent lips;
We steamed thousand miles and
landed soldiers at all camps,
We have shaken million sea weeds
from out our navy pants,
But when at sea our work is done
our friends will tell,
When they died they went to heaven,
for they done their hitch in
When the final taps are sounded and
we lay aside our cares,
And we do the very best parade right
up the golden stairs,
And the angels bid us welcome when
the harps begin to play.
1t is them who will hear st. Peter
tell us loudly with a yell,
"Just take front seat, boys, for
you've done your hitch in
hell"
R. Chaffman, Sea-,
j. Bradford, Sea-,
U. S. S. Florida
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
PACOLET, ROUTE 2

Pacolet, Route 2, May 14-We all
had good rain last week which we
all were glad to see. Everything is
looking fine since the refreshing
rain came.
Mrs. Eugene Hedgepath and little
grandson spent the weekend with
relatives in Pacolet.
Mesdames B. Mabry and w. A.
Tweed were the guests of Mrs. Clyde
Deaton Monday afternoon.
Miss Bessie McBryde was the guest
of Miss Otha Hart Saturday after
noon.
E. F. Smith was business visitor
to Union Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Evans spent the
weekend with relatives in Spartan
burg.
Sted Fowler of Jonesville was a
visitor on the Route Sunday.
Shell Littlejohn spent Sunday
afternoon with his sister, Mrs. H. P.
Evans.
L. L. Vaughan and family attended
services at Ell Bethel Sunday after
noon.
Miss Nell Mabry spent the last
weekend with her brother, R. N.
Mabry of Jonesville.
Mack Garner of Jonesville Route
3 spent Sunday with Lewis Evans.
Misses Effie and Agnes Jones were
the guests of Miss Ethel Freeman
Monday.
Mrs. j. B. Freeman and daughter,
Evie of Cedar Springs spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. McBryde.
Lewis Garner, Clyde Fowler, Sid
ney Blackwood were visitors at the
Mabry's Sunday school Sunday.
The White Stone school closed last
Friday and on the following night an
entertainment was given, the children
were well trained and each carried
out it's part we'll
Fred Brown attended the play at
White Stone Friday night.
Guy Mabry spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Mabry.
Brown Eyes"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
WHEN A CUP OF
COFFEE TASTES LIKE
A MILLION DOLLARS
He Got His Cup and Then
Went onto Death.

Through the establishment Of the
line of communication canteens In
France the American Red Cross is set
ting records in serving hot coffee, Co
Goa and sandwiches to the troOps One
of these refreshment units made an
other new record recently, serving
more than $4,000 meals in ono week.
At another cup Of coffee was served
every ten seconds for q period of two
consecutive hours.
In single week these lines of COM
municatfOn canteens often serve $4,000
American and French soldiers.
Soldiers In Box Cars.
Do our soldiers and their allies real.
ly want this form of Red Cross serv.
ice2 A letter from a young American
aviator, a 1917 graduate Of Princeton
University. Is probably typical. 1t
might be added that this man has since
been reported killed after bringing
down German Taube. "A so mile
train ride over here" he said, "instead
Of taking u few hours may take days.
When we stop at a Red Cross canteen
you can bet that . cup Of coffee tastes
like million dsllars"
1t is not always possible for regi-
ment to provide sufficient food and hot
coffee en- these long journeys, where
the psen must often be packed stand
Ing into unheated box cars ordinarily
used for carrying horses. SO imagine
for yourself the warmth, the cheer, the
comfort that piping hot coffee and
good sandwiches bring to our boys aft
er a night on such Journey You
can just bet that II stiffens a mans
courage. Your Red Cross is handing
out this renewed courage by the piping
hot cupful.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
A MOTHERS PROMISE,
TO HER SON
By KATHLEEN NORRIS

My Dear One-Pm writing this very,
very small and on the thinnest of pa
per, SO that tightly folded 1t may slip
into one Of the olive drab pockets of
your new uniform without encroaching
for the tiniest part of an inch upon all
the new things that you must have
there-the passports and identified
tion slips and photograph, the knife
and pen and writing pad, the lists
and numbers and names and ciphers,
the address book and the thin manual
you have been studying so hard and
the slim little Bible, for this letter is
part of your equipment, too, or at
least / like to think that 1t Is.
Pm going to tell you in 1t Just one
or two of the things we've been try
ing not to sayin these last days. You've
said to yourself. haven't you, that
there were possibilities that I, thank
God, hadn't seemed to think of.
You've marvelled gratefully, haven't
you, that l could say goodby with
dry eyes and talk about what we
should do when the war is over. NV
dear, there Is nothing-nothing-t
can happen to you that haven't fore
seen In every detail. since May. since
the very beginning Of 1t ALL / know
that some of our men are not going to
come back. i knOw-as | write this
In the room you lOve-that your fin
gers may tumble for this little piece
OF paper In some dreadful hour, q
month or two months or six months
from now, just to read It over once
more for the last time. just to feel
in your fingers out there in a shell
lighted battlefield something that
have tOuched-for goodbye.
And thinking Of all this for almost
q year while you've been getting
ready to go I've been getting ready to
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16

stay. Just as you planned / planned.
and l said to my self: when the time
comes for us to part / shall make him
promise" Dear ,one, this is my
promise, and l make 1t for the term
Of your own--"for the duration of the
present war"
promise you that while you are
away, whether 1t is months or years,
nothing except what l can give YOU
and give all the others shall fill nav
life. / promise you that / shall de-
vote myself. here in safety, to the
work of making what you do easier
and stronger and safer for you. I
promise you that / shall give-and
give and give-for the Cause Not
the money / can spare, not the time
have left when everything else Is
done, but all the money, all the time,
all the energy havel
Your whole ife has been altered,
has been set to sterner and graver
music. So shall mine be. You will
know self denial, privatiOn and fatigue
while the war la sts So shall know
them. Even If b lack news comes. even
II the blackest comes, I shall remem-
ber that against your brave heart this
promise Is restin &, and I shall 20 on.
And while there | s one man among eur
million and anon & the millions Of our
allies who needs clothing and nursing
and comforts and solace for your sake
I shall not fail i'm
Perhaps in God's goodness this note
will come safely back to me In the
olive drab pocket. and we will smile
over 1t together. But. remember, until
that hour comes shall be always busy
filling my own sm all place In the great
machine OF mercy and as truly under
the colors over here as you are over
there. God bless you'll
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
LOWER FAIR FOREST

Lower Fair Forest, May 15.-Some
of our people went out to Union Sat
urday to see our flag unfurled. Unicn
has lots of things to be proud of. The
old soldiers were there and enjoyed
a feast given them by the good wo-
men of Union.
Guess Mr.. Hoover would not grum-
bic about them having good things
to eat. We all hope the time has past
for them to want for things to eat.
Mr. and Mrs. Page, Miss Ora
Page and Henry Smith of Jonesville
spent Sunday at Ed. Smiths
Mrs. r. c. Bishop and r. c. Bishop.
Jr., spent Sunday at the home of w.
w. Bishop
Mrs. Fincher Lawson and children
from Lockhart spent the weekend at
the home of b. c. Greer.
Mrs. Gordon Bishop spent the
weekend with relatives in Union.
Mrs. Charles Ray and Charles. Jr..
spent Sunday with her brother, O. r.
Gallman in Spartanburg.
Mrs. Milton Willis and son Dan.
from Spartanburg spent the weekend
with relatives here
Miss Sue Greer spent the weekend
ut home.
Ben Bishop and Johnnie Greer mo-
torcd to Spartanburg on Sunday.
Mrs. T. NJ. Gregory and children of
Santuc spent the weekend with her
sister. Mrs. J. +. Bishop.
c l.. Ray and little daughter
Margaret returned Tuesday night
from Atlanta where Margaret has
been for treatment.
Fant Bishop and Henry Foster of
Santuc spent the week end with rcla-
tives here.
Mrs. Sanford Wilburn is visiting
relatives in Spartanburg.
Miss Alne Pruitt of Union spent
the past week wit her brother, S. l..
Pruitt.
Furman Wilburn OF Spartanburg
spent the weekend ut home.
Undinc
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
TRAINING DOGS TO
LEAD THE BLIND

Plessis-Trevise, France, April 10
Correspondence of the Associated
Press )-Training of dogs to lead the
blind has become an important inst-
tuition here where thousands of ami
mails will eventually be prepared ia
lead sightless soldiers. The work is
being done under the direction of the
military authorities by amateurs who
owned kennels of police and hunting
dogs before the war.
Several hundred poodles are con-
tinually trotting about the neighbor-
hood and through the village, some
of the graduates" of the big train
ing school, leading "poilus" who left
their sight in the trenches or in the
battlefield. This real experience puts
the finishing touch to the dogs, edu-
cation.
The training is divided into two
periods, during the first of which the
dog learns what is called "carriage,' -
or road behavior, abstcnance from
quarrels and resistance to tempta-
tions to playing with other dogs, neg
lect of garbage boxes and butcher
shops. Next he is taught avoid
obstacles and how to pick his
way across the street with regard for
vehicles.
The he is turned over to a sight
less hero of the war and kept under
observation for few days to make
sure that his training is complete.
The blind man, too requires a lit
tie training with the dog, for he finds
it an entirely different matter to fol-
low the string after having been led
by the arm. Guided by a person, he
abandons himself to his conductor
and all notion of self-reliance, feel
ing that he is dominated by another
will than his own. Consequently he
insufficiently develops his remaining
senses to make up for the one that
is lacking. Led by a dog which must
be ordered, no matter how efficient
his training, he develops the senses
of touch and hearing with remark
able rapidity through the necessity
of remaining constantly attentive.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
CARD OF THANKS

l desire to express my sincere
thanks to the voters of the city of
Union for the honor they have con-
ferred upon me in choosing me as the
nominee for mayor of the city of
Union, and pledge each one of you
that l will use my best endeavor to
give the city good administration.
l will go into office with good will to
all, and with the desire to have the
entire citizenship stand by me in
making Union a bigger and better
city.
1t. r p Morgan.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
NEW HOPE

New Hope, May 15.-Since our last
writing have had lots of rain which
has put farming work behind some.
In some places the cotton is coming
up very slow.
f. L. Bishop took dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Fowler Sunday and
reported a fine dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. /. Horton of
Greenville visited in this community
Sunday.
Dewitt Whitlock of Spartanburg
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
W. Whitlock.
Vero.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16

Austria wants peace with Italy. A
dish of spaghetti would taste good
after her long fast.
Somebody write in to know why
aviators wear spurs. Possibly to
speed up a nose-dive.
If eating onions will restore the
hair, then the bald-headed row will
become onion line.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
j. Ii. BARTLES.
FOR MtGISTR ATE

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for election to the Office of Mag
istrate for Union Township. Union
County, S. c., and pledge myself to
abide the decision Of the Democratic
Primary. +. X. GODSHALL.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16

For Indigestion, Constipation or
Biliousness
Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAx-FoS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co.. manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Quinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
FOR TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the position of
Township Commissioner for Jonesville
Township, Union County; and pledge
myself to abide the result Of the Dem
ocratic Primary.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
T. G. DUNCAN.

| hereby announce to the Democrats
of Union County that | am candi-
date for reelection to the State Senate
under the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic party.
J. GORDON HUGHES.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
w. II. PAGE.

I hereby announce my self candi'
date for election to the Office of town.
ship Commissioner for Jonesville,
Union County and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic
Primary election.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
CANDIDATE CARDS
FOR STATE SENATE.

/ hereby announce myself candi
date to represent Union county in the
State Senate and shall abide the de-
cision of the Democratic primary cleo
ton
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-05-16
]. G.. BISHOP.

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the office of Town
ship Commissioner for Bogansville
Township, Union County, and pledge
myself to abide by the decision of the
Democratic primary.
If elected l will discharge the du-
ties of the office to the best of my
ability
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-05

% oER JERSEY % the P@ but s @ n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-05

NEVER BEFORE in their
luscious history have the
Jersey peaches had as
"pickers" persons quite
so commensurate with
them in fairness as is the.
case with this years suf-
fragists.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-08
BELLAIRE
To Enforce Vag Law.

Owing II III. general movement -
rid uh!u ~ Ill tit"r~ and inuuStr'al
parasites ,;uN. rr"r COX has aSH''! t'!''
Cu-up.rntiur OF count and cay officials
to punish al, persons. VIII" ar" ahle
bodied men and rc!uS" |" w"r" or ISN
for work.
Section laln9 AZ rho rhio genera! code
will b. rgId;y enforced. a:!t! th'' section
follows:
Whoever. t".:n@ 'la!' person adj"
70 perform manE,tl labor. has Not made.
reasonable, cifur: :" procure employ
mon, "r h:l:; r,fu>,1,. - labor at r"aS"n-
able prt,.e - "A Vaprant o. common beg
gar and shall b. tined moi NOR" than
$50 and sentenced - hard labor III Jal!
until the fine - PAID. For such labor
he shall receiv" credit upon IN" TIM and
costs at the rat" -! - cents per day.
Persons living in cities or villages arr
requested to report tn" names 81 All
able bodied men who refuse ~ work "T
look for work ~ tn. mayors AZ their
respective. towns Persons living IN the
rural districts arc requested :" report
tho names and correct address ri all
able bodied men who rc!uS" "a work 10
the county prosecutor or sheriff " Bel
mont county.
County and cry officials ar" asking
the cooperation Of ali patriotic CITIZENS
10 aid Them 20 drive th,' oilers IL wlrrk.
and judging from tn. Number % m'.i;
that can b,. sect. In IL. streets. DArhInn-
ling there ar. qu.tr I, "Uinh"r IL ;hc
county.