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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
MAKE Big KILLING
OFF POOL ROOMS
Wire Tappers Detected in the
City of Louisville.
Tom CockriIl Seeks Contract to Rid
BcattyvilIe Of All News
paper Men.
ALL THE NEWS OF KENTUCKY,

Louisville. July 7.-Wire tappers
with accomplices scattered In pool
rooms all over the country. including
this city, worked the Windsor races
yesterday afternoon. as reported in
the sporting extra of the Evening
Post. While 5000 will probably cover
the loss to the local rooms, rooms in
other cities are said to have been
mulcted out of from 100000 to 500.
600. The job was put through on
the Windsor race track wire, the sec
ond race being the occasion. Beau
Brummel was sent in as a winner at
) to 1, with the favorlte Attention.
second. when the positions should
have been reversed. The poolrooms
and hand-books paid of accordingly
The same game was tried in the third
race. but was circumvented. Two
men, said to be agents. operated at
the local rooms. but met with poor
success. Each bet $50 on Beau Brum
mel at 6 to /. The one who operated
in Alvey's rooms escaped with the
money after he had beens pursued
across Cburchill Downs by patrons of
the rooms whose suspicious had been
excited by his actions. The correct re-
suit was sent in before the man in the
other room left, and he gave up the
money on demand
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Yankee Soldier. "smartcst."

Washington, July THE military
appearance of the American soldier
was surprise to George v. Winter.
who came from London on invitation
of the war department to design cer-
tain improvements IN the uniforms Of
the service which would bring them
in line with the acknowledged superior
fit and makeup of the British uni
forms. THE American soldier has
the best build and bearing In the
world" declared Mr.. Winter, on the
eve of his departure for New York.
Il thought Tommy Atkins was the
best in line so | o Unsurpassed at what
l have seen here While the Ameri-
can soldier 10 not so beefy as the Brit
isher, he is smarter and better set IN
He is the best looking soldier in the
world. superior to the fighting men
OF Germany France or England. The
only Improvement in the uniforms ~
to give him a better 1T, giving full ef-
feet to his fine qualities"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Report of Number Since New
Law Went Into Effect,
Government Architects Busy with
Omnibus Building Plans
Laurel Found.
TOOK SHELTER FROM STORM.

Washington. July 7.--0mcial dg-
ures Just given out by Controller Of
the Currency Ridgely show that Ken
tucky's record In the matter OF organ
ization of national banks during the
six fiscal years ending June 80 last,
was good. The total number organ
lied during that period in the Blue
grass was sixty, with a combined cap
italizatlon of $4.17o.0o0. OF this
number forty-one had capital less than
$4,000 each. and the other nineteen
each had a capital Of more than that
amount. The total capitalization Of
the smller banks is $1,000. 900. and
that of the larger financial institu-
lions is s3,123,000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Mrs. Thaw Misunderstood.

New York, July T. Judge Olcott
said today that Mrs. Thaw's state
ment OF several days ago. In which
she declared that she and Thaw were
married in Europe and that the cere-
mony In Pittsburg was performed
solely upon the request of Thaw's
mother. was made under a misap-
prehension. He said that the confu-
sion arose through Mrs. Thaw's mis-
understanding a question over the
telephone. and that as a matter Of
fact the Thaws never were married
in Europe.
The first and only marriage cere-
mony was the one performed at
Pittsburg.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
To Exoncratc Dreyfus.

Paris. July T. Upon unquestion-
able authority it may be stated that
Captain Dreyfus will receive full re-
paration at the conclusion of the
present inquiry before che court Of
cessation. This authority declares
that the Dreyfus judgment of the
Rennes court-martial will be annull-
ed without a new trial for the accus-
ed man. and that he will be rehablli-
tated In the service as chief of a
squadron. He will be placed In the
same order Of promotion as before
his trial. Dreyfus will also be pro-
posed for the cross of the Legion of
Honor.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
EXPENSIVE.
Is Present Strike for Operators of
Plum Run Mines.

Steubenville. o.. July T. Grow
Ing tired OF the enormous expenses OF
operating Plum Run Mines on the ba-
sis OF daily wage of $3.50 each for
strlke-breakers the United States
Coal company notified the imported
men they will be paid on a tonnage
basis. The expense Of employing
guards and strike-breakers is 1900
day. 1t is claimed every ton OF coal
mined since April 1 cost tho compa-
ny about $40.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Girl Commits Suicklc.

Bonneville KY. July Miss Net.
tie Warren. daughter of Mrs. Julia
Warren. of this county. was found
drowned in a creek near her mothers
home. The body Jay in shallow water,
face down. and the coroner's jury
found that she had taken her own life.
IL seems that she was In love with
Henry Flannery, a young farmer of
the neighborhood. and her mother had
objected to his calling on her. She
was but fifteen years of age, while
Flannery is several years older.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
APPRENTICESHIP
II CHIEF COLLINS ABOUT EMAN-
CIPATION DAY.
Negroes From Western Tennessee and
kentucky win Throng Pnducah
August y.

Il feel uneasy about the eighth of
August celebrations In Paducah this
year because there will be more ne
u oes In Paducah on that day than
ever before Chief OF Police James
Collins declared this morning.
Louisville. Memphis, Jackson
Tenn. and dozens OF other towns
where they had been permitted to ce.-
citrate, have shut down on them. and
Paducah will be the mecca of all
emancipation celebrators this yeax.
There will be fourteen excursions run
into Paducah. This number having al
ready been announced. and the town
vii, he filled with darkies. II oas
white man IL killed OF lnd!gnitles i'm.
posed on any white girl or woman. {,
Will mean trouble. have taken tim.
by the forelock and have petitioned
the general council for more men. {
can use fifty extra officers and then
not feel secure"
On the success Of the present years
celebrations will depend whether The
negroes will be permitted to celebrate
here again. II there is any trouble
IKE that occurring in other cities, the
authorities doubtless will set their
seal against future demonstrations
The negroes here, however. have been
acting nicely on August eighth. and
few fights were reported last year.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
JURY SECURED.
Ready to Proceed With Famous Har-
gis Murder Case.

BeatUville, KY. July T. A jury
In the famous Hargls Callahan muir
der case was finally accepted just be-
fore the noon recess this afternoon
Most of the jury consists of middle
aged farmers. Two jurors are not
over 23 and three are aged men. The
jurors are John c. Hall. Harvey Al
der. William Cornelius. Joseph Dur
bin. George Roach. J. T. Maloney,
Aaron Hallser. and Elias Newman.
farmers; w. ]. Easter. mill worker:
o. J. Burnett merchant; Flex Cole.
miner. and Thomas Coomer, mill
worker. The jury was not sworn,
pending call of witnesses. but was
admonished and placed in charge of
the ellsor,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
DEATH LIST GROWS.

Chicago, July e. Fifty-one
lives thrown away and 1851 cell
ebrants manned or injured,
some OF them fatally, is the rec
ord OF this years "Glorious"
Fourth, as compiled by cores
pondents OF the Tribune up TO
an early hour today. The loss Of
life almost equals that OF last
year, when 50 persons were
killed, while every record for
the number OF injured was brok-
en-. Almost 1000 more were in
hospitals yesterday or swathed
I'm bandages than ON the day fol-
lowing the holiday last year.
That the death list will continue
TO grow for several days Is in
dicated by large number of
dispatches recording injuries be-
Iieved to be fatal. The deadly toy
pistol was responsible for big
percentage Of the injuries and
six OF the dead. How many Of
the injured are infected with the
germ OF tetanus cannot be esti-
mated.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
DEFENSE May Change Plans.

New York, July 7.--Intimations
are heard that the defense may have
to change their present plans in the
fight for the life of Harry Thaw
charged with the murder of stanford
White. Instead of trying TO prove
emotional insanity they will ask for
the appointment of commission to
ascertain II Thaw is sane. This sud
den contemplated change It is said
is brought about by the complete fail
ure of counsel for Thaw to unearth
any real evidence that White sought
to renew his relations with Mrs. Thaw
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
TAX RECEIPT
MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION
FOR SALOON LICENSE.
General Council May Take Steps TO
Compel Collection of Ad
Valorem faxes.

Business concerns, which require
license to do business In Paducah.
will soon be taken out OF the tax
lodging column. il a resolution to be
introduced in the general council
passes. The resolution will require a
presentation of the receipt for the
proprietors ad valorem taxes with
his application for a license to do
business.
This Is aimed primarily at certain
saloon keepers. who. 1t is said, are
in arrears about $500 in city taxes
They can not do business without
license and until they pay their tax
es this will be refused.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
5000 Banks Organized.

Washington, July Undressing
statistics regarding the growth Of the
national banking system since 1900,
when the law went into effect. permit
ting the organization Of banks with a
capital Of only $4,000. is contained
in report from the comptroller's Of
flee. Under the law there have been
organized 02O banks with a total
capitalization OF almost $4,000. 900.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
HEARST FOR BRYAN
WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR
THE NOMINATION.
New York yellow Journalist Express
cs Choice of Folk for Second
Place.

San Francisco. Cal, July Com
gresham William II. Hearst, in an
interview said tonight:
IL would like to state very posi-
lively that I'll not be a candidate for
the Democratic presidential nomina-
ton In 1908"
He favors the nomination of Bry-
an, and is favorable toward Folk and
opposed to the suggestion of Bailey.
He suggests. ticket headed by Bry-
an. Folk and Stevenson.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
DIR. James for Congress.

Louisville, KY. July T. DR.. A.
d. James, of Penrod, Muhlenburg
county. former United States mar
shall for the western district of Ken
lucky will be candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for congress
from the Third district. DR.. James
has formerly declared himself in the
race. July f6 at Bowling Green the
convention will be held. DR.. James
opponents are James Oliver, Of Scott
Vile. Allen county. and George Ba-
ker of Central City.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Interesting Himself In Drawing
STANDARD Oil Indictments.

Cleveland, July Ito direct the
opening of the governments prosecu-
ton of the Standard Oil company, OIL
yer e. Pagin. special United States
assistant attorney general is here. He
is concerned especially with the draw
ing of indictments. which will be pre-
pared in advance. He is consulting
with United States District Attorney
Sullivan. Pagin will visit other cities
in which the fight is to be waged
against the oil trust.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Clark Again HonOred.

Oyster Bay. July T. The presi-
dent this afternoon appointed to
place on the Interstate commerce
commission, T.. c. Clark. grand chief
OF the order of railroad conductors.
Clark was a member of the anthra'
cite coal commission, which settled
the coal strike three years ago.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Bryan Has Developed.

London. July THE Times is de-
voting much space to William Jen-
nings Bryan. II says the Nebraskan
has developed greatly by travel and
study. The paper says Bryan has
lived strenuously since ne came to
London early in the week. with hard
ly minute he could call his own.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Barn and Tobacco Burn.

Mayfeld. July THE big tobacco
barn of Esq. John Morris burned
down Wednesday night about IL
o'clock The barn is located SOUTH
of the city near the home OF s. r.
Douthit and the origin Of the fire is
unknown. The barn contained a large
amount of tobacco and the loss will
reach several thousand dollars. Usher
Wright G. Davis, the insurance Arm,
had $4,000 on the tobacco and ST.
500 on the building.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Cruisers Crew Rebels.

vigo, Spain, July Z. About 200
members OF the Russian cruiser Took
at anchor in this harbor rebelled to-
day. A number dressed in citizens
clothing left the cruiser, while 9TH
ers we're kept aboard by officers arm
ed with revolvers. Members Of the
crew previously tried to rebel while
the Took was at Suez.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Meet French Presidr nj .

Paris. July 7.-Mr. and Mrs Long
worth called at the presidents palace
today. accompanied by Ambassador
and Mrs. Mccormick. The French
president received the American guests
without the observance of the least
ceremony.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Dead Mans Chauffeur Testi.
fics 10 Meetings.
Frequently Dined Together AZ Res
taurant, Before and After
Thaw Marriage.
HANSON UNDER SURVEILLANCE.

New York. July T. Mrs. Harry
X. Thaw's daily visit to her husband
In the Tombs prison was very briei
today. She remained scarcely more
than ten minutes In the prison. and
after leaving there went to the Offices
OF her husbands attorneys
That Mrs. Thaw and Stanford
White were on friendly terms up to
last September is the assertion made
In a signed statement given out to-
day by John Burns. VINO was employ
cd by white as a chauffeur. Burns
says iE his statement that on two oc-
caslons. once in February and again
In September. 1905. the electric cab
which he drove was placed at Mrs.
Thaw's disposal by White. The first
OF these occasions was before her
marriage. the second was five months
after u. In each instance. according
to the chauffeur. she was taken from
a restaurant to her hotel. and in
neither case did white accompany
her.
Burns says that the use OF the
electric machine was discontinued at
that time. he says, because OF the
persistent following Of the cab by
men riding bicycles, on foot and also
In hansoms. runabouts and automo-
biles
"fn nine moaths." says Burns,
taking out the time Mr.. white was
In Europe and Canada. my employer
never once entered the electric han.
som In the company OF a woman 9th
or than Mrs. White. whom he fire.
quently took to sherry's for dinner
"rhe first time ever saw the pre-
sent Mrs. .Thaw was In February be,
tween ~ and o'clock in the morn
ing. standing with a company OF men
and women on the sidewalk In front
OF Rectors. Mr. White escorted her
to the machine and put her in, say
ing 10 me: Take this lady home aud
then come right back for me- Sever
al weeks later I took Mr.. White to a
restaurant in West Twenty-sixth
street. Hardly had Mr.. White reach
ed the sidewalk. when hanson
appeared from Broadway. pulled up
and Miss Nesbit Jumped to the side
walk and approached White. saying.
as she held out her hands: Hello.
stannle. how have you benz Mr.
White shook hands lie seemed anx.
ious to get up the stoop. They talk
ed for a few minutes and he badr
her goodnight He then hurried into
the restaurant and she got into her
hanson and was driven OFF.
"The second time Miss Nesbit
rode In Mr.. Whites cab was in the
latter part OF September. after his
return from Europe. had gone TO
Rectors to get him from dinner.
lie came out on the sidewalk with
three men. besides himself and two
women. one OF whom was Miss Mes
bit.
Take these two women home,
Johnnie he said 10 me.
IL never once took Mr.. White TO
his studio In Madison Square tower
in the company OF woman and !
never saw a woman enter there"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
JAMES n. ECKLES.
Slated for the Presidency OF the New
York Life.

New York, July T. In insurance
circles here II is stated that former
Comptroller OF the Currency James
n. Eckles of Chicago. is slated for
president OF the New York Life In
surance company to succeed Alexan-
der Il. Orr.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Architects Kept Busy.

Washington. July THE once of
the supervising architect of the treas
ury is busily engaged in putting into
effect the omnibus public building
bill recently passed by congress. Ad-
vertlsements are being sent out at the
rate of twenty to twenty-five a day
asking for bids for public buildings to
be erected
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
ON THE TRAIN
Naval Constructor Joseph Woodward
Dies At Night.

Washington. July t. The navy
department today received a dis
patch from Admiral Brownson.
aboard the Overland train at Banff.
Canada. bound for Puget Sound. tell
ing of the sudden death last night on
the train of Naval Constructor JOS
eph Woodward of the United States
navy. He was on his way to the Pa
cific coast to attend the trial trip os
the new battleship Nebraska.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Tom Cockrill Mean.

Beattyville. KY. J. Tom
Cockrill has furnished the only ex-
element during the preliminary trial
of Judge James Hargis for the alleged
murder of ]. B. Marcum, and today
he made an attack on three OF the
newspaper correspondents. threatening
them with violence and offering to
kick the last one of tho new paper
men out OF town.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Heard Mr., Bryan.

Franklin Macveigh. of Chicago,
who heard Mr. Bryan's speech on July
4, said to your correspondent:
His recognition of the white mans
burden, unless It shall remain a pious
abstraction. must lead him, II he ever
gets the power. to concrete acts dis
from what one would ex-
pect from an avowed imperialist."
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

Washington. July T. Effective
July 10 the following Kentucky post
Offices get additional clerks: Padu-
cab. Lexington. Frankfort. 5000
each; Danville, $500; Paris. $500;
Georgetown and Mt. Sterling. $500
each.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Kcntucky,s Rural Routes.

A statement issued by the post
Office department today shows the
number of rural free delivery routes
in the state Of Kentucky on July u to
have been 1.564. with 90 petitions
pending.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
OUT OF His HEAD.
Was Gallant Admiral RoicstvcnsISy
When He Ordered ~ Surrender.

Cronstadt July AT the court
martial trial OF Admiral Rojestvensks
for the surrender of the Bedovi in the
battle OF the Sea of Japan. the sur
geons of the Bedovi testified that Ro-
jestvensky. owing to his wounds. was
partly out of his head. irresponsible
and incapable of passing orders to
surrender.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

Steudenvll,e. July 7.-Coroner
Campbell competed the inquest In the
case of Frank Kllnasana who was
shot Sunday and died later. He holds
mine guards, unknown to him, re-
sponsible for the death. The Glens
Run Coal company today began evic-
ton proceedings against number Of
striking miners.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Laurel Is Found.

Washington. July THE missing
light house tender Laurel Is located.
The Laurel anchored under Lobos
light June 25 to July 2. waiting less
wind. She sailed for Guantanamo
July s. Lobos light is in the old Ba-
hama channel north Of Cuba.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
SECRETARY TAFT
Calls on President at Sycamore Hill
Today.

Oyster Bay, July SECRETARY Of
War Taft was in conference with the
president this morning. Matters rel
alive to the Panama canal the army
and the Philippines were discussed.
Before leaving Sycamore Hill Nj. Taft
showed the president a draft Of the
speech he is to make at Greensboro.
N c.. Monday night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
Tips Bislystok.

st. Petersburg. July THE Duma
today began discussion of the report
OF the Bialpstok massacres. None of
the ministers we're present during the
debate. Speakers severely criticised
the governm ant.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07
GERM MAN COMPANIES
MUST MEET OBLIGATIONS IN
SAN FRANCISCO.
Emperor william Warns Them That
They Must Not shirk Duty to
Victims OF Disaster.

San Francisco, July T. Emperor
william. of Germany, has sent out
Official warning to German insurance
companies that they must not shirk
their obligations to the sufferers by
the San Francisco disaster.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

Oysters cannot live in the Baltic
Sea. the reason being that II is not
salty enough. They can only live In
water that contains at least 81 parts
of salt to every 1000 parts of water
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

after their marriage. Unless this evil
dcnce Is found il robs the defense of
any chance to plead Justification or
emotional insanity.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

Mr.. julius Tick. of the Kentucky
Iron and Steel company. will leave to-
day for st. Louis and Chicago on
business.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

By the consent Of the people OF
Paducah. The sun has the Iarg-
est circulation i'm the city and
county. The average for June
was 1O72 a day.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-07-07

Partly cloudy with probably
occasional showers tonight or
Sunday. The highest tempcrs-
ture reached yesterday was 80
and the lowest reached this
morning was 6S.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1906-03-09
Bird City.

One Of the most terrific Billiards
that has visited this part for several
years occurred here last Friday.
Mrs. A G. Trickett died at her
home in Bird City on the 25th Of Feb
ruary. She had been i'll but a short
time. She was taken first with in
f1ammatOry rheumatism, then with
typhoid fever, which caused her death.
She leaves a husband, one son, one
daughter and many friends to mourn
her death. The funeral services were
held at the Methodist church in Bird
City, Rev. COopedge preaching the
sermon, after which the body was ten
derby laid to rest in the Bird City
cemetery.
A fine snow commenced falling last
Monday morning and continued to
fall until Tuesday morning. 1t was
accompanied with almost no wind and
therefore laid a lovely white mantle
OF about six inches evenly all over the
prairie.
We are greatly pleased to report
A. R Smutz much better at this writ
ing.
Several people from Bird City at
tended the funeral Of Mr.. NOrdOft
Sunday last.
A new restaurant was started in
Bird City last week, with Mrs. Drath
as proprietor. Sunny jim