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The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
CORTELYOU.

Much has been said about alleged
political maneuvers, especially with
reference to Offices in the postoffice
and treasury departments, for the
benefit of Cortelyou's candidacy for
the presidential nomination, and the
question of his probable resignation
has been raised Washington corre-
spondents have even spoken of the
debt of gratitude Cortelyou owes the
president, who honored him with
three cabinet appointments.
Who is Mr.. Cortelyou?
He was clerk in the executive de-
partment under the Cleveland and
Mckinley administrations. He was
confidential secretary to President
Mckinley and when President Roose-
welt announced his determination to
carry out McKinley's policies, he re-
fained Mr.. Cortelyou as his personal
adviser.
President Roosevelt found Mr.. Cor
telyou loyal and possessed of remark
able discretion and executive ability.
He made the secretary chief of the
new bureau OF commerce and labor.
Mr.. Roosevelt's attitude toward GER
tain Interests and conditions produced
powerful enemies, who he realized,
might betray him in his candidacy
for his second term. He placed Mr..
Cortelyou, a man trained In the
finesse OF diplomacy. but of no prac-
fical experience in the plain business
of lining up votes. at the head of the
commlttee. Mr.. Cortelyou was there
TO watch the politicians and guard
Rosevelt's interests, and he guarded
them faihtfully-also he learned
something about politics. Mr.. Cortel-
you never watched anything without
aearning all about 1t.
In whose favor was the balance of
obligation at the end of the cam
pafgn? President Roosevelt placed
Mr.. Cortelyou at the head of the post
DfFice department, which. with the as
distance of Mr.. Frank Hitchcock. he
has brought to state of unwonted
perfection. That and the treasury
Impairment. with its customs and in
ternal revenue collectors and their
myriads of assistants, are the chief
3atronage dispensers of the execu-
tive branch Of the government. Some
thing became amiss in the treasury
department. They are reserved IN
the white house. Men are never dis
charged, they resign. A vacancy oc-
rurred in the treasury department
and Cortelyou was appointed. There
were men aplenty with financial ex-
oerience. who might have filled the
place: but again Roosevelt had no
one else he could trust.
7 Is Cortelyou an migrate, II he de-
hires 10 be president? Does his mar
relous record Of faithfulness lend
|credence to this sudden accusation OF
11sloyalty?
There's a heap o. politics being
1nyed right now, and we shall hear
- speculation as events are thrust
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
THE COST OF 1T.

Just a red glare seems to mark the
position of Kentucky in the union
from the viewpoint of other states,
and the bloody history of Breathitt
county is succeeded in popular inter-
est by the lawless daring of the night
riders in the Pennyrile. while the
long drawn out trial of Caleb Pow
ers keeps ever in public mind the
tragedy of the Goebel election con-
test, as a sinister background to the
picture. And worst OF all, 1t hurts,
and II does injustice to the chival-
rous, honest, law-abiding citizens OF
this commonwealth, whose shame 1t
has been to see such deeds go un-
punished. and such butchery and
depredations encouraged by system
of politics that amounted to little
less than league with crime.
1t costs something besides pride
too. this condition OF iucipient an
archy. Paducah. safely removed
from the point of danger, guarded
and immune, bids fair TO suffer the
loss of some thousands of dollars,
because over there at Hopkinsville
lawless men were encouraged by
previous successful raids to burn
warehouses. Tobacco that ought to
be concentrated here from every
point in the dark tobacco district,
may be hurried away to Louisville;
and eastern insurance men, who can
not be expected to discriminate be-
tween sections in the dark tobacco
district, will punish Paducah for
crime in another county, committed
by people. the like of whom we have
none In our midst.
1t does no good to sit back and
say "Sh-h-h!" That's what Hop
kinsville did. and 1t encouraged night
riders to believe everybody there
sympathized with them. The state
administration did nothing we can
recall to aggravate the night riders
and plant bed scrapers, yet they
were not susceptible to gentle treat
ment; and listless indifference will
not fool the insurance people.
What Paducah must do is to show
these insurance and tobacco men
that she Is alive to her needs and ad-
vantages, and that they may safely
store tobacco here and insure it,
That win make Paducah the con-
centrating point for the western dis
trict. and establish her as the most
important tobacco market in the
Black Patch.
Such a movement also will indi-
cate to financial interests elsewhere
that arson and assassination are
neither pastimes nor commercial
measures in Jacksons Purchase.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
ALL'S WELL
BIG FLEET SAILING SOUTHWARK
IN PERFECT FORMATION.
Wireless Messages Received Along
Coast From Battleships-Noth-
ing Official.

New York, Dec. l9.-The follow
ing message from its correspondent
on board of Admiral Evans fagshiI
was received by wireless:
"on board U. S. S. Connecticut
December is, moon. THE battle
ship feet at this hour is $50 miles
north by northwest of Saint Thomas.
Weather fine"
A later message from the fleet re-
.ceived through the DeForest wireless
station here reads:
During twenty-four hours since
noon yesterday the feet made 24O
miles. the course continuing due
southeast"
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

Chicago. Dec. lS.-An interesting
exhibition chiefly for the purpose OF
exploiting cement as a new building
material for houses opened today In
the Coliseum and viii continue
through the remainder OF the week
The principal cement companies of
the west have united in giving the
exhibition. The exhibition embraces
a comprehensive display Of the vari-
Gus uses to which cement is adapted.
as wen as the method Of manufac-
ture.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
DRowNs IN BATH TUB.
Cashier Of New England Bank Was
Found Dead at Home.

North Attelboro. Mass, Dec. IS
Frederick E. Sergeant, vice presi-
dent and cashier OF the Jewellers
National bank of this town, and
prominently identified with many
business enterprises in North. Attel-
boro. and Providepce, h. l., was
found dead in bath tub at his apart
ments by his wife last night Ac-
cording to a medical examiner. death
was due to accidental drowning. II
Is believed his accounts are correct.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

The bids and offers came back and
forth with shouts and barks, yet they
made but q murmur compared TO the
whirlwind Of sound that had arisen
from the pit at the former struggles
had witnessed. There seemed but
few blocks OF the stock on the market.
This is great" chuckled Wall
bridge. taking post before me. There
hasn't been anything like It since
Decker captured Chollar in the elec-
tion OF '73. You don't remember that,
l guess?"
Il wasn't in the market then." ad-
mitted.
Lord! Just to hear that!" cried
the stout little man, mopping his glist-
ening head frantically and quivering
with nervous excitement. 'Doddridge
Knapp bids 1900 for the stock and
only gets five shares. Oh. why amt i
a chance to get into this?''
l heard a confused roar. above
which rose the fierce tones Of Dodd-
ridge Knapp.
How many shares has he got to
day?" l asked.
mot 40 yet"
"And the others?"
There's been about 1000 sold"
gripped the rail in nervous tension.
The battle seemed to be going against
the King Of the Street.
"Ohl" gasped Wallbridge, trembling
with excitement. did you hear that?
There! It's 1.700-now it's 1.775!
Whew,"
l echoed the exclamation.
"oh. why haven't l got 10000
shares?" he groaned.
who is getting them?"
Knapp got the last lot. Ooh. look
there! Did you ever see the like of
that?"
looked. Decker. hatless, with hair
disheveled, had leaped the rail and
was hurrying into the throng that sur
rounded Doddridge Knapp.
There was never two of 'em on the
floor before" cried Wallbridge.
At Decker's appearance the brokers
opened a lane to him, the cries fell
and there was an instant OF silence as
the kings of the market thus came
came face to face.
shall never forget the sight. Dodd.
ridge Knapp, massive, calm, forceful.
surveyed his opponent with unrufied
composure. He was dressed in light
gray-brown suit that made him seem
larger than ever. Decker was nervous,
disheveled. his dress of black setting
OF the pallor of his face, till It seemed
as white as his shirt bosom, as he
fronted the King OF the Street.
The foes faced each other, watchful
as two wrestlers looking TO seize an
breath. Then the crowd of brokers
closed in again and the clamor rose
once more.
could not make out the progress OF
the contest, but the trained ear OF
Wallbridge interpreted the explosions
of inarticulate sound.
"Phew! listen to that Two thou
sand. 2.100. 2.150. Great snakes, See
her jumpl" he cried. "Decker's get
ting it,"
My heart sank. Doddridge Knapp
must have smothered his brain once
more in the Black Smoke. and was
now paying the price of indulgence.
And his plans OF wealth were a sacri-
fee to the wild and criminal scheme
into which he had entered in his con-
test against the Unknown.
The clang of the gong recalled me
from the reverie that had shut out the
- k1
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
WILL START CAMPAIGN.
Every Printer Connected With News
paper Instructed 20 Fight.

Indianapolis, Dec. 1S.-At joint
conference here today by heads of
the International unions composing
the allied printing trades of America
It was unanimously decided that ev'
cry union Organization in the United
States whose members have to do
with the publishing OF a newspaper
shall be instructed to begin a cam
paign against the wood pulp and
white paper trust.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
KITTREDGE NOT AGREED.
To appointment of Wagner n District
Attorney Of south Dakota.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The APP
pointment OF Edward Il. Wagner 20
be United States district attorney for
South Dakota, which was sent TO the
senate today. was made on recon-
mendation OF Senator Gamble. II Is
reported the selection OF Wagner S-as
not agreeable TO Senator Kittredge.
Gamble's colleague. and he viii prob
ably endeayor TO prevent his confir-
nation.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

a member of Tammany han and
prominent In local politics. was con-
victed by jury and sentenced 20
two years In prison. Coyne stated
that he forgot, when asked by the
grand jury 10 testify concerning an
alleged offer Of 81 600 made by him
to secure legislation. and the charge
Of perjury was sustained.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
For Uniform Baggage Rate.

Chicago, H., Dec. 1S.-A commit
tee appointed by the Central Passen-
ger association TO consider the excess
baggage rate problem met in confer
ence here today with commissioners
and subcommittee representing
other passenger associations. The
object is TO bring about IL possible
a uniform excess baggage rate appn-
cable to all the railroads of the
United States. Al is.ns akah HI
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
Notice 20 the Pnhlic

In compliance with an order OF
The General Council. hereby notify
every property holder In sewer dis
trict No. 4. of the city OF Padurah.
Kentucky. to connect with the sewer
age system by May. 1908.
Respectfully,
ID A. Yeiser. Mayor.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

groaned Wallbridge. omega closes
at $500 and Decker takes every trick.
oh. why didn't you have me on the
floor out there? BY the great horn
spoon, I'd "a had every share OF that
stock, and wouldn't "a paid more than
half as much for II. neither"
| sighed and turned sick at heart,
to meet the King of the Street as he
shouldered his way from the floor.
There was not a trace OF his mis-
fortune to be read in his face. But
Decker. the victor. moved away like
a man oppressed. pale, staggering,
halffainting. as though the nervous
strain had brought him to the edge Of
collapse.
Doddridge Knapp made his way to
the doors and signed me to follow
him, but spoke no word until we stood
beside the columns that guard the en-
trance.
THAT was warm work." said Dodd-
ridge Knapp after a moments halt.
Il was very sorry to have 1t turn
out So" I said.
A grim smile passed over his face.
Il wasn't" he growled good humor~
edly. Il thought It was rather neatly
done"
l looked at him In surprise.
"Oh. forgot that hadn't seen you,"
he continued. "And like enough !
shouldn't have told you II had. The
truth is, l found block OF 1000 shares
on Saturday night. and made CON-
bination with them"
Then the mine is yoursf" Gals
"The directors will be-"
"But you were buying shares this
morning"
"A mere optical illusion, Wilton. I
was in fact a seller. for l had shares to
spare"
1T was a very good imitation"
Il don't wonder you were taken In,
my boy. Decker was fooled to the
tune Of about 100000 this morning.
l thought 1t was rather neat for q
cleanup"
thought so, too, and the King OF
the Street smiled at my exclamations
over his cleyerness. But my congrat-
ulations were cut short as a small
dark man pressed his way 10 the cor
ner where we stood, and whispered in
Doddridge Knapp's ear.
was he sure?" asked the King Of
the Street.
"Those were his exact words."
"When was this?" Al
mot five minutes ago"
run to Caswelrs. Tell him to walt
for me-"
The messenger darted OF and we
followed briskly. Caswell. l found.
was an attorney. and we were led at
once TO the inner Office.
Come in with me-" said my en-
ployer. II expect l shall need you.
and IL will save explanations"
The lawyer was a till. thin man.
with chalky, expressioniess features,
but his eyes gave life to his face with
their keen, almost brilliant, vision.
"Decker's playing the JOKER" said
the King Of the Street. I've beaten
him in the market, but he's going to
make last play with the directors.
There's meeting called for 1890.
They are going to give him a two
years contract for milling, and they
talk Of declaring 10000 shares Of my
stock invalid"
How many directors have you
gctg"
"Two-Barber and myself. Decker
thinks he has Barber"
Then you want an injunction?"
"Yes."
The lawyer looked at his watch.
THE meeting IL at 1890. HIM.
You'll have to hold them for half an
hour-maybe an hour"
Make IL half an hour" growled
Doddridge Knapp. Just remember
that time is worth $1,000 a second till
that Injunction is served"
He went out without another word.
and there was a commotion OF clerks
as we left
Ito be continued I'm next fssue.)
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
Another 81. Louis Briber Up.

st. Louis. Mo, Dec. 1S.-Charged
with perjury because he answered
that "he could not remember when
questioned by the grand pury con-
cerning alleged boodling in the house
of delegates. william X. Coyne. once
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

All Abysslnlan male children over
12 must go TO school. The state
provides the education and is build
ing many schools.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
Daily Thought.

If Christians like their Lord will be,
All men will lose their doubts and
see
How real is Christianity.
What do they see in you and me?
Marianne birmingham.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

Perfect shape. Norway spruce
Christmas trees with holders, all
sizes and prices.
c. L. BRUNSON & co.
529 Broadway.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

to the fore; but we do not look for
any breach between the president ana
Mr.. Cortelyou.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

John Cabot Lodge, of Massachu-
setts, would make a strong man for
second place.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

He-When you were in Rome did
you do as the Romans do? She
No; but was done as the Romans
do,-Illustrated Bits.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

JAMES OF KY.
Ollie James, from the state of Ken
tuck,
Is just the right kind of a buck
For moving pianos
Or picking bananas
Or loading pig lead on truck.
-Washigton Post.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.
CIRCULATION STATEMENT
November 1Q0z
iO2.04a

Total :. ;. iO2, ,049
Average. November. 1s06.... 1857
Average, November, 1907. -. 1926
Decrease ......... ....... az
Personally appeared before me,
this December 3rd, 1907, R. d. Mac
Millen. business manager of The Sun,
who affirms that the above state
ment OF the circulation of The Sun
for the month Of November, 1907.
Is true to the best of his knowledge
and belief.
PETER PURYEAR. Notary Public.
Ny commission expires January 22
n9OS.
The Paducah evening sun., 1907-12-19

you DON'T HAVE To WAIT
Every dose makes you feeibetter. Lss-Pos
keeps your whole insides right. Sold on the
money back plan everywhere. Price ~ cents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
SUNDAY SERVICES

Scarlet OF Massachusetts, 2:a0 and 1880.
First ndependent-Will hold services IN
their hail. corner Weybosset and Eddy
street. entrance on Eddy street, at 2:3o
and 7:a0, Mr. Thomas Gross OF Fall River
Will occupy the pulpit; all are welcome.
UNITARIAN.
Westminster, Adelaide avenue, George
Kent minister--Service and sermon 1o;i5i
3 1915: twilight story service 8.
First Congregational. Benefit and Be
nevolent streets-s 3 $780, public worship
10:45; vespers a: Rev Howard @ Ives OF
New London Will preach, morning and
evening.
UNIvERsALIsT.
First, Greene street, Rev ii cusman.
ID ID. pastor-Morning worship io:45; s
II: vespcrs s.
Church OF the Mediator, Crapston and
Burgess streets, Rev w G Selleck, ID y,
pastor-Service 1913, with third sermon
on ''Christianty and Modernism" the
topic being Modernism and Spiritual
Religion $ S l2:l5; mission study class
q.
CATHOLIC.
Cathedral OF SIS Peter and Paul. Cathe.
dral sQuare-Low masses at Z, 8 and 800
Q clock; high mass at 1880 m; vespers
and benediction at $3.50 d m: evening SER
vice IN basement for men only at
o'clock: s S at 2 y m.
ST Josaph's. Hope street. Rev T + Do
ran. q. pastor-Aasses az 6:9O. s Q and
1850 m; vesper service and Denediction
ST Michaels. Prairie avenue. Rev J C
Walsh. pastor-Masses 4. :, 8; chiidren's
mass 10; high mass IL; vespers 40
Church Of the Holy Ghost utaiian).
Paoio Novou, pastor Masses 1880, and
1870; s 9:l5; vespers, q
st Patrieks. State street Rev William
pyae' ,oaS pass0r-Hassss $40 sss snd
Church Of the Holy Rosary (Portu-
guese). Traverse street, Rev NJ serpa.
psssorIMassss ssrcS a, ,s $40 & and lesS s. cor.
ner Academy and Regent avenues.
Mount Pleasant. Rev w Simmons, pas
tor; Rev. + J Sullivan. observation-disclosures
Church OF the Assumption. Potter's
avenue, Rev Thomas l. Kelley, pastor.
Masses 7:3o, and $780, s 8. 2; vespers, q
st. Charles Borromeo lFrench). Harri-
Masses s, 8 and 1880; s s. q; vespers at 8;
school.
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
West River street. Rev NJ O'Hare. pastor
Masses 1880. $50 and 1879; S 5, 2; ves-
pers, 3; baptisms at Sundays and I;AS
Thursdays.
st Thomas Fruit Hill avenue. Rev
Thomas F Carroll. pastor-Masses T.
and 1890: s s. 2:30: vespers, $3.50
st Edwards. Wanskuck, Rev FIR Bless
ing. pastor-Masses s. and 1890; .. y
vespers, 4.
Church OF the Holy Name, Rev FIR
Clarke. pastor-Low masses at ana 3;
high mass. 10:30; vespers. S; s 5 for boys.
10; for girls, to g.
St Johns Atwells avenue and Sutton
street. Rev ] ] McCabe, rector-First
mass. z; second mass and sermon, 3; and
and sermon. 1915; az follows: Chris
tian Doctrine classes for girls. 9:45; Chris
tian Doctrine classes for boys. ESQ; yes
pers and benediction, $3.50.
ST Theresa's church, Manton avenue.
corner of Pope street, Rev FIR Flynn. pas
tor-Masses, z. 8 and 10:30; children's mass
$50; vespers. g.
ST Matthew'S, Auburn--Rev Joseph
Scheuren. pastor-Masses. Sis and lo4S;
yespers $50
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
ENCOURAGING
REPORTS MADE
ON TUBERCULOSIS

A meeting of the Providence commit
teo of the r. /. League for the suppress
sion of tuberculosis was held yesterday
afternoon in the rooms Of the Society for
Organizing Charity In the Butler Elk
change. The meeting shows that the
work OF the committee Is progressing
very satisfactorily
One OF the three nurses looking after
tuberculosis cases for tho committee.
Miss Mary Gardner. reported that last
month the nurses had under their care
17s cases. the largest number since the
work was begun.
The Board OF Trade committee for the
suppression Of tuberculosis is working
here actively and will ally itself with the
state league, as committee OF that or
ganization.
A meeting Of this committee was held
yesterday afternoon In the Board OF
Trade rooms, at which Or. Fulton pre-
sided
DIR. Chaplin announced that the fresh
air school will probably be opened by
Jan. 1.
The financial statement of the Provi-
dence committee showed a balance OF
$1,000 on hand; 500 of this is set aside
for the salary of nurses. leaving bal
ance Of $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
BEN GREET'S PLAYERS
PRESENT MACBETH"

good sized audience witnessed at
the Providence opera house last evening
performance Of Macbeth" acted "in
the Elizabethan manner by the Ben
Greet players. The spontaneous ap-
plause given was q sincere tribute to the
general excellence OF the acting in the
moro important roles. being decidedly
impressive. despite the absence of all
scenic effect
While such performances have an aca-
demic interest, there rs satisfaction In
the presentation practically OF the entire
text as Shakespeare wrote Il. and lis
tening TO recitation Of the lines that
Is more intelligent than Is commonly
heard In Shakespearian productions. AS
the programme explains in reference To
Macbeth" "very few works OF Shake
speare have been SO badly mauled by
the play adapter. The object of this
representation is 10 show the work. how
over tnadequately. as dramatic and lit
erary masterpiece. The play Is un-
doubtedly a fine vehicle for modern stage
effects. provided Its dignity Is not made
subservient to limelight and machinery"
And the Greet idea to make everything
subservient to the play itself and the
dignity OF Its lines is carried out ably.
though limelight and machinery are nec-
essary to certain extent In producing
convincing effect in these days But
the unique character Of the production is
interesting IN itself and there Is no lack
of dramatic effect. due to the material
novelty when once one gets into the
spirit OF the stronger scenes.
Apart from the meagreness OF scene
the performance was dramatically alive.
The Macbeth showed a fine conception
OF his character. and the same was true
Of the Lady Macbeth. Both players
were warmly applauded. The Macduff
was equally good and the Malcolm was
also well done. Most OF the other char
actere were very we'll portrayed.
Romeo and Juliet was presented this
afternoon and THE Merchant OF Venice
will be this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-14
RIVERSIDE

Farragut Woman's Relief corps held
very spirited meeting last evening. the
annual election OF officers being the at
traction. There was an interesting con-
test for president of the organization be-
tween Mrs. Frank J. Ballou and Mrs.
Amanda Harwood, and after three BAL
lots had been taken Mrs. Ballou was
found to be elected by one vote. Mrs.
Harwood was elected as senior vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Julia Hicks, junior vice presi-
dent; Sarah Crowell. chaplain; Mrs. Ger
trude Hought aling. conductor; Mrs. An
ME Higgins treasurer, and Mrs l.. San
ford guard. These will be installed
Thursday evening. Jan. ., when the Sec
retary and other officers and committees
will be appointed.
The Heart club met I'm their cosy corner
last evening with one member missing
and his associates are confident that said
member was missing on account OF be-
coming a married man within few days.
The club was quite well aware of the
fact that "Jim" had called upon Town
Clerk Smyth aud taken out a marriage
license, but "Jim" has kept the affair a
secret, so far as possible Full partic-
uars will undoubtedly be learned at the
next meeting.