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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
To SUPREME COURT
THE NEGRO'S FRANCHISE
RIGHTS TO BE TESTED

Washington, ID. O., Jan. 1.-two
cases involving the franchise rights
Of the colored male adults of the
state of Virginia under the new
constitution of that state, have been
docketed in the supreme court Of the
United States by Hon. Us. Wise. The
cases were passed ON adversely last
November. Chief Justice Fuller being
on the circuit bench at that time.
Each case was an application for a
writ of injunction to prohibit the vir-
ginia state canvassing board from can
wasting the vote for congressman ct
the last general election on the ground
that the restrictions placed on voters
by the new state constitution are in
oon'ravention of the Federal oonstitu-
ton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
MARRIED ANOTHER
Young Lady Of Heath, This County,
Eloped With Old Sweetheart.
She Was to Have Been Married Next
Tuesday to Another
Young Man.
QUITE A SENSATION CREATED

A marriage Of Kentuckians took
place in Metropolis last evening which
has created quite 9 sensation in the
Maxon's Mills section of the county,
as the bride was to have married an
other man next Tuesday and the bsnns
had already been published.
The young people were Mr.. Beuja-
min L. senwith and Miss Lennie L.
Kelley, of Heath, KY, which is a
small place not far from Msxon's
Mills. Going to Metropolis yesterday
afternoon, accompanied by Mr.. Gar
land Chiles and Miss Gertrude Fen
wick and Mr.. Joseph d. Rives and
wife, they were married at the office Of
Justice Thomas Liggett, the popular
magistrate who performs most of the
ceremonies there.
It developed today that Miss Kelley
was to have been married next Tues
day to Mr.. Rommel willett, a we'll
TODD young farmer Of that section.
Mr.. willett is a Catholic, and in &C.
cordance with the rules Of the church,
the banns had been announced and
cards had been issued.
A few days ago Mr.. Senwith, who
had been living in ST. Louis for sever
al years, arrived in his old home near
Heath. Il is limited that he heard Of
the contemplated marriage Of Miss
Kelley, his former sweetheart, and
fastened to his old home to try to
win her back. How we'll he succeed
ed is amply told by the matrimonial
records at Metropolis, Ill, when yes
terday she became his bride.
Yesterday, according to reports, MIR.
willett came to Psducah and pur-
chased his furniture. He was fur.
nishing the nest that will now not
be filled for some time, at least.
While he was away his bride-to-be and
her former sweetheart took advantage
of the opportunity and left for Me-
tropolis, where the ceremony was per-
formed.
A telephone message from Heath
this morning stated that the affair
was the talk Of the neiRhborhood, and
had created quite q sensation. IL was
not known how the Tilted young man
took it all
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
FOUND MURDERED.
MYSTERIOUS CRIME BELIEVED
TO BE COMMITTED BY
MALTA.

Chicago, Jan. 16-The dead body
of a man, apparently an Italian, was
found in jackson park and the police
believe that they have another Malta
case to deal with. The man had been
stabbed to death with knives, there be-
ing II cuts in the body. One Of the
hands was clenched and badly cut, as
though the man had attempted to
grasp the knife used against him and
it had been drawn through his hand
Beneath the body was found a revolt
yer fully loaded, but bearing no evil
denoe of having been recently dis
charged.
There were no papers or disting nish-
ing marks by which the identity Of
the man could be learned. No attempt
had been made at robbery, as a small
sum of money in the pockets had been
left undisturbed. The man was we'll
dressed and was not q lsborer.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
CURES CATARRH.
"pyoMrI THE MOST WONDER
Fut, ot1RE FOR CATARRH
EVER DISCOVERED" SAYS
MAYOR WARD.

Do not try to cure oatarrh by TAX
ing drugs into the stomach; It cannot
be cured in that manner. The only
way in which this too common disease
can be cured is through direct appli-
cation that will kill the bscilli Of ca
tarrh and prevent their growth.
Hyomei is the only known method
Of treatment that accomplishes this.
IL is the simplest. most pleasant, aud
the only absolute cure for cstarrh that
has ever been discovered.
Thousands of unsolicited testimoni.
ais have been received from the most
prominent men and women in the
country who have been cured by this
remarkable remedy. Ministers, bank
ers, lawyers, even eminent physicians
have sent strong testimonials as to the
remarkable powers OF Hyomei to cure
catarrh.
Former Mayor Emory NJ. Ward, Of
Trenton, Nj, writes: lyon have my
permission to say that believe 'Hy-
omei' to be one of the most wonderful
cures for catarrh and throat trouble
that has ever been discovered. In my
case the effect has been marvellous. l
anclose Won monev order for two ont
fits for friends of mine to whom l
have recommended 'Hyomei' and who
am anxious shall have the benefit Of
this remarkable pansces.
The leading druggists of this city
have so much confidence in the power
of Hyomei to cure catarrh that they
will sell il under an absolute guaran-
tee to refund the money If the pur-
chaser can say that it did not help.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16

The Inverness is laying up. She
can ID no tie towing on account OF
the shortage in care.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
K. OF P. OFFICER
JUDGE LIGHTFoor RECEIVES A
HIGH COMPLIMENT.

County Judge X. T. Lightfoot has
been elected by the regimental officials
of the Uniform Rank, Knights Of Py
thiss, at Louisville, major of the First
battalion of the First regiment, which
places him in command of the bsttal.
ion containing the companies from
Paducah, darlington, sebree and Ow.
ensboro.
Judge Lightfoot appreciates the
honor very much, and will in short
time appoint the officers under him,
which include the adjutant, quarter.
master, sergeant major ami others.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
BIG GAME
OVER 1000 PEOPLE PLAY
EUCHRE AT ONE TINE.

New York, Jan. 16-The largest
crowd Of euchre players ever assem-
bled at one sitting was gathered in
the Fourteenth regiment srmory,
Brooklyn, where 1900 persons played
the game. There we're 1873 tables
These were arranged in sections so
that there were forty players in each
section. A band was assigned to every
twenty sections. The dozen bands
played in unison under direction Of
one leader. The party was given by
the students Of IT. Francis college.
Ten thousand dollars, IL is estimated,
was realized.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
NOTHING DEFINITE HEARD
CHIEF COLLINS RECEIVES
STOLEN GOODS, HOWEVER.

Chief of Police James Collins has
received from Memphis the stolen
goods taken at the burglary Of Mr..
Joseph L. Friedman's residence few
weeks ago by Frank Smith and an
other negro named Remington. who
are now in Jail at Memphis. There
was a pair Of diamond cuff buttons, a
silver match box, a fine knife an d
some other articles. Chief Collins
has not yet been notified whether the
Memphis authorities will send the
prisoners here for trial or to Birmjng-
ham, Ala. where they are also want
ed,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
vRAlLROAD WORK.
MANY MILLIONS ARE TO BE
SPENT THIS YEAR.

Chicago, Jan. i6-Expenditures for
railroad betterments and extensions
during 1908 will exceed $500, 900, 900.
The Pennsylvania WORK alone will
cost $50, 900, 0o0 OF this sum the
Pennsylvania budget sets aside &c.
900, 900 for immediate use in New
York City. A total of 81. 900, 900 has
been appropriated for the purpose Of
reconstruoting and enlsrging the
company's yards and buildings in
Pittsburg and 5000, 900 has been
allotted to construct the new passeu.
ger station in the city of Washing.
ton. For additional track elevation
in New Jersey fully $1,000, 900 will
be expended, and the Philadelphia
terminals will take another 81, 600,
900. In addition to this the Trenton
bridge will take fully si.000,0 00
The New York Central will spend
Iully f<oiVVVtVOV IN NeW ioih Oi'y
alone. Attention has been called to
the $50. 900. 900 which the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad company has decid-
ed to spend in addition 90 the ESQ.,
900, 900 already expended IN rebuild
ing and re .equipping the system. The
Southern Pacific expenditures will be
approximately $40, 10000
The Rock Island has decided to
spend 90, 900, 900 in improvements in
Iowa and Nebraska and as far west
as Denver.
Atohison interests are TO spend eco,
900, 900 IN the construction of new
lines in Oklahoma and the Grand
Trunk will probably do great deal
of work on its new line to the Pa
cifc coast, which is to add 5000
miles to the system.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
SOME LITTLE TROUBLE IN GET
TING COAL.

The attendance in the local public
schools is excellent and improves as
the weather grows more favorable.
This morning there was a scarcity of
coal at the High school, the order
having been placed late and the coal
dealers being rushed, making it hard
for the late orders to receive prompt
attention.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
Lively Time Over the Control Of the
Leyhe Boats
1t is Probable That Litigation Over
the Control of the Big Steamers
Will Follow.
SEVERAL OF THE BOATS HERE

Local river men are much interested
in a lively river war which has Just
opened in st. Louis. 1t is between
two factions in the Eagle Packet Co.,
which for several years past has
brought its big boats here and sept
them in winter quarters up at Ducks
Nest, spending many thousand dollars
while thoy are here for stores and re-
pairs.
IL now has fivs or six Of the big
steamers, including some of those in
dispute, in winter quarters here.
Yesterdays Globe-Democrat said I;
The first tilt between the contending
factions for control of the Eagle Pack
ct 90. occurred yesterday. The fight
is between the Hill and Leyhe fac
lions, and involves control Of four
boats, the Cape Girardesu, Grey
Eagle, Spread Eagle and Bald Eagle,
and a well established passenger and
freight business between st. Louis,
Peoria, Ill, and Commerce, Mo.
Yesterday the board of directors
elected by the Hill faction went to
the Office on the whsrfboat for the
purpose of organizing. The procedure
was objected to by the Leyhe fac
ton, so the Hill directors held their
meeting elsewhere. g. ". Hill was
elected president, J. W. Fristoe vice
president and general manager and
Frank p. Hearne secretary and treas
urer.
The Leyhe faction is not represent
ed in the official roster Of the COM
psny as now constituted, but the
Leyhes claim that the Hill faction
is not legally constituted as a board
of directors owing to the fact that but
one member of the board lives in this
state. The others live at Alton.
The Leyhes are in possession Of the
property, and il is expected that
the crisis in the company's affairs
will be reached when the Hill faction
demands possession. This action, it
is thought, will throw the matter into
the courts for adjudication.
The Leyhes are making arrange
ments for running the boats, having
sent the engineers of the steamer Grey
Eagle to Chester yesterday to be ready
to start the vessel as soon as the
weather will permit.
Immediately after the election on
Monday President william Leyhe ad-.
vertised another meeting Of the stock
holders TO be held January 2S, claim
ing that the former election was lille
gal.
Trouble has been brewing in the
company for more than a year. At
the apnual meeting of 1902 the Hill
faction was beaten. At the meeting
this week the election of Frank P.
Honrnc as director in place Of
Turner T. Lewis changed the con-
trolling interest to the Hill faction.
rnnNn MIinnTnTn
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
SUES Fur DIVORCE
TWO PETITIONS FILED BY UN-
HAPPY PEOPLE TODAY.

Clemmie B. KING. has filed suit for
divorce against Charles King, alleging
that he is a convict, serving two years
for alleged pension frauds In federal
prison. They were married in May
field in 1891.
George Ma nsfield has filed suit
against Fannie Mansfield for divorce,
alleging that they were married in
1889 and that she has been guilty Of
infidelity.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16
A HEINOus CHARGE.

Bardwell, Jan. l6-Lum Myers was
arrested here on the charge OF his
wife, who says he forced her to sub
NIT TO tho bestial desires OF a dog
at the point OF revolver. Myers
was taken TO Wickliffe.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16

The Pavonia will be out Of Cumber-
land river soon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-16

The Thomas Parker is due out Of
Cumberland river. She has been out
three weeks this trip.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Resolutions of respect adopted by
the LADIES' Aid Society Of the Bristol
M. E. Church:
Whereas, in the dispensation OF
Divine Providence the Father has seen
fit to remove from our midst Mrs.
Mary E. Bryant,
Be it Resolved, that we, the members
of the L. A. S., of Bristol M. e. church
do deeply regret the departure of our
beloved sister, and
Resolved, that we cherish her mem
DRY with loving remembrance and that
ia her death our society has lost true
and worthy member, the community a
good neighbor and her husband kind,
loving wife.
Resolved, that we extend CIR heart.
fell sympathy to the husband ard rel
atives and commend them to Him who
doeth all things we'll.
Resolved, that a copy of these reso
lutions be sent to the bereaved hus
band and relatives and copy be put
upon the records Of our society, also a
copy be sent to the paper for publica
don. Mrs. MARY BISHOP,
Mrs. ANNA SHoTLIFF,
Mrs. VERNA WILLET,
Committee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
Three People Cling to Overturned Boat For
an Hour Before Help Comes.

Inr60 E60ple Glln& TO overturned Boat For
an Hour Before Help Comes.
Nellie Olson, Of ST. Paul, and Elmer
and Fred Johnson, residing ia Racine,
came near being drowned in the lake
between Kenosha and Racine Tuesday.
Their boat capsized and the three were
thrown ia the water. The mex hung
on to the hull of the small boat and
between them kept the woman from
drowning. For over an hour did they
hang to the boat, to be rescued by the
Racine life savers whose boat had been
towed to the scene by the Dixon. TIE
woman and two men were nearly ex-
hausted when they were picked up and
placed aboard the tug and brought to
the life saving station, where they
were given dry clothing.
When the life savers returned with
the three parties they would not at
first give their names to reporters.
Finally the two young men gave their
names, but refused to give the woman's
name. It was learned that her name
was Nellie Olson.
Elmer johnson had taken the small
boat in the lake and at Evergreen
park met Nellie Olsen and his brother.
The three decided to take sail, and
entering the small boat showed off
from shore. When about mile out IN
the lake a gust of wind struck the craft
and capsized it. The sail was torn
away.
People on shore witnessed the acct
dent and telephoned to the police sta
ton and the officers notified the life
savers. Boats we're showed off from
shore, near Racine college, and men
went to the assistance Of the men and
woman and remained by the Capsized
craft until the life savers arrived.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
VANDALs ATTACK MONUMENT.

Unknown Parties Steal the Lead Used In
Putting Soldiers Monument Together.
Vandalism has again made its ap-
pearance in Kenosha, and during the
last few weeks unknown parties have
attacked the soldiers monument In
Central Park, and have dug all the
lead out Of the joints. Ia order to
make the monument permanent Mr..
Simmons had it put together with
lead rather than with cement or mortar
and all of this lead has been stolen.
The donor Of the monument has had
the joints reloaded and close watch
will be kept to see that the lead is not
stolen the second time.
It is hard to see how any one could
be guilty of such petty pilfering, as the
value Of all of the lead stolen could
not have been more than a few cents
but its removal from the monument
made an early decay of the structure
possible.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
Woodworth.


A novelty of surprise party was
given to Farmer Max Lodewig of the
town Of Paris Monday, Aug. 10th.
As he is new beginner and hasn't a
binder of his own he was in trouble to
get his oats cut-but there we're
Others. Headed by Geo. Newberry,
followed by Fred Blackmon and Julius
Reinus, all bringing three-horse teams
and binders, the surprise party began
at $50 a. m IS there was "a acres of
oats to cut. They all did their best to
do it. AT noon they we're served a
good dinner. After oiling up they
started in again for the finish, which
came at 3 o'clock p. m. And, as quietly
as they came, they disappeared, feel
ing that they had done good neigh
borly act. Hats off to neighbors like
this.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
! OUR
COUNTRY
| CORRESPONDENCE.
soners.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
church will give social at the parson.
age on Friday evening, August %. All
are cordially invited.
Judge Flett and daughter, of Racine,
visited at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burgess during the past week.
Miss Nellie Leet is spending a few
weeks in Racine.
Miss Blanche Yule visited friends in
Racine the past week.
Mrs. Henry LytIe spent the past
week with her mother and father in
MT. Pleasant,
Mr.. Robert Cogswell and sister, Miss
Cogswell, of Silver Lake, visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Leet
during the past week.
Miss McHuron, Of Mt. Pleasant,
spent the past week at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lytle.
The many friends Of Mrs. Northway
we're shocked on learning of the sud.
den death Of her husband ia the rail
road accident Monday at Long Lake.
a good program has been arranged
for the picnic which the local camp Of
Modern Woodmen will give at the
Petrifying Springs Labor Day, Sept.
9TH. Jacob C. Kroncke, delegate to
the late head camp meeting at Indian
apolis, will be one of the speakers.
Others from the various camps of the
two counties will speak. Good music.
Refreshments and dinner will be
served. Base bali -Ramblers Of Ke-
Dosha vs.. East Sorers or Pikewoods
for purse Of $40. Program begins at
1880 a. m. Dinner served 1880 to 100.
Every body invited to join in this har-
vest picnic celebration. Plenty OF
games and amusements are arranged.
lance at Woodmen hall in the evening.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
SHORT OF FIREMEN.
Northwestern and st. Paul Railroad COM
panies Cali in All Men.

Northwestern and st. Paul Railroad Conn
panies Call In All Men.
Firemen on the Chicago & North
western railroad who thought they
we're off Monday for good time sud
denly found themselves confronted
with orders to appear for duty. The
reason was thar the superintendent at
the round house was unable to find
men to go to the engines. For several
weeks the road has been short of Ere
men. A dozen new ones were hired,
but as Saturday was payday, the Ore
men we're off for good time Mon
day and could not or would not be
Summoned to work. More fremen are
needed now than earlier ia the sum
mer, for traffic is heavier. One FIRE
man was summoned from the Alham.
bra theatre, Milwaukee, and several
new men we're put on. It was said that
the difficulty will soon be over.
There was also shortage of firemen
on the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 st. Paul
railroad last week. A. e. Manchester
superintendent Of motive power at the
West Milwaukee shops, said Monday
night that the shortage had not been
seriously felt and that enough men
have now been secured to fill the com.
pany's needs.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
Pleasant Prairie.

The sociable given under the aus
pieces of the different church orgauiza-
tons last Wednesday evening was
largely attended and enjoyed at the
home Of John Locke. The net pro.
ceeds of the evening we're S34
Miss Patchen, Of Norwalk, Ohio,
who has been a guest of Mrs. Hay
wards for three weeks, returns to her
home this week. Miss Patchen de-
lighted the congregation both morn
ing and evening on Sunday by render
ing two soprano solos.
Miss Mamie Mcneil and Miss Addie
Taylor are visiting with relatives at
Marengo, I'll,
Mrs. L. r. Fink and children, Of
Forest Glen, Ill, spent Monday at the
home Of NJ. Fl. Lieber.
Misses Addie and May Hill, Of
Waukegan, were guests Of Mrs. F. D
Barter during the week.
Miss Mildred Mason, Of Kenosha,
spent Sunday at the home Of her
parents.
Miss M. Lillian Smediey, Of Mt
Vernon, Iowa, was a guest Of Mrs.
Fl. Lieber on Friday.
Miss Nellie Maloney goes to the Dis
trict Epworth League Institute at West
Allis this week as delegate from the
local League.
Frank Barter, Of GAINESVILLE, spent
Monday at home.
Dr. and Mrs. Eastman and children
and DR.. aud Mrs. Clapp, Of Kenosha,
we're guests at the home Of @. o. Fox
for one day Of the week past.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
next week Thursday, August ~, with
Mrs. 4. S. Ferry.
Miss Edith Barter is visiting friends
at Salem this week.
.. B. Rowell, who has been spending
the summer in insurance work ia Chi
cage, is guest at the parsonage.
Mrs. Charles Timm and children
spent the past week visiting in Chicago.
Rev. ]. p. Farmer, D. D., presiding
elder Of Appleton district, spent Sum
day as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Fl.
Lieber DR.. Farmer occupied the pull
pit on Sunday morning.
The family Of Fred Barter, with
visiting friends, attended services at
Zion City on Sunday.
Miss Florence Reed and Mr.. Joshua
Whiteley left on Tuesday morning for
visit with relatives at Butte, Mon
tana. They will be gone about three
weeks.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
HUB CLOSES IT'S DOORS.
Main Street Clothing House Closed on Ac
count of Financial DinlcuIties,


count of Financial difficulties,
The Hub" clothing store on Main
street which has been in business for
the past year Under the direction of T.,
S. Vinegar closed its doors this morn
ing on account Of financial difficulties
and it is now in the hands of the cred.
itors. The failure is a very small one
and less than FIVE hundred dollars is
involved. The store was closed by
Fred Leonard who held chattel
mortgage Of $500 on the stock and fix.
lures. The assets will not be sufficient
to cover the claim.
Mr.. Vinegar stated this morning
that he had been forced to close on &C
count of the fact that he had not been
able to make collections and stated
that there was nearly enough money
due to the firm to pay all the expenses
and outstanding bills.
It is thought the fixtures will be
bought by another Kenosha tailor and
the business continued.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
East somers.

Saturdays rain did great damage
to standing grain.
C. H. Fox, of Chicago, spent a por.
ton of last week with friends in this
vicinity.
Rural delivery must be near at hand.
The mail box agents have canvassed
our burg thoroughly.
George Burlington Jr., is one of the
Methodist Sunday school camping
patty at Ludington, Mich, this week.
Peter Shearer transacted business
in Chicago Saturday.
Hiram Bohanan, formerly Of this
neighborhood, is now employed ia
Milwaukee.
Some of the tenant farmers IN this
section will leave the farms they now
occupy the coming fall.
Rogers threshing outfit went tc
Pike Woods Monday to commence the
seasons work. A number of his
neighbors will thresh as soon az the
machine returns.
Mrs. Ruby Fox returned to her home
In Chicago Monday after two weeks
visit with friends in this locality.
Mrs. M. Kahl, of Chicago and Miss
M. Schnuchel of Pleasant Prairie
called on acquaintances IN this neigh
btrhood Sunday.
VOID has been received here of the
safe arrival in Germany of Mr.. NJ
Lippert