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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-12

Our landlord told us of his affection
and asked us not to mention it. In
Justice to myself, however, | feel bound
to explain. Shall | call up the asylum p
he asked, addressing the officers.
'They notified 'em from the station
replied one of the constables. They'll
be here before long with a straitjacket.
Keep still, you"-this in response to a
spasmodic movement of Mr.. Merri-
dews legs.
Physical exhaustion had considerably
subdued Mr.. Merridew's frenzy, and he
had listened open-mouthed to Mr. Won
dernan's explanation.
There is some extraordinary mistake
here" he said, impressed by the others
tone of conviction. I've never been
inside an insane asylum in my life,
though this sort of thing is enough to
send a man there. I've just got back
! from Europe"
That's what his nephew told us" said
Mr.. Wonderman in an audible aside:
supposed to be travelling in Europe,
were his words.
California" shouted the other. "Send
for one of my neighbors to identify me,
and get off my legs. Dye want to stop
the circuIation?'
'Will you keep 'em still if I do?"
asked the policeman obviously.
Having received the desired assur-
ance. the officer went away, and re-
turned in a few minutes with an elderly
gentleman of a nervous temperament,
who was so perturbed at finding his
irascible neighbor handcuffed on his
own premises that his assurances were
c1io1t1v incOherent
Mr.. Merridew's identity having been
finally established, he was freed from
his rnanacles and assisted to a chair,
where he at once assumed the functions
OF prosecuting attorney, and submitted
Mr.. Wonderman to a vigorous cross
examination.
The two policemen constituted them
selves a bench of Judges, the guests
grouped themselves as jury, and MIR.
Wonderman increased the resemblance
TO an inpromptu court of justice by
fling his receipt and carefully pre-
served copy of his advertisement as eX-
hibits
It was after a minute description of
the gentleman who had leased the house
that Mr.. Merridew, with look of hor-
rifed incredulity, held hurried con-
s,1tation with the bench, and one of its
members was dispatched to the telephone
He returned shortly, to say that the
gentleman would be round in ten min
Ites. and the court took a recess and
breathless1y awaited developments. .
ooh. thank goodness, everything will
be explained now" cried Mrs. Wonder
man. as a tall. dark gentleman, in even
ing dress, and wearing a double eye
glass. was ushered in.
The newcomer, with a surprised look,
turned to Mr. Merridew for enlighten-
ment.
what did you do with the key of this
house which I asked YOU to take to the
police station?"
Kew" echoed Major Worthington
in evident bewilderment.
eyes, sir. key" insisted his interro-
gator. Didn't you meet me outside
the morning I started for Europe, and
didn't you help me with my trunk, and
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-12

back on his encounter with the two po-
licemen with a certain sense of enjoy
ment, and regarded his protracted re-
sistance to superior numbers as a sig
nal proof that age had only slightly
impaired his pristine vigor. He first
lectured his quondam antagonists sharp
ly on the evils of being guided by first
impressions, and then soothed their re-
sentiment by largess which converted
them at once into competitive eulogists.
To Mr. Wonderman, and especially
to Mrs. WOnderman, whose pretty face
and evident distress touched him, he
extended an invitation to remain as his
guests until the return of his wife and
daughter, and was so masterful in his
insistence that they could not do other
wise than accept it.
The intimacy thus established throve
amazingly, and The young couple never
found any cause to regret that they had
once fallen victims to the wiles of the
INSCRIPTIONS Mr.. Jernyngham.
".
Seated in a low wicker chair, on the
broad piazza of Florida hotel, Mr..
Horace Jernyngham, now temporarily
passing under an assumed name, drew
a letter from his pocket and reread an
extract
There is a big row on" wrote his
correspondent, ''over some man renting
some other mans furnished house while
he was away. The real man turned up
at a dinner party and was arrested as
an escaped lunatic. 1t got into the pa
pers here and the police are busy If
you know anything about it, better lie
low"
Thank you, my discreet friend" Mr..
Jernyngham commented. Il will take
your advice. My stout friends remarks
must have been we'll worth hearing. My
only regret IS that l couldn't stay to
see the finish
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-12

No should be weak; should suffer the loss
of that vital element which renders life worth living
No should allow himself to become less
nature intended him; should suffer for the sins
OF his YOUTH when there here hand certain
his weakness check to his waste of power.
Most OF the pains, most of the weakness of stomach
heart, brain and nerves, from which suffer, due
to an early loss OF natures through
takes OF youth You need suffer for this. You can
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can get back, and may be happy any that
lives.
My Electric Belt, with Special Electric Suspensory
Gree will restore power 1t will check all
ural drains and give back the old vigor of youth
Georgetown, Wash
DR.. Mclaughlin:
Dear feel that I am in duty bound to you and
suffering humanity to make in regard
your Belt has done for When purchased your Belt
was in bad condition; compelled to take medicine
day to the bowels, and my kidneys and liver
SO bad that the least jar would give great pain
My back so lame that when down it almost
impossible Tor me to get again If had not purchased
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toms disappeared consider your Belt the best in
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patient while under your Yours truly,
JOHN B. WARD.
This drain upon your power causes Kidney Troubles
Rheumatism and Stomach Ailments. You know it's a
loss of vital and affects every organ of the
Most of the ailments from which suffer traced
to it.
I have cured thousands of men who have squandered
the savings OF years in useless doctoring.
My Belt is easy put it when you go % bed
you feel the glowing heat from Ono sting burn
life flowing into them. You get up in the morning
feeling like two vear-old,
DR.. M. G. Mclaughlin, 900
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DR. Mclaughlin
Dear Sir 1t is just about thirty days since received
Belt and will therefore you requested
say begin with that l have gained materially in
satisfied with the appliance. shall be glad recommend
the treatment to my friends Yours truly,
CnNIS EIFERTSEN
An old man 70 says as strong and young as
youth.
1t cures Rheumatism Sciatic Palms. Lurnbago Kidney
Trouble. 1t banlshes pain in night to return
DR.. Mclaughlin:
Dear Sir: commenced using your Belt the first of last
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Yours very truly,
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Every who used recommends it. because it is
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San Francisco.

Dr.. NJ G. Mclaughlin, 900 Market ST.. above Ellis
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

The Hargis- Redwine gerrymander
bill has been signed by the governor
and thus is created the new judicial
district, supposed to be graft for the
Breathitt county Democratic feud
clique. There are perhaps few PEG
pie in the state who have kept up with
the progress of the measure and will
wonder that it has finally become a
law, but what they do wonder at, is
that such dyed-in-the-wool organs as
the Courier Journal raises kick about
it. The piety of some of these papers
does not impress many people as be-
ing very genuine. No, it is not pie
ty. II is only that the Courier Jour.
nal and tho governor are at outs. 9th
erwise the j. would swallow II
down like most of the others have
done
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

The United States Supreme Court
has decided again that people who
ride on passes cannot recover damages
from a railroad for injuries received.
The court holds that il makes no diff
erence whether the holder knows the
contents of the contract on the pass
or not 1t is not probable, however,
that the decision will tend to diminish
the popularity of passes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

in practice from fifty to sixty per cent
will represent the value at which it
is actually assessed, while in the case
of the banks. every dollar is listed at
81. To harass them with defending
all these unnecessary suits, or to sub
ject them to liability for money left
with them on deposit, would be an
unjust burden, and we again say that
we are glad the Auditor has disclaim-
ed responsibility for the acts of the
agent and that he will take steps to
dismiss the suits."
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

The election machinery in st. Lou
is, manipulated by the Democrats. is
said by the Globe Democrat to work
thus: THE governor appoints the
police boards, the commissioners ap-
point the policemen, the policemen
elect the commissioners to be dele
gates to the state convention, and, IL
fraud be charged. the commissioners
pass upon the acts Of their subordi-
mates and the governor offers reward
Of 500 for each conviction. There
is nc chance for cog to sli panywhere
along the line.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
Alleged Boat Thief Gets Three
Months on Street.
Called Meeting Of the Council Was
Held Last Night to Pass
Ordinances.
ToDAY's POLICE HAPPENINGS

Will Hall, colored, was arrested this
morning on charge OF stealing to-
bacoo from the Dick Fowler. He is
alleged to have broken open a oaddy
and pleaded guilty, being given three
months on the streets at hard work
A rather peculiar case is that
against Robert Craig. colored. He is
charged with obtaining money by
false pretenses by selling property sto-
len from Matte Crouch some time
ago. Rosa SHELTON, colored. was ar
rested at Princeton. Ind, for the theft
and acquitted, after the case hsd been
on trial for several days. Craig is
her lover. and is now said to have
been the real thief. Tho case was
continued until tomorrow.
The case against Levi Calhoun,
charged with stealing n pistol from
the mate ON the Dick Fowler, was
dismissed. he proving to be the wrong
man.
The case against Butler Fondaw,
malicious cutting; Frank CLARK, ma
licious cutting, and Bud CLARK and
Frank Turner, breach OF the peace,
we're all continued until Monday.
These are the cases growing cut OF
trouble that occurred at the cordage
factory during tho noon hour.
CLARK Watson was fined $40 and
costs for a breach of the peace.
Harry Stone. the negro who over a
year ago sirack Mr.. George Lohnhsrd
in the head with stone, pleafed
guilty to striking in Sudden heat and
passion and was fined $50 and ccsts.
Minor cases tried were: john Flee
nor, drunk and tiiecrderly, sss---7
well.e. drunk. 81; Moses Hurt, drunk
and disorderly, 81; Mitchell, vi
olating the Sabbath as.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
THE PRESS ON BANK SUITS.

The general opinion throughout the
state seems to be that the auditors
agent who filed the three hundred
suits against the state banks made a
serious mistake, particularly xs he did
it without the authority of the audi
tor himself. The Henderson Clean
or is very outspoken, but makes one
serious mistake. 1t says of Agent
Frank Lucas: Lucas is the appointee
of Republican administration"
Agent Lucas is not. He was appoint
ed by Auditor Coulter two years ago.
The Cleaner, however, goes on to
say:
at would appear to be plain that
the action of Lucas and those back of
him was suggested by a selfish hope
of gain, and no. by desire to serve
the best interests of the State. The
pressing of the suits could have result
ed in nothing but confusion and the
questions involved could have been
tested Just as well and better in "a
different way. But the idea OF max
ing banks liable for taxes on their de-
posits strikes the average man as
something out of the question. The
money deposited in the banks does not
belong to them, but to the individu-
ais or firms placing it there. and it
would seem absurd to think that the
banks should be compelled to pay
taxes for these back years or for any
year, as to that matter, on other peo-
pies money on deposit with them. On
each blank filed out by the taxpayer
he is required to list the money he has
on deposit, and If he fails to do so.
the bank ought not to be held respon.
sible. The Cleaner believes in requir-
ing banks as well as all other taxpay.
ers to properly list their belongings
for taxation, but there can be no ques-
ton that the banks at present are
listed out Of proportion to other tax
payers. A bank is required to list its
capital and surplus at full value while
no other class of property is SO listed,
as ia well known. There 10 no escape
for the banks for the reason that their
capital and surplus are known to be
an exact sum, while in the case of
money or property in the hands Of the
individual or corporation, it is differ
cnt and the case where either is listed
Of fair value is the exception and not
the rule. That this is true is well
) known and the banks have good
grounds for complaint already that
4 they are not listed for taxation on the
same basis OF other property. Theo-
retically every man is supposed 10
list his property at its cash value, but
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

The first thing Paducah's new
board of public works did after quail
flying, was to announce its opposition
to West Jefferson street public i'm
provement, one that is not only need.
ed, but is also wanted. This ia not 9
very good indication. If the board o.
public works is to oppose public i'm
provements. the city would be better
without it. There must be some rea
son for the opposition. 1t is to b,
hoped it will be found.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
STRUCK
CHURCH
Lightning Hits Edifice Before
Rivers-Bush Wedding.
Did No Harm and Cared the Sexton OF
His Rheumatism.

The Psducahsns who attended the
Rivers Bush wedding ut Smithlsnd,
Ky, yesterday afternoon state that
there is one man in Smitbland who
has found a sure cure for rheumatism.
He IL now hoping that 1t IS perms-
nent.
Yesterday afternoon early, while
the Methodist church was being
cleaned and prepared for the wedding
to take place later in the day, the
storm came up.
There was no one in tho building
except Jerry Parker, the aged sexton,
who has long bsen crippled by rheu-
matism. The thunderbolt hit the
building, there was a crash and a
binding. stunning flash, Jerry took
up his legs and no. only walked. but
ran.
In his flight for the exterior he
turned over several benches, but in
the course of time reformed AMI found
that other than a scorching. the build.
ing had not suffered.
The old man was really quite spry
after the thunderbolt. He said to Dr..
p. II. Stewart, when asked how il
made him feel:
"Not de bes' in do worl', sab, but
hit NJ pow'ful unlimb'in tow desc old
rheumatic laigs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

The Hearst syndicate has invaded
Kentucky, and an interesting fight is
in prospect. Two of the Hearst lead
crs have been to Louisville TO lay
their Plans for capturing the delega-
ton AS the governor 10 said to
have declared for Bryan and whoev-
err Bryan favors, the scrap will proba-
bly, develop into one between the ad-
ministration aud INSTRUMENTATION
forces.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

Pretoria - Death from bubonic
plague occurred here. Authorities be-
lieve Johannesburg. where plague rag
ing unsuccessful in isolatipg it, and
fear dread disease will spread through
out South Africa.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
COUNCIL MEETING.

A called meeting of the council
manic board was held last evening foi
the purpose of passing finally some
important ordinances.
The ordinance regulating the board
of public works,wss passed and also
the ordinances requiring gates at GER
tain railway crossings. Minor mat
tiers were referred to the various com
mittees.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
ALDERMEN MEET.

The regular meeting of the board Of
aldermen will tase place tomorrow
evening, at which the tax rates ordi'
nance and others will come up for
consideration.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

Havo you got nervesY Well, you
ought TO have nerves. But they ought
to DO strong nerves, good nerves. Does
your hand tremblef You are living too
fast. Does your heart futter at dmes7
You had better call halt. Americans
live too fast. They crowd too much into
q single day. They have too little lei
sure. The hospitals and insane asyinms
are filling up. The quiet, pastoral scenes
OF yore are becoming rare. It's time
tina, we quit this sort Of business.
How to Get Strong Nerves.
First, repair the injury already done
Soyour nerves. Tho way to do this Il u
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

Louisville While fishing in Ohio
opposite Louisville Wednesday. An
drew Isgrigg, Arthur Everhart, Ed ert
were drowned by capsizing skif.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
LATE TELEGRAMS.

Washington State department re-
ceived cablegram from United States
Consul Foe, Bombay, India. saying:
Daughter dead from plague, wife
attacked.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
HOW A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ESCAPED
SPRING CATARRH BY USE OF PE-RU-kA.
Nothnu Robs One of Strength Like Spring Catarrh-:
Spring Fever is Spring Catarrh

itor OF Eric county, Now York, Hon.
John w. Non, In a recent letter wri''e"
at Buffalo, New York, stated; ~ was
persuaded by friend 70 try a bottle d
your great nerve tonic, Peruna' anu 'io
results were so gratifying that > a'n
more than pleased TO recommend u"
A Spring Tonic.
Almost everybody needs tonic IN ,ho
spring. Something 10 brace the nerves.
inyigorato tho brain and cleanse the
blood. That Pcruna will do this IL pe-
yond all question. Everyone who mas
tried It has had the Same experience rs
Mrs. ID. w. Timbcrlakc, OF LynchburR,
Va, who, IN a recent letter, made use OF
the following words; al always take
dose OF Pcruna after business hours as
IL Is n great thing for the nerves. Ihero
is no better spring tonic, and i have
used about all of them"
Cafarrh In Spring.
The spring a. tho best time 10 treat
ca.arrh. Nature renews herself every
spring. Tho system Is rcJuvenated Nv
spring weather. This renders medicines
more effective. A short course OF Pc
runa, assisted by the balmy air Of spring.
will cure old, stubborn cases OF eaiarrh
that have resisted treatment for years.
Everybody should have a copy OF Dr.
IIartman's latest book on catarrh. Ad-
dress The Peruna Medicine Co., Column
bus, Ohio.
Mrs. Lulu Larmer, stoughton, Wis,
says;
"For two years suffered with nerv'
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23

household. took nerve tonics and pills
without benefit. When 1 began taking
Peruna grew steadily better, my nerves
grew stronger, my rest was no longer nj
full, and to-day 1 consider myself in per-
feet health and strength. Ny recovery
was slow but sure, hut persovcrcd and
was rewarded by perfect heaith."-Mra
Lulu Larmcr.
II you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use OF PerunA,
write at once 10 DIR. Hartman, giving .
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vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-23
BOARD ORGANIZED.

The board of public works has or
ganized by eleoting Mr.. X. p. Noble
president and Mr.. y. A. Fowler secre-
tary. These are the only two officers
niece sssry ut present.