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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
NOT OVERDRAWN.
Why the Criticism of the Statements
of Temperance Reformers
Is Not Just.

The frequent sheer of extravaganza
over statements and Incorporate Ian
guage used concerning questions of
inebriety always reflects on the failures
of critics to understand the subject
Physicians, laymen and the press seem
to regard all emphatic expressions of
writer's on these subjects as unreliable
and lacking in truthfulness. This is
seen in other directions, particularly in
science, here every new discovery is
received with doubts and denials. Even
explorers of a new continent are dis
credited at first. and their statements
considered eXtravagant. Why every
advanced teacher or writer on this sub
ject should be considered incapable of
fairly representing the facts Is a mys-
terry. One of the largest class of per-
sons who writes on this subject are
those who have suffered personally or
in their families from the evils follow
ing from the use of spirits. The Ian
guage of such persons is often very in
tense, and their word descriptions re-
dect this experience which they can IN
no way exaggerate except in the estima-
eAOAA VI pCi W liO nave HOl ndu SUCH
experience. Another smaller class
are composed of physicians and re-
formers and persons who have thought
fully watched and studied the effects of
alcohol in the wrecks of individuals and
communities; such persons write with
an eagerness and supreme confidence of
the accuracy of the facts In both OF
these classes their earnest. burning
words are not the product of distorted
views or exae gerated imaginations, but
conceptions OF realities described in
terms unknown to those who have never
realized the meaning of these drug
states. The literature Of persons who
describe their experience has a very
deep, psychological meaning, which
has never been studreu. The supposed
exaggerations and Incorporate terms
are reflections Of impressions made on
the brain, the accuracy of which cannot
be disputed. The student who has
followed the movements of the psyche
logical laws and forces which move with
unerring certainty becomes emphatic
and dogmatic TO others without this
knowledge. In both of these classes
there is a message. the truthfulness of
which is prophetic. and can only be
stated in the strongest possible terms.
The old-time criticisms of the early
abolitionists sound childish at this
time, and yet they were expressions Of
Intuition and coming events unrealized.
1t is unwise TO sheer and condemn the
language Of the reformers and pioneers
whose means of knowledge exceed our
own, and the personal condemnation of
statements of experience and study is
but cheap riticism.-Journal of Inc
briefly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Living in Gnd,s Time

A number of years ago Frances e.
Willard made temperance address in
Boston. Daring her stay in the city
young man happened to call upon
Wendell Phillips. who entertained him
until late in the night telling of the
old abolitionist days. and showing him.
relics of their struggle. AS the young
man rose to depart he said to Mr..
Phillips:
'Mr. Phillips. / think if had lived
in your time would have been heroic
too"
Mr.. Phillips. who had gone to the door
with his caller. pointed to the salo- ms
down the street and his voice was keen
with indignation.
young man" he said, you are liv.
ing in my time, and Gods time. DID
you hear Frances Willard last night!
Be assured that no man could have been
heroic then who is not heroic now
Good night
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
A Crime Prndncer

In Massachusetts in 1886 Com
missioner Wadlin conducted a careful
investigation under direction of the
legislature TO answer the question:
What is the relation of the LIQUOR
traffic to crime pauperism and insani-
ty?" His report made to- the legisla-
ture in Janury, 1896, showed: OF
adult criminals. SO per cent. were SO
because OF the liquor traffic. OF adult
paupers, 10 per cent were so because
OF the liquor traffic. OF adult insane,
81 per cent. were so because of the
liquor traffic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 2213.
Might Have rssn Worse.

Mrs. Gabbsby-My! | was at the dem
lists this afternoon and he made me
keep my mouth open whole houp II
nearly killed me.
Mrs. Stillwater-Yes. bat il might
have been worse. If he had made you
keep your mouth shut fer half that long
it would have killed you for sure.-Chi-
cago Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Facilis Decensus-

Self-Made Father-Now, my boy, it's
time you began to do something, and
I'm going to make you commence at the
bottom of the ladder, same as did
Tailor-Made Son-1I think that's mis-
take, dad. I'd ever so much rather com
mence at the top of the ladder; you see
It's a lot easier to fall down to ones
proper place than it is to climb up to Il.
Ally Slnne-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Wisdom of a Woman

Mrs. Hix-What makes you look SO
happy, my dear?
Mrs. Dix-Oh my husband and have
just had an awful quarrel.
Mrs. Hix-I fail 10 see the connection.
Mrs. Dix-Why, there's a new seal
skin sack in it when he asks me to for
give him!-Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
After Service

The Rector's Daushter--I don't sup
pose you noticed it, father, but Mrs.
De Alterale had another new bonnet
on this morning.
The Rector dare say, daughter.
The milliners, | sometimes fear. are
more responsible for church attendance
than the preachers.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Behind the Scenes

The audience is pretty cold"
Yes, but guess the snowstorm in the
third act will warm them up."-The
Scene Shifter
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Kisses

When I my dear one kiss. tits all
Most hitting. sweet and natural,
AS blossoms ope. or rose leaves fall
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11

But when she kisses me, vow.
l always knit a puzzled brow,
And wonder-what she's up TO now.
The Myth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11

opes, Note and Letter Paper,
Blll-heads, Monthly State.
ments, Business Cards, Fl
nancial and Order Books.
Circulars, Check-books, Pam
phlets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11

Paterfamilias (who has just run up
the call-office, and has his intention di-
verified by his little daughter)-Hullo,
dear, coming to kiss me goodnight?
Voice of Female Telephone Clerk (se-
vereiy)-I beg your pardon?-St. Louis
Republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11
Uncerta intY.
Republic.

Twas just the other day
You made that New Year vow.
Perchance twill last for aye
Perchance It's broken now.
Washington S.ar.
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OUR AIM

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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
More Peace Talk.

Washington, Feb. 17.-"Peace
talk Is like Washington weather.
variable" said japanese Minister
Takahira yesterday. as he was leav-
ing the state department after. a long
talk with Secretary Hay. The Visit
OF the Russian ambassador, Cassini,
half an hour later brought reassur-
ances that the war was to "go on to
the end" Although diplomats here
representing neutral powers do not
even speculate as yet about the be-
ginning of the end of the war, In the
Far East the Associated Press finds
well-deined belief prevalent that
Washington stands a good chance of
being the capital at which Russia and
Japan will adjust their differences.
II Is believed that Russia would
welcome the selection of Washing
ton because of the presence here Of
Count Cassinni who knowsthe eastern
question thoroughly and who, be-
cause of his long acquaintance with
Secretary Hay and the fact that he is
dean of the diplomatic corps. enjoys
prestige not shared by every Rus
sian ambassador. II is thought also
that Japan would not look askance at
the suggestion of Washington as the
scene OF peace negotiations, Her
minister here Is popular and for some
time has enjoyed intimate friendship
with Secretary Hay.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
GRAND DUKE SERIOUS
KILLED BY A BOMB
Most Hated Man in All Russia Assassi.
mated at Moscow.

Moscow Feb i7-Grand Duke head
The duke the historical
kcmn palace, close College
exploded.
sergius had the felt hatred hated
u
He cruel during his the
Of
Ks out them
lie finally forced his position.
students
left a making
passed a
When the Nicholas Of kcmin. a
n and Of
a
Then Of the the cab back
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such close his
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know
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Killed While Playing Cards.

Russian Headquarters. Huan Noun
tain. Manchurla. Feb. l7.-During
the japanese bombardment OF Putt
Ion Hin a projeotile from a siege
gun entered an underground hut,
burst inside and tore on the head OF
lieutenant and wounded a colonel
and two stan captains who were play
ing cards. In front of Koudezi on
the right flank the RUSSIANS are try
ing the effect of concentrated siege
and mortar batteries with good re-
suits, nring as many as twenty NOR
tars simultaneously
The japanese are reported to have
suffered more from the cold than the
Russians during the fighting west
ward The hospitals at Lilac Yang
are reported to be crowded with
frostbtten men.
According TO the Chinese, the Jap
anese reserve brigade are being
moved eastward, indicating the di-
rection OF the Japanese movement
wnen il begins, Reports from the
same source say that Gen Nogi will
command the extreme right,
Mukden and It's neighborhood are
fun of Chinese spies in the pay of
the japanese,
While the nights are still cold the
days are warmer and the time Is APP
preaching for ideal campaigning,
The great battle which all are ex-
pecting and which may spell ruin TO
either army should occur within a
month.
Whatever grounds may exist for
the charges that the Russians are
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC
Clearly Outlines Governments Policy
Towards San Domingo Republic.

nized The president discusses at
length the negotiation for the collec-
ton of these debts. and says that as
foreign governments were put og
from time to time they became inn
Fortunate in pressing their uusatis-
fed demands.
Relative to Csba, the president
says:
eve can point with just pride to
what we have done in Cuba as % guar
anty of our good faith. We suyed
in Cuba only as long as was n3ce3-
sary to start her Alright on .he read
to self-government, which she hes
since trod with such marked aud dis
tinguished success. And npor icav-
ing the island we exacted 70 r0ndi-
tions save such as would prevent her
from ever becoming the )rey If the
stranger. Our purpose in san Do
mingo is as benehcient. The chief
material advantage that will r.ma
from the action proposed to be taken
will be to San Domingo itself and 20
San Domingo's creditors The 'ad-
vantages that will come to us will be
indirect. but nevertheless great. for
It is supremacy to our interest that
the communities south of us should
be or become prosperous and stable
and therefore not merely in name,
but in act, Independent and solf-gov-
erning.
81 shall call attention to the urg-
ent need of prompt action on th.g
matter. We now have a great OPP
portunity to secure peace and stabd-
ity in the island, without friction or
bloodshed, by acting in accordance
with the cordial invitation of the
government authorities themselves.
1t will be unfortunate from every
standpoint if we fail to grasp this
opportunity, for such failure will
probably mean increasing revolution
airy violence in San Domingo, AMI
very possibly foreign complications
in addition. This protocol affords a
practical test of the efficiency of the
United States in maintaining tho
Monroe doctrine.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
POOR GREASER.
Last Seen of Him He Was Taken
Into the Woods.

Houston. Tex, Feb. IA mob
near Dale, Caldwell county. took a
one-eyed Mexican from the constable
and proceeded into the wods with
him. IL is presumed that the Mexi-
can has been hanged, though this
cannot be positively stated, as no
member of the mob can be gotten
hold of. The officers made a resist
ance and emptied their pistols. They
state that they do not know whether
they hit any one or not.
The Mexican, whose name is not
known, criminally assaulted Mrs.
Miers. wife of farmer living be-
tween Dale and Lockhart, this after
noon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Il. H. Cosby Fires at Bynum
Green Near Mayfield.
Then Shot Himself Behind the Ear
and Died An Hour
Later.
GREEN WILL LIKELY RECOVER

Mayheld, KY, Feb. 1T. II.
Cosby, one of the most prominent
citizens and farmers of this county,
living four miles north of here, shot
Bynum Green last night about
o'clock after which he shot himself
and died almost instantly.
II seems that Green, WI is a wild
over, as years old, was in love with a
daughter Of Mr.. Cosby. who is about
23 years old.
Mr.. Cosby objected to his atten-
tons, and told the daughter he must
not come to see her.
He had an engagement to call yes
terday evening at o'clock to hear
her response to request to marry
HIN. She had told her father that he
would be there for that purpose, and
Il bore on his mind so that he came
to Mayfield a few days ago and Dor
rowed a pistol, but let none of his
family know it.
Green arrived at the Cosby home
about O'Clock, which so enraged
MIR. Cosby that he went to the door
where Green and his daughter were
sitting, and said, You have ruined
the happiness of my home" at the
same time drawing his pistol and
shooting Green in the face, after
which in a scufiie with his family,
who tried to take the pistol away
from him, he shot himself behind the
right ear and died in less than an
hour. Mr.. Cosby was a Mason and
member of the Christian church.
The young lady had already told
her father that she would refuse to
marry Green on account of parental
objection, and her answer to him
was to be mo" The fathers mind.
however. seemed to be deranged, and
he would listen to nothing.
lie fired three shots at Green, who
is seriously injured, but it is believ-
cd will recover.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17

Trenton. n, j., Feb. 1.-THE
American Butter Refining company
with an authorized capital of sl7'-
100000 was Incorporated here to-
day, to produce and deal in milk, but
ter and food products and to acquire
the business and plants of the other
corporations, firms or individuals
The capital stock is divided into s2,-
10000 preferred, with 9 per cent.
non-cumulative dividend, and SIS,
100000 common stock. The incor-
porators are Walter Il, Hope, Beyer-
ly II. Robertson, Il. Theo and l.,
Thygeson, all of Jersey City.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
PRUSSIAN DIET.
PASSES a Bill To Purchase Coal
Mine.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE upper house
of the Prussan diet has adopted a
bill for the state to purchase the Hi
hernia coal mines. The minister of
announced that he and H.
nance minister were opposed to a
general naturalization of the coal
mines, but that the nationaliza-
ton of the Hibernian mines
was necessary in order to
give the government power over the
coal syndicate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
CONGRESS- ACCEPTS
statue of Miss Frances 4. VIII
lard.

Washington, Feb. 17,-Congress
this afternoon accepted from the
state of Illinois the statue of Miss
Frances L. willard, first national
president of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union. Eulogies were
pronounced in both branches of con
gress, in the senate at 3 o'clock and
the house an hour later, The prin-
cipal speakers in the senate were
Senators Cullom and Beyeridge.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
One Killed, Two Hurt.

Rison, Ark, Feb. l7,-one of the
boilers at the plant of the Hampton
staye company, at this place, explod-
ed. seriously. II not fatally wounding
Marian Walker, and Henry Brown,
white. and killing John Rutherford,
colored All employees of the Hamp-
ton Stave company,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Scores of Lives Saved.

Cleveland, o., Feb. IA score
of lives were saved by the prompt ae-
ton of the firemen early this morn
ing in the Reginald Apartment house,
The three-story brick building was
Quilted, and thirteen families living
in the building were cut of from the
stairways before they We're aware OF
the danger.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Eli Bugg Paid the Extreme Pen
atty at 1910 a. m.
His Neck Was Broken and He Was
Pronounced Dead at Twenty
Five Minutes After Ten.
CLAIMED HE WAS INNOCENT

Eli Bugg, colored, was hanged
this morning at 1910 in the jailyard
at Mound City, Pulaski county, ILL.,,
in the presence of about 200 people.
He was hanged for the murder of
Chris Mathis although Will Cross
fred the shot. Cross claimed Bugg
commanded him to commit the crime.
Bugg's conviction was speedy, and
he was first granted reprieve by
former Governor Yates and after
wards another by Gov. Deneen. The
board of pardons considered his case
Wednesday and telegraphed the sher-
III that nothing would be done, and
the execution was then proceeded
with.
Bugg was game. He ate heartily af-
ter sleeping well all night, and on
the scaffold made a brief talk, saying
that he was being hanged for a crime
he did not commit, or have commit
ted. He babe all his friends goodbye,
and the trap was sprung.
Bugg's neck was broken, and he
was pronounced dead in fifteen min
utes. About two hundred people wit
messed the execution from the inclo-
sure, while hundreds surrounded the
Jail.
Bugg was a large negro. measur-
ing over six feet and before his inn
prisonment was a perfect specimen
of manhood, so far as build is con-
cerned.
Bugg is one OF the few instances
in Illinois, where the death sentence
was imposed upon a man, convicted
of being an accessory before the fact
The real murderer has not yet been
captured, but he has been indicted
by the Pulaski county grand jury
for murder.
Today's execution was the first in
many years in Mound City.
The public generally did not think
that Bugg would ever be executed,
and the town was greatly surprised
when it learned that the board of
pardons had recommended to Cover
nor Deneen not to interfere.
Bugg himself had expected all
along that he would be granted an
other trial and when Sheriff Weav-
er told him that the execution must
be carried out, a great change came
over him.
Bugg was convicted in Pulaski
county at the September term of the
circuit court for killing Chris Mathis.
and was sentenced to be hanged De-
cember 10th. Gov. Yates granted a
reprieve until January 13, owing to
the illness of the daughter of Gov.
Deneen. a further reprieve was grant
ed until January 81. The pardon
board in the meantime recommended
another reprieve until February II,
Bugg was convicted as an accesso-
ny before the fact. The shooting
took place at a picnic at Wetang.
viii Cross had trouble with Mathis.
Bugg was appealed TO and advised
Cross to beat Mathis head OFF with
club, Later he assisted Cross in Sc
curing revolver and instructed him
to do the shooting, which resulted in
Mathis death, Bugg had previously
served fourteen years in prison for
murder and he is alleged to have
killed a fellow prisoner while in the
penitentiary.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17

Birmingham. Ala, Feb. list
Marks Colored Episcopal school, a
three-story building ON Avenue ID and
Eighteenth street. was burned, caus-
ing a loss OF $4,000, with about
$4,000 insurance Twenty pupils
mostly girls, We're sleeping IN the
building and narrowly escaped with
their lives. The Rev @. W. Brooks,
oolored, principal of the school, dis
played great heroism I'm arousing
the sleeping pupils and getting them
out.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17

violating Chinese neutrality, II Is GER
tain that bodies of japanese troops
and Chinese bandits. acting under
Field Marshal Oyama's orders, are
operating in Mongolia. usually cav
airy detachments of several hundred
II was one of such bodies which re-
Gently destroyed a railroad bridge
between Mukden and Hardin.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
General Lew Wallace.

Charlottesville, Ind, Feb, AR
rangements are completed Tor the
funeral OF Gen. Lew Wallace. Tbs
body will lie in the library at his resi-
dence today and will be viewed from
2 TO 5 p, m. The funeral will be held
Saturday and will be private.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Hotel WintOn, in New York,
Visited by a Fire.
Mrs. Theniel, of Philadelphia, Was
Lost and Burned to Death in
the Building.
MANY SAVED IN CLEVELAND, o.

New York, Feb. 17.-Abandoned
to her fate in a panic when fire and
smoke swept through Hotel Winton
early this morning, woman suppos-
ed to be Mrs. Lydia Theniel, of Phil
adelphia, burned to death, A NUM-
her of thrilling rescues marked the
fire.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 1.-THE
state tax commission today completed
It's review of the assessments OF Mich
igan railroads. Final total, sls7,7s5,-
600. Railroad taxes are si25,ooo less
than last year.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Rob HOT.
Says He VIII Not Appear in vaude-
vile.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 17-Former
Gov. Bob Taylor is hot in the collar
over the sensational story sent out
from New York. and published in the
Commercial Appeal. concerning his
prospective appearance at the New
Colonial Hall in that city.
Gov. Taylor was offered $1,000
and expenses for a week at the hall,
but when he found he was expected
to do a monologue stunt for thirty
minutes as a part of the vaudeville
program, he declined the offer
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Stakclburg Wounded.

London. Feb. 1.-THE Telegraph's
Shanghai correspondent reports that
General Stakelberg and three Rus
sian infantry colonies were wounded
in the lighting on the Cashun river.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Wheat Took a Tumble.

Chicago, Feb, l7,-With turbu-
lent scenes, May wheat this morning
went tumbling down. The bulls fran
tically attempted to stem the slump
aud finally succeeded.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Grippcnburg Returns.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 17.-General
Grippenberg. recently commander of
the second army in Manchuria, arriv-
ed here at midnight
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17

Walk Across Ohio River ON Ice,
Golconda. H., Feb. Flor the
first time since 1871 the Ohio river
at this point has been solidly frozen
over A number of people walked
across the river on the ice,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-17
Signed the bill.

Topeka, Feb. 17,-Gov, Hoeh to-
day signed the bill for the establish
ment of a state oil refinery.