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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
No Nearer Solution.

Louisville. May 2i.-The detectives
police and coroner are today no near
err solution to the mystery surround
ing the find of a mans head in the
Ohio river near Shawnee park than
they were twenty-four hours ago. Not
the slightest clew that would lead TO
the Identification has so far been
found. All cling TO the murder theory
and are working along that line.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
RUNS AMUCK
MANIAC KILLS WIFE AND AS
sAULTS DAUGHTER.
il Felled With Chair and Jumps ON
Two story building With
out Injury.

Elmyra. n. Y, May "a Leon
Kieffer, insane and angered at his
family because he was to
b. removed to an asy-
lum today. beat his wife's
head to a pulp with a shovel and
hammer. leaving her for dead and at
tackled his daughter A neighfor fell
ed Kleffer with a chair. The daugh-
ter escaped serious injury. Kieffer
then crawled to the top of a two sto-
ry house and jumped OF unhurt. Mrs.
Kiefer is dying. The man was ar
rested
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Arrested for Theft.

VIII Mitchell colored. was arrested
this afternoon by Patrolman Cross on
the charge of stealing a number OF
yaluables from John X. Hendrick. MIR
Hendrick is moving from Smithland
20 house on Broadway near Eighth
street. Several articles OF furniture
we're stolen. Mitchell is driver for a
secondhand dealer and said a negro
sold the things to him and he went
out after them.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Geneva. May 24.-Facts were male
known today concerning an attempt
Saturday during the ceremonies in
connection with the opening of the
Slmplon tunnel at Demmossola. Italy
10 assassinate King Victor Emmanuel
by anarchists. II was frustrated only
through the watchfulness of detec-
tives.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Cleveland. May ga w. e. Judd.
former manager of the Republic Oil
company. has lost his position. His
dismissal followed fhe acknowledge
ment OF the ownership OF the Re
public by the Standard company.
Judd Is summoned to appear before
tho Interstate commsrce commission.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
DEFENSE RESTS.
Case of Girl Murderer VIII Go 10
Jury Late Tomorrow.

New York. May "a Further ties
timony that Josephine Terranova
was insane when she murdered her
aunt and uncle was adductd today in
the trial OF the 17-year-old Italian
girl The defense will close today.
The state will offer expert testimony
to ribut the plea of the defense OF
mental responsibility on the part
of the girl when the deed was COM
mitted. The case probably will go to
the jury late tomorrow.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
INCREASE
Ten Per Cent Advance In Cotton Mill
Wages.

Danielson, Conn, May "a No
tees are posted in the cotton mills
of ten per cent increase in wages
to take effect at once. The increase
affects 10000 operatives in numer-
Gus fiourishing mills in this section
of tbs state. The cotton manufactur-
ing industry was never in a more
fiourishing condition.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Princess Ena's Farewell.

London. May 24.-Prlncess Ena. Of
Battenberg, left today for Madrid
where her marriage to King Alfonso
takes place next week. All along the
route from Kensington Palace to Vic
toria station the future queen was cor.
daily saluted by the people. The
princess is accompanied by her mother
and two brothers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Bet,ie Owen DELAYED.

Delay in getting on the ways Will
prevent the Bette Owen resuming its
regular trips to Brookport and the
Illinois side until the middle or last
part of next week. The inactivity Of
the ferry is not the cause OF the
owners. but rush of work on the
ways here and other places.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Two Boys Drowned.

South Haven. Mich. May "a. =
Scott Shepherd. OF Chicago. aged 10,
and Clarence Coleman. OF Kalama-
ZOO. Mich. were drowned today be-
fore the eyes of the Shepherd and
Coleman families. who were having a
family picnic at the laloe. They Slip
ped into the water from a raft. and
elutching each other in the water,
sank before aid could reach them.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
shattered rostonlce Safe.

Newport, KY. May 2f.-The big
safe at the Fort Thomas postoffice was
badly shattered by burglars early this
morning. The discovery was made by
Special Clerk Vim. Ross. when ht
reached the Office at Z a. m. He found
the door twisted out Of shape and was
unable 10 open II.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Buy Material Al Home.

Washington. May "a The sen
ate committee on finance today IA
vorably reported a resolution direct
ing that materials for the Panama
canal shall be of domestic production
and manufacture. unless tho president
sesms the bids for the same exorbl
fant.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Philadelphia. May 24.--At a meet
ing of the board OF directors of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company, q
committee was appointed to lnvesti-
gate the allegations recently made be-
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion that certain officers OF the Penn
sylvania railroad hold stock in several
coal companies.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Patrick Hearing Ended.

New York. May 24.-The hearing
before Recorder Goff to determine
whether or not Albert r. Patrick
shall be granted a new trial on the
charge of causing the death OF VIII
liam Marsh Rice was practically con-
cluded today. The recorders deci-
sion is expected in a few days.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
DOUMA Is UNEASY
UNDER THREATS
Government Encouraging Peas
ants in Opposition
Plot Exposed and Frustrated TO Assas-
sinate King Emmanuel Of
Italy.
DISORDERS IN MARTINIQUE

st. Petersburg. May 24.-Members
of the douma are receiving numerous
threatening letters especially from
peasants and Jews who are dissatis-
fed with the course of events. The
government is encouraging opposition
to the douma in every form in which
1t presents itself. Even the socialists
are becoming alarmed. where extrem-
lists violently denounce the douma.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
RACING COMMISSION.
Is Enjoined From Interfering VIII,
Douglas Park.

Louisville. Ky. May 24-Judge
Evans In the federal court sustained
an Injunction against the Kentucky
racing commission to prevent Interior
ence with the proposed meet at Doug
las park.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
PESO TOO VALUABLE.
Senator Lodge VIII Introduce Bill ia
Cut Down Coin.

Washington May 2i.-Lodge an
nounced in the senate today that he
would call up tomorrow the measure
authorizing the Philippine commission
to lower the amount of silver In the
Philippine coins of that metal to pre-
vent expectation for its bullion value
The present price of silver Is so high
that the Philippine peso is worth more
for bullion than its face value.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
FOURTH OF JULY
Grafton viii BE Delivered BY Presi-
dent At Oyster Bay.

New York. May "a President
Roosevelt. has accepted the invita-
ton of the clergymen and business
men of Oyster Bay to speak at the
Fourth of July celebration in the
opera house there. in which Sunday
and public school children will take
part.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Vandals Destroy Beds.

Hopklnsvlle, KY, May PA to-
bacco plant bed containing about $50
square yards, on the farm Of L. l..
Leavill, one of the largest farmers OF
this county was visited last night by
unknown parties and the plants total
ly destroyed by being dug up with
hoes. Some clues have been secured
and Mr.. Leavlll says he knows all the
parties were white men.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Cleveland. o., May 24.-An earth
quake shock. lasting forty-eight sec
onds. was recorded here today on the
seismograph at st. Ignatlus college
The initial movement came from thu
East and the return shock from the
West.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
EXC s.SSES CHARGED
IN STATE PRINTING
OF AT LEAST $40, 900

Frankfort. KY, May "a. -
Acknowledgement Hays charges
that state printing excess charg-
es to the amount OF at least
100000 are In question. and
that he desires any persons
, about'to bid ON state printing to
know that litigation is likely to
follow any state printing con
tract. He speaks particularly OF
the printing OF teachers record
and grade books. No more con-
tracts can be let, as the state
already has four years supply
on hand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
To Take Party Woodward.

Paris. May "a Major II. b. Her
sey left this evening for Tromsoe.
Norway. where he will meet and
conduct to Danes Island the first par
ty Of the Wellman polar expedition.
Eighteen joiners will accompany Ma
jor Hersey to put together the tim
Der and canvass shed In which the
dirigible balloon will be housed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
CUMBERLAND BRANCH
OUT OF EXISTENCE
BY MERGER TODAY

Des Moinss, Iowa, May "a
The Cumberland branch OF the
Presbyterian church passed out
of existence this morning. when
Moderator Hunter Corbett off,
cially established the union OF
Presbyterian church. The an
Presbrt titan church. The an
nounoement was followed by
cheers. The existing boards Of
the two churches will carry on
their work in harmony this
year. There will be no actual
consolidation until 1907.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
STANDARD OIL
PUT ON RACK BY INTERSTATE
COMMERCE COMMISSION.
Many Attorneys Present and Start
ling Developments Are
Looked For.

Cleveland. May 2i.-The inter-
stale commerce commission began an
Investigation OF the Standard Oil
company here today. Many witnesses
are summoned and II Is expected
there will be some startling develop
ments.A dozen Standard Oil and rail-
way attorneys are In attendance.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Political Disorders,

Port De France Martinique May
Recommendations continue here
due TO natu"el race hatred stimulated
for election purposes. Random shots
are fired and insults are being offere l
to whites, who maintain a judicious
calm. closely guarding their property
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Washington. May "a Senator
Knox yesterday gave notice OF an
amendment to the diplomatic aud
consular appropriation bill to raise
the diplomatic post at Constantine
pie from a legation 20 an embassy
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

New Castle. May "a Peter Bra
ley was given two years for accesso-
ry 10 his father In killing Len Bal
lard. John Dowley. prominent
Young man. was given three years
for horse stealing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
WILL RESIST.
Saloon Men VIII Attempt TO Raise Lid
In Louisville.

Louisville. Ky, May 24.-Saloon-
keepers at a meeting this morning de-
cided to resist the Sunday closing or
der. which goes into effect Sunday
The board of public safety will order
arrests.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Burton VIII Not Resign.

Washington. May "a Senator
Burton. of Kansas. convicted OF prac-
ticing before the postofiioe depart
ment for personal gain, announced
he will not resign from the senate.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Kansas City. Mo-. May 24--Frank
Gotch defeated Tom Jenkins for the
championship Of America as catch
as-catch-can. Gotch won the FIRST and
third falls.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
THE WEATHER.

Probably showers and local
thunder storms tonight and FRI
day. The highest temperature
reached yesterday was DO, and the
lowest today was o..
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

lightning clouds are always near
the ground. They are seldom at a
greater height than 1000 feet.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24
Richardson Is RcnomInated.

Owensboro. KY. May 24.-Con-
gresham James Richardson was re-
nominated by the democrats of the
Third Kentucky district at Greenyille
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

New York. May 24.-Mrs. Jener-
son Davis had a restless night but Is
much better this morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

The circulation of The Sun
for the month Of April was
4,Ofs, n day average.
Business instinct tells you
that IL IL the paper that
tells its circulation daily that
merits your confidence.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-05-24

Detective Will Baker is seriously
III at his home on the north side.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10
HILLsBoRo.

Hillsboro, July DIR. l.. B. Allen
and wife of Mt. Pleasant, spent Sum
day with Mrs. Caller.
The Ladies' Aid society cleared SIS
at their dinner July A.
Miss Lena Mickewait has sold her
property here and will make her home
with her sister, Mrs. Potter.
George Laird Of Mount Pleasant, ac-
companied Miss -Dollie Alton home
from Mount Pleasant Saturday and
spent Sunday in town.
Rev. Munster did not hold services
at Big Mound yesterday afternoon, as
he conducted the funeral services of
William Viewer at Cedar.
Mrs. Mabel Lynn and children Of
Donnelson are visiting Mrs. Lynn's
mother, Mrs. Martha Harlan.
Gene Bryson and family spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday at Farming
ton.
Joe Wilson and family visited the
family Of John Meddough in Cotton
wood yesterday
Frank sprott has gone to Mount
Pleasant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10
DouDS.

Douds, July 9.-Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Parks of Madison, Wis, who have
been visiting their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Morrison of Leando,
started on their return trip home Sat-
urday.
The semi annual meeting Of the
Douds-Leando Savings bank was held
at the bank Friday. The business of
the bank was found highly satisfac-
tory and a handsome sum was added
to the surplus found in addition to de-
claring dividend. The directors pres
emit from Ottumwa were j. H. Merrill
president, and w. T. Harper, Jr. They
were met here by Mesdames ]. H
Merrill, Samuel Mahon, William Dag
gett and III. Metz, all of Ottumwa, the
party taking dinner with friends in
town.
The following party arrived in town
in an automobile Sunday evening, and
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Rambo: Mrs. Anna Belt, Miss Fern
Belt and Leon Belt Of Maxwell, and
Miss Gertrude Wedieberg of Abba.
The party returned home this morn
ing accompanied by Miss Mabel RAM
bo
Carpenters have commenced the
erection of the cottage residence for
d. B. Kirlendall.
AT the meeting Of the board of di-
rectors Of this school district held
Monday, Miss Nellie d. Morrow and
Miss Jennie Ferris were elected teach
ers for rooms Nos. and respect
lively, for the ensuing school year, COM
mencing the second Monday in Sep
TENDER.
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CHARLTON.

Charlton. July 9.-The Woodman
Circle lodge went to Abba Sunday to
attend the unwilling of monument
at the grave of Mrs. J. e. Waugh, I'M
der the auspices Of the order here as
Mrs. Waugh was resident Of this city
and member Of the lodge here. A
great many members Of the Woodman
Of the World were also In attendance.
The Charlton band furnished the music
for the occasion.
Smoke Noxal Club SC Cigar.
Lew Champlin returned to Ames this
morning after pleasant visit with
relatives and friends.
p. P. West returned to his home in
Illinois Saturday after q visit at the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10
YOUNG BRIDE PASSES AWAY.
Was Married in Hospital and Lives
But One Month After Ceremony.


But One Month After Ceremony.
Married when no hopes were enter
tanned for her recovery from a serious
Illness, her honeymoon spent on her
deathbed in the hospital and dying aft.
er one brief month of welded life, are
the three pathetic chapters in the mar
ital history of Mrs. Agnes Durbin, who
passed away early yesterday morning
at the Mercy hospital in Des Moines.
Mrs. Durbin was beautiful young
woman, only girl in years, being but
is years old at the time of her death.
She is a sister Of Arthur Deylin, 249
Valley street, from whose residence
the funeral cortege will start tomor-
row when the last sad rites are held.
Mrs. Durbin was daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Devlin of Chillicothe,
and was married to Charles F. Durbin
| in the hospital at Des Moines on the
evening Of June 6. Mr.. Durbin's home
is in Creston, but he has been resid-
ing in Des Moines for some time.
The remains arrived in Ottumwa
yesterday afternoon and the funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
ST. Patrick's Catholic church. Rev.
James Dunnion will offlciate at the ser
vices. Interment will be made In the
Calvary cemetery.
| The Durr Funeral.
| The last sad rites over the remains
Of Mrs. Salome Durr who passed
away at her home, ZIG North
Jefferson street, Thursday evening
were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
in the Methodist Episcopal church at
Batavia. Rev. J. NJ McElroy assisted
by Rev. Shook Of the Methodist church
at Batavia, conducted the services, In
terment being made in the Batavia
cemetery. The pail bearers were John
Brown, S. @. Publer. Robert Davidson
Fl. Ogden and DR.. Baldridge Of Batavia
and William Armstrong of Ottumwa
A number of friends and relatives &C
cmopnnied the remains from this city
and attended the services.
The Lager obsequIes.
The funeral services over the re
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home of his uncle. p p. Smith.

home OF his uncle, p. P. Smith.
Miss Carrie Duckworth returned FRI,
day to her home in Knoxville.
Mrs Maud Nethers and baby or Des
Moines, are visiting in the city with
Mrs. Nether's mother, Mrs. John Fox.
Mrs. John Bennett arrived from Milo
Saturday for an over Sunday visit with,
friends.
The infant baby Of Mr. and Mrs. Ir-
win Waynick is quite sick.
Alva Palmer spent Sunday In
Humeston.
w. Timmons of Des Moines is
spending few days in the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10

Miss Halle Hirst. 1920 North Wa.
pello street, arrived home this morning
on the Rock Island from Kirkville
where she has been visiting relatives
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

from saturdays DAILY
Sargent, the careful Apothecary.
Miss Cora Garretson of Floris is Wis
iting at the home of her brother George
Lester who resides on Lillian street.
]. H. Mccarthy, 223 North Mclean
street, left this afternoon for weeks
visit in Hiteman.
Born this morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Whalen, 1850 East Main street, a
son.
| Miss Jessie Manatrey of Fairfield
was in the city last evening and at
tended the opening Of the Country club.
Mrs. G. e. Weldon, 3OS Richmond
avenue, left this morning on the Rock
Island for Keosauqua, where she will
visit relatives.
Mrs Annie Deburn Of Eldon return
ed home this morning on the Rock
Island after a visit at the home of Mrs.
Rosa Kramer, 403 Second street.
Mrs. John Caughlan of Moravia, re-
turned home this morning on the Mil
waukee after visiting at the home of
her mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Minnick.
Misses Vertie and Edna Armstrong.
225 West Fourth street, left last even
| ing on Burlington No. for Fairfield,
where they will visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Wilcox of Bloom
field left yesterday afternoon on the
Wabash, after visiting Mrs. w. A.
| Leadham, sos Richmond avenue.
Miss Jessie Farnsworth, who resides
on South Walnut street, left this
morning on the Milwaukee for visit
with relatives in Mystic
Elder and Mrs G. p. Wolf, 223 South
Moore street, returned yesterday from
Udell, where they have been visiting
friends and relatives.
Miss Deah McCreery of Abba return
ed home this afternoon on Burlington
No. 10, after visiting friends in the
city.
Miss Mamie Johnson of Blakesburg
returned home this morning on the
Milwaukee, after visiting at the home
of J. A. Bailey, who resides south of
the city.
Mrs. ]. A. Baker who resides south
west OF the city presented the Courier
office this morning with box of luc-
ious apricots and a box of Peoria
plums.
Miss Clara Buchanan Of Floris re-
turned home this morning on the Rock
Island after a visit at the home of Mrs
Sarah Buchanan, ZIG North Davis
street.
Miss Anna Cresswell Of Lenox re
turned home this morning on Burling
ton No. 8 after visit at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Walker, 40e
Chester avenue.
Miss Matte Killion of Lenox who has
been visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mercer, 20S North Davis
street, returned home this morning on
Burlington No. 8.
Misses Catherine. Mary and Jose
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-10
The Fair
11S e. Main St.

Clarence Johnson, who resides on
North Court street.
Mrs. Evelyn Gatlin of Mystic return
ed home this morning on the Milwau-
kee after visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs L. M. Carpenter, 1921 North
Court street.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Herman Of What
Cheer, returned home this morning on
the Rock Island after visit at the
home Of Miss Elizabeth Leibfarth, 213
East Main street.
Mrs. D. r. King of Centerville, who
has been visiting at the home Of Mrs
Charles Carlson, IA James street, re-
turned home this morning on the Rock
Island.