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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

Christmas things are on display
in retail stores. Paducah offers as
many. attractions to. the holiday
shopper as the large cities. These
articles are now fresh, and the as
sortment larger, of course, than they
will be a day, or a week or fort
night hence. Buying a few things
today, few next week and so on, is
eaiser on the pocketbook and the
nerves, than waiting until the last
minute, and then joining in the rush,
with no time to speculate on the rel
alive worth to the recipient of this
or that. 1t will be wild scramble
the last few days before Christmas.
It viii be wearisome work and the
clerks-they will be tired too, and,
perhaps, not so amiable, unless they
are made of different stun from the
customers. If everybody waits until
late to buy. then the shoppers and
the clerks will be worn out Christ
mas morn and incapable of enjoying
the festival and the holiday. Every
body knows these things, but it is
well to be reminded. hi
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

OF what Is Transporting on earth. for
between them and US there Is no
medium OF communication. They
have gone down 10 the "tongueless
silence OF the dreamless DUST and
in the nature OF things are totally
oblivious OF these proceedings. II
Is not within our power TO ameliOrate
move any OF its sting. We can't even
any OF its sting. We cannot even
Tor a moment dwell In communion
with their spirits. and so far as they
are concerned these exercises are
futile. For.
"Can storied urn or animated dust
Back 10 It's mansion call the feet
ing breath?
Can Honor's voice provoke the
silent dust,
"or Flattery soothe the dull cold
ear OF deathg"
and hence these exercises are
held for the benefit OF the living;
and We deem this BETTING oc-
rasion on which to commemorate
their manly virtues, TO attest our
loyal friendship. TO prove our abid-
ing love for their memory. and dem
onstrate our lofty appreciation Of
their noble traits of character.
Neither OF them was endowed
with such talent or genus that he
was distinguished from his fellows;
neither OF them decked his brow
with immortal glory upon any field
OF battle; It was not the honor OF
either OF them to command the APP
plause OF listening senates. or to
sway multitude by his matchless
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
IN GOD WE TRUST.

To those, who worship the golden
eagle of commerce, the phrase I'm
God we Trust" engraved on its face,
reads like the motto "Home, Sweet
Home" in the house of drunkard.
Maybe, II is a spirit of piety that
prompts Ollie James TO appeal for
the restoration of that time honored
legend to its place of prominence on
the coin of the realm, though "ln
Hoe Signo Vinces" would be a motto
more appropriate for the uses to
which the average politician puts his
money. In all seriousness. we are
inclined to disagree with the presi-
dent about discarding the inscription.
It may be that certain sentimental
ity overrules the force OF his logic
in our minds. We are unable at all
times to take the fences with him.
Precedents somtimes is a barrier,
we acknowledge without measuring
our ability to leap its height, its rea
.sonableness at the time of adoption
being sufficient excuse for its recog-
milton now. Sometimes we are able
to climb. treasured. through the gap
when Roosevelt's Pegasus has
Kicked down the bars of convention
ality and precedence; but he mani
tests a certain irreverence toward the
moses of antiquity that rather
shocks our public school trained
minds. We sometimes doubt that
Roosevelt believes the story about
George Washington and the cherry
tree.
But TO come back to the golden
eagles: the coin OF the realm stands
for the sovereignty of the nation as
much as does the flag itself. 1t is a
token of power and authority, and
when the money of a country is de-
based and discredited, that country
sinks below the imperial level. In
this view of the case, such pious
expression inscribed on the coin is
not blasphemy, but recognition on
the part of the nation of its reliance
on the Providence that directs its
destiny, emblazoned on the highest
emblem of national authority and
integrity.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
SCHOOL NOTES


Not a single suspension for mis-
conduct during the first three
months Of school in an enrolment OF
LOGO, is a record that Professor
sugg and the pupils of the Washing
ton school building are proud The
Washington school, which is the
largest in the city, will probably
claim the best record for department
If the present conditions prevail
throughout the year.
The boys debating club OF the
High school will meet In regular ses-
sion Friday afternoon. The boys
have arranged an Interesting pro
gram and are much interested in the
work. There Will be several con-
testants for the honor of represent
ing Paducah at the oratorical con
test TO be given by the western Ken
lucky schools sometime in the
spring.
The stage in the auditorium of the
High school has been completed and
is ready for use whenever the oc-
casion demands. The rehearsals for
the minstrel, to be given by the boys,
will begin soon. The minstrel prob
ably will be given during the Holt
days.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

profess to be free traders. The Re
publican preponderence in congress
Indicates the sentiment OF the coun-
try on that subject. II these Demo
cratic congressman wish 20 raise that
issue. they should not try TO do so in
a body so overwhelmingly against
them. The place to try that issue is
before the people. Let them wait
until another general election DEM
onstrates by the choice by confres-
sional districts whether the people
are for free trade OF protection
The question of tariff revision is
not one for free traders to interfere
with. They are for tariff abolition.
Only protectionists are concerned
about revision and If the present
schedules are to be revised they must
be revised by experts, who believe in
the theory of protection. Tariff re-
vision cannot even become a fair is
sue in a popular election; for the
complicated question of what SEIZED
ules to revise and how much. would
result in amending confusion and
disaster to the country.
The next presidential and con.
|gressional election will be fought out
to a certain extent on the issue OF
free trade OF protective tariff. If the
Republican party is successful again
the American policy of protection
may be accepted as removed from
politics and then a non-partisan com.
mission may be appointed to con
slider al the schedules and recon-
mend such changes, reductions and
increases, as conditions warrant.
The country cannot afford to have
business conditions unsettled by
threatened or real revolutions in the
Industrial system through sweeping
changes in national policies, and the
Republican party is safely enough
entrenched in popular confidence to
act in the matter of tariff revision
absolutely Independent of the inclin'
alton or demands of any special in.
terest. The business of this country
and the welfare OF the people are
more important than any party con
siderations.
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CONTINUED from last Issue. /,

CONTINUED from last issue.)
1t would have gone hard with me
II he had ever reached me, for he was
a large and powerful fellow, and my
last shot was gone. But in the dark
and smoky passage he stumbled over
the PROSTATE body of the first des-
perado whom | had been fortunate
enough to knock down, and fell sprawl
ing at full length almost at my feet.
With one leap was on his back,
and with a blow from the revolver |
had quieted him, wrenched the knife
from his hand and had the point rest
ing on his neck.
Luella gave a scream.
"Ohl" she cried. ARE you hurt7"
mo" l said lightly, but l don't
think this gentleman is feeling very
well. He's likely TO have a sore head
for day or two"
Come back here" said Lueila In a
peremptory tone. Those men may
come again and shoot you"
Il don't think So" said l. "The
door is coming down. But, anyhow,
can't leave our friend here. Lie still"
] growled. giving the captive a gentle
prod in the neck with the point of his
knife to emphasize my desire to have
peace and quiet between us.
l heard him swear under his breath.
The words were foreign. but there
was no mistaking the sentiment be-
hind them.
you aren't killing him, are your"
inquired Luella anxiously.
Il think It might be service 10 the
country" l confessed, but III save
him for the hangman."
You needn't speak so regretfully."
laughed Luella, with little return OF
her former spirit. But here our peo-
pie come"
The ak had been piled steadily, but
the door came down with difficulty.
At last il was shaking and yielding,
and almost as Luella spoke it swayed.
bent apart, and broke with a crash.
and with a babel OF shouts Corson,
Porter, Barkhouse and Wainwright,
with two more policemen, poured
through the opening.
Praise the powers, you're safei"
cried Corson, wringing my hand, while
the policemen took the PROSTATE Chin
csc in charge. "And is the young lady
hurt?"
mo harm done" said Luella. "Mr.
Wilton is quite a general"
called my men aside and spoke
sharply.
"Ycu haven't obeyed orders" said.
you, Porter, and you, Barkhouse,
were to keep close by me tonight.
You didn't do II, and it's only by good
luck that the young lady and l were
not killed. You, Wainwright, were 10
follow Tom Terrill. ] saw Terrill Just
now in a gang Of Chinese, and you
turn up on the other side Of barred
door"
Porter and Barkhouse looked sheep
ish enough, but Wainwright protested:
Il was following Terrill when he
gets into a gang of highbinders, and
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
LAST WEEK FOR SALOONS

Metropolis, IN Dec. 2.-(Special)
This is the hast week for the sa-
ICONS in Brookport. Metropolis and
other southern Illinois towns and VII
lagos. Thursday night. December s.
at ~ o'clock they close up for keeps
and Metropolis and Brookport win be
dry towns, so far as licenses are con
cerned.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

Mr. Tifr~ cr1r7 ~ .feif17 kf11kF
aud frst knows | runs up against
Porter here hunting for an az, and
crazy as a loon, saying as how you
was murdered and they had got to
save YOU"
well just keep close to me for the
rest Of the night and well say no more
about it. There's no great damage
done--nothing but sore knuokle."
was feeling now the return effects OF
my blow on the coolies chin.
Il don't understand this. Mr.. VIII
ton" said Corson in confidential per
plexity Il don't see why the haythcn
were after yez."
Il saw--I saw Tom Terrill." said 7.
stumbling over the name OF Dodd.
ridge Knapp. ! determined to keep
the incident Of his appearances to my
self.
"a don't see how he worked IT," said
Corson with shake OF the head
They don't like 10 stand against a
white man. It's a quare tale he must
have told EN-. and big sack he must
have promised EN- 10 bring EN- down
on ye. Was Il for KILN ye they was
tryin', or was they for catchin' yez
alive?"
They were trying to take us alive
at first. think. but the bullets
whistled rather close Tor comfort"
Il was little shslxy myself. when
they plunked against the door," said
Corson with smile.
While Ccrson was attempting TO ex-
plain 10 Mrs. Bowser the nature Of the
Matchmaking bands OF the Chinese
criminal element Luella said:
Please get US out Of this. can't
stand it,
/ had marveled at her CAIN amid the
excited talk Of those about her. but
| saw now that e was forced by an
effort Of her will. She was sadly
shaken. br
Take my arm" I said. "Mr. Cor
son will lead the way" I signed TO
Porter TO go ahead and to Farmhouse
and Wainwright to follow me. ITS
very close here"
ITS very ridiculous OF me-" said
Luella. with an historical laugh, but
I'm little upset"
Il dare say you're not used to It." /
suggested dryly.f
Luella gave me a quick glance.
"No, are you? It's not customary
in our family" she said with an at
tempt at gaiety.
thought of the wolfhgure who had
come out OF the opium den and the
face framed in the lantern fash OF the
alley. and was silent Perhaps the
thought OF the scene OF the passage
had come tolher, too. for she shudder-
ed and quickened her step as though
to escape.
do you want to go through the
theater?" asked Corson.
''No-no." whispered Luells. get
me home at once"
I'VE have seen enough sights for the
evening. believe" said /.
Mrs. Bowser was volubly regretfuL
but declined Corson's offer to chap
eron her through a night Of II.
On the way home Luella spoke not
a word, but Mrs. Bowser filled the
time with a detailed account OF her
emotions and sensations while Corson
and his men were searching for US and
beating down the door.
At the door Luella held out her hand
impulsively.
Il wish ! knew whom to thank
but do thank him-for my safety
perhaps my life. Believe mel am
grateful to a brave man."
] felt the warm clasp OF her fingers
for moment and then with flash OF
her eyes that set my blood on fire she
was gone, and / was staggering down
Doddridge Knapp's steps in a tumult
Of emotions.
n
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

1t was strange that the world was
deceived into believing crisis was
impending in Portugal. OF course,
IN the case OF King carlos indigestion
may be held responsible for the ban
ishment of the heir apparent.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
oBsrRuCTIoNIsTs.

Those Democratic congressman.
who voted to block all legislation. re-
curing unanimous consent, until ac-
ton should be taken on tariff re-
form measure, will find nothing ex-
cept the animus of their own parti-
san hearts to justify their course. We
assume they were sent to congress
to enact wise and Just laws for the
benefit of the country, and IL an ur-
gent and worthy measure is present
ed and its enactment is prevented by
their compact, they must bear the
stigma of unfaithfulness to their
trust without the slightest excuse of
weight and honesty
Were they members of the Russian
douma, representing the great mass
of their countrymen, and were they
defying the power OF an autocracy in
defense of some measure for the
amelioration of their own condition.
there might be something heroic in
such stand. But We find conditions
reversed. The Democratic congress-
men represent a minority of their
countrymen--outsid that section in
which local conditions are reflected
in national elections, an insignificant
part of the great constitlency-an
still less do they represent the true
sentiment of their home people. Per-
haps. in the case of every Democratic
congress some local issue or condi-
ton has taken precedence in the Sc
lection OF the man over national con-
siderations. These Democratic con-
gressmeD, representing a minority of
their countrymen, are endeayoring to
precipitate tariff discussion on the
eve of a presidential campaign, not
for the benefit of the country. but
in the hope of stirring a ruction in
the Republican camp and thus gain
Eng some advantage for themselves.
The country is for protective
system. as It has always been, save
for that one memorable occasion.
when the mongrel Wilson bill was
passed.
These Democratic congressman
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

A cigaret, carelessly tossed into a
perambulator fatally burned three
months-old child in New York yes
terday. Such criminal 'carelessness
carries its own punishment. He, who
Stays by the clgaret, shall die by the
cigaret.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
THE JOKEsNrITH.

For college societies TO debate:
Resolved, That Il is sin for a man
TO run against prohibltionist can
didate for Office. Charleston News
and Courier.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

words OF cioquenco or brilliant
thoughts OF wisdom. Not one OF
them amassed a fabulous fortune and
thereby acquired the right to become
known to fame as a Napoleon Of
finance. Not one OF them by his
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

Neighbor--If your statement is
true your clothesline was robbed by
trarnps. Jueson-How do you make
that out Neighbor-D Didn't you say
they took everything but the towelsg
Philadelphia Press.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

The jamestown exposition has been
of great educational value to-the
American people. The lesson cost
$1,OOO.OOO and will be worth it. If
not forgotten.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
Daily Thought.

Character is the diyinest thing on
earth. Character is like bells which
ring out sweet music and which when
touched accidentally even resound
with sweet music. Phillips Brooks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Total 1899. o. ~ SUI
Average, October, 1907. 49,. 1878
average, October, 1906. -. .401S
Personally appeared before me, this
November End, 1907, r. d. MacMil-
aen, business manager of The Sun,
who affirms that the above state
ment of the circulation of The Sun
for the month Of iber, 1907,
Is true to the bes. of his knowledge
and belief.
PETER PURYEAR, Notary Public.
My commission expires January 22,
1908.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-19
CITY TO SEND
PETITION TO
LEGISLATURE
Exchange Of Land for City Hall
Addition is Desired as
Soon as Possible.

The Board of Aldermen held a
busy session last night at which sew
eral important matters were dispos-
ed of.
Three property owners on Cort-
landt street petitioned for a sewer.
Elizabeth street, to the number OF
six, did likewise, also on Catharine
streets to the number of thirteen;
all living north of Huntington street.
The Catharine street matter was stat
ed to have been favorably acted up
on some time ago. All were grant
ed to expedite action, as these sew
ers will connect with portions of the
new trunk sewer.
The petition to the legislature for
the exchange of the site of the sur
veyor generals Office for a plot ad-
joining to permit enlargins city hall
was read and ordered referred to thi:
city's member of the legislature fol
presentation.
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-19
LADIES' LEGION PAID
VISIT TO MIDOLESEX.

Pride of Amboy Legion. of the
National Protective Legion. was the
guest of Middlesex Legion at the reg
ular meeting held in odd Fellows
hall last night. There We're about
twenty of the ladies present. After
the usual routine business, an in
formal program. consisting of vocal
and instrumental music. was render
ed District Manager d. F. Duns-
more. of Trenton. who was also pres
ent. made a speech on the good OF
the order, which was followed by re-
marks by several of the members,
The awarding of the s. in gold By
the Pride of Amboy also took place.
II was awarded to T. Foote, of High
street.
The Middlesex Legion voted upon
twelve new members and decided to
award a ten dollar gold piece in May.
1t is expected that large number
will be initiated at their next meet
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-19
WATER BOARD SENDS
REPORT TO COUNCIL
Assert That Their
Dept. Keeps the
Taxes Down,
BONDS URGED

The report of the Board of Water
Commissioners for the fiscal year
which ended the first of this month
was submitted to the council at the
regular meeting last night.
The report recites the improve
ments made during the twelvemonth
including wells and installation of
meters, and urges the need of more
improvements and increase of capac-
ity, for which the issue of 100000
bonds is declared to be essential. The
report asserts that, if a private cor
poration owned the system and the
city had to pay for water similarly
to cities which have not municipal
plants, the taxes here would be at
least ten per cent higher
Following the reading of the re-
port, Alderman-at-Larg Pfeiffer said
that the water department is very ex-
pensive, but is self-sustainlng and
if the people at large took more in
terest In the affairs of the depart
ment, it would give them clearer in
sight into what has been, and is be-
ing, done.
The report in full is as follows:
March /, 1907.
Honorable Board of Aldermen:
Gentlemen-Here we present
to you this, our fourth annual report,
together with detailed statements
from the superintendent and engi-
neer for fiscal year ending February
% 1907. A careful studv of the
same will show that the past year has
been the most important in the his
tory of the water department. Twen-
ty-six ground storage wells have been
driven, making thirty-6ve in all. with
a flowing capacity sufficient to supply
the city without taking into consider
alton the pond or artesian water.
Continued on page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-19
RAFFLES TO
BE AT LARGE
TOMORROW
A Reward of $50 is Offered for
His Capture Be on the
Watch for Him.

The Mysterious Mr. RatIies" will
tween IL and II o'clock from Smith
and State streets, traversing the prin-
ciple business thoroughfares. Excite
ment is already beginning to run
high
The description of the unknown
will be found below-Look it over
carefully and think while Cut it
out and place it in your pocket so
that you can study it occasionally.
When you spot your man, have
copy of the last issue of the EVEN
ING NEWS in your left hand, plac-
ing your right hand on his left shoul-
der and say: you are the mysteri-
Gus Mr.. Rafiies from SeXton's drug
store"
If you strike the proper person he
will take you to SeXton's pharmacy,
where your name and address will
be taken and the following day you
win receive the $50 in gold
Arrangements have been made for
Raffles to visit the following towns
South Amboy Tottenville, Metuchen.
Woodbridge, Sewaren and Roosevelt.
He will spend some parts of certain
days in each of the above named
places. giving all a chance.
He will try to make his letters as
interesting as possible. The first one
will appear on Thursday relative to
his wanderings of Wednesday.
Be sure and have the last edition
of the EVENING NEWS in your
hand when you approach anyone and
if he turns out to DE the wrong per-
son, beg his pardon and try again.
For the benefit of those who are
not acquainted with the "Raffies"
chase, they will want to know how
the scheme originated. We will pub
lish from the owners of the copy
right In a few days letter contain
ing full information regarding it.
Suffice now is to say it is simply
an argument to be settled by our
readers as to how long man or
thief can be at liberty hereabouts
when a full description of him is
printed for the public to read. We
have always claimed that II WAS no
easy matter to make a capture by
description only.
Here is a good description of him;
Height feet, II X inches.
Face-Smooth-shav
COmpleXion-Fair; birthmark be-
low left temple.
Hair-Rather dark; thin; small
bald spot on top of head; parts ON
side.
Clothing-Dark clothes; black felt
hat.
Eyes-Blue-grays.
Teeth-Whitc, but irregular; one
missing in front.