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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
MAN SLAYS GIRL
WHO JILTED HIM
J. L. McElroy Shoots and Instantly
Kills Miss Roxie Steadman, a IT.
Year-Old Girl-Fires Bullet
Into His Own Head-Four
Shots Fired in Girls
Body.

Mondays Spartanburg Journal)
Miss Roxie Steadman, a 17-year-old
girrwas instantly killed this morning
at 11:15 o'clock by ]. L. McElroy, in
q pathway leading in the rear of
Beaumont mills No. 3.
Four bullets of 38 special were
emptied in the body of the young wo-
man and as her slayer retreated H..
fired the remaining bullets at him
self, the bullet lodging in the head,
In the rear of the right ear. He will
probably recover.
McElroy came to town and was ar
rested by Sheriff White in the rear of
the Kennedy library.
No reason of a definite nature
could be procured from the earliest
accounts of the killing at 1 o'clock
this afternoon, but telephone commu-
nlcations with parties near the
scene OF the tragedy intimates that
the killing was the result of q love
quarrel. 1t is asserted that the man
had been Tilted by the woman re-
Gently, and that he was engaged
thereby. One shot was fired after
the body fell to the ground. This
shot, it is said, entered the woman's
head.
There were two or possibly more
eye witnesses to the affair. Some
heard the bullets and rushed to the
scene of the shooting, but so far as
can be ascertained no one reached
the woman before life was extinct.
The number of shots entering the
body had not been ascertained this
afternoon.
New Residents Beaumont
The Steadman girl with her moth
er, it is reported came to Beaumont
mills from the Clifton mills three
weeks ago. 1t is reported that Nc
Elroy came to Beaumont village,
as an operative in the card rooms,
shortly after from the same place. 1t
is supposed that the love affair was
of recent origin, since it is asserted
that McElroy had only been at
Clifton for few months. He came
it is stated from North Carolina.
Very little is known of either of the
principles in the affair by the opera
tives of the Beaumont mills who
were interviewed this afternoon
ohoiCi dlCSi Ciic Hldn was arrested.
Many Of them, aroused over the af-
fair came to Sheriff Whites office
and pledged their support in helping
to apprehend the man. Upon arri-
val here they were somewhat sur
prised to be advised that the man
had already been taken into custody.
McElroy Arrested
Less than as minutes after the kill
ing was reported to the sheriff's of
flee, McElroy was arrested by Sher-
iff White near the old Blake house in
the rear of the Kennedy library. That
he did not come to the city to sur
render, is asserted by Sheriff White
in the fact that the man when ar
rested was not coming in the direc-
tion of the city. He appeared to be
trailing across the city at this poin,
was probably making his way to the
west of the city.
Coroner John S. Turner announc-
ed at 1 o'clock this afternoon that
he had secured list of material wit
nesses for the inquest which he will
hold this afternoon.
1t is reported that after the man
was locked up he said that the girl
he killed was not lady.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

If a better cough syrup than Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound could be
found, we would carry it. We know
this reliable and dependable medi-
cine has given satisfaction for more
than forty years; therefore we never
offer substitute for the genuine.
Recommended for coughs, colds,
whooping cough, bronchial and la
grippe coughs. No opiates. Sold by
dealers everywhere.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Town Topics.

Baltimore is now 1876 years old and
its complexion is younger than ever.
Baltimore American.
Chicago's symbol is the handsome
goddess with al Will across her
breast. She should change it to II
Spend" She is now above the sew
enty million mark and still throwing
it away.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Some people surely make a bad
guess when they Judge the width of
the world by the size of their own
back yard.
You can lose friends as easily by
handing them money as by handing
them advice-that is, if you expect to
get cash back.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Put to Death by Mob-Negro Lynched
For Killing of Constable

Brookville, Miss, Feb. 15.-Alex-
ander Hill,a negro, charged with hav-
ing shot and killed Terrill Kemp, a
constable, was captured by a mob of
several hundred citizens near Brook
vile today and hanged. Kemp was
shot to death when he attempted to
arrest the negro on a minor charge.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

1t is satisfaction when paying
the rent to realize that the landlord
is going to be soaked for the taxes,
ANYHOW.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Knew Travelling Men.

(DetrOlt Free PreSS)
"She's sensible girl" said the first
travelling man.
"You bet she is" said the second.
"Last night when took her to din
ner before ordering she asked me if
was going to pay the check my
self or work it into the expense ac-
count"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Gossips and busybodies seldom
stick to clean subjects Of conversation
If the girl with the pretty din,ple
is wise she will smile often.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
CAN SUCH THINGS BE
IN THESE HARD TIMES
And Come Over Us Like a Summer
Cloud Without Our Special Won
der?-Fifteen Counties Sell
People 100000 Worth of
Liquor in One Month

Dispensaries in Is counties of the
state sold $220,945.86 worth of whis-
key in January, according to a state
ment issued Monday by Nose H.
Mobley, state dispensary auditor.
The operating expenses amounted to
S16.5SO.14.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Baltimore, Md.-Physicians were
amazed recently when child was
born here in the shape of mermaid.
The child died shortly after birth and
physicians at the University hospital
are making a study of the phenome;
non.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Invigorating to the Pale and Slckly

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and builds the sys.
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Get to Work.

Don't ak de good Lawd ter send
Prosperity. Let Him see you wild
yo' coat off an yo' sleeves rolled
high, tryin' ter pitch Hard Times ov
er de fence, an Prosperity will be
settin' at yo' br'afast table mex
mornin', an needn't wonder how
he got dar!-Atlanta Constitution.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Subtle Flattery.

(Kansas City JournaD
young man, did you kiss my
daughter in the hall last night"
~ thought I did ma'am," said the
young man, who was a quicker think
er, "but really you look so young
that can't always tell you and your
daughter apart. Now, if I made a
mistake"
But the impending lecture was
headed off.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

1t takes a pretty handsome wait:
ress to make hit continually fixing
her hair when on duty.
He who loves his neighbors as
himself does not extend the affection
to the neighbors wife.
One way to become satisfactory
guest is to postpone the visit.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Unexpected COntagion.
(Tid-Bits)

Mrs. Proudman-Our Willy got
notorious commendation" at school
last week.
Mrs. O'Bull-Well! well! Aint it
awful, the number of strange dis
eases that's ketched by school chill
dren?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

Most of us who attempt to wear the
mantle of greatness are disappointed
An the fit.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

fhe worst cases. no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
Porter's hntiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. CSC Soc 81 90
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Piles Cured In 6 to IA Davs

Your druggist will refund money If PAZ0
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in to II days
The first application gives Ease aud Rest. 5Oc.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Got All That Was Comipg

Got All That was Coming.
Mollie-Did you ever propose to n
girl in taxicab.
Chollie-I did.
what was the answer?"
Sixteen dollars and forty cents"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
How To Give Quinlne To Children.

FEBRILINE Is the trademark name pivep 70 q,
improved Quinine. Itis Tasteless Syrup pleas.
ant TO take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take 1t and never know it is Ouinine
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take take ordinary Quinne. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
pose. Ask for 2.ounce original package. The
name FEBR1LlNE is blown in bottle. IS cents
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19

BY Actual Count.
(kansas City JournaD
"A local Office man watched his
typewriter girl the other day and
says she powdered her nose LAB
times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Seventy Seven Years Old

George w. Clough, Prentiss, Miss,
who had suffered greatly with kidney
trouble, writes: "Foley Kidney Pills
are the only remedy that ever did me
any good at ALL" Just think of the
relief and comfort that means to
him. Foley Kidney Pills are recon-
mended for sleep disturbing bladder
troubles, pain in sides or back, rheu-
matism, and kidney and bladd er all
ments. Sold by dealers everywhere.
There are no manufacturing plants
of any kind in Bermuda.
Woman's skilled labor is more used
in Finland probably than anywhere
else.
Rapid progress is reported in Vene-
zuela in introducing modern sugar
making machinery.
Because of the devastation of Bel
gium China is now looking to Amer
lea for her supply Of window glass.
There were 181 murders in New
York during 1914. We take it that
the percentage of convictions hasn't
yet been estimated.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Infected.

Infected.
philadelphia Ledger)
"How did Binks come to get pto-
maine poisining?"
Swallowed his own words"
Evening star., 1915-02-15

the feeling appeared to be gaining
ground in the United States that the
sale of munitions was not fair" but
the German attacks upon this subject
continued there was danger that this
feeling would be nipped. However. he
is quoted by the newspaper as saying
public opinion in America naturally
was most concerned by the possibility
of an American ship being sunk by
submarines.
Demands Made by Italy.
ROME. February 15.-Italy made vir-
tually the same representations to Ger
many as did the United States con-
corning neutral shipping in the sea
war zone. created by the recent Ger
man proclamation, it was made known
today.
Italy. however, did not send note to
Berlin, nor did she take any formal
step. limiting her action to friendly
observations through the Italian am
bassador to Germany.
Italy merely asked that her position
as a neutral power be maintained. ac-
cording to the rules of international
law. taking as basis the right of her
ships to proceed without molestation
further than the ascertaining of the
nationality of the people on board and
the quality of the cargoes, unless Ger
many should be able to make the block
ade effective.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
VILLA TAKES GUADALAJARA.
Northern Chief Tells of His Entry
Into Big City.

Enrique C. Llorente. Washington rep
resentative of Gen. Villa, makes public
the following message from his chief.
dated yesterday. describing the cap
ture of Guadalajara, second largest
city in Mexico:
we made a truly triumphal entry
into this beautiful city today (Sunday).
The enthusiasm which prevailed when
/ passed through the streets. accompa-
MED by only an escort, was indescrib-
able.
The enthusiasm reached its maxi
mum when I addressed the people from
the balcony of the government palace.
A proof of the high character OF
the people is that during the thirty
hours during which the city was with
out authorities there were no disor-
ders.
Il am pursuing the enemy. who have
been engaged again at Bajacuarran.
killing 120 and capturing 200 horses
and mules. many cannon and one ma
chine gun. The pursuit is being main
tanned vigorously and / have learned
that the Carranzistas are fleeing in the
direction of Zapotlan.
I'm the state of San Luis Potosi. near
Ciudad del Maiz. battalion under
Gen. Emiliano Serrabia of our forces
defeated 1000 men under Gen. Acosta,
killing many and capturing scores OF
prisoners and equipment.
The attempted capture of Monterey
by the Carranza troops has failed ut
terly. They were commanded by Gems
Herrera. Pablo Gonzales and Antonio
VillareaL"
Evening star., 1915-02-15
EMBARGO,
NO SEA WAR ZONE,
/. |SBERL|N PROPOSAL

tion of the declaration of London as
the best guarantees for the safety OF
American shipping. At the same time
the Germans argue that submarines
cannot be expected to make search
of hostile merchantmen before Destroy
ing them.
The English press insists upon re-
Virtual ultimatum It does not attempt
to forecast Great Britain's reply to the
Washington communication regarding
the use of the American flag, but 1t
does declare that Great Britain cannot
forego her claim to the right to use a
neutral flag in case of necessity. An
indication that England Is regarding
the German threat as something more
than a bluff is found in the fact that
liners are today coming into British
ports with their lifeboats slung out
and watered and provisioned.
Sailed Under British Flag.
The White Star line steamship Arabic
arrived in the River Mersey yesterday
from New York. The voyage across
the Atlantic was uneventful. The Brit
ish flag was flown throughout the trip.
No submarines were sighted.
No disposition yet has been made OF
the cargo of the American steamer
Wilhelmina. This ship now seems to
be under the voluntary joint guardian
ship of the British foreign office and
the American ambassador.
Unusually heavy artillery duels. ac-
cording to reports from both sides. are
proceeding at. the present time in Bel
gium, but definite news as to results
is lacking.
Evening star., 1915-02-15

schedule of concerts and of market
hours will be as follows:
Concert No. 2, from 1880 to $3.50 pm.
tonight.
Concert No. 3. Tuesday, February 1s-
II am. to 1880 pm. Market opens at
5 am. closing at pm.
Concert No. 4, Wednesday, February
1850 pm. to pm. Concert No. 5.
am, closing at 10 pm.
Concert No. 6, Thursday, February
1s-11 am. to 80 pm. Market opens 5
am, closing at pm.
Concert No. Z, Friday, February 10
pm. to $50 pm. Market opens 5 am.
closing at 10 pm.
Concert No. 9, Saturday. February
2O-2:30 pm. to pm. Concert No. 10,
pm. to $3.50 pm. Market opens
a m, closing 10 pm.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
TAKE DUKLA PASS POINTS.
Austro-H -Hungarian-German Troops
Successful, Embassy Here Reports.

Capture by the Austro-Hungarian-
German troops of strategic points in
the Dukla pass. in the forest in the
Carpathians and in Bukowina. on the
Pruth river. is announced in dispatches
from Vienna to the embassy here
The dispatch says:
Our troops In the Dukla section
after being vehemently attacked pro-
ceeded TO a counter attack, throwing
the enemy from two dominat ting
heights. and taking by assault a VIII
lage near Dizkock. In the forest in the
Carpathians the allied German-Austro-
Hungarian powers took from the
enemy some much disputed heights
in this struggle go more prisoners
were taken.
In southern Galicia and Bnkowins
there were successful encounters
Heights to the north of Delatyn were
taken and many prisoners captured
Evening star., 1915-02-15
BOLD SEAMEN H0N0RED.
Get Gold Watches and Money for
Escaping German Submarine.

LONDON. February 15.-Capt W
Propert OF the British steamer Lser-
tes. who managed to evade a German
submarine a few days ago off the
Dutch coast, and who is lieutenant in
the royal navy reserve, has been
awarded the distinguished service
cross for his gallant and spirited con-
duct in command of his unarmed ship
when exposed to gunfire and tor
pedo of a German submarine" Each
officer of the Laertes was presented by
the admiralty with a gold watch. and
each member of the crew received
complimentary grant of SO (s15).
The Laertes was attacked by the
German submarine U-2, but escaped
by adroit maneuvering and fast steam
ing. The submarine fired several
shells which damaged the steamers
funnel. compass and upper deck. but
the captain refused to stop and the
submarine made an unsuccessful at
tempt to torpedo the Laertes.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
BATTLE HIGH IN AIR
SEEN BY THOUSANDS

GENEVA. via Paris. February ia
thrilling aerial battle between a Yep
pelin dirigible balloon and three French
aeroplanes was witnessed Saturday by
thousands of German and French
troops in the trenches a little south OF
Muelhausen. in upper Alsace.
The Zeppelin came from the Black
Forest. and was sailing toward Bel
fort when IT met the aeroplanes, which
were flying much lower. A battle en-
sued. and the conflict lasted for about
forty minutes. both sides keeping up a
gled to reach a higher level, which
would place them above the diriRible
and had almost succeeded when the
Zeppelin retired to the north at great
speed.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
TO PATROL ICE FIELDS.
Coast Guard Derelict Destroyer
Ordered to Grand Banks.

NEW YORK. February 15.-The coast
guard derelict destroyer Seneca await
ed orders to sail today for the Grand
Banks. where she will patrol the ice
fields.
The Seneca will remain there as long
as the ice continues to come down
from the north and menace navigation.
A powerful wireless outfit will enable
her to be in constant communication
with shore stations. The position of
ice not only will be made known by
wireless to the photographic office in
Washington, but the news also will be
aashed to veanela In the vicinity.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
COMMUNITY BARREL
FOR CENTER MARKET
Will Be a Feature of the Clubwom
ems District Donation
Week.

The community barrel, in which pack
ages of foodstuffs for the needy Of Wash
ineton are to be placed as feature of
the District donation week observance
under the auspices of the federated
clubwomen of Washington, starting
Wednesday. is to be open for donations
allduring the week In Center market. Per-
mission for this full week privilege in
the Center market was given early this
morning to delegation of clubwomen.
The barrel will be presided over all
week by prominent women of Washing
ton, who will welcome all contributions
OF food, no matter how small their
money value. The barrel is to be placed
on the north side of the market be-
tween 7th and 9Th streets. near the
phone booths. The foodstuffs placed in
the barrel are to be distributed each
evening
Distribution of Contributions.
The contributions today and to NOR
row go to the Gospel Mission. on Ash
Wednesday to the Central Mission. on
Thursday to the Associated Charities
and on Friday and Saturday to the
Florence Crittenton Mission.
Mrs. Ellis Logan, president of the
0iStIiCt EGuCIdtiVu VI w OiuSu SiuOop
and her executive committee were busy
today arranging the details of the
weeks campaign. There are already
about 1.5oe women registered as help
ers in the effort
Plans for the Ash Wednesday OBJ
servance. which is to open the sacri-
flee week. were outlined today at a
meeting in Woodward & Lothrop's au-
ditorius by Miss Janet Richards, who
is in charge of that days work. She
called for volunteers. After the meet
ing she was in conference for more
than an hour with the executive COM
mittee.
Subcommittees Are Instructed.
The women's committee met at 1870
o'clock in the small ballroom at the
Raleigh. where the subcommittee had
their special work defined and instruc-
tions given those who are to have
charge of the $50 contribution stations
scattered throughout the District
All of the committees designated to
have charge of the collection boxes
were hidden to report at 452 Pennsyl-
vania avenue for their boxes between
10 am and pm. tomorrow.
The committee of prominent church
men. business and civic leaders which
Is cooperating with the clubwomen
for the success of this benefit is to
have headquarters in the Munsey
building, where all of the funds COL
lected each day are to be deposited at
o'clock each evening
Evening star., 1915-02-15
LEWIS IS CONFIDENT
Of EXTRA SESSION
Illinois Senator Is Among the
Callers Upon the Presi-
dent Today.

Senator Lewis OF Illinois, who re-
turned to the Senate in spite of illness
to take part in the shipping bill fight.
talked with President Wilson today as
to the legislative situation.
without undertaking to represent
the President in any way" said Sena-
tor Lewis. ''I have no doubt in the
world that there will be an extra ses-
sion OF Congress. I am confident that
special session will be forced by the
An extra session would be far better
than the surrender OF a plan the ad-
ministration is sure will result in ma
terially aiding the prosperity of the
country II I were in charge of the
matter, I would have the extra session
meet the minute this Congress ad-
journs.
Suggests It's Possibilities.
''If that is done we will pass the leg
islation the administration asks and be
away from here by June 1. Then ]
would call Congress together again
October l and have all business fin
ished by April following. SO that the
presidential year may be free of legis-
lative problems.
THE President stands for conserve
ton and rural credits. In an extra
session we will be able to put these
through, and it will not take so long
to do 1t either.
II used to think that the Senate was
the greatest deliberative body in the
world. My ambition was to sit in that
body. 1 have now come to the conclu-
sion that it is the greatest deliverative
body in the world"
Other Senators See President.
Senators Salisbury of Delaware and
James of Kentucky were other demo-
cratic senators who saw the President
Senator Salisbury is to make an ad-
dress before the Delaware legislature
next Thursday afternoon. He is a
member of the foreign relations COM
mittee of the Senate and there are re-
ports that he contemplates speaking
pretty plainly on some of the world
wide questions of deep interest He
discussed with the President the legis-
lative situation and patronage matters
Senator James visit concerned a per-
sonal matter, he said.
Representative Sherley Of Kentucky
one of the democratic leaders of the
House, had the longest conference OF
the day with the President concerning
legislative matters generally, includ-
ing the sentiment of the House on the
shipping bill. He has taken great care
in the preparation of the fortihca tion
bill, which Is now ready to be reported.
Some of it's features were explained to
the President today.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
FOR HIGHER FREIGHT RATES.
Plea Made by Railroads West of
Missouri River,

CHICAGO. February 15.-Officials OF
railroads operating west Of the Missouri
river presented arguments for higher
freight rates at a hearing which opened
here today before W. NJ. Daniels Of the
interstate commerce commission. The
hearing will close March S. The railroads
desire a sliding increase based on the VOL
ume of business in certain commodities.
The first four days of the hearing are to
be devoted to the general presentation OF
claims by the roads.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Seeks to Promote Temperance.

GREENSBURG. Pa, February 10
Application has been made for q char
ter for the Greenwald Temperance So
ciety. fostered by a local coal and coke
company in an effort to promote tenn
perance among its employees. Only em-
ployes eighteen years Of age or over
are eligible. Each member must sign
q pledge TO abstain from intoxicating
liquor for one year.
Evening star., 1915-02-15
Snow in italy 25 Feet Deem.

TURIN. via Rome. February II. s:15
pm.-The snowfall in the Piedmont
region this winter is heavier than any
known. according to avail
able records. This is especially true
in the Alps. where all wires are down
and even the telegraph poles are in
visible because Of the depth OF snow.
snow 10 more than twenty-five feet