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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16
Exclusive Agent Here
Thomas Bros.
Johnson City, Tenn.

portunity to be heard, hereby charges
and assesses upon each lot abutting
upon Improvement District No. ....,
compriiing that part of Street ly-
ing between and =. Streets the
following sum for each foot thereof
abutting on said improvement district
to wit, for paving, including gutter
ing, sidewalks, or foot pavement, curb
ing, or permanent sewers, as follows
to wit:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16

("Recorder or other officer. "
Sec. IS. Be it further enacted, That
all improvements authorized by this
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16
General Assembly Presbyterian Church.
1rmlngham, Ala, May r6-25.

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway sell round trip tickets at
rate of one fare plus 25 cents. Tickets
on sale May 13-14-15, limited good to
return May 80, 1907. with privilege of
depositing ticket with special agent
and on payment of fee of 80 cents
extension Of limit may be obtained un-
til May Is, 1907.
Gall on Southern Railway ticket
agents for tickets and complete infor-
nation. j. l.. MEEK, d. P. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16
Continued next week. }

Pat-Oi wint on sthroik for shorter
hours last week.
Mike-An did yez get EN-.
Pat-Faith, an Oi did thot. It's
mesilf as amt workin' at all now
Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16
PUBLIC ACTS.
(PUB1IsHED BY AUTHORITY }
Chapter 276-House Bill No, 520,

Chapter 276-House Bill No. 500,
Continued from last week.
At the time named in said notice all
interested parties who 80 desire shall
be heard. Said legislative body may
at the same time, if it so desires, bring
before it and examine experts in or par
ties conversant with the nature OF the
Improvement to be made and the cost
OF making same.
The said legislative body may then
determine by resolution the character
of the Improvement to be made and the
materials to be used, or may defer the
determination thereof until bids for
said improvement are secured. Buff
upon all the facts before it, the said
legislative body shall be satisfied that
said improvement should not be made
for any or all of the reasons heretofore
set forth in Section (three) above, the
said body may dismiss the petition.
If the said legislative body shall de-
termine to proceed with said improve
ment, it may also, if there are no sutfi
cient sidewalks, curbing, or lateral
sewers in the district to be improved
by paving the street, or if the paving
of the street shall make new sidewalks,
lateral sewers, or curbing necessary,
such resolution, shal! determine the
character of this work also, and pro-
vide that it shall be done under the
terms of this Act. Said resolution
shall be substantially in the following
form;
Resolved, That the following notice
having been published on the .,... day
of .,..", 19O..., in newspaper pub
| llshed in ~ tO-Wit.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy,

There is probably no medicine made
that is relied upon with more implicit
confidence than Cham berain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Dur
ing the third of a century in which it
has been in use people have learned
that it is the one remedy that never
fails. When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to take. For
sale by 81. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-16

Most people seem to enioy coming
out of church more than they do GO
ing in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
No Clothes for Lady GOdiva.

Lady Godivs, OF the present century,
will appear in the old town Of Coventry,
Eogland, in much the same attire as
Lady Godiva of ancient tradition. The
idea of clothing her for the forthcoming
pageant has been abandoned.
1t will be recalled that to save Ooven-
try from calamity the original chaste
Lady Godiva rode through the streets OF
Coventry in the altogether, and in such
respect uns lie held that all the inhab-
itants iema ned behind closed shutters
all save one, Peeping Tom, who. glsnc-
ing through a window. was instantly
stricken blind.
In the present plan to celebrate the
anniversary the advocates Of the ira
ditional lady have won. The only con-
cession is that flesh tights shall be worn,
and there will be few Incidental drap.
cries.
The role is likely to be filed by La
Mile, statuary poser, who has agreed
to take the part Of Lady Godivs on the
assurance that her appearance will be
purely for q charitable object.
The mayor Of Coventry has been ruff
fed by the applications from lovely wom-
en- who have sent their photographs and
measurements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
AIsxaaoria @azeiae.
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY IS, 1907.
aDemented skipper.


Ten days ahead of time the whaler,
Frederick Roessener, Capt. james +.
Avery, arrived at New Bedford, Mass,
yesterday with /, 900 barrels ofoil, break
ing the famine which has existed for
some days, and with thrilling tale Of
adventure with the crszed captain Of
the British bark Duchess, of Cornwall,
picked up aud taken into Dominique.
The Duchess was sighted of DOmi-
n'que on May flying signals of distress,
and as the Rossener drew near boat
10 command Of the mate put of. he
begged Captain Avery to put 8 navigator
on board, as her captain had gone crazy
and the crew was scared senseless.
Avery decided TO take the task himself,
turning his vessel over to his mate.
Boarding her he was met by Capt. John
Collier, who, Aourishing loaded revolt
YER, ordered Avery of.
Then the captain took another whirl,
and he invited Avery TO visit his cabin
and look over angels who we're singing
and talking to him there. Thei invitation
was accepted and the revolver secured
by ruse.
For 4S hours Collier kept up talking
about angels, during which time Avery
did not dare leave him for q moment.
At Dominique Collier was turned over
to the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains leave Union Station Alexandria.
In Effect MAJ < fQnz

Trains leave Union Station Alexandria.
In Effect May 5. 1907.
N.B-Following'schedule figures prblishsd
only as information, and are not guaranteed.
7:l7 A. M.-Daiiy-Local for Warreussa.
Dsnville and way stations.
s:22 A. M.-Dsily-Locai for Hsrrisonburg
ard way stations.
eli 4. M.-Daily-U. 8. Fast Nail. Flint
clsss coaches and drawins-room sleeper 10
New Orleans. Dining car service.
11:17 AM. Washington and Florida
limited. Sleeping cars between New York and
Jacksonville. Through fyst-clas coaches
between Washington and Jscksonvills.
Dining car service between Washington and
6:32 r. A.-Daily--New YORK and Atlania
Express--First class coach TO Atlanta; sleeper
10 Columbus, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Wast.
ington to San francisco
ALB p. N. Week Days-Local for Ha-
nson6urg snc say stations on Manassas
$40 ?. M.-Dsily-Local for wsrsnton and
Charlottesville.
1907 P. NJ, No. s3-Daily-New York and
Florida Express. Through coaches and
sleepeis to Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta.
DininG car service q la carte.
1882 p. M.-Daily-W Washington and Chat
mnooga Limited IVA Lynchburg), Frt
class coach and sleeping car TO Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleer,
or to Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
ington to Roanoke. Dining car service.
1l:17 P. M.-Daily-New York and New
Orleans Limited. All Pullman train. club
and observation cars TO New Orleans. Sleep
ers to Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham and
New Orleans. Dining car service.
Through trains from the south arrive ct Al
exandria 1913, 1913 and S:48 A. NJ. and 2:lS,
sos. 8:2S, 11:l3 and 11:23 P. AZ. daily. Hsr.
risonburg 1908 p. NJ. week days and 9:0S
P. N. daily. From Charlottesville 1853 A. M.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria Nv. & o. Station) 1921 A
NJ. f:29 and Ass P. N. week days for Blue.
mont; 6:S5 P. N. for Leesburg; 800 A. NJ.
and 4;63 p. NJ. on Sundays only for Blue
mont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets. Pull-
man reservation, etc., apply to
WILLIAM @. LEHEW. Union Ticket
Agent, Alexandria, Va.
G. b. ACKERT. Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
3. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf Mgr.
w. h. TAYLOE, Gen. Passenger Agent
L. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 2 80
8 80 and IL 90 o. M, and 80, 80, 8 80, &c
and 10 30 p. N. Open at 800a. M, 200 M
and 4 30 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 81 Il. M, 4 80 and 20 p. m.
Southern msils via Charlottesville close at
80 and 10 80 a. M, and IS, 8 80 and 10 SO
o. m. Open at 90 O. m. and 230 and 80 p. M.
Souihsrn mails, via Richmond, close al
8 Is and Il co q. M, and 8 30. 90 and 10 80
D. m. Open at 8 q. m. and and p. M.
Name ssas Division mails close at 30 a. m.
and 80 D. M. Open at 200 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
80 q. M, and 90 p. m. Open at 9OOa. m.
and 2 80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 1 IS p.
m. ead 10 10 p. m. Open at 500 a. m. and
600p. m.
Washington mails close at $50. $50 and
II 90 a. m, and 135, 4 80, 600, 8 80 and
IL SOP. m. Open at 8 90 q. M, IL 90 m. and
100 o. m. and 4 30 d. m.
Office Hours-Open at 500 a. m. Cioee 81
600 p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 90Os. m. Clos
at 10 90 q. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes-6 30 and 10 90 q. IN. and 90 and
5 80 D. m. Fl route-6 30 q. 10. and 3 30 p.
NJ. Sunday O Election 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and clos
1000 a. m.
Deliveries made 90 a. m. p. m. and 4 IL
o. m.
All mail should be in the Office Ten minute
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
WIN. S. MOORE
NlRGrNIA 70 tbs clerk,s oaics Of The

VIRGINIA I'm the Clerks Office Of the
Cooperation Court Of the city Of Alsxan-
dris, on the 30th day Of April, 1867.
Mary Helena Elliott vs.. Katharine Bauer and
George J. Bauer. In Cbsncery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
decree for the sale Of the real estate in the
city Of Alexandria, Va, Of which George
Bauer died seized. and for the distribution Of
the proceeds thereof among the parties EMIT
led thereto, and for general relief
II appearing by affidavit fled in this cause
that the defendant, George Bauer, is a non
resident ofthis State: it is Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary 10 protect his interests
in this suit and that copy Of this order be
forthwith deserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette, newspaper published in the city Of
Alexandria. once a week four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door OF the
Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE
2 NEvELLs. GREENAwAY, Clerk.
Doug ass S'n = q. q. my4 w4v-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
Washington Southern Ry
Schedule IN effect May s, $50

pVuouulo IN enect MHy o, ISVF'
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at sos and So q. M. IL Oh
Sundays s. a. M, 1901. 70s, Q S. and
/ SO p. IN.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
southat 4 So. 8 IL (lotal), s2t and Il 81 9. m 4,
400, 5W (local), and s Al p. m, week days.
Sundays 50, 9 81 and IL 81 @. m, 4 90.
80 (local), and Al p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico IL q. m. Sun
days only, 4 AZ p. m. week days and 83S p.
m. except Saturdays.
NoTE Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, w. p. TAYLOR.
Genl Stunt Traf MGR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

Let me mail you free, to prove merit, sam.
Piles of my DR.. Shops Restorative, and my
Book on either Dyspepsia, The Heart, or
The Kidneys. Address me, DR.. Shoop, Ra'
cine, Wis. Trouble of the Stomach, Heart OF
Kidneys, are merely symptoms Of deeper
ailment. Don't make the common error Of
treating symptoms only. Symptom treatment
the cause. Weak Stomach nerves-the inside
nerves-means Stomach weakness, always.
And the Heart, and Kidneys, as well, have
their controlling or inside nerves. Weaken
these nerves, and you inevitably have weak
vital organs. Here is where DIR. Shops
Restorative has made its fame. No other
remedy even claims to treat the inside
nerves." Also for bloaurg. biliousness, bad
breath or complexion, use DR.. Shops Res
torative. Write for my free Book now. DR..
Shops Restorative sold BY E. s. Leadbeater
4 Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA.


For Washington, fro,u corner Prince and
Royal streets. week days, at 645, 610. $40.
$50. 6 As. go, 10, 72o, Us, 80. 8 90,
10 10, 10 80. 10 so. II TO- II 25, II 80. II so q.
SO, 10, rs. 2 80. 3 so, 10, 8 25, 8 40, 4 90.
4 20, 80, So, 50, 5 10, 20, 36, s 45,
600, Is, $780, $40 40, $50, 800, s 80,
900, 9 80, 10 90. 10 80, II 10 and IL so p. m.
Sundays-7OO, $40. 8 is, 900, $50, 10l
TO- 5, II 10 and II 40 e. M, IL Is, IL 40, los,
Il 20, 40, 2 90, 2 20. 2 40, 800, 8 20, $40, 400,
4 20, 40, 8 90, 8 %. 40. 90. $40, 6 40, z 90,
720, 40, 800, $50. 900, $50, 1000, 1890
and IL 10 Pm.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, 8 As, $50, 1882, rs, IL % q. M, IL
1z5, 225, SS2, 4S6, SIS, 705 and
D. M.
Sundays 90, 932, 10 Al, II 40 a. M. u 4o'
I 40. 240 3 40, Az, 05, s 46 and 10 Is .. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
He Fought at Gettysburg.

n,v's p rker Of Fayette, N. Y, who lost
foot at Gettysburg, writes: Electric Bit
tiers have done me more good than any medi.
cine ever took. For several years had
stomach trouble, and paid out much money
for medicine to little purpose, until began
taking Electric Bitters. / would not take
$500 for what they have done for me-" Grand
tonic for the aged and for female weaknesses.
Great alternative and body builder; sure cure
teed by Z. S. Leadbeater q Sons, druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

For stomach troubles, biliousness and
constipation try Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Many remarkable
Gu - have been effected by them. Price,
25 crn's. Samples free. For sale by
w. F. Creighton and Gibson & Timber
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city OF Alexan-
dria on the Goth day Of April, 1907.
EST la Lee aud John II. Allen We. Margaret
Clsik aud William Westly Allen. In
Chanccry.
hemo. The object Of this suit is 10 have an
is,ue devisavit " ] non made up aud tried by
jury to ascertain whether the paper writing
admitted to probate IS the true last viii and
testament Of Harrison Allen, is the true last
will and testament OF the said Harrison
Allen, and If not that the said probate be set
aside and that said paper writing be de.
clared and decreed not 10 be the last Will and
testament of said Harrison Allen.
1t appearing by az affidavit filed IN this
cause that the defendant, William Wesfiy
Allen, Is a Nonresident Of this state: IL Is
Ordered, That said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary TO pro-
tect his interest in this suit, and that
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in The
Alexandria Gazette, newspaper published
in the city of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks. and posted at the 'front.'
door OF the Court House Of this city.
4 copy-TEsrE
NEWELL s. GREENAwAY. Clerk.
Samuel G. Brent. D. q. my6 WIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
MEETINGS.
Alexandria, Va, May 9, 1907.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE

Alexandria, Va, May 9, 1907.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
SOLAR CHEMICAL CO., INC:
TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Direc-
tors of the Solar Chemical Company, Incor-
porated, have called stockholders meeting
of said corporation, the same to be held on
the 9th day of May, 1907, at corner OF Prince
and Fairfax streets, in the city Of Alexandria,
Va. building known as Kretol Plant), at
about the hour of p. M, at which meeting
the question Of the creation Of bonded in.
debtedness of one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, the same TO be secured by first lien
deed of trust mortgage on the property of the
corporation, will be considered and discussed,
and at said meeting the stockholders will be
requested to vote in favor Of creating said
bonded indebtedness.
This publication of notice Of the above de.
scribed meeting is made in pursuance Of
paragraph of section 1l0j E, Code Of Vir-
ginia, 1904. and also in pursuance Of the d.
rector's meeting of this corporation held on
the 9th day of May, 1917.
JOHN E. PORTER, Secretlry,
my13 I'd Solar Chemical Co.. Inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

SOC GAP. TEA and l5e freshly roasted COZ
FEE are exceptionally good for prices at
y, @, HILBURHs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
CANDIDATES.

TO THE VOTERS OF THE EIGHTH
L CONG "LS>iONAL DISTRICT:
Having determined TO become candidate
for the democratic nomination for Congress
from the Eighth Congressional District.
respectfully solicit the support Of the demo-
cratic voters of the district at the primary
election to be held Jure 10Th, 1907. II the
people Of the district shall deem me worthy
Of the high honor Of hearing the democratic
flag 10 the contest for Congress it shall be the
ambition of my life TO prove worthy of their
confidence and support. Respectfully,
apo td K. l.. GORDON, JR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
L TIE EIGHTH AL DIS.

TRICT OF VIRGINIA:
hereby announce my candidacy for the
democratic nomination for Congress from the
Eighth congressional district, and in so do
ing desire 10 say that if chosen at the forth.
coming primary il shall be my constant aim
and endeavor 10 represent faithfully the in
terests of the entire district.
In the course Of the campaign | shall en-
voters IS possible in order that we may get
better acquainted with each other. earn.
estly solicit the support of nay fellow demo-
Gratis. Respectfully,
mali II C. c.. CARLIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
SWAN BROS
424-42G King Street.
LEGAL NOTICES.

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of tn
Corporation Court of the city Of Alexan
dria, on the 29th day Of April. 1907.
City Council OF Alexandria, which sues. etc.
VS.. the unknown heirs Of John Lawrence
deceased. In Chancery.
Memo. The object OF this suit is TO subject
the following property in the city Of Alexsn
dris. Virgins, viz: Beginning ct q point on
The west side Of Fairfax street l79 feet II
inches south Of the south line OF franklin
street and running thence south along the
line Of Fairfax street 40 feet; thence west
parallel with Franklin street 123 feet
inches; thence north parallel with Fairfax
street 40 feet, and thence east parallel With
franklin street 1913 feet inches TO the place
OF beginning, 70 the payment OF the lien OF
the City Council OF Alexandria thereon for
taxes and all other liens.
u appearing by an affidavit filed In
this cause that the defendants. the unknown
heirs Of John Lawrence, deceased, are non
residents Of this State: 1t is Ordered. That
said defendants appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order. and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit, and that copy OF this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published In the city
Of Alexandra, once a week for four success.
sive weeks, and posted st the front door Of
the Court House in this city.
A copy-Teste:
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
Samuel p. Fisher, d. q. my4 w4w-e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VlR.
GINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

The Steamers Of This Line VIII Leave Alex
andria
EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SUNDAY
at 4:30 O'Clock p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York solicited and handled with care,
Through rates and bills Of lsding issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, 81; round trip, s.;
Etaterooms, one way, $1.60. Meals, Zoe.
WIN. NJ. REARDON, Agent. Strand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

EER. O. ID CURRANTs and
SEEDED EAlsI-.S just received By
J, @. HILBURh,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
DRY GOODS
Removal Sale
Reductions.

We are now offering better removal ssle re-
auctions than ever, and have added many
lines Of the most desirable merchandise at
greatly reduced prices as the following items
will show. Every article will be found ex-
actly as advertised. Bring this list with you
for reference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18
To The D DEM eI .., VOTERS OF OF

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
Il THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRICT OF VIRGINIA:
In card addressed ITO the People Of the
Eighth Congressional District Of Virginia,
and published in the press of the district and
otherwise, have heretofore announced my
views on the questions Of moment which now
concern the public.
Adopting that card as part Of this an
nouncement, DOW formally announce my.
self q candidate for Congress from the Eighth
congressional district Of Virginia, subject to
the action Of the congressional primary TO be
held Wednesday, june 10Th, 1907.
In the event that shall be nominated and
elected. it win be my earnest desire and am
bition TO be Of service to my district, State
and country, and to faithfully represent
every interest, aud TO justify, by every. exer-
ton in my power. the confidence reposed in
me and honor conferred on me by my fellow
democrats. Respectfully,
G.. e. NICOL.
Manassas, Va. April 4, 1907.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

Selected BONELESs AND RIB BREAK.
FAST BACON and Fine Old HAMS for ssls
By 10, AlLRUBN.m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-18

KIN HEE QUICK DRIP COFFEE POTS
suitable for use with my fine cohees pulver-
lied by electricity, for sale by
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-24
CLERK ARRESTED
AS AN EMBEZZLER
Billy" SemOnin Owes State
$4,000, is Charged
jefferson County Ohiciai, just DE.
posed, Gets in Bad With state
Auditor.
SAYS HE Is ONLY 100000 BACK.

Louisville. Ky, July William
J. Senonin, retiring county clerk
was arrested last evening on a charge
of enlightenment. it being alleged
that h is short in his accounts as
clerk OF jefferson county in a sum
lapproXmating from SIS, 900 TO $50 r
600.
The arrest. which was made at the
instance of Mayor Bingham, caused a
tremendous sensation. Mr.. SemOnin
furnished bond in the sum of $25.-
600 within a short time after his ar
rest.
Semonin was one of the officials
whose Office was declared vacant by
the court of appeals in deciding the
ELECTION contest cases. He was elect
ed as a Democrat when his success
sor. Phil b. Thompson, was appoint
ed few DAYS ago the accounts Of
the Office were checked up. with the
result that the head bookkeeper this
Afternoon declared that there was a
shortage of over $4,000. There
had been rumors of shortage for
TWO years. but the books OF State Au-
.ditor Hager. when examined, showed
Semonin's accounts with the state
to be correct mp until June L, 1907
When Semonln's successor was ap-
pointed the former had just mailed a
check for $4,000 to the state audi
tors Office for the month OF June
Payment on this was refused by the
bank on which It was drawn, and Mr.
Semonin declared publicly that he
had stopped payment when he found
he was not to be retained I'm Office
his idea being to have all accounts
checked up and 10 settle in full with
the state on his retirement
When interviewed he stated EN-
phatically that a full examination of
Inc books would show that he did not
owe the state over $4,000. the
amount of his collections for June
and July, which he had the legal
r.aht to withhold until he had been
given his discharge. and which will
be- paid in full. There was no short
age in the legal or moral sense of the
word. he declared