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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

I've been an optimist all my life
SAID Dirr1m2n. Il have always tried to
look on the bright SIDE OF things. True
1t isthata litc-lnsuranCe agent Is obliged
in the course OF business to remind poo
pie that man comes up as a flower comes
and is cut down like grass and withered,
wherefore it is his duty to provide for the
loved me left behind, but the low
premiums our company accepts are in
themselves consolatory, indicating as
they do that we bank on the probability
Oh a long term of existence for the in
sured.
81 say that In optimistic because |
want you to understand that l have Il
high opinion of my fellow man. | have
known individual instances of cussed-
ness, but | have always held that these
should not destroy ones confidence in
humanity. | except the own Of
Muchope, n. M, however. There is one
good fellow in Muchope and he's d
friend of mine. The rest of the popula-
ton are sordid and venal.
Il made a special trip to Muchope on
Wv VI Vii - "
II having a letter from Willie Pat
terson saying that he wanted to take out
about five thousand and thought | might
be able to work up Il little more business.
Willie is the leading lawyer in the city
the other one doesn't kno much and
gets drunk every other day at that.
well, l got in on the morning train
and went to the San I~ldefonso, where |
registered and inquired for Patterson.
The landlord of the hotel struck me as
imam who wasn't anxious to have guests
when | came in, but | concluded that /
had been mistaken after | had spread
my autograph on his register.
81 am sorry, Mr.. Dirriman. he says,
oo,t ,llsorry, but I'm afraid Patterson
niannfn town to-day. He'll be pack to-
/, though, maybe. I'll send right
Nr.gto his house and find out. Let me
your grip for you. I'm afraid the
room amt got much style to it, but it's
the best there is in town and you must
make allowances. While you're wash
ing your hands I'll hustle up some break
fast
Say, that room he gave me was SIM
ply swell. Clever of him to send out
for Patterson, too. And when he called
me in TO breakfast, well, it was just
about as good a breakfast as | Eel sat
Town to and he just stood up beside my
chair handing me things and apologize
ing for the poorness of the grub until |
felt plumb uncomfortable. A boy came
i'm while N,as Siffinp ihafe Said thnt
Patterson was eallAd over % the county
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
u O RENT.
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.

Furnished front Room with or with
out board, heat and bath, 90 Cor
Ion street. 6~j2-3-15-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
Chinese Heroes.

Two Human (Chinal students, in OIL
der to strengthen their fellow students
against the Japanese regulations in
regard to students. committed suicide
by drowning themselves in Toxic bay
a few days ago. BY their death for
the good of the cause they become he.
roes, and thus stimulate enthusiasm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
Hot on the Trail.

Chief of Poiice-Well, have you
made any further discoveries con-
this murder mystery to-day?
Trained Sleuthlround-Yes. one of
the newspaper artists gave me a pri-
vate view of a picture of the instru-
with which the deed might have
been committed.-Stray Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

If you are interested in good health
and long life, eat Graham bread.
9~125-12-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
Whipped Chocolate.

Whipped chocolate is delicious and
easily prepared. Make the chocolate
entirely of milk, boiling it thoroughly,
and put in the egg beaten while it is
over the fire, churning steadily until
it is a yeasty froth. 1t will hold the
foam for a long time, and, when
served, part of the whipped cream
should be stirred down in it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
Orange Icing.

One-half pound of sugar, one table,
spoonful of boiling water, grated rlnd
Of one orange, sufficient orange juice
to moisten. Put the sugar in a bowl,
add the rind and then the water and
juice. The icing shorld be vel beaten
and stiff enough to spread.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
Braga Hall
The Finest Hall and Largest Stag,
In the City.
To Let for Balls and Entertainments
Apply S. NJ. Jacobson, ScAeucr Building
Guests al Windsor.

Guests now invited by King Ed
ward to Windsor castle are invited for
two nights. Queen Victoria's guests
had to arrive at the castle between six
and seven in the evening and depart
Immediately after breakfast next morn
ing. London Truth says: The cas-
lie is 10Y very much more comforta.
BILE in all respects"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

Indigestion is much Of a habit, Dbn't
get the habit. Take d little kodoi Dysbep-
STA Cure after eating and you win quit
belcning, putting. palpitating and frown-
ing. kodol Digests what YOU eat aud re-
lieves indigestion. sour stomach, etc. and
permits assimilation OF foo Sold by c. A.
sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

1t seems the only rational remedy for
Coughs and Colds would be to move the
bowels and clean the mucous membranes
of the throat and lungs Mt the same time.
kennedy's LaXative Honey and Tar does
this. It is the Original L. native, Castefi
syrup. the s.st known remedy for Cough
Colds, Cf-np. Wiiooping Cough. etc. Tastes
good st..d ha-uiless. sold By c. A Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

The balance of spring and medium weight suits from their
factory at Somervile, N. j., is being sold at less than onehalf price.
The wholesale season is over on spring goods. We are willing to sell
these small lots at a big sacrifice, also a lot Of Stein, Bloch $500 to
S22.50 Suits from VI store at New Brunswick at less than onc-half
price. All furnishings at cost during this sale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

TO Lct-Furnished room to let, all
improvements. Apply j. Kreiels-
leimer, III Smith street.
529-3-6-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15

Want" advs. for the EVENING
JEWS received at F. Killenberger's
tore, 247 Smith str Get.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-15
o FOR RENT.

-Four Rooms TO let, 1871 Madison
avenue. 65S-3-15-3t
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
SYRIAN LEPER
IN A TENT ON SIDE OF A NOUN.
TAIN.
Awaits An Examination Which MAY
Result In Deporta-
ton.

Washington. Aug. SIN a tent on
a bleak mountain side in Randolph
county, w. Va. not far from the town
OF Elkins, George Rossi. the Syrian
leper. about whom there has been so
much concern on the part OF the health
authorities Of dozens of cities during
the past three weeks is existing with
out care OF any kind.
The people In the vicinity are said
to be nearly panic-str'cken over the
presence Of the leper. and the health
authorities OF the state OF West Vir-
ginia are threatening the Baltimore G.
Ohio railroad with all sorts OF dine
consequences for bringing the diseased
man into the state.
The case heally has been brought
to the attention OF tho United States
authorities after the afflicted man had
been shunted from place to place in
several states without being able TO
find an abiding place where he can
have proper care. Orders were issued
today that Rossl be examined by a
surgeon of the Marine Hospital serv-
ice and a Syrian interpreter with a
view of asoertaining his status in this
country. How he got into the coun-
try, at what port. what examination he
was subjected TO and other inquiries
are what the officials want answered
II he should be found to be deportable
no time will he lost In sending him
back to his own country.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08

st. Petersburg, August s. From
a member of the cabinet the Associ-
ated Press learns that the govern
ment regards the storm raised by
the dissolution of parlian ent as pass
ed that it intends Immediately 10
carry out the policy Of Strong hand
ed reform" to which Premier stoly-
pin has committed himself
An additional plank of the pro-
gram is an attempt to appease the
Disconnected peasantry as far as pos
sible. The government's agrarian pro-
gram which will not differ greatly
from the Stichinsky project, not only
will be promulgated but probably
win be placed in effect as a Temporal
ry law. the emperor having the right
to issue temporary laws during the
recess of parliament.
In. other words II is the intention
of the government to attempt to
solve its most difficult problem ire
spective of parliament. in the belief
that II will meet with enough sup
port to make Il impossible for the
next parliament 10 refuse its assent.
The ministry of the interior has
issued a statement describing the
strike as a complete failure. it hav-
ing attained serious dimensions no.
where except in st. Petersburg and
Moscow.
The statement says further that
the factory inspectors are of the OPP
inion that most OF the factories will
be working full strength before the
end of the week.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
TRUE DEMOCRATIC
Platform Framed by Convention De-
nounces Trusts and Tariff.

Waterloo. Ia, August s. The
Democratic state convention today
nominated full state ticket, headed
by Claude r. Porter. OF Appanoose
county. for governor. adopted plat
form and adjourned sine die tonight.
The ticket nominated follows
Governor. Claude r. Porter; leu
tenant governor. John D. Denisson.
Jr.; secretary Of state. ]. s. McLNen;
auditor. C. e. Munroe; treasurer, l..
F, Danforth; Attorney general, Fred
A. Townsend.
The platform unanimously adopt
ed by the convention demands legis-
lation to destroy trusts favors the
regulation, in Iowa, to rates as low
as interstate rates: ravors a two-cent
passenger fare; a state primary law
that will protect all parties; the
election of United States senators by
a direct vote of the people; favors a
law to punish corporations for con-
tributlng to political funds; express
es sympathy with the political pro-
gram Of the National Labor leaders,
and the assessment of railroads Ia
Iowa by a non-partlsan commission
and endorses Bryan for president.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
FORTUNE IN IRELAND.
Miss Clancy, of Memphis. VIII Have
Share.

Cincinnati. August S.-Mary Clan
cy. formerly connected with the VIII
cox & Gibbs Sewing Machine compa.
ny, in Memphis. Tenn, was located
today with her sister in Denver, Col,
and supplied with the last link in
the list of missing heirs to the Clan
cy estate in Ireland, valued at ST.
900. 900.
For 10 years VIM. Heating, OF
Bellvue, Ky, just across the river
her step-brother. ana one of the -four
heirs to estate, has been searching
for her, A personal advertisement in
st. Louis newspaper finally reach
ed her and she wired today that she
will come to Cincinnati Immediately
TO assist in the steps to secure pos
session Of the fortune.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
WORK BEGUN.
Clarksvillc 10 Have Largest Snuff Fac
tory In the World.

GAINESVILLE. Tenn, Aug. S.-The
American Snuff company has broken
dirt on the foundation for the largest
of the six new buildings TO be erected
here as their mammoth new plant.
The building will be FAC by 105 feet
and five stories high. II will be built
OF concrete and iron and will be a
modern structure in every detail. The
contract has been secured by Cincin-
natl Arm and II is expected that the
other buildings will be In course of
erection within YER short time. The
building of this plant will make
Clarksville the largest SNUFF manufac-
tory in the world. The plant will cost
about $1,000, 900.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
G. A. R.
PREPARATIONS FOR ANNUAL
ENCAMPMENT MADE.
Meets In Minneapolis Next Week,
and Big Crowd Is Ex-
pected.

Minneapolis, MINI. Aug. S.-Judge
ELL Torrance, former commander-in-
chief OF the G.. A. r.. and Wallace G..
Nye, who has been in charge OF ar
engagements for the national encamp-
ment of that organization in Minneap-
oils, next week, today issued the fol-
lowing statement. The several COM
mittees in charge of arrangements for
the forthcoming national encampment
of the G.. A. r. to be he'd in Minneap-
oils from August 10 to is, 1906, de-
sire to announce that their plans are
fully matured and that the city will be
fully prepared to meet its full duty
in connection with this great event.
Soldiers quarters in school buildings
are ready for occupancy and the patri-
otto people of Minneapolis are ready to
open their doors to receive all who
come. The decoration of the city is
fast assuming shape and the national
colors will be shown in profuslon.
Plans for the great parade are practic-
ally completed and correspondence in
dcates that there will be not less than
90 900 veterans in line.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
BIG DAMAGES
SENSATIONAL UNION CITY
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT.
The Fair Plaintiff Entertains the
Jury and Officials In the
Case.

Union City, Tenn, August s.
Miss Lola Walker secured verdict
of $4,000 in her suit against Col.
Dick Edwards. of this place, for
breach of promise and betrayal, the
jury reporting this afternoon after
being out short while. Immediate
ly following the announcement the
sheriff cleared the courtroom 'and
Miss Walker and her aunts, Mrs
Cullen and Mrs. Bauer. hurried in to
congratulate the jurors which being
done. the -, accompanied by the
pretty plaintiff, repaired to the court
house green, where a photographer
took the picture of the l3, Sheriff
Chiles and Deputy sherns Guy Wal
ker and Scott Wiley. Each of the ju-
rors congratulated Miss Walker, sew
eral of them invited her to their
homes, and each asked her for her
picture.
4. T. Mcdaniel. one of the jurors.
gave Miss Walker and her aunts a
watermelon feast at the Miller house.
He begged the locket which Dick
Weaver produced on the witness
stand. and Miss Walker gave It to
him. and TO the other jurors she gave
flowers from bouquet that had been
presented to her by lady admirers of
this community.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
The RObisOns. of Tennessee
Tell Their Story.
They Bought Roll of Bogus Money
for Ten Cents on the
Dollar.
HELD TO GRAND JURY.

II the 100000 worth OF alleged
green backs Lafayette NJ. and
F'raRk NJ. Robson. of Milan. Tenn.
expected to get for $500 in hard cash
are as green as the men who agreed to
take them in, the color must he one
that would make the native Irishman
forsake his national color, and the
Shamrock blush with shame for its
lack of luster. The two Robisons
arrived today to prosecute d. NJ. Black
well, T. l.. Warren and Tom Tully.
alias Franklin, for defrauding them
out of $500. and told their story at
police headquarters after the defend
ants had waived examination.
1--WE reside in Milan. Tenn, they
stated, "and through ID. NJ. Blackwell.
a man we had known for some time,
began corresponding with Warren and
Tully, alias Franklin, of Decatur coun-
ty, Tenn. The latter two claimed they
had stolen a printing press. paper and
all necessary material for the printing
of green backs which we're a. good
as ever the United States put out of
its minis, and, in order to start in
business, world offer the goods at
reduced prices They agreed to sell
the bills at 10 cents on the dollar and
we agreed to enter into negot' atoms
with them for $4,000 worth. They
wanted $500 and by agreement we
met in Paducah In December Just be-
fore Christmas. We gave up 1926
and did not get any goods After
patient wait Of several days we re-
turned home and said nothing.
One month later we received let
ter from the two stating that they had
been experimenting with the money
and found II a sure h'ng that the
money would pass. We had been
cited to the ease with which the money
passed, as they had treated us to
drink and given a bill. alleged to be
one OF their own manufacture. to the
bartender who returned the change.
We continued the negotiations and by
agreement came to Paducah MAY
2Sth.
ION May goth we met Franklin and
Warren in the st. Nicholas hotel and
went to room We had been in
structed to bring with us the balance
of the $500, s475, which we aid; but
we held out So for expenses. The
men took our money and asked us 10
they could take 1t with them for fif-
teen minutes while they got the
goods. We agreed and they pro-
posed to return our $500 II we were
not satisfied, hut We saw neither the
goods or our cash again"
That's a very good story" a news
paper man remarked smelling spicy
item in the detail.
That's not any story at all" one
of the Robinsons declared in all seri-
business, that's the gospel truth"
The defendants waived examination
and were held over under a $1,000
bond. Franklin and Warren failed to
give bond. They were represented by
County Judge r. T. Lighttoot. The
plaintiffs wore represented by Attor-
ney F. NJ. Davis OF Lexington, Tenn,
and Sheriff ]. D. Franklin. OF Frank
lin county, Tenn. was here as wit
ness. The case will come up for trial
after the grand jury acts in September.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08

was awarded the contract 10 furnish
$50 copies OF the rules of order of the
board and $500 copies of the rules
regulating conduct of pupils, for dis
tributlon among parents. Their bid
was 6s cents a page.
fredericksburg school property was
ordered sold to trustees of the Chris
tian church for 81 900; $500 cash and
notes for the balance, FOR four months.
Supt. Lleb and Superintendent of
Buildings Hoyer were granted short
vacation.
The minutes of the last meeting
were adopted without Protest.
All members were present.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
.PADUCAH MAN
ONE OF THE ELIGIBLES FOR
MARINE INsPECToRsHIP.
He Stands a Nc1y Good Chsncc Of
Securing the Posi-
ton.

James NJ ST John. the popular Pa
ducah marine engineer. and Charles
T. Greenwood, OF Greenville. Miss.
are the only eligibles for the vacan-
cles occssioned by tho transfer OF ]. j.
Dunn and w. j. Mcdonald marine in
spectors. nom Lou''ville to the st.
Louis and Nashville districts.
Mr.. St John is a popular engineer
and his friends will he pleased TO
know that he stands a good chance
to get one of the jobs. He has run
on, of Paducah for years and is one
Of the most efficient men on the rivers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
TRIAL OF LYNCHERS.
Governor Folk Go Push the Prosecu-
ton OF Members OF Mob.

Springfield. Mo-, August s. The
trial OF three of the alleged leaders
of the mob which hanged and burned
three negroes on the public square,
In this city, the night of April IA
last, will begin in the criminal court
tomorrow. The cases promise to at
tract great deal of attention by
reason of the fact that Governor
Folk, in sending Assistant Attorney
General Kennish here to aid in the
prosecution. IS taking an active part
in trying to bring the mob leaders to
Justice.
The special grand jury which in
vestigated the triple lynching. re-
turned indictments against 22 per.
sons, but for some reason only three
arrests have as yet been made. J
Hill Gooch and Daniel ID. Galbraith
both blacksmiths, are charged with
murder in the first degree. and Har
ry Hacker is charged with perjury
Hacker is alleged TO have given false
testimony before the grand jury.
The negroes who were hanged by
the mob, the bodies afterward be-
ing lncinerated in the public square
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
DESPERATE RIFLE DUEL.
Fought Between Former kentuckian
and Nebraskan.

Omaha, Neb.. August s. Follow
ing a violent quarrel Frederick Gle
ments and William Goldie fought a
duel with rifles near South Omaha.
Saturday night. Goldie receiving a
wound from which he died yesterday
morning. Goldie once lived at Fall
River. Mass. and Clements near Ow-
ensboro, Ky. In the ARRAY Mrs. John
Backus nelghbor, was painfully
though not MORALLY wounded.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
More Candidates Announce
For the Nomination.
Several More Prospective Candidates
Are Also ON the List for the
Place.
POLITICS TO THE FORE.

From the indications at present,
there will be big field" in the race
for the Democratic nomination for city
Judge this fall, and some very lively
campaigning is the promise.
Judge Puryear announced his de-
cision to enter the race yesterday,
which cleared the atmosphere. to a de-
gree. of some prospective candidates.
There were one or two candidates of
the receptive class who were waiting
me judges decision before making
their own. as his candidacy. which Is
at once recognized and appreciated as
a formidable one.
To-day. however. there are a number
OF other entries. Former County At
torney Eugene Graves is declared in
the race by some o. his friends, and
his candidacy credited with being a
factor right from the start. as he made
a good record in the attorneyshlp and
has a big following in the city.
From Louisville. today. came a let
ter from Attorney L. X. Taylor an
nounclng his entrance into the race.
and friends OF Mr.. r. J. Barber say
he has determined to announce his
candidacy.
G. c. Diuguid. who made the race
against Judge Sanders the last time
for the nomination, will also he can
didate. and Mr. Gus Singleton is in
the considering list. There are still
"other precincts to be heard from"
Justice Charles Emery, who, II has
been declared. is a probable candidate
has not announced his decision. and l.
still considering Judge Emery has
a big following. is close to the state
administration. and. If he seeks the
nomination will be factor.
The Other City Offices.
No one has yet announced for the
nominations for aldermen. council
men and school trustee on the demo-
cratic ticket. but they are expected to
he forthcoming now in a few days.
There is a good deal OF interest In
these races. The announcements have
been made, in certain quarters, that
the Democrats will endeavor to put up
men who have never been in these Of
fees heretofore.
eve want a ticket we can eject. ="
said a prominent Democrat today,
"and we shall be careful to seek men
we can land"
The Mayors Office.
There are several prospective candi-
dates for the democratic nomination
for mayor next year but none of them
will come out into the open yet. It
is the plan of one or two of them to
try out in the aldermanic and council
elections this fall, and no doubt there
will be several prospective may )ralty
candidates among the list of nomina-
tiOns for these offices in the fall
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
A Railroad Wreck.

Somerset Tenn. Aug. S.-A fast
freight train on the Louisville & Nash
Vile was derailed this morning at
Glen Mary. Tenn. 1t ran of the
bridge into a creek. Fireman James
Simmons was killed and Engineer
George colson seriously injured.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
Failure of Strike Evidence o
POwerlessness.
Order Has Been Restored In the Cap
ltal Again by the Govern
meDt.
THE WIRES NEWS OF TODAY

st. Petersburg. Aug. S.-Work has
been resumed in ali mills and factories
and the failure of the strike is regard
ed as an open recognition of the pow
erlessness of the extremists. Order
has been restored in the capital and
the government has entrusted to the
ministry of the interior the prepare
ton of bill dealing with the Jewish
question
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
Received No Support.

Mason City, w. Va, August s. -
After being on a strike since last
April, miners at Beech Grove re-
turned to work today at the same
wages received when they struck.
Miners say they received only 81
benefits each since April.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08

heavy freight collided near here last
night and twenty persons we're injured.
Fireman Myers, Engineer Chaddmck.
Mrs. Sarah Mettet, of High FONT, n,
c.. we're seriously injured. The acct
dent was caused by delayed freight
making UP time.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-08-08
WITH TYPHOID FEVER
Coal Mining Town Is Being Depopu-
lated Near Wheeling.

Wheeling. Aug. S.--At Black Betsy,
a coal mining town. more than one
third of the population is sick with
typhoid fever. Several deaths are re-
ported. The coal company has scat
tered a carload OF lime over the town
in an effort to eradicate the disease.