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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Talk as we will about the simplic-
fly of American democracy, there is
something radically wrong when a
man like Senator Spooner of Wis
consin. after devoting sixteen years
of his life to public service, must
resign before his term expires in Or
der to earn a competence for him
self and family. that ne may not be-
come public charge. or a burden on
his children, in his old age. He is
past sixty and one of the finest law
yers in America. Yet, ne has con-
tinued in office drawing $4,000 an
nually, when ne might have been
earning $4,000 a year, as corpo-
ration lawyer. Every few days We
hear of some great intellect, that
should have been devoted to the
country's cause. engaged in the in
dustrial field. There are other sacrl-
fees than financial that a man must
make to hold public office. and few
are willing to submit The country
can not afford to let all the brains
get away from the public service.
There is, perhaps, more than one
reason why the senate is composed
chiefly of rich men.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

The Sun is authorized to announce
Charles Reed as a candidate for
mayor, subject to any action of the
Democratic party.
The Sun Is authorized to announce
Thomas b. Harrison as candidate
for mayor subject to the action of the
Democratic primary May 2, 1907.
For City Assessor.
The Sun is authorized to announce
the candidacy Of Stewart Dick for the
Office Of city assessor, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
For City Treasurer.
The Sun is authorized to announce
J. W. Mcknight as a candidate for
the Office Of City Treasurer subject
to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

No newspapers suppresses news.
whether that news is favorable or
unfavorable to It's chosen policies.
The fact that a sheet allows as inn
portant a news item as a London
county council election, in which the
policies of IS years standing are
overwhelmingly rebuked, to go I'M
mentioned for three days. except TO
bear false witness against papers
that do publish it, shows that the
particular sheets do not fit the
definition of newspaper.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Atlantic City-For working hard
with a pick and shower on Atlantic
avenue Louis Keuhnle, the acknowl-
edged political leader of the resort
and a millionaire. has been paid 8
cents by the contractors for whom
he performed the arduous labor. Mr..
Keuhnle has had the check neatly
framed, and it occupies a conspicu-
Gus pace in his office, when he points
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
EoR sAI.E

Five room frame house on Foun-
tain avenue. nicely papcred. finished
partly i'm hard wood, having cabinet
mantels, CRATES, plenty of closets, out
houses and shade trees on lot 50x1o0
to alley. II. @. HoIIins, Real Estate
a Rentals. Telephone 1917.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
Two New National Banks.

Washington, March 5.+Applica-
lions to organize national banks In
Kentucky approved: The First Ma
tNonal bank of Adairville, with $685.
600 capital. by l.. s. Bvans, H. e.
Ormdorff, e. w. Gum, j. e. Rus
sell and G. p. Bailey; the First Ma
tional bank of Clay, with $25. 900
capital, by ]. d. Edmonson, George
Mitchell. ]. B. Mitchell. w. P. Curry.
J. W. Franklin and George w. Green
up.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
In Police Court.

For resisting Constable A. C.Shel-
ton Saturday when he went to levy
a specific attachment for household
goods. Mary Elliott, colorei. was fin
ed $40 in the police court tnis morn
ing. 1t was regular knock down
and drag out fight. according to the
testimony. Shelton and his assistant
came out victorious, the woman wear
ing bandage over a swollen fist.
other cases: william Albritton,
colored, malicious cutting, continued
to Monday; Edwin Peak, for flourish
ing pistol at Rexie Raper, contin-
ued; Roy Thompson. drunkenness. 81
ana costs.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
JOHN D. SMITH is
EDDYVILLE CLERK
A report SAYS:

report says:
Mr.. John d. Smith, who tied
Joseph Miller in the circuit clerks
race, has been appointed clerk of the
Eddyville penitentiary to succeed
Hon. Louis p. Head, resigned. The
appointment was made at the solicit
alton of Senator Wheeler Campbell,
Magistrate Charles Emery and others.
The place was coming to McCracken
county, and the governor listened 10
the wishes of McCracken county
men.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Senator spooner has resigned mis-
seat in the United States senate to
resume his law practice. For once
Wisconsin's senators are in accord in
a matter Of party policy.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
ROLLER SKATER HURT
IN FALL TO SIDEWALK.

While skating ON roller skates in
front of her home on South Third
street yesterday afternoon. Miss Fan
ME Lanham. daughter of s. ]. Lam
ham. tripped and broke her right
arm in a fail to the pavement. It is
the first serious accident from the
roller skates. DIR. ]. D. Robertson
dressed the injury.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

We have yet to be accused by
reputable newspaper or a truthful
person Of publishing foreign news
that did not come through the regu-
lar channels. without crediting it.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
Madison Street Lots.

Between 18th and 18th streets,
North Side. Shade trees; $500 each;
$50 cash.
Whdttemore Real Estate Agency.
Fraternity Building. Both phones S35.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

The Americanization. of British
municipal elections came just in
time to avert the Adjudication of
American municipalities.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
Marriage Licenses.

Oscar Bertram Jones to Katie Lee
Richardson.
Robert NC Gee to Sarah F, Jen-
kins.
Oscar Burnett to Polite Thurston.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Attorney ]. r. Grogan led suit to-
day for the st. Louis Jewelry COM
pany against c. N. Baker for s11o on
account.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Thaw's attorneys fear another
brain storm. A little sprinkle OF
brains wouldn't hurt him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

tation facilities has never existed in
Chicago.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

That particular bureau establish
ed and maintained by the public
utility corporations Of America, .
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
Daily Thought.

God. who studies each separate soul,
Out Of commonplace lives, makes his
beautiful whole.
Susan Coolidge.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
you noN.T HAVE TO Wal,

Every dose makes youfeel better. Lax-Fos
keeps your whole insides right. Sold on the
money-back plan everywhere Price So tnts.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

Still the great white plague leads
the dance of death.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
Two Acres 600

On Clinton road between 21st and
22nd streets. Big bargain. Half
cash.
Whittemore Real Estate Agency.
Fraternity Building. Both phones S35.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
TUESDAY, MARCH 8.
CALCULATION STATEMENT.

Average for February, 1907 80. 1859
Average for February. 1906. 81. 1851
Increase ...... ........'-.. luz
Personally appeared before me,
this March 1, 1907, E. ]. Paxton, gen
eral manager of The Sun, who af-
firms that THE above statement Of
the circulation of The Sun for the
month of Feb. 1907, is true to the
best of his knowledge and belief.
PETER PURYEAR.
Notary Public.
My commission expires January
22, 1908.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05

MunIcIDaI ownershIp Of transpOl.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-05
state Board of Health.

Gov. Beckham has appointed the
following members of the state board
Of health:
DR., H. d. Rodman, Of Shelbyyille,
president Of the State Dairy associa-
tSon; r. M. Allen. of Lexington, sec
rotary of the Pure Food commission;
Hug'het. of Bowling Green,
vice president of the State Farmers
institute.
A classic is book for which there
is never any popular demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Dredging Tidal Basin.

The work of dredging the tidal basin
to a depth of about six feet over the greater
portion of its area is progressing with
considerable rapidity. and already enough
mud has been taken from the basin to
raise the children's playground on the
portion of the park lying between the
tracks of the Washington. Alexandria
and Mt Vernon railway to the level want
ed For two weeks or longer the dredge
Florida was digging near the inlet from
the river into the basin and the material
taken from the bottom of the basin was
pumped through a long pipe line on the
playground. The solid material in the
liquid mud has settled and has raised
the level of the park about five feet at
this point. The machine has ceased
pumping upon the playground and is now
pumping material upon the low portions
of the park lying to the south and west
of the basin in order to raise their level
to the height required. 1t is stated that
it will require several weeks longer to
complete the digging out of the basin
and then the dredge will transfer opera
tons to the river channels / the vicinity
of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
TO CHOOSE DIRECTORS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
MEET JANUARY IA.

The date of the next meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce has been set for
January ii. The session, it is stated, will
be of general interest because of the fact
that the annual election is to take place.
The offices of president, two vice presi-
dents and thirty directors are to be filled.
For the last-named positions there are
forty-three nominations. Secretary GUIDE
stated yesterday that the following names
are posted with him, besides those of the
present members of the directory: Messrs
T. c. H. Vance, Arthur D. Marks, Isaac
Cans. Conrad H. Synle. Charles Linkins.
.. G. Staples, E. NJ. Tllden. E II. Daniel
Percy 5 Foster. Ralph w. Lee, D. S.
Porter P. ]. Brennan and Thomas f.
Walsh.
Under clause of the constitution gov
ernlng the election OF directors the ten
directors receiving the highest number OF
votes VIII hold office for three years, the
HeAt ten Tor two years and the last ten
ior one year. Each year hereafter ten new
directors will be chosen.
president Harper yesterday sent each
MEMBER of the board OF directors an en-.
craving containing the portraits Of the
nrst board of directors of the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce"
Inc committee in charge of having book.
lets printed explaining the work of the
chamber has awarded a contract for 80 OOt
copies OF the book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
REMEMBER LETTER CARRIER.
Mr.. Andrew Barnes Completes 25
Years of Service on One Route.

Mr.. Andrew Barnes, local letter car
rier who has served one nefghborhood on
Capitol Hill continuously for twenty-five
years. was honored by, his friends this
morning in a substantial recognition of
their appreciation of his faithful. efficient
and long service as carrier and worth
as man.
While 1t may not be unusual for a car
rier to serve for so long period. yet Mr..
Barnes has not only completed his twenty
NTH year OF service. but his work has
been continuously through the same
neighborhood. By his uniform courtesy
and efficiency he has gained the confidence
and esteem of every one along his route
and is the personal friend of the entire
community.
The Christmas season, being the ami
versary of his quarter of century OF
sehvice. was considered as ap opportune
time Tor his friends to unite in a token
of their appreciation. This they did in a
very substantial form when ne was MAX
ing his regular rounds this morning by
presenting to him a stocking full of silver
coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
CHILDREN IN cANTATA.
Annual Entertainment by New York
Avenue Presbyterian s. s.

The annual Christmas entertainment at
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church was held last night. and the chill
dren of the Sunday school had full sway.
Thirty of the children participated in a
cantata entitled THE Real Santa Claus, -
In the first act the "Drumstick Corps"
made the remarkable assertion that Santa
Claus had resigned his position, and in
the second act Nicholas, jr-, nephew of
St. Nicholas, announced that he had
taken his uncle's place. At this point the
real Santa Claus appeared and denounced
the usurper He assured every one that
he was going to stick to his post as long
as life lasted. There was general re-
joicing. and Santa Claus gave candy to
the children.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. the pastor. re-
turned from a trip to New York in time
to extend greetings. A chorus OF twenty
five young women. under the direction OF
Paul Fishbough. gave several selections,
and Miss Follin Of the Sunday school
sang.
Carrying out one of the customs OF the
annual celebration, the members OF the
church and Sunday school last night made
donations of clothing, supplies and money
to Faith Chapel and to Bethany Chapel.
Announcement was made that Mrs. H. e.
johnson, assisted by a special committee,
plans to repeat the entertainment at the
Presbyterian Home for the Aged next
Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
THINKS He WAS BORN WRONG.
Has Series Of Misfortunes at the
Hands Of Law Officers.

Benjamin L. Veney. colored. eighteen
years. of age, says he thinks he was born
wrong. When he was but eleven years
of age he was arrested for driving off
with horse and wagon from the Center
Market another small colored boy being
with him. There was food enough in
the wagon to last them a month or more
and they left here with the intention of
going west. but night overlook them at
Arlington Junction. Va. and they tied up
for the night. 1t was their intention to
make an early start the next morning,
but colored constable appeared in camp
that night and arrested the pair.
Veney, who is said to be fugitive from
a reformatory, was arrested this morning
by Detectives Cornwell and Baur and
locked up to answer charges Of alleged
theft. He was employed at the tailor
ing establishment of J. Fred Gatchell,
1905 street northwest, and.it is charged
that he stole articles of wearing apparel
from there. When placed under arrest,
it is charged. he was wearing alleged
stolen garments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Fined for Theft Of Watch.

Eugene seebeck, an usher in a local
variety theater. was fined $40 today by
Judge Kimball of the Police Court for
stealing a watch from Elmer Collins. an
lcial of the United States Express
Company, November 16 last. Collins tes-
tilted he went to the theater the night
in question, and after the show was over
missed his watch. He reported the loss
to C, K, Griffith the head usher, and a
thorough search for the timepiece was in
stituted without avail.
During and after the hunt for the watch
Seebeck was asked a number of times If
he had seen it, and he replied upon each
occasion in the negative. Several days
ago the accused usher approached a
clerk in the box office of the theater and
offered the watch for sale. The police
were notified and Detectives Mullen and
Warren arrested the young man yesterday
afternoon. A number of the officials of
the theater called at the Police Court
after in the morning today. and pleaded
for clemency. and, on the strength of the
previous good name they gave the ac-
cused the fine was reduced to $25, which
was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
FOUR MONTHS IN JAIL.
James I. Green Punished for As
saulting Street Car Conductor.

James I. Green, a laborer, was sent to
Jail this morning by order of Judge Kim
ball of the Police Court for four months
in default of $40 fine. charged with as
saulting S. NJ. Vaughn, street car con-
ductor, and disorderly conduct. His COM
panion. Edward Ebbert, cripple, was
fined $40 by Judge Mullowny in the Dis
trtct branch of the Police Court for dis
orderly conduct.
Vaughn testified that shortly after
o'clock last night Green and Ebbert
boarded his car in an intoxicated condi-
ton and became very boisterous and pro-
fame. He demonstrated with them with
out effect, and they continued their abu-
sive language until several ladies in the
car complained. At the intersection of
Az street and Missouri avenue, Vaughn
again told the pair to keep quiet, when
Green suddenly grabbed crutch from
Gilbert and dealt the conductor a knock
out blow In the abdomen. The assault
created a small panic in the car, and
Green jumped off on a run to make his
escape.
Policeman Boswell of the sixth precinct,
who happened to see the latter part of the
fracas, started in pursuit. and after q
short chase placed Green under arrest, and
later Ebbert. In court this morning
Vaughn. the conductor, stated that the
blow from the crutch had placed him in
bad shape temporarily, and he is suf-
fering considerably from the effects Of it.
It is probable that the man will be I'M
able to work for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Buck Talks Himself Out of Court

BUCK Talks d1mSelf Out OF Court.
Buck johnson. a minor colored light of
the fourth precinct, was arrested for in
toxication last night because he failed to
maintain proper tabs on his immediate
supply of bad whisky, and was hauled be-
fore Judge Mullowny of the Police Court
this morning as a sort of object lesson.
The police testified to Johnson's wander
ing imlessly about the streets near the
hour of midnight
We'll. what's the matter?" asked the
court. as Johnson took the stand in his
own behalf.
''Nothin much, jedge.' replied John
son.
Drunk and disorderly is something
isn't it?''
"Yaas. sir. but I didn't keep desc yere
eyes open, and OATS how 1t isl
What on earth have eyes to do with
it,"
Its dis-a-way. I always keeps de
glims SKINNED when Is takin' a drap, and
jes' clean fo'gotten all about it las
night replied Johnson.
Ever drunk before?" asked Judge Null
lowry.
'Neber. jedge, neber since de jedge at
Richmond say. seben years ago. Buck,
you gifts drunk agin and back you goes
to Moth Ca'lina, so jes' keep yer eyes
Stunned ledge, Is been keeping 'em
SKINNED ever since. Let me go dis time. -
go on home. then" said the court
but keep your eyes Skinned and don't
forget it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
RELEASED ON COLLATERAL.
Alleged Shoplifters Have Trouble in
Department Store.

SPe1A I1uSuL 0LOTe.
Two women, who were recorded as Mrs.
Mary Keith. thirty-one years old. and
Mrs. Allison H. Brown, forty-two. said
TO be highly connected and living in Alex
andria. Va, forfeited collateral of so
each, under three separate charges of
petty larceny today in the Police Court.
Inc pair were arrested yesterday after
noon by Detective Burlingame in a de-
partment store and he charged them
with shoplifting
AS the detective started for the door
with his two prisoners the younger, Civ
ing the name of Mrs. Keith, began to
struggle with the police officer, and dur
ing the scuff1e the elder one made her
escape, mingling in the shopping crowd
and leaving the establishment through a
sac entrance. Burlingame gave up look
ing Tor his second prisoner for the time
being and conducted Mrs. Keith to police
headquarters, where a number of artf-
cles, alleged to have been stolen from
the counters of the store, were found in
her possession.
Later in the afternoon. acting upon in
formation obtained from Mrs. Keith, the
detective started on a hunt for Mrs
Brown. He ascertained that she was in
an Alexandria electric train and taking
cab started in pursuit, overhauling the
train at the Highway bridge. Mrs. Brown
was found In one of the cars and placed
under arrest.
Both women protested their innocence
vehemently, but failed to explain to the
satisfaction of the police how the al
legged stolen articles came into their pos
session. They were taken to the house
Of detention, where they were locked up
until shortly after 10 o'clock last night
An army officer, it is said, was informed
OF their trouble over the telephone and
made arrangements with Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Ralph Given for their re-
lease on collateral of $50 each.
Accompanied by the army officer the
two women left the house of detention
last night in closed carriage, presum-
ably for Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Sampson.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. Sarah s. Sampson, who died at
her home, 1922 18th street northwest.
Sunday last. were held at = o'clock
Yesterday AFTERNOON. The services were
coHd1eted by Chaplain Pierce of the
Wilmington barracks. Interment was
in Arlington.
MrsS Sampson was the widow of Col.
SharAs Sampson of Bath, Me. She was
ene of the many women who did noble
worK ministering to the sick and
wounded soldiers during the civil war.
For many years she had been employed
in the pension bureau. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. j. NJ. Hatch and
Miss-Eeatrice Sampson, and sister.
Miss Mary B. Smith.
Mrs. Sampson was the founder of
the Soldiers and Sailors Home of Bath,
Me-, and gavesher constant thought and
cAre for the surviving soldiers Of the
evil war and their orphans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
johnson Fails to Meet His Friends

Mrs. Nancy Cobb, her daughter-in-law,
Ellen Johnson. and three of the latter S
children reached here from Winston. n.
c.. yesterday morning. having come to
join the husband of the young woman and
enjoy the holiday season. The trip here
was an interesting one to the colored peo-
pie. and the sight of the new Union sta
ton was more than the children could
comprehend They had expected Johnson
would meet them at the station, but he
had neglected TO be on hand, and they
were helpless. The police questioned
them and sent them to the house of de-
tention. Last night johnson was located
at 2O13 K street, and the children enjoyed
a Christmas tree with their parents this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Lawsuit Follows Loss Of Schooner

Suit has been filed in the United States
District Court at Baltimore by r. Duke
Waltham and other owners of the two
masted bay schooner f. G. Irwin against
the Baltimore tug Dauntless to recover
damages In the sum of $500 for the al
legged sinking and loss of the schooner
after collision with the tug. The accident
occurred off Point No Point in Chesa-
peake bay December Il as the Irwin was
on her way down the bay from Baltimore
loaded with POI tons of hard coal consign-
ed to parties in Norfolk. Soon after the
tug and the schooner struck the vessel
went down in twentyfour feet of water,
and. it is alleged. will prove total loss
The bill claims $4,000 for the vessel,
81, 500 for the cargo of coal and 5000 for
the loss of personal effects. There were
no lives lost in the accident. the crew of
the schooner having been taken off by
the tug and landed at Baltimore. The tug
Dauntless and the schooner Erwin are
both well known at this city, where they
are frequent visitors.