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The Washington times., 1905-04-16
The Letters in the Case.

The while Rand heaped this bitter con-
tumely upon him, Smith hid. During
the days when the defense was present.
ing its case rumors of his presence in
the city and Of his intention to appear
in the court room to refute the scornfui
allegations of the prosecutor were many,
but he never appeared
What results may be obtained by Rand
with Smith on the rack are only TO be
coniectured, but that the prosecution
viii succeed in having Smith positively
identified as the man who bought the
revolver with which Caesar Young was
killed is extremely doubtful.
Four of the letters taken from the
Smiths by Aiken are said to be extreme
ly important Only one OF these has
been made public. 1t is signed III. LA,''
who telegraphed TO J. Morgan Smith
the day Of Smiths arrest: Keep your
mouth shut. New York will attend to
your case The H. L." letter is ad-
dressed to '1Iessis.'' which Aiken says
is one of the names assumed by Mrs.
Smith IN her ganderings. while the
ALEX" mentioned is her husband. The
letter is written upon elaborately en-
bossed paper, tinted and Of finest quail
ity. The text is as follows:
Dear Tessie: We are sending you to-
day sona more money. This is the last
we have and God knows where any more
is coming from Hereafter Alex and you
must do the best you can without our
help. but whatever you do keep him
away from new York. We are all
driven TO desperation, and the suspense
is awful. God knows what will happen.
Do not let him come back to New York.
.sH. L.
H l. is Mrs. Harriet Lowell, of Wash
ingtoE. an aunt of the Nan Patterson
and Mrs. Smith.
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
JNor7anA5mzth.
Leaving New York Last August, They Have
Travelled Over Half a Continent,
Battling Detectives and
Eluding Pursuit.

tered his pawnshop on the evening be-
fore the day of -he murder of Caesar
Young and purchased from him a revoI-
ver. Rand will have e revolver in his
hand. 1t will be the weapon with which
the bookmaker was slain. 1t will have
been identified by Stern as the revolver
purchased Of him the night before the
morning waen Caesar Young met his
death while With Nan Patterson in
the hanson Gao. Therefore, IL Stern de-
clares that Smith bought the pistol the
deadly thing Will have almost been di-
reetIy placed into the hands Of the ac-
cUsed girl on the morning that she set
out to see Caesar Young before his IN
tended departure with his wife FOR Eu-
rOYP.
The Washington times., 1905-04-16

Il spoke 70 him then and told him We
knew who he was and what he wanted,
but that we were disposed TO be friendly
with him ard that he need not put him
self 10 the inconvenience Of sitting up
ali night to watch Us, for we were pee
fectly willing to inform him IN advance
OF all our movements.
He began HIS talk then about being
friendly to US and jeopardizipg his ps ST.
ton by risking being seen talking to us.
but l told him we would protect him in
every way and the result was that we
had dinner together and became very
friendly. l even went with him to tele-
phone his chief in Toronto and stood
beside the box while he talked over the
wire and heard every word he said
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
NOT THAT.

The young millionaire tried TO slip the
ring on her finger but she hesitated.
You are wondering" he said with
some bitterness, whether I made the
money that paid for this ring by meth
eds of which you can conseientiously
approve
Not at ALL she responded. L know
ed II from your father. l am trying to
remember what girl 1t was who told me
the other day she had sent it back to
YOU. u.'-Chicage Tribune.
The Washington times., 1905-04-16

YE is in trouble because of his ab-
IL sentmindedness He is young
and there are two girls of whom
he is very fond. One answers to
the name of Grace and the other 10 the
name of Harriet. A man gave him two
theater tickets the other day anG the
young man immedia tely fell TO wonder
ing which of the girls should have the
pleasure of accom- oanying him. He
finally decided ne would ask Grace. He
stepped 10 a telephone and asked for a
number.
Hello. he said.
Hello" came the voice at the other
end of the wire
This is Frank" he continued. Il
have two tickets for the theater tonight
Anything on?
Not II thing"
Well III be out at s"
"All rj,sAt.
At o clock that evening he stood at
Grace's door. She answered the sum
mons and he noticed she looked a bit
queer as he stepped in. \She ushered
him to the parlor and there sat another
man 1t was evident the other man
thought him an intruder and resented
the visit. They talked about things in
general for five minutes.
Well. l guess We'll have to be going.
finally said the young man
But the girl sat in silence. The young
man was unable 10 explain her behavior.
You know, the curtain goes up at
SIS and it will take US ten minutes to
get there
1t was evident the girl didn't under
stand. why" and she faltered.
you're going to the theater with me,
aren't you?" he Queried-
Not that l know off, answered the
girl Her manner told she was puzzled.
II was evident she didn't understand.
why l talked to you over the tele-
would co."
The Washington times., 1905-04-16

Young He did not picture Smith as
Eeing wrathful at Young because he
was deserting a -9ung girl whom he
had Iured to evil ways. but wrathfuI be-
cause Youngs departure for Europe
threatened to cut off the generous
money supply that had come to Nan
through her lawless association, and
conspiring with the girl in a scheme TO
frighten the bookmaker into some sort
o. a financial settlement at the point Of
q revolver.
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
Gives Detectives the Slip.

Well the clerk replied, there are
two men down in the baggage room
looking over your trunks and asking
questions about tbeir destination
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
Changed Name frequently.

1t was easier for Smith. notwith-
standing the fact that he is--so he says
the second cousin Of J. Pierpont Nor
The Washington times., 1905-04-16

T r z is in trouble because of his ab-
~ sentmindedness. He IS young
/ and there are two girls of whom
= z. 4 70
The Washington times., 1905-04-16

Xxx HEN J. Morgan Smith and
NNf wife are called to the witness
VI " stand tomorrow in the trial
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
KENTUCKY NEWSLETS
Engagement Announced.

greensboro. Ky. Nov. l6--Mr. and
Mrs. John Weir have announced the
engagement of their daughter Mary
Frances, to Lieut.. Levy NJ. Hathaway.
u. S. A. The marriage will take
pace on the afternoon of November
81, at the home OF tho brides parents
Miss Weir Is brilliant and attract
I've ycang wcman al belongs to one
of the Oldest families In Greensboro
Lieut. Hathaway Is son Of Mrs
Roy Hathaway He has recently re-
turned from Alaska. He Is now as
sistant surgeon at Fort Thomas,
whece he and his bride will make
their home.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
A Contract Made With the Cum
berland Company.
Lines to he Built From Louisville to
New Orleans, Through Padu-
cab and Fulton.
THE DEAL ON FOR SOMETIME

Manager A. l.. Joynes, of the East
Tennessee Telephone company, has
received information that the ILL.,
nois Central has made a contract
with the Cumberland Telephone Co.,
which operates the East Tennessee
under lease, for the Cumberland to
equip telephone lines for the compa-
ny from Louisville to New Orleans.
Yesterdays Nashville Banner says:
A contract of very important and
far-reaching nature has just been
signed between the Illinois Central
railroad and the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co., by which
the telephone company is to equip
the railroad with telephone wires
from Louisville to New Orleans. They
are to be of the largest type used in
telephone construction, requiring
nearly 1000 pounds of copper to the
mile.
This is the most important and
extensive use which any railroad has
made of the telephone, and indf-
Gates the progressiveness of the Hi
nois Central railroad. It's signal sys-
tenn is a commercial ingenuity, and
together with its magnificent road
and apparatus accounts for the few
accidents which the road has and the
rapidity with which it handles
freight.
The telephone company is to ham
die these wires. through its various
exchanges at Louisville, Paducah,
Memphis and New Orleans, and they
are to be equipped with the unique
composite apparatus. rendering them
equally serviceable for both tele-
phone and telegraph services stimuli
taneously, an arrangement which the
Cumberland Telephone company is
using quite extensively on its leased
wires, of which it has great numbers,
used by the brokers and cotton hous-
eS in New orleans.
These lines being installed by the
Illinois Central railroad are in order
to facilitate and increase the capacity
OF the road for tue handling vi the
immense fruit business out of New
Orleans, which business is growing
very rapidly, and, as a consequence,
requires the best of facilities for it's
handling.
The Illinois Central is always on
the lookout for any and everything
calculated to promote and increase
its facilities for the handling of ev-
for its great popularity with shippers.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
The Lease Closed.

The Paducah Aerie of Eagles has
leased the Y. NJ. C. A. building at
Sixth and Broadway from Mr.. w. II.
Rieke for SIS a month, and take
charge at once. Necessary improve
ments will be made, and II is ordered
that the Y. M. c. A. furnishings and
equipment and the gymnasium build
ing be purchased from the assignee,
II satisfactory arrangements and pri-
ces can be secured. At the meeting OF
the Eagles last night it was also or
dered that a committee arrange for
the minstrel to be given shortly for
the benefit of the order.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
FERRY FRANCHISE
VIII BE Sold Tomorrow After Many
Delays.

The ferry franchise will be put up
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow moaning at
the city hall and sold by Mayor ID. A.
Ye'ser. The franchise is for the fer
~ now run between Brookport and
Paducah and Paducah and the I'LL
.nois shore. and the old franchise of
the Messrs.. Owen, secured twenty
years ago, expired some time in
September. Another was requested
sold long before that time but the
general council was slow to ge.
Things in shape, and the ferry has
had to operate for sometime without
franchise The new franchise gives
the city the right at any future time
to amend the franchise by requiring
boats operated on Sunday, this be-
ing inserted on account of the posi-
bflity that at some future time
town might be established across the
river, and II might become necessary
to operate a ferry on Sunday. 1t Is
rot believed that there will be any
bidders except the present owners of
this ferry boat.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Acted in SeIf-Defcnse.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 16.--The cor
oner's jury which Investigated the
death of William II. Pedigo. the for
mer Glasgow resident. who died from
injuries received in being thrown
from car, returned a verdict that
Pedigo met his death as stated. and
that the conductor, Joseph II. Won
Boken. who showed him, acted in
self-defense. as Pedigo was threaten
ing him with revolver. Pedigo. who
had ridden to the end of the line. re-
fused to pay his fare on the return
trip, and drew revolver when the
conductor sought to collect It.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Monday is the Date Set for
Blowing Them In.
IL VIII Mark the First Activity In the
Iron Business In Over a Score
Of Years.
FINE GRADE OF IRON is MADE

The Center furnaces in Lyon coun-
ty, will be blown in Monday, and for
the first time in nearly a score of
years activity in the iron business in
that section of Lyon county will be
revived.
The Center furnaces were built by
the Hlllmans who owned nearly all
that section of the county. There was
at one time a total of $4,000 acres
of land in the Hillman estate but the
furnaces were shut down and allow
ed to go to waste nearly 20 years
ago.
New capital was recently organic
ed and the furnaces repaired. This
work has been under the supervision
of Mr.. Mike Knowles, of the Shelton
Foundry Co., Paducah, and this
morning he went to Grand Rivers
and from there drove overland with
the last piece of machinery neces-
sary to put in before the furnaces
can be started UP.
A better grade of iron can be made
at these furnaces than in the Grand
Rivers or Paducah furnaces, il is
claimed. and 1t is the kind adapted
for rolling mills. The starting up of
the plant means the employment of
about 200 men and the expenditure
of great deal of money monthly.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
BECOMES MANAGER.
Webster Parry, of Richmond, Ind.
Goes With the Home Company.

Mr.. Webster Parry, of Richmond
Ind, has taken position with the
Paducah Home Telephone company
as manager of the soliciting depart
ment.
He stated today that he would at
once put on solicitors and that IL
was his intention to double the num-
Der of subscribers in six months. He
has been with an independent com
pany in Richmond.
President ]. f. Bergln, of the Pa
ducah Home company, is expected
back from Nantlcoke, Penn, III a few
days. He was here not long ago but
was called to his home on business.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
KANGAROO COURT
Held For Benefit of Russian Peddler
He Gets 5000 Damages.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 16.-The
suit of Victor Mendelson, citizen of
Russia. against Sheriff Kavanaugh
and his bondsmen, was compromised
after a number of witnesses had been
examined. Plaintiff was arrested on
charge of peddling without a IL
cense and committed to Jail. He al
leges that he was made the victim of
a kangaroo court by fellow-prisoners,
who demanded 81 of him, and that
he was kept in bed ten days by rea-
son of injuries received. Mendelson
received 5000 by the compromise.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

After an absence Of over a year the
Van Dyke & Eaton company will re-
turn to Paducah fora weeks engage
ment at the Kentucky. Many of our
theatre-goers win remember this ex-
celIent company's splendid perform
ances OF good, clean plays of the high
est class and specialties of much
merit. The company in the main is
the same that gave great satisfaction
here before, and the chances are for
the better. Herbert 0'Connor, John
e. Dvorak and Willard Foster in
the principal male role and Miss Oh
lie Eaton as leading woman. Maiy
of our people will remember her es-
pecially in Carmen. and Under Seal
ed Orders, when she had the most
difficult parts and performed them
with ease, grace and success fairly
astonishing. Special vaudeville
features include Mccoy and Jackson.
high-class musical artists; Roulette
expert hoop-rolling; Bessie Jackson
in coon songs: Willard Foster In ~
Illustrated songs, and others. Some of
the playsfto be presented will be
THE Great Diamond Mystery" 'In
the Hands of the Car" Carmen"
1.-The Divorce Question:" Dora
nhorne," ''The Great Poison Myst-
cry" East Lynne" "Dr. Jeckyl and
Mr.. Hyde" "The Embezzler," "An
Eye For An Eye" Across the Des.
ert," Camille" "Deadwood Dick"
Way Out West" Beware Of Men,"
Struggles For Gold" and Told in
the Hills"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

The Shubert Theatrical company.
of New York, has leased for a term
of ten years the new opera house be-
ing erected in Chattanooga, Ten
nessee, in Eleventh street. The
Shuberts recently organized with
paid in capital of $1,400,O00 for
the purpose of competing with Klaw
& Erlanger, commonly known as the
Theatrical trust" They have the
alter at Frankfort, Ky.
This is their first house in the
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Murray & Mack-the same old
Murray and Mack, were enjoyed by a
fairly large audience at the Kentucky
last night. Their vehicle this year Is
around the Town." some of which
is similar to THE Irish Pawnbroker,"
played last year by Mack's sister,
Maze Trumbulll The third act is
the best of the three. but all three
are good, and afford anyone plenty
of entertainment and a great varie-
ty of 1t. OF course everything re-
wolves about Murray and Mack, but
they always surround themselves
with talent. and this season have a
good company, and many novelties.
These comedians are a whole, show
in themselves, and as they are sell
dom off the stage. the audience is
kept pretty much in an uproar. The
quartette is one of the feat
ures this season. and has to respond
to numerous-too numerous to keep
track of-encores.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Wedding at Folsomdale.

Mayfield, KY, Nov. 16.-Mr. C.
Lester PARROT and Miss Zella Carney
were married at high noon Wednes-
day at the residence of Mr.. John w
Carney, near Folsomdale. The cere-
mony was performed by Elder Rog-
er l.. Clark, of this city. The attend
ants were Mr.. Flavius Martin, Wal
ter Albritton and Misses Bessie Key
and Roxie Slaughter.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Death nj Fulton.

Fulton. Ky, Nov. 16.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Childers. one of Fulton's most
highly respected old ladies, died at
her home in West Fulton of general
debility.
The deceased was Miss Bette Lin
der before her marriage in the early
fifties, and had been living in Fulton
for nearly half generation. having
conducted one of the first hotels in
this city. the Childers house. erected
in 1873 She is survived by two sons.
Will and Andrew Childers. both of
this city and Mrs John A. Scott, of
Atlanta, Ga.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Declines to Talk.

Z Louisville, KY, Nov. 1G.--Senator
j. c. s. Blackburn held a conference
here with his leading supporters. He
declined to make any statement as to
what he thinks of his chances in
contest for the senatorship. While
he has not given up, II is not believ-
ed that he has any chance whatever
against Paynter, the administration
candidate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Jackson, KY, Nov. 1G..Judge
James Hargis has decided to instl-
tute proceedings contesting the cleo
ton of his opponent on the ground
of fraud, alleging that Mr.. Taulbee.
present county clerk, failed to COM
ply with the law in not delivering
the ballots to the regularly appointed
clerks of the election, and because
the elections in a number of the
Democratic precincts were not held
at the regular voting places. Judge
Hargis has been very Ill with pneu-
monla but is reported to be some
better.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Central South. they having houses in
Cincinnati and New Orleans. They
are also arranging to build at Louis
Vile. The Shuberts have contract
for the American tour of Sarah Bern
hardt for next season. They will also
present De Wolf Hopper, Bertha Ka-
lisch, Blanche Bates. David War
field, Henry Miller, Mrs. Leslie Car
ter, George Seabroke. Lew Fields
Mrs. Fisk, Eddie Foy. Alice Nelson
Ada Rehan. Grace Won Studdiford
and large number of other well
known stars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Louisville. KY. Nov. iG.--The
state board of election commission
ers will meet Nov. 20 at Frankfort TO
canvass the returns of the vote for
district candidates at the election and
the vote on the constitutional amend
men, which provided for rejection of
the secret ballot and return to the
viva yoce system. The amendment
was knocked out.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Married at IiopkInsyillc.

Hopkinsville. . KY. Nov 1G.--J.
Norvell SHREDDER. of Los Angeles. Cal.
and Miss Martha Duke. youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mira. c. G. Duke,
were last night married by the Rev.
r. +. Tallaferro. of Frankfort.
Mr. SHREDDER Is a young Kentuck-
ian formerly Of Falmouth. His bride
is one OF Hopkinsvllle's prettiest
girls.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

10 get of the mule. had one of his
feet hung In the stirrup. He was
dragged down the hill and finally
thrown under the wagon which pass
ed over his body. intlictIng injuries
which caused his death IN few min
utec.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Killed By a Wagon.

Clarksyllle. Tenn, Nov 16.--Jesse
Stagner. of near Lafayette. Ky. met
death In horrible manner He was
en- route to Bumpus Mills with log
wagon and was riding one of the
mules hitched to the team. In going
down steep incline the wagon ran
upon the team and stagner In trying
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Big Tobacco Barn Burns.

jacksonville, KY, Nov. ia
large tobacco barn on the farm of Pc
ter Laffoon, seven miles east of this
city, burned. Mr.. Laffoon was engag-
ed in firing his crop when 1t caught
fire and consumed in short time. He
carried no insurance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

lege, Kentucky. lie located In Louis
lana and was connected with the
Charity hospital at New orleanswhon
the war broke out. lie. entered the
Confederate service as a private, but
was made a surgeon with the rank OF
major. At the close OF the war. when
he located in Louisville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Louisville, KY. Nov. 16.-Dr. Jas
NJ. Holloway, who was buried here,
was one of the most distinguished
physicians of the south. Born in Lex
ington ~ years ago. he went to live
at Grand Gulf, Miss, when child,
and was educated at Oakland Col
lege. Mississippi, and at Centre Col
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
Coal Men Organize.

An organization OF local retail coal
dealers has been formed for mutual
protection. It Is understood. and a
forfeit posted. People who are bad
pay" will be listed and no one can
buy from members of the association
until his Indebtedness is settled.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

The Mary Anderson home for wo-
men of the stage will be located at
Stamford, Conn. The money is be-
ing raised by Miss Marie Cahill. and
ali but $4,000 has already been Sc
cured. There is house on the place
which is called "Blythewood," and
about three acres OF ground, the sur
roundings being very pleasant.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Thursday Evening-The ID. A. r.
benefit concert for the U. 8. s. Padu-
cab silver service fund, by local tai
ent.
Friday night, Frank Stewart Re-
gan "Carto0nist." Benefit TrimbIc
street NJ. Il. Church.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16

Messrs. Bert Fisher and Walter
Fisher. we'll known local cornet
players, went to Princeton this morn
ing to play with the Princeton band
during the remainder of the week.
There is festival going on in Prince
ton this week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-16
TO CURE a coloiN o NE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Qvinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II II falls to care r..
W. GROVES signature 10 on each box. 7,c
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-19

The queen OF Denmark oiste paid u
visit to tie Danish colony of lce..:.!,
where tic good old bishop cXcrtel him
self 10 the utmost 10 show her every
thing that WAS worth seeing. The
queen paid many compliments to her
host, and having learned that lie was a
family man graciously inquired how
many children he lad. 1t happens that
the Danish word for 'children" is al
most Identical in sound with the Ice
landic word for sheep" so that the
worthy bishop, whose knowledge Of
Danish wls not SO complete as 1t
might have been, understood her maj
esty to ask how many sheep he owned
and promptly answered:
'"Two hundred"
1.-Two hundred children!" cried the
queen, astonuded. How can you pos
sibly maintain such numbcrW
EASILY enough, please your maies-
ty," replied the prelatc, with Il cheer
full smile. in the summer turn them
out upon the, hills u grass. and when
winter comes kill and eat ihem!"