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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
PUZZLES THE POLICE
There are Many Cases of Mys-
teriOus Disappearance.
Only a Few of the Missing Are Foul
ly Dealt Mith-Some Causes
for Leaving.
FEW YOUNG MEN VANISH

The mysterious disappearance of
people Of all ages is one Of the things
that make the work of police de-
partment difficult, but experience has
taught officers that in nearly every
case the person who disappears is 60
ing to turn mp sooner or later, and be
well and sound. There are, of course,
exceptions to the rule as in the case
Of man who disappeared from Lou
isville short time ago, and whose
body was found in the river at Owens
poro, q few weeks after ward, with
wounds that indicated he had been a
victim of foul play.
One case of disappearance has be-
come famous in Kentucky, or would
have become so II the man who turned
up missing had been of a little great
err social prominence. This was the
case of Michael Hennessy, railroad
brakeman, who left his work one day
in Louisville and was never seen again
for fifteen years. Then he calmly
walked back to his home, asked his
wife if she loved him still, and settled
down to live like an ordinary man.
Michael had difficulty in reading and
writing but some one had told him
that absence makes the heart grow
fonder, and he tried it. When he came
back he told his friends that when he
left he could not get along with his
wife, so he tried the absent treatment
on her, and it was successful. This,
though, was twenty years ago.
Another disappearance was that at
Louisville of william Pope, the teller
of the old Louisville City National
bank. To this day no one knows what
became of pope. He is said to have
died soon after he landed in Cuba with
some Of the banks funds. This has
been doubted, but there is little ques-
tion that Pope hss been dead nearly
is years.
The police and detectives have found
that most people who disappear, come
back. and that most people get into
the ranks of the missing while tempo
rarily angry with some one else, or
while intoxicated. After this class of |
people, come the men who desert their
wives, and wives who leave their hus.
bands for other mon because they can
not live with them longer. Once in 4
while a case of lost identity is run
across. People sometimes lose all
of who they are and where
they live. They forget their very
names and that they have a wife or
husband or children. But these cases
are rare.
In the city of Louisville there have
been over forty mysterious disappear
ances reported since January. Not
more than half . dozen Of these are
still missing and only one or two have
been found dead. Almost all of the
missing people have returned OF their
own will, which goes to show that to
the resourceful mind there is nothing
easier than disappearing. In Ken
lucky the list reaches into the hun
dreds.
The people who disappear are Of all
ages from 10 to go years. More are
over the age of 81 than under, though
all but one of the cases reported in
this city in the past six months, Of
minors leaving friends or relatives.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
FOUND $500.
CHAMBERMAID GAVE 1T UP
AND THE MONEY AWAITS
OWNER.

Lexington, June 12-Annie Henry,
a chambermaid at the Phoenix hotel,
while cleaning some old furniture that
had been stored away for several
months, found a roll of bills amount
ing to $500 in an old wardrobe drawer
There was no paper Of any kind bear.
ing an address and the manager Of the
hotel is at loss to know how to find
the owner.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
DAWSON GROWING
THE PosTOFFFICE Is NOW IN
PRESIDENTIAL GLASS.

Washington, June l2-Dswson
Springs, KY, was among the forty.
nine postoffices advanced to the presi.
Dental class yesterday, the receipts at
that Office during the past fiscal year
having warranted this Advancement.
The postmaster at Dawson Springs
will herevfter receive 81, 200 per an
mum.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
GETS PROMOTION
AVER & LORD TIE MAN GOES
SOUTH.

J. II. Wilson who has been tie IN
spector for Aver g. Lord Tie comps.
nv. with territory between Paducah
and Louisville, but with headquarters
IN Fulton, has been transferred to
Shreveport, La, where he will be
made contractor. This is much bet.
ter place and pays a nicer salary.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
BEGINS TWENTY-FIVE
YEAR SENTENCE.

Lansing, Kan, June l2-Jessie
Morrison arrived ct the state peniten-
tiary here today and began to serve a
twenty-five year sentence for killing
Mrs. Olin Castle. She was assigned to
the dressmaking department, but will
be permitted to do fancy work until
she has recovered hcr health. Miss
Morrison was weak and nervous, but
showed no signs Of breaking down.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
BENTON COURT.

Attorney William Reed went to Ben
ton this morning to act for the defense
in the case OF the commonwealth
against DR.. J. 8. Seitz charged with
assault This is the most important
case on the criminal docket of Mar.
shall county court.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
STOLE CHURCH FUNDS.

Hopkinsville, June l2-George Gar
rett, a colored preacher, was lodged
in Jail here charged with having mis-
appropriated $3.50 of tine FUNDS Of the
oolored Baptist church at Pembroke.
Garrett is treasurer of the church.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
WILL PAY SOME TIME-MAYBE.

Frankfort, June 12-It is announced
that the Democratic state central COM
mittee will pay of the primary ex-
penses within the next ten days. The
subcommittee has about finished aud
iting the claims, which is what has
cccasioned the delay.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
VENEZUELAN REVOLT OVER.

VENEZUELAN hENOLT ONEh.
willemstad, Curacao, June Ia
Gen. Mstos and the generals who sup
ported him in the revolutionary move
ment in Venezuela have returned and
the revolution against President Cos
tro is ended.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12
DELEGATE CHOSEN.
MR.. FRED ACKER TO REPRE-.
SENT LOCAL POSTMEN.

The Paducah branch OF the Post
mems association has chosen Postman
Fred Acker to represent 1t at the state
convention which is to be held here
July 4 next. Mr.. Allard Williams is
alternate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-12

Governor to Write History.
Governor-Elect Pennypacker o
Pennsylvania is collecting materia
for history Of the Keystone state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
KANSAS CITY RACING.

There will be at least one race track in operation in Kansas City by next fall and maybe two. but one is a cer- tainty. Two companies are organized, and both declare their determination to. build as fine tracks as there are in the west, and both say they will be holding meetings next year.
 Edward Corrigan, the Chicago turf man, is behind the track which gives the most promise, and already a fine tract of land five miles from the center of the city has been secured, and it is announced that work will begin short ly Several efforts have been made to get the parties interested in the two proposed tracks together but without definite result. The interest in the game of thoroughbreds, which has been allowed to die out more or less around Kansas City on account of no local running races, is already being won- iderfully stimulated, and those who have studied the subject see most brilliant future for Kansas City turf circles.
 dn addition to the track proper and the grand stands, large stables and a commodious and ornamental clubhouse will be erected on the Corrigan estab- lisFment. The cost of this site, with all the contemplated Improvements, will be, it is estimated, from s250,0 900 to $35O,OoO. The price for the realty alone is $8000O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
LORD DERRYS TEST.

Lord Derby, 2:05A, is to be especially prepared to beat the worlds trotting record next season. The record-2:02A --is held by Cresceus. Lord Derby has on several occasions shown so much speed that his owner, E. ID. Smathers, is confident that he will some day in the near future be able to eclipse the wonderful performance of the mighty son of Robert McGregor.
 In his wagon races last season with The Monk Lord Derby showed that he has a burst of speed equaled only by that of the champion himself. He has trotted Equarters better than thirty sec- onds and is credited with going a half mile in better than one minute. This was at Memphis in the race for the Memphis Challenge cup, in which Lord Derby won two straight heats. In the second heat Lord Derby went to a break before the quarter, and when he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

pared with races for .three-years-olds and over?" Would you exchange a Suburban, a Brooklyn handicap or an American Derby for a Futurity? No, I think not And would you give the Am nual Champion for the Great Trial stakes? Again, no.
 A two-year-old race is nothing more than the test of horses ability to show a sudden burst of speed. It is over almost as soon as it is begun. Nine times out of ten it is won by the horse that beats the barrier, or that is ridden by the jockey best versed in beating the barrier.
 Many horsemen are in favor of adopt ing the French custom of not racing tWo-year- colds until August. This plan is good one, and although American turf conditions are at present some what complicated this scheme could be put into effect by the cooperation of turfmen of authority in the racing cen- ters of the land.
 ARTHUR LOCKWOOD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

the bishop. The play is from the pen of John Oliver Hobbes (Mrs. Craigie) and Murray Carson. It would be charming as 8 book, and I can think of no light work that would furnish pleasanter en- tertainment for rainy afternoon than
 The Bishops Move'' between covers. This does not mean that it is poor play. Not at all. It is charming and has the rare quality of literary worth and absolute cleanliness. It is rather lacking in virility for so fine an actor as w. H. Thompson, and, while he is the play, the story is sweet, and the in- pression left when the curtain falls must be one of real enjoyment. First, the lovable old bishop, with Mr. Thompson's delightful smile, lives in the impersonation of the star, and the sweetness of his childlike nature and his astute understanding of life form combination replete with rare humor and touching incidents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
A Conscientfous Star.

have watched w. H. Thompson in varied roles for many years, and in ev- erything have seen him do the finish of his art has made itself felt. He has that admirable quality of sighting nothing. and it pays, for now there is left no touch needed to make his work artistic. It is impossible to appreciate this darling old bishop without seeing him, and I fear he would make many fair ones willing to initiate Barbara and take their woes to him. His sympathy is so delightful! The pity is that the play, while charming, is not the proper vehicle for the star, and we hope next season to see him in something offering him better opportunity. If ever star was put forward who had a right to the place, it Is w. H. Thompson. The rest of the cast was rather disappointing but the different characters were so weak it was hard to make much of them. Dorothy Dorr as the Duchess of Quenten was too conscious throughout and rather unconvincing in the first act, but she was more pleasing in the later acts. The weak, milk and water neph- CIV of the bishop was so irritatingly simple that I wonder any story could have been written around his loves, but it seems Mrs. Craigie thinks otherwise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Powers, Minor League Dictator.

The ruling spirit in the minor leagues is our old and reliable friend, Smiling Pat Powers, for many years president of the Eastern league and now also president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
 Powers has often shown his strength as a diplomat in dealings with the ma jor leagues, and they have learned that he is a mighty hard customer to fool when deals of any sort affecting the af- fairs of his organization are in progress.
 The minor leagues are fortunate in deed to have at their head so able 8 warhorse, and what Smiling Pat" doesn't know about the tricks of the trade" are not worth knowing.
 The members of the N. A. F. B. B. L.. are as follows: Eastern league, F. T. Powers, president, New York; Ameri- can association, T. J. Hickey, president, Chicago; Western league, M. H. Sexton, president. Rock Island: New York league, J. H. Farrell, president, Au- burn Indiana -Illinois-Iowa league, M. H. Sexton, president, Rock Island; Southern league, w. M. Kavanaugh, president, Little Rock; Pacific North west league, w. H. Lucas, president, Spokane; Connecticut league, Sturgis Whitlock, president, Huntington; New England league, T. H. Murnane, pres ident, Boston; Texas league, John L. Ward, president, Fort Worth; Cotton States league, George Wheatley, pres ident, Greenville, Miss; Iowa-South Dakota league; Missouri Valley league, D. M. Shively, president, Kansas City.
 The National association has a board of arbitration which has been appointed to deal with matters of deep impor- tance. Its rulings are subject to the approval of President Powers. and it's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

the cast. There are at least four first class productions of Romeo and Jul liet'' now stored away in New York city, and MT. Tyler has been offered his choice of at least three of these, so that a $30,O00 production will not be lacking
 The first presentation in New York state will be made at Albany Monday, April 27; then the leading cities of the country will be visited.
 Bellew, who is as handsome as a Greek god, has played Romeo many times and is well fitted for the part in and in histrionic talent.
 REBECCA OTTOLENGUI.
 New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

song hits of George Ade's comic opera, including the tuneful Since I First Met You" Frank Moulan's popular cocktail song, "R-e-m-o-r-s-e,' s.Smil- ing Isle,' My Sulu Lulu Loo,' "Oh, What a Bump!'' and the rest.
 Mittenthal Bros. must go to Italy, the Massachusetts courts have de- cided, for the redress of any griev- ances arising under their con with 5Pietro Mascagni, the Italian ser. They so bargained with Ma and g provision to that effect M4, 4.erted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

in their contract with him, which was made in Italy.
 Little Harry Le Van, who in s"The Ninety and Nine'' plays a New York street urchin transplanted to Indiana. is said to be really marvellous young actor. His hit in MT. Morris play amounts almost to sensation.
 A recent number of London Gossip contains ia study in crayon," an excel- lent portrait of Major J, H. Burke, the piessSS..ssasque press representative with tho 4affalo Bill Wild West show.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

revival of "The Comedy of Errors" was Mrs. Langtry's leading woman on her famous tour of the English speaking world some three years ago.
 Something new in programmes has been introduced at Wallack's theater, New York, where "The Sultan of Sulu'' is now in it's third month. For the first time in the history of comic opera in New York the author has permitted the publication of his lyrics in the regular programs.1, so that patrons now find before them the words of the fayorite
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
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He is an inane impossibility and could not win the love of two good women in real life. One cannot honestly blame the actor, Wallace Worsley, for not doing more with the character. I really think he struggled under a heavy load and deserves credit for not making it ridiculous. Barbara, the girl who wore her love on her sleeves for bishops to peck at, was silly enough to make every young girl of the audience angry, but Deronda Mayo played the part satis- factOrily,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

ance of William Faversham in Stephen Phillips new play, "Herod," now being presented in London by Beerbohm Tree at his Majestic theater with splendid artistic success.
 Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, now with Mary Mannering, is the widow of the famous English comedian and has been identi- fled with the stock companies at the Lyceum and Empire theaters in New York.
 < Miss Eleanor Barry who is Esaying the role of Adriana in Stuart Robson,s $
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
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recovered The Monk had gained ten or twelve lengths. Once in his stride, however, Lord Derby began to close the gap, but it was not until near the finish that he took the lead. Lord Derby trotted the last three quarters in 1:30. This is a two minute gait, and if Lord Derby had trotted the first quarter in thirty-one seconds, or even thirty-two seconds, his time would still be better than that of Cresceus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
NOTES FROM STRICKLAND.

of dollars larger than that received by any other feminine star--Mrs. Leslie Carter receives S251 for every special matinee of "Du Barry she plays.
 Arthur Roberts is busily occupied re- hearsing his new play, Bill Adams; or, Another Story of Waterloo which is shortly to be produced in the English provinces.
 Florenz ziegfeld, husband of Miss Anna Held, promises great things in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

the opera Line and announces that he will next season put on the boards "the greatest singing comic opera company ever organized" The combination will be $100000 one, with MT. lCastleman as the leading tenor and Miss. Van Studdiford as the prima donna. #
 The Order of Goldfish is the latest or ganization within the theatrical profess sion. It is mainly composed of vaude- vile players.
 Charles Frohman is now in London making arrangements for the appear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

tive everywhere and materially aid in spreading the popularity of the national game in localities the National and American leagues cannot touch. These and other reasons show that the more powerful bodies in the green diamond sphere of action do well to work in har- mony with the smaller organizations scattered throughout the country, and when differences arise the best interests of the game are hazarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

Henry Weaver, who died recently, was one of the oldest players on the American stage and previous to his ill., ness played the part of the Due de Brissac with Mrs. Leslie Carter in sDu Barry" He had celebrated the fift1eth anniversary of his American debut. His daughter. Affie. is with Miss Viola AL slen.
 Tn addition to her regular salary which, by the way, is many hundreds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
r@ oME men are born great, some

~ ONE men are born great, some
 achieve greatness" and many
 have greatness thrust upon
 A&~& them whether or not they are
 able to wear the honor. This perversion of a good old quotation is true of the theatrical profession above all others Some stars are forced by aspiring managers when as leading people they. were in high favor. AS stars they flicker and soon burn out or shine with dull glitter caught by the reflection of magnificent stage sur r0undings. Why the above moralizing? Because a real star with big s is at last in the place where ten years ago he should have been. w. H. Thompson is by right of genius a star in the the- atrical Armament, and James K. Hack ett has been the first to give this gen. tleman a chance. MT. Hackett is to be congratulated, and if he gets the right play his and Mr. Thompson's fortunes are made. At the Manhattan theater the play now to be seen is ''The Bish- ops Move with W. H. Thompson as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

N T is a decidedly striking fact that the minor leagues are becoming
 more and more important each 1 year, and during the baseball sea-
 son now approaching they will ex- ert an influence which the major leagues must and will recognize. ,5
 The smaller organizations are the feeders of the biz ones. They develop the players who mah- baseball attrac-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Shamrock 1II.'s Small Sail Spread.
Tvo-year-oId Racing.

The early racing of two-year-olds is one of the most pernicious practices Of the present time on the American turf. This question has been debated so often that practically every one is familiar with the arguments against two-year- old races, and this fact will probably result in some concerted action against the existing conditions if the public ap- preciates the importance of the subject. There is no doubt that decided revolt backed by public opinion would bring about a change in turf custom as ap- piled to two-year-olds that would De of inestimable benefit not only now, but in years to come as we'll.
 Many man who would not think of permitting one of his small children to run about in play with rough children on slender legs or carry heavy weights up and down stairs deliberately enters his young horses in races that tax their strength, wind and heart and in many cases ruin them for all further useful ness on the track.
 While there is no doubt that some two-year-olds are fit and strong in March, April and May, they are excep- tions and should not serve as criterions for the whole multitude of promising youngsters that are sent out to make snoney for mercenary or thoughtless owners. In other words, the racing of -year-olds on this side of the water is overdo ,, and lamentably so
 Early Rncing Ruins Winning Form.
 What the turf needs is a better class of horses in the three, four and five year old divisions. The racing associ- ations work wide harm by hanging up rich stakes for two-year-olds. and the result is unmistakable. The greedy owners rush in their entries, and the equine infants are sent to the post to compete in races that weaken their legs in half a dozen ways and fasten on them a faulty form of action. No horse can be expected to have developed good speeding form when but two years old and, more important still, no horse that may have acquired or inherited a win ming action can be expected to hold or further improve it when urged around track in a field of untrained colts and Allies and ridden by some raw, hard handed stable boy. The long distance race is by all means more attractive to racegoers than short sprints, and in order to develop the former class of races we must provide horses that can go the distance carrying weight. A horse that breaks down in his two-year- old campaign will never be fit for dis- tance going in after years.
 A Query For Turfmen.
 After all, what is there in a two- year-old race, even the best. when conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
A SPORTING BARON.

Baron Pierre de Coubertin is one of the leading sporting authorities of Eu- rope, and he will come to this country to view the great international games at the St. Louis exposition of 1904. The
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
The Plot of the Play.

The inane nephew of the bishop loves Barbara and is loved in a so called fashion by young widow, who seeks change in his innocence from her nu- merous suitors of fashion, and the boys misery stares the dear uncle in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
BASEBALL CHATTER.

Arthur Irwin may coach the West Point baseball team in the spring.
 Harvards baseball team will be coached by Jack Chesbro instead of Cy Young.
 Frank Norcum will be found in the outfield of the Shreveport team next season.
 The New Orleans team will be man aged by Count Campau of Detroit next season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

personnel is such as to make certain fair and careful procedure. The mem bers of the arbitration committee are M. H. Sexton, w. H. Lucas, James H. H. O'Rourke, Timothy H. Murnane and w. M. Kavanaugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
HARRY REEpER,s CAREER.

Harry Reeder, the famous all round athlete, formerly of Lafayette uniyer- sity, is now down in Mexico hunting big game. Reeder is probably the greatest water polo player this country