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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-01-18
More Rain Today.

After toying with a patient public
most of the night the elements broke
loose in all their fury this morning
at 6:3O O'Clock and for nearly an
hour the rain poured down in such
torrents that 1t impeded every class
of traffic, even endangerlng pedes-
trian traffic on the streets. so dense
was the rain and mist that one could
not distinguish a block away. Gut
tiers were quickly filled, and some
street intersections converted into
small lakes.
1.-THE rain was general in this sec
tion." declared railroad men from
the Fulton district and Cairo extern
sion. eat Fulton it rained hard and
continued the entire trip to Paducah.
II was one of the hardest rains l
ever drove an engine through"
On the Cairo bridge the Cairo-Pa-
ducah accommodation train crawled
as slowly as If fog enveloped it. All
the lowlands between Paducah and
Cairo are submerged.
Work on the sewer systems in Pa
ducah Is stopped. Several slight
cave-ins are reported, but fortunately
the contractors had taken the precau-
ton to reinforce the stays and pre-
clude any danger of a serious land
slide into their excavations.
Lightning Was Frequent.
This morning was a duplication OF
Thursday morning. At o'clock the
same hot. oppressive gust Of wind
greeted early risers. The sky was
black and dawn was delayed. When
daylight did come heavy clouds hung
over the city and frequent flashes Of
lightning blinded pedestrians. Re
verberating claps of thunder accom-
panied the electrical display. and 4
was regular summer rain storm.
School children were delayed
those few who braved the weather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
USES SMALL ROPE
AND A SMALL TREE
Suicide of William Bronau of Daven.
port Was Almost a Failure
No Known Cause.

William Bronau, laborer and for
mer member of the old volunteer fire,
department of Davenport. committed
suicide last night near the city Gene
terry in the west end of Davenport
He chose the rope method, using a
quarter-inch line and suspending him
self from the limb of a tree so small
that it-bent under his weight. Had he
not drawn his feet up to aid the pro-
cess of strangulation. the operation
would not have Deen a success.
The body was found by Walter and
George Gaasch, two boys who We're go
ing skating about s o'clock this MORN
ing. Bronau was last seen alive last
evening, and he seemed in good spirits
then. Those nearest him know no
reason for taking his life. He was 40
years of age and made his home at the
Ehlers boarding house at Front and
Gaines streets A son and two daugh-
tiers, all of Davenport, survive him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
Commencement"

If you are looking for something out
of the ordinary in Christmas gifts,
come and see our showing of exqui-
site jewelry, fine leather goods, initial
handkerchiefs, fine silk hosiery and
underwear, and neckwear; also our
exclusive styles in furs. waists. silks,
dress patterns, genuine imported Jap
anese kimonas, suits. coats and opera
coats. Gentlemen wishing Christmas
gifts will find us better able to assist
in selecting something really choice
and appropriate than any one else,
and are especially invited to come
and see us.
Our well established reputation for
carrying good goods only. in exclusive
styles, is a guarantee that you can
select really choice Christmas gifts
here to better advantage than else
where. Respectfully,
MRS. AMANDA PAIL
Ladies' Outfitters and Dry Goods
107 West Second street, Davenport
over jewelry store: second floor; see
sign, take elevator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
THE EAGLES FAIR
COMES TO A CLOSE
Neat Sum Realized to Add to t.,
Building Fund for the Erec-
ton of Home.

The Eagles fair at the Armory tall
continuance of two weeks. Ii proved
highly successful, neat sum being
left over after the payment of all ex-
penses, to be added to the building
fund. The model home was finished
and painted and photographs of the
structure will be taken and made into
souvenirs for every member as a re-
membrance of the campaign made for
the sale of 81 bricks.
Awards were made in the season
admission ticket contest as follows:
Charles Bleuer. 800; Mr. Vanseverin.
$50; Frank Skinner, SIS; Home Tea
company SO: Josephine Roche, IS:
Albert wicker. SIS; J. Dindinger. SIS:
C. F. Fetterer, s.; August Utke, S..
test Miss Amanda Smith won the
gold, Diamond set watch. with 2.1Oo
votes. Miss Emma Seidel was second
with 1000 votes and was also pre-
scented with gold timepiece.
The several fancy articles left over
from the sales were sold at auction,
and the last article was disposed of
at II o'clock last night Music by the
Island City quartet was the feature
of the evenings program and Schie-
berl's orchestra furnished a program.
The owner of the porker not being
located up to the closing hour the pig
was donated to Bethany home. The
friends and officers of the order are
very grateful to the public for the
liberal patronage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13

derry, a 1G-yearold Moline Girl, and
taking her to Burlington where she
was made the victim of criminal as
sault by Bert Williams, went to the
jury in the circuit court at 2:45 this
afternoon. The case was commenced
yesterday, but the trial was delayed
one of the jurors being overcome.
The case against Mrs. Perdue re-
calls the fact that as far as can be re-
no woman has ever been
convicted of felony in the Rock Is
land circuit court. Two of the present
court officers have been connected
with the court for about "a years. and
they do not recall the conviction of
any woman for an offense punishable
by Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
The sentiment is so strong against
sending a woman TO a penitentiary
that evidence on which a jury would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
SCHOOL OFFICERS
Are Chosen at the Annual Meet
ing at the Spencer Memorial
Methodist Church.
FOLLOWS SUPPER AND SALE
n. M. McCaskrin is Superintendent
Baptist Young Peoples Union
IS. ,--. Holds Annual Session.

The Sunday school of Spencer Me
mortal Methodist church iast evening
held the annual election of officers for
the coming year, the following being
chosen:
Superintendent. NJ. McCaskrin.
First Observation-Disclosures Young.
Second Assistant-Mrs Charles Breer.
Primary SUPERINTENDENT A. c.
harrison.
Librarian Henry Bowes and Clay
ton Sellers.
Secretary-Miss Viola Larrison.
Treasurer-Miss Jessie Whiteside.
Pianist-Miss Bessie Olson.
Chorster-Mrs. +. w. Leverich.
Superintendent of Cradle Roll-Mrs.
Edward Gregg.
| The election was preceded by an
loyster supper and sale of Christmas
novelties by the Ladies' Aid society
(which was well attended and very sue
lcessful.
| Baptist Young People.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
Young Peoples union of the First Bap
ltist church was held last evening il
1.-The church. at which time the follow
ling officers we're elected:
President-E. CaulpetZer.
Vice President-Miss Edna B. Reed
Recording Secretary = Miss Nettit
iWagelin.
Corresponding Secretary-Robert H
Hoffman.
| TreaSurer-Lucius Eye.
! Reports from the officers showed thu
Union in a fiourishing condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
UNEXPECTED VALUES.
IN SILK MUFFLERS. SILK UNI
BRELLAS AND UNDERWEAR.
More of the M. & x. Underselling-
Read on, Holiday Shoppers.

=, And now the NJ. G f 2ro Offering
mere and greater inducements which
will prove of especial interest to holi-
day shoppers. Just at a time when
dealers expect to reap a profit on hoi
DAY wears. NJ. & K. come forward
with an announcement wherein the
price is cut to ''smithereens." It's the
price of silk mufflers. silk umbrellas
and underwear which will keep bar
gain hunters headed NJ. & Kward
Read on-here is where our short
story grows interesting: silk mufflers
, at 50 cents worth 81. Il cents for 81 %
values. 81 for $3.50 mufIlers. S133 for
81 qualities and S2.G6 for muffiers
marked down from 81; all of cur 80
cent fieeced and ribbed underwear re-
duced TO 39c; several fine lines of 81
wool underwear now IS cents. 81 for
underwear sold at $3.50 and sl.50 for
some of our So qualities; one line of So
union suits reduced TO 81. Notice the
extraordinary values in silk umbrellas:
$275 for our $3.50 qualities, $3.50 for
our former S. values. So for 81 values
and $3.50 for our SO qualities. A re-
duction of 20 per cent on bath robes.
| There are no overcoat and suit bar
gains like NJ & X. are showinS-n
| fact. there never was time when NJ.
& X. failed to prove their ability to
undersell and outshine. For "a years
| NJ. & X. have protected the interests
of clothing buyers and never in the
! history of this store have we been
better prepared to serve the public
than right now.
Your cup of happiness will be brim-
full and running over if you do your
Christmas shopping at the reliable NJ.
& K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
EacLIsHMAN TO LECTURE
David George Hogarth Speaks in Dav-
export This Evening.

Under the joint auspices of the
Davenport Academy of Sciences and
the Archaeological Institute of Amer
lea, David George Hogarth. NJ. A.. of
England, will lecture in the lecture
room of the public library. Fourth and
Main streets, Davenport, at SIS this
evening, on "The Aegean and Crete.
The lecture will be illustrated with
lantern slides. Mr.. Hogarth was for
mefly Fellow of Magdalen college. Ok
ford, and later director of the British
school at Athens. Since 1899 he has
been director of the Cretan exploration
fund. He is the author of "A Wan
dering Scholar in the Levant' and
other books. The lecture is free TO
members of the Academy of Sciences
and of the Archaeological institute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13

readily convict a man is held INSULT
cient to find a woman guilty.
Young Girl Victim.
Mrs. Perdue was arrested and in
dicted with Bert Williams, who has
been tried and convicted of the charge
OF abduction and sentenced to the
penitentiary at. Joliet Had Williams
been freed of the charge here by the
jury, he would have had to answer to
a charge of rape, sworn out at Bur
lington.
The story of the case, as told in the
testimony of witnesses in court, is a
shameful one, and as Judge Gest re-
marked in sentencing Williams. TAX
ing human life is against the law, but
few juries would convict a man for
killing another who commits such ar
o4ense against member of his fam
lily"
Taken to burlington.
Della Cowdery, the victim of the
convicted man, was induced to accom-
pany Mrs. Perdue to Burlington, and
Ell route Mrs. Perdue telegraphed to
Moline to Williams, that she had the
girl. Williams followed them to Bur
lingtOn at once, as did Mr.. Perdue.
The young girl was then made the vic
tim of an assault by Williams. in a
house where the four secured accom-
Imodations.
The girls father learned that she
had been taken to Burlington. and fol
lowed. accomplishing the arrest of
Williams and Mrs. Perdue. Mrs. Per
due testified this morning that her
husband left her soon after her ar
rest, and she does not know where he
is. Mrs. Perdue is % years old.
Admits Main Facts.
While on the stand this morning
Mrs. Perdue gave evidence very dam
aging TO her own case. admitting in
the main the facts of the case as
charged by the state, but denying a
knowledge at the time of what Will
JAMS purpose was in getting Della
Cowdery to Burlington.
Conspiracy Case Next.
The case against John Looney, Will
liam Cation and c. w. Neal is next
on the trial list, and will be com
menced Monday. This is the first OF
the cases in which LOoney is involved
to come up for trial, and charges ;
conspiracy in November, 1905, to eX
tort $4,000 from the Rock Island
Brewing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
HIT MEN WHO BuTTED IN
Express Driver Arrested for Encounter
in Davenport.


John st. John, Rock Island express
driver. was arrested in Davenport this
morning for welding his fists when
men interfered in quarrel between
himself and a woman for whom he had
taken a trunk to the ferry dock in
Davenport. The woman refused to set
tie for the hauling, and the teamster
refused TO allow the removal of the
trunk Bystanders interfered in be-
|i'alf of the woman, and st. John back
ed up his argument with blows
An, encounter between several men
and women arising over dispute over
the award of certain prizes at the
Eagles fair was interfered with by the
police last evening. The men involved
were released q. when their tempers
cooled. The quarrel occurred in the
street, being carried there from the
rail where the fair was in progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
OBITUARY.
j. Fred Corker.

J. Fred Corker, formerly resident
of this city, died yesterday at his home
in Salt Lake City, Utah. at the age of
GO years. He is survived by his wife
and four children, and his mother, Sar-
All E. CorEer of Boise City, Idaho. He
was a grandson of the late NJ. B. Os-
born and a cousin of Hugh Curtis of
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
Here's Good Advice.

0. S. Woolever, one of the best
known merchants of lie Raysville, n.
Y. says: eff you are ever troubled
with piles, apply Bucklen's AFRICA
Salye. 1t cured me of them for good
20 years ago" Guaranteed for sores,
wounds, burns or abrasions. Is cents
at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
G.S.1Necabe &C.,
Specials For Saturday

200 pounds new choice broken mixed Candy, Sc b
That every Judge delicious highest quality chocolates
we will sell h. only Of these finest and best oOc
Chocolates put up in fancy Christmas box 45c Remember only
pound to each and for this day. 45c.
SO pairs Csc Hose Supporters. pair lOc.
all day CSC.
. l2inch handsome Japanese Vases sl5o value. csc.
Fancy Havand China Plates assorted gold and floral decorations
75c value. Saturday, S9c.
Assorted decorations Hand Painted French China Plates
s5o handsome ardners g. and loinch worth up to
$500. choice csc.
pairs fancy Jap Sugars many
beautiful decorations special pair 6oc.
German China Ash Trays Cigar Holders shapes and
decorations, special each 1Oc.
l5nch dressed Dolls Hat Shoes Stockings.
only $40, worth about double SOC.
Another lot lonh imported Teddy Bears with white
cinnamon 69c.
l3-piece decorated China Set &c.
Gold Silver Tinse decorating special per yard Sc.
Red enamel painted Coasina Seds special while they last SC.
AsS Doll Buggies and Go. carts. willow bodies Ice.
= made sec
Vel velvet squares for Pillow Tops Chair Coverings big
assortment of coo and designs Curtain Department each l5c
at Half Price. 81
in brown pink green
Neckwear Department, while 6 dozen last lOc.
All day white Marsanes Bed Spreads hemmed
ready for good gift idea $500 value at 81. AS.
AZ and As beached Pillow Cases wide hem Saturday Wills
is last l21c
at see 'A'0'H''' '-''"'' '''' ~ D''' S
Oak Parlor Tables with shelves Soc
Smyrna Rugs, all WOOL 27x54 inches. $1.l2.
soc Ingram Carpet 1Sc yard
Subway Adjustable reading cards. lunch drawing
etc, at just half $2.25.
Heavy Sterling handle Manicure Pieces, French gray finished
Saturday morning 33c
Spoons values they
last 60c.
Oriental Gold Jewel Cases silk lined just II these worth three
times the price, 79c.
Fancy Collar Cuff Glove Veil and Handkerchief bargains
t25c only Csc.
Beautiful toilet Silver Dresden holt
day gift choice at 81 90 a Notion Dept. LOO.
Assorted Fur Scarf Collars Throws different frs different
coors all newest effects worth $500 here's
chance 1913.
Won,ens s25 Tennis Night Gowns pretty Styles make sensible
gifts SIC.
Big Saturday holiday sale fine black Italian Cloth Petcoats all
styles. so to ZOO values at ST. 90. just ST co.
Saturday day Department great big
Albums. at about malt, SEC.
Swell Belts steel Buckle silk Elastic 90 for
soc. Come quick for these Soc
Lace Shams pieces pillow tops English
Saturday at 2 o'clock and till sold. each l5c.
Department Saturday morning splendid
novel Told the Hills by Maah Ellis special edition 44c.
At o'clock Stationery Section beautiful Gibson and Holly
Boxes of paper and envelopes at Ice.
lace round and Pin Cushion worth oc
at $50 A. M, each Sc.
width black white obons o'clock.
prompt lOc yard
$50 P NJ yards dainty figured Chaes per yard
SIC limit of II yards to customer till sold SIC
go A. NJ 800 short lengths of loc l2c fancy leeced
Flanneees about 1900 yards in all grab quick yard 2tc.
Saturday 1890 A. NJ fancy colored Opera Bags 1Oc
loc Notion Department
Musical PROGRAM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
Musical Program
Saturday Evening, December IA. 1907


Selecdon-"PECCY FROM PARIS
Characteristic" FAVOR" Observation-Disclosures.
HOURS"
Wal-"SOUL ROSE"
THE ALHAEpRA".....
Selection" GEO WASHINGTON .........,......
ntemezzo-' BYE ANNIE LAURIE. .A.eridge
:. Mazurka-' Flavila' Brown
selecuonTEE DISTRICT LEADER Howard
Medley"HONEY ...........
Marci-"SAN ANTONIO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
NINE OWNER IS scAlDED
D. w. EssIey Found Dead Near Engine
at Giichrist

d. w. Essley, owner of a coal mine
at Gilchrist. Mercer county. was found
dead in the engine room of his mine
yesterday morning The indications
were that he was scalded to death by
escaping steam while at work about
the boiler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13
IS GIVEN TO JURY
Evidence Against Mrs. Sadie
Perdue on Charge of Abduc-
ton is Concluded.
Is THE SECOND HEARING
Facts When Told Before Resulted in
Sentence to the Penitentiary
for Bert Williams.

The case against Mrs. Sadie Perdue,
charged with abducting Della Cow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13

and to all others who may be inter
eSted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-13

Tho the earth with Jack Frost shakes,
Not a man will have the aches,
If every night dose he takes
OF Holsters Rocky Mountain Tea.
Harper House Pharmacy.
The Lake County times., 1907-03-19
ADVERSE VERDICT
FOR MISS CRONIN
Much Libeled ~ Rensse-
laer Young Lady Loses
Another Case

Miss Bessie Cronin of Rensselaer,, the
young lady who has been suing news
papers all over this part of the country
for alleged libelous reports regarding
an escapade which she is supposed to
have been in at Valparaiso university,
has again been defeated in one of her
cases, this time against the Indiana
polls Sun.
The young lady asked $4,000 dam
ages and claimed that the reports pub
lished in that paper were exaggerated
and wholly untrue and that because OF
the publishing of them she was dam
aged to the extent of $4,000.
The jury was out half an hour and
returned a verdict for the defendant
This is the fourth case Miss Cronin has
lost. Two were at Valparaiso one at
Monticello and one at Lebanon.
The case is of especial interest in
this city because of the fact that there
is now a case pending in the circuit
court by which Miss Cronin through
her attorney, A. F. Knots is suing the
Chicago American for $4,000 on the
same grounds.
The Lake County times., 1907-03-19
SHOWED THE QUEER;
ARE NOW IN JAIL.
Two Men Try to Pass Counterfeit
Money on Whiting SaIOOnkeeper.

George Driscoll and John Hinckley
two alleged counterfeiters were caught
at Whiting Saturday after passing a
five and ten dollar bill on the ten
year-old son of Saloonkeeper Mike
Kozacick.
While KoZacick was down in the cell
lar getting some liquor. two men en-
tered his saloon and offered a S5 bill
to the boy and asked that it be changed.
The little fellow complied with their
request and they left the place.
A few moments later they returned
and as the boy was still alone in the
place. they asked him if he could
change a SO bill This the boy did
but before the men could get out of
the place, Mr.. Kozaciek came into the
room and looking into the till noticed
that the money was counterfeit.
He Immediately ran after the men
and was Joined by ex-policeman John
Williams. Together they succeeded in
capturing the men and holding them
until the police arrived
The men were taken before George
w. Jones yesterday morning and were
bound over to the circuit court. Their
bond was fixed at $500 and as they
were unable to raise the money they
were sent to Jail
The Lake County times., 1907-03-19
SHOTGUN USED
By SUICIDE
John Mitch Rigs Weapon
to tree and Pushes
Trigger With Stick.
LEFT SIDE IS RIDDLED
Gun Falls As Shell Explodes And
Charge Strikes Low-Vietim
May Die.

John Mitch Of Cedar Lake adopted a
novel means Of committing suicide and
although his plans miscarried to a cer-
tain extent. it is still more than likely
that his main object will be realized
before tomorrow morning.
Mitch is a saloonkeeper. Yesterday
he announced to a number of men who
were in the saloon that he was going to
out hunting. He took down his shot
gun and started out ostensibly to carry
out his plan, but instead of going to
the swamp for game, he went out into
the woods a few rods away from his
place and deliberately set about to end
his life.
With great care he rugged up his
shotgun attaching 1t to a tree at
such a distance from the ground that
the muzzle of the barrel would be
level with his head and then procur-
ing a long stick he removed his hat
and coat and sat down opposite the end
of the gun. In order to discharge the
weapon it was necessary to push the
trigger back with the long stick. He
did this, there was a large report and
the would be-suicide rolled moaning
and screaming to the ground.
AS the exploded gun fell to the
ground, and the saloonkeeper received
the full force of the charge in his left
side and instead of his head being
blown off as he intended it should be.
his body was riddled with shot, some
of the bullets penetrating to the reg
ion of the heart.
Inmates of the saloon who heard the
report of the gun as the she'll exploded,
and alarmed by the cries which fol-
lowed it, ran to the aid of the injured
man. He was taken TO his home and
medical aid was at once summoned. 1t
was found that Mitch was in a preeari-
Gus condition and he may die. He de-
clined to state his reasons for his at
tempted self destruction.
The Lake County times., 1907-03-19
NEW NICKEL PLATE
DEPOT PLANNED
Promise Renewed for Sta
ton House in
Hammond.

Plans are again out for the pro-
posed new Nickel Plate depot About
four months ago plans were submitted
before the council and were turned
down. This morning the new one was
received and from the looks of the
blue prints they will be accepted by
the board. The approximate cost of
the depot will be $4,000 and will be
built of brick and stone throughout.
The woman's waiting room will be on
the east side and viii be IL feet 10
inches by 20 feet inches The mems
room viii SO feet 10 inches by 20 feet
inches. There will also be a smok-
inG room, which will be p feet 10
inches by 10 feet 2 inches. A large
baggage room Will be on the west end
Of the building. Large sheds viii ex-
tend on each end Of the depot reach
ing from sibley street to Oakley ave
nue..
The Lake County times., 1907-03-19
FALLING BEAM INJURIES MAN.
Frank MiIIersOn Struck on the Head
at Coal Storage Plant.

Frank Millerson, a working man en-
ployed by the Fairbanks Morse COM
pany, which is building the addition
to the coal storage plant near the
Erie yards. was struck in the fore
head by a beam which fell nearly 100
feet.
If it had not been for the fact that
blow was a glancing one, Millerson
would have been killed. AS II was
he was unconscious for several hours
and It was necessary for DR.. Kelley,
gcther with five or six stitches
The injured man was able to walk
to his room waere he Will be COM
PEELED 10 rest for q time until the
wound heals. The skull was not
ractured-