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PAGE TWO THE DAILY INDEPENDENT MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS ailir Saily Inc. 9-H. Soiuh Twelfth Street Office Phonfr 35 Published Every Kveningr Except Sundays ana Certain Stipulated Holidays E. HDl'IOK 1'VKMSBBH U. 1MGOTT MASAGING ISDITOa A.ND ASSISTANT lailMSHUH KOHHEST WILMTS: HL'SIAKSS MANAGER tional Advertising Representatives Inland Newspaper Representatives 634 Building, Chlcagb, and 512 Fifth Avenue, New York! -Uie Publisher reserves 'tlie rig-ht to reject any advertisement TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION loc pei- week delivered by carrier in Murphysboro, Carbondale.

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STOLEN ELECTIONS Yesterday, at Bloomington, the Republican candidate for attorney general made the flat and direct charge that the 1939 mayoralty election in Chicago was "stolen" from Dwight Hi Green and that the 1938 senatorial election was "stolen" from Richard' Lyons. Half of that charge seems to be substantiated by the recount under the direction of the courts. results of this recount show such consistent errors that they could not possibly be accidental. 'Yesterday, for example, the recount of-the vote in the third' precinct' of the Twenty-seventh ward showed that Kelley was credited with 71 more votes than he received while Green was given 72 votes less than he received, a net gain for Green of 143. Sc far 55 precincts have been recounted.

They show 2,606 votes stolen from Green, with errors.in every precinct It is claimed that on this basis that an honest count would have shown Green 115,000 votes. Those figures should be enough to make every decent citizen of Illinois, regardless of party, fighting mad. If we can't -have 'honest- elections we might just as well not have representative'government at. all. Stealing an election isn't just smart it's a mean and contemptible crime against-al the decent people of the state and when it is clone deliberately no punishment can be too severe, A SCHOOL FOR EMPLOYERS Employers would do well to take advantage of.

the school being conducted weekly by the retail merchants, for study 01 unemployment compensation. Even employers of one or two persons are affected by the Jaw and few of them know much, about it. It is one of the most burdensome of all taxes, being a i-ect tax on payrolls, but the law is on the books, and those who have to. pay the tax should know the facts There are many penalties to be assessed for violation and many benefits to be derived from a knowledge of the law For that reason, employers should' take time- to attend these weekly sessions. Ignorance of the law might prove very costi THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940 n-nrl HnknM itjQU.

J.llCrC This Kenosha shoemaker who tangled with census enumerators, scored a 100 percent victory and got away with; thousands ol dollars 'worth of free advertising. The case against him is to be dismissed, so we won't have to send along a of bucks toward his defense-fund, which we planning to do. We've been getting madder and madder at these census questions. At.first they didn't seem important, but the principle back of them gets more important every day. We are perfectly willing, for example, to tell people our age and whether or not we are but we don't like the kind of government that says we must tell or go to jail.

After all, the government is supposed to be tlie servant of the people in America, and not the master. We hire these little tin gods in Washington to work Tor us and pay them, and as soon as they get a job they begin bossing us and pushing us around. They should come to us, hat in hand, and say, "yes sir" and "no sir" instead of telling us what to do and what not to do. Here is the way we would like to answer some ot the census questions. "Give the street, avenue or road on which you live, and the number." "Surely.

The government is entitled to know that." "Name of each person in the "Certainly, glad to give them." government or anybody else. It Sumner Welles, President Koose- might be a good idea, for the gpv- special envoy to Europe, to ernment to confine its "pushing Italy, gone on to Paris and then around" tq criminals, and give come" here. Weuner-Greii has im- lionest and law-abiding citizens a portaht: interests irt Finland, little rest for a fed decades. When Tlie peace reports reached Copa citizen asks nothing- but to work enhagen along with Swedish re- and pay his bills and support his ports that the Finnish position at family and obey the laws, he ought Viipuri was grave and that the to be let alone and be given a rnin- possibility of allied Intervention imum of laws to be obeyed. Surely, must 'be considered seriously.

marital status, because other people are entitled to know that, but 1 don't think the color and the age are any your business." "Sure. The neighbors, all know that and it is common knowledge anyway." "Country of birth?" "Sure, you are entitled to know that." "Number of weeks worked in 2B39?" "Yes, that is probably in- GONE WITH THE WIND In less than eight years the Roosevelt, administration has fepent more than naif as much money ks'lll the previous acl- iTumsu-ations in the 144 government exact percentage is 58 Vi. Think of it. Bcosevelt has had no wars to. fight, yet since he has been 6 spent nearly 60 percent as much he eSt the Presidents put together.

And many of them had wars to fight. The World War and i.he Civil War expenses are included in those figures such 011 if had a bUSineSS mana a rS Uld With spendthrift son made such And now the argument is that he has spent so much money and has got the American nation into such a finaTicial nd economic that nobody else can pull it out and therefore he should be given four more years of it. VOTERS BECOME WATCH-DOGS he shouldn't be sent to jail for refusing" to tell some government employee whether or not he has a bathtub. That isn't a crime as we understand crime. Occasionally the "junk mail" discloses' a rare gem.

Usually it consists of about 30 or 40 pieces daily of circulars, form letters and attempts to get free But in the mail this morning- is a little 36-page pamphlet issued by "The Geological Society of- America" and entitled "Geology and Strategy in the Present It is written by Douglas Johnson, a geologist, and he discusses the blockade of Germany in terms of geology. a We started to toss it away, and' then spent an hour reading it, andi Reported Russian Terms of British Concern March Sweden communicated to Finland two weeks ago the terms 'oil which Russia was ready to end the Russo Finiiish. war, a -reliable, informant said -today. Extreme secrecy regarding negotiations since then attributed- particularly- to- the delicate position of Sweden, Finland's next door neighbor as regards Russia, Germany and the allies. Further, the reported Russian move appeared to; 'have confronted the allies, notably Great Britain, with, the necessity of reviewing their policy toward Finland, and re-examine the possibility of active intervention on a much larger scale.

The United Press informant said that Russia was believed, in its terms, to have revived its demand put aside to take home tor further a naval base at the Finnish study. Some of the will 'indicate what sub-headings it contains: port ot Hanko, and for Cession of the. Karelian isthmus, the Lake "Strategic. Aspects of Oil'-; "Stra- a TnTTpait oftta tegic Aspects of Petsamo Arctic ioll "Topography and Topo-i It was believed here that Ger i many encouraging Sweden in graphic Belts of 1 peace efforts, hoping to bring the It presents a geological map Russo nnish wail to an end. Europe, showing the continent cli- Sweaen was said to be eagev to vided into three, great zones.

In' ald tlle contUt that a really the North is the Northern plain; impendent Finland emerged, one in the center a zone low momi- wnose healthy survival was assur- tains and high plateaus; and in the e( What, is the sex, color, age and South a zone of high mountains and low basins. Grave doubt was expressed her? that the Finns would accede to all the Russian demands, particularly It then proceeds to show how to the one for Hanko. Hanko was this topograph affects the blockade rock on which the Russo-Fin- of Germany, and how the distribu-'pish. negotiations last fall were tion of oil and of minerals has aiilwrecked. important bearing.

In other wore As regards reports that it shows how the geology of Europe Wen ner-Gren, Swedish industrial- formation that is needed employment statistics." affects the blockade in two ways, economically and topographically. The author points out that a realtor un- ly decisive defeat could be administered to botb Russia and Germany by the capture of Baku and Grozny in the district between the Black and'Caspian seas. This would, cut oft the oil supplies of. both "Amount of monej'. or wages received?" "That's none of your business." "What is the value of the house in which yon live?" "That's no- the of their air forces body's business bub mine and their motorized artillrey.

of a prospective purchaser." I 1st, had been brought into Stockholm negotiations, Wenner-Gren returned to Europe ou the linei Rex with Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles. Ned Russell, ol the United Press London staff who accompanied "Welles as far as Italy, said today that so correspondents in the Rex coulc find out Wenner-Gren was not ii: countries and completely destroy contact witli Welles during Hit "Is this structure in need of major repairs?" "None 1 of your business." So. the war MIGHT be decided voyage. The report of the Russian offei might explain a campaign now be ing led by the close-to people be all that is needed to end gangster rule Titv and state management. The "town hall meeting" is comS back.

In cities where the large population makes direct democratic rule impractical, the citizens' organizations are In. Minneapolis, for example, there 157 town hall" groups all of them affiliated with a central bod" the renewed interest in watching the wheels of govern! ment go around is only a corollary to the presidential elections, however, the relief from corruption will be "Has it running water?" "That's none of your business." "Has it a bathtub or "Let the bathtub manufacturers. collect their own information." "Has it refrigeration equipment?" "Ditto for the salesmen of elec- trical equipment." "Radio?" "Ditto." XI "Is the property mortgaged?" "You're darned tooting it's mortgaged to the extent of about $45,000,000.000. That mortgage was slapped on there against my wishes and without consulting. me.

The money was squandered by the Worst gang of spendthrifts this nation or any other has ever known. and the next five generations will be kept 'sweating to pay it off. And now get out of here because I've 2,000 miles away from the Maginof the government, for sending rapid line, down in the Caucasus mbiui-1 and. substantial British aid to Fin i tains. Ten thousand bombing land.

got something to do wer questions from besides an- government planes aren't much good without gasoline, and they use a lot of it. Allies May The Editor's Mail Bag The Independent welcomes letters from its readers but no anonymous letter will get any consideration whatever, and The Editor reserves the right to require a signature for publication when the letter deals with a controversial subject; STORY'OF DEGOGNIA To the Editor of The Independent: As I have been receiving so many cards and letters of" appreciation, and congratulations on the 'story of Degognia" and asking for my family'name, I wonder it you would 'give me a little spa'ce'hi your goocl paper to tell them "that my name is Thersa Isom Kuhlmaii, daughter of James H. and Caroline (Mericle) Isom, (deceased). My parents and family were born and raised, near the once village of Ds- Just received a letter today from Barbara Burr. Hubbg and father, Mr.

Bert R. Burr, asking for my family name. Used to know Mr. Burr well when he was. Superintendent of Jackson County Schools.

He used to visit Buchanan School often and he is wondering about Hmir WH1 nour mu Tnniffll it! lUUIgl Christian Two Presidents of the United states were born lheh £ath el died: Audrew -Jackson and Rutherford B. Hayes. An amateur hour will be held at the First Christian church this eve-' ning in the church basement be-' ginning at 7:45 o'clock. Members of the Sunday School 1 classes will take part. who wrote story.

He doesn't know me by the name of Kuhlman. Thersa Isom Kuhlmaii. Morgan Trading Post Ships in Car of 135 Oil-Burning Stoves Morgan Trading Post disclosed the receipt today of a car lot of 135 famous Boss oil stoves, the largest lot ever of oil stoves ever bought here "at one time, the firm believes. The Boss line is one of the biggest on the American market. T.

Martin Morgan of the firm took pride in advertising today, lie said, a selection of white porcelain table-top oil stoves at prices ranging from as low as THE END OF THE ROW To tlie Editor of The Independent: When a man fails to even get a WPA job, his wife also fails after doing all possible on their, part to do so, and he is in need of medical attention, without money to obtain seed, plowing, fertilizer, repair his home, pay taxes, so others can live and has to borrow money for emergencies and lie around existing, on small food orders, for which he is thankful and willing- to work- tor, it seems he's at his wits end. Forgotten or discriminated against by others who are getting theirs, who also are in the dry and out of the weather changes', etc. Well, anyway iJ we all can't live alike, one thing is sure, we'll be all alike when our heads pi-ess a dying pillow, if we have time to look ahead at the just and fiery ments awaiting all men. The fool will laugh, the wise think, the sluggard Quit, the brave light. But I am neutral.

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Sold at All Stores. THEATRE MURPHYSBORO LAST TIMES TONIGHT PJlSCItlA LADE BRYAN- JANE WYMAN WAYNE MORRIS EDDIE ALBERT RONALD REAGAN Added: News, Travel Talk "Natural Wonders of Washington State" and Musical SUNDAY and MONDAY A ERA COMES TQ LUSTY LIFE ONCE MORE! MEET PLANTERS 19 II. Clark Center of the Loop AIR CONDITIONED SLEEPING ROOMS Famous Cocktail RATES FROM $1.50 Alice Richard FAYE GREENE MacKURRAYi Added: News, Donald Duck Cartoon, and "Grime Dosen't Pay" Special Matinee Tuesday From 1:30 P. M. to 5 P.

M. For Registration During, the winter months, no is. powerful This campaign received further today in a letter by Lord DaVies, a leading industrialist 'and a member of the house of 4 commons for -more than 23 years Thefore he received a peerage. Lord to' overcome the'- drag -of cold thickened summer oil, and its energy quickly is exhausted cranking a sticky. engine.

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS AT YOUR DOORSTEP from Pa Fight Red Russia-is said: I "Our strategy is clear. If Sweden One) i is well supported by a British guarantee -of assistance against a minister, were participating in negotiations with the Swedish for- German invasion and is still unwilling to intervene on the side eign office and that J. K. Paasi- of Finland 1 we can invoke the pro- kivi, minister without portfolio iii, visions of article XVI of the the Finnish government, was in League of Nations covenant, which THEY MEAN BUSINESS The-Allies are through fooling with the German It is being clapped down hard, regardless of where it pmche.

Two incidents in the last few days prove that. Norwegian waters are no longer going to offer a safe passage And-the export of German coal in Italian ships has been irritation it'. caSlg to the After six months of war, Germany's overseas trade has been completely cut off. She must depend for ei supplies and her export- sales almost entirely on trade pacts th Central Europe and Comrade Stalin Germany undoubtedly expected that to happen She could hardly have planned to keep her trade routes ipen after lormation of the; blockade she knew the British would throw around her coast. Yet, when the war is over and the blodS no longer impedes ships filled -with needed supplies the car goes still may: not come-not until Germany can fin-nish real cash for the deals.

And honest money, after a nation Iris finished a war, is not a bountiful commodity RING SUSPECTED FOB MAKING" FAKE AUTO PLATES SPRINGFIELD, March police today investigated a possihle counterfeiting ring, which manufactures fake sta.te automobile license plates, following- -yesterday, of Lefe- Becker, Springfield, a metal worker, on a charge lie, titious plates. Becker was arrested when City Policemen Russell Wilson and Wai- lace Olshefsky decided the license plates on his" automobile looked too new for plates out as long as the 200(000 number classification. They) said he admitted making ths plates from stove pipe metal. In a house- trailer which Becker is said to use tor a -workshop and parked near his home; police aaid 'they found dies, -wide viir- iety'of-tools, and a printing-prcsc. They also' said that oil the reyorao sideot a 1940 license plate die was one for 1939.

snoopers. I have to try to earn enough to pay your salary and the rest ot the taxes." This Kenosha man was a Greek but he ought-to make a mighty good American citizen. He doesn't Stockholm in behalf of the Finnish': government. Otto Dietrich, German Nazi Press: chief, was said to be here, as well as one General Rbsenbroyer, representing Field'Marshal Baron Gus-l tav Manuerheim, Fimiisii command-: er in chief. Rosenhroyer was said to have consulted Ur.

Wipert Von Eluecher, German minister at Helsinki, before he went to Stockliolm. This dispatch sairl that Axel Wenner-Gren, internationally-known Swedish capitalist, liad returned hastilly to Stockliolm from Paris tc join in the negotiations. It was supplemented by diversions elsewhere, will relieve pressure on Finnish defenses." There was one report here that Finland liad rejected specific Rus siaii terms. like to ba "pushed around" by the asserted that he had accompanied CRAW SHAW'S AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT We Have Just Received a Full Car ILoad of the CELEBRATED BOSS OIL STOVE And Have About 140 in Stock at this Time QUANTITY ENABI.ES US TO SELL AT A LOW PRICE 5-Burner-White Enamel Table Top Models, Starting at Other Table Top Models New Models and $34.85 $4fc50 A LIBERAL ALLOWANCE FOR YOURv OLD STOVE Free Delivery. MORGAN Other Oil Stoves in many different models Convenient Terms SEE and HEAR JOHNSTELLE Candidate for GEORGE MAYPOLE Candidate for Lt.

Governor BENADAMOWSK! Candidate for U. S. Senator ED. J.BARRETT Candidate for State Auditor FRIDAY, 8 P. Jackson County Court House THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.