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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
IN MISSOURI.

A travelling man alighted from n
tram, and, covered with the dirt and
dust OF travel made his way to the
best hotel in Southwest Missouri
town the other day. As he handed
the porter his grips he told him he
wanted to take a bath. The negro
boy hesitated moment, and then re-
piled: "Sorry, sah, hut we amt got
no bath in this heah house. "How
do you people hathe z" asked the
guest. well, sah," returned the
negro, "In de sumnph time We all
goes out 10 dxrsast FSsk and ducks in
the creek/d in de winrah we -,
waits - good ole summary time. 4"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
ILLINOIS ELKS WILL ORGANIZE.
FIRST STATE CONVENTION TO
BE HELD IN BLOOMINGTON
NEXT WEDNESDAY.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. l2.-The
first state convention Of the order Of
Elks In Illinois will be held in this
city today, at which time a state lodge
will be organized. There are now
sixty lodges in Illinois, and each will
be represented.
Five other states have perfected
state organizations, and the idea has
proven popular and successful. The
objects of the state organization are
to promote the best interests Of the
order. II was found that but few of
the lodges could be represented at
the national conventions, while under
state organization all could send one
or more members. At the coming
convention officers will be elected, a
constitution and bylaws adopted, and
other business transacted.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
INJURIES FATAL.
COLOREDS WATCHMAN NEVER
RECOVERED FROM THE
SHOCK.

Henry Dorsey, the colored switch
man mashed between pile driver and
switch engine yesterday morning in
the local Illinois Central shop Yards.
died yesterday afternoon from the
effects of the injuries.
Dorsey's condition from the outset
was considered almost hopeless and
the physicians could do little for him.
The leg was amputated Immediately
after the patient was taken to the hos
pital and he never recovered from the
shock.
Coroner Peal will hold an inquest to-
day. The deceased leaves . wife.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
KENTUCKY SHOULD HELP.

There is movement on foot to erect
a monument in New York to the mem
DRY Of stephen Q. Foster, the song
writer, says the Owensboro Inquirer.
Foster wrote more songs which met
with success than any other American
A list Of them brings to mind almost
all the songs that have been sung by
the generation that has just gone off
the stage, though a few of them hold
on TO the present "Old Black Joe"
is still heard and appreciated. "Su-
vance River" is a favorite of those
who love the plantation ballad, and
"Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground"
will have a permanent place in Afri-
can melody. While these are endur-
ing as musical productions go, their
author. who has given pleasure to so
many millions, should have a more
enduring monument. His memory
appeals to Kentuckians more than to
any other people. Where does any
Keutuckian hear my Old Kentucky
Home" even at home, without being
thrilled with delight? and if he
should hear it when far away his emo
tions are often overpowering.
Foster wrote the one distinctive
song of Kentucky, and Kentucky
should join other states in showing
her appreciation of his genius.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
LIVELY FIGHT.
ONE TO BE WAGED OVER THE
KNIGHT HOTEL MAN
AGEMENT.

Mr.. Il. y. Rice who was recently Sc
lected trastee OF the Henry Knight
estate resigned few days ago and the
creditors elected Henry II. Oliver OF
this city Is trustee to succeed O. K.
Rice.
Both the creditors Of Henry Knight
and his mother, Mrs. Jennie Knight,
met In Msyfeld and selected Mr..
Oliver. Mr.. Oliver was here yester-
day to consult with the attorneys,
Wheeler & Hughes and legal battle
will soon follow as TO who will take
charge of the hotel--the new trustee
or the present receiver Mr.. X. M.
Chowning.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

not been one case of yellow fever OF
smallpox in the island. The sewers
are disiafected with free chlorine
water twice q day, and crude coal oil
is used in abundance, with such good
results that Havana is no place for the
mosquito.
All sanitary improvements which
were begun by the American govern
ment have been continued. There is
no doubt in my mind" he says, that
Havana will be soon the greatest win
ter resort Of the continent, with the
new hotels that Sir william Van
Horne is about to build and with the
central railroad, which will open the
magnificent scenery Of the interior,
and which will allow person to go
across the island in less than day.
CUBA, which has been known so
long as the pearl of the Antilles, will
now be called the riviera of the new
world, and the hotels of Havana will
welcome thousands of tourists"
The people of many proud cities in
the United States could learn a great
deal from the lesson taught by Ha-
vana's experience If they only would.
Sanitation will eventually become one
of the most important factors in the
pursuit of life and happiness, and
there is no reason for delaying recogni-
ton of this fact.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
ALL SIGNED UP.
WITH THE PROPER ENCOUR-
AGEMENT THERE WILL BE
A COUNTY FAIR.

II has been settled that Psducah
will have q county fair, such as were
formerly held here in the fair grounds.
The contract and terms nave been ar
ranged and signed mp with one provis-
ion. This is that the Hopkins Coun-
ty Fair association, which intends TO
give the fair, reserve the right to de
clare the venture Off IL no encourage
ment is given by the merchants. Rep
resentatiyes from jacksonville will be
here the latter part OF this week or
the first part of next week TO visit the
merchants and see what they will do
in the way of making displays in the
floral hall. This is all asked by the
promoters and if the merchants agree
to participate TO this extent, then the
fair is a go; otherwise not. The plans
have been arranged and better line
of attractions, races, etc. could not
be secured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
WANTED.
be secured

We would like to ask, through the
columns Of your paper, II there 10 any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure OF indigestion,
dyspepsia and liver troubles that has
not been cured-And we also mean
their results, such as sour stomach,
fermentation of food, habitual costive-
ness, nervous dyspepsia. headaches,
Respondent feelings, sleeplessness-in
fact, any trouble connected with the
stomach or liver? This medicine has
been sold for many years in all civil
lized countries, and we wish to cores
pond with you and send you one Of our
books free Of cost. II you never tried
August Flower. try q 26 cent botsle
first. We have never known Of its
failing. II so, something more serious
is the matter with you. The 25 cent
size has just been introduced this
year. Regular size rs cents. At all
druggists.
q. q. Green, Woodbury., N. j..
Dubois. Kolb 900.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
POLICE COURT.

The case against John Love, for a
breach of the peace, and Rufus Bron-
son, for maliciously shooting at Love,
were continued until tomorrow. Love
threw a brick and struck Bronson on
the arm and Bronson in his anger
fired q pistol at Love. Love warrant
cd Bronson for malicious shooting and
Bronson warranted Love for striking
him with the brick. Both are col
ored.
Gal Hinton and Minnie McOann,
white, were fined IS ana costs each,
ON motion Of the prosecuting attor'
ney. for fighting.
The case against Pat Riley and San
Won pie, for suffering gambling to bs
carried on in their place of business
on Court street, was continued.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
YOUNG'S COURT.

The horse trade OF Charles CLARK
and Herbert Hawkins last week was
heard in Justice Young's court yester-
day afternoon, and Mr.. Clark was
awarded the horse. Mr.. Hakwins took
out a writ of delivery for the horse he
traded Mr.. CLARK and the latter gave
bond and retained the horse until the
hearing of the case yesterday, and was
awarded the horse. He has suit
still pending in Justice BARRIERS court
for the 800 "to boot" he claims Mr..
Hawkins was to pay him, and the tri'
al of this comes up Monday next.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

Gov. Durbin of Indiana has the GEN.
ter Of the stage Just now. The letter
OF commentator he received from the
president Of the United States shows
what sort Of man Gov. Durbin Of
Indiana is. and how he stands with
the great men Of the country. IL
makes little difference what the small
fry Democratic politicians and papers
OF Kentucky think of MIN becs he
will not give up innocent men to be
prosecuted by them and used to man
ufacture campaign sentiment, SO long
as he has the admiration Of such men
as President Roosevelt.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

The people in this section Of Ken
tuoky should take more interest in the
exhibit of our state ct the st. Louis
exposition. There should be pride
enough in the breast of every true
Kentuckian to help give his state the
proper kind Of send-off. The legisla-
ture disgraced us nearly two years
ago when it refused TO appropriate
cent towards an exhibit, and the peo-
pie themselves now have to provide the
funds or let Kentucky 90 without IN
exhibit. The secretary Of the associa-
tion 10 here today, and it is hoped
will receive the necessary encourage
mept.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

This city is the cradle OF the plate
glass industry of the United States
SAYS an Albany (Ind) special to the
Indianapolis Sentinel The first pol
ished plate-glass manufactured In the
country is still In use In the front
window OF New Albany clothing
store. There are two plates, each
about 6x14. Capt. John u. Ford, who
erected here the first factory In the
United States for the manufacture OF
polished plate-glass and whose name
is household word throughout South
orn Indiana, is still living at 81 years
of age at Tarentum. Pa.
lie came originally from Kentucky,
and located at Greenvllle. near here.
lie was "A natural born inventor and
invented and manufactured n machine
for chopping straw. lie soon moved
20 New Albany. where he built steam.
boats. His attention was attracted by
a little factory at Lenox. Mass. which
was manufacturing a crude form OF
rough plate glass for skyllghts lie
set his wits to work and designed the
first machinery for the manufacture
OF polished plate glass. This machin.
cry was made at New Albany foun-
dries. lie interested his cousin. Wash
lngton G. De Paw a man OF large
means. and they operated the FIRST
plate glass mandatory. which was a
huge success. but they could not agree
az TO business policy. and Ford sold
his interest to De Paw. Ford then
established factories at Louisville and
Jacksonville. which failed.
Capt Ford's history from this time
furnishes the most remarkable in.
stance on record of n man building up
an immense fortune In his old aga
He was rs years old when he started
for New York. but was smooth-shaved
and looked much younger. lie did not
have money enough 10 buy his rail-
road ticket He arrived In New York
penniless, but his wonderful genius for
Organization enabled him 20 interest
big New York capitalists. who fur
nished the money with which he built
and put in operation two immense
plate glass factories-one at Taren.
tum and the other at Creighton. Pa
Later he founded Ford City. sixty
miles east OF Pittsburg. establishing
there a factory employing and intro
ducing all modern accessories. About
four years ago he sold his factories,
which we're all in his own name. TO
the plateglass trust for $4,000 900.
and he has been living In retirement
since.
He was the FIRST man In the United
States TO discover that natural gas
could be used as fuel for manufactur-
Ing purposes. lie built his factory at
Tarentum alongside coal bed, sx-
pecting 10 use II for fuel His work.
men. in making soundings. discovered
gas and he was not long In hsrnoss-
ing the new fuel and making Il do his
work In his long career of large man
ufacturing endeayors he never had
q strike. because he always paid tho
highest wages that could be paid In
the business. II Is dificult for New
Albany people TO realize that the old
man who left here without a penny.
borrowing money 10 buy his railroad
ticket. Is now a multimilllonaire. He
Ia afflicted with cancer. which will
soon end his career. He has built at
Greenville. Ind. his old home. one OF
the nnest Methodist churches in the
state. and his other requests within
the last two years amounted tn 1T
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
HAvANAS' LESSON.

That sanitation 10 not properly ap-
preciated is proven by the lack of it in
many cities where it should be given
the greatest possible attention. Ha-
vana was until few years ago one of
the unhealthiest cities IN the world,
ana yellow fever and smallpox were .
constant menaces to the health and
happiness of the people.
The United States government took
charge Of the city. however. after the
Spanish American war and imme-
diately ipaugurated modern sewerage
and other sanitary measures, with the
result that Havana is now one Of the
Fcleanest and healthiest cities to be
ground on this continent. The people
spaere had never paid any attention to
Wihitation, hence the methods OF the
ahustling Americans. and the excellent
results attained soon opened their eyes,
Jsnd for the year since the cityowns
-Iurned over to them they have enthu-
iastically kept up the good work be-
IN by the United States government.
d present conditions promise TO pre-
! il Indefinitely.
lllar. Buzzi, superintendent of the
a.rn-s' laboratory of Havana, says
\unaturs of the sanitary condition
in general is concerned,
At all former records. ana
ny-two months there has
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
ARRESTS TODAY.

william SUNDERLAND, white, was
arrested today by Officers Whitehurst
and Mcneil for drunkenness.
Boyd Covington, colored, was ar
rested today by Officers Senser and
DuRar as q suspect.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

/. The funeral Of the late Mr.. Sam
Howe, who died at his home at Cecil,
this county, will take place tomorrow
morning at O'Clock from the resi-.
dence, burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
The deceased was formerly q river en- 8.
gineer, but gave up the calling sever.
al years ago and went to farming.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
WEDNESDAY; AUGUST 12, 1908.
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
DAILY AVERAGE, 2II4.

DAILY AVERAGE, 2I14.
The average for last July was 1900.
This is an increase of 400 copies.
Personally appeared before me this
day f. J. Paxton, general manager of
The Sun, who affirms that the above
statement of the circulation of The
Sun for the month of July, 1908, is true
to the best of his knowledge and belief.
PETER PURYEAR,
Notary Public McCracken County.
Aug. 3. 1908.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
WILL HAVE SUPPER.

On Thursday night. August 18th, at
1880 o'clock, the Willing Workers of
the German Evangelical church will
bs entertained at the home of Mrs.
Chris Kolb with an Ice cream social.
A hearty invitation is herewith extend
ed to all members and friends Of the
church.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
PAY OAR ARRIVES.

The /. O. pay car will arrive here
on the 10th and will come over al en-
tirely new, route. 1t will go to Evans
Vile from, the 81. Louis district and
from EvHsville;t0 owsnsboffo then to
L6uisvilie and om Louisville to Pa
ducah. al
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

Excursion
AUGUST 18
Round Trip SIS. 90.

Train leaves Union Depot, Pa
ducah,. 9 a. IN. and Sixth street
depot, o:Io a. III. Tuesday, August
18th. Tickets will he on sale at
both depots, and will be good only
on this special train, due to reach
Chicago S:45 p. m, and returning
on all regular trains leaving Chi
cago up to and including Wednes-
day, August 10th.
This train will run via the new
line from Paducah to Cairo, and
will carry dining car, serving
table d'hote dinners at so cents.
Under no circumstances will the
limit OF these tickets be extended.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
ELOPED TO FULTON
PROMINENT PEOPLE OF MAY
FIELD MARRIED THERE.

Maytield, Aug. 12-Fred Howard
and Miss Meta Duncan, prominent
young people, eloped to Fulton last
nigh. and were married there. There
were no parental objections, the cou-
pie simply desiring to surprise friends.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
NO OONCEALMENT POSSIBLE

"You say woman can't keep &C.
cret,,' remarked the philosopher
"how about telling her age?"
That's never . secret" replied the
wise guy, yswning; cher school
frispds who were in the grade below
her always attend to that. "-Oincin-
nsti' Commerc,al-fribune.,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
DAILY THOUGHT.

Beyond all doubt, the worst of our
enemies are those which we carry
about in our own hearts. -Tholuck.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

DhlOhAN = 4 n ~ AAOAAH -
For governor-Col. Morris B. Bel
KNAPP of Louisville.
For lieutenant Rovernor-J. B. Will
holt of Boyd county.
For ressurer-John A. Black of
Barborrville.
For auditor-George W. Welsh Of
Danville.
For attorney general-Judge W. M.
Beckner of Winchester.
For secretary Of state-J. @. Speight
Of Graves county.
For superintendent of sohools-Liv-
ingston Mccartney of Henderson.
For commissioners of agriculture
George Baker OF Muhlenberg county.
For clerk of court of sppeals-J.
A. Newman of Monroe county.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
WEALTH IN OLD AGE
REMARKABLE CAREER OF INoE
ANA MILLIONAIRE.

Weloht Of Years No Bar to Capt.
Ford's Resistless Gnergy-Buslness
Success Achieved After Mans Allot-
ted Span Of Life.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
COUNTY.

For representative-Earl NJ. Hazen,
paducah.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

Oscar Hurt, colored, employe Of
the local 1. @. shops, got piece OF
steel in his left hand this morning and
had to hays it cut out The hospital
surgeons removed the steel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Thursday, Thurs
day warmer.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-12

Mrs. Douglas Jones Of Mt Nrnon,
Ind, is AT the Palmer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

for fear his father ID hear of 1t, an he
CHM ed a telegraph pole an was hangin'
on It'll one ham an yel.in like hyena
had clim'ed up after him when he saw
his pa goin' in at the gate. Tom was
SO s'prised t he let go an got sprained
ankle. Seems If there's Providence t
looks after Children an football players
an I dunno but what they need special
protection. Mr.. Dare felt pretty bad when
he came home long bout Z o'clock an
saw Tom.
asa man gave me the ticket at the
las minute says he, an 1t seemed a
pay to waste It, says he. I jes' wen to
see If 1t was as bad as says says he.
There's some folks ii tell you how they
like your apple pie fore they've tasted
1t, seems If.
Il dunno when I regretted doctors
bill less'n did the one Tom Dare ran
up, for he didn't suffer much an his pa
deserved what pain he'd have when he
paid the accoun'. Tom says It he'd sprain
both ankles an wish for more, If he could
have the same med cine, for Mrs Dare TOP
Mr.. Dare jes' how she felt an how unjus'
she thought he was an then woun' up by
sayin t she an Tom were goin' down to
the Madison game, whether he liked 1t or
not. She didn't feel worth Cancelled pos
tage stamp, when Mr.. Dare took three
tickets outen his pocket.
" OF course you are, says he to her.
says he Well all CO. From what saw
at the other game dunno but what It
depens on the boy as to whether he s
benefited or harmed by football. The
games all right an it's jes' matter OF
how it's played says he to her, SAYS he.
IF you look long 'nough you can An
some good in everybody an it don't pay
to get discour' ged If you don't like olives
the frs taste. If you keep on eatin' you'll
fin they're frs rate in the en-, seems IL. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

raisine seeds into the head for eyes, and
pin above them two little ears cut from
almond skin. Four blunt toothpicks will
make excellent legs.
A realistic turtle may be made out of a
prune, with head, tail and feet Of cloves,
pushed in at the proper points.
A spider may be made of a large French
prune, using large raisin for the head.
AT one-third the distance Of the length
of the prune tie yellow string to Indicate
the scgnents Of the body. On the under
side tie eight fish bones, four on each side,
in imitation of the walking members.
From this raisin head two horn-lik appen-
dages should protrude. These may be Of
the pointed ends Of toothpicks
A lemon makes a comical miniature pig,
providing it has a prominent base for a..
saout Slash the mouth push in couple
of cloves for eyes, pi on ears cut from
onion skin, twist another piece of onion
skin for tail: then insert the toothpicks
for legs, and you will have pig.
There is no end to the possibilities that
lie dormant in a potato, for instance, and
a little practice will enable the expert
menter to make all sorts of amusing SOU
venirs which may be fastened on a name
card, with an appropriate quotation, or
merely placed beside a plate on a paper
dolly. s $50
10 make fow ers out Of vegetables, such
prosaic articles as beets rutabagas, white
turnips and carrots will be needed, all of
which should be Of medium size and per-
fectly clean. II the housewife will expert
ment. she will be surprised at the results.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

day, it is an entirely appropriate, and a
novel treatment, as well, to decorate the
table in their honor.
The central figure of this decorative
scheme should be a. miniature Mayf1ower,
which can be shaped at home after several
different models. The little vessel should
be full -rigged and It's hold filled with good
ly cargo of fruits and nuts.
"A large green SQUASH selected; with care
in view of the fact that it is to be haIved,
will, when scooped out, serve as the hull
Of the vessel! The sails can be fashioned
from white paper, cut with a nicely and
seWed to mast and boom, the latter being
ordinary smooth sticks. On one of the
sails inscribe THE Mayhower Of 1903," so
there will be no mistake about Its Identity
Let the goodlyr ship sail on big mir
ror representing the sea, and have it
headed for the end of the table on which
reposes Plymouth Rock, surrounded by
the rock hound coast''-a collection Of
many shells and stones, gathered In trav-
els or for the occasion.
Contrary to the original state Of things,
the housewife can argue that the vege-
ton in the locality, associated with the
Mayfower, has changed within the past
few hundred years, so she can hide the
oceans boundaries with delicate ferns and
dainty blossoms which will reflect in the
mirror quite realistically.
The souvenirs can consist Of a bonbon
box at each place in the shape of a small
Ship on the sails of which are the figures
1620-l903. They can also be fashioned, at