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The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23
GEN. HAYS
TELLS WHY HE NEEDS HELP AS
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Some Cases Have Been on the Docket
for Several Years.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 23.-The
senate1ast week asked Attorney GEN
eral Hays why he wanted assistance.
in his Office. The response of Mr..
Hays disclosed a rather congested
state of affairs in his office. The
query from the senate came after a
bill had been introdltced appreprist-
ing s11,9O0 for assistants. At the
outset of his report to the senate Mr..
Hays says his salary is $4,000 year
and beyond that there is no provfs-
ion for any assistance. What neces-
sary typewriting is done is paid for
by an arrangement between the ex-
ecutive departments.
Mr.. Hays cites that the city attor-
ney's Office in Louisville costs s19,-
92O year, and that surely the state
should make a provision at least as
large to attend to the business of the
whole state. He submits tables of
appropriations for the attorney gen.
erals Offices in the following states:
Michigan. s15,3O0: Indiana, $751;
$40; Colorado. s1S.SOO; Ohio. s24.-
900; New Jersey, s22.750; Califor-
mia, s19,9S0; Wisconsin, s12,920;
Minnesota. s21,2OO; Massachusetts,.
s24. 900: Nebraska, s19.S00; Texas.
s20.930; Illinois, $4,000; Pennsyl-
vania, s22. 900.
Mr.. Hays further says that is has
been necessary to appoint special
counsel in Ill cases and thai there
are cases that have been on the
docket for five years. So aggravated
has the condition become. that the
court of appeals referred to case
from Louisville as follows:
"This case has been here on ap-
peal for ten years and nothing, until
the present attorney general came
into office, has ever been done toward
its prosecution"
Attorney General Hays report
shows that on the printed docket of
the court of appeals there are 2S6
commonwealth appearances and 33
appeals for oral argument for the
year past now on the January docket.
All the cases are important.
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23
WILLIAM PORTEOUS
DIES OF PARALYSIS
Sexton of Oak Grove Expires
After Long Illness.
Born in Scotland and Had Lived
Here Since 1SS0--Was 10
Years Old. 4
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW

Mr.. William PorLeous, sexton of
Oak Grove cemetery, and one of the
most popular men in Paducah, died
Unexpectedly last night at 500
o'clock at his home, 1911 Trimble
street, from paralysis. He had an
attack of paralysis year or more
ago which deprived him of the power
of speech, and second attack came
Sunday. affecting the upper part of
his body. He was conscious almost
until the last.
Mr.. Porteous after the first at
tack, which was mild, decided TO
visit his old home in Scotland and
consult specialists, and last year
went to Glasgow and spent several
months. For a time he was able to
speak in a whisper, but he gradually
became worse and lately had been
unable to speak at all, and conversa-
tion had to be carried on with him
by means of a pad and pencil.
He was nevertheless cheerful ana
his friends had no idea that his all
ment was so serious.
Mr.. Porteous was born forty-flvo
years ago at Glasgow, Scotland, and
was son of the late J. S. Porteous.
for many years sexton of Oak Grove
cemetery, and VINO came 10 this
country thirty years before his death.
Mr.. William Porteous, the deceased,
came to this country in 1856 and
had since resided here. When his
father died several years ago, The
and had since held the position. He
was unmarried and leaves a mother.
Mrs. Mary Porteous, a sister, Mrs.
Gus Hank, and three brothers.
Mr.. James Porteous, tie florist and
monument maker, Of padIcal, end
Messrs. Robert and Thorla5 Por-
teous. of Glasgow, Scotland. Mr..
John Porteons and Miss Maggie Por-
teous, of the city. are HIS nephew
and niece, respectively.
Mr.. Porteous was a member nf Pa
ducah lodge of Masons, of Paducah
lodge of Elks and of the Maecabees
and Odd Fellows. He was a genial,
Intelligent man and everybody who
knew him liked him.
- The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence. Rev. W. E. Cave, of the
First Presbyterian church. ofIlciat-
ing. with interment at Oak Grove
under, the auspices of the Masons.
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23
Denver Paper Says 1t is Bad Form for
Stranger With Property to Die There.

no creditor OF an est. e can come in
before the expiration of twenty days
and ask the appointment of an ad-
ministrator. IL has also been held
that an undertaken with an account
for funeral expenses Is not a creditor
within the meaning of the law.
THE dead man had with him here
government bonds worth $1,000, be-
sides s77.4l in cash, a lady's gold
watch, nickel, open-face watch. a
pair OF cuff buttons, an expired rail-
way ticket from Los Angeles. CAL,
TO Paducah, and a bunch of keys, all
of which property was taken charge
OF by Mr. Morley as administering
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23

The Denver Post of recent date
says:
when Charles w. Watts died sud
denly at the Brown Palace hotel De-
cember 6 he left behind him an es-
tate that has since been tangled into
a mess OF legal complications.
Watts was a young attorney Of
Paducah. Ky, and was a casual visit
or IN Denver when he died. Coroner
Rollins took charge of the remains
and two days later he filed a petition
for the appointment of c. J. Morley
as administrators so that he might
collect his funeral expense charge of
over 5000. The law provides that
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23

T. ]. Chambers. Ed. vindicator.
Liberty, Texas. writes Dec. 25, 1902:
with pleasure and unsolicited by
you. bear testimony to the curative
power Of Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
l have used 1t in my family and can
cheerfully affirm II is the most effect
i've and best remedy for coughs and
colds have ever used" Sold by AL
vey Z List.
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23

These items were all accounted for in
Mr.. Morley's final report filed this
morning. together with an applica-
tion for his discharge and request
that Jesse NJ. Dickey be appointed to
succeed him.
"ln this report Mr.. Morley sets out
the following disbursements alleged
by attorneys for Charles Adams, the
Kentucky administrators. to have
needlessly made, because the appoint
ment of an administrator here was
entirely uncalled for:
Docket fee. s12; notary fee for
acknowledgment of Petitioner Rol
Inns. so cents; expressing body to
Kentucky and kilograms, s6f.10;
docket fee, So; c. ]. Morley. for SER
vices as administrator, s25."
Engraved script cards si.25, Old
To.
The Paducah sun., 1906-01-23

Engraved script cards s1.25, Old
English $500 during January at The
Sun office.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
DAN RIGGS cHUM A PAuPER.
On Time Famous Circus Rider in
an Iowa Aimshouse.
Especial 10 the Daily press.)

tSpccial 10 the Daily Press)
kEOKUk. IOWA. June Gold
Dad Moon, at one time world FL.
nous circus rider, whose fame equal.
ed that of Old Dan Rice. with whom
he was associated and who for 20
years had lived alone here. was talk
Ell to the Lee county home last week,
where the remainder of his life will
be spent i'll quictude
Because Of his advanced age and
Because he felt that he would be bet
ter cared for, the onc-timc star of
the arena asked that he be removed
to the county institution
Although more than 50 years of
age. until recently Moon had worked
for the cooperagc plant in this city
as an expert mechanic. For some
months he has net been able To work
with regularity, but during all that
time has made an enviable reputa-
ton for himself as n man who never
broke a promise or deserted friend.
He has lived by himself in shanty
OH Soap creek. above Tenth street
1T is mere than forty years ago.
said he. that quit the circus bust
ness. Dan Rice and myself were
chums in the early days. when there
were no such things as railroad
shows. used 10 do horseback rid
ing stunt with four horses. aud my
act was so sensational that | was
known all over the country us the
most daring performer of that day
1t was always my ambition to he at
the top when 1t came TO equestrian
acts.
One day | met Yankee Robinson
He said tha, he was working Gu an
act that would put mine in the shade
for all time to come. laughed at him.
Told him I was the king of the arena.
and that all others we're but imita.
tors. Whenever came on to do my
act. all the spectators were spell
bound. Next season Robinson made
good his threat, and introduced a
horse act with a double somersault
climax which | knew was much
better than ever put on. That set
tied it with me, and | quit the circus
business then and there. and have
never seen big top since"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
DEARTH OF MARRIAGES.
Pittsburg Learns Why She Has
Less Happy Homes"

PlTTSBUItG, PA, June 2.-"Nany
OF our large manufacturing concerns
are now filed with girls and young
women whose only object in life
seems to be To advance in their work
and earn large salaries" says a
Pi,tsburg sociulugist. Il had often
wondered why this was. since many
of them have all the requisites for
a good wife and could have had no
end of lbcaux if they wanted them.
But 1t WAS satisfactorily explained
some time ago when heard the
experience of IL young couple who
were both employed in one OF our
large Pittsburg offices.
''rhcy had been much in each 9th.
er's company and everyone said that
1t would be il match sure. They
continued to remain as fricnd; for
such length of time, however. even
though they did show Il decided pref
crcncc for each others society. that Il
near friend If the young lady was
bold enough to ask her why things
did not como to climax.
Because can't sec il that way"
was the young lady's response to
her friends injury. no yau imagine
for enc minute that | would marry
a man who is only drawing salary
of s75 per month when get 800?
1t seems to me there would be Il
decided difference in living on $lT5,
as we are now doing. and living on
s75. as we would have TO do in case
We were married. or course. by COM
bning we could live cheaper. but it
seems to me that the difference
would be so decided that we would
soon grow tired of married life. even
though we did love each other
"And mus, own that there was
some logic in her argument. at that"
continued the man, although am
sorry must confess to it,"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
ART TREAsURERS CHEAP
Ignorant Rich Man Makes q Lucky
Purchase.
MASTERPIECES ARE PICKED UP
Pictures careIessIy Bought for $3.50
Were Later Snapped Up by an Art
Firm for Fortunate Man
conceals His Surprise.
Especial to the Daily Press

Il
NEW YORK, June 2.-'rhcre is a
man in this city who has had almost
no education and knows nothing of
art and literature, but he has the
knack of making money and has ac-
quired Il considerable fortune. Some
years ago he decided that it was
time TO make showing in the world,
So he built Il beautiful residence
and hired an agent to furnish it in
becoming style. After much had been
done the agent suggested that some
pictures were needed and the owner.
at once acquicsccd. The agent said
he knew where a collection could be
bought fer $3.50. To the rich but
ignorant man this appeared cheap
enough and the deal was made.
Prosperity continuing to smile upon
him, the owner of the house decided
recently to add more ornaments and
concluded to get rid of his old pic
lures. The representative of big
art store was called in and asked
what he would give for the collcc-
ton. After looking over the collcc-
ton the expert said:
81 can tell you what Il number Of
these are worth. That (ponting to
one hung in an inconspicucus place
in the parlor) is worth $4,000. That
other is worth $4,000 and that third
one is worth $4,000. There is only
one reservation make. and that is
whether this one for $4,000 is gen.
nine. wish to look UP the books
and see whether the artist painted
a picture of that description or not.
If he did. you have indeed lot Of
treasures. The rest are of little
value"
Long contact with the business
wcrld had made The business man
an adept at conccaling surprise and
he took the announcement as mat
ter of course. The expert made the
investigation he desired and the
house paid the business man $4,000
for pictures he had secured for about
$40 each. The explanation is that
the family that sold the pictures to
the business man knew nothing of
their value. they having been in the
family many years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
AS A VETERAN SAW 1T.
Captain McVicar's Account of Me-
mortal Meeting.

The following are few notes TAX
en- from the meeting of Magruder
camp, Confederate Veterans. Monday
night. May rs:
There is in our lives history so
rcplete In the character that makes
man Il whole man-one that is
above and beyond the carping tom
cues Of mere mcn--a character that
stands out prc-eminently above the
mass. A body of men from num-
Der Of states whose citizens had been
raised under civilization that felt
and breathed to the innermOst throb
of their hearts a justice toward all
mankind; that broad principle of lib.
erty on which the constitution was
founded and states rights secured to
them the universal law of freedom of
the Saxon race. And in the struggle
of 81 10 60 these people of our
Southlands devotion. men, women.
children and servants to the death.
was amply proven, no loss CT life,
property, energy. endurance, suffering
or privation was considered TO main
tain the states rights guaranteed to
us by the constitution. and we now
love the memory of their devotion
and commemorate it yearly.
Maeruder Camp way called to order
by its commander, VIM. H. Ware
The adjutant read the list OF veteran
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
NEGRO FARMER WEALTHY.
Georgia Has One That Is Worth About
100000.

Especial TO the Daily Press.)
ATLANTA. GA, June Cody
Bryant enjoys the distinction of be-
ing the wealthicst negro farmer in
Georgia.
Bryants estate. which he has ac-
cumulated without receiving outside
aid in the last quarter of century
is reputcd TO he worth between $50.
600 and 100000. He owns unincum-
bered nearly 1000 acres of the finest
farming land in middle Georgia. much
of it being valued at $50 All acre
In addition to the extensive land
holdings, Bryant has large sums in
vested in various enterprises in his
section. Bryant runs about 60 plows
on his various farms in Jasper
county.
Bryant is a splendid type of the
old slavery time negro. Humble,
courteous and scrupulously honest. he
has the respect and the confidence
Of his white friends and his credit
with the mercantile houses and the
banks of his section Is practically I'M
limited. He pays no attention L,
politics and hasa profound contempt
for the latterday professional negro
office.seeker. Bryant never attended
school a day in his life. though he
is better educaid than the average
negro in this section.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03

members who had died since the camp
wits formed SO in number.
Rev. j. w Porter. DID. u Con
Tolerate veterans son, spoke OH the
subject of our decorating with flow
ers. Getting warmed and earnest o.,
this theme. he electrified his hcarcr.;
as tribute after tribute followed in
sentences so true and beautifully
wordcd, that every veteran present.
and the daughters aud sons. felt IL
keen pleasure and pride in the en-.
Joyincnt of 50 rich Il feast. AMI ii
regret that their associates were. any
of them, absent Ills tributes were
so sOlcmnly truthful of the forty-iive
years that have passed. and of ON
people in war, as in peace: Of the
hOnOrs due to a devotion SO exalted
with hcrolsm and suffering, and il
language that could not offend an,
fair-minded man or woman. Thus,
OF us who have passed through tho
struggle. and know the rights an,
wrongs of ii, that heard him. fee
and will always feel that we have Il
warm spot in our minds when We
think of the treat he give us and /,
will last in our memory rs n rio:
heritage for Il son of veteran com
rade to be able TO place in memory;
banquet SO much to enjoy
Rev. w. b. Beaucl,amp opened Ill,
services with n prayer of fine and
hearty feeling. and closed the service
he also being Il son of IA veteran an,
in touch with lis.
The music was well rendered ana
enjoyed, and we tender to each o
the profcssor-membcrs hearty hand
shake for the pleasure they gave us
CllAS. w. MVICAR. .
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
JEWS GOING TO AFRICA.
Organization Formed 70 Start Colony
in Black Country.
(By Associated Press.)


LONDON, June 2.--"lto," which is
the monogram for the Israelitc ter.
ritoriaI organization. SO actively pro.
noted by the Jewish novelist. Israel
Zangwell, is making rapid progress.
This movement has no connection
with the Zionists and their aspira
ton for re-peopling Palestine with
the descendants of the chosen people
is regarded as impracticable and Wis
ionary. Apropos of this. French mem
Der of the house of Rothchild when
asked If he would go back to Pales-
tine, replied: Certainly, provided
they made me ambassador to Paris!"
The Ito" project is to secure a
grant of suitable land in the British
empire and there to found self,
governing colony. inhabited by indus.
trious Jews who will return to the
partriachial life.
Although the offer of land in Brit
ish East Africa by the colonial Of
fee last year came to nothing. the
organization is nSw so advanced Il,
its development that it will be able
to accept renewed offer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
FOUR, NOT EIGHT. WIVES.
Accused Man Admits He Has Had
a Harem.

Especial TO the Daily Press.)
CLEVELAND, OHIO, June g.
Judge" declared Mrs. Arthur Le
land. pointing her finger at her hus-
band, that man has had eight wives
/ am the eighth
"she is half right" interrupted LIE
land There have been but four The
mistake of my life was in having
more than three
Leland was arrested on the com.
plant of Mrs. Leland, who accused
him of beating her and making off
with $500 and several horses and
rigs TO which she had claim. He
was fined $50 and costs and sen.
fenced to serve thirty days in tho
workhouse. The judge suspended the
sentense. as Leland promised to be.
have.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
GyPslEs FEAR WAR.
Nomads Are Leaving Bohemia on
Account of Pending Conflict.
NRy Associated Prcss.l

IVY aSSocla'eu i're3S.l
GENEVA, June Central lIurope
is invaded by wandering bands of
gypsics anu Bohcm!ans who have left
Bohenia in fear OF II revolution and
civil war, which has been predicted
for this summer by gypsy sccrs
The Swiss authorities continually
have To supply the starving noniads
with food and put them across the
Fl niicr. but they are sent back b.
France and Germany, while they nat
urally refuse to re-enier Bohemia.
In despair the authorities have
sent the male gypsics to jail to
which they make no objection. and
their numerous families are support
cd Iccally
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
CHICAGO GIRL STUDENTS
TO TEACH THE CHINESE
They May be Sent 10 The ImpeP-
idI Universities to INSTRUCT
The Ce|eStIalS.
SCHOOL RECENTLY ESTABLISHED
Women Are Educated Under Protest
in China and Female Teachers Arc
Considered the Most Desirable
Or. Mai Praises the Illinois Girls
AS Being Well Educated.
SCHOOL RECENTLY ESTABLISHED
Especial to the Daily press)

Especial to the Daily Press)
CHICAGO. June .. Women stu
dents ut the University of Chicago
may he sent rs instructors to the
Chinese imperial universities, accord
ing TO Il plan which is now being
formulated by DR.. Mai Hung Chaun.
secretary to the imperial Chinese
committee of investigation. who is
new in Chicago making IL special
study Of lis educational Institutions.
DR. Mai considres that in every
way Chicago is superior to the lEas.-
crn cities which hi visited. On. This
account. ii is probable that instead
OF securing a corps Of women from
Wellesley To teach in the imperial
university, MS was his first intention,
he will select them from Western
co. educational institution. Two wom-
Gil have already been chosen from
, Wellesley and they will leave in Y
few months.
The school for which The women
/; teachers are destined Is one recently
established at Pckin. Women are adj
mittrd reluctantly, and according to
the standard Of the Kingdom it Ia
considered better form for them to
be taught by members of their own
sex, On this account, Dir. Mai was
commissioned to secure twenty or
thirty wcmcn graduates of American
colleges
Il think that in government as
vel as in educational institutions
Chicago has far outstripped the
East" said DR.. Mai today. speaking
through Prof. Harry w. Lewis. his
secretary and interpreter
Il have visited Bcstnn. Philadel-
phia, New York and other Eastern
cities, where | have studied the gov
ernmcnt and educational institutions
In every way think that Chicago
surpasscs her sister cities Of the East.
While | have the greatest respect
for Wellesley, wonder il more
rigid Western college could not fur
nish women who are better equipped
for teaching in the oriental univer-
stiles"
When at the university DR.. Mai
attracted little attention. as he did
no make known his identity, and, as
he Is dressed i'll European costume,
not until he had gone did the pur-
pose of his visit become kown DR..
Mai will remain in the city about
week. He is staying ut 345 Clark
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
OLD wINNsBAeos DYING FAST.
Five Reds Over so Passed Away
During Last Few Months.

Especial to the Daily Prcss)
BLACK RIVER FALLS. WIS. June
2.--lTomr Eyes. aged ST. and his wife
aged ~; Looking Glass 81; Mrs. We
Hunka, 81. and Hester Two-Cr"w
aged &C. are among the aged Win
nebago ln,lans who have passed to
the happy hunting grounds" recently
in this vicinity.
There are several others of these
old ones who are liable TO die any
time from sheer old age.
Long DEBORAH, the only remaining
grandson of the famous cid Chief
DEBORAH. is badly afflicted with con.
sumption and will not live to see
another winter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
MAIL MEN PROTECTED.
Letter carricrs Take No Chances
with Vicious "Bow Vows"
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. D. c., June q
There arc occasionally unpleasant
features about the delivery of Uncle
Sans mail The mail carriers often
times are forced into contact with
dogs Of an unfricndIy nature. But
the government has made provisions
whereby they will not have to meet
vicious dogs a second time.
This postal regulation has been put
into effect
Carriers are not required to de-
liver mail Mt residences where vicious
dogs are permitted 10 run at large.
Persons keeping such dogs must call
at the Postcffice for their mall"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
sALooNkEEPER LOSES.
Woman Gcts Damages Against
Minnesota "Barkeep."
(Ry Associated press \

Try Associated Press.o
LONG PRAIRIE. MINI. June Il
I. ID. Merrill, an old soldier and res
dent of Bruce. this county. was
killed by the barkeeper of the Jchn
Coates saloon in Brainerd.
Through George w. Peterson, her
attorney. the widow commenced
civil suit far $1,000 damages. After
q holly contested fight of three days,
the jury. after being out only forty
minutes. brought in a verdict II.
$4,000 with interest from date Of
husbands death
There is great satisfaction here
over the verdict as Mrs. Merrill was
left in destitute circumstances
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03

York and Bermudez company is the
same Barber who twice caused the
stock of the company to be Sold by
the companies which he controlled
to companies TO which lie promoted,
finally unloading the whole at inflated
prices upon stockholders whom he
again seeks to deprive Of their dcur-
ly bought property"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-03
New Cure for Epilepsy.

J. P. Waterman. of WATERFOWL. O..
Rural free delivery. writes; "My
daughter. afflicted for years with cpl
lepsy. was cured by DR. Kings New
Life Pills. She has not had an at
tack for over two years" Best body
cleansers and life giving tonic pills on
earth. Csc at w. Blair Lanshorne's
drug store, su-tu-thn-