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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
TURNED ON THE GAS.
Unhappy Wife Attempted Suicide
but Was Saved.

Los Angeles, Cal, April i1.-Mrs.
Kate b. Raymond, wife of Frank KEEL
log Raymond, a clerk in the interior
department at Washington. turned
on the gas in her room at her home
at Hollywood suburb, this city, after
carefully locking all the doors and
windows and asphyxiated her IA
year-old son, Frank, who was sleep
ing in the room. and very nearly end
ed her life. Neighbors broke into the
room and found the boy and the
mother unconscious. She may recov-
er. In letter to her mother, Mrs.
Raymond, VINO had but lately return
ed from visit to her husband, hint
ed that she was very unhappy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Sarno Reported DESTROYED.

Naples, April 1.-THE Mattino,
n newspaper. asserts that Sarno. in
the province OF Calerno. has been de-
stroyed as a result Of the eruption
OF vcsuvlus. IL is impossible to veri-
fy the report. Sarno has a popula-
ton Of ten thousand and Is situated
about ten miles southeast OF vesu-
vius. II contains an old castle. sui
phur baths and number OF manu-
facturies The railroads running
out OF the city are interrupted. The
engineers refuse to take out any
trains because OF the darkness
caused by the heavy fall of ashes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Latccuci Has Brighter Hopes.

Naples. April 1.-THE statemen,
issued by Prof. Latecucl this morn
ing caused such Consideration that
he issued another this afternoon. say
ing "the situation was very grave
last night and UP to noon today. but
the volcano is calmer now.
IF my words could influence the
population they would be words of
encouragement and sympathy. for
am confident Vesuvius will soon re-
turn to its normal condition"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
rirst Rcport kxaggcratcd.

Naples. April l1.-Adyices this az.
ternoon from Sarno state that fifty
houses and portions of three church.
es had collapsed and the town hal
is also threatened with destruction
Reports from Ottajano say the shcw
ers OF ashes are still falling. All
other towns and villages in that
nelghborhood have buildings in ruins
or tottering from the weight o:
ashes and cinders upon them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
YOUNG MANS SUDDEN DEATH.
Bostick Sackett Died Of Heart TrOu-
bic In Metropolis.

Yesterday afternoon about
O'CLOCK while on the streets of Me-
tropolis, where he lived, Bostick
Hacket, aged II years. dropped dead
from heart troubles. The summons
was almost without moments
warning.
The deceased was the son of Mr..
George Hacket, who Is an employee
for the marine ways at this place
and was In the city at work at the
time Of the sons death. The father
was called home and left the city in
a skin. all other means of convey
ance having left.
The funeral of young Hacket was
set for this afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
TALENT SC0OPED
THEY PAID THOUSANDS OF DOL
LARS ON WRONG HORSE.
We're the Victims Of Smootl.
Swindle Which Was Not
New One.

In this city, and probably all over
the country, were robbed Monday OF
hundreds OF thousands of dollars by
one of the most skillful and success
full race track betting swlndles ever
perpetrated.
In the fourth race at New Orleans,
which was won by First Premium,
at odds Of Z to 10 another horse
that had finished last OF the foui
starters. Fenion, at 30 to /, backed
down to 6 to | was sent out as the
winner. In New York alone more
than $4,000 Is known to have beer
los. 10 thcze who had the advance
information necessary 10 induce
them to bet on Fenian. whose chanc-
es of winning seemed microscopic.
The false return Of the result was
sent out by the Interstate News Blu
reau, which supplies pool rooms and
any one else who wants to pay the
price for racing information. Its
head is David h. Mitchell. formerly
chief OF the racing department of the
Western Union Telegraph company
Its Offices are at 200 Broadway. But
the ticker which carries stock mar
ket reports and all racing and base
hall news also sent out the false re-
turn.
From this ticker report the results
81 the Southern races are taken by
the evening newspapers and conse-
auently every local evening paper
published Fenian as winner of the
fourth race.
In the pool rooms First Premium
the best three-year-old left In the
South. was an overwhelming favor
ite of the fourth race, which was at
seven furlongs.
First Premium, sent out at l to 3,
was made to 10 in the rooms. and
Fcnian, quoted at 10 to 1. was put
on the pool room boards at 20 to l.
Fenian was quickly backed, how
ever. 10 to G, and then TO l. the
final price laid in the rooms being
to 1.
In the description Of the race, as
called In the rooms. Fenian led only
at the start, and faded away In the
running. In the stretch 1t was First
Premium first, Lady Henrietta sec
ond and Gold Enamel third. After
long wait the operator called out:
"Fenian wins; Lady Henrietta Sec
ond. Gold Enamel third" This was
later confirmed and all bets paid on
that basis, except those made on Fe-
nian at morning newspaper offices.
which of course the rooms will save.
With only one race track going at
New Orleans and the big pool rooms
at Hot Springs, Ark, closed since
last Saturday, 1t was easier than here
tofore this winter TO successfully
send out false return OF the result.
II is almost certain that coiiuslon
of men employed TO send the returns
from the track is responsible for the
swindle. An operators error in send
ing or receiving is said to be out of
the question, especially as the fraud
necessitates a false description of the
race, following that false confirma-
ton OF the other report.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Fight Made on Young Attorneys
by Political Enemies.
Investigations of Charges of Barter.
ing Postofiices Show Them
Baselcss.
BEARING ON APPOINTMENTS.

Washington, April 11.-After an
investigation by the postal depart
ment of the charges preferred against
the Hon. j. C. Speight, of the First
congressional district of Kentucky,
of bartering and trafficing in post
Offices, the department today an
nounced complete exoneration of
Mr.. Speight.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11

Naples April li.-Lava is coming
down from Vesuvius on all sides. II
is believed all nearby villages have
hccr destroyed. IN towns nearer che
mountain the disaster is much great
or than In Naples. Only most mea.
ger reports OF loss Of life are obtain
able. but the list of dead and dying
grows larger ever" day.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Hunger May I,c Added.

Rome. April H. A dispatch
from Naples. says a hundred persons
have been killed between Ottajano
and Sanguisppe. on the eastern slope
of Vesuvius. Trouble Is feared in
some Of the stricken villages on ac-
count of the scarcity of food and in
crease in the prices.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11

Richmond, KY, April Nv T,
Short. general deputy collector for
Kentucky, who went to Breathitt,
Leslie and Perry counties ten days
ago ''moonshine' raiding. has RE-
turned after having located and de-
stroyed FIVE stills and several hun
dred gallons Of beer.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Flames Hid by Dense Smoke.

Naples, April 11.-Flames con-
tinue to belch forth from the crater
vesuyius. but the spectacular effect
is cut or by the volumes OF impene-
trable black smoke. The sulphurous
fumes which hover about the top OF
the mountain are slowly settling.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Claims Documentary Proof.

Zion City. ILL.,. April 11.-Abso-
Lutte proof of the violation of his
marriage VOWS by John Alexander
Dowie is claimed by his son Glad
stone. who today said he had docu-
mentary evidence against his father.
The alleged misdeeds occurred out
side of Zion City. according 10
Dowie's son.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Fatal Headache Powder.

indianapolis. Ind. April l1.-Mrs.
Eliza Leopold. a prominent Jewish
charity worker here, expired sudden
" last night from the effects OF a
headache powder.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Prof Nathaniel shaler Dies

Cambridge. Mass, April 11.-Prof
Nathaniel s. Shaler. the eminent geol
ogist and dean of the Lawrence Scien
tific school. died Tuesday from pneu
monia.
Prof Shaler was a Kentuckian,
and was relative of Circuit Judge
Berry. of Newport. He was one OF
the most noted scientists the Blue
grass state ever produced.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
o o o o o o o o o
SCHOLARS ROB TEACHER
FOR REvOLUTIONIsTs.

} Warsaw, Russia, April II.
Pupils of the kostroma
high schools, took from the
master Of the school two thou
sand roubIes intended to pay
} teachers with, saying the
money was wanted for the re-
} evolutionary cause. The schol-
airs attacked the master with
revOlvers and compelled him
to surrender the money. Sew
} ersI arrests have been made,
} but the money has not been
} recovered.
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
Local Markets.

Dressed Chickens-35c to COO.
Eggs-15c a dozen.
Butter-25c 10.
Irish Potatoes-Per bu. SOC.
Sweet Potatoes-Per bu. COO.
Country Hams-14c 10.
Green Sausage-12 Nc ID.
Sausage-15c no.
Country Lard-10c 10.
Onions -p- &c.
Rad;shcs Per bunch sc.
Lettuce-Per bunch &c. ah
Spring chickens--e6c to 46c.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
hicenscn to Wed.

John Cox. age 90, and Minnie e.
Harper, age 10. Of the city. were to-
day licensed To wed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
NO DISCRIMINATION
SAYS MAYOR YEISER
Denies Favor Is Shown In En-.
fOrcement of Sunday Closing.
The Officials Are Directed TO Permit
No Violations At All.
AND OTHER CITY NEWS ITEMS

Mayor Yeiser denies the implica-
tion-rather the fiat charge made in
some quarters that the police have
been permitting some violations OF
the Sunday closing laws in respect
to the saloons.
eve had charge made only a few
days ago by saloonkeeper that sew
eral saloons were allowed to remain
open in violation of the law, but he
was compelled to respect IL. and we
at once instituted an investigation,
and found his charges baseless. We
have such charges made every few
weeks, but the evidence is always
hearsay. and we can get nothing tan
gible. The police have positive in
structions to respect no one in the
enforcement of the Sunday closing
laws, and from our information none
OF them are.
"As an illustration of the charges
we have filed: A young fellow made
the remark on street car few days
ago that certain saloons were open
on Sundays. and when we hauled him
up in our investigation of the matter
he could give us no evidence at all.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-11
mot His Fight

Some members of the police COM
mission are importuning the mayor
to take a stand in their differences
about the arrangements of the
police, but he told them 1t wasn't
his fight and he would keep his hands
off
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
MAcH|h|sT HURT TODAY
c. c. RuIaford Caught Between heavy
Machine Door and Has His. Head
Badly damned.

c. c. Rulaford, employed in the con-
struction department of the Gilbert
Hunt company, had his head badly
jammed by being caught between a
shaft and a door jam while assisting
in the moving of heavy piece of ma
chinery at the shops this morning
Lawson was between the machine and
the door when the heavy piece of iron
suddenly slipped. A long shaft stick
ing out caught Rulaford on the head
and jammed him up against the door.
His face was badly bruised and cash
cut in his head back of the right ear.
Rulaford was taken to DR.. Crops Of
flee, where Dr. B. Thomas sewed up the
cuot
Men employed at the Hunt shops say
Rulaford had a narrow escape from
having his head crushed like an egg
shell by the heavy machinery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17

Gee" for Waukegan, where he will do
his training until about eight days be-
fore the battle, then he will start for
the east.
Burns looked to he in good condi-
ton, and said that he felt fine, as he
kept up light training after he had
whipped Hart. He says he will work
as hard as ever for the battle, as he
is confident that he can whip the old
man. Burns says that he has never
seen Fitzsimmons fight or even met
him on. the street, but that is not go
ing to hinder him from whipping him.
The Detroit boxer adds that he en-
deavored to get on with Jack O'Brien,
but that the latter refused to meet
him in a 90 round battle. In talking
of his bout with Hart, Burns declares
he had no difficulty in winning, be-
cause he was too speedy for his op-
ponent, beating him to it very time.
Burns weighs about 1873 pounds now,
but fights best at 17S, at which weight
he will probably meet Fitzsimmons.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Minnesota and Michigan Sons of Nor
way Celebrate Event With Great
Enthusiasm.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, May Ito
day is the anniversary of Norway's in
dependence and Norwegians here as
well as in all other parts of the world
are celebrating the day with great en-
thusiasm The Norwegian societies of
this city and surrounding districts have
combined their efforts and will hold a
large mass meeting with patriotic ad-
dresses, music and singing of patriotic
songs and there will also be a num-
ber of banquets in honor of the occa-
sion.
The separation of Norway from Den
mark was formally declared on May
II. 1914, and that day has been held
sacred ever since in the memory of all
patriotic Norwegians. The separation
of Norway from Sweden has added
considerable significance to the obser-
vance of the day and never was the
anniversary celebrated with as much
enthusiasm as this year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
BAILEY PRODUCES DOCUMENTARY PROOF THAT HE WAS SREEPREESSEENED REEP

vitation of the United States to take
part In the ceremonies at the James,
towns exposition next year are: Rus
s1a, France, England Cuba Costa Rica,
Santa Domingo, Switzerland. Vene-
zuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti Bel
glum, Japan, China, Austria, Italy,
Sweden, Norway, Ecuador, Peru and
the Argentine republic.
Great Britain will be represented
both by its army and navy, and the
lord commissioners of his majesty 5
admiralty convey the assurance that
they will be happy to send an exhibit
of naval interest.
Switzerland's reply was unique. 1--WE
have the honor to inform you" said the
president of Switzerland, that as
Switzerland possesses no navy or
standing army, she will be unable to
take part in this festival except by
means of delegation We will, there
fore, instruct our envoy in Washing
ton to represent us at the chief fes-
tival of May 13, 1907. and eventually
on ulterior occasions"
Switzerland afterwards decided to
erect building on the grounds for the
accommodation of her visiting citizens.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
Herr Otto, Who Died in Vienna,
Was a Queer Genius.
WAS MIXED UP IN SEVERAL LOTTERIES
MADE MANY FORTUNES, BUT AT
LAST DIED A BACHELOR IN
POOR HOUSE.

VIENNA, May 17.-Since the death
few days ago in this city of Herr
Otto, some highly interesting facts
have come to light, which show that
the deceased had lived remarkably
checkered life. Once a poorly paid
booksellers clerk, he was induced,
against his principles, to invest in
lottery ticket at the instance of his
landlady. who assured him that she had
that it was bound to win. And, true
enough. the number drew prize of
nings, Herr Otto bought some premium
bonds one of which gained the follow
ing wear another big prize. He was
now a comparatively well to do man,
vet contrived to live in his old bare
room for which he voluntarily paid
double rent About three years AFTER
wards. Herr Otto was persuaded to
sink most of his capital in an inven-
ton which started with every promise
but another, cheaper invention followed
almost Immediately in its wake Inc
business came to grief and Herr QUO
was ruined. Again the tickle JADE
smiled upon him. He invented hlmsei1
a small but useful machine when
brought him a large revenue. once
more he risked his capital in a. VEN
ture but it failed also, and for years
he lived in great poverty. one day.
when writing his "reminiscences, ne
came across an old. forgotten premium
bond. The next day he offered 1t 1or
sale to a broker, who Informed hlm
that the number had come out TWO
wears ago with a prize of about soo'-
600 So. after all, Herr Otto. who hao
reached a great age, was saved from
the poorholse. He died a bachelor and
loft his entire fortune to his landlady.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17

Standard Oil and railroad relations was
sent to congress by the president to-
day without comment. The document
consists of $4,000 words, and presents
evidence of rebating and to secure
rating by which the Standard has been
able to crush it's competitors. Garfield
in a special letter answers the Stand
ards defense issued shortly after the
publication of the original summary.
The report shows that New England
railroad rates given by the Standard
are not pro rata, despite the statement
of Rogers that the roads are blame
able, not the Standard. From Whiting
Ind, to East ST. Louis, the rate is
held by Garfield to be interstate, as
the shipping point is not in Illinois, as
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
MORMON CHURCH TO RETIRE.
President Smith Says All Property Will
Re placed With Trust Company.

SALT LAKE, Utah, May lit is
announced by President Smith that the
Mormon church will retire from busl-
ness relinquishing all its properties
It has already transferred all its trac-
tions properties for half million dol
lars.
The Inter- Mountain Consolidated
Railroad company, capitalized at s25,-
900 Ooo will file articles of incorpora-
ton at Boise today. 1t will take over
the Salt Lake and Ogden street rail-
roads. The International Trust COM
pany. to be incorporated here in a
few days. will finance the biggest inter-
urban electric road proposition in the
west. 1t proposes Immediately to COM
mence the construction Of an electric
railroad from Levan. Utah, to Preston
Idaho, 225 miles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
CHANDL LER'S DIARY AS EVIDENCE
EX0NERATES THE TEXAS SENATOR
REFUTES STATEMENTS MADE BY CORRESPONDENT
Gves History Negotiations Between President and Democratic Senators With
Reference The Rate BW Senate Voted Favor seaeVe Canal

the waybills show. Garfield's letter al
so answers the railroads and shows
where a special rate which the Penn
sylvania road said had never been Sc
cret had been printed on the order,
mot to be posted" Garfield takes up
blind billing, which the Pennsylvania
ceased after Garfield discovered it.
The Chicago & Alton, Burlington & Illi-
nois Central statements are refuted.
The house passed the naval appropria-
ton bill. An amendment giving z
per cent differential to Pacific coasi
ship builders in competing for the new
battleships was carried
The senate refused to make gas pipe
lines common carriers.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May IL
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
PREPARING FOR OLD BOB FITz.
surley Young Battler Expects to be
Victor Ever tes Old
Chap.

CHICAGO, May 17.-Tommy Burns,
of Detroit, claimant to the heavy
weight championship of the worio ov
his defeat of Marvin Hart, has arrived
in town from California. Burns IS
matched to meet Robert FitZsimmons
at the Tuxedo club, in Philadelphia
Pa. May 80, and he has come mere 10
train for the fray. He was met last
night by his manager, Billy Gee. ana
Sig" Hart. Burns left last night WIN
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
General Assembly Of Presbyterian
Church C0nve[es.
WOMEN ARE ALSO HOLDING A SESSION
AND SATURDAY WILL
BE TAKEN UP IN GENERAL
MEETINGS.

DES MONIES, Iowa. May 1.-THE
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
church now in session here. will today
formally ratify the articles for the
union of the Northern Presbyterian
Church of the United States and the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. Only
the formal ratification is lacking to
make the union an accomplished fact
as all the preliminaries have been ar
ranged and settled at the separate con-
ferences of the two churches last year.
The agreement of union recites that the
Cumberland Presbyterian church has
adopted the confession of faith and the
other ecclesiastical and doctrinal stand
ards of the Presbyterian church and
provides that after the ratification of
the agreement the two general as
semblies shall adjourn sine die, and
that new commissioners shall be elect
ed to the united general assembly of
1907 on a basis of one minister and
one ruling elder for every "a ministers
Or part thereof.
The Presbyterian Woman's Board Of
General Missions and the Central Com
mittee of Presbyterian Women Tor
Foreign Missions opened their annual
convention here today. Tomorrow there
will be a reception to home mission
aries and on Saturday afternoon
nopular meeting, with Mrs. Dadw1n r.
James. of New York, as the presiding
officer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
STILL FEED THOUSANDS
Returns from Three Weeks Trip to
Stricken San Francisco.

J. F. Kreps. lineman for the Western
Union Telegraph company, returned
Yesterday from Oakland. Cal, Mr..
kreps was ordered to Oakland and San
Francisco Immediately after the earth
quake 10 assist in repairing the damage
To the Western Union lines in those
cities
Thousands of laborers are engaged
IN clearing away the wreckage in San
Francisco caused by the earthquake
and fire" Mr.. Kreps said this morn
ing.
1t will take months, however, before
the city can be cleaned up. The South
ern Pacific has laid tracks into the
destroyed section and is using steam
shovels to clear up the debris which
Is being dumped into the bay. There
are still thousands of people dependent
upon outside assistance. Every day
III Oakland hundreds of people line up
al the supply points, waiting for some
tHlng to eat Men and women in broad
cloth and silks good-naturedly take
their places in the line and patiently
wait their turn"
Mr.. Krebs states that the work of
repairing several skyscrapers has al
rea iy been started The newspapers
nave been re-etsablished and order Is
pelng rapidly brought out of chaos.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
POPULAR RA|LR0ADER HERE
A. L Craig, Head Of Hartman Lines,
Spends Today in Walla
Walla.

A. L. Craig, gneral freight and pas
accompanied by Jack" O'Neill, travel
ling passenger agent, arrived in the
city from Pendleton this forenoon and
pany's interests in Walla Walla.
There is no significance in my trip
to Walla Walla" Mr.. Craig said this
afternoon. "Mr. O'Neill and L are max
ing a tour of inspection that will be
extended as far north as Spokane"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-05-17
By WILD BEASTS.
Blasting on Railroad Drives Them Fran
LARS.

OROVILLE, Cal, May 17.-Reports
came from mountain camps that the
heavy blasting operations on the West
ern Pacific are driving wild animals
from their lairs into the. open settle
ments on French creek. People are ter
rorized by mountain lions which, de-
prived of their usual sources of food,
are ready to attack men. Numerous
lynXes and wild cats are reported In
the neighbOrhoOd. At Big Bend people
are threatened by rattlesnakes driven
from raVines and canyons.