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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES

OVER The N. u. AND. SILL. ny.
On December 2S, 24,25, 80, 81, 1909
and January 1, 1908 the N, @. and St.
L. will sell holiday tickets to all
points east of the Mississippi and
south Of the Ohio and Potomsc rivers
at one and one third fare for the round
trip. Tickets limited to January 8,
1908.
From December 10 to s2 inclusive,
tickets will be sold at same rate to
teachers and students Of schools and
colleges, upon presentation and surren.
der Of certificate signed by superin-
tendent, Principal or President of the
institution. These tickets limited to
January 8, 1908. Take advantage of
these low rates and spend Christmas
at home or with your friends.
E.S.BURNHAM, Ticket agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
WAS DIFFICULT TO ANSWER.
Secretary Wilson's Question Effeetu-
ally Squelched Interrupter.

Secretary Wilson has gained the
name OF the David Harum Of the cab
met" not only through the stories
which he keeps on tap appropriate to
all occasions. but also because Of the
ready wit with which he meets all
conventional attacks. Not long ago
he was one OF the guests at the board
OF the Glover club in Philadelphia. an
organization which has acquired rep
utation as being a most difficuit body
to address. The members seem to
take a hendish pride in rafting q
speaker by their Interruptions
Mr. Wilson had just risen. His first
sentence had contained a reference to
the fable of the lion and the ass.
Which are your called a voice
from down the table.
'The lion." answered the secretary.
without an instant's hesitation.
which are your"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

Little Incident That Somehow Has
Not the Right Ending.


Not the Right Ending.
II was In the surf. He had kissed
her when that big wave went over
both Of them. Il wouldn't have gone
over them. either. II he hadn't told
her to hold to the lifeline. When
the big wave came In 1t submerged
the lifeline and them. and then II was
he kissed her. She couldn't scream.
being under water. but she tried and
swallowed a mouthful OF brine. When
the wave passed she hollered, but no
one besides Fred knew why. She
faced him furiously.
Fred Stockington." she said, you
are no gentleman. and | hate you. and
| shall never speak TO you againl"
Then she let go Of the lifeline and
started In. He started after her, not
daring to touch her. The next wave
boosted them roughly. She lost her
footing and was pulled back at O
pretty slide. He caught her.
Release mel" she cried, "or
shall call the bathing master"
She got to her feet again, but was
too dignifed to hurry. The next wave
curled over them. She cast her arms
about him.
''Oh. save mel Save mel" she
shrieked, as the cream and splitter Of
the breaker dashed them upon the
beach.
DO you forgive meG" he demanded.
when their heads bobbed up, but he
hung on.
''oh. yesi Save mel" she answered,
and down they went again.
The next time II was their heels
bobbed up. but he dug his fists into
the sand now skating from them. The
cream and splitter receded, but her
eyes were shut as he dragged her
ny the sand.
DO you love met" he shouted into
her deafened ear.
Poor girl She thought herself still
under water.
"Yesl Yesl" she gasped. Save
mel"
You are ssvedi" he cried. ~and I
did IL"
And what do you SUPPOSED That
ungrateful girl got up, marched to
her bathhouss. and hasn't spoken to
him sincel
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
LImI, on Literary ou.put.

The late king of Prussia once sent
TO an aide de camp. Col. Malachow-
sky, who was brave but poor. small
portfolio. bound like book. In which
we're deposited 500 crowns. Some
time afterward he met the officer and
said to him:
"Ah; well, how did you like the new
work which sent to your"
Excessively, sire" replied the col
onel; II read It with such interest
that expect the second volume with
impotence"
The king smiled. and when the ON
GERS birthday arrived. he presented
him with another portfolio. similar In
every respect to the first, but with
these words engraved upon it;
This book Is complete In two vol
umes."
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
MIAEo RELlS,-d AND WORK.
Philadelphia Negro sings Hymn
While He Wallops Mule.


Philadelphia Negro sings Hymns
While He Wsllops Mule.
A coal.black negro psrched on cart
who alternately walloped bay mule
with a snake whip and sang snatches
OF hymns In a high key caused a stir
and much merriment on Germantown
avenue. at Wayne Junction. yesterday
afternoon. says the Philadelphia Eve
ming Telegraph. The negro saw no In.
congruity IN his double performance.
and the mule Judging from the way he
laid back his ears and essayed to kick
the bottom out Of the cart. saw no hui
NOR in the situation. But the onlook.
ers. who were at FIRST shocked at tho
sacrilegious aspect OF the negro's con.
duct, finally succumbed to the ludi.
crousness Of the affair.
"Neahah. my God" sang the eb-
ony-hued driver, the sacred song being
cut short by the crack" Of the snake
whip shifting the mules flank. TO
thee" rang out between two skill
fully prolonged "c-r-a-c-k-si"
which were resented vigorously by the
heels OF the hybrid. "Een though II
be" twanged the negro. soaring
the animal into a run with a stinging
blow on the elongated right ear-"that
raiseth ne" continued the black
skinned Jehu, in the midst OF a success
sion Of reports of pistol-like sharpness
which sent a mounted policeman clat-
tering In pursuit OF the fast-dlsappear
ing negro. the crackings Of whose
whip continued to drown alike the
words OF the hymn and the laughter Of
the spectators.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
FIVE COUPLES
MARRIED AT ONCE

Chicago, Dec. 27-The Rev. N. b.
Nsylor performed a marriage oere-
mony by which five couples were unit
ed, says 9 special TO the Chronicle
from Armstrong, Mo. The brides
and bridegrooms formed circle
around the minister, and with clssped
hands took the ows. They belonged
to a matrimonial club and had agreed
to be married at the same time and
by the same minister.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
COUGHING SPELL
CAUSED DEATH.

CAUSED DEATH.
Harry blackwell. aged 25 years,
choked to death early yesterday
morning at his home. in the presence
of his wife and child. He contract
ed a slight cold a few days ago and
paid but little attention to it, Yes
terdsy morning ne WAS seized with
fit of coughing which Continued for
some time His wlfe s'nt tor physi'
clan, but before he could arrive an
other coughing spsll came on and
Duck we'll died from suifocation. ST.
L@is Globe Democfst. Dec. 1, 1901. "
Billiards. Horehonui syrup would
have saved him. &c. SOC and 81 ct
Dubois and Go -
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

= After learning that King Edward
u the queen pleasantly spent the
~ at Sandringhsm, that the Kaiser
. great time with his children,
other monarchs fittingly enj Dyed
TK ~ss.we can better digest our
were all doubtless afraid
N tnldn't have a good time.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

wanted-A good, quiet place in
hich the tobacco growers who have
,Allied forth in Kentucky to bust the
fust may recover from the busting
,eration.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
THE WEATHER.
Fair, colder tonight. Sunday fair
with rising temperature.

This is the time of ear when the
kitchen range gets Its habits on. and
those who are not ready for an inquest
should be very careful
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

Now that Gov. Beokham has been
impersonated in Europe and . far-off
Southern state. he is fully qualified to
decline the nomination for president.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
EarIx pIstrIbutlon Of Seed.

Distribution Of flower and vegetable
seeds by the Government VIII be
started Sept. I, three months earlier
than usual
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

A singular illustration of the per
sistence with which the Japanese ad
here to their family vocations Is seer
In an announcep.q<nlp a Japanese
newspaper that ~ 1Ain~<< >hrated
IN honor of \ wore ha>efs as
80 : - ID uown the, avenue In
NJ hottest H. A ttar .day.zu1onnu
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
Greeting

With many thanks for the
increased patronage bestowed
upon Us during the past year
let US now, while on the thresh-
old Of 1908, assure and pledge
ourselves anew to our many
friends and patrons and the
public at large, that with the
increased facilities afforded by
our large new store we will
make every department in Our
big store merit your special and
continued patronage during
1908 as never before.
Wishing one and all a hap
and prosperous 1908. we w
you to feel at home here M
times whether you want I
goods or not. ~
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

The ,Iargsst stage e pc world y
$50 mnkSjhs ether apiraqfnr >le: |
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

M Ne European surgeon,
~ has received more
ISt since he came here,
-A Shat was in Chicago, and
- Apresumably for operating on
yArmour's daughter. He has
lone great good during his four
tonths' sojourn. and says that while
-, has not profted materially be
~ ethically. II is generally believ-
a. hat his visit will result in new
H.. DDS and great good in American
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

Newspapers would ig-
knged creatures who
sturb communities by
81 end of the world, the
zA - Christ and other things,
= 1atter would soon abandon their
2rts to obtain cheap notoriety.
nose who are not stark mad are
sorely seekers after publicity, and
>stead Of dsvoting columns to their
N " attention should be paid to
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27
To Work on Enthusiasm.

There Is one rather amusing char
acteristic held in common by all men
and that is the innate desire 70 make
a noise when we are wonderfully
pleased. Thi5 was absurdly illustrst'
ed not long go by an Englishman; A
Lopdone>r = has always been a coy
,vl|l'-I'sI
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

DAILY THOUGHT.
December soon will pass away;
A few more months, and then tits May.
So wherefore sigh or shed . tear
Since love and roses are 30 near2
Washington Star.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-27

Me lynching in Kansas Of an al
- murderer, whose throat was cut
The rope broke and he was still
for q trial, shows what
- can do in anger, excitement
der the influence of liquor.
n ? represent a good ele-
Il Ny and are menaces to
- n -. a government. There
dsy bIn-,s1f this class in any
init such crimes,
We times that they
hjh:~ihs va orr ''' "'' -
Y IssoH 70 the pol-
,try % prcs:ss.at the Mon
ns All baslsoart in the
>cle - ' yenenu'laI
enfs'hs s. :. ..s s''.s ,.,
~ S. <reUith ONE has { is
ustom AMI
}ors powers
P+s+s4sas t' ,'a asa.,
u theyA 7 'n d
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
FntteniNG For Marriage.

The marriageable girl in Tunis has q
trying ordeal to so through after her
betrothal to the man not Of her choice,
but whose choice shc is She has to be
fattened to the required size before the
ceremony can take place.
AS soon as the betrothal takes place
she is taken to room and there COOP
ed up till the fattening process is con-
cluded. Silver Shackles are fastened
round her wrists and ankles. and the
task of her parents and future hus-
band is to increase her bulk till her
wrists and ankles fill up the shackles.
II the husband is 4 widower or has
''discharged' his first wife. the girl has
the shackleS of the lirst spouse placed
on her. and she must fill them out.
1t takes long time to do this, as a
rule, and sometimes it cannot be ac-
compished in spite of all efforts 1t is
then open to the future husband to cry
of the bargain or waive the condition
In the case of a bachelor he takes care
to see that the bracelets and anklets
are not too argc-that is. if he is fond
of the eirl-hut if he is being forced
into tie marriage by his parents he is
great Sticlller for custom. Stout girls
are the no9c quickly snapped up in
TIniS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03

conceptions do not admit Of more than
three dimensions"
Supposing the inhabitants of fiat
| land" to be intellectual beings as we
are, it would be interesting to them to
| be told what dwellers of space in three
dimensions could do. Let us pursue the
analogy by showing what dwellers in
four dimensions might do. Place a
dweller of "hatland' inside a circle
drawn on his plane and ask him to
| step outside of it without breaking
through it. He would 30 all around
and, finding every inch of it closed, he
would say it was Impossible from the
very nature of the conditions But"
we would reply, that is because Of
your limited conceptions. We can step
! over it,
| "Step over it," he would exclaim. 81
do not know what that means. I can
pass around anything if there is way
open, but l cannot imagine what you
mean by stepping over it.
But we should simply step over the
| line and reappear on the other side.
So If we contine q being able to move
in fourth dimension in the walls Of a
dungeon Of which the sides. the floor
and the ceiling were all impenetrable
he would step outside Of it without
touching any part Of the building just
as easily as we could step over cir
Gle drawn on the plane without touch
ing it. He would simply disappear
from our view like spirit and perhaps
reappear the next moment outside the
prison. To do this he would have to
make little excursion in the fourth
imension.-Professor Simon Newcomb
In Harper's Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
His Maiden Name.

1t is said that at certain seasons in
Scotland when the fishing is not very
brisk the fishermen act as caddies and
are easily recognized by their costume,
woolen jersey and trousers braced up
to the armpits One Of these was asked
his name by the gentleman for whom
he was carrying, and the reply was,
"Weel. sir. hereabouts they maistly ca
me Breeks. but ma maiden name is
Broom"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
BLACK GOWNS.

A Smart Dress Of This Color Should
Be In Every WOman's Wardrobe.
A dress of black lace edged with
thick ruching of net. gauZe or ch111On
is charming over white satin. lhe
neck can be cut decollete for evening
wear, and for day occasions a guimpe
can be made to wear with it. These
black gowns are the most useful Wo
nan can have.
Pretty and serviceable black gowns
are being made of black crepe de chine
much tucked and combined with black
velvet chiffon and jet.
Many Of the new French models for
skirts show box plated backs and moi
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03

only single and double plaits, but quite
cluster of plaits with box plait in
the center. Some of the skirts even
have slight gathers. The newest slips
to wear under semitransparent skirts
are made with deep founces and are
put on full at the back. They are fin
ished with Il plated frill laid on quite
at the edge Of the hounce.
The black crepe de chine gown in the
sketch is made in semiprincess fashion.
The continuous tucked effect gives il
the princess look. 1t is cut decollete
but the bare effect Of the neck is part
ly hidden by perpendicular applica tiona
Of jet held ir place by means Of q
transparent jet collar. The sleeves
pouch into considerable fullness and
are held into cuff Of jet. The skirt
has gored flounce headed by the jetted
spplteetion. JUDO CHo1IET.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
of Pine Bluffs Progressive Business r4ouses
]. A, PAULETTE,

Machinist and Electrician,
311 East Third Ave. New Phone 8.
Gas and Gasoline Engines, Light -
Fine Machinery to Order.
PIPE FITTINGS AND SUPPLIAn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
Hfs Early Love Affair.

May-l wonder why Reggie never
married.
Jack-He had a love affair when
quite young and has never got over it.
May-Who was the object Of his at
fectionS:
-HimSelf-Harlem Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
SOMETHING SPECIAL.
DELIVERY WAGONS.

OF every style or pattern quickly
turned out in first-class shape by ex-
perienced workmen. Wagon and car
riage repairing given special attention.
Horseshoeing establishment in con-
nection.
&. e. WARD, 4O1-405 e Barraque.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-03
Fools rush in where angels fear to

Long winded individuals are usu-
ally short when it comes to paying
their debts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

The Rich Men Appreciate Bargains
Opera Hats, So; Silk Hats, 81; Dress
Suits. Custom Made, $50. Hoffman's Tog
gerry Shop.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
MOVEMENT ON MoRos
General Chaffee Corroborates Report
of Peaceful Tendencies.


Washington, April 25.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin to-day made public the fol-
lowing extract from a cablegram just re-
ceived from General Chaffee respecting
the situation in Mindanao, dated Manila,
April "a:
Before Baldwin could be communicated with
he had taken the fort at Pulas after slight re-
sistance. No casualties Very soon after the
neighboring town of Ganasl opened it's doors,
hoisted the white flag and delivered the red
flag. Datto Lampok and others, with strong
following, asked permission to call and make
peace. Datto Amani Pack of Ganasi who
sent threatening message In reply to my let
ter. Is one of those who have submitted. The
camp is two miles from Ganasi, where the
sultan has asked Baldwin to come there
Have directed him not to move. 1t Is my
purpose to have an interview with General
Davis. VIII go the Hancock, which
leaves here to-day for Maabang. with bat
TALON of the Tenth infantry.
1t Is our purpose to show considerable
force of troops to the lake Moros, converse
with dattes, then retire the troops by differ
ent trails to Malabang and Barang, there
after to send expeditions occasionally to the
lake. We supposed Ganasi to be thirty five
miles from Malabang 1t is actually Z short
twenty one miles. No fighting, it not being
necessary to overcome the opposition to the
advance to the present location Of the troops
There IT'S men with Baldwin and two
troops of cavalry dismounted twelve miles
In the rear. Every effort will be made to
prevent general war. Davis says the situa-
ton is very favorable.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
LET EN- DANCE
Declaration That Methodist Church
Restrictions Must Be Removed.

Chicago, April 25.-"If the clergy of the
Methodist Episcopal church expect to
keep their young men and women in the
fold they must do away with old restric-
tions against card-play wing, dancing and
attendance at the theaters. If they are
not allowed to follow the dictates of their
consciences, they will attend churches
where they will be allowed to do so, or
they will not attend church at all
This was the declaration set forth at
a dinner at the Union League club, at
tended by sixty-fve prominent Methodist
ministers and -laymen of Chicago. The
proposition received general discussion,
in which Robert Quayle said:
If we dc not take active steps toward arous-
ing interest in the church on the part of our
young men and women, we shall stand alone
in our old age. There will he none to take
the burden from our shoulders when we pass
away. II we seek to bind the young people
down too closely or draw too tight a rein,
we cannot hope to keep them w;thtus Il rec
ommend that all laymen and clergymen to
whom the interests of the Methodist church
are dear, organize and insist that at the next
general conference the present regulations
and restrictions DO removed.
Another important movement set on
foot at the meeting was the consolidation
of all the book interests and periodicals
of the church in this country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
ROMANCE ELIMINATES
Couple Married Under the Nose of an
UnknO1ying Father.

Chicago, April rs. A romance which be-
gan a year ago on a RAILROAD train in
California, ended last evening in a secret
marriage in the First Presbyterian
church The father Of the bride knew
nothing of the affair until it was all
over. Z James G. Darden, Of Chicago, one
of the vice presidents of the; American
Can Co., was the hero and Miss Marie
Elsie Ross, of Brooklyn, N. Y, the bride.
Miss Ross is the daughter of J. M. Ross
of Ross & Snyder, millionaire lumber
dealers.
A year ago Mr.. Darden was in Califor-
MIA and while on his way to Chicago he
met Miss Ross, who was a passenger on
the same train. The day after Miss Ross
reached her Brooklyn home she received
a letter from, her travelling companion. A
regular correspondence followed, but
suddenly Miss Ross letters stopped. For
several months Mr.. Darden did not hear
from her until yesterday morning when
he learned that Miss Ross and her father
had arrived here on their way east from
California. 4 MI. Darden called, proposed,
was accepted and the wedding followed.
The bride and groom started south
8ern trip for their honeymoon after Mr..
Ross had given them his blessing and left
for the east.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
Our Industrial Position.

OF all the manufactured goods produced
on earth, the United States produces
little more than one-third In proper
ton to our population our production is
nearly seven times great That means
that the value of each mans work Is
greater than in other countries. The
product of an American artisan Is worth
almost three times as much as that of
his nearest competitor. The most eff
Client workmen drink Golden Grain Belt
beer because it is pure and refreshing.
Taken before going to bed it induces a
restful sleep. Taken with the meals, it
aids the digestion and satisfies the appe-
lite. Always keep a case in your home
and use 1t regularly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
BABC0CK GAVE THE WORD
NAT. ADMINISTRATION UN1NDoRsED
Relieved in Wisconsin the Congress.
man VIII Continue His Fight
on Roosevelt.
Special to The Journal.


Lancaster, Wis, April 25.--The third
congressional convention, which re-
nominated Congressman J. W. Babcock
and indorsed his tariff views yesterday,
did not adopt any resolutions indorsing
the state or national administrations. 1t
Is currently reported that the omission
was made at the request of Mr.. Babcock.
The congressman was unable to attend
the convention, but his interests were In
the hands of Henry Casson, sergeant at
arms of the house. Mr.. Casson had been
here for several days lining up the fac
lions for Mr.. Babcock and harmonizing
the differences on the state administra-
ton. E.r-.r
Resolutions were passed indorsing Bah
cocks tariff views, but word was passed
around quietly not to pass any other reso-
buttons because Mr.. BabCock did not de-
sire it. The failure to indorse the ma
tional administration is regarded here as
q sign that Mr.. Babcock intends to keep
UP his fight on Roosevelt. ....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

The Minneapolis & St. Louis r. R. will
sell tickets April 20-27, May 27-June s,
good for 50 days, at $50. The only line
with morning sleeper from Minneapolis
making direct connections with through
trains at Omaha and Kansas City, For
full information call on w. L. Hathaway,
G. T. A., No. Washington avenue S,
Minneapolis. or F. P. Rutherford. c. T.
A., 1913 Robert street, st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
An Approximations.

Rear Admiral Evans, in the May issue
of McClure's Magazine, says: "For COM
fort and luxury the special train On
which he travelled made a lasting i'm
preston upon the prince and his suite.
Prince Henry said: I have seen the best
equipment on Russian railroads, and they
ares the best in Europe; but have never
seen or imagined that a train like this
could be put together =
Coming from such an authoritative
source this is indeed a compliment,
especially SO as two of the cars. the
Ohio and Iowa, belong to the regular
equipment of the Chicago Great western
railway. 5{.
These beautiful compartment sleeping
cars run every night between Chicago,
St. Paul and Minneapolis on the Great
Western Limited" the new. sumptuous
electric-lighted train.