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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1918-12-14
SATURDAY, DECEMBER ID, 1918

Somebody sent our cat nice red
nccktie. He says that is all right;
that he likes a red tie just as we'll as
a green one.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1918-12-14
LAND SALE

State of South Carolina,
Union County.
Court-of Common Pleas.
Sunnie Weathers, Plaintiff,
Sumpter Weathers, ct al, Defendants.
Pursuant to, an order of the Court
of Common Pleas for said County,
ehe undsrsitf sill, 'on salesday,
January 6,fis19, during legal hours
OF sale, hefots the courthouse door in
Union, }. c., sell to the highest bid
der, at public outcry, the following
lands dhd premises, to wit:
All lose certain three lots or par
cells Of lehd, lying and being in Jones'
vile Township, - id County and
State, snts Aof Sixty
eight e, g fnd thy 0uFths (es.75) acres,
more pr lesSJhe Of which lots was
CONVEYED to Joseph Weathers by J.
w. Cunningham, by deed dated No
vember %, 1892, and recorded in
Book M 81, spage 1858, one lot de-
scribed in deed from Jno. w. Cum
ningham to Jos. Weathers, dated Jan
uary 20, 1894, and the other lot de-
scribed in deed from Benjamin Ken
nedy to Jos. Weathers. dated Decem-
Der IA, 1893. The three tracts to be
sold as one. Terms of sale: Cash;
purchaser to pay for papers and
stamps. w. w. johnson,
Probate Judge, Ex-Officio. Master.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1918-12-14

San Juan, Porto Rico, Nov. 25.-
Porto Rico subscribed $4,723,OOO to
the last Liberty Loan. It's quota was
$4,OOO,OOO.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1918-12-14

Paris Newspaper fund for relief of
people Of Lille reached million and a
quarter francs in three days.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1918-12-14
GERMAN PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE

n lIienu VI ours, Union COunty
boy, who served faithfully on the
Western front, recently sent us a
copy Of two circular letters which
were dropped from German airplanes
behind our lines. These circulars SO
truly portray the cold-blooded ma
terialism of the German, that we pub
l;sh them below:
NEVER SAY DIE"
Don't die till you have to.
What business have you to die
for France, for Alsace- Lorraine. OF
for England in France? Isn't il bet
ter to live anyhow than to die, no
matter for how glorious cause .!
Isn't it better to live and come back
to the old folks at home than to rot
in the shell holes and trenches of
France?
"You have had to hear many high
falutin words about liberty, human
ity', and making the world safe for
Democracy but, honest, now aren't
these catch words merely sugar coat
ing to the bitter pill of making you
spend wretched months far from
home? Do you really believe these
German soldier boys in their faded
gray uniforms on the other side of
"No Mans Land" are hot on the trail
Of your liberties?
"Just like you, they want the war
to end with honor so they can go
back to their home folks. All they
want is chance to live, and let live.
"And so if it should happen to you
to fall into their hands you will find
that they will treat you fair enough
on the principle of live and let live
Why run any more chances than you
have to, you might as well be free
boarder in Germany till the war is
over. YOU DON'T WANT TO DIE
TILL YOU HAVE To-"
The bold effrontery, the cold-b blood
ed, brazen materialist shows so un-
mistakably that one can feel little
less than loathing for a people who
could give expression to such ideals,
and that, too, with seeming assurance
The second circular is like it in
tone, and if anything, even more de-
void of merit. 1t reads as follows:
UTuE pE,TTEp DApT on uArnnv
care you a brave man or a cow
ard?
at takes a brave man to stand up
for his principles. Cowards stand be-
hind leaders and die, imagining that
by so doing they become heroes.
"The motive Of an act is its meas
ure. If you think the war is hell, and
that you as citizen of the United
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27

WHEN one leaves the war zones for
w Paris and bath and the few other
things impossible of securing relative.
ly near the fighting lines. one il struck
with new perspectiVes Aside from the
varied uniforms upon the streets of the
capital. it could hardly be evidenced
there was war on The cafes and
shops are crowded. thronss iill the the
atres and the opera, and the metro or
underground is jammed
Food is abund ant and portions In res.
taurants are as Copious as OF yore, save
sugar. of which little less is given
with the coffee. II Is only when You
go to the suburbs, les banlieues. that the
war meets you again in the harmless
form of smoking Chimneys and the
feverish hustle in factories aud munition
plants.
Coming from where airplane alerts are
frequent. and near where barbed wire
and poison gas abound. one is a trite
shocked by the apparent gayety Of the
bouleVards until one remembers that
the Latin temperament is by nature
such. And then night fals bringing
darkened streets and purriug airplanes
guarding overhead amid the stars.
But behind the question of tempera-
ment il something else that gayety is
combined with courage. that there exist
distinct types of courage--one ignoring
danger and void of fear. the other the
recognition of both and the resolve
to domin lte them Which IS superior:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
WILSON AWAITS REPLY
FROM COUNT CZERNTN
Presidents Next Statement to
World Tribunal Dependent
on Austrian Attitude
HERTLING MlSTRUSTED
WASHINGTON. Feb. -,

President Wilson is waiting upon
Count Caeruin's expected reply to his
last peace terms message before deter
mining his future course as 20 the new
statement before the tribunal Of the
world.
II It shows q concihatory and recep-
tive spirit the President will again APP
pear before Congress to amplyfy hiss
previous statements. according to the
belief among international authorities
today.
whether he would reply to Icrtlne
cannot be stated now.
The general spirit here today. after
diecsting llertling's message. was one
OF rejection. Everywhere the thought was
that Hertling was iusinccrc. that hc
was playing a game. This game. ac-
cording to the general view. was TO try
TO foster paC,dst spirit within the Al
lied nations and 20 try to cause split
among them
Particularly 10 appears 90 bc play.
ing to American public opinion, trying
To distinguish it from the Allies proper.
tie accepts President Wilson's four basic
principles. while AT the same time he at
tRcks the British and French. There is
much of CamouflaEe about his remarks
concerning Belgium, apout selr-deter-
hllnauoh ana about German war aims,
according to the thought here
The disposition Of the Russian prob
lem rs considered a particularly adroit
mancuver. Sclf-detcrmiation IN Lithu-
ania and Courand would he established
with German guns guarding tho bal
lot boxes. Poland would I've Independent.
but 80 hcdGcd about by German control
ANA German threats nearby that it's in
dependence would he null. The promise
not to establish German rule i'm EsthJlia
and lvouia is tho single pledge of free
dom for any of the overruu Russian ter
ritory.
Tho ChanCellors statements regard
ing Germany's war Of defense" are re-
gardcd here rs threadparc sophostrles.
which in the light of German atrocities
appear ludicrous.
Count Czernin, however. may adopt a
different tone. as he has in the past
While the Austrans are 50 linked to
Germany by debt that a break is diff
nCult, Austria's yearning for peace is
| such that the President believes n politi-
| cal offensive should be continued there
just as long as any chance Of separa Il .
peace is possible I'm these circumstances
| he will doubtless appear in Congress
I again If Czernin answers his last mes
! sage,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
TROOPS SENT TO QUELL
DISORDERS IN IRELAND
County Clare. in Munster. Virtually
Under Martial Law as Result
of Outbreaks

LONDON, Feb. 27.--Additional troops
have been sent to aid the police OF
County Glare, Ireland, this action Of dhe
Government being made necessary by
reports on Sunday last OF outbreaks of
lawlCssncss there
London newspapers Of all shades OF
political opinion have received bad ac-
counts OF the alarming spread Of lawless-
ness in the south and west OF Ireland,
and the Dublin correspondent Of the
Times says 1t Is imperative that prompt
and firm steps at repression be taken
by the Government.
County clare. whouce last sunday S
disturbance reports Cnanated, has been
declared a special area under the De-
fcnsc of the Realm act.
Virtually this is q declaration Of mar
tial law. County Glare, In the province
of Munster. is on the western coast of
ireland. Its population Is about 10000.
The chief town Is Ennis. Professor de
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
FOOD INCREASES . p. c.
IN COURSE OF MONTH
Flour, Lard. Bacon and Cornmeal
Show Slight Decrease-25 Per
Cent Jump in Year

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.--Retail food
prices in the United states showed an in
crease OF 2 per cent for the month ended
January Is over the preceding month.
the Labor Department announced today.
-Four Of fifteen necessary food articles
showed a decrease flour, . per cent {;
lard, bacon and corn meal. | per cent
each. Hens show the greatest increase,
s per cent, Eggs and potatoes in
creased per cent each, butter I per
cent and milk per cent.
Sirlon steak. round steak and rib
roast Increased > per cent, pork chops.
ham and sugar. ! per cent each.
During the year ended January -
the price of food AS whole increased
- per cent. All articles showed decided
increase except potatoes. which decreased
16 per cent.
Corn meal jumped - per cent. which
was the greatest change recorded in any
food price Bacon increased 81 per cent
iard 90; pIrh ,, cnoPT -, nam s,,ar ,1E TI
and -four Il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27

! know n tale of two poilus who,
upon reutnrinG from a dangerous recon-
naissancc in which their lives were risked
a hundred tines, upon retailing their
experiences to lieutenant of their
company, were asked.
"Wcre you afraid
'Oh, Yes, my lieutenant" they an
swcred.
rant pis :" said the officer, YOU must
never fear anything Fear Is weak
ness"
Was he right or wrong How accom-
plish the restraint of fear? Are there
value have they? As these questions
come to me. / remember an old manu-
script containing fragment of a
dialogue. apocryphal. perhaps and that
| had copied in IL memorandum book.
| believe it little known. truthful in
attributiOn or not but it so well APP
plies to the thought before mo that |
quote:
Tell INC, is not courage the act of
being afraid and conquering the fear!
How hast thou conquered?
BY the will to conquer. the Joy OF
revenge. the JOY Of rendering evil Ia
those who have acted eNilly against me.
to those who have lucnaced my life
and the land Of my fathers. And the
sursing forward Of shield and spear. the
crushing Of that which opposes their
path"
perhaps this is courage. and il it is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
HUN AVIATORS BOMB
NOTED VENICE PALACES
Mocenigo, Byron's Residence. Hit.
Bomb Falls Near Browning's
Death Place

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Feb
27.--During an air raid OH Venice last
week Teutonic flyers dropped bomb
close to the RezzoniCo Palace, in
which Robert Browning died, on the
Grand Canal. 1t broke the windows
of the palace and It's facade is marked
by fragments from the explosion.
The AIocenigo Palace. where Lord
Byron once stayed, was struck by a
bomb, as also was the PalaZ2o Grassi
The fiescoes by Longhi, which adorr
this palace. escaped damage. but
other parts of the building suffered.
ROME. Feb. 2T.-.\ semiotiicial an
nouncement says enemy airplanes
dropped twenty.seven bombs on in
habited places at Venice, thirty OF
Mestre and five on Castelfranco. Two
persons were killed and nine injured
at Venice and three We're killed al
Mestre. All We're civilians. The ma
terial damage was slight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27

u Is seemingly true, well born OF gem
erous blood. ! can see that IN II there
is joy OF killing equal to Nhe joy OF
living But is there not another sort
of courage? For dost thou not see that
the courage thou dcscribest Is but of
him who forms the idea In which II is
born, and that another sort must be the
portion Of him whom the fortune OF
war frownS upon. as our hero OF Their
mopylac, who held with clcuchcd
iccth as the poet sings? And canst thou
not SOC that even II thou undcrstandest
not this sort OF courage. that 1t rclgncd
in certainty Of defeat, hence was SUI
perior to thine. Hast thou not seen
slaves in battle. without anything to
gain In victory. yet brave and valiant ?"
Thou showest me true. For does not
AjaN in the words of the poet say to
his men, 'Bc pen Of heart. have pride
within thy soul and blush not in the
heat Of battle? which here proveth that
courage is fear Of shame. that hence
there arc three courages. For I do see
that he who under the danger Of his
enemy's sword conquers desire to ny
substitutes more pulSSHnt pas
sion-the idea of native sod the CEN
turics Of effort piously put forth by his
ancestors that appear before him and
that he fights to save.
THE FEAR or SHAME
"Nud since We have found a courage
hat is born OF joy In killing. another
that is born Of fear Of shame. shall we
not bow moro humbly to one that Is en-
viCored by an idea that makes supreme
mental vision over a physical possi-
hilty" For such Is he who fights for
/ love Of native sod. showing the highest
and purcst form Of courage true
| don't know the speakers. because.
as I remember II, the old manuscript
, Gid not give them. But the thoughts
might he worthy of Socrates And in
application they are as modern as yes
tcrday IN these days Of battle. For
every man in the trenches bc he Tom
my or polu or Sammee. who is lighting
for love ur right and justice. ~ lighting
too for native sod. he Il across channel
or across sea; is fighting Tor an idea,
a mental thing that by no means IS
mOnopouzed by those Of mentality
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27

Valera. one of tio Sim Fein LEADERS, y
member CT Parliament for East Clefv
but he has never taken his seat. m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
ALL CANNED GOODS
PUT IN l.. $. CONTROL
Gamers Advised by Food Admins
tration TO Hold adm Make Report
on Supplies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.--Ali Cauners
today were advised by the food admin
istration to retain on hand for war pur-
poses all canned corn. peas, tomatoes,
string beans and salmon.
Reports of such holdings mus. be
made at once to the division Of Co-otdi-
nation of purchases Of the food admin
istration. quantities OF these atocks
mot wanted" win be released promptly
within a few days after receipt of these
reports. This was taken to mean Nir-
tual communicating Of all canned goods
by the food administration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
PARIS SEEMS FREE FROM WAR
AFTER 4 STAY AT THE FRONT
Gay Bouevards Shock to Writer Who Returns From
Danger Zone-Incdent Of Frightened Pous
Reminder of Dialogue on Courage
BY HENRI BAZIN

d.u Erc..ug PoJHc LcdOcr ,h the Aus,t,o' Ar,y ." D.
pARIS Feb. 10. / know tale of two poi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
PRAISES SAMMEES .
FOR RIGHT LIVING
Y. M. c. A. Worker in France
Refutes Charges of Intem-
perance and immortality
BY HENRI BAZIN

StoV 'orrc9pondcnt Ercrh0 ppbiic I,do,r
whh The American Armv Nv France
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, Feb, %.
EefutinE the scathing Indictment re.
ported to have been spread by ncws.
paners In the United states through
Bishop Mcdonald. chairman of the board
on Temperance and public morals Of the
Methodist Church upon alleged condi.
tions among the United states forces in
France. H. G. Evans, editor of the Yeo-
man Shield, who comes from Des Moiues
la, and Is now Y. NJ. G. A. worker In
France. stated today,
II know Bishop Mcdonald and be-
licve him to be great Methodist divine
who would not say anything he be-
licNed to he untrue. But he has been
sadly msnformed in making his rc-
ported statement of conditions in the
army here ! can unhesitatingly state.
from, personal observation, that the
Sammees in France are better behaved
than when in civil life at home. Drunk
enncss has been reduced TO tho vcricst
minimum, There is not oue-tenth aS
much of this evil here as in my home
town or in other American cities. The
restrictions against alcohol are cheer
fully accepted and religously followed
by the soldiers
"'rhe sick rate In January from So
called social diseases among the white
troops was 81 per thousand. I doubt
II any American town. even Of only 1000
or 5000 population. shows such low
rate. Work is going on constantly
among the officers TO promote the hes,
physical and moral conditions among
the troops. Tho home folks should he
proud of the conditions now prevailing
among the soldiers in France"
Your correspondent unhesitatingly cor
roboratcs Mr.. Evans's statement.
Throughout months of personal obscrva-
ton | have seen numerous instances
where general officers and others Of
lesser rank have demonstrated their
painstaking and fatherly interest in the
troops under them, I desire to make
this statement as vigorous as possible.
coming as IL does from frst-hand OBJ
scrvation. Therefore IL has an obvious
value over any secondhand opinion,
however eminent and we'll meaning
, The American public should know their
soldiers in the trenches and behind the
| lines are worthy of the highest praise,
not only as soldiers, hut also as men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-27
Iohn ID. Rockefeller, Jr., Has Mumps

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-John d. Rookie
Teller, Jr, who was expected TO preside
al the meeting in Carnegie Hall held by
the Girls Patriotic Service League Of
the War Camp Community Service, was
nreyented from appearing because OF an
attack of the muInps. lie Is said to be
progressing nicely.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
RuN0RS LACK
! FOUNDATION
Report Of Col. Frames
Death in France is
Groundless.

Last night and this morning
rumors were in circulation to the eff
fect9that Col. j. H. Frame. command
ing officer of what was until recently
the First North Dakota National
Guard regiment, and latterly the
164th U. S. infantry. had been killed
in action on the French battlefield.
| investigation revealed the fact that
thesaIfumors have no foundation of
anyEkind. Z
The rule OF. the war department at
Washington is that as soon as casual
tyF reports are received from abroad,
the relatives of those mentioned in
the reports are Immediately notified.
Inquiry at Grafton. Col. FRAMES
home town. last night and today
brought the reply that no information
had been received there from the war
department.
In-view of this fact, the stories can
be characterized as absolutely
grpundless.
1t may be said. also. that no officer
by the name of Frame has been mem
toned in recent published lists OF men
Killed or wounded abroad.
Apparently the rumor of Col.
FRAMES death was started about a
week or.ten days & when it was cir
Culated rather freely about Grafton
until it reached this city. }
IN addition it is pertinent to remind
the public that the death of a we'll
known army officer like Col. Frame
would have become publicly known
almost Immediately after the receipt
ofsthe official news from General
PerShinr
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
COMMITTEES ARE BUSY
Preparations Being Made for Cclcbra-
ton of April Sixth q

The various committees;-appointed
for the purpose of preparing plans for
an appropriate local celebration of
April. 6, the anniversary Of Americas
wal declaration against Germany,
and also the opening day of the third
Liberty Loan drive, have held meet
ings and report hat they are very
busy perfecting the various details.
The committee on decorations is
considering several elaborate plans
for suitable decorations Of the city on
the day which, it is expected. may Sc
A.e general holiday heresaaapd9s
over the country. The publicity COM
mittee is also at work on a number
of plans.
A special committee was appointed
for drawing up a program of speech
es, etc, for a contemplated indoor
celebration on April 6, and. according
to reports. received this afternoon,
there is a possibility of securing as
the principal speaker of the day one
outside man who is widely known in
many parts of the n
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
BOYS WANTED
FOR RESERVE
Unit Back of Battle Lines to
be Formed by Youths
Here and Elsewhere.

##..' suIE-L ws r-
The Working Reserve for U. s.
boys, is as everyone knows. a regis
tered army of patriotic youths be-
tween the ages of 16 and 81. organ
lied, under the U. S. Department. OF
Labor to help the nation where most
needed to win the war in field and
factory. All boys who are physically
fit, are eligible. Il
H. b. Frame Of the Y. NJ. c. A. has
been appointed enrolling officer in
Grand Forks. and he says that quite
a number Of the high school boys
have taken out applications and are
receiving recruit badges. He wishes
to have as many as possible enroll be-
fore the end of the week.
This reserve does not ask the boys.
ITO leave school. in fact 1t recon-
mends their finishing school thereby
fitting themselves for some essential,
occupation. The boy has his choice
of three units. agricultural. which will
in all probability consist Of farm.
work: Industrial. which will consist
of his working in some industry ..es-
sential in helping win the war. or. he
may Eo5in the vocational unit provid-
ing he. has the necessary training, and
eL.er acLive service ln4 an occupatlDh
important for the purpose Of aiding
the country in winning the war.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
NATURALIZATION
APPLICATIONS
ARE EXAMINED

R. x. Doe. Of Duluth. Mimi, u. S.
naturalization examiner. is today go
ing over the citizenship applications
at the court house. He says that at
the next hearing in Grand Forks
which will be on May IL. there will
be 26 applications to come up of men
desiring to become citizens. OF this
list there is but M who cannot be
admitted, and he will be refused be-
cause he is a German. The law will
not allow anyone belonging to a coun-
try in a state of war with this coun-
try. to become a citizen. ,
Mr.. Doe made the remark that the
courts of the country are becoming
very strict with. and severe. against
slackers, investigating the record of
everyone who comes into court. They
make it their duty to find out if. he
has purchased his share of Liberty
bonds, donated to the Red Cross. Y.
NJ. G. A. and other patriotic organiza-
tions. In several ase men who
have refused to do this while they had
no real reason for not doing SO, have
been refused as witnesses in. court.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
fire ON FAIR
GROUNDS TODAY
Fifty Tons Of Straw Burned
in Forage Building Short
ly After ! O'clock.

y Fire broke out this afternoon short
ly after l O'Clock in the forage
building on the state fair grounds
and within a short time destroyed ap-
tproximateay fifty tons Of straw. val
ance. =
The local fire department immedi-
ately responded to an alarm and at
$3.50 reported that the fire was still
raging. but under control.
At the time of the present writing
there is no indication as to how the
fire started. =
1t was said that there had at no
time been immediate danger to any of
the other buildings on the fair
grounds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
SPEAK TOMORROW NIGHT
Four Minute Men to Appear at Local
Thcatcrs Saturday.

This morning it was enormously
announced that several -Four Minute
Men were scheduled to address audi
enees in the local theaters Non the
subject of the income tax, at this eve
nitfE's performances. /
The speeches will be delivered to-
morrow night by F.. w. Cooley. Hugh
Willis. F. L. Crone and w. r. Nc
lntyre. "a. ...,-t