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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

Il am a great dramatist," says
George Bernard Shaw. George is I'M
questionably great something or 9th
er, but is it dramatist? Many think it
is egotist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

angels don't wear whlskers and
pants or at least we never saw any
American. Has our esteemed contem-
porary ever seen any that didn't?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

A New York court has decided that
oysters are wild animals. Could an
oyster kill an antelope by biting 1t in
the neck?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

A Russian anarchist arrested IN
Paris is named Law His initials are
not given, but presumably they are
o. L. T..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

small wonder they
are anxious to pro-
cure some utensil
which would obvi-
ate this disagree
able feature Of
housekeeping. An
Ohio inv n tor
seems to have at
tanned the coveted
utensil in the very
simple attachment
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

"A man who whistles seldom
swears," says a Wyoming paper. Hold
ing lemon in the mouth will also keep
a man from swearing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

Many a boy whose fond parents have
picked him out for future President
puts al end to their hopes by rocking
the boat,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

The question, Does poetry pay p
has been revived. At the present high
cost of paper 1t would seem that it
doesn't
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

Peanuts are recommended as cure
for certain diseases. 1t is to be hoped
that Is not a doctors shell game.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05
To Keep lemon. Fresh.

1t is said that lemons will keep fresh
for weeks if placed in bag Of corn
meal; or keep in cold water, changing
It once q week.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

1t is no sign because a guest has the
spare room that she has also well
come.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

If the sermon isn't to our liking we
think it is directed at the other fellow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

LEVER LIFTS COVER. shown in the illus
tration. AS here shown the cooking
pot is provided with a handle of more
than the average length. In. connec-
ton with the handle, in close reach Of
the users hand is a small lever. By
grasping the latter and forcing it down
a connecting rod raises the lid of the
pot, the lid being hinged to the edge
of the post close to the handle. There
is absolutely no danger Of burning the
fingers or hand. Another advantage Is
the fact that any liquid in the pot can
also be drained off quickly and with
ease.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

Attachment for Pans.
So many housewives have suffered
burned fingers while examining the
contents of a boiling pot that it Is
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05
A simple steamed Pudding.

Sift together one cup of entire wheat
-four, half a cup of white flour, half
teaspoonful of SALT one teaspoonful OF
soda, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, mace
and cloves mixed together. Beat one
egg. Add half cup each of molasses
and milk and stir into the dry ingredl-
ents. Stir in four tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter and three-fourths OF a
cup of fruit (currants, sultana raisins,
citron, candied peel, chopped figs, dates
or prunes), either variety or COM
bination of two or more. Steam two
and one-half hours. Serve with hard
sauce. The dry ingredients might be
sifted into a mixing bowl and the fruit
gotten ready beforehand, but the liquid
should not be added until time Of cook
ing
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-05

TIE bASEbkAII1 ZhI-A-NkANEIs'
Who is it, when the team gets beat,
Is called slob, with Unmatched feet !;
And vet, when next his men shall win,
Must hear them get the plaudits sweet?
The manager.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
GRAVES ROAD FUND
TO Be LOOKED INTO
Farmers Not Satisfied With
Work and Disbursements
Appoint Committee and VIII Employ
Attorney to EnjOin Supervisor
Pinson.
WILL RAISE FIVE HUNDRED.

In the city hall, says the Mayfeld
Messenger, quite number of farm
ers met In response to the date made
a month ago when a large number
met and effected an organization
These men as they state are organic
ing themselves together to make an
Investigation of some of the books
OF Graves county. A committee was
lappointed from the eight magisterial
districts. one from each district, and
the mission OF these men is to make
appointments of men to do soliciting
in each OF their districts and also to
secure the services of lawyer or
lawyers to make an investigation of
the affairs of the county court which
the men allege has been conducted
| Illegally. Those appointed for the
magisterial district were:
No. /, John Daughaday.
No. 2. b. b. Pryor.
No. 3, j. l.. Canaday.
No. 4, A. W. Rhodes.
40. 3, Jack Dawson.
No. G. /. n. Hughes.
No. Z. j. w. Monroe.
No. s, Buck Cox.
The date set for the next meeting
| is Monday, July 20, at 10 o'clock a.
m. in the city hall room.
There were a number of interest
ing talks made and on the next meet
ing day it is expected that several
hundred people will be on hand.
The idea OF this meeting as they
claim is that they desire to form an
Investigation committee and to in
vestigate the books regarding the
ldispensation of the funds distributed
for road work. These men who met
In this meeting allege that money is
being paid out illegally for road pur-
poses and they are seeking to learn
ii their allegations were well founded.
The purpose OF appointing this
committee from each district is to en-
join, provided they find it is consti-
tutioual, the road supervisor. 7. c..
Pinson. from proceeding further on
the road work and giving orders to
the county court for work done.
Il was estimated that the cost to
secure an attorney to do the work
desired would cost about $500 and
when the appeal was made by the
chairman, Charley Austin, and other
tilers of the soil, readily responded
and donated money in quantities
from 81 up, many, however, liber-
ally giving s..
The treasurer elected to receive
and protect the money was l.. Thorn
las: W. j. Melvin was elected secre-
tary and both men are of the real
article and no better selection could
have been made.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Tea smoking Centuries Old.

with your tea cigarettes, said the
antiquary sternly. you young ladies
think yourselves very modern and de-
cadent But look here"
He took from a portfolio a French
print of the seventeenth century that
portrayed two men, with cumbrous
silver pipes, charging the same from
a box of China tea.
This shows you" the old man
said, "the antiquity of tea smoking
II was common thing in France g)O
years ago. Blegnt mentions it, and
Grand d'Aussay, in his Historic de la
vie Privec des Francais,' describes il
in detail.
Gan old yice-a dead vice--for the
French found that tea somkine
racked the nerves: how very. very
foolish you girls are to have revived
II. "-Minneapolis Journal.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Cured Lung Trouble.

at is now eleven years since | had
a narrow escape from consumption, "
writes c. o. Floyd. a leading busi-
ness man of Kershaw, s. c. 81 had
run down in weight to 1875 pounds,
and coughing was constant. both by
day and by night. Finally | began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
continued this for about six months,
when my cought and lung trouble
were entirely gone and | was restored
to my normal weight, 10 pound%"
Thousands of persons are healed ev-
cry year. Guaranteed at all drug
gists. soc and 800. Trial bottle
free.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

81 want TO give some valuable ad-
vice 10 those who suffer with lame
back and kidney trouble says J. II.
Blaukership Of Beck, Tenn. Il have
proved to an absolute certainty that
Electric Bittcrs Will positively cure
that distressing condition. The first
bottle gave me great relief and after
taking few more.bottles. I was COM
plctoly cured. 80 completely that it
becomes a pleasure to recommend
this great remedy" Sold under guar
nntee at all druggists. Price soc.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

High prices prevailing in Yukon
Territory continue TO prevent many
tourists from visiting that country
Vice Consul Woodward. of Dawson
writes: "In one instance q party OF
some two dozen tourists from the
eastern states arrived here In the
morning. and. after hasty trip up
the creeks. loft on the steamer the
same evening \ visitor from the
outside. particularly from the ex'
trcme east OF the United states, Is as
tonishcd 10 find the smallest coin IN
circulation is - cents, that the same
article which costs cents al home
will cost from twice 10 five times
that much. and that 25 cents IS paid
for q nvo-ccnt cigar or an ordinary
local newspaper. that charge Of 81
20 $3.50 Is made for delivering
single piece of baggage 90 the hoteI
a distance of two or three blocks
and every Thing else in proportion
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
WEEKS INCOME, so; BEER, sas
Woman Also Claims Baby Drinks
Three Bottles of "SudS" Daily.

Middleboro. Mass, July 1G.-"My
-months-old baby drinks three bot
ties OF beer a day. | drink a keg OF
90 day. aud my husband drinks the
rest of 81 worth. Mrs. Carolin,
Lommo told the police court magls.
trato yesterday.
The judge refused 10 believe the
story. and fined her SO for boot
Logging" Mrs. LemmO admitted that
she has resolved 22i gallons Of beer,
besides other liquors. in the last
three months
She said her husband earned 50
week. and the beer bill was SIS a
week. She didn't know how she
made up the difference but was sure
that she and her husband and baby
consumed an the liquor. and that
they did not keep liquor FOR sale.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
ALDEN BARKLEY
ELECTED PRESIDENT BY COUNTY
ATTORNEYS OF STATE.
McCracken County Man Frames Com
mittees by Congressional
Districts.

The state association of county at
tcrneys at Bowling Green elected tbs
Following officers:
President-Alben w. Barley, oil
Paducah.
Vice Pdesident-Cyrus Viers, oil
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Secretary. L. Moore. of Paris
Ky.
Treasu!er-w. G. Howell, of Green
burg. KY.
President Barley selected his ex'
eCutive committee as follows, choos.
ing one member from each congress
sional district:
First district. A. Hines, of Bal.
lard county.
Second district-Clarence Finn, OF
greensboro.
Third district-Thomas w. Thomas
of Bowling Green.
Fourth district-John w. Boyd. OF
Elizabethtown.
Fifth district-Robert Lee Page, OF
Louisville.
Sixth district-W. w. Spaulding
of Lebanon.
Seventh district-George X. Hunt
Of Lexington.
Eighth district. f. Robinson, OF
Lancaster.
Ninth District. c. Slattery, OF
Maysville.
Tenth district-C. F. Thomas, OF
Mt. Sterling
Eleventh district-W. +. Davis. oil
Pineville. Ky.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Travels 1866 Miles to Outwit Immi-
grant Officers and Rejoin Daughter

North Adams, Mass, July 16. -
To outwit the immigration authori-
ties and join his year old daughter
here. a Syrian who arrived In this
city Travelled over 33.GGG miles, ex-
pended small fortune in transpor-
tation, and consumed six months
time.
The child was brought by her faith
er to the city last winter. The girl
found a home but the father was de-
ported. making the distance travelled
when he again arrived at Beirut. Sy-
ria. 1850 miles. He re-embarked
with a few days for Rio Janeiro,
Brazil, 1925 miles away. His inten-
ton was TO enter the states at a gulf
port. not daring to trus, himself
again TO the immigration officials pf
the larger eastern cities.
Starts ON Journey To Canada.
While in Brazil he reached the con-
c,usion that it would be better had
he started originally for Canada. Al
the first opportunity he embarked on
vessel for Colon, whence he crossed
the isthmus of Panama. II required
several weeks waiting before he fl
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
How TO Cure Chilhlain

"To ENJOY freedom from chill
blains," writes John Kemp, East Otis
field, Me. 81 apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Have also used 1t for SAIL
rheum with excellent results" Guar
anteed for fever sores. indolent ul'
GERS, piles, burns. wounds. frost bites
and skin diseases. 25c at all drug
gists.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
HEAT OVERCOMEs ENGINEER.
imperiing the Lives Of Hundreds OF
People on Fast Train.


Cleveland, o., Julyl7.-Hundreds
of lives were imperiled today when
Floyd L. Weber. engineer of the
fast west bound Lake Shore passen-
ger train sped almost into Cleveland
without a guiding hand The engin-
eer was overcome by the intense
heat. As the engine rocked into the
Cleveland yards over switch points
the motion threw the engine driver
from his seat to the floor of the cab,
Then the fireman learned what had
happened lie jumped from his seat,
leaving his companion helpless ON the
foot boards while he brought the
speed of the train down within the
yard limits. Webber's condition was
found to be critical. How long the
engineer had been unconscious al
the throttle is not known.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Million Die From Plague.

death from the plague In India show
az appalling record breaking total
of 1,O6O,OG7 for the six months end
ing June 80. The monthly total Is
at present decreasing, however, the
number for June being placed at co.
0f4
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

the cub dlsclaims responsibility. 1
the roller is rented in the future. 4
will not be sent out unless accompa
MED by the city's operator.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
"To Keen We'll

The whole year through" writes l.
A. Bartlett, of Rural Route 1. Gull
ford, Me-, | and my family use DR.
Kings New Life Pills. They have
proven most satisfactory to all of us. y
They tone the system and cure bill
BUSINESS, malaria and constipation
Guaranteed at all druggists, 25c.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Finally Enters United States.
In AutomObiIedOm.

scientist-'Light travels at the
rate of about 1877 900 miles a second.
Chauffeur-"Gee. That's goin'
sonnet"
Auto Enthusiast (slightly deaf
"Pardan me, sir. But what make ma
chine was 1t you just mentioned?"-
Bohemian Magazine.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

The postmaster-general of the
United Kingdom has an army OF
100000 employees. $4,000 OF whom
are women.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
MANFIELD.

Mayfleld. KY. July IT, The net
proceeds of the road tax for this
year in Graves county will not be so
much as Il has heretofore been
thought il would be The number of
polls assessed 20 pay the road tax at
Isl each Is 5.O3I. The total amount
TO be collected from the property as
sessed by the county assessor. will
amount to S2IG5S.91. There will be
also collected by the sheriff from
railroads and franchises about 5000.
making a total of about S2S. 900 that
are charged against the sheriff. But
after deducting the delinquents. ex-
.onerations and paying the commits
sion for collection, the net proceeds
from the road tax. will not amount
Ito more than $4,000. This is less
than has generally been thought
would come by the increase of 81 on
the poll and 25 cents on the 500
worth Of property.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

She (s.ghingl oh. for the
winps Of lark" He-"These wom-
en- are never content Now her motor
doesn't satisfy her Fuegende
Batter.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

for Victoria. B. c. He arrived early
in May at British Columbia. he had
added $500 miles to his itinerary.
Finally Enters United States.
In June he journeyed from Vlcto-
ria to Montreal, 8, 291 miles. lie
then determined upon a final cast and
headed for the United States At this
point he had no trouble in crossing
the line from Canada and made 335
miles from Montreal to Boston. The
night he arrived in that city he COW
cred the final 100 odd miles still sep
arating him from his little girl.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

Want ads. are "nirst aid Ia the
worried"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

Tho Evening sun-IOc. a week.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
eOOD JUDGEMENT
: OF LATE COUNCIL
Results in Great Saving in
City Lighting Plant
StIect Flushers Save City Money in
street Experimentation
boulevard.
IN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

j. cost Paducah just $13.5S less to
operate 2o2 arc lights in the first
six months Of 1907. than it cost to
operate lCG lights in the correspond
Ing months Of 1906. The saving was
effected on he operation Of the new
system purchased by the Republican
council. Supe rintendent Keebier's re-
port TO the board Of public works
Yesterday afternoon showed that 10
obelatc ice arc lights in the first six
months of 1906 cost the city S3G.SS
each For the first SIX months of this
year. 202 lights were operated for
$3.50 each. The total cost Of operat-
ing the city lighting department in
the last SIX months. has been $4,-
7OSO5 as compared with the cost
for the same pcrlod Of 1906. when
was C,lg2 Changing the city wires
from .ha poles of the East Tennessee
Telephone company TO new ones
erected by the city. cost 1.450.
street Work.
street Inspector Eliott's report
lNi lhF NlNA SIX. hlpulH1 u lJ1i NHDN
that hl department spent $4,975.8s.
For the Sme period Of 1906 this de-
partmeus rost from $1,000 to $1,000
more. No saving IN this department
Is due lifgely TO the use of the sani-
tary street hushcrs. The old method
of swecpers would have been $1,000
more expensive for the time the
nushers have been IN use, 81 is estl-
mated. owing 20 she new improve
ments ordered by The council. the
street department has not made as
many repairs % streets and alleys,
as wolo noses airy. and this has kept
down eNpe6sas somewhat The coun-
eli has spentta great deal Of money.
but most Of thedmprovements have
not been padfor.
Complaint OF the dangerous con-
diton Of the Third street bridge over
Island creek are reaching the board
Of public WORKS. The floor Of the
bridge IS out ~ repair. but the board
has not the funds 10 build a new one.
The street inspector was instructed TO
repair the worst places and the rest
wiz have TO so until the city is pre-
pared financially 10 repair or build a
new bridge city Engineer washing
ton condemned this bridge several
years ago.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

First street likely will cause trou-
HE before Il Is accepted. The railroad
has one of its tracks out In the street
and the new streets only reaches 10
This outside track. a granite curb six
inches high. preventing the passing
of wagons across the track. When
the traction company lays track ON
a street that is improved, it is I'M
proved like the rest of the street, but
this has not been done on First
street and the members Of the board
Of publlc works have expressed dis
satisfaction with such a concession
to the railroad.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Must Repair Street.

Following The couneiFs directions
the board OF public works again in
structed the city collector to notify
the contractors who butt Second
street between Broadway aud Ken
lucky avenue, to repair the street so
that water will drain from it. II this
notice is moi needed. legal steps to
compel the contractor to repair the
street. will be taken.
Nothing but trouble and damage
have resulted from the city renting
Its sprlnklers and steam roller to
other persons, and this pratise VIII
be stopped. The Matinee club was
charged $3.50 a day for the use of
the sprinkler. II was damaged though
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

There are 40 publications in tn
world devoted to Esperanto.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Jefferson Boulevard.

jefferson street viii be improved
without any delay by cugbing the
street car track and mak!ng~a park
of the inside space. Manager Bleeck-
or of the traction company, asked the
board to determine whether concrete
or granite curbs should be used and
the specifications viii be passed on
iu a special meeting of the board to
be- held next Tuesday afternoon. Be
fore this meeting The board viii in
spect Clay street between Seven
tenth and Nineteenth streets. and
First street from Washington street
10 Broadway.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17
Ovcrhanglng Trees.

Chief Woods of the nre department
has asked the board to have all trees
IN the city which hang ont over the
streets. cut away. as the fire depart
ment drivers have been endangered
IN their runs by overhang.ng limbs.
This was especially noticed in the
run sunday night TO the MIL street
Ere when q truck driver was brushed
in the face by tree limbs. nearly hurl-
ing him from his seat. and making
driving extremely dangerous at high
speed.
Trees generally are causing the
board of public works anxious con-
sheraton, as the people seem so
much attached to them. W +. Brad
shaw. Sr.. was given PERMISSION to
let a tree stand In the pavement IN
from. of his residence on Broadway,
until next fan when the sap runs
down. when the tree can be moved
back into the yard. City Auditor
Kirkland says the new street improve
menis on Broadway will result In 20
fine old shade trees being cut down
following The boards rulng thai
none should be left in the sidewalks
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

Mr.. Paul Dismukes died at Nash
Vile, Tenn, at half past 10 O'Clock
Saturday night He had been suffer
ing all the winter with dysentery
which caused his death. He was "a
years of age. He was member OF
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
The deceased was a brother of DR..
j.. l.. Dismukes, OF this city.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

The many friends of Miss Jettie
Pryor. Of Pryorsburg, were surprised
early Tuesday morning to learn of
he marriage in Fulton Monday night
to Mr. Herman Hogan. of ST. Louis.
.-Mayfeld Messenger.
Miss Neil Barry. of Paducah. who
is the guest Of MIS-. Jesse Cooley has
been slightly IN for the past few
days
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

Mrs. James Scoggins entertained a
few friends Monday at ner pretty
suburban home on West Broadway.
The hours were most pleasantly
spent in social enjoyment and at
$3.50 delightful refreshments were
served. Those present were Misses
Minnie Long. Mary Blackburn. Len
ME Lewis. Marvin Mahan. Tyna Hy-
men ana Mary Kate Coombs; Messrs.
James Embree. Harold Coombs and
Prentice Coomhs
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

John Payne died at the home of
his father. on the east side of Court
Square. Bowel trouble was the cause.
lie was 81 years Of age.-Monitor.
Mr.. Jess McClaniham died at the
home OF his father. Mr.. Alex Nc
Clanihan. near Folsomdale. Consump
ton was the cause. He was about 90
years of age.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-17

Mr.. Aubrln Drew died at the home
OF his father. Mr.. p. b. Drew, two
miles west OF Viola, Tuesday morn
ing. He had BEEN suffering for about
two years with stomach trouble
which caused his death. He was
about IS years of age. He leaves
father, mother, two sisters and three
brothers to mourn his death. Tn,
funeral services and burial took place
at Mt. Zion church this afternoon.