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Evening journal., 1902-09-24
The President and the Platform
Makers at Saratoga

WuktTo at dAOha
From the New York Herald.
"Nas man can tether time or tide, "
and the tide Of popular feeling in favor
OF President Roosevelt's policy and OF
his nomination in 1904 cannot be teth-
cred by any machine manipulators in
side or outside of his party.
IL is now settled that the Republi-
cans in State Convention at Saratoga
will adopt a platform sustaining Mr..
Rcosevelts demand for control OF the
trusts and reciprocity with Cuba and
commend his nomination for the Presi-
dency in 1904. New York Republicans
Will thus line up with those Of the
many other States that have taken
similar action.
There should be nothing ambiguous
in the phraseology OF the platform. The
rank ana file OF the Republicans are
positive and enthusiastic In their in
dorsement of the Presidents policy and
in their determination that he shall be
the standard bearer in the next cam
paign. And evidence OF hesitancy or
evasiveness by the leaders Of the party
in his own State will not injure Mr..
Roosevelt. but themselves.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

We rise to ask ON what grounds the
Hon. Jimmie Robertson presumes TO
appeal TO the voters of the First sena-
torial distinct? Hasn't he had enough
honor? Has he made record emitting
him to a further public trust? Isn't
true that one who has broken his
solemn pledges once, will do 1t again L?
And finally. let the Hon. Jimmie ex-
plain just why he voted for Addicks
when that gentleman was needing votes
$50 badly.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
LETTERS PROM The PEOPLB
Senior in Charge Talks


To the Editor OF the Evening Journal.
Sir: Having seen in one of the local
newspapers that the class fight between
the sophomore and freshman classes
was entirely due to the senior in
charge OF the drill. l wish to say that
IL IS althogether a mistake, and hope
that the public will not look at the
matter in this way. also want 1t dis
understood that l know enough
about military tactics than to dismiss
a detachment anywhere except on its
parade grounds. When the recruits
were marched to their parade grounds
the scphcmores, who had been MS
missed only a few minutes before
hand. We're awaiting in the near vicin-
itv for the dismissal Of the freshmen
after which time l have nothing what
ever TO do with control Of the stu
dents.
Hoping that this clears up the vague
idea clf intermingling military disci'
Mine with class fights. ! am
Most sincerely,
The Senior in Charge.
Newark. Sept. "a, 1902.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

Byne thinks that DIR. Ball is such a
good fellow and that he has made such
a good Congressman that he promises
to vote for him in 1904. with a pro-
viso That is that Mr.. Byrne must be
allowed to have the election this time.
Isn't that logic? And isn't it mod
esty? Byrne should know by this time
that his candidacy is so unpopular that
he could not be elected, even though
he should run alone.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
NEWSPAPER OPINION
"Mr. Roossveli's Righteous Wrath"
From the Detroit Free Press.


From the Detroit Free Press.
It is easy to believe the reports that
President Roosevelt waxed exceeding
wroth when he read of Speaker Hender-
sons letter OF withdrawal. Whatever
else he is There are two things that
Theodore Roosevelt is not-he is not a
uuitter and he is not disingenuous.
When the Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives retired from the con-
test for reelection and explained this
retirement on the flimsy pretense that
Il am not in harmony with great
many Republican voters. who believe
that free trade in whole or in part will
lremedy the trust evil" President
Roosevelt must naturally have been
both disgusted and incensed. A man
that had received honor at the hands OF
his party far greater than his abilities
entitled him TO was seeking to stal
the party in the back at a critical timi
} in the campaign because he disagree,
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
nne nf currnn,a wItticIsms.

Curran, says n writer in the Green
Bag. once bad as colleague in case
n remarkably tall and slender man.
who had originally intended TO take
orders. When the judge observed that
the case involved Il question In eccicsl-
astlcal law, Curran said, 81 can refer
your lordship TO the high authority be-
hind me, who was once intended Tor
the church. though in my opinion ne IS
filter for the steeple.'
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
AUGH-r AT RANDOM

A ton Of SCOT results from the burn
ing Of 100 tons of coal.
Paris paws nearly one-quarter OF all
the direct taxes levied in France.
Wesleyan University, Middletown
Conn, has received gift Of $4,000 to
lequip an astronomical observatory.
Someone has been figuring out the
number of words man utters in a
year, and finds the average to be IL $780,
600 words.
People who go barefooted and those
who wear sandals instead OF shoes rare
ly have colds in the head or any form
of influenza.
South Africa is Of volcanic origin,
and the land in the vicinity OF Kim
berley is SO sulphurous that even ants
cannot exist upon it.
An experiment in crossing bison with
domestic cattle is to be made at talr-
field. Malne. following similar success
i lul tests Ill lut west NdNtO4oo thN ~
brld animals are called.
Nidah. Ca, has a population OF 2,OOO
people all Of whom live in tram cars.
lThe town hall consists OF two cars
knocked into one and church has also
been provided by the same device.
A novelty in divorce is reported from
"a little town in Austria, where the par
ties in a recent case issued cards OF
Invitation to their friends TO be present
at the trial.
There are some fifteen thousand
lChinamen in Cuba, and since the island
became independent there lis no law tc
prevent their going there from China
5 Tor elsewhere.
! While King George, OF Greece, was
= lstaying at q Wiesbaden hotel recent,
- he noticed a window pane upon whicl
- lhis father, the King OF Denmark, ha'
lcut his name with diamond.
The cane King Edward used durml
lhis recent illness is more than 200 year
q olold. and was originally cut from tn
Boscobel oak tree into which Charles !
climbed to escape Cromwell's men afte
the battle at Worcester.
c. B. Million, a farmer living nea
Rockport. Mo-, raised 1900 bushels @
onions and about $4,000 heads of cab
bage this year. A North Missoul
? mathematician has figured out that tn
0 onions will be enough to make 10000
q gallons OF hash and the cabbage 1000
q bushels OF slaW.
n The only place in the world wheI
. that form OF carbon known as ii
: black diamond. or bort, is FOUND In r.
Z markable quantities is in Bahia,
= South America. The substance is us
for points for stone drills and saw
III and is powdered and used to polish di
a monds and other precious stones. The
e is a wide and growing demand for 1t.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

The Presidents Western trip has been
cut short by the necessity for minor
operation. The accident at Pittsfeld,
in which his leg was bruised, It was
thought had caused only temporary an
noyance and discomfort for him, but it
appears that the bruise was more seri-
ous than at first anticipated. and an
operation became necessary to relieve
the pain. There is little danger to be
feared, and he will probably
again In a few days.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

with some Of his fellow-partisans about
a minor matter of tariff schedule. The
President was justified in repeating
everything Mr.. Dooley says he said
when the trolley car pushed him."
The Roosevelt way OF doing things is
not the Henderson way, Believing as
Henderson believes. the President
would have gone into the district and
fought out the good fight to the end,
leaving the voters to determine the
righteousness OF his cause.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
In the Garden

You're what?" asked the common oi
garden spoOl1
OF stranger at midnights hour.
And the Shade replied. with a graceful
glide,
why, I'm the ghost Of 1owT!"
'1The ghost OF flower?" said the old
time spOok,
That's a brand-new one on me.
l never supposed q flower had a ghost
Though I've seen the shade of {
tree!"
Life.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

The Reading Coal and Iron Company
has promised to furnish the Board Of
Education with coal to heat the school
buildings. at the prices that ranged last
spring. Philadelphia has received The
same offer. and the people who pay
taxes viii appreciate it. II the same
arrangement could be made for the
benefit of the churches and the hos
pitfalls. there would be further cause
for congratulation. Finally, could the
company see its way clear to place IL
the workingman's cellar coal at th,
same rates. much would be added u
the sum OF human happiness.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
The RenI Test.

Hardup Il tried to sell those di;
monds l bought of you and was tol
they were not genuine.
Jeweler-Did you sell them?
Hardup-Yes, for almost nothing.
Jeweler-Well. you go back and tn
TO buy them. and you will find out thf
they are genuine.-New York Weekly
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
MoRGAN AGAINsr noos EvEI

MORGAN AGAINST HOOS EVEL
The Philadelphia Press printed a
story yesterday 20 the effect that j..
Pierpont Morgan is strongly opposed
to the reelection Of President Roose-
welt. and that II he cannot succeed in
having him defeated. he viii ondeavor
to bring out Cleveland for a third term.
According to this story, the Democrats
are receiving help from Morgan in this
campaign, the purpose being 20 en-
barrass Roosevelt and II possible, to
elect a Democratic Congress. This
story is told with such particularly
that II carries with it a conviction oI
truth. The trouble with Morgan Il
that he is suffering from an overplus o
power. In the industrial and CONNER
cial world he has carried everythin
with q high hand. He has had tn
pleasure Of familiar intercourse wit
European potentates. and cannot Sc
this Government run on any basl
which does not have his full approva
In all his movements and his acts he
more CT an emperor. hedged aroun
with his own dignity and consciousnel
of power, than plain American oil
zen.
His opposition is likely TO add
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
nIdn.t nIame his wifc.

Wife-You don't seem 20 enjoy the
dinner, dear. What's the matterI
Husband-I was wondering II there
weren't some typographical errors IN
that cookbook Of yours. p Chicago
News.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
Al In,po..,bIe coudltion.

"You say you can't afford to hire
clerk. Why don't you get your wife
do your typewrltingE
"TmpOssiblel She wouldn't subm
TO any dictation." Richmond Dispatcl
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

The Fire Department at Iarchmont,
New York's swell suburb, had its an
nual turnout a few days ago. most of
its millionaire members being present
in uniform. Every one of them is a
well-drilled fireman.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

A woman is not real old fashione
unless she Eaakes Il salve for neighbo
hood use for cuts. bruises and burns
Atchison Globe.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
Fenr. Long Drawn out.

Diggs-ROunder is quite III.
Biggs-Indeed! His wife naturall
has grave fears about him. supposei
Diggs-Yes. In fact. think her feai
extend beyond the grave.-Exchange.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

William Michael Byrne, when there
is something vital TO discuss. stands
dumb and openeth not mis- mouth. Like
young osric, "all his golden words are
spent"
Evening journal., 1902-09-24

Want Ads. in the Evening Journal
cost one cent a word.
Evening journal., 1902-09-24
II VIZ. nIs ..IlcIIo.v

"Ycu can't marry my daughter
young man; she is already spoken
for"
"Thats all right; I'm the fellow who
teiephoned you. New York Herald.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
COUNCIL NET.
ORDINANCES GIVEN PASSAGE
BY THE BOARD wEDNES-
DAY NIGHT.

The council met Wednesday night
in called session with DIR. Brooks
and Councilman Hannah absent.
Ordinances passed were; One plao.
ing the appointment of the driver Of
the patrol wagon in the hands Of
the police commissioners instead Of
the mayor. Fixing the salary Of sex.
ton Of Oak Grove at $40 9 year
and the ordinance fixing the insur-
ance tax at $50 year for each in.
surance company and $40 for each
additional kind Of insurance furnish.
ed.
The license ordinance was given
first passage.
The certificates of election of City
Treasurer Krsus, City Engineer Wash
ington and the members of the board
of aldermen were filed.
The clerk brought up the question
Of placing on the payrolls the names
of councilmen who fail to report al
the city hall prior to the beginning
OF regular business, but no action
was taken.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES

For Christmas and New Year holt
days the Illinois Central railroad COM
pany will sell round trip tickets to all
points on Its Southern lines, to all
points on the ST. Louis division be-
tween Paducah and st. Louis, to ali
points on the Y. and M. V. r. R., to
points on connecting liues east of the
Mississippi river and south of the
Ohio river, Cairo to Cincinnati in
elusive, and on add south of the O.
and o. Ry., Cincinnati to Washington
inclusive, and to all points ON these
lines north of the Ohio river within
400 miles of Paducah at one and one
third fare for the round trip. Tickets
to points on Southern lines and st.
Louis division to be sold December 23,
"a, 20, 80 and 81 and January 1, lin.
tied to January to return; and to
other points ON the Northern lines Of
this company, on December "a, 25 and
81 and January /, good returning un-
til January 2.
In addition to the sale OF excursion
tickets as explained above, reduced
rates will be in effect from Decem-
Der is to 22, inclusive, at one and
one-third fare for the round trip, to
points in the same territory south
of the Ohio river and from Deoem-
Der 10 to 90, inclusive, north of the
Ohio river, TO teachers and students
who present certificates signed by SUI
perintendents, principals or presi-
dents of schools or colleges; such
tickets to be good returning until
January 8.
]. t. DONOVAN, Agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
0IiGNAL SIGNED.
MAYOR YEISER AFFIXED HIS
NAME TO SALOON oRDI-
NANCE.

Mayor Yeiser has signed the oriRi-
nal saloon closing ordinance, which
was copied snd an error made in the
title. The copy was then presented
the presidents Of the two boards and
the mayor, who signed 1t in Its defec-
tive condition. As stated exclusively
in this pa per several days ago, the orig
jnsl ordinance passed by both boards
did not contain the error mentioned,
and the mayor, to rectify II possible
the mistake, has now signed this orig
NAL ordinance, which is sufficient, the
signatures of the presidents OF the
boards being unnecessary to ordinan'
oes and only formality.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
BOYS WORK
CONFERENCE OF THE Y. NJ. @.
A. TO BE HELD IN
FRANKFORT.

The first annual boys work confer
ence of the Kentucky Young Mems
Christian Association will be held in
Frankfort next Saturday, Sunday and
Monday.
Specialists in Y. NJ. @. A. work
among boys WILDE present at the CON-
ference. Among them are E. M. Rob
jnson, boys work secretary Interna-
tional committee, New York; Charles
X. Scott, boys work secretary, New
Jersey state committee, Newark, and
J. Allen Jameson, boys work secreta-
~, Nashville, Tenn, association.
The boys work committee Of the
state executive committee is in charge
Of the movement for developing the
usefulness of the boys department.
The members are Mr George II. Cox
of Greensboro, Mr.. W. o. Davis Of
Versailles and Mr.. Val p. Collins and
Mr.. +. J. Michel Of Louisville.
The conference will be opened sat
urdsy afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at the
parish house Of the Ascension Episco-
pal church, Frankfort, and the vsri-
Gus sessions will be held there.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
Two Plate Glass Windows 0emolish-
ed BY Fire Works.
Contents of Window Destroyed and
the Loss will be over
$500.
FULLY COVERED BY INSURANCE

A stray sky rocket last evening
shortly after 8 o'clock cost l.. b. Ogil-
vie and Co., at Fourth and Broad
way, about $500, and the handsome
new building had . close call from
being damaged or destroyed.
Persons passing noticed the infiam-
mable material in the big show win
dow ON the east side Of the main
entrance blazing briskly, and at once
gave the alarm.
Mr.. Andy CLARK, the bookkeeper,
heard the sky rocket as it crashed
through the big plate glass window
and the wooden panel on the inside,
and as quickly as possible locked the
safe and ran TO the front to ascertain
the cause. BY this time quite a crowd
had collected ON the outside, and Mr..
Les Purdy was enc Of the first to get
inside and reach the blazing window.
Some cotton caught fire and in q
short time two large plate glasses were
totally demolished by the heat, and
the contents Of the window, consist
ing Of q Christmas display destroyed.
Little damage was done inside the
store, but the window Is total
wreck. The firemen did not have to
use water, but did good work in pre-
venting a spread of the flames.
The loss is estimated at $500. The
glass will cost about 500 pane. and
it will be three weeks before new
glass can be secured and placed in.
There is insurance ON the goods lost,
and the company is very fortunate
in getting of so light.
IL is not known who fired the sky
rocket that did the work, nor whether
IL was directed at the window unin-
tentionally or maliciously. The main
portion Of it was found today in the
store. Il must have had terrific force,
as after penetrating the thick window
it went through the wooden panel
that formed the back Of the window.
The police are working on the case,
and hope to find the perpetrator Of the
a,t. The window will be boxed up
and new glass ordered at once.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
Political Scandals are Being Re-
vamped and Revived.
They Are Again Being Talked in
Frankfort on Account of Fac
tiomal Feeling.
A SENSATION MAY DEVELOP

Frankfort. Dec. 26--It will be re-
called that more than year ago there
was a great deal of sub rosa talk about
an immense sensation that was to be
sprung here in connection with q trip
of some Democrats Of prominence for
the purpose of secur ng'' benevolences"
from corporations. The story was that
the corporation, when called upon by
the Democratic campaign committees
authorized agents, were sssonished,
and stated that they had already been
"milked" by several gentlemen who
hailed from Frsnkfort, and said they
were interested in raising the Demo
cratic campaign fund. The Democrat
ic committee, so at is alleged, never
got the money, and hence the propos-
ed sensation.
When the time was ripe for spring
ing the mine the gentlemen concern
ing whom dark, but plain, hints had
been made, LESS LATED" and told the
Campaign Committee to shoot when
they pleased, as there were other sto-
ries of an interesting nature that
would follow from.their side.
The result was that, SOLAR as pub
loation Of the tale and the names
went, ii was suppressed. but the sto-
ry was systematically spread through
out the stSte by word of mouth. and
is well known to all politicians to-
day.
There is another alleged scandal
that comes from the other side, and
has also been carefully scattered
broadcast, to the lasting injury of
other politicians in the minds of
those who credit it, and they are
many.
These two stories have been revamp-
ed, and are street corner gossip In
Frankfort in connection with the
governors announcement containing
the structures on the grafters.
"If Gov. Beokham has been ap-
preached by grafters, said politici-
an in discussing the announcement,
"why does he strike in the dark, in
stead of coming out and giving the
names and facts to the public9 As
the matter stands now the pablo is
left to guess whom he referred to, and
naturally persons who have not been
named do not feel in position to
deny the allegations, however plainly
the statements may indicate that they
are the parties referred to-"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
OVER THE N. ,C.AND.ST.L. R'Y.

On December 23, "a, 20, 80, 81, 1902
and January 1,1903 the N, o. 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 3,
1908.
From December 16 to 22 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.BURNHAbf, Ticket agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
STRIKE OVER.
I. O. FREIGHT HANDLERS CON
SENT TO GO BACK TO
WORK.

New Orleans, Dec. 26-The strike
of the Illinois Central railroad freight
handlers has been declared Off and the
men will go back to work on the old
conditions, but without discrimination.
They were receiving 10 cents an hour
for ten hour day, and 25 cents for
all overtime. They struck for 90
cents an hour for ten hour day, 30
cents overtime and 40 cents an hour
for Sundays and holidays. In the
contract signed the strikers agree not
to bring up the question of wages for
at least one year.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
COUGHING SPELL

CAUSED DEATH.
Harry Duckwell, aged 20 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
terday morning he was seized with a
fit of coughing which continued for
some time. His wife sent for a physi-
clan. but before he could arrive an
other coughing spell came on and
Duckwell died from suffocation. st.
Lonis Globe Democrat, Dec. l, 1901. "
Billiards. Horehound Syrup would
have saved him. 25c, SOC and 81 at
Dubois and Co.'S.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26
ENTERS THE RACE.
ATTORNEY JOHN MILLER WILL
RUN FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
NOMINATION.

Attorney John q. Miller has an
nounced that he will be candidate
for the Democratic nomination for cir
cut judge in his district, consisting
of McCracken and Marshall counties.
II has been known for some time that
he would make the race, bat the for
NAL announcement has just been
made. MIR. Miller has resided in Pa
ducah fourteen years and will doubt
less mak8Jhe other apirs9tan Ne:
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26

Going around bareheaded. fashion
which Is said to have originated at
Groton. but which is really only Lon
don. he's taken a strong hold In New
York in the fashionable set" Two
summers ago young Hunnewell was
the only one of the jeunesse doree at
Newport who adopted this fashion.
Now a number OF the younger men
can be seen riding in the park In the
morning without hats. On the warm
est day of last week a small pony car.
riage was driven down Fifth avenue
allied with young people. little girls
and lads. The boys were hatless as
they drove up>ena ao~a the avenue in
the hottest b I10 aaZ, ~
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-26

The municipal lislt.,.. llUl
figured out that Muaica ccpia Dc
cheated out OF 10000 .ft-5 C. Do.
annually by bad mea b. o t.-- .r-r
foam. the magistrate has a-tAa-.ee
all city officials, from bu.aCna .e- ,
dog catcher. to contrc! tse prg-cs f.
beer drawing wheneycr the lld ihci
selves In a saloon. Clse1 e. ban - o.
ure are to be noted b. are ,giriais e
protocols drawn Up ari uit-er
wherever this heinoua cns.ro % a..
mitted. Several OF tho t.re1t,
breweries have promlsoJ % use s.ai.
Of new kind that n r'r.s tAa ri.
beer. leaving ample rl.il isr .olni q,