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The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
SMART GIRL
Saves big Lawyers Fee by Marrying
Lawyer.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Feb. 22.-
Miss Edna Dickerson, who inherited
an estate valued at $2,0OO,OOO from
her cousin, Alfred Johnson, of Min
neapolis, was married yesterday to
Simon Kruse, a lawyer of Chicago,
Miss Dickerson was formerly stem
ographer in Chicago, and was occa-
sionally employed by Mr.. Kruse, who
later acted as her attorney during
the long legal fight over the Johnson
will, waged by relatives who we're
cut out by its provisions.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

Hopkinsvlle, KY, Feb. 22.-John
W. Landrum. of Mayfeld, is in the
city to interest the merchants and
manufacturers in the Cairo and
Cumberland Gap railroad, which is
to traverse Kentucky and connect
eastern and western trunk lines. The
promoters of the road have financed
the enterprise by floating a s12,5OO,-
900 issue of bonds.
The road was projected fifteen
years ago. and surveys were made,
but efforts at that time to secure
sufficient money to construct the line
failed The good feature of the pro-
posed road have been apparent, and
lately French capital has been inter-
ested and actual work has been
started. Six miles between Mayfield
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
Anti-Forcign Spirit Caused II.

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-Accord-
ing to DR.. Ayres, who has been en-
gagged in hospital work in North
China and in Missionary work for
the Southern Baptist church says
that the trouble now brewing in Chi
ma is directly attributable to deep
seated and unconquerable antipathy
toward foreigners. The feeling is
spreading, he said, and a revolution
is imminent. DR.. Ayers has just re-
turned from the Orient.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
Celebrated i'm CITY.

Today is the birthday of George
Washington, Father of Our Coun-
try" and it is being generally cele-
brated in the county and city. The
banks, postofiice, railroad shops and
city and county schools are closed.
and nearly everyone is observing the
holiday.
The weather is ideal and could not
be better. The streets were crowded
this morning with persons enjoying
the day, the weather helping to bring
them out. In some parts of the city
boys were playing baseball and from
every indication it was summer time.
On account of this being a national
holiday the weather report was not
sent here. but local prognosticators
say the weather will continue until
night clear and warm. Merchants
threw open their doors to admit the
fresh air and sunshine and everyone
is enjoying the weather and holiday.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
VALET JONES
Will Swear Just as He Did Before,
Ii Il said.

New York, Feb. 22.-The state
ment is made today on the authority
of an official connected with the dis
trict attorneys Office that Charles f.
Jones, formerly valet to Millionaire
William Rice. for whose murder AL
bert Patrick, the attorney, is under a
sentence of death in New York, will
repeat his confession on which Pat
rick was convicted when he is called
as a witness in the hearing of Pat
rick's motion for a new trial. Jones
recently disappeared from his home
in Texas.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
George WashingtOn's Birthday
Celebrated Everywhere.
In Paducah There Has Been Little
business and General
Holiday.
NO FORMAL CELEBRATIONS.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. "a
Washington's birthday was generally
observed throughout the government
departments and places of business
today with the exception of congress,
which met as usual.
Senator McCreary, of Kentucky,
read Washington's farewell address
in accordance with the time-honored
custom which has prevailed in the
senate.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
MEXICAN VETERANS
Are at Washington Working For
Bigger Pensions.

Washington. Feb. 22.-Fifty vet
erans of the vast army that served
in the Mexican war are here today.
They come to demand of congress
increased pensions footing five mil
lions the first year. They estimate
that during the next year twenty
five per cent. of veterans will die,
and within five or ten years all will
pass away.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
GROSVENOR'S FRIENDS
Say He Did Not Seek Congressional
Nomination.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 22.-It is
denied by constituents in Ohio thar
a denomination as congressman was
sought by General Chas. II. Grosve-
nor, aged 73. After having served
twenty years in congress he will
probably seek a diplomatic appoint
ment. Friends have a move to that
end on foot.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
PIPE LINES
Are to BE Placed Under Interstate
Commerce Law.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. "a
Representative Rhinock, of Ken
lucky, introduced bill in the house
today to make oil pipe lines COM
mon carriers, and placing them un-
der restrictions of the Interstate COM
mercial law.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
Travelling Representative of Lumber
Company Found at Lexington.

Lexington. KY, Feb. CIV. ID.
Maddox, travelling representative
of the Kentucky Veneering and Lum-
Der company was found dead in a
room at the Phoenix Hotel this morn
ing. He committed suicide by shoot
Ing himself through the heart. He
had been drinking.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
Atlanta to Have Exposition in 1910.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 22.-It has
been definitely decided to hold the
Southern Industrial exposition in
this city in 1910. Two hundred
thousand dollars of the $500, 900
wanted has been subscribed. A
charter for the exposition company
will be Immediately applied for.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

The /. c. shops were almost de-
serted this morning in celebration of
Washington birthday.
Only those who have to work in
order that the traffic department
keep going are on duty at the shops.
The clerk is in the master mechanics
Office and dispatchers are the only
men employed in their usual work.
Many railroad men are out hunting
and fishing and enjoying a day of
rest.
The schools, too. are closed and
the children are enjoying a holiday.
Some rooms yesterday afternoon
held exercises and entertainments in
honor of the birthday of the father
of our country.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
PaduCah Commercial Club is After the
Next State Farmers Convention.

The Commercial club wants the
next meeting of the State Farmers
Institute, and is mailing a letter to
the delegates to the annual conven-
tion which will be held Feb. 27-2S,
and March 1st, at Frankfort, asking
that they vote for Paducah for next
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
HOCH SEEMS CONFIDENT.
Says He Will Not Hang and VIII Not
Suicide.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Johan Hoch,
sentenced to be hanged Friday, de-
clared today that he would not COM
init suicide, neither would he be
hanged. II is feared that Mrs. Emily
Fiscker Hoch, whose evidence con-
victed her husband. will commit sui
eide and she is being carefully
watched
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

years meeting.
This organization is composed OF
the best farmers in the state and
has a big membership and'&he club
believes if their convention could be
brought to Paducah it would be the
means of advertising this section OF
the state in a splendid manner.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
Governor of Pckin.

London. Feb. 22.--According to
the correspondent at Shanghai of the
Post the Taotai of Shanghai has been
appointed governor of Pekin, high
honor and significant in view OF the
recent conflict over the foreign
courts of Shanghai.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
THEY WANT UNCLE SAM TO
SAVE THE DAY.

Berlin, Feb. 22.-The opin-
ion prevails that only mediation
by Henry White, the ranking
American representative at the
Algieras conference on Moroc-
can affairs, can bring an agree
ment. There is general feel
ing In favor Of appealing to the
United States to smooth over
the dangerous rivalry which Is
keeping the European nations
apart.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
THE OUTLOOK
CHINESE OVER HERE SAY lit
WILL BEGIN FEB. 81.
A Returned Missionary Says Hatred
For Foreigners Caused
IL All.

Manila, Feb. 22.-Advices brought
here by the Chinese. say that the
outbreak against foreigners in Chi
ma will occur Feb. "a.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

The accounting department offices
of the street car and gas companies
were closed today on account OF
Washington's birthday.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

Peace of mind is quite often the
result of a piece of mind.
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22
ONE KILLED
And Three Hurt by Collision at Car
negie, Pa.

Carnegie, Pa, Feb. ga through
freight trab4 on the Panhandle col
lided with yard engine here today.
The yard engine was overturned and
Engineer McKenna was killed. Three
other trainmtn were injured. one of
whom will die
The Paducah sun., 1906-02-22

The man who attempts to make
logic of love Is hopeiessly lost.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
RUSSIAN POLICE
ARE REs|GN|NC
Acute Revival Of Terrorism
Throughout the Empire is
The Immediate Cause.
MAY Be REPLACED BY TROOPS
People Demanding Punishment Of
Those Concerned In Whipping Of
Anna Smirnon.

st. Petersburg Aug. 1s,-Since the
acute revival Of terrorism the ministry
OF the interior has been flooded with
complaints forwarded by chiefs Of po-
lice in all parts Of the empire TO the
effect that the police are reslgning by
wholesale. and II Is evident that II this
state Of affairs continues Il may compel
a practical replacement Of police by
troops.
The cabinet has given serious atten-
ton to the situation in Poland. and the
question OF dspatching considerable
reinforcements Of troops there, and
sending out punitive expeditions has
been discussed, but no decision mas been
reached.
The monarchist organs, most OF
which are classed by the Liberals as
Black Hundreds. are trying to arrange
a national congress at Klef, with the
view 10 placing tickets in the held for
the parliamentary Elections, which II
Is now believed will be held In NoNem-
Der. 80,
Boil. Premier Stypn ana war MN"
lister Rudiger are receiving many let
tiers demanding the punishment OF the
officers and soldiers OF the Cheyalier
guards concerned IN the whipping or
Anna Smirnoff aud the newspapers
continue to be filled with indignant ar
ticles ON the subject NJ, Stolypln has
ordered am investigation OF the AFFAIR,
hut SO Gar as known the war authorl-
ties have made no move. The girl Is IN
a hospital. and her condition Is reported
serious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18

Two weeks ago today the News"
called the attention OF Mayor Thompson
and City Treasurer Swenson 90 the
fact that number Of local banks would
gladly pay the city interest at the rate
Of 2 or 2l4 per cent per annum Tor
the city's funds which are now lying in
the ya0lts OF the National Bank Of the
Republic, Tom Kearns bank, and not
bringing In a cent OF revenue in the
way Of interest.
The American party officials were
also shown that during the last admin
istratlon that rate Of interest was paid
by at least two Salt Lake banks for the
use of the money and the sum Of s.. go
was received by the city during the last
administration as Interest on the yari-
Gus funds on deposit In the banks. The
same bankers declare that they viii
pay the present administration the
same interest on funds amounting to
$4,000 OF over if deposited for 20 days
It Is estimated by the special ex-
pert who recently audited the books Of
the city that there is $4,000 IN the
various funds, the largest fund being
the special bond fund. This money II
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
City Funds Are Kept in Kearns ank---Why?
Mayor Talk S About Extraordinary
Conditions There VIII be No Change Present System So
Far as He Knows But He May Alter His Notions Later

placed on deposit for the remainder OF
the year could and would draw inter-
est at the rate Of Sl.1OO per month. Not
withstanding these facts the great
American" administration Is blind TO
the opportunity Of putting the money
where II can bring in revenue TO the
city,
Mayor Thompson, Boz speaking to a
News representative today In regard
to the matter said: Personally ! would
like to see the citys money drawing
interest but have no control over the
money as the Law makes the treasurer
custodian Of all The funds and makes
him responsible. am going to talk
with the treasurer about the matter
soon and see what can be done
city Treasurer swenson vas also
called up by telephone at his home,
where he is indlsposed. and in answer
TO the reporter made this extraordinary
statement 1T has not been customary
for the clty's funds to be placed out on
interest, and / would not care TO spec
ulate with them in that manner. The
former treasurer only had part OF II
out on interest, but as far as ] know
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18

there will be no change In the present
system.
Bankers and business men alike agree
that the city's money should be- draw
ing interest but that does not seem
to make any difference TO the present
administration Whether or not the
mayor can induce the treasurer 10 put
the money where e win draw interest
for the city is question and the result
Of their conference ON the matter Will
be awaited with interest by the pub
lic swenson says there will Dee no
change but when he learns what is
going on perhaps be will alter his mind,
The public Is getting Tired Of having
It's funds farmed out at private and
personal interest. while % is losing
many thousands OF dollars each year.
II that money Is profitable To Tom
Keams' bank. why not TO the public 10
whom Il belongs.
Section i3l7 OF the Revised Statutes OF
Utah. 1895. provides The making OF
prdt out OF public money, or using the
same for any purpose not authorized
by Law, by any public officer shall be-
deemed a felony and upon conviction
thereof any such officer. in addition To
the punishment provided by Law, shall
be disqualified 10 hold public Office
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
GREAT TIDAL WAVE
STRIKES HAWAIIAN ISLANDS,

Honolulu. Aug n. 10 p. m.-Wire-
less reports from the islands Of Hawaii,
Maui and Hilo report tidal wave, the
general height Of which was FIVE feet
I'm the enclosed bay Of Maalaea, on
the island Of Mani. It's height was esti-
mated to be II feet. where 1t carried
away wharf and its supersiructure.
The phenomenon was manifested ny
an unprecedentedly heavy surf
The tidal IL attributed 20 the earth
quake IT Valparaiso. Thirty years ago
an earthquake IN Soutn America pro.
duced similar effects here
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
HAVE NOT ARRESTED HIM YET.
Canadian Police Do Not Feel Ius-
titled in AppTehending Him
AT Present.
lie l. Accompanied by a Handsoms
Brunette and Seems TO Have
Plenty Of Money.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. ls.-Shsdowed
by detectives, a nervous, middle aged
man left Boundary b. c., by stage this
morning, to go INTO the mountain min
Ing camps, UNFOLDING his statement that
he Is Mr., Montgomery, a mining man
from Los Angeles. BY officers here, he
Is believed to be Paul O. stensland, the
fugitive president Of the Milwaukee
Avenue State bank OF Chicago.
Montgomery arrived at Midway. B.
c.. week ago, accompanied by hand
some brunette about % years Of age
whom he introduced as his wife. He
was a stout man, middle-aged. a trihe
eray and somewhat nervous
Comparison Of pictures Of Stensland
and the woman who is believed 10 be
with the banker. strengthened the be-
lief that Montgomery was the fugitive.
A message was sent TO the Chicago
authorities asking for detailed de-
scripton Of the banker and If this cor
responds, the Midway police proposed
to take Montgomery into custody this
morning, but at II O'Clock no descrip-
ton had arrived.
Montgomery declared his intention
Of g0ing into the hills and left Midway
By stage this evening accompanied By
his companion. The Canadian author
tiles decided they would not be justified
In arresting him and let him proceed.
The chief OF police OF Midway states
that Their are stu shadowing him, how
eyr and can capture him II he is the
man wanted
During his stay al Midway. Mont
gomery appeared 10 have plenty Of
money and 20 be en- no hurry 10 in
spect mines. acting like man OF lei
sure He played cards. went fishing
and made himself a good fellow" but
always appeared very nervous
For several days man who sus-
pected him 10 be the banker has been
shadowing him. Joining In his games
and fishing with him. Failing 10 secure
an accurate description the amateur
detective came 10 Spokane for further
information and yesterday telegraphei
from the city calling for Montgomery
arrest The authorities however are
not yet sat isied and are awaiting more
detailed information. Should the sus-
pcct prove To be the man wanter. II ia
said 20 be almost impossible for him
90 ESCAPE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
WRECK ON THE
OREGON SHORT LINE
Passenger Train No. TO- Due
Here Tonight Runs Into an
Open Switch.
ONE KILLED.; TWO INJURED.
Conductor of Freight Train Signed His
Own Death Warrant by APP
parent Neglect.

The oregon Short Line passenger
train No. 10, due 10 arrive in salt Lake
from Butte, Mont, at $40 p. No. ran
into an open switch az Bsrratts siding.
az miles south Of Dillon, Mont, at 5:45
this morning and crashed into freight
train standing on the siding.
$. H. Ewalt. conductor Of the freight,
was instantly killed.
Engineer John Fusz and Fireman
Sapplngton OF the passenger train were
injured.
None OF the passengers were hurt
From the meagre details obtainable
from the report wired TO General su.
perintendeut +. Buckingham Of the
Short Line. 1t looks as though the
conductor Of the freight signed his
own death warrant.
His train pulled IN ahead of the pas
senger train and he neglected TO see
that his nagman closed the switch be-
hind.
The crew OF the passenger train
which WAS coming along behind az 20
miles an hour. saw the open switch,
reversed aud threw on the air and then
jumped. They were both badly hurt
when thcA were picked up.
The caboose Of the freight train was
telescoped and Conductor EWalt was
caught inside and instantly killed.
Had the train been running al a
greater speed. there would have beet
a different story to tell As IL was,
there was very little damage done
aside from haitcring up the engine and
derailing some cars.
The Wrcckng outfit was dispatched
from Lima and the stun cleaned ~
inside ~ four hours,
II r. probable that the oregon short
Line train from the west and north
viii be- six hours late this evening IN
consequence OF the wreck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18

weston, TeXas.-Without the slightest
termor Of warning, an earthquake Wis
tied this city at o'clock last night.
bringing instant death TO hundreds Of
persons and leaving many hundreds
more imprisoned IN the ruins, many
Of whom were burned to death before
aid could reach them. Fire started
Immediately after the first shock, and
every branch OF the city's service was
paralyzed. Panic and CONSERVATION
Undesirable followed and those VINO
escaped death and injury became fren-
zed with fear and could render little
assistance 10 the victims.
The business section Of the city Is
almost entirely destroyed. and fires are
still raging We are suffering here a
repetition Of the horrors Of san Fran
cisco.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
SERIOUS REVOLUTION
BREAKS OUT IN SAN DOMINGO

cape Hayuen. Aug. iN-A serious
revolution according Go advicts re-
ceiycd hero by Courier today has
broken out IN Santo Domingo Reyolu-
tionary hands under the command %
Gen. Navarro are s1d 10 have landed
near REVERE and 20 have attacked and
captured Dajabon, which was pnlsgeI
and abandoned after 20 persons had
been KILLED.
The rcyolutionists are now said 10
De- near Gusyahiu aud Go be- marching
ON 20 Monte Christi
The arrival ~ Cen pcschamps Is
auyiousiy awaited by the reyolutionists.
30 O. understood that DC will assume
command of the forces and operate
against the government iu favor of
former President Jimiuez
4 state of anarchy prevails Do the
northern part ~ Santo Domingo. All
commerce with The interior has been
stopped and traffic in the northern dis
tricts hrs been prohibited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
c. B. BARNARD SENTENCED.
Land Fraud Pcriurcr Given Two Year,
AMI $4,000 Zine.

Portland. or. Aug Is.-Coe ID
Barnard convicted of perjury As a
witness 90 the final homestead proof
Of Charles a Watson was this morn
Ing sentenced by Judge William "a.
Hunt iu the United states circuit court
o. Imprisonment Boz the government
p,uientiary on McNeIrs island Tor two
years and 90 pay nuc Of $4,000.
United States commissioner az Fns-
Sill and secretary and treas
urcr of the Butte creek Land.
Livestock and Lumber company and
Clarence O. Zachary manager of
the company win not be- seu-
fenced until after the Trial of the
Butte creek fencing case. 90 order that
they ma, enjoy The right 10 testify in
their own behalf at that trial. Il they
$50 desire
Charles a. Watson. who was COM
Nicied Of perjury iH falsely swear!ES
to his FINAL homestead proof. was al
lowed 90 90 on his own recngnizanCe.
0n the suggestion II Special Asst Atty.
Gen Hency, who announced d 90 b.
the policy ~ the government not to
prosecute individual homegeadsrs in
PAST ofcnses who told tho truth and
thus aided On the apprehension and
punishment Of those who iittirated
tho commission OF crimes against the
government
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
SAD DEATH
WIFE OF Vaudeville Performer Dies
While Husband Mako, Folks laugh.

While the team of comedy music
clans Z!ska and King were making
tho audience at the Orpheum roar
with laughter lag nlght. Mr. AISLE
Montgomery Griffin. wife of ZLka.
passed away az the J.. p 5. hospital
As yoon as me act was over Ziska and
King LEFT for ihc hospital jus. i've
minutes before word ~ her death VA
tdtphuned 90 the Orpheum. As thtl
walked up The hin Zisha noticed 81
light burning Boz his Wifc's room and
he said 90 Ms partner chCcrfulN Il
hope Aggic Us feeling better
when they entered the hospital tEn
sad news was broken and Iiska was
Frustrated with grief II was With
great difficulty that he could be IN
duccd 90 leave the body of his wife
and return 40 his hotel
This morning Robert DAILY Pinker-
toms head detective 40 Colorado
Syringe and brother OFF fhe deceased
woman. arrived. aud arrangements
were made for taking tho body back
% the old home at Saginaw. Mich. ou
This evenings uail
Mrs Griffin died of complications
following typhoid contracted IN MeNi-
co. She was on her way home with
her husband when death overlook her.
She comes from an ola theatrical fam
ily and husband ana wife were devoted
io each other
Tho Get was promptly cancelled ana
nrothcr VIII De- Substituted htr' this
evening and al the Denysr OT2hcuin
ntxt week
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
COLORADO RIVER
CONVENTION POSTPONED.

san Diego. cal. Aus. 1S-At a meet
inc OF the directors of the chamber OF
commerce last night ID was decided to
indefinitely postpone the calling 81 the
colorado river convention for the pur-
pose Of considering the conditions
there. II was stated that the Southern
Pacific and the people there were sue
cessfully handling the situation and had
expressed a wish 20 have no c0mplica-
tions raised by a convention for the
present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-18
Mr.. ROOTS TRAIN STONED.
Was Work Of strikers and Not Much
Damage Was Done.

New York. Aus. 1S.-A cable dispatch
to a morning paper from Bucnos Ayres
says
while Mr.. Root and a party were re-
turning Thursday from the Chascomus
ranch strikers stoned the train break
ing three windows in Mr.. Roots car and
wounding the minister 81 agricu'tur. IN
the neck. Several others Of the party
we're slightly injured. The police are
making an investigation.