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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-31

WANTED-To buy q load of choice clover
" hay. Inquire at the Democrat Office
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
CLOTHING BURNS
AND YOUNG WOMAN
DIES OF INJURIES

Mayfield, KY, Oct. (Special.)
Alone in her kitchen, where she
was doing the family washing yester-
day afternoon, Mrs. Claude Brooks,
Of Pryorsburg, three miles west OF
here, was burned so severely when
her dress caught re that she died a
few hours later in terrible agony.
Mrs. Brooks, who was 20 years Old
and the mother of a three-months-old
child, was working, around an open
fire, where her boiler was heating.
In some manner her clothing caught
fire and was burned off her. She was
unable TO do anything to save herself
and her flesh was cooked before the
flames died out for lack of fuel to
feed them. Her screams attracted
other members of the family, who
found her in her terrible condition
She had inhaled the flames and death
was Inevitable.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
SHOP MEN WILL BIZ
REPRESENTED ON
HOSPITAL BOARD

Employees of Paducah Illinois Cen
trail shops will have direct representa-
tion in the management of the rail-
road hospital. This was decided at IA
called meeting of the board of direct
ors this morning. The state will be
petitioned at once for permission to
increase the board of directors by the
addition of two members and these
are to be selected from shop EN-
ployes. Who they will be is no,
tipped of. The board will meet again
In November TO name the shop direct
ors and will also elect a successor to
the late Engineer Mcclure. Those
who attended the meeting this morn.
ing were Supt. A. II. Egan, Roadmas-
ter A. F. Blaess, Master Mechanic Joe
Nash, Louisville division; Supt. l.. f.
McCabe. Nashville division; ]. ].
Gaven, superintendent; G. NJ. Hub
bard. supervisor, Tennessee division
and Conductor John Wheedon, Louis.
ville-Memphis divisions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
CAPT. BREWINSKI
SAYS REPORT IS
MUCH MAGNIFIED

Captain Browinski. OF Joppa, Ill.
who was one of the pilots of the
steamer Mississippi on the memorable
trip down the Mississippi river with
the presidential party, was in the city
last night. Capt Browinski stated
that the matter had been much mag
nified and much that was entirely
false had been printed. He said the
reports that the Dick Fowler had
damned the sides of the Mississippi
was untrue. He was of the opinion
that the Fowler was never in a posi-
tion that she was menace to the
Safety of the Mississippi during the
entire voyage.
There has been no time set for the
hearing of the charges against Cap
tain Cole, though it is expected that
the hearing will be given at Cairo at
an early date. The owners and ofiic-
ials are anxious for the investigation
TO be held that the matter may be
settled.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

San Antonio, Tex. Oct. 1S.-Amidst
a driving rainstorm Secretary OF
State Root and party arrived in San
Antonio aboard the private car "Sig-
net" attached to the northbound In.
& Great Northern passen.
ger.
During the brief time the party
stopped in San Antonio. however, a
committee from the International
club waited upon the secretary in his
car.
"You were surprised at the number
of Americans in Mexico?" was asked
81 must confess | was" replied the
secretary. 81 had heard that there
were a great number there, but the
per cent was astonishing. l have nc
doubt but that the Americans had q
great influence upon Mexico in the
matter of Americanizing it. Presi'
dent Diaz is a great man, a man Of
wonderful breadth and power"
81 was surprised" he went on, "a
the remarkable success Mexico has
encountered in her efforts to educate
the Indian. They have been far more
successful than has the United States
At least It would seem that the
United States has had little success
in the efforts TO modernize thu
Yaquis." concluded the secretary.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ELECTION
GOES OVER ANOTHER DAY FOR
COUNTING OF PROXY VOTES
Hon. E. T. Franks Monday Night.

center and business men Of Paducah)
Is for James p. Smith. There Is no
politics in this attitude. II Is simply
general recognition of the fitness
OF the man for the office. There are
approximately a half million dollars
to be spent by the city, most of it
undes the direction of the mayor and
his appointees. All OF it under his
influence. IL he is politician, he
will spend it where 1t will do him
and his political friends the most
good in the further qualification of
their ambitions. This will be expen-
sive to the taxpayers and damaging
to Paducah. IL business man and
taxpayer is in charge, he will do wha,
is best for the material Interest of
Paducah and cheapest for the tax
payer. There is the rub.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

New York, Oct. 1S.-The justices
In the appellate division OF the SUI
preme court must decide whether a
wake" is legitimate part Of a
funeral ceremony in an Irish family.
The question was brought up by Jo-
seph II. McCallagh. who seeks to be
reimbursed for the expenses attend
ing the wake OF an uncle, Peter Me.
Callagh. who died two years ago.
The executors and trustees under
the will OF Peter McCalagh refused
TO allow for these expenss. The
nephew declared it was customary
for guard of honor to have refresh
ments. He ordered a liberal guam.
tity OF food and beverages. he said,
under the direction OF the widow.
His counsel. william F. Clare. II.
insisting that the custom was so well
established the courts could not faii
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
THIRTEEN ITEMS
ARB AGREED UPON
BY CONFERENCE

The Hague, Oct. 1S.--At the tenth
plenary sitting of the peace confer
ence today, NJ. .Nelidoff presiding, the
final act of the conference was adopt
ed and was recorded.
In a series of sittings from June Is
to October IS, in which the delegates
were constantly animated by desire
to meet the Intentions OF the initlator
of the conference, as we'll as those OF
the governments participating, con-
ventions were agreed upon for the
signatures of the plenipotentiaries:
First-The peaceful regulation Of
international conflict.
Second-Providing for an interna.
tional prize court.
Misunderstanding the rights and
duties of neutrals on land.
Notwithstanding the rights and
duties of neutrals at sea.
Fifth-Covering the laying OF sub
marine mines.
sixth-The bombardment of towns
from the sea.
seventh-The matter OF the collec.
ton of contractual debt.
Eighth-The transformation OF
merchantmen into warships.
Ninth-The treatment of captured
crews.
Tenth-The inviolability OF fishinl
boats.
Eleventh-The inviolabillty of the
postal service.
Twelfth-The application OF tn,
Geneva convention and the Red Gross
10 sea warfare.
Thirteenth-The laws and custom.
regulating land warfare.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Maniac's Horrible Deed.

Covington. Tenn, Oct 1S.-A ter
rible tragedy occurred at IL o'clock
today two miles northeast of Atoka
in which Deputy Sheriff Charles NJ
Webb, OF Atoka, was shot and killed
and Deputy Sheriff Louis Ogilvle. OF
this place was terribly wounded. The
men were shot by John p. Strong, an
insane man, who used a shotgun with
deadly effect upon the men who had
gone to apprehend him. the family
fearing that he would do some one
harm. He is now barricaded in his
brothers house and is defying the
officers who are planning to accomp.
llsh his arrest without killing him, II
possible. The house is surrounded
by a dozen men to prevent his es.
cape.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Account Of Meeting as Told in
Local Paper This Morning
Business Men are Getting To-
gether to Protect Interests Of
the City

''The Anti-Harrison Democratic
club" was organized last evening
with fifty-three members of leading
people In all walks OF life, in this
city, the gathering for this purpose
being held above the Robertson ice
Office on Broadway between First
and Second straets, says the morning
papeT.~--f'orty-, letters had been
sent out TO staunch Democrats who
could not support the Democratic
mayorallty nominee. but fifty-three
people We're present to Join. II Is
learned that every one took solemn
oath from a notary public present
pledging themselves not 10 divulge TO
what transpired at the meeting. and
that 10 be up at subsequent sessions,
One OF the leading club members
who is a prominent city official, stat
ed they would Vigorously oppose
Tom Harrisons election. but support
the balance OF the Democratic ticket,
with the exception Of. one council
manic nominee who was found
sporting" members OF the club as
they entered the building last night
The first night was devoted 10 or
ganizing, while another meeting is
called for some date within the next
few days. II not being given out. at
which time each Democrat has pledg-
ed himself TO bring other Democrats
with him. they wanting to start
working with not less than $50 affil-
iates.
Those seen coming from the gath
ering last night included professional
men, merchants. mechanics. railroad
ers and others equally as well known,
in all walks OF life They stated they
could not conscientiously support
Harrison. but were for the remainder
OF the ticket. their intention being
to wage a strong and vigorous cam
palgn which seems TO have gotten a
good start already as on leaving the
gathering last night the members
were approached by many outsiders
who asked the cause OF the session
and on being informed, expressed q
desire TO join, which they will do at
the next gathering II is understood
everybody will be pledged to sacred
secrecy IN order to thoroughly carry
out their plans Every man there was
an old-time Democrat
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
ANTI--HARRLSON DEMOCRATS
MET AND ORGANIZED CLUB
WITH FIFTY-THREE PRESENT

Hon. K. T. Franks, OF Greensboro,
internal revenue collector for the
Second district, will speak here next
Monday night at the Kentucky thea
ter. Mr.. Franks was prominently
mentioned as possible candidate for
governor and his, the Second Con-
gressional district. was for him. He
Is an able speaker and has been doing
yeoman service in this campaign. AS
an entertaining and convincing orator
he has few equals. His reputation
is not unknown here. and II is expect
ed that the theater will be crowded
Monday night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
RELICS BROUGHT TO LIGHT.

The steel vault in Chief of Police
James Collins Office was yesterday
afternoon cleaned out and all papers
burned Records of the court for
years back had been stored in the
vault, and general cleaning out was
necessary for more room. Many old
pistols. handcuffc and articles taken
on of prisoners were brought to
light. Some money was found in the
vault. was taken from prisoners and
never called for. Five dollars be-
longing to negro criminal. who es-
capped from jail and was killed near
kuttawa shortly after, We're taken
from the vault.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
MUST REMOVE TRACT.

One track laid by the Illinois Gen..
trail on First street must be taken
up, according to the terms of 4 pro-
posed ordinance for the Improvement
OF First street, which will be intro
duced in the board Of councilmen
Monday. The street committee will
order the street paved the full width.
the curbs erected by the railroad re-
moved and track. for which there
is no right of way, taken up. In
gress to warehouses on the street is
blocked by the condition of the
street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Hartman Tells Newspaper
Men They Can Settle Trouble
By Refusing to Publish One
Side of Story Until They
Have Seen the Other Side

Chicago, Oct. Is Until three men
who are locked In a room assiduously
counting proxies are able to report to
the stockholders OF the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, there will be no cleo
ton of the directors. Twice yester-
day the stockholders assembled, only
to be told that the proxy inspectors
were not prepared to report. Finally
an adjournment was taken shortly
after o'clock in the afternoon and
the meeting carried over until 3
o'clock this afternoon. Attorneys for
Mr.. Hartman who have all along
been anxious to push the matter to a
speedy conclusion chafed sorely I'M
der the delays imposed by the proxy
inspectors. When 1t was evident at
the meeting that the committee
would not be able to report, Mr..
Cromwell went TO Judge Edgar Far
rar, who represents Mr.. Fish, with
the proposition that all proxies should
be thrown upon the table in general
meeting and that conflicting proxies
should be thrown out. This would
have killed all reyocations that have
been made and the proposition was
promptly declined by Judge Farrar.
While the meeting was waiting for
some further word from the commit
tee in order TO determine the time
to which adjournment should be TAX
en-, Mr.. Hartman picked up his chair
and, carrying il to the end OF the
press table sat down with the re-
mark. Il think you gentlemen can do
more to settle this railroad situation
than anybody else" When asked for
an explanation he said, You can do
II by refusing to print one side of the
proposition until you have seen the
man on the other side, and let him
have his say at the same time. l am
sick, and most of the other men are
also sick, of the continued ! attacks
made on railroads. when charges
are made against a railroad, the prop
er thing to do is to refrain from pub
fishing them until the party bringing
the charge and the Representatives of
the railroad have had a conference
with the representatives of the press
present. As such things are now run,
charges are printed in the papers
and the public receives a wrong i'm
preston because the railroad side of
the question is not given at the
same time. 1t is the first impression
that counts"
Before 1t was definitely announced
that the proxies committee would
not be able to report, the attorneys of
both sides were somewhat startled
by a suggestion that the transfer
books of the company were open.
When the stockh olders' meeting was
loriginally called it was not thought
that 1t would last over one day, and
the announcement was made that the
books would be open again on Octo-
Der II. After a hasty conference it
was decided that there was no way in
which the books could be closed and
1t was therefore decided that the sec
Rotary should be allowed to remain
open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon
when they we're again closed until
next TUESDAY. at IL a. m. 1t was
agreed that no effort should be made
on either side to purchase stock dur
ing the day.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
FATHERS INJURED.

Mr.. George La Moore. the we'll
known mill man, was called to Sagi-
nav, Mich, yesterday by a serious
accident to his aged father, William
La Moore. He received a telegram
announcing that his father had fallen
and broken his collar bone, several
ribs and his leg. Mr. La Moore, Sr.,
is "a years old and the injuries, be-
cause of his advanced age, are con-
sidered fatal. No details of the acci-
dent were received.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
J. L. CRICE WEBS.

Benton, KY. Oct. IS. Especially
One of the most interesting weddings
of the year took place here last night
at the home of. j. e. Brandon, the
well known grocer, when his daugh-
ter. Miss Maude, was united in mar
riage to Joseph L. Crice. the popular
circuit court clerk. The wedding
was quiet affair, performed by the
Rev. L. v. Henson, of the Baptist
church. in the presence of the fami-
lies and a few friends.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
BAR ASSOCIATION.

The Paducah Bar association met
this morning In the police court
room and appointed a committee to
prepare resolutions of respect and
honor to the late Judge l.. d. Hus-
bands. The committee Is to report
Monday morning at the court house,
when the resolutions will be adopted.
On the committee are Attorneys
James Campbell. Sr, ]. c. Flournoy.
ID. II. Hughes, d. @. Park and Hal S.
Corbett.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
ONLY ONE SAVED.

Edinburg. Scotland, Oct. 1S.-But
three out of a crew OF 81 were saved
from the Danish steamer Alenced
Erlandensen, which went ashore on
Saint Abbshead late yesterday and
was battered to pieces by the surf
during the night. Eighteen were
swept by waves from the deck and
drowned. The one saved was a wo-
man.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

Plans for the terminals of the in
terurban line between Paducah and
Mayfield have SO far advanced that
AN ordinance will be introduced Mon
day, providing a franchise for term
inals in this city. The route of the
proposed line through the city is
from Twenty-fifth and Tennessee
streets, north on Twenty-fifth street
to Harrison street. Thence east to
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Will Diet on Peanuts,

Aurora, ILL.,, Oct. 1S.-There is no
better food than peanuts and to prove
it to the board of health, Thomas j.
Allen today started on 60 day pea
nut debauch. Allen believes the gov
eminent should try the experiment
with the idea of finding better food
for soldiers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
NAVAL OFFICER WEEDS.
Rear Admiral Melville, Retired, On
of principals in Ceremony.
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 1s.-An-
nouneemeut was made here of the
marriage In New York today of Rear
Admiral George W. Melville, U. s. NJ
retired. of this city, toMissEstella
s Hills. also of Philadelphia. The
ceremony was performed in the little
Church Around the Corner. Rear
Admiral Melville is sc years Of age
and was widower.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
KING EDWARD AND
HIS CONSORT MAY
COME TO AMERICA

Ottawa, Oct. 1S.-That King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandria, of Eng
and, may pay a visit to the United
states, is regarded as certain here
unless something unforeseen happens
Their majesties will visit Canada in
connection with the centenary cele-
bration of the landing of Champlain.
There is little doubt that King Ed
ward will visit the United States.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Will Come In From May6eM Twenty
Fifth and Tennessee
Promoters VIII Introduce Franchise
Ordinance Monday

From Fourth and Harrison streets
south to Fourth and Madison streets.
Thence east on Madison street to
Second street to Broadway. The or
dinance is almost ready. The COM
pany has unlimited capital behind it,
and the promoters expect to do the
bulk of the freight business between
Mayfield and Paducah, as well as a
heavy passenger traffic. The track
will be standard gauge.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
GEE! GOT A BEAR.

Ohio Switch, La, Oct. 1S.-It is
reported that President Roosevelt
has at last shot bear. He brought
down His quarry at the end of four
hour chase. There is great rejoicing
In camp Details are not obtainable
until messen ger comes from the
camp.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
"LA SENTENELLE.

"La Sentenelle" is the name of the
publication which the senior class OF
the Lincoln school will issue. The
rst number will be out Monday.
Percy Hatch will be the managing
editor and David Hughlett business
manager.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Robert Hooker Must Hang.

Lexington, KY, Oct. 1S.-Rober,
Hooker, the negro who shot ana
killed Drummond N. Veal, a promi-
nent farmer. last May over a debt of
SO. which the negro owed, was today
sentenced to hang by jury in the
Fayette circuit court. The jury was
composed of Madison county citizens.
Attorneys for the negro have asked
for a new trial.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
COPPER CRISIS OVER.

New York. Oct. 1S.-Wall street
breathed easier today. believing the
worst overain the copper crisis, which
put financial circles in a panic yester-
day. Announcement was made by
the clearing house that the Mercan-
tile National bank is solvent, and the
firm of Otto Heintz & company, will
be able to weather the storm.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
SIX ARE KILLED
OTHERS FATALLY
INJURED IN WRECK

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 1S.-Two
electric cars running at high speed
collided this morning in a dense fog,
Two motormen, one white passenger
and three negroes were killed. Ten
passengers were seriously injured,
some fatally. over a score are moro
or less injured. One ear left the
switch on the others time.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
BIBLE CLASS ELECTS.

Bible class No. 10 of the Kentucky
Avenue Presbyterian church, met las
night with Mrs. Frank Adams, Oh
Broadway, and reelected the follow
ing officers: President, Mr.. C. l.
Faust; vice-president. Mr.. Albert
Kirk; secretary, Miss Lula Munson
treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Cremeens.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
China to Erect Public schools.

Pekin. Oct. 1s.-Contracts have
been awarded for the construction
of modern schools on the site of the
PelSin examination hall, which has
been a curiosity to travellers, consist
ing of hundreds of small rooms OF
cells for students, and which have
ben the chief confusion of educa-
tional relics.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
5000 Republican.

Louisville, Oct. 1s.-tSpecial. y
An estimate issued by the Republican
campaign committee today gives the
Republicans the state by 5000 and
gives the Democrats the First dis
trict by 5000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Irish Funeral Incomplete Without A
Wake-..Is II A Legitimate Expense?

to recognize it, quoted from the die
tionary the definition of the word
wake" as the Sitting up of persons
with a dead body, often attended with
a degree of festivity, chiefly among
the Irish"
The court reversed the decision.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

Manila, Oct. 1S.-With the Philip
pine assembly only two days old, and
no legislative work done. duels al
ready are threatened as the result
of trouble between the Nationalists
and the Radical members. Several
challenges are said to have been en-
changed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
EMPEROR is WORSE.

Vienna. Oct. 1S.-Emperor Francis
Joseph is worse today. He has los,
strength. The court physicians ad.
NIT they consider his condition seri.
Gus. -
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

st. Louis. Oct. 1s.-The last pre-
l,mlnary fight of balloon'sts entered
in the international race for the
James Gordon Bennett cup, was start
cd at noon by Oscar Erbsloch. the
German aeronaut, and his assistant
Hans Heidermann. The ascension
was planned to try out the atmos-
pheric conditions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Report of Attack on Taft Denied;
Filipinos Will Fight Many Duels.

Manila, Oct. 1S.-Almost stimuli
taneously with the circulation of
rumor that one attempt was made to
throw bomb at Secretary of War
Taft at the reception in his honor,
came an Official denial of the report.
Taft today refused to discuss the
story.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
NEW FOUNTAIN.

The new fountain at the northwest
corner of Third street and Broadway
is in use today. This is the first of
the ID. A. X. fountains.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18

London, Ind, Oct. 1S.-August
Post and Allen Hawley. of st. Louis,
Who left that city last evening In
Stevens balloon. landed at $3.50 this
morning four miles from here. They
made the trip safely, 225 miles. and
covered It in 12 hours. Post said
the night trip through the clouds was
delightful.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-10-18
Grain Market.

Cincinnati. o. Oct. ls.-Wheati
sI.O5: corn. 7Oh; oats, S6h.