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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
DENT GET ENOUGH
IDA JOHNSON SUCCEEDED IN
GETTING ONLY a SMALL
AMOUNT OF POISON.

City Physician Robt. Rivers was
called 90 Ida Esstwood's -esort on
West Court street last night about 10
O'Clock 20 attend Ida Johnson, a
woman who drank a small quantity OF
laudanum in the pGrlor. 1t seems that
John Rogers, young man arrested
with Harry Harton for throwing dirt
and stones at Mr.. Willis Morgsn's
house. il her sweetheart and his
troubles preyed on her mind to the ex-
tent that she decided TO kill herself.
She poured some OF the laudanum out
into beer glass and drank it, and q
man who saw her informed the land
lady, with the result that the remain
ing poison was taken from her and a
doctorw ms summoned. IL developed
she had not drunk enough to hurt her.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
BEST WAY TO HOT SPRINGS.

Iron Mountain Route from St.
Louis or Memphis. New fast train
faster than ever; less than twelve
hours from st. Louis. Leaving 500
p. IN. daily, arrive Hot Springs q. m.
Effective Sunday, November s. Con-
nections from Memphis with this fast
service. Low round trip rates year
round. Free descriptive books, fold.
ers, etc. See ticket agents or address
II. T. q. Matthews, T. p. A., Room
202 Equitable Bldg, Louisville, Ky.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
TOUR OF ALL MEXICO.

Via Iron, Mountain Route. leaving
st. Louis Tuesday, January goth,
1904, under escort of Reau Campbell,
Mgr The American Tourist Assooia.
tion, Quincy Building, lI3 Adams
street. Chicago. Selected clientele
listed. All exclusive privileges, in
dependent travel. Special Pullman
vestibuled train, drawing room,
oompa retreat, library and music room.
with the largest dining car in the
world. and the famous open top obser.
walton car, Chililitli. Special baggage
car. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. For information address
any agent Of Iron Mountain Route.
W. O. Townsend, G.. p. and T. agent,
St. Louis. Mo-. or II. T. q. Mat
thews. T, p. A.. room 2os Equitable
Bldg, Louisville, Ky.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
COTTON PRODUCTION
Shows a Market Falling off i'm
the Past Two Years.
European Counties to Establish Cotton
Producing Industry in Other Localities

The steady reduction in the cotton
production Of the United States in
recent years is resulting in vigorous
and systematic efforts by European
countries to establish . cotton. produc.
ing industry in other parts of the
world which shall render them indie
pendent Of the United States for this
important staple, which has for many
years brought more money into this
country. than any other single pr oduct
Of the farm or factory. Prior to 1898
the cotton production of the United
States steadily increased, and this
country became the great cotton pro-
Queer Of the world, supplying fully
three. fourths, and in many cases four
ffths. Of the worlds cotton. In 1898
the crop was the unprecedented figure
Of IL, 199,94 bales, and in 1899 had
reached 1924, $40 bales. From that
period began reduction of cotton pro.
duction, the figures for 1900 being
0, 436, 416 bales; for 1901, 1888. 422
bales; for 1902. 10, $50, $50 bales, and
the Department of agriculture now an
nounces an estimate of 8, 1862, 900 bales
for 1908. The total value of cotton
exported from the United States since
1870 is 1889, 65s, 392, and from 1900
down to the present time, s11, 237, i.
a26. O92.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
FOR PRESIDENT
COMPLIMENTARY VOTE MAY
BE CAST FOR GOV. BECKHAM.

Washington, Dec. l5--In discussing
the Democratic nomination for the
presidency, Washington newspaper
says that Kentucky may cast her vote
on the first roll call for j. y. W.
Beckhsm. for president, as a oompli.
ment to the Young governor.
In speaking OF the matter, several
congressman said they believed Cover
nor Beckham was good vice presiden-
tial timber. and one New York mem.
Der said he believed tho Kentucky
governor could bring considerable
strength 10 the national ticket.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
1904 HOLIDAYS
FOUR OUT OF SIX LEGAL ONES
WILL COME ON MONDAY.

The majority of legal holidays IN
1904 will fall on Monday. New Year e
day falls on Friday, while Washing
toms birthday. February 90. Decora.
iton day, May 80, and July 4, each
fall on Monday. Thanksgiving day, of
course. falls on the last Thursday in
November, which will be the cath.
Christmas rounds out the year by fall.
ing on Sunday, and therefore will be
celebrated ON the following Monday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
MORE LICENSE DISCUSSION.

Mayor Yeiser will call the members
Of the legislative boards together for
Thursday evening to discuss the IL
censo ordinsnce and finally decide on
the changes that are to b. made. The
committee seems to be having q hard
time getting things in shape. One
great trouble is that it is trying to
please every body, and will not succeed,
as most men would be satisfied not to
have to pay any license at ell.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15

LAX"FCS live an and stornsche.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
PURSES
Largest Assortment at Low
Prices

Our line is now completely stocked
with Auto Bags, Wrist Bags, Calling
Bags, Walking Bags and Chain Bags.
All sizes and colors and all prices.
Failure to see before buying is your
loss.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
BUGGY BROKEN UP.

Deputy Sheriff George Houser is
walking today. Yesterday afternoon
his horse ran away while he was be-
tween Merchandising and Tyler and
partially demolished his buggy against
a telephone post. Deputy Houser es-
capped injury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
KENTUCKY POSTMAsTERS.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The follow
ing nominations of Postmasters were
sent to the Senate:
Kentucky-Will Scott, Dawson
Springs; Thomas Boggess, Ashland ;
George W. Hutchinson, Lawrenceburg
Ethel e. Johnson, Vanceburg.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15

Mr.. Pat MoElwrath has return ed
from Murray where he was called by
the illness of his brother, Mr.. Hguh
McElwrath, who 10 improving.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-15
A IUARANTEEocuRE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protuding Piles
Your druggist will refund money II PAzo ONT
AENr fails 10 cure you in 8 TO "a days. soc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Bits Of scrapbook Wisdom, on vari'
Gus Household Topics.

A recommended blending OF teas for the
5 o'clock service Is q mixture Of equal
parts Of Oolong, uncolored Japan, Orange
Pekoe and souchorig. This combination
produces q strong mixture, and one tea
spoonful viii brew six cups OF the tea.
A girl with an eye to color cortrived a
beautiful winter decoration for her little
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

dampen with cold water then set Ii In
the sunshine until dry. Keep an oyster
shell or clam she'll on the kitchen table to
scrape the bottoms Of kettles. II any ar
tic1e has been scorched In ironing, Law tt
where the bright sunshine will fall directly
upon 1t, and the scorched part will be en-
tirely removed.
No dish should ever swim In sauce. but
little can be used with good effect on
many dishes. A venison steak wet with
q currant jelly sauce, and just enough Of
the sauce poured on the bottom Of the
patterg to color It gives a glaze and iuicy
look to the steak, which improves It's ap-
pearance. A very little tomato, sauce UNI
der Dreaded veal chops or croquettes gives
color and emphasis to the dish White
sauce poured over boiled dishes gives
greater Wilderness and often covers de-
fects. In French cooking much use is
made Of masking, which is often done
by glazing and by the use of sauces. AS
white sauces will make white foods whit
er. so brown ones viii make brown ones
browner: Fitness must, Of course, be OBJ
served II crispness is part OF the ex-
cellcnce of a dish It would not do to de-
stroy that quality by using moistening
garnish.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
matches from T. card and rub the damp
ened stain. then. rinse with clear water.

In pressing sleeves, which are the bane
Of the amateurs life. II keep wooden
rolling pin for that purpose alone, says the
Sewing Girl In Good Housekeeping. In
sert in the sleeve and the pressing Of
seams and wrists also is as easily done as
though it were tat surface. Cover pin
with flannel. Keep a heavy piece Of fan
mel to lay over the ironing board when
pressing wool goods. This prevents the
shiny spots 50 Objectionable in finished
garment. Is
Floors painted throughout the house are
the best Of all projections against moths.
Moths live In cracks, and II the latter are
filed with crack filier-and paint, and there
is a tight molding at the bottom Of the
footboard, their happy home is gone. This
is particularly true of closet floors, which
are the ones most often left without any
treatment at all, and where moths most
love to congregate. s..
Hints-To keep ants from any dish or
pail draw circle Of chalk around It. Tar
may be removed from either hands or
clothing by rubbing well with lard then
washing thoroughly with soap and water.
# the seat OF a cane bottomed chair Says.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

4 Sewing Machine VIII Not Run Well
Unless Kept Clean and
Oiled,

A. sewing machine must not be expected
to run we'll unless it is kept clean and
oiled as often az necessary. Keep q soft
buster always In one of the side drawers
and use it every time you sit down to the
machine. Sometimes it may be necessary
to use little brush with stiff br1stles to
get into the crevices, or a SOFT fine Irvine
to draw between parts to get out tho dust
and lint. 80 e., .
The matter Of oIling depends altogether
upon how much the machine is used. It
is impossible to say how often to oil It;
each user will have to exercise her own
Judgment Do not drench the machine
with oil, but put q drop or two in each
little hole designed for It, and nowhere
else. When about to sew wipe with the
buster the bottom Of tho shoulder on the
left hand side, through which the steel
bars Of the presser-foot and needle-socket
descend. This Is where the oil comes
from that sometimes makes unsightly
spots on the work.
When not In use keep the machine Gov
cred and the leather strap slipped on of
the large wheel. It will last longer and
stretch less II this rrecaution is taken. If
the machine stand In one Of the living
rooms and there are young children In tho
house, release the device which most mod
ern machines have at the right hand for
connecting the driving wheels with the
upper parts. Probably good deal Of wear
and tear will thus be avoided, and II neces-
sary keep the machine locked.
When running the machine avoid slam
ming, banging, Jerking and "scorching."
BY being gentle one can get just as much
work done, and one better, and avoid
breaking needles. shuttles and the DELI
cate parts that the heavy-handed woman
is always demolishing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

There is no better time to study clothes
than these days before Lent when the
afternoon teas, receptions and dances are
croWding one upon the other. 1t is the
best in fashion that you see right now
the fads and fancies that have stood the
test Of lovely woman's approval. Many
OF the novelties which were put forth
they might become distinctive modes
have been discarded and it is only the
nttest that survived.
Perhaps nothing illustrates this better
than the evening gowns with their artis-
tic blending of soft colors and their
graceful lines SO arranged that the best
points Of the figure are accentuated. In
these gowns it is the transparent effect
that leads. It is the yelled idea you see
IN every other costume. Lace nets and
fancy chiffons are the vogue, and though
elaboration is the keynote of the cos
tunes, it is all SO light and airy that
there Is not the slightest suggestion of
overdressing.
A lovely gown which carries out this
idea is a canary yellow liberty silk en-
tirely yelled with fancy liberty chiffon
The chiffon is in white with the finest
Of lace insets and here and there dis
playing a. design Of silk embroidered
grapes. Around the bottom of the trained
skirt are ruches of white chiffon, giving
it soft, billowy finish. The sleeves give
q distinctive touch to the decollete
bodice. They are made Of the fancy
chiffon with q lining Of the silk to the
elbow and below this they are accordion
plated, the plating flowing away from
the arm like gauzy wings.
A combination for the evening gown
which Is much in vogue right now is that
Of airy chiffon and coarse lace. The
chiffon is used as the underdress, and
| is most effective when laid in fine plaits
Then the heavy lace is introduced in one
way or another as an overdress
A fascinating costume just imported
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
WOMEN WHO SMOKE AND DRINK
MINNEAPOLIS APPEARS TO BE FREER FROM OF THESE
J. VICES THAN MOST CITIES-LITTLE NO SMOKING
EXCEPT IN STRICT PRIVACY.

Ono Of the periodic controversial state
ments that never falls to stir things up is
In regard to the increase Of drinking and
smoking among women of responsibility
and standing. One Of the recent arraign
nents Of society women has caused much
comment this week and this has revealed
great diversity Of opinion.
All agree that smoking is less common
either as habit or an occasional indulg
ence than drinking. Social drinking is
unquestionably almost universal among
certain gay cliques In all grades Of soci-
ETY.. Smoking among these same sets,
while it may be occasionally INDUCED In
as lark, is not a common practice.
However one woman familiar with
boudoir secrets in a rather extensive cir
Gle, says emphatically that in this set,
smoking Is a common practice. why"
she said, chose women are obliged to
look carefully after the airing Of their
clothes and other means of graduating
the smell Of the smoke. For indoor wear
they use nothing but silk and cotton to
which odors do not cling tenaciously
and which can be readily cleaned: you
never find them wearing wooden house
gowns. Yes; and they are not only steady
drinkers but they drink too much. am
sorry to say"
On the other side a woman physician
with large practice drawn from various
be wholly negative. see and know
nothing Of habitual drinking nor Of smok-
ing. I have never had but one case of
dfpsomania In woman, and she was a
stranger In town. and none of my patients
has ever shown signs OF the excessive use
Of liquors I am sure, too, that very lit
tie drinking among women has come un
der the observation Of a number Of my
colleagues, with whom I frequently con-
fer. have never heard a Minneapolis
doctor refer to any cases arising from the
drinking habit in women. There may be
some such cases, but can't think they
are common
A woman socially inclined. Of the we'll
TODD class, gave as her observation
among her associates. this statement: IL
think women generally are fond Of wine
and not only feel that they cannot enter
tain without It but use it privately They
have it II they can afford it, and II they
can't they substitute beer for 1t. I am
sure the practice is increasing and think
what has contributed to 1t largely is the
fact that families can now be supplied
from their grocers and can get it without
any one being the wiser, when the women
would have hesitated to have their orders
delivered from a saloon, brewery or wine
house. I am sure that this circumstance
has encouraged a good many unmarried
women, who would never have had them
otherwise, to keep drinks in their rooms.
There are a great many good, well bred
women who drink steadily. Not long ago
I heard a. charming woman telling in a
very self satisfied way Of her ability to
stand up under seven cocktails in an
evening without showing any effect Of It..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

vances. The embroidered batiste and
mousseline linen gowns are so wonder
fully lovely in themselves that they need
but little adornment. And when any
trimming is introduced it is generally an
embroidered design. For example, g.
smart looking gown Zone Of the advanced
models for summer wear9 is Of ecrl1
nousse1fne linen embroidered with small
conventional figure in black and white.
The skirt is made with the upper and
lower parts of the embroidered linen, the
in between portion showing plain linen
in cord-like tucks. Where the en-
broidered part of the skirt ends, an ar
tistic trimming is introduced which is also
embroidered. It consists Of large medal
lion flowers of the linen,; their outline
worked in black and white silk threads
This. same idea of combining, the narrow
tucked linen and the embroidered linen
and joining them with the embroidered
medalltons is carried out in the unusually
effective bodice. AT the waist line of
this gown and as a finish for the skirt
black velvet bands are introduced,
The early spring cloth costumes for
street wear also show a touch. Of en-
broidery Sometimes it is introduced
merely as an outline to tho collar and
to- simulate a narrow vest effect. The
embroidery Is worked. generally on silk
and Partisan and Chinese effects are still
the mode. r=y...s.
AS for the embroidered separate waists.
they are to be decidedly the waists Of
fashion this SUMMER. Nothing can be
smarter than the shirtwaist Of white
madras or silky linen with the front dis
playing an elaborate embroidered design.
Whether or not the embroidery is in white
or colors depends upon the individual
taste Of the wearer Sometimes the EN-
broidery decorates only the collar, cuffs
a nj hny 1df 1on ~ IA
waist. but more often it spreads over the
entire front OF the garment. The grape
design Is still holding its own in fash
1onable favor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

On the question OF boudoir drinking and
smoking there is the greatest difference
Of opinion, for this is behind carefully
closed doors and is only known as some
friend, supposed to be at least tolerant,
tells tales In public places 1t Is different,
however, and popular club is accused Of
being q place at which the drinking
among women is common and is done
openly. Several Of the young women
members have been severely criticized for
their frequent drinking with men at this
place Here, too, smoking after dinner
is seen, at least occasionally, among the
women in some Of the gay little parties
One conclusion is certain, that women
who have no desire to conceal their lik-
ing for something alcoholic to drink are
very unwilling to be known as smokers,
for public opinion certainly reprobates
the practice Of women's smoking. So
ciety that smiles indulgently at liberal
indulgence in wine and cocktails, gives
a cold shoulder and stony stare to the
woman who INDUCES in smoking, even
very moderately. The woman who will:
tell you that all her friends and acquain-
tances take their glass Of wine at dinner
or even oftener, will assure you emphati-
cally that she never saw a woman smoke
and does not think any respectable ones
ever do make practice of it.
It seems to be quite generally agreed
that there is quite a little smoking just
for frolic, that certain gay young peo-
pie think it smart to do such things oc-
casionally. The young women think they
don't quite know Ice unless they have
tried smoking and the young men think
1t very clever to propose that sort Of
thing, especially at informal affairs,
where cheap sort Of bollemianism is
affected.
The views Of one woman on the smok-
ing question for women were rather
startling, especially in view OF the fact
that she is stafd mother Of family Of
charming girls. She said: II have never
happened to see any woman smoke, and
I never knew of but one who did, and
she learned it abroad But think women
should smoke II mon do; il such habits
are a necessity, think they would bet
ter be shared at home than INDUCED in
away from homo by the men alone. II
one Of my daughters had. a lover who
could not be induced to give up smoking,
I should advise her to smoke with him
and make it a sociable affair."
This question is being discussed In
many parts Of the country. In Boston
last week, the venerable reformer, Mrs.
Mary A. Livermore, touched on the mat
ter in an address before the w. C. T. U.
She said: I'm the whole circle of my &C.
quaintance-ar1d know so many women,
north, south, east and west, that that
means a. great deal-I have never known
drunken woman I do not mean that
have never seen drunken women, but
they are not women Of the great middle
class who are carrying on the work Of
the world. 7 have never known women
who gamble. I have never known women
who smoke cigarettes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
MNAT HIlDA LApSON SANS:

breakin' off at sight Of the baby held mos
upside down in Mr.. Lees arms.
That's the trouble with woman.
When she starts to show a man t what's
sauce for the goose is good eatin' for the
gander, her sympathy runs away with her
judgment, for women are too tender
hearted to be good animal trainers, seems
it, -
II do hope the Minors II give their
baby Christian name. I can't under
stan how parents can burden their child
rem with the outlandish names they do an
then expec' EN-, to amount to anythin'.
It isn't reasonable. There's Mrs Grimes.
She named her boy Launcelot Claude an
she tol' me only the other day t she hoped
nee be a great lawyer. It won't be her
fault If he Is. for 1t II be brave folks who
II deliberately look up a lawyer named
Launcelot Claude. Parents don't realize
now 1nfiuenctn' name Is, seems II, an
I've known more n one young I'm It would
nave been more easily managed If he'd
any other name, but the one he had,
Sentiments all right in its place, but it
don't belong in the first half of a persons
name. Do you s'ppose If George Wash
in ton had been named Reginald he'd have
been the father Of his country?
/ dunno but what some folks go to
the Others extreme. Mrs. Lunde s got
~
an initial. She calls EN- by number an,
seems If, 1t answers jes' as we'll.
can't name EN- says she, to me,
says she, Tor we can't none OF us agree
on a name for any one of 'em. When the
oldes' was a baby I wanted to call him
Canute but Lunde was all for John. 1
counted up an there was jes' fourteen
Johns Of differen' sizes in the block an
I knew our boy d be los. II you want
folks to notice you, you've got to attrac-
their 'ttention,' says 7, but Lunde
Wouldn't hear to it an neither of us IL
give in. The children can slice their own
names when they grow up an, they spen'
Sunday afternoons over the dictionary
choosin' what they'll have. Las Sunday
the two oldes' had a fight cause they both
wanted to be called Horace, an one Of
EN- had his eye pretty badly BACKED be-
fore his father interfered.
You know Mr.. rGeen,s initials are N
N? Do you know what they stan for !?
It's No Name His mother thought there
| wasn't any name quite good 'nough for
him, an let it run along TIL he started
into school. His teacher asted him what
his name was an he had to tell her he
hadn't any. So she put him down In her
books as No Name an'ttat's what he's
been called ever since. He don't use ar1y-
| thing but the initials. but he never signs
q letter but he's reminded Of the evils Of
| procra stinatin'. It's q. wonder to me he
ever mounted to anythin' but some folks
| a grow if you tied hundred poun' weights
| to their ears, seems II.
| There nayn't be much In d name but
it. necessary handle to boy an II he's
got q sensible one he can thank his par
ents for gif that IL be a help, not 4
hindrance. all the days Of his life, seems
| If