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The Paducah sun., 1905-01-11
Mechanics Lien.

J. Hightower has filed a mechanics s
lien against r. j. spidell for s24.57
alleged o'be due for work done on a
house.
The Paducah sun., 1905-01-11

Roscoe Washington, colored,
was arrested today by Officers Scott
Furguson and Dick Wood for carry
ing concealed weapon.
The Paducah sun., 1905-01-11

A French professor Is the owner OF
a collection of $40 human heads, rep
resenting very known race OF peo-
MIA
The Paducah sun., 1905-01-11
Ministcr's License.

A minister's licens, was Issued
Iohn w. Waldron today in county
court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28

mad. Some bullets fell among us. One of my men rolled over, and writhed as he lay, and then another toppled over. What could do? l or dered the retreat to the camp. For hours after our torches had gone out the cries of the madmen reached us and grew fainter with distance until at last they ceased. The cold had si- fenced them. In the morning every man of them was stiff and stark, for not one of the wounded men had sur vived that night.
 Next day bullet hit me in the left shoulder. Whenever look back on the horrors of that awful night I lose the wish to live. Neither by day nor by night can get rid of the remembrance of the terrible picture. There is al- ways before me the horrible picture of that body. with both legs shot away, which bit my leg, and I cannot rid my eyes of the sight of those naked, blood stained madmen dancing and bowling in their madness. I often ask myself, Will not that same madness seize me? Shall I not also lose my reason? And if 1t is to be so, would it not be better for me to have been left on the battle field?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
CHALLENGE TO COWBOYS.
Women to Compete For Title of Worlds Champion Broncho Buster.


 Worlds Champion Bronci1o Buster. Consternation has been created among the cowboys of the Rocky mountain region, who have entered or are planning to participate in the championship rough riding contest dur ing the great frontier celebration in Cheyenne, Wyo., on Sept. 2, and 5, by the announcement made by Miss Der tha Kaepernick of Sterling, Colo. who has calmly entered the great bucking and pitching event as if this was an act of no particular importance, says the Denver Times.
 For the first time in the history of frontier events this year the fair and charming cowgirls will meet In open competition for the title of the cham pion rough rider of the world the in- trepid knights of the plain who have heretofore had only male opponents. The frontier committee announces that four and probably more ladies will en- ter the lists this year and that the first to pay her entry fee is Miss Bertha Kaepernick, the dashing and accom- plished Colorado cowgirl. Mrs. Harry Brennan of Sheridan. wife of the champion rough rider of the world, has also signifled her intention of entering, and the novel sight will be witnessed of man and his wife competing for the title of the worlds best rider. Two northern Colorado girls also indicated their desire to enter, and 1t is expected the initiative taken by Miss Kaeper- nick will be followed by others.
 Miss Kaepernick was a frontier vis- itor last year and during the celebra- ton in response to a challenge jokingly made by one of her friends mounted and broke an outlaw horse to the in., tense delight of 10000 people gathered at Frontier park. This year her riding will not be in the form of an exhib- ton. but as a contestant for world championship honors.
 Miss Kaepernick was born and rear cd in Colorado and resides with her fa- ther on his ranch, near Sterling. From earliest infancy she has ridden horses until the breaking of an unframed ,steed Is an incident and not feat. She rides the range like a cowboy. assists in the branding of live stock and breaks all of the horses on her fathers ranch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
ROOF GARDEN FOR LONDON.
Formerly . Private Garden of the
 Duke of westminster.


 The first of London's public roof gar dens will be opened in few weeks at an electric supply company's new transforming station in Duke street, Grosvenor square, Westminster, says the London Express. It will be laid out in the Italian style, and 1t opens up possibilities in the utilization of many wasted spaces on the top of London buildings. If 1t proves a success the metropolis may soon be graced with many similar attractions.
 The site of the building was formerly a private garden belonging to the Duke of Westminster, but the corporation obtained permission to build upon 1t on condition that they made and under- took to maintain roof garden which should always be kept open to the pub lie between sunrise and sunset.
 The architect has so arranged the building that the roof garden Is only eight feet above the pavement. This was done by the ingeniously simple method of putting the greater part of the engine room underground. The garden is entered by flights of steps on either side of two magnificent pavil. ions placed at each end and Is bordered by handsome stone railing. The whole structure Is built of Portland stone, and the actual extent of the open spnce available for the public will be about 2JO by GO feet.
 Among the attractions of the garden viii be an ornamental fountain. while flower beds will be kept gay with color from carly spring to autumn, with trees growing fin tubs to complete the picture. Seats, of course, will be pro vided, and Westminster's garden in the air" promises to be one of the most restful and picturesque spots In Lon. don.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
HE pAwNEo Ais Lso.
Dut Now Emil Johnstsne of CrocL
 ston, Minn.. wants IL I3ack.

Dut Now Emil Johnstsne of Crock-
 ston, Minn.. wants It Back.
 CROCKSTON, Minn., Aug. 2s.-Emil Johnstone is to get his leg back. Emil was a transient in Crockston early last spring and was short of cash. He wanted to go to Duluth and applied to Chairman Misner of the poor com mittee for aid.
 He had just arrived here from Win nipeg and was not properly a city charge. He explained, however, that he had a we'll to do brother at Duluth and that if he was supplied with a ticket to that place he could care for himself.
 Alderman Misner agreed to advance the money providing Johnstone would leave one of his legs as a hostage, which Johnstone agreed to do, forth with depositing his wooden one, as it was more easily detached than the one that grew naturally.
 He was given his ticket and went on his way rejoicing. Jchnstone was later heard from in Minneapolis, where he wrote back for his leg, having pro- cured employment in a restaurant there. His letter was answered and inquiry made regarding the $7.5O ad- vanced for his ticket while here. but no reply to this missive was received.
 Chairman Misner has decided now, however, to return the leg to John stone gratis. He says there are no prospects for one legged alderman who might use the artificial limb and to keep 1t longer would be running big chance of 1t becoming warped.
 If Johnstone will send his address to Alderman Misner his second leg will be forwarded at once. no questions asked and the incident closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
"HOMELESS TWENTY-Slx."
Lonely Travelling Mems OrGa nisation Forms Branch Society at Chicago,

Lonely Traveling Mems Orga nisatiou Forms Branch Society at Chicago,
 "The Homeless Twenty Six" whose regular habitat, as nearly as can be determined, Is somewhere within Pitts burg, Pa. recently sent two wandering delegates to Chicago to organize some of the floating population of that city into local branch, apparently for no other reason than that misery loves company, says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Contrary to what might be expected, the society. although labeled home less" and identified by a strange, lin- intelligible badge worn by the mem- bers which looks like an algebraic formula. is not composed of Wander ing Willies" and dusty tie pacers, but is made up of travelling, business and professional men.
 Twenty-six is the mystic number, be- cause twenty-six travelling men. unable to reach their homes last Thanksgiving, which was on Nov 26, ate dinner to- gether at hotel in Pittsburg and be- came the charter members. From membership of twenty-six the organiza- ton has increased to 6,50O, with branches in several large cities. The intention of the members is to add Chicago to the list
 W. $. Williams and Hiram Schoch of Pittsburg. who are themselves of the original twentg-six, few nights ago gathered together hundred or more of the otltcasts of Chicago who wear the badge of the homeless and laid plans for regular gatherings, with headquarters at the Auditorium. No announcement was made as to who will be the executive head of the mo- mads, but undoubtedly it will be some prominent Chicago business or profess sional man.
 We first felt the need of an organi- zation like this to promote sociability among travelling men when the origi- nal twenty-six found themselves stranded in Pittsburg last Thanksgiv- ing" said Mir. Schoch.
 "We wanted to enjoy our dinner in congenial company and got together for that purpose. Our stomachs start ed the movement, but our hearts were back of it and we are using our heads to make success of the organiza- tion.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
SHOCKED BY FAIR FATHERS.
kansnn's Modessy So Jared He Took
 First Train Home.

Adjutant General ]. W. F. Hughes of the Kansas national guard was shocked by the sights at Atlantic City. N. l.. says Topeka dispatch.
 II was the military mans first expe. rience of salt water and bathing suits. He started for the bench with Gov. ernor IToch and the other members of the governors stan, but when he saw bevy of women at the Philadelphia and Reading railway station wearing bathing suits he halted.
 Tt is actually shocking" said the hero of many Fort Riley sham battles in telling his experiences tho other day. There were those women more than mile from water and wearing those ridiculous clothes. Why. actually. their stockings and their skirts did not meet by several inches. I took one look at them and caught the first train back
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
A "SUPERMARlNE" BOAT.
Novel High speed ersU Devised n,
 French Engineer.


 A novel form of high speed boat has recently been devised by French on. gineer. NJ. de Lambert, which involves q radical departure from all previous designs of hull. says Harper's Weekly. 1t Is termed skating" or "superma marine" boat. for it Is constructed to glide along the surface of the water rather than experience resistance by being immersed and passing through. This is accomplished by means of Ave inclined planes. which are fixed on the bottom of the hull and which when the boat Is at rest are few inches in inc water When inc engine Ia started the hull is raised. so that the boat runs with less resistance on the inclined planes. which then rest on q mixture of air and water.
 With . twelve horsepower petroleum motor it is reported that a speed Of from twenty-siN to twenty eight knots au hour can be made. a rate not ai ways attained by motor boats with eighty horsepower engines. The new boat Is also capable of being handled with considerable facility and stopped readily.
 The attainment of high speed by mo tor boats which rim on tlie surface o' the water rather than through it has attracted some attention lately. and au English high speed boat was huilf where this ldea was considered in de signing inc hull hui the use of the iu clinesi pianes to diminish inc resistance ss successfully carried ont is quite novel and will be tried further.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
The Ts., s-r. h H...s.

A stranger in Paols. Kan. is inl- pressed hy the great number of tents in all parts Of the town and is natural. ly curious until he is told that tbere is a fad there for sleeping outdoors. says a PsOla dispatch. 1t started esriy last summer and has grown steadily. as each enc wto has tried it tells of the benefits b. has received from sleeping outdoors -since began to sleep in a tent said a follower Of the fed. n feel murb better. Before I began to sleep outdoors I never felt refreshed when got up in the morning Now feel bright and am able to do ny vork m1Ch better
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
B.r,iII..-. ...p..II.s r.r,rs,,..- =

". Bertiiion. vho created the an
 fhrorz1metric method of identifying criminals. supprintendef some fresh methods st the Falais de Justice re centiy. says the Washington Posts spe cisi eprrpspondcnt at Paris. The inno vafion is known as thp -speakiug DOT trait Dne hundrri and two mem bers af the detective and other services were present. To each one was given veriaI portrait is to say. a description Of one of hf< rolIeazues prpsent-and he ~ss asked so ind 10 the assembly the one to whom the DOT trait sgsliesi The e1peLNenfs were highly satisfactory. Nearly sIl fhe de tf-sfves found tbeir man N BerriIioB Ass warmly congratulated hy siEnot N<efero. professor of crfminoloxy at tbsS University Of Naples. uho witness. et the tests. vhich took place in pubic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Pr..ehsr,. Crooked Story.

A nepo preacher from out in the state paid visit to Topeka recently. says a local exchange. Upon his re. turn home his flock discovered that he was short his watch and some other jewelry. He explained that some peo. pie in a room across ihe hall st the Topeka hotel had robbed him. An in. vestisation was instituted and 1t was found that there vas no room scross the hall because there vas no hall The preacher Is now looking for an other bob.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Ts. rius~. ni.el.m,,h r, c. p.s..

Under a spreading chestnut tree the VI.
 iaRs srnithy stands The smith iordfy man ls hs. with vide
 ard sersfi. lands No more his brawnY hack he b~nfs bs-
 heath the hcre<fs weight. No r5ore his ringing sied<e he s~fnr~. in
 hsppy strength sists. No nc-~ kis fare is covered OCT -ish
 hizzlrz serEs's smut Nor bssfe1 vish his honess sweat its
 ehsnuefs fhers ,o cut Asorn ths street ks s'ts d ess- b~s,~~
 the wsvsss. fin Ard tnsies In his custom -ss-s sss
 stsess cS cay in Fer vic vss h- rithir kis day s-t s,1s-s
 ths ehz-r~ that es-s By ehsrrfn9 seven prsr.s vh>a fhe -oses
 cars r>-- ts.s -I. e vsr-u- |. Asss AsvS,sss snA Cos1sry Pcsts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Marriage in Iowa.

One hundred and ffty-three couples have fallen victims to the darts of Dar Cupid during the month of June just passed. These figures, taken from the license records at the ofice of the dis trict clerk, show that the month passed has been more prolific of mar. riages, not only of any month in the year, but of many years past.--Des Moines Register and Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Youngest orranist.

The youngest professional organist in the world is Kathleen Mills, who presides over the great organ in the Catholic church at Ongar, Essex, Eng land. The regular orsanist falling i'll little Miss Mills took her place and played for several Sundays with such skill on the instrument that ali the people were astonished when they found out that child of ii years was presiding over the keys and stops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
,rp,s. K.p, For ,..r rs ,e.sss-.

Aionzo Wolfe. q well fo sIo farmer in lake township. Luzerne county. Ps- has for yesrs l~en trying to s,uaiy ont how 10 keep spyies for year or mer- says the siIses Barre RecOrd- I.sss september he puf two bgshels of his sslersed Norlhern spv appies in his be house ani keIsi them al 6 certain fem peTature Ilse sfh@r day he rsrfs.t them 10 NiIkes-Bzrrs. where tbey brought a hg pr1ce They hsd not . sF-os o- blenish On them snd were ss hard as a rs~k TheV were simply per- ferf snd the only yesr cd srp,es to te had in this rsIley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
England's Fisheries.

The fisheries of England yielded s35,. a0o0,ooO fin 1908 and gave employment to 41,b3s persons. Of the total fishing in. dustry five ports. North Shields, Hull Grimsby. Yarmouth and Lowestoft have S3 per cent. The herrings land. ed at all stations fin England and Wales amounted to 153,o00 tons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Lower Postage in Itnlx.

Italy Is at last about to reduce hei postage on domestic letters from foui cents to three cents. Owing largely tc the excessive rate prevailing hereto fore. the average number of letters written per inhabi.ant per year Is 10 Italy only 9.3, as against 75.e in Eng. land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Making Payment.

"Ail have fin the world owe tc my wife," murmured the millionaire who was about to fall "and guess I'd better square tip with her right now"
 ] And he proceeded to put all his pos. sessions in his wlfe's name.-Louisville Courier.J Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
First Iron Bridge.

Up to 1s4O there were no iron bridges in the United States except suspension bridges, in which iron link, were used in she cables and suspen. ders, the floor system being of wood IThe first bridge in America consisting of iron throughout was built in 1s4d by Earl Trumbull over the Erie cana in the village of Frankfort, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Piano T,boosd

Berlin doctor lsys it down ,ha, the piano should never ts used by a child under is years of age Out of i.0o6 girls vho played before the age of |. he found se9 cases of nervous dis eases
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
When We Ar. Right.

ft is c good thing ,o he firm when we are sure that VI are right. but when we deeply consider the matter, perhaps there are fewer things than we have imagined In which we are ab solutely sure that we are right
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28

We know not what lt is. dear. this sleep
 deep and still: The folded hands, the awful calm, the
 cheek SO pale and chill. The lids that will not lift again, though
 we may call and cali. The strange white solitude of peace that
 settles over all We know not what 1t means. dear. this
 de-oiate heart pain. This dread to 'lke our daily way and
 walk in it asain. We Enop not to what other sphere the
 loved Whn leave US go Nor why werr loft to wonder still nor
 why we do not know. But this we know Our loved and dead. If
 they should come this day Should come and ask us. What is life7''
 H0t one 0f us could say. Life fs mystery ss deep as ever death
 can bp. Yet. Oh how dsar it is to us. this life we
 live and ses' Then might they ssy-thes4 vanished ones
 and hiesasd iE thD thought. 50 death is sweet to us. beloved. though
 we may sh0u yo'i uauEht. We may not to ihe quick reveal ths mys-
 tarv of death: Ys cannot tsii us. R ys would. the mys-
 tery Uf breath" The child who enters fife comes not with
 know1esiEe oT i1terts So n1 uho enter death must go as little children sent. Nothing is known but. nearing God. what
 hath tha soul Co dreadT And ss Hfs is 10 the llvisE co death is to
 fha aszf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
w.lIinstnn.. R.n,

The duke of Wellington paid hIs rent Of iAe strsfhfsIdssSe estates io King Edward on Ians is. the snniverssry os the battle of Waterloo The rent con Ssts of a snail French f.r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Reward of Doing.

Perform . kind action. and you And . kind feeling growing in yourself, even if it was not there before. AS you increase the number of objects oi your kind and charitable interest. you find that. the more you do for them the more you love them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
international r,r. Congress.

Milan. Italy. is to have next year an international congress at which que. tions relating 10 the eItinction of fires and ,o fire insurance wlll be discussed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
New Auto Record.

F. L. Whitman and R. (. Hamlin ar. rived in San Francisco. recently. hay. ing come from Los Angeles in an su. tomobiIe In 7s hours 7o minutes. thus clipping two hours four minutes from the record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Is Hesr,sed Hat,

A hai-shsped stone has been founi on the Jasper Todd farm st Bethany Conn. lt weighs soou; s0 pounds and the shape is so perfect that many whc have seen t say thsi it is really . pet, rifed hat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
crr., Fir. [, ,.o,so. Predicted.

within the next few years. tell yot. there will be another great fire. attended bt loss of life. in the city oi London" This is the prophecy which Edward Atkinson made io one of tlie representatives of the St James Ca zette As regards the mechanical ap plianccs employed by the London hr, brigade Mr Atkinson gave it as his opinion that we are far behind tho United States Your appliances arc mere toys" he remarked. ''f read oi your having on engine which can throw q jet Of isD gallons a minute. but that is not enough have no, seen a sin gle standfipe in any street here. in America inc siandpire runs Co tlc highest floor of the loftiesi building snd is so constructed that the engine m its arrival ran se connected without minutes delay. No hose is needed. and water is thrown m to every floor. We do not have. as you do. a few such jets of water thrown from the ground level
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
THE TWO MYSTERIES.
A Poem on Death by the Late Mary
 Mnpes Dodge.

The death of Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge. editor, writer of stories and poet, which occurred recently. gives touching appropriateness to this very human poem by her on death. which, by the way. has been widely attributed to Walt Whitman. says the New York itaha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
An Fx,rern,s.

Mothsr-iIss chasies proven himseil to be q thoroughly shs,emious man,
 June Bride-Yes. indeedi He par ticuiariy shsisins from giving me any moueyi-Deiroit Frse Prs~s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
p~r fla Nun,<k

{ Ia . recent varm vsek In wsns~h 'ssace s.isoxs Of beer were consumed. a avera<- os tvo and orehsg railors to every nan. vouas ar1 chfie ia the eity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Danger ssens,.

As ve srov cider ve l-srn not C erpecs q Euod meal if the hostess sits down iookinE ss ussu4ea as f she had never seen . kitchsn--Afchisos CIob-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
Deceptive

Madse-Did Charlie propose to you out in the auto,
 Dolly-f thought he vas going to. but he didn't When he go, down on his knees it vas only to crawl under the old machine.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
A Prsun.

Thsres . aoy for you.- srriains1 the BiIlsilIs s.tlx<n- Been to fovs six timsx ss' ne~es 5seusd cut shs G1s but osDs--Aflanta Congeitutaun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
THE TWO MYSTERIES.

lin the middle of the room. near the coffin. sat Walt Whitman. holding beau- tiful little girl on his lap. She looked wonderingly at the spectacle of death and then inquiringly Into the face of the aged poet. You don't know what it is. do you. my dear7' said he. and added. eve don't eithpr"1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-28
e>v~aav-e ceselv Wev.

cermany's Afrtcaa vas-Ans a1xo13 ss& the taxpay~s ssszi1 10eom z
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Locating Hillside Claims.

Sitka Cablegram: Bernard Hirst calls attention to fact in regard to mining claims around Sitka which mining men are 10th to accept as correct. The accu- racy of Mr. Hirst's contention is beyond question. Martin George, of the sur veyor generals office, corroborates Mir. Hirst's contention. The result is that many mining men in this vicinity, at least, have considerably less area in their claims than they thought they had and less than the law allows. It has been almost the general custom in stalking out claims around here to meas ure off 300 feet on the surface of the claim and thus arrive at its length If this course is pursued in locating on a hillside, the owner will find when he has his claim surveyed that he has fallen short from fifty to several hundred feet of what he is entitled to by law. In stalking out claim on d slope, the loca tor, having fixed his lower stake, should measure up 300 feet perpendicularly. Phis apparently difficult operation is made simple by employing a system of an imaginary flight of stairs and adding together the length of the rises If the slope of the mountain is the average angle the locator will find the distance between his stakes, if measured along the surface of the ground, is cunsidera- bly, more than 300 feet