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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
PRIMARY AND THE GoEBEL LAW

The hypocrisy OF some of the prom
inent Democrats Of Kentucky is fully
revealed in the present campaign for
the nomination of state officers. II
can be seen from an able article from
the Louisville Herald, published in
smother place, how inconsistent Hon.
John K. Hendrick is. II the Goebel
law. which Democrats claim is fair. is
good and fair enough for elections in
which Democrats and Republicans
are pitted against one another, the
same principles when applied to an
election in which Democrats are
against one another ought to be sat
isfsctory to the men who devised,
passed or indorse the Goebel law.
As is pointed out in the Herald's
article, 81 Democrats are not going to
be honest with each other in their
primaries, by what right can they
claim that they have ever been or
will ever be fair and honest with
Republicans Aud as is very patent
to any man of intelligence, If they are
going to begin denouncing the prin-
ciplss Of their own election law
when applied to them, or rather
against them, they can no longer
offer any defense for their outrageous
Goebel election law, which was de-
signed to give them the Offices in Ken.
lucky whether they were elected to
them or not.
Republicans have an interest in this
Democratic primary to the extent
that the men put out will be the men
to run against their own candidates.
As to Mr. Hendrick, either he ap.
proves the Goebel law, and should be
willing to abide by its principles, or
else he is against it. II he approves it
he should say nothing and saw wood,
and not embarass his party, and when
the time comes take his medicine. II
he does not approve the Goabel law
he is not a good Democrat, as meas.
ured by the Kentucky standard, and
has no right to ask their indorse-
ment for a nomination. This seems
to be a fair proposition. He pro.
fesses to be Democrat. and he
should abide by the acts of the con.
stituted authorities of the party.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
A Cheering Crowd on the Streets Of
Manila.
Eight Thousand Marched to the Mala-
can Palace to Express Confidence
in the Governor.
GOV. TAFT ADDRESSES THEM

Manila, Jan. 19-The general regret
Of the Filipino people at the possible
departure Of Governor Taft resulted
yesterday in popular demonstration
for the purpose OF urging the governor
to remain in the islands. The streets
of Manila have been placarded with
signs in English, Tsgalo and Span
ish. saying; 1--WE want Gov. Taft. ="
A crowd OF 5000 men marched TO the
Malacan palace, the governors resi-.
dence.
Upon reaching the palace speeches
were made by representatives Of the
Federal, Liberal and National parties
in which the governor was urged to
remain. The speakers said Mr.. Tsff's
presence was necessary to preserve
order, for the prevention OF political
disruption and to insure the msinten.
anoe Of the present policy. The
speakers paid personi tributes 20 the
governor, the crowd cheering its ap.
proval. n.. .t'.......
In replying TO the addresses Gov
Taft said IL would not be decided
ct present whether he will leave the
island soon or remain there until
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
COLD WAVE ARRIVES
Mercury Went Down to 10 Degrees
Last Night in Paducah,
Predictions for Continued Cold-Pe-
destrians and Horses
Suffer Much.
BLAoKsMITHs KEPT BUSY

The predicted cold wave arrived yes.
tarday after the sleet and snow Of Sat
urday night By evening the mercury
had crept very low. The record Of OBJ
server Bornemann shows the lowest
registered last night to be 10 degrees
above zero, which is not quite as the
coolest OF the season, 8 degrees above,
being registered in December.
The streets have been covered with
q thin coating of leo since Saturday
night, and pedestrians and horses alike
have suffered. Numerous accidents
TO man and beast are reported, but few
OF them are serious.
The small boy with skates and the
horse that wasn't rough shod WED
with one another in exhibitions OF
skating. Today the blaoksmiths in ev-
cry part of the city have had more
work than they could do, putting ice
shoes on the horses. One local express
company had to deliver its parcels in
a push cart while its horses were shod.
For the first time in several years
boats at the wharf had to send rous-
tiers to the top OF the levee for goods
to re shipped. The levee was like
glass and no morse could reach the
wharfboats. hence 1t became neces-
sary to construct a pathway Of Gin
ders down to the gang plsnks, for
the rousters and have the goods car
ried down on trucks, the wagons I'M
loading on First street. The pre-
dictions today are for continued colder
weather. Few people have veutured
out today unless IL was absolutely nee
essay. and as long rs IL remains too
cold to thsw IL will be dangerous to go
out on the slippery streets and side
walks
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
GIVEN A HEARING.
KENTUCKY DELEGATION TO
APPEAR BEFORE CONGRESS.
SIGNAL COMMITTEE.

Washington, Jan. 12-Cbairmsn
Burton, Of the rivers and harbors COM
mittee, will give a hearing today to
John L. Vance, president of the Ohio
Valley Improvement Association. Rep
resentative Kehoe and Gooch, Of the
Kentucky delegation, Who are inter.
ested In the Improvement, will among
others, be present The association
wants an appropriation Of 5000, 900
for a survey of the ohio river from the
mouth of the. Miami to Cairo. 1t is es-
timated that this amount will be nee
essary before it can be ascertained the
total cost OF constructing a nine foot
channel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
BURIAL OF THE DEAD
OLD eRAvEYARps A MENACE TO
CITIES. N''' '''"
Rapid Growth Of centers Of Pepula-
ton Makes the Dissertation Of
These Resting Places Of the Dead
Unavoidable - London's Crowded
Cemeteries.

Almost every page Of the records OF
London and Paris contains examples
Of the Dissertation OF abandoned
graveyards. and there IL hardly a city
In the Old World that has not disturb
ed at least one Of these resting
places OF their whilom Inhabitants.
II our towns OF rapid growth. the
cemetery OF to-day becomes the heart
OF a metropolis tomorrow; the dsmoli.
tion OF graveyards In Now York and
Boston has been a frequent occur
renee until It falls to attract at.
tention.
When the Colon cemetery Of Ha-
yana became overcrowded. the Gu.
bans found Il necessary TO clear Il OF
skulls. and promiscuously shoyeled
them into a common boneyRrd. II pre-
scented an aspect so CHASTITY that Gen.
Wood concluded to cover the pit and
reopen It only for the next overflow
OF skeletons. expected In about 1--WE
years. In certain cemeteries OF Lon
don. corpses are buried In standing
pastures because no room is left to
lay them down. Bodies OF the poor
generally are packed over each other
In tiers. and the trench is kept open
until filled. In the poverty corner OF
Calvary cemetery this has been the
customary treatment of the remains
Of paupers. Newtown, where Calvary
is situated. harbors eighty corpses to
every living lnhabitant. The convent
ent villages OF Corona, Elmhurst and
Woodside. once parts OF Newtown,
which nov are annexed to New York.
and constitute the geographical center
Of the enlarged city. might Increase
In population II II were not for the
proximity of vast and dreary oharnel
fields. ..,.
A law relating TO public health pro-
vided forty years ago that no grave
be dug or opened south OF Eighty.
sixth street, and that no cemetery be
opened In any part Of the city and
county of New York. This law should
be enforced and applied not to Great
er New York alone, but to the terri.
tory within a radius Of 100 miles
around every populous town. People
who insist on their inanimate bodies
remaining inviolate should have them
carried to distance where they can
neither inconvenience nor injure the
living, who need the room. and are
natural heirs Of the departed. Famous
irtermural cemeteries. like Mount
Auburn (Boston), Greenwood New
York;, and Laurel Hin (Philadelphia)
could be transformed into admirable
parks. Monuments OF architectural
beauty might remain undisturbed
Others might be replaced by trees
with suitable tablets TO mark the
spot of those upon whose dust they
grow. The Turks, 10th to disecrate
the. grave OF Mussulman. have
adopted a similar custom, and thereby
have made the cemeteries Of Constan
tinople attractive TO strangers.-Louis
windmuller In Municipal Affairs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
FIRMIN is REFUSED
SULTAN WILL NOT ALLOW PRO-
POSED EXCAVATIONS.
Idea Of American AreheoIoeists Was
to Investigate the so-called Tomb
Of Abraham Near the Ruins Of
Babylon-oroanizer Of Expedition
Unpopular.

No surprise was manifested at the
Information received from CONSTANT
nople that the Sultan OF Turkey had
again refused a "firmln" or permits
sion to an American named Banks to
excayate Tel Ibrahim." a mountain
about nine hours ride northeast Of
the ruins Of Babylon. where a tradi-
ton Of the country has II that the
tomb Of Abraham is situated.
There are two OF these so-called
"Tombs OF Abraham" in this region,
tie one Mr.. Banks desired TO exca.
vate and the other southwest OF
Babylon, where tradition says the
Tower OF Babel was situated. Inter
est is attached TO both places owing
to the ruins OF buildings Of an ancient
people and to the traditions invested
in them by the Arabs and Turks, but
Psychologists do not believe that
either is the site Of the tomb OF Abra-
ham, locating the last resting place
of the patriarch Of the Children Of
Israel in the Cave OF Machpelah. near
Hebron, in Palestine, where Abraham
buried his wife Sarah.
Two years ago Mr.. Banks, who Is
a graduate from Harvard. made ef-
forts to secure permission from the
Sultan Of Turkey TO excavate the Ur
or City Of Chaldees on the western
bank of the Mesopotamia.
II is said that John d. Rockefeller
contributed $4,000 TO the fund which
Mr.. Banks raised to defray the ex.
renses Of the expedition he was or.
ganlzlng. He returned to CONSTANT
nople and as the representative OF
several American universities. includ.
ing, IL is said. Harvard. he applied to
the Porte for permission to excavate.
Refusal was made by the Sultan
owing, 1t is said, to the religious asso-
Citations OF the so-called tomb OF
Abraham, many Of the Mohammedans
believing that the mountain, which is
the place mentioned as Cuthal In
Second Kings in the Bible. is really
the site Of the burying place of Abra-
ham. In addition to the question of
offending the religious beliefs Of the
natives OF the country, It Is said that
while Mr.. Banks was consul at the
City of Bagdad he Incurred the dis
pleasure OF the Porte.
II was declared at the university
that It is problematicalI whether
Banks win ever secure permission to
excavate in any part Of the Ottoman
Empire. although the Sultan has al.
Ways been cordial toward exploring
expeditions. especially those from
America. and at present a party OF
German scientists are at work not
far ron where Banks desired TO ex'
cGyale. ~ ri1 =.
Jaws Of the Leech. -. !.
The leech Is the only animal which
peatesses three separate Jaws y q.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
WELL, WHO STARTED TIP

Some Of the Democrats have begun
to whine, "rhey are bringing politics
into the board of aldermen. By
"they" these Democrats probably
mean the four Republicans, and if
they do, they are wrong, as usual.
When the board of aldermen met no
deadlock was anticipated. The Re-
publicans are there to represent the
people, and not the Republican party.
When it was decided to elect tempo
rary chairman Mr.. u. II. Chamblin, q
Republican, was nominated for the
place. IL was an empty honor, and
would necessarily have had nothing to
do with the subsequent permanent or
ganization of the bosrd. As soon as
Mr.. Chsmblin was nominated, how
ever, the Democrats nominated Mr.
Lucien Durrett. Why Not because
Mr.. Durrett is a more capable man
than Mr.. Chamblin. or a more intelli-
gent, respected citizen, but because
Mr.. Chsmblin happened to be a Re-
publican and the Democrats didn't
want to vote for him, even for tempo
rary Chairman. That is how politics
came TO be injected into the board
of aldermen, and polit vas intro
duced into <hs board yYA 4tnp
Gratis, ami non the Rep
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

The late DR.. Talmage once called
on his lawyer and found two OF his
Pensioners there on legal business
OF a private nature. "Ah, doctorl"
called the lawyer in greeting. Good
morning' Here are two OF your flock.
May AJAX without impertinence II
you regard them as black sheep or
white" Il don't know as yet" replied
Talnage dryly. whether they're black
or Waite, but I'm very certain that II
they remain here long they'll be
7eeced."
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

The citizens of Psducah can see
from the numerous hold-ups in the
heart of the city one of the dangers of
insufficient street lighting. The mu-
nicipal boards know the cause Of the
defec tive light system; why do they
not take soma step towards rsmedying
it9 They know that it Is because the
city hasn't enough machinery and
does not use the right kind Of, lamps
to give the people good light. The
electric light system in Paducah is q
direct tax. There is no income from
it. The people have to pay all the
costs, and may well ask themselves
why they don't get what they pay
for. When the light plant was built
the Democrats in Office had a chance
to make ii a self-sustaining institu-
ton, If not a source Of revenue to
the city, and they let the opportun-
ity go by, just as they did when
they preferred to allow private cap
itsl to build the waterworks. They
now at least owe it to the people
to furnish good lights, il nothing
else. II they can't do it themselves
they should consent to some method By
which someone else may do it. The
demand for a satisfactory light sys-
tenn is growing daily, and the off,
cials continue TO maintain a frigid
silence with an indifference that is
but pleasing to the public
at large. They should shoot or give
up the gun.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

The Metropolis Herald makes a
good point. II declares: up in Pa
ducah the newspapers frequently find
it necessary to roast the school board,
The Herald is glad to know that here
in Metropolis the school board 10
composed of men who never need that
sort Of treatment" We fear there Is
more truth in the above than We
should like to admit The best men
in the city should be on tine school
board. Are they? A man the other
day wanted to bet $50 and give it
to charity that some of these gentle
men who preside over the education
Of the school children of Paducah
never went to school three months
In their lives.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

J. W. Elliott, Commodore Hancock
and Harvey King, captain, pilot and
engineer respectively, OF the steamer
N. Bennett, were held over to the
Federal grand jury Friday at Owens
boro by Commissioner Lindsey on the
charge of RAINING q steamboat on
Pond river without license. They
were pu. under 500 bond.
Ssrhe Clyde Is due tomorrow from
Tennessee river.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

II Mr.. Hendrick doesn't want the
machine to run over him there is only
one thing to do-get of the track.
The cost of primary ought to be no
consideration. Owing to the strong
support Mr.. Hendrick has, according
to his friends, they ought to gladly
see that the expenses are paid. II
90, 500 is too much for busting" the
machine, of course they cannot be
blamed for refusing to pony up. As
to the fairness of the primary, surely
Mr.. Hendrick does not think that one
Democrat would skin another Demo-
crat? Why, how preposterousl
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
A G0EBEL-TAYL0R POINT
EX.AUDIToR SWEENEY MAY BE
CALLED TO PUT UP $4,000
IN ITS SETTLEMENT.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 12-The En-
quirer says: Judge Howard Of Paris,
KY, has been in Newport the past
few days as the representative Of ex-
State Auditor John Sweeney, who is
being sued by the state OF Kentucky
to recover 800 900, alleged to have been
mis-spent during the recent gubernato-
rial squabble at Frankfort, when
Governor Goebel was assassjnated.
The point that the defense is trying
to make out is that Taylor and not
Goebel was governor during the time
that the alleged illegal expenditures
were made. Judge Howard Is here to
prove by the records of the Campbell
county court that Senator T. NJ. Hill,
now deceased, who was i'll at the
time, did not qualify until January 81,
1900, and that prior to that time the
legislature did not have a working
quorum to declare Goebel the COVER
nor. Consequently he contends that
the acts Of Taylor and his cabinet were
legal and binding until the time that
Hill was qualified, thus creating the
quorum necessary. Il is maintained
by the defense that there was really
no meeting Of the legislature until the
adjournment from London toaFrank-
fort on February 10, 1900.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

The services at the First Baptist
church yesterday were mainly prepar-
atory to the revival meeting which be-
gins in that church next Sunday.
Rev. John W. Hall will assist Mr..
Peruvian in this meeting and the
church is being prepared for IL, the
pastor preaching along that line yes
terday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Yesterdays Weather Reduced il TO
Some Extent in Paducah.
Preparations Begin at Baptist Church
for the Approaching Revival
Methodist Rally.
THE MINISTERIAL MEETING

The attendance ut the churches
yesterday was materially interfered
with by the slippery condition Of
the streets which rendered walking
rather dangerous This was especial.
" the case at night. the crowds be-
ing quite small, many fearing to ven
ture out.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

II Henry Youtsey testified before
the grand jury at Frankfort. and his
evidence will be Carefully guarded d"
until he testifies in court, how do the
Democratic papers know what he told ?
II they know what he told why don't
they make it public? II they don't,
why do they insinuate, under flaming
headlines, that he exposed "a conspir-
aev p'
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

people, and want to do it. They
are there to do what they deem
best for the whole people, and 1t is
safe to say that If they can't see that
this best is done, they will see that
there is no more monkey business car
ried on, and that the day of gratis
Is over.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
EUROPEANS LEAVE
FEE BECOMES TOO WARM AND
THEY LEAVE.

London, Jan. IA dispatch to
the Daily Express from Tangier, Mo-
rocco, says all the Europeans of Fee
have now left that place ami that the
foreign consuls there will follow i'm
IA
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Mrs. Martin Beatty Of the ''Hoosier
Girl" company fell at Mrs. r. O.
Calissi's home in Little's Addition,
where she is a guest, this morning and
was painfully but not seriously hurt,
one arm being badly wienohed and
bruised.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

When Democrats fall out the gen.
eral public begins to see what a mean
set they are. Then is a time they
don't hesitate to tell what thsy know
on each other.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Mr.. Jim HaDnon, the well known
plumber, slipped up on the ice yes
terdsy and cut deep cash in his chin.
Drs. Roberton and Hoyer dressed the
injury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Lavins, the II year old daughter of
Mr.. II. Heubschman OF Broad street,
slipped up on the ice yesterday and
broke her right arm. DR.. Coyle at
tended her.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Monita, the little daughter of Mr.. E.
W. smith,of near Eighth and Madison
streets, slipped mp on the ice yester-
day and is badly injured rs q result
She is suffering . kreat deal from con-
cussion and has had vomiting spells
continually since the accident, but is
probably not seriously hurt.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Eneland's Military Activity.
On hundred and fifty thousand sol.
diere pass through Waterloo Station.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

The first of a series Of practical
talks to men by specialists In different
lines, will be give this evening at the
VINO. A. building when Mr.. W. ].
Hills, the superintendent Of the N, o.
and 81. l.. railroad, will speak ON
"Railroading as . Career" He will
be heard by large and interested
crowd, no doubt. This is 8 new feature
in the work hore.snd Secretary Han.
mn deserves much credit for inaugu.
rating IT,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
MONDAY. JAN. 12, 1908.
DAILY THOUGHT.

Honest work for the day, honest
hope for the morrow"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

haiAtosdihN ~ CeA'ehs az WsH
be heard by large and interested
crowd, no doubt This is new feature
in the work hore.snd Secretary Han.
mn deserves much credit for inaugu-
rating IT,
The Week Of Prayer observed by
the womans Missionary Society OF the
First Baptist church began today at
ESQ p m. The subject for tcdsy's dis
eussion Is THE Power OF the Holy
Spirit" and Mrs. @. W. PerrymAn is
the leader.
The second Sunday In January IL
observed throughout the NJ r. oauroh
south. a. "Epworth League Rally
Day" and the leagues are expected to
hold especial services. occupy either
the morning or the evening church
hour. A splendid service was held
last night at the Broadway Methodist
church under the auspices Of the
league Of that church. The president,
MIR. John U. Robinson, presided, and
the address Of the evening was made
by the pastor. Rev. T.J. Newell. Miss
Tia Hart sang very beautiful solo.
DIR. Newell spoke on THE Prepara-
lions for Service" theme psrtiou-
lsrly suited to the occasion. and 10
sbounded in practical thoughts, strong
ly presented. DIR. Newell IL eminent
ly practical. and IL not accustomed to
theorize about what he does not prac-
tice, which makes his words Of great
err effect. All the young people OF the
city should have heard him last night.
Rev. J. O. Reid, who received
call TO the First Cumberland Pres
byterian church at Louisiana, No,
has declined the call and will re-
main as pastor Of the First Cumber-
land church here. lie has been here
two years, and In deciding TO re-
main here declines q larger church
and larger salary.
The Ministerial association met this
morning and referred the matter Of
an organized effort tending to re-
lieve the restitution of Paducah,
under the direction Of the churches,
TO . committee com posed of Revs.
Newell of the Broadway M. Il.
church, Robinson Of the Second Bap-
tist and W. II. Pinkerton Of the First
Christian. Last week the matter was
referred to the Ministerial sssocia-
tion, and the latter now refers 1t TO q
committee.
Rev. W. O. sellsrs OF the Third
street N. 4. church this morning
read paper on 1.-THE Pastor and His
Message, " which was discussed. The
usual routine business wound mp the
mating
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
PAINFUL ACCIDENTS
Mr.. VIM. HALEY HURT BY A FALL
MR.. E.w. SMITHS DAUGH.
TER HURT.

Mr.. William Haley. of near Ninth
and Harrison streets, met with pain.
full accident yesterday morning about
z O'Clock at his home.
Mr.. HALEY had gone out to get the
papers and when he reached the steps
20 the porch slipped on the ice and
fell. He struck ON his face and both
eyes were badly bruised and his right
cheek painfully cut. The accident is
painful but not serious and Mr.. Hal
ley is TO-DAY able to be on duty at the
shops.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12

Jaws Of the Leech. ..,.,.. =.
The leech Is the only animal which
,oasosees three separate jaws y