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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28
MURDER AT TRIMBLE.
Operator Garrett Shot Through
Heart by Stranger.

An unfortunate and deplorable mur.
der occurred at Trimble, Tenn, at Lie
O'Clock Sunday morning. r. S. Garrett,
the night telegraph operator for the
Illinois Central Railroad, was shot and
instantly killed by Clarence Hendricks,
formerly Of Trimble, but whose home
at present is at Phoenix, Arizona. Gar
rett did not even know Hendricks.
Young CARROTS home is at Jackson,
his mother living on Chester street ex-
tension. He had been working at Trim
Bile only a short time.
According to the report which reaches
us, Garrett was on the inside of the of
fee and Hendricks on the outside at
window which was up, the night being
warm. Two other men were on the in
side of the Office and probably one or
two outside. 1t is said Hendricks had
been drinking. He asked man on the
inside for his cigarette. Hendricks ac-
cidentally dropped his pistol inside the
window on the bench. Garrett told him
to be more careful, as he might kill
somebody that he was not intending to
kill with it. A few words passed aad
Garrett leaned over caught hold of
the chair he was sitting in to move it SO
as to get out of the way Of the pistol.
AS he did so he turned his right side
toward Hendricks, who fired at him,
The ball passing through his body from
The rear and piercing bis heart. Hen
tricks and friend named Bill StaIlings, |
led when they saw Garrett had been
killed. The Sheriff OF Dyer County was
ient for, who, with Deputy Sheriff L.
J. Robertson, followed the route taken
~ Hendricks, but failed to overtake
lim.
The body Of Garrett was shipped to
Jackson for burial. = Fulton Leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28
NEWS NOTES.

The United States has made public a
statement defining its attitude toward
the ultimatum issued by Japan to Ger
many. Although it intends to main
tain its attitude Of strict neutrality the
Government states that Japan must not
seek to aggiandize any territory, must
restore Klau Chaw to China and take
no action in any other part Of China
without consulting the United States.
The rites OF absolution we're performed
on the body OF Pope Plus x. in the
chapel Of the Blessed Sacrament in ST.
Peters. The body was viewed by
thousands during the day. The report
Of the death Of the sister Of Pope Plus
x. came through telegraphic error ia
a cable to London, which the Associated
Press sent on to this country.
The Federal Reserve Board announced
that it was ready to hear appeals from
the decision Of the Organization Com
mittee in the selection OF the twelve
sites for the Federal reserve banks.
Louisville bankers are expected to pro-
lest against the division Of Kentucky
and ask that the whole State be placed
% one group.
A call for 151 hr;nos tha coal uyosor
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28

by German men-of-war to make pos
sible a great expansion Of the Empire
as colonial power. Great Britain must
be not only outpointed by German mer-
chants in the peaceful fight for COM
mercial growth, but must be crushed
as a marine power to make way for
German territorial aggrandizement.
Although Germany is in some re-
spects ultra-modern the Kaiser has
treated his office, in public documents
and speeches, as an agency Of God.
Although he has been for some time
known as the War Lord, . the Kaiser
is novice in war. His military edu-
cation is theoretic. He has loved his
army and navy as a boy loves glitter
ing weapon which he has never used.
Neither be nor any officer OF the allies
auayed against him knows whether he
las the genius Of generalship. That
he is confident goes without saying.
Self-reliance is his distinguishing char
acteristic. 1t is interesting in connec-
ton with the heavy losses suffered by
the Germans in their Intellectual charges
during the early days Of fighting before
the forts at Liege to read prophecy
made by German contributor to an
American magazine several years ago
and recalled to print by the inaugural
tion of the European war. The critic
Of the Kaiser's methods, as revealed in
maneuvers, said that he fought as if
old-fashioned smooth bores were the
only fire arms in existence, and that il
in any future war he should rely upon
cavalry and infantry charges in COM
pact formation across territory swept
by the enemy's fire mot man nor
horse will reach the object OF attack"
Upon several occasions, notably in
the Balkan War, the German Emperor
has been factor for the preservation
OF peace between the great Powers OF
Europe. But he has, apparently, never
swerved from his ambition to extend
his empire, and the expansion planned
has always contemplated the removal
Of British supremacy as being essential.
There are, OF course, differences OF
opinion among disinterested observers,
as to whether the Kaiser deliberately
intended to occasion at this time the
war that is now in progress and pop
Ilarly charged to his account, but those
who believe that the Emperor OF Ger
many, after period OF 'watchful wait
ng' had decided that his military and
naval equipment was sufficient, and
hat now was the time to strike, are
AT any rate Germany is into
to win or lose, and the Emperor Of
Germany will comeSout Of it either with
lis life dream realized or his cherished
llusion shattered. In the event OF de-
eat be would be fortunate il his could
e the fate of kings in ancient times
Tho led their armies personally and
ftentimes, fell mortally wounded be-
pre- the rush Of conquering foe.
The Kaiser flashes a maiden sword
tfifty-fve, with everything risked upon
le issue between the allies on one side.
nd Austria and Germany on the other.
[e is decidedly the most dramatic figure
modern times. But the period Is
ne little inclined to indorse the aspira-
ons Of rulers who dream Of conquest.
therefore, the Kaiser, insofar as world
pinion goes, has more to lose and less
win than had War Lord" Of an
ent times -Courier-Jourpal.
Atr-xvrr Nr<>rr-r-~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28

against 0,8SS the week before the war
They killed only II, ,512 cattle last week,
as against 21 1886 the week before the
war, and only sO.ss4 sheep last week.
as against 46, 1876 the week before the
war.
BUSINESS MEN PATRIOTIC.
These are first hand facts from our
own business. They are to be paralleled,
no doubt, in that of every packing COM
pany. They tell the whole story as to
price. If we could get the live stock
we would be glad to run to capacity,
but it isn't to be had. Only the other
day we were able to fill but one-third Of
an order from one cf the nations now at
war simply because the raw material
could not be had
But believe conditions generally are
settling. The live stock shortage will
not permit low meat prices, but steadier
business conditions should eliminate
violent jumps. This should apply in
all lines of business.
As nation we are financially, in
dustrially and commercially strong and
sound. Our business men are as pa
triotic as any other element in our popu-
lation, and are not looking for chances
to squeeze an extra dollar out Of abb
normal conditions. II we all keep cool
and good natured We will pull through
this unusual situation to the satisfaction
of everybody. Reprinted from Chicago
August 13, 1914.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28

A call for $50 brings the coal wagon.
Union City Ice & Coal Go.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28
BIG FAIR AT FULTON, KY,
TO Be BETTER THAN EVER
Five Big Days, September |, 2, 3
A and 5, 1914.

At no time during the history Of the
Fulton County Fair has such extensive
preparations been made to entertain the
crowds that will attend. Many new fea-
lures will be introduced never before
witnessed in this section of the coun-
try. The racing program and show
rings will be unusually good. The ex-
hibits will be larger and better than
ever, the music and automobile racing
extraordinary. In fact, not dull mo-
ment during the entire FIVE days.
Special low rates and accommodate
ing railroad service make it convenient
for everybody to attend the fair, the
biggest and best in the history Of Full
ton.
Meet me at the Fulton County Fair,
Fulton, KY, Sept. 1-5.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-08-28

We have farms for sale in every sec
ton Of Obion County and quite num-
Der of them in the central and western
part of Fulton County. We can suit
you in any price land you want.
DAVIS & RUSSELL,
Real Estate Agents.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
BUSINESS.

Our business shows healthy fnersas6
in 1915 over that Of 1913. We modestiy
think that some of this is owing to cur
personal efforts. the co-operation ana
splendid team work Of the employees,
but I believe that it Is due IN a large
measure TO the determlnation OF the eiti-
zsns OF Washington to patronize WASH
Ington interests. Washington industries,
Washington business houses, &
There Is no doubt in my mind. at least
that large sums Of money have been
spent annually in the past in other cities
by the citizens of Washington.
Not so many years back great numbers
felt that they had TO go either TO Baltic
more, Philadelphia, or New York to shop,
but the development OF the washington
stores along broad lines, the employmens
by them o. buyers Of taste and discern
ment has placed the stores Of Washing
ton on an eoslal footing with any, be-
lieve, in the worlds When one stops 10
think that the population of washington
il made up Of people from every State
and Territory, as well as people from
every country on the face Of the GLOBE
one can get an idea OF the tastes ana
fancies and demands that the Washington
merchants must cater to- They are doing
this at the present time in highly sat-
isfactory manner. People coming TO
Washington from other cities and othey
States are finding. in some cases. greatly
to their surprise. that they can ind In
the Washington stores just what they
want and really at better prices than
they can get in their home city or town
This remark has been made to me on
many occasions in the past year by peo-
pie prominent in social and political life.
The idea that was prevalent in many
minds a few years back that Washing
ton stores were second class" to say
the least and what they did have they
asked a very much higher price for than
Il could be purchased for in adjacent
cities or towns. has practically disap-
peared and in its place is the first thoughs
that they can buy what they desire. be
II ordinary or entirely out Of the ordin-
lry. in the Washington stores and know
that the price will be as low as in any
other city or town in our country.
Having established this sound basis 90
merchandising. and won the confidence
OF all our people, il is but natural that
the business Of the Washington mer.
chants will grow steadily as the city does1
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

modest appropriation which We have re-
quested.
?. Trolley freight service on all WASH
inSton car lines between midnight and
p. m With this service we can bring
produce from fifty miles around in larger
quantities and at less expense than at
present.
J. Improvement OF equipment and en-
largement of force in the weights and
measures division. A new s5-ton scale
for guaranteed Weighing is to be put into
service near the Baltimore and Ohio
freight terminal and request has been
made for equipment adequate to proper
ly test and regulate the heavy scales
now commonly used in Weighing coal.
With this equipment and with the en-
larged force which we expect Congress
TO grant us, we believe We can help the
coal dealers to do better by their GUS
toners than has been possible before
There are, Of course, many other inn
proYements ahead. but these are the
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Of parking regulations for automobiles to
relieve congestion in the business dis
trict was also important. More than
$4,000 in judgments obtained against the
District in the lower court were reversed
by the Court OF Appeals. The work in
the Police and Juvenile courts has been
very heavy.
In the public utilities branch of the Of
fee of the corporation counsel, almost
all matters which have come before the
commission have gone through this Of
fee in one way or another. The orders
assuming Jurisdiction over the taxicab
companies have been sustained by the
lower court, and are now pending in the
Court of Appeals. Regulations for the
gas service have been prepared and
adopted, and those for the electric serv-
ice are now pending. The valuation of
the public utilities Is going along rapidly,
and the moment il is completed the flx-
ing of proper rates for these services
and the subject Of universal free trsns-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Villa ordered attack on Tampico.
Guy Mason, A. Coulter Wells, and w.
W. Spalding named as plaza commits
sion.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Eng
land died near battle front In France.
Launch from United States cruIsed Ten
nessee fired on IN harbor OF Smyrna from
Turkish forts on shore
Villa marched on Mexico City to depose
CarranZa-
Gen. Gutierrez chosen provisional preSi-
dent by Aguascalientes conference.
District vice s4uad designated by chief
Of police.
Lewis johnson & Co., local bankers,
went into hands OF receivers.
Bulgarian chamber of deputies approved
policy of neutrality.
War loan Of Sl,75GOOO.OCO subscribed in
England
Vera Cruz evacuated by American
troops.
Reign of terror in Vera Cruz following
withdrawal OF troops.
Produce commission merchants Of
Washington filed demurrer 10 indictments
charging violation OF antitrust law in
boosting food prices.
Greed NJ. Fulton and NJ. W. Sullivan,
local attorneys. indicted for embezzle-
ment.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

fers will probably come before the COM
mission Immediately. Complete prepara-
ton to handle the legal questions in
volved in all OF these matters Is being
made in this Office. The work Of the Of
flee is well up to date. Whatever credit
may be due for the handling of the work
sof this ofice should be given to Francis
H Stevens, James Francis Smith, Roger
J. Whiteford, and Robert L. williams,
with whom have the honor to be asso-
ciated in this service, and whose efforts
have been able and faithful. and in the
Police and Juvenile courts to George r.
Taggart and Gus Schuldt.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
JANUARY.

Rhinelander Waldo, police commission
er Of New York City, removed from office
by Mayor Kline.
King of Belgium announced the grant
, ing OF autonomous government to Bel
gian possessions in the Kongo.
Three regiments OF Chinese troops re-
volted, procialming Independence Of pro-
vince of Yun-yan in name Of DIR. Sun Vat
sen. former provisional president
Rrnest L. Thurston elected superintend'
ent Of District schools to succeed DR.
William NJ Davidson. resigned.
OH steamer Oklahoma split in twain
OF Jersey coast, carrying twenty-five
down with her. Thirteen rescued.
-Four hundred United States marines
ordered from Panama to Mexico.
Plot of Turks to proclaim IzZet Pasha
king of Albania frustrated by arrest OF
conspirators.
Knights Of Columbus gave $4,000 to
the Catholic University of America al
Washington.
Feed store of W. NJ. Gait & Co, First
100000 by fire.
Legal responsibility OF United States for
one-half of debt of the District of Colum-
bia definitely established IN final decision
by George E. Downey, Controller Of the
Treasury.
president Wilson laid down program of
trust reform legislation, proposing elim-
ination of interlocking direGtorates.
Mexico defaVlted in payment of all in
terest on public debts.
Prince of wied refused crown Of Al
bania until international loan should be
arranged.
Chinese parliament dissolved by pres
ideRtial proclamation after weeks OF sus-
pended authority.
Southern Japan visited by volcanic dis
aster. communities being ruined and
thousands Of lives lost
Local taxi cab companies instituted
suits to enjoin the enforcement of regu-
lations imposed by Public Utilities Com
mission.
Hearing requested for Deputy Fire
Chief Andrew ]. Sullivan. who had been
asked by Commissioner Siddons to resign.
President Wilson declared TO Congress
his friendIiness to big business. Anti
trust bills embodying his economic pro-
gram introduced in Congress.
John Skelton Williams appointed Con-
troller Of currency.
Fourteen nations signed safety at sea
regulations at London.
French protested to Huerta against sus-
pension of payment on Mexican bonds.
John Lind. personal representative of
PRESIDENT wilson, nelu conferences IN
Vera Cruz with Mexican officials.
Representative Ben johnson and At
torney ]. R. Shields came to blows before
meeting of House District of Columbia
Committee.
Col. George W. Goethals named gov
eTnor of Canal Zone.
Haitien rebels seized Port au Prince;
American and German marines landed to
protect interests of countrymen.
Denmark and United States signed ar
bitration agreement.
Kenyon red-light bill passed by Con-
gress.'
ownership OF gas plants.
Arlington Hotel tract sold at public
auction to Richmond syndicate for $780,
600. Trustees cancelled sale because cash
deposit was not made within specified
time.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

The calendars of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia show that the
District has one-twentieth OF the total
litigation before that court on the civil
side, and IL has about one-eighth Of the
cases calendared in the Court of Appeals.
This gives some idea Of the actual
amount of litigation affecting sthe Dis
trict now pending. The preparation and
trial of these cases compel a great deal
OF work. When II is remembered that in
addition to the trial work the ofiice rem
ders about 400 formal written opinions
annually, many Of which require much
time and care in preparation, and also
considers all Of the contracts, bonds. and
other matters of a similar character,
some idea may be obtained of the scope
OF its work Perhaps the most arduous
piece of work during the recent year was
the handling of loan shark cases and the
practical closing up of this illegitimate
business The complete rennodeling Of
the trafic regulations and the adoption
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President Board of District Commits
siOnerS.

The year OF 1914. as concerns the Met
ropolitan Police Department was very
successful one. There were a number of
important developments and changes.
Early in the year We were called upon
TO enforce the Kenyon red light law and
have enforced it to the extent of many
arrests and prosecutions.
Principal among the changes in the de-
partment were the retirement of Capts.
n. B. Elliott, of the Tenth precinct, and
John Daley of the Ninth. Capt. J. T.
Hollinberger, Of the First precinct, died;
also Capt. Michael Byrnes Four vacan-
cies were created by the retirement and
death of. two. Those promoted were
Lieut.. William II. Harrison, Lieut.. Carln
F. F. Flather, Lieut. Thomas Judge, and
Lieut.. w. T. Falvey. With the promo
tion of four lieutenants, four sergeants,
of course, were elevated TO the rank OF
lieutenant
The rank of acting lieutenant was given
three inspectors, who were prior to this
time only sergeants. Their duty Is to go
among the men and stations and mahe
reports on conditions.
There were a number of important ar
rests during the year. and while there
are few cases yet to be cleared up, the
majority have been completed and
brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

doubt IL the public is so interested in
a review Of the past as in the work laid
out for the future.
We have three cardinal improvements
on the schedule for the coming year. in
the effort to supply the city with food
products and coal in good qualities and
at reasonable prices. These are:
l. A new wholesale receiving station
and market on the site of the present
municipal fish and oyster shRcks at the
municipal wharves at the foot Of Eley-
enth street southwest. Request for the
necessary appropriation is now before
Congress. and as the Improvement will
yield the Treasury Q per cent on the in
vestment, and at the same time remove
the present barriers to improvements
that will save the people of the Dis
trict something in the neighbOrhood of
100000 per year of pure waste that is
now paid for in higher prices, We have
little doubt that Congress will grant the
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

4 that destroyed Missouri Athletic Club
Building in St Louis.
| Fire along water front OF Portland,
Greg. caused 81 10000 damage.
United States Ambassador Page called
| on to explain speech made at banquet re-
specting Panama Canal and the Monroe
doctrine.
united by British ministry; Uniopists re-
ceived It coldly.
President Plaza of Ecuador defeated
rebel garrison and recaptured city Of
Esmeraldas.
Senate voted down attempted abroga-
tion OF National Capitals half-and-half
plan.
Woman suffrage amendment to the
Constitution defeated by Senate
Nine. Henrietta CaiIlaux. wife Of French
minister of finace, shot and killed CASTOR
CaImette, editor of the Figaro. in re-
taIiatIon for attacks on her husband.
Caillaux resigned to save ministry.
DIR. Wenceslau Braz Gomez elected
President of Brazil.
Military preparations made to meet the
Ulster uprising.
Storm caused loss of 1,5OO lives in South
ern Russia.
Prt sident wilson disapproved of Union
| Station Plaza awards because Of alleged
by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Cotter T. Bride made a member of Dis
trict excise board. vice Joseph c. Sheehy,
resigned.
President Wilson's demand for repeal
of tolls exemptions triumphed in Congress
by vote of 2os to III.
Col Seely. secretary of the state for
war in the British cabinet, assumed blame
for assurances made to British army Of
ficers that there would be no actual strug-
80 with the Ulsterites.
Field Marshal Sir John French re-
signed following the withdrawal OF Col.
Seely's assurances by ministry.
Prime Minister Asquith exonerated King
George of interference in the situation.
Rebels under Villa stormed Torreon, de-
Tended by federals.
British inquiry into death of British
subject Benton revealed he had perished
by knife wounds inflicted while in tent
of villa
Wade II. Cooper Indicted for criminal
libel as result of charges preferred by
him against Justice Daniel Thew Wright
of the Distict Supeme Court.
B. F. Keith. theater proprietor. dropped
dead at Palm Beach.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
President Chamber of Commerce.

In viewing the year 1914 the most
important thing, in my opinion. which
has come about in Washfngt0n's husi.
ness life is the fact that We have held
our own with the rest OF the country. We
have not been affected, TO any great ex-
tent. by the difficulties arising from the
war abroad. Our retail business is in
good condition: in fact, is better than
that of most American cities. according
TO the best adyiCes We can CLEAN
We have few manufactures here,
many Of which. throughout the country,
are closed. We are fortunate in having
Uncle sam at the Capital, who is large
employer OF labor, and is, in a sense. a
manufacturer, considering the printing
Office and engraving plant. These two.
and other government departments. en-
ploy 4 large number OF people. and nor
mAlly are kept busy the twelve months of
the year. which is a very great factor ir
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

The Cabinet Club, an organization of
Washington students at the University OF
Michigan, Ann Arbor. will hold an enter
tainment and dance at the Raleigh Hotel
tomorrow evening Thirty-one Washing
ton men make up a delegation OF Michi-
gan students now in the city for the
vacation. There are 100 slumpi OF the
university in Washington and thtrty-one
Congressman who graduated there.