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Evening star., 1915-04-13
The Indiana Election Frauds.

The men convicted in the case of
the Terre Haute election frauds were
sentenced at Indianapolis yesterday.
Stripes were added to money fines,
and the penalties imposed fitted the
crimes established.
Unusual interest has attached to
this trial, and good results of far
more than local importance are ex-
pected for two reasons.
In the first place, tampering with
the ballot box goes to the root of
many of our troubles. 1t is a graver
offense than graft, grave as that Of
tense is. When the ballot box is
made to falsify, the people are out
ragged in the highest degree. They
are expected to record their wishes
as to public servants at the polls
and upon the choice of good and COM
petent men everything depends. If
the ballots of lawful voters lawfully
cast are nullihed by the ballots of re-
peaters, or by juggling the returns,
the effect for evil is far reaching. 1t
extends beyond the defeat of the
peoples wishes in a given case.
In the second place, not only men
higher up" have been reached, but
judge on the bench has been taken
in the net. The officials charged
with the execution of the law have
gone to the top, and fixed response
bility for wrongdoing. They did not,
as 50 often has happened, conhne
themselves to running down little
fellows" who had been debauched,
but kept on until they reached big
fellows" who had done the debauch-
ing. The rascally master has at last
been forced into the dock with the
raseally man. They have been tried
and convicted together; and wher-
ever the news is read the effect
should be wholesome.
The federal authorities in Indiana
and the jury sitting in the federal
court have performed a service of
the greatest value. That election
frauds have been so often alleged in
this country and so often established
neither party being exempt-has
been due in large measure to the es-
cape of those really responsible. As
rule. only the corrupted have been
exposed and punished. The cor
rupters have remained concealed,
and been immune from diligent
search.
1t has now been shown that men
higher up" can be reached. A Wig
orous prosecution has been rewarded
with verdict which everybody ap-
proves and from which everybody
should benefit. What has just been
accomplished at Indianapolis can be
accomplished anywhere. everywhere !;
and men meditating election frauds
will hesitate as seldom before.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

to accept the Office of Secretary of
State. In all three places he did
excellent work.
That Mr.. Knox would be equal to
his duties if called to the White
House there can be no question. He
would take them up with ease and
understanding. He has served what
may be characterized as an appren-
ticeship qualifying him for the boss
place.
Ru, that is one thing. The real
thing the republicans have in hand
is to nominate man for President
strong in addition to ability and
character in geographical position
and in freedom from faction objec-
ton.
Mr.. Knox sees with clearness that
he would not fill that bill. With the
tariff as, one of their issues next
year. the republicans should be able
to carry Pennsylvania by majority
anywhere from a quarter to half
million. So why take Pennsyl-
vanian? Geographically, the state
has no value in the equation.
On the score of factionalism, Mr..
Knox would suffer because of his in
innate relations to the Taft admin
istration. He was an important fig
ure in that, and as such shared in
the criticism leveled by the bull
moosers at Mr.. Taft and all his
friends during the campaign of 1912.
Mr.. Knox is to be congratulated
on his philosophy and sereneness.
1t is not every man who can resist
pleasantly. or in any way, such over
lures from friends and admirers.
The presidency is our greatest prize,
and even the bare mention of ones
name in connection with it intoxi-
Gates some men and leads them far
aheld. Mr.. Knox, however, is not
of this number. He has lived too
close to the White House, and had
to do with too much national bust
ness, to harbor any delusions about
the way of getting there.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

by carbon monoxide poisoning, nu-
merous heaters Of the now prohibited
type had been introduced in dwell
! ings. Some of them doubtless have
been removed and replaced by safer
STYLES, but it is known that many
remain in service. If the plumbing
department of the District had a suf-
hcient force for house-to-house in
spection these dangerous heaters
could be removed, but owing to the
, inadequacy of the appropriation this
cannot be accomplished and the re-
sponsibility for the condition rests
upon the people themselves.
Every person having gas water
heater in his house should ascertain
from some trustworthy authority
whether it is of safe or an unsafe
type The inspector of plumbing sug-
gested that no gas water heater
should be used unless it is connected
by flue with the outer air, to carry
off the noxious fumes. He also warns
against all heaters without full
length doors. No heater should be
used the burner'of which cannot be
easily reached and cleaned. 1t is the
dirty burner, causing incomplete
combustion of gas, that generates
the deadly carbon monoxide. These
fumes are imperceptible to the senses
and their presence cannot be de-
tected until they have caused uncon-
sciousness. Death is almost certain
to follow exposure for even a few
minutes to this gas.
In these circumstances every per-
son in Washington who uses a gas
water heater should Immediately
make certain that it is of safe type.
Every heater that is not surely safe
should be discarded forthwith. as
death may result at any time from
its continued use.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
MI. Knox and the Presidency.

Former Senator and Secretary
Knox entered politics . little late,
but in tina to achieve success there
and learn the real value Of things.
In this day Of -mentionings" galore
for the presidency he is mentioned,
but Is not misled by the compliment.
Speaking Of q report connecting his
name with the contest for the repub-
lican nomination for President, he
said: "It's all moonshine and imagi-
nation on somebody's part. The re-
port is utterly foolish and not worth
talking about"
OF Mr.. Knox's qualifications for the
most important public business he
has given conclusive evidence. He
had succeeded 50 we'll in the Office OF
Attorney General of the United
States the people of Pennsylvania
elected him to the Senate, and he
had taken so prominent place in
the Senate Mr.. Taft persuaded him
Evening star., 1915-04-13
Deadly Gas Water Heaters.

Formal warning is given by the
District inspector Of plumbing
against the use Of certain types of
gas water heaters, which receives
special significance from the death
the other day Of Policeman Hunt,
who was asphyxiated while taking a
bath, the water for which was heat
ed by an apparatus Of this style. It
appears that certain forms of gas
heaters are rated by the District gov
crnment as perfectly safe and others
are known to be dangerous, and the
installation Of the latter is now pro-
hibited. Before the disclosure of this
danger, which resulted from the
death Of several people in this city
Evening star., 1915-04-13
A Consolation.

We're feelin' ruther cheerful as
compared to days of yore.
We needn't pay attention to the
ground hog any more.
The robin is a-singin' jes' the very
best he can
An we're feelin' sort of independent
of the weather man.
A little bit of rainin' an little bit
o sun,
An not enough Of either to shut
down the work or fun;
There isn't any bareback liable to
spoil your plan,
So we're feelin' sort Of independent
Of the weather man.
The warriors an diplomats may ter
rify US some,
Reports of sad oppression tend to
make our feelin's glum.
But there's this much to be thank
full fur as blossomin' scenes we
scan;
At last we're sort of independent of
the weather man.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
Too Much for the Money.

AVV Az4A1AA AV4 SAAN AAAO44Nys
"Where ye been?" asked the bur-
glar.
Down in Mexico" replied the
counterfeiter. Il started up quite a
trade in phony currency. But I had
to give it up"
"Police grab ye?"
"No. In order to make the stuff
look like anything at all l had to
put in better metal than the regular
coins had in 'em and there wasn't
any profit"
EFF some men," said Uncle Eben,
"sot up as late O. nights thinkin' as
dey does playin' cards dey'd go an
tell de doctor dey had insomnia"
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Further requests for transportation
indicate that the repeated warnings
to United States citizens to leave
Mexico are gradually making an I'M
preston.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Speculation is rendered tempting
by the fact that bull movement in
the market is not likely to be con-
fronted by any limit in the way of a
maximum price.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

By locating at Brownsville, Tex,
Huerta might be able once more to
be where the bullets are flying, with
out being held responsible for any of
them.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Turkeys request for the kaiser to
send large army may bring up some
question as to whether the support
OF the sultan is an asset or liza
bility.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

1t might be stroke of strategy to
enlarge the army reserves so as to
make the bill surprise to Repre-
sentative Gardner when he gives an
other dinner party.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

The merchant raider that gets to
Newport News instead of the bottom
of the sea is regarded as fairly for
tunate.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
Holding Of.

what are your ideas as to the
future Of your party?"
Il haven't any to express" re-
piled Senator Sorghum, until I as
certain the ideas of the party con-
cerning my future"
Evening star., 1915-04-13

The Kennel Club exhibition makes
the good old quip about society 60
ing to the dogs" once more in order.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

China Is so large country that
Japan may be tempted to feel that
it ought not to miss little territory
here and there.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
Psychological Advantage.

What kind of an auto have you?"
Il got one of those cars everybody
is telling jokes about. Every time
think about it I have to laugh and
forget the trouble it may cause me-"
Evening star., 1915-04-13
Giving Credit.

A taller talked the best he could
About our faults complainin',
And if he hasn't made us good
He's proved most entertainin'.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

According to all accounts, the San
Francisco exposition is good place
to go and forget about the war.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

The frost has been dismissed as a
crop menace, bat the small insects
with long names are yet to have their
innings.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Paris says Zeppelins are interest
ing euriosities, but is not relying on
them as inducements for sishtseers.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

While Germany is fighting for
more land, Russia is fighting for more
water.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Entered as second class mail matter at
the post ONCE at Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

The cost of aviation continues to
stagger humanity.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

Handing Jess Willard money is at
present favorite form of American
sport.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. Is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only 25 cents per month Sunday
only 90 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail, or telephone Main 244o:
Collection is made by carrier at the end
of each month.
Evening star., 1915-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHn4ANDER JOHNSON.
Letter for Letter.

Letter Tor Letter.
why does poet begin SO many
Of his sentences with or" said the
politician.
There's no answer" replied Mr..
Penwiggle. why does a speech
maker begin so many of his SEN
tences with p?"
Evening star., 1915-04-13
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business once. nth St. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank
Building.
European Once Regent St.. London.
ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1915-04-13

PAYABLE IN sdvance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included one month, 80 cents
DaEy Sunday excepted. one month. ~ cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year, Sunday Star. $2 10 year
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

was visitor here last week
Hon. Seid Waddell has returned
from trip through Mississippi.
Screen doors and screen wire at car
load prices. Union City Lumber Go.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K Wells, Of Glass,
were in the city a few hours Tues
day.
Mr.. sand Mrs. John Isbell, of Num-
Der Ten, were here Monday shop
ping.
Prof. and Mrs. Smith, of Martin,
were in the city last Saturday shop
ping.
Call $50 and get your coal and wood.
Union City Ice 4 Coal Co.
Mrs. Grace Moore is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Harry Mcdaniel, near
Antioch.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Flack, of
Crockett, were in the city Monday
shopping.
Mrs. Frank Glass and children
were in Trenton this week visiting
relatives and friends.
w. D. Harrison, of the Harrison
Electric Co., was business visitor
in St. Louis last week.
Exceptionally beautiful display Of
millinery at Mrs. Arms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brice Rome, of Num-
Der Ten, spent the day Sunday with
relatives in Union City.
Mrs. Ollie Nichols and son, ]. E.,
were the guests of Mrs. Will Cald-
well at Fremont Tuesday.
Mr.. Walter Pleasant, of the Reel
foot Lake Fish Co., was business
visitor in the city last week.
S. w. Edwards, of Number Ten,
friend of the paper, was very
friendly visitor here Monday.
Telephone Union City Ice & Coal Co.
/ when you want coal right now.
S. E. Cook, one of our old-time
friends from Number Seven, was a
business visitor here Monday.
Coils. w. M. Dismukes and ]. R.
Rodgers left last week for three
weeks stay at Hot Springs, Ark.
Miss Jennie Fluffy, of Crystal, was
in town Monday en- route to Troy to
visit at the home of Mr.. Bob Moss.
! Attractive styles in spring hats,
trimmings and novelties at Mrs.
Arms.
Mrs. Hall, of Dyer, was here the
first of the week visiting her sister,
Mrs. Bette Caldwell, who was very
sick.
DR.. E. L. Williams and wife, of
/ Crystal, were here last week visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Ebert Camp
bell.
/ DR.. M. G. Gibbs left Saturday re-
I turning to Washington, D. c., after
kla visit here with relatives and
friends.
II Just received consignment of screen
doors. Prices right. Union City Lum-
Der Co.
Gen. D. J. Caldwell is at the Bat
l lie Creek Sanitarium for recupera-
ton and will be there for several
l weeks. .....
Jas. F. Harper, one of the well
known citizens of Number Four,
I was a visitor here Monday and gave
us pleasant call.
1 r. P Armstrong, one of our good
/ friends from the vicinity north OF
| Union City, was visitor and a
| pleasant caller here Monday.
III Only one place to find the HER.
1 RICK refrigerator and that is Web
/ MANS.
Misses Nina Lloyd Wheeler and
Allie B. Campbell, of Ward-Belmont
4 and Miss Louise Dahnke, of Wander
bilt, came home for an Easter visit
last week.
Miss Bartlett, who was formerly
y one of the English teachers here, but
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Misses Nina Lloyd Wheeler and
Allie B. Campbell, of Ward-Belmont
and Miss Louise Dahnke, of Wander
bilt, came home for an Easter visit
last week.
Miss Bartlett, who was formerly
one of the English teachers here, but
who is now in Memphis, was here
for a few days visit to old friends
and pupils.
Rev. H. H. Drake, the popular
pastor of the Baptist Church, left
Monday for Hickman, where he is
conducting a series of revival meet
ings, assisting the local pastor.
Partisan Sage, an inexpensive but re-
freshing hair tonic, sold by divers
Red Gross Drug Store, is just what yor
need to remove every bit of dandruff
stop scalp itch, and make the hair grow
long, soft, fluffy and beautiful. ADV.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Woodmen Of the World.

Reelfoot Camp No. 10 w. 0. w.
held quite an enthusiastic meeting
last Monday night. Three candi-
dates were introduced and duly mi
tiated and five new applications
were received. There is nothing
better than Woodcraft, and when it
comes to lifting burdens, catering to
the needs of men, women and chill
dren the service rendered is so great
and powerful one could not begin to
tell the good being accomplished
broadcast over this land by the w.
10. w.
A distinguished visitor was pres
ent at last Monday nights meeting,
Sovereign A. G. Mathews, of Mem
phis, State Manager of the Wood
men Circle, who is here to assist
Mesdames Wamack and Moss, of
Martin, deputy organizers, also w.
R. Lancaster, local deputy of the
Woodmen Circle Ladies Auxiliary to
the w. o. W., in organizing a camp
at misplace.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
In Memory of James A. stanfeld.

Mr.. Stanfield was 40 years old and
was the youngest son of Mrs. Abe
Stanfield and was born and reared
in the Third Civil District near Ere
mont. He was man OF moral
worth. He was scrupulously and
religiously honest and was a good
conscientious neighbor. He was
twice married. His first wife was
Miss Susie Clark. She only lived a
short time, and after few years
he was married again to Mrs. Ollie
Brewington, whom he lived happily
with until the end came on last
Monday, March 20, at o'clock pm.
Mr.. Stanfield six years ago sold
his farm near Fremont and moved
to Number One near Bethlehem
Church, when in a short time his
lungs became affected; then later he
was deprived of his speech, but he
bore all of these Affections with
Christian fortitude. He was always
cheerful and jolly and glad to be
with his friends. Everything was
done that loving hands could do to
stay the disease but to no avail.
When he saw the time was drawing
near for him to cross over the chilly
river of death he told his loved ones
he was ready and wanted to go. He
made all preparations for the burial
himself, just like he was going to
make a visit some where. He Sc
lected his own pail bearers who were
D. w. Glover, John Kersey, Harry
Mcdaniel, John Jackson, F. B. Cald-
well and Theo Terrell, all members
of the w. O. w. camp at Antioch
where he had been member for
several years.
Mr.. Stanfield professed religion
some time ago, but never connected
himself with any church. He leaves
devoted wife, an aged mother and
three sisters to mourn their loss.
The remains were laid to rest in
Old Fremont Cemetery by his W. O.
W. friends. Funeral services were
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
All-Day Rally.

Hickman, KY, April Am all-day
rally and speaking was had here yester-
day in the interest OF truck growing
and berry growing, given under the aus
pices of the Young Mems Business
League, who at the noon hour served
free lunch. Among the speakers were
Mr.. Knox, assistant industrial agent OF
the N, G. & st. L. R. R., and Mr.. De-
Berry, OF the Department OF Agricul-
ture of Tennessee. He gave additional
pointers on the raising OF strawberries,
a crop that the Truck Growers Associ-
alton will, no doubt, put in to large
extent, although berries will not begin
bearing before next year. Mr.. Hawkes.,
of Gleason, Tenn, known as the Sweet
Potato King" of Tennessee, was also
one of the speakers. The Business
Mems League is especially DESTROYS OF
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Foot Cut.

E. L. Gish, resident of Number
Ten, was very badly crippled last week.
Mr.. Gish was out trimming bis apple
trees. He was using an axe and dropped
it on his right foot. The axe dug into
the flesh and bone ranging from point
between the little toe and the next one
back to the ankle practically all the way.
1t was very ugly wound and Mr.. Gish
will be laid up for several weeks or
months in all probability. We sincerely
regret this. Mr.. Gish is good citizen
and good farmer and the accident is a
misfortune, especially at this time OF the
year when his farm needs him.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

"There is no such thing as luck. y
There isn't, eh? Did you ever see
anybody upset an inkstand when it was
empty?"-Judge.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

You've tried the rest, now try the
best-Jersey Cream Flour.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Real Estate Transfers.

c. N. Lannom, trustee, to o.
Dircks, lot in No. 10, $1,000.
E. P. Grissom to ]. M. Cole, lot in
No. 10, $2,750.
]. c. Adams and wife to Dahnke,
Elan ct al, lot in No. 10, sos.
G.. w. Mitchell and wife to M. M
Mitchell, lot in No. 5, $500.
Lows Sharp to w. T. Kirby, lot in
No. 16, $3.50.
C. H. Cunningham ct al. to Sam
Cunningham, interest in 247 acres
in No. 9, $1,000.
L. ". Verhine to D. R. Coleman
lot in No. IS, $1,000.
w. M. Miles and wife to Evelyn
wade, lot in No. 10, $407.
L. C. Ragsdale to ]. T. Kinney
81 acres in No. IL, SIS.
S. t. Wade to Bob Darnall, acres
in No. IS, 1915.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Price M. Naylor, Union City boy
NOW located at Corning, Ark, as
business manager OF the Arkansas
Dredge Boat Company. passed thru
this place on the 4th from Meridian,
Miss, where he has been looking af-
ter the interests of his company.
From Fulton attending the dance
here last week were Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j.. Willingham, Mrs. r. M. AL
ford, Misses Ruth Willingham and
Marjorie Afford, Earl Rice, Jack
Landrum, of Mayfield, Robert Stew
enson, Dyersburg, and ]. P. Morris,
at present located in Fulton.
Messrs. Howard Moffett and w.
II. Harris, who had charge of the
young gentlemen's spring dance CIV
en- at Taylor Hall last Friday night,
inform us that the attendance was
over one hundred, with a visiting
list including friends from Mayfield,
Fulton, Dyersburg, Cairo, Hickman,
Martin and many other nearby
points. The dance was one of the
best ever given here, conducted with
the best of order and decorum, and
very pleasant land hospital occa-
sion.
~ the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

To have fine, healthy complexion
the liver must be active, the bowels reg
ular and the blood pure. All this is
brought about by using HERBINE.
1t thoroughly scours the liver, stomach
and bowels, puts the body in fine cou-
dition and restores that clear, pink and
white complexion SO much desired by
ladies. Price SOC. Sold by divers Red
Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Death at Hickman.

Hickman, KY, April 5. Mrs. Stokes
of Middle Tennessee, who was here Wis
ing her mother and brother, Charles.
Brown, in West Hickman, died unex-
pectedly Sunday. A baby born to Mrs.
Stones died the day before, and both
were buried together at the City Gene
terry. Her husband reached here just
before she died. She was % years old.
Sixteen months in the Atlanta
prison were termed the most worth
while in my life" by Frederick Hyde,
California millionaire, who has just
been released.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Monday Arrest.

John Blodgett was arrested Mon
day by officer Noah. He is wanted
at Jackson and Corinth, Miss,
charged with stealing. 1t seems, &C
cording to the charges, that he is a
member of company who would
visit gins, saw mills, ETC., and appro-
pirate the belts, brasses and mill
machinery and tools, ship to another
section and sell.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Charged With Murder.

Ernest Williams, known here for
a number of years as Bull Dog"
Williams, was arrested in this city
last Friday and turned over to of
ficers from Illinois. The negro was
wanted at Marion, ILL.,, for murder.
A reward of 500 was paid to the
local officers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Beautiful millinery in every
branch of the department from the
popular to the most expensive styles,
every shade and shape of the sea-
sons choice selections.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

working up big interest in strawberry
and sweet potato raising and had yes
terday's arrangements made to bring
speakers before the farmers on these
subjects.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
conducted by Rev. Raymond White.
CONTRIBUTED.
Marriage Licenses.

F. M. Forester and L. M. Brown.
Jerry Carroll and Mollie Cook.
J. T. Berry and Annie May Beard.
H. P. Herndon and Gladys Hall.
Ben Adams and Mrs. Linda Rock.
Frank Wehman and lib Arm
strong.