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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
DAMROSCH FOR LEADER
May Fill Chair of Music at University
of California.


BERKLEY, Cal. August I9-Walter
Damrosch. one of the most famous figures
in the musical world. former leader of the
Metropolitan Opera House orchestra of
New York. is to fill the new chair of music
at the University OF California unless an
unexpected obstacle should be interposed to
stop negotiations now in progress between
Mr.. Damrosch and the faculty OF the state
university. The salary is $1,000 yearly.
A matter OF contracts which Mr.. Dam
rosch made with other enterprises is under
stood TO be all that remains to be. settled
before his acceptance of the university offer
Is announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
withdrawn for Irrigation.

The Secretary of the Interior has ordered
the withdrawal from entry of 10000 acres
Of land in the La Grande, Oregon land dis
trict on account of the Umatilla irrigation
pS0tect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
To Station in Georgia.

The military secretary is advised that the
18th Infantry, "a officers and 476 enlisted
men, has left San Francisco. Cal. for Fort
Mcpherson, Ca, for station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Treasurer Branahan in Manila.

The insular bureau Of the War Depart
ment is informed that Mr.. Frank A. Bran
ahan, formerly Of this city, treasurer Of the
Philippine Islands, who spent the summer
In this city on leave Of absence. has ar
rived at Manila and resumed his official
duties.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
HARD FIGHT
Is EXPECTED OVER DEMOCRAT
&c NOMINATIONS IN FULTON
COUNTY.
Mass Meeting Held to Take Action
Following the Committees
Action.

Hickman, KY, Sept. 2S.--Pursu-
ant to a call for meeting of the
citizens in the city hall. mass meet
ing was held. Geo. Carpenter was
chosen chairman and Henry Helm
secretary. Mr.. Carpenter in few
words stated the object of the meet
ing. calling attention to the fact that
"a great big ring exists in Fulton
county and bigger one in the state"
and that il was the duty of citizens
TO organize and overthrow 1t. Luby
Hargrove and Jim Miner had
brought suit against the Fulton
county clerk. Sam ID. Iuten, for a
place in the Democratic column on
the ticket. Men had been nominated
by an irregular primary and 1t was
in defense of MIR. butens position, in
accordance with the will of the citi-
zens of Hickman and Fulton county,
that Messrs. Roper and Naylor be
placed on the ticket as county clerk
and county Judge, selected by pri-
mary held at the instance of the
wish of a majority of the people.
A committee of five was appointed
to serve as legal counsel and advise
as to the best means of carrying out
the object aimed at by the meeting,
consisting of the following named
members: Allison Tyler. George Car
penter, Ben Davis, James Roney and
+. s. Moore. One hundred dollars
was quickly secured by donation
from enthusiastic advocates of the
measure that were present.
A hard fight is expected. This law
suit of Hargrove and Miner against
the county court clerk, Mr.. Luten, is
on trial at Clinton this week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
WHITE CALLED PRESS AGENT.
by His Enemies In Russia Because
He Called on the German EN-
pcror.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 2s--M. Witte
is expected to arrive here today. His
progress through France and Ger
many has been watched from here
with interest, but none the less 1t
has added to jealousy toward him in
certain quarters, which was more or
less freely manifested after his sue
cess at Portsmouth. The fact that he
went to see Emperor William yester-
day enabled his enemies to seize the
opportunity to characterize him as a
self-advertiser.
Emperor Williams gift to Witte
of the Order of Black Eagle has had
gratifying effect here, much more
so than when his majesty conferred
the order on General Stoessel.
Whites visit to the German EN-
peror hag given rise to considerable
political speculation but the Asso-
ciated Press was assured in an ex-
cellent quarter today that no espe-
cial political significance should be
attached to it, that 1t was simply an
evidence of satisfactory relations ex-
listing between the two empires;which
had grown even closer during the
war.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
Follows Socialistic Riots
in the Streets Of Buda Pest, Hungary

lBuda Pest, Hungary, Sept. 2s.-
Between forty and fifty persons were
injured in riots here last evening
when Socialists and adherents OF the
coalition parties, including students,
clashed opposite the Royal Hotel and
for two hours there were scenes oil
tremendous excitement. The Royal
Hotel is the headquarters OF the In
dependenc club, in which is the coun-
ell room of the coalition leaders.
The students and other supporters
of the coalition had arranged for a
gigantic torchkght procession, but
during the day the Socialists issued
lnfiammatory proclamations calling
on Socialists and others opposed TO
the coalition TO gather and fight for
their rights which they said the coal
ition was trying to sidetrack under
cover of an alleged affront by the
King Emperor to the whole nation.
Owing to these proclamations the
coalition leaders decided to postpone
the torchlight procession, seeking
thus to avoid bloodshed.
At s o'clock about 1900 Socialists
gathered outside the Independence
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
STILL UNSOLVED
IS BOSTON MYSTERY
Pawn Broker Sold Receptacle
That Contained Torso.
Description Il Obtained From Him
Of the Man Who Purchased
the Suit Case.
SOME MORE GRUEsoME FINDS

Boston, Sept 2S.--No progress In
the solution of the suit case mystery
seemed evident yesterday though the
police were hopeful of obtaining ear
ly results from their investigation. A
search of Winthrop Cove by divers
for the head and limbs of the vic
tim of the tragedy was resumed and
1t was announced that this would
probably be continued for several
days.
The state police received from the
Harvard Medical school the probable
measurements of the woman's body
in life. They were deduced from the
most careful measurements of the
torso and calculated by rules de-
clared by experts to be infallible.
The report says that the woman
was five feet four inches in height.
not less than IS nor more than 26
years of age. and from 100 to 140
pounds in weight.
The police announce officially the
name of the man who last week sold
the suit. case as Joseph Berkman,
member of South End firm of
pawnbrokers.
In the early part of last week a
man who entered his shop In an
excited condition asked to be shown
suit cases. He wanted two, he said.
and wanted them badly, and one
of them must be strongly construct
ed. He was shown a big secondhand
suit case which Berkman has identi-
fed as the one which contained the
torso of the girl victim.
The description of the man as fur
nished by the pawnbroker indicates
that he Is about five feet nine inches
in height and about 40 years of age.
with his weight 10 pounds. He
was smooth 'shaven and according to
Berkman was we'll dressed -
A mans macintosh was found on
the Winthrop shore yesterday by the
captain of a barge. who picked up
the coat not far from where the
mysterious suit case was found. The
captain reported that he had seen a
large package lying on the bottom of
the harbor near where he found the
macintosh.
On the coat was found a strand of
light-colored hair similar to that
found In the suit case.
A consultation OF all the officials
working on the Winthrop suit case
murder mystery, was held this after
noon and important Developments are
expected.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
SUES THE DEALER
FOR VALUE OF GUN
Because 1t Wouldn't Go Off
When He Wanted to Suicide.
Unique Petition OF Californian
New York's Subway Tavern
Closes.
SOW KILLS A SMALL BOY

San Bernardino, Cal, Sept. 2S.-
Because a revolver which he pur-
chased from dealer in San Bernar-
dino missed fire when he tried to
blow his brains out, Paul Schlardum,
of Cotton, has brought suit against
the man who sold him the weapon
and hoped to recover the purchase
price. ti5 sss9o
Schlardum climbed Smiley
Heights, the most beautiful eminence
in the valley, and twice attempted to
kill himself. When the weapon fail
ed to discharge Schlardum in great
disgust went TO lawyer and filed
suit against the dealer.
Schlardum recently came here
from the east. He is over so years old
and apparently is sane. Schlardum
says he will prosecute the suit to the
limit and will postpone further at
tempts at suicide until the case is
tried.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28

club announced their intention of en-
terlng and tearing down the council
rooms. A large force of police was
present and was assisted by $50
prominent citizens.
The mob made an effort to enter
but was vigorously opposed by the
police. A fight ensued and amid the
widest clamor number of persons
were stabbed; but the Socialists were
finally scattered. Fifteen minutes
later, however, the Socialists again
gathered. By this time, adherents
of the coalition in large numbers APP
,peared upon the scene and their APP
pearance resulted in free fight be-
tween the two factions.
A dense mass of humanity surged
in every direction, shouting and sing
ing the "Marseillaise" and other
songs. Knives, sticks aud stones
were used vigorously.
Meanwhile thunderstorm came
up and vivid Lightning lit up the
square while the thunder added
note of terror. Rain fell In torrents
aud the combatants were finally dis
persed BY the police. n
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
Norwegian Foreign Minister Gives
Outline OF Future Policy OF Country

prince Charles of Denmark would
then be the most available through
language and nationality. Prince
Charles OF Sweden would have re-
ceiv,d an enthusiastic welcome had
he accepted the throne. He would
still be welcome, but the people are
no longer enthusiastic"
Asked what form of government
Norway would adopt II the monarchy
is abandoned. M. Loevlaad, answered:
eve shall have to choose between
three kinds of republics: First, a
monarchial republic, like France
where the president is virtually king.
with fixed term; second, an abso-
lutte republic, IKE that OF the United
States, where the president Is auto
cratic in power; and. third, demo-
cratic republic like Switzerland. This
last SATISFIES us best and we shall un-
doubtedly adopt IT,"
NJ. Loeyland read and approved
the. interview.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
The PACKERS LOSE
In Fl st ROUND
Court at ChicagoD Decides Against
Their Motion.
They Objected To Grand Jury and
Wanted TO Challenge Grand
Jurors.
THE HEARING RESUMED TO-DAY

Chicago. Sept. 2S.-victory was
scored yesterday by United States
District Attorney Morrison In his
struggle TO bring to a. successful fin.
ish the prosecution of the meat pac-
kors.
During the argument against a de-
murrer filed by Attorney Morrison
against plea in the abatement
filed sometime ago by the defending
attorneys. contesting indictment
which charges the packers and their
associates with conspiracy In re-
straining OF trade, the question OF the
right of the packers to appear In
court az the time of impanelling OF
the federal grand jury to challenge
jurors as they were impanelled will
was raised and Judge Humphrey de,
cided in favor OF the government
In passing on this question. which
was one Of the main points in plea in
the abatement filed by the packers
Judge Humphreys said:
81 considered this question fully at
the time the jury was impanelled and
came to the conclusion there was
no duty resting upon the court or any
of its officers to ask proposed defend
ants to come In and save any rights
they may have had. by objecting TO
the array. Of the grand Jurors. We
will not spend any time on this ques-
ton, as II has been settled as far as
this court is concerned"
The objection by the defendants TO
the manner in which the jury was
drawn was theg'taken up and at the
time OF adjournment last night. At
torney Rosenthal was reading au-
thoritles supporting his contention
that the jury was drawn from a part
of the district without the proper or
der OF the court. The Jury was drawn
from the eastern district of the nor.
thern division OF the safe. and IL Is
contended by the defendants that IN,
court ordered the Jury drawn FROM
the body OF the district, meaning
bath the eastern and western divi-
sions.
The hearing was resumed today
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
IN A SYNDICATE
SENATOR DEPEW TO APPEAR
BEFORE COMMITTEE.
The Financial Manager ON the Stand
With Interesting Testimony
Yesterday.

New York, Sept. 2S.-Yesterday s
session of the committee Investigate
ing the insurance methods was given
over to the matter of syndicate tran
sactions of the Equitable Life AS
surance society.
Henry r. Winthrop, assistant Sec
rotary and financial manager of the
society, was on the witness stand, and
many of his statements we're accom-
panied by typewriter documents CIV
ing various transactions in detail. 1t
is brought out that in one of these
syndicates Senator Depew was par
ticipant to the extent of $100, 000and
the senator was requested to appear
before the committee.
Winthrop said that in the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington
and Long Island, four syndicates,
managed by Kuhn, Loeb e. Co., there
were two participations. one of $500,
00e and the other of 100000.
The society derived profits of $2.-
$50 on the 100000, while J. w.
Alexander. ]. II. Hyde, G. II. Squire
and w. H. Mcintyre derived profits
on the 100000.
The Equitable put up $21S,100.
1t has received no interest, neither
has the money been returned, and
when asked If the matter had been
called to the attention of these gen.
tlemen. Winthrop said: at will be-
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28

Paris, Sept. 2S.--M, Loevland,
minister OF foreign affairs OF Nor
way, today gave the Temps Christi
ana correspondent an authorized
statement. lie said Norway would
take steps to secure an early recog-
milton by the powers. This recogn'-
ton would cover Norway's lndepend-
ent sovereignty without reference &c
the question of the government S
status as monarchy or republic,
which would be subsequently, deter
mined
Concerning the Offer OF the throne
TO Prince Charles OF Sweden, NJ.
Losyland said:
1.-THE Storthing's offer still oper-
ates as Il has not becn formally and
oflc ally rejected. But Norway viii
not make second offer nor can we
indefinitely walt for an answer from
King Oscar. II we do not receive
a response p.ry soon we shall con
slider ourselves relieved and turn else
where.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
The Peace of the World Insured
by the New Treaty.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 2S.
Peace in the whole world for
the next ten years is insured by
the Anglo-Japanese treaty made
public this week. This opinion
is of competent observers here
who regard the matter with Sc
robustness.
The new treaty assures to ia
pan full and undisturbed possess
sion of all she won from Russia
in the recent war. 1t assures
to Great Britain tranquility
along her vast Indian boundary,
and h.r scattered Asiatic possess
sions. Threats of Russian invas-
ion of India. through Afghanls-
tan, can now be regarded with
equanimity. the United Japanese
and British armies being suffi-
cient to check such adventures.
1t assures China her independ-
ence and assures the world an
open Door" in China. France,
Germany and other nations have
given assurances which will pre-
vent wars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
OLDEST MAIL CARRIER.
Lives in Kentucky and viii Soon
Quit His job.


Hodgenville, KY, Sept. 29.-Slxty-
nine years as mail carrier is the rec
ord held by Samuel Gibbons of this
place. who has just retired from the
service, after he and his wife had
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary. He Is so and she is so.
Mr.. Gibbons began his career as a
mail carrier under the administration
of President Jackson in 1886, when
he was but IL years old, and he has
seen service under every administrs-
tion since that time. He made the
acquaintance of President Jackson at
Grsensburg, Kys while the latter was
on his way from Nashville to Wash
-ington. The president took the lad
upon his knee and at his solicitation
promised him that he should be APP
pointed a mail carrier.
A few months after the PRESIDENT
arrival at Washington the lad re-
ceiyed his appointment. and was civ.
en- the route from Greensburg 10
Hodgenville, distance of thirty-fiya
miles. For several years he served
as mail carrier on the Lightning
Express route from Nashville tC
Nsw Orleans, and he is the only sur
wing old-time mail carrier who serv.
ed'on that route. He has carried the
malls on nearly all the prominent
routes in Kentucky, aud has the re.
markable record of never having
missed day or met with m!shap.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
Boy Killed BY u Sow.

Lebanon. Ind. Sept. 2S.-A FIVE
year-old son, of Rev. J. l. Slater. of
this city. died early as result of
terrible injuries inflicted by an in
furiated sow. The little fellow at
tempted to run across the hog lot
and was caught by the maddened an
imal which shook him in it's mouth
like dog would a rat. An uncle and
a farm hand who was attracted by
the boys screams. found 1t necessary
to drive the tines Of a pitchfork deep
into the hogs side before 1t. WOULD
drop the lad. His right arm was bro
ken in two places, his breast was
crushed ad one tusk penetrated the
brain.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
WORE RED TIGHTS.
And the Acronaut Was Attacked by
Bulls.

Jefferson, Wis. Sept. 2S.-Miss
Belmont. who made a balloon ascen-
sion at the state fair, narrowly es-
capped goring by an enraged herd of
Holstein cattle. She made the ascen-
sion at the county fair yesterday af-
ternoon In a strong wind. and was
carried into pasture field with Hol-
stems She wore red tights and the
animals made rush for her.
Marshal Winterling. who followed
her on horse, drove back the en-
ragged cattle and bore her from the
field. She suffered a few bad bruises.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
BRAKE SET
When Automobile Was Fished Ont Of
the River.

Chicago, Sept 2S.-How big
automobile containing four persons
plunged into the river at Rush street
in August, 1904, was told in Judge
Lands court today by three mem
beers of the Naval Reserve.
They were witnesses in the case of
Mrs. Leila Scott Wllins OF Memphis,
who asks $4,000 from the city, al
ieging the bridge was not properly
guarded They testified that when
the machine was fished out of the
p, liver the brake was set.
This is an important point as the
city will attempt to show that the
machine was going at top speed when
Il approached the open draw.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
UCAH KENTUCKY THURSDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 1906
STEAMER BLOWN UP.
To Get Her Out Of the Channel at
Port Said.

Port Said, Sept. 2S.--The British
steamer Chatham, which sunk in
the channel. impeding navigation,
was blown up today. Two mines con-
tanning five hundred pounds of gela-
tine and dynamite were exploded by
electricity from a point three miles
away. There were ninety tons of dy-
Mantle in the hull of the Chatham,
and a terrific explosion followed and
the vessel was blown to pieces.
The wreckage blocks the canal
and traffic is suspended.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
Effort Being Made To Induce the Pres
ident Not TO Visit New Orleans
Next Month.
Protests Against Presidents Visit.

Protests Against Presidents Visit.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Sept 2S.-Dr Jas.
A. Egan. secretary OF the Illinois
board OF health. has appealed TO the
American public h. alth association,
in sssion at Boston 20 use every eff
Tort to prevent Preslden. Roosevelt
from max ng his proposed trip TO
New O,eans- In October. DIR. Egan
declares that the present yellow fe-
yer conditions in Louisiana are such
as to cause grave fear for the person
al safely of Mr., Roosevelt and the
members of his party. as we'll as tho
throngs who would doubtless be at
tract,d to New Orleans to see the
president. He declares that past sta
tistics make absurd the assurance of
the New O.leans physicians that the
outlook in September may be taken
TO mean that conditions Will be inn
proved in October. He asserts that
the fever s not now under control
IN Louisiana nor will it be until
Dec. mber.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
HOME AT LAST.
Witte Arrives in st. Petersburg in
the Dead of Night.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 2S.-M.
Wltte arrived early this morning
when most of the citizens were
asleep. The railway station was filled
with officials of ministry and finance
and personal friends of the peace en-
yoy. and newspaper men. There were
crowds in the streets to greet the
returning statesman who brought
about peace. Witte proceeded at once
to his home. where numerous floral
Offering had been sent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-09-28
His Daughter Discovers it as
They Drove Out Today.
Girl Baby Only Few Hours Left
Naked in Basket Near HIS
Gatepost.
SENT TO HOME OF FRrENDLEss

County Judge Lightfoot was driv-
ing out of his yard on West Jeffer-
son street near Fountain avenue this
morning when he was startled by an
exclamation from his little daughter,
who was in the buggy with him, "Oh
papa there's baby!" His attention
was directed to a basket just inside
the, driveway gates. On investigation
he found 1t was healthy, lively ba-
by.
The child was partly wrapped in
cloth and was In an ordinary mar
ket basket. It's heau was visible and
Judge Lightfoot's daughter was first
to discover 1t as the basket was on
her. side of the vehicle.
Seeing that the little one was alive
Judge Lightfoot took the basket and
contents into the house. where he
placed the child in warm water. The
water revived 1t and In few min
utes It was exhibiting the strength
Of its lungs and the judge says II
certainly has a strong pair.
II is girl baby. and Judge Light
foot says one Of the prettiest he ever
saw.
He sent the baby to the Home of
the Friendless. where medical aid
was summoned and it VIII be given
every attention to keep 1t alive. The
matron of the home willingly re-
ceived the tot.
Judge Lightfoot stated this morn
ing that he would see that reward
of 5000 is paid for the arrest and
conviction of the parents who ADAM
doned 1t. He said
Imagine anyone so cruel. For any
man who would kill or attempt. to
kill little child, no punishment is
too severe"
He is very anxious for the guilty
parties to be run down and within an
hour after the child had been found
he had Detectives Moore and Ba-
ker at work on the case. They have
no clue but are working to get one.
II they arc arrested Judge Lightfoot
will assist In the prosecution. He
was asked what charge could be
lodged against them. His reply was
that many criminal charges could be
made. The judge stated that IL the
weather had been cold the child
would have frozen to death in few
hours.
The child was eight or nine hours
old, Judge Lightfoot believes, but
other persons who saw 1t were of the
opinion that 1t was day old.
DR.. Della Caldwell reported this
afternoon that 1t was her opinion the
infant will live. 1t had been given
some sort of drug, she said, to stu
pefy II, and. had become quite cold.
but the prompt treatment and at
tention given II by Judge and Mrs.
Lightfoot saved its life.
There was nothing in the basket
with it except a piece of table cloth
in which it was wrapped, but Mrs.
Lightfoot provided some clothing.
There is a woman in the Home
with a young baby who will nurse
the founding. and there is every in
dication that it will live. The ladies
of the Home of the Friendless- al
ready feel certain where they can
find a good home for the child when
IL becomes old enough.
DR.. Caldwell says the infant was
not over day old.