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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16
News Notes From the Sunday Papers.

The pension bill was under consid
Grafton In the house at Washington
and a number of speeches were made
under the license of general debate
Among others who spoke was Mr.
langley, of Kentucky, who pleaded
for a pensionable status of certain
Kentucky militiamen who aided in
suppressing the Civil war. He also
advocated more liberal pensions for
soldiers and sailors.
Eight persons were killed and many
thousands of dollars worth of prop
erty was destroyed by an explosion
which wrecked a wholesale drug
house at Natchez, Miss. The flames
from the explosion set fire to eighteen
residences. seven of which were de-
stroyed The city has been placed un-
der martial law.
The south and Western Railroad
company has changed its name to the
Carolina. Clinchfeld and Ohio Rail-
way company and will increase its cap
ital stock from s7,6O0,00O to $27,-
OOO 900. The road will extend from
Elkhorn, Ky. to Spartanburg, S. c.
and will develop vast coal lands.
Hugh Hollis, Jr., who killed his
wife in his sleep in Washington, has
been removed to a hospital. where he
is under surveillance Of a nurse. MIR.
Hollis is in a raving condition, and
will not be able to attend the funeral
of his wife.
Representative of the grain grow
ing. shipping and exporting Interests
from the principal cities of the coun-
try met in Washington and adopted
resolutions opposing the grain inspec-
ton measures pending in congress.
The superior court of Venezuela
has confirmed the judgment of the
lower court which condemned the
New York and Bermudez Asphalt com
pany to pay fine of $4,000 900 to
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16
"In Hnisencn.N

The grandest horse Kentucky has
vet produced was Chester Dare. '
Since his decease breeders In many
states are seeking the blood OF thi'
noted sire of fine horses. "Rebe
Dare" No. 1854. at the Lang farm
two miles from Paducah on the Hin
kleville road, is a son Of Leicester
Dare" backed on his dams side by
the champions Red Squirrel and Du
luth. II is the owners present inten'
tion of selling Rebel Dare" In the
autumn to eastern parties, and the
season OF 1908 will very probably b'
the only opportunity OF breeders being
convenient to a Chester Dare horse.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16
BOAT RACES
ATTRACTED LARGE CROWD To
RIVER FRONT YESTERDAY.
Interesting Contests Between Rival
Launches of Paducah Motor
Boat Club Held.

Before large crowd the first boat
races were held yesterday afternoon
Ut the river by the Paducah Motor
Boat club. IL is estimated that more
than 1000 people saw the little gaso-
line launches skim over the water,
and cheered the winners. The first
race between the Faust" owned by
George Phillips, and the Marjorie, -
owned by Murray and Wathen, was
nip and tuck to the last. but on the
home stretch the Faust" pulled
ahead and beat her rival several yards
"The Hustler" from Metropolis, did
not arrive, and the second race with
the GETAWAY" was postponed. Next
the Frosty NJ" owned and operated
by Morgan and Iyerlett, and the Tom
Boy" owned and operated by John
Breckenridge. started but the Frosty
NJ" was too speedy for the larger boat
and won in a walk.
The last race was a free for all and
five launches left Island creek, but
the Frosty NJ" and the GETAWAY
left the other boats and started on a
tug of war for the wharf. The
Frosty NJ ran we'll but before the
end of the course was reached the OBJ
orator showed on more power and the
Getaway" was left behind a length
The interest in the races was keen
and the river was dotted with people
in motor boats to get a good view
All of the boats tied to the bank were
crowded, but not one person fell into
the river.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16

fired, but ran out of the room, ac-
cording to her testimony. The jury
returned the following verdict: I'VE
the, jury empsnelled to inquire into
the death of Essie Cobb, find that the
body before us is that of Essie Cobb
and that she came to her death in Pa
ducah. KY, on March II, 1908, as a
result of wounds inflicted with pistol
fired from the hands OF George Free
man. and we find said killing was UNI
justifable and -blooded. G. w.
Webb, e. w. Britton, Ben Scott, w
NJ. Moore, w. l.. Cavitt and w. H.
Orr.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16

Many Q girl who thinks she is too
good to do homework believes that
her mother isn't.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16

1.-THE Venezuelan government.
Giuseppe Ala, the condemned muir
derer OF Father Henrichs, made. des-
perate attempt to escape from the
county Jail at Denver. He assaulted a
trusty with razor, but was overpow-
cred.
A rumor has reached St, Petersburg
by way of Vienna that two Turkish
steamers. with arms and ammunition
on board, have been seized in the
Black sea by Russian warships.
Benson Bidwell and his son, Chas.
Bidwell. were found guilty in Chicago
yesterday of operating a confidence
game in selling stocks in an alleged
cold motor" concern.
Representative James B. Perkins. of
New York, announced at the white
house that Governor Hughes had no
chance of securing the Republican
nomination for president.
The Mine Workers convention at
indianapolis adjourned yesterday UNI
iii today. All the operators have not
been heard from in regard to the wage
conference.
The house and senate are deadlock
ed over the McChord and Burnam to-
bacco bills. and there seems TO be no
likelihood of the passage of either at
this session.
Two people were killed and third
person was fatally hurt when a Frisco
passenger train was derailed on tres
tie near BristoN, Okla.
The Eighth district Democratic con-
yeution has been postponed until
March 81.
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Did YOU really tell your audience
that II would be better TO steal than
go hungry"
II did" replied the chronic orator.
Did they seem to approve your ad-
vice."
One OF 'em walked away with my
coat Philadelphia ledger.
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Progress of "Assurancc., :,

Life assurance has become one OF
the great forces making for the con-
tinued prosperity of this country. In
the last twenty years the character OF
assurance has gradually changed, and
now the greatest contributors to the
life funds are the masses and not the
classes. The change has been brought
about by the creation of a relatively
new form Of assurance known as en-
doEment or old;age assurance, Lon
don Statist,
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The Prnlllcn SnlNctl.

Life here has It's drawbacks, %
said the visitor to the cannlbal isle.
but nevertheless l notice that you
are not bothered by the servant prob
lem as We have il in the civilized
world"
we settled that long ago" smiled
the king easily we make a rule
that when a cook quits work she shall
he cooked and served by her success
sor. "-M March Lipplncott's
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
Il fails to cure. Z. w GROVE S
signature Is on each box. csc
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Union Victorian Dies.

Cornelius Baker, 70 years old, a
Union veteran, died Sunday morning
at 1 O'Clock of grip and pneumonia at
his houseboat at the foot OF Elizabeth
street. Baker was an all around river
man, and was familiar character
about the river. He had lived in Pa
ducah for more than 20 years. lie
was born in New York, but moved To
Iowa, and there enlisted during the
Civil war. Baker fought in the battle
Of shiloh, and while in this section
liked the little village of Paducah, and
afterwards made this his home after
the war. He was buried this morning
in Oak Grove cemetery at 10 O'Clock.
Baker left a wife but no children.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Powers-Do you mean to say
that you shopped all day and didn't
get anything?
Mrs. Powers-Yes; but ! know
what everybody else got-Philaded-
phia Telegraph.
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\ man may build palace, but Il
takes a woman TO convert il into g
home.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
COLOR LINE IN SCHOOLS.
States Nay ProUide Separate I'usti-
tuti0ns for Whites and Blacks.

Washington Nov. Sin deciding the case of
Berea College against the State OF Kentucky fav-
vorabIy TO the state the United States Supreme
Court to-day held that the states OF the Union
may constitutionally IegislaIe TO prevent the Co
education OF the white and black races. The case
was instituted TO test the validity Of the Kentucky
law Of 1894 prohibiting white and black children
from attending the same schools The higher state
court took the position that the white and black
races are naturally antagonistic. and that the en-
forced separation Of the children OF the two Is IN
the line OF the preservation OF the peace
The opinion OF the Supreme Court handed down
by Justice Brewer. affirmed the Aiding OF both the
Kentucky Circuit Court and the Court OF Appeals
Justices Harlan and Day dissented
Justice Harlan. in his dissenting opinion. said
the court should the entire question squareiy
and decide whether it is a crime under any con
ditions to educate white children and negro chill
dren at the same institution He did not concede
that il should be so regarded Have We" he
asked become so inocuIated with prejudice ot
race that an American government professedly
based on the principles Of freedom and charged
with the protection Of all citizens alike can make
distinctions between such citizens in the matter
Of their association for innocent purposes simply
because OF their respective races2 Further. II the
lower court be right then state may make n
crime -or white and coIcred persons 70 frequent
the same market places at the same tine. or ap-
near in an assemblage of citizens convened to con
slider questions OF a public or polLlcai nature ~
which all citizens. without regard 20 race are
scI,sii1 Interested Many other Illustrations might
ne given TO show the mischlevous, not 20 say
cr71sI character OF the statute IN question. ana
how inconsistent such legislation IS with the srer
principle OF the equality Of citizens before the
lau
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
FAR OF WAR REMOVED
y ASQUITHS SPEECH.
p-en,ser Fonesees Il greement in Near
East-Gerradngs Good Viii

=o, Nov s-The Prime Minister Her
II z Asouith. was the principal speaker at
=. fuildhau dinner tonight. which marked
.As irauguration of the new Lord Mayor Of
ro,don and brought 70 & fitting close the cele-
h-s.ion Of the Kings sixty-seventh birthday.
TIE Prime Minister devoted his observations
-sinIy TO the European situation. After con-
r-stulsting Turkey. II the person Of the Turk
80 Ambassador, Musurus Pacha. on the sue
esss of the most amazing revolution in the
s-nsls o. history. he said that. subject TO the
snpo-tant principle that international treaties
could not be sltered except by the consent OF
81 the siz1atories the British government had
no prejucice or preference regarding any par
ticular settlement It had never objected TO
direct negotiations between Austria and Bull
ga-ia and Turkey. always provided that Tur
key. as the most prejudiced- should have a
settlement consistent with her honor and in
terests and that the agreement must be coun-
tersigned by an signatories TO the Berlin
treaty.
One of the happiest results Of the Anglo
Russian convention. he said. was that both
countries had been able TO approach the near
Eastern question from the same point OF view
and discuss frankly and sympathetically the
sudden crisis that had arisen. His majesty's
government considered that Russia had be
haz-d with the greatest restraint under exceed
ingly trying circumstances in following q policy
of non-inte-vention IN Persia
Just q yesr ago the German Emperor, while
on visit 70 England, enphaucaIly declared
himself animated by & desire for friendship
with Great Britian and the maintenance Of the
peace OF Europe
IT zes that spirit" said Mr.. Asquith, that
guided al the negotiations between the two
countries concerning the present difficulties
and Il as 7 believe, the other powers are AMI
mated by 6 similar spirit she clouds which
s-e now darkenirg Europe viii soon disperse
Without storm
There ought 70 be talk Of isolation, con-
.inued the Premier. ''or Of hostile grouping
among the powers. who are the joint trustees OF
civilization and peace"
NJ Asouith referred briefly TO the commercial
outlook. and thought that If peace was main
tanned there no reason Why the present de-
preston should De Of long duration
Both the Premier and Reginald McKenna-
First Lord Of the Admiralty. dealt with the
question Of national defence especially with ref
e-ence 10 the navy. in almost similar words
They declined 10 predict the next naval esti-
Mates but the Premier hinted that the cost Of
The navy was not likely 70 diminish but rather
Increase. since having attained supremacy. the
government was firmly determined 70 maintain
a. The usvv. said Mr.. Asquith, was now equal
. any responsibilities which could be thrown
ruon Il but its iudisputable superiority was not
+o- aggression O. adventure, but TO fulfil the ee-
-,sntary duty Of projecting British commerce
fnduStry and homes
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
THE KINGS BIRTHDAY.
British Royal Family at Sarodf1rg-
hdm-Many Gifts.

London, Nov. s.-The King spent his sixty
seventh birthday with the family circle at San
dringham where he is entertaining 4 large
house party. including the Queen Of Norway,
the Prince and Princess Of Wales and the Rus
sian and Austrian ambassadors.
The King occupied the morning in receiving a
great number of kilograms OF congratulation,
among which were most cordial greetings from
President Roosevelt and Emperor William. He
also received many gifts
Later the King and Queen and their guests
attended the meet of the Royal Norfolk Hunt
at Gayton Hall, the Earl Of Romney's seat
There was the customary birthday dinner and
party in the evening. with cinematograph en-
tertatnment for the royal children
Throughout the week dinners and entertain
rnents will be given to the tenantry and ser
wants on the Sandringham estate On Friday
Cyril Maude has been commanded to give per-
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
CANAL ZONES STATUS
NOT 4 PART OF L. S.
Constitution Not in Force There,
Supreme Court Decides.

Washington, Nov 9.-That persons living in
the Panama Canal zone are not under the i'm
mediate protection Of the Constitution Of the
United States was declared to-day by the United
States Supreme Court in the case Of Adolphus
CouIson against the government Of the canal
zone, which was dismissed for want Of jurisdic-
ton. CouIson was found guilty Of numbering his
wife at Gargona, in January. 1907, and sen
fenced to be hanged He appealed from the trial
court TO the Supreme Court of the zone, and
there his principal defence was that trial by
jury was denied. to which he asserted he was
entitled under the federal Constitution Thus
the question was raised as 70 the status OF the
zone IN criminal proceedings
It was contended on behalf OF CoulsOn that
the zone belongs 10 the United States and as the
territory is part Of this country the government
and the citizens are under the authority Of the
Constitution, with their respective rights de-
fined Hence IL was argued that the federal gov
ernment can exercise no power over the per
sonal liberty or property of an Individual be
yond what the Constitution confers nor deny
any rights which the Constitution reserves, in
cluding that Of d jury trial
The zone court refused 10 accept this inter
probation. contending that the zone 'fs territory
in the use and occupation Of the United States.
under its control but not such territory that
the Constitution would be legislative in and of
its own force carry its rights, privileges and
limitations into and the dismissal OF the case
af1rms that ruling.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
RUSSIA WARNS PERSIA.
Reactiondry More Feared-BaIkan
Congress Plans.

St Petersburg, Nov. s.-Oficial confirmation
has been received from Teheran Of reaction
ary plot to abolish the Persian Parliament
Russia which, in conjunction with Great Brit
ain has repeatedly warned the Shah of the
dangers of such a course, has decided TO renew
her energetic representations.
The situation in Northern Persia is a source
Of great anxiety 10 the Russian Foreign Office
Russian revolutionists from the Caucasus. who
have focked to Satar Khans standard, are
showing hostility toward the Russian official
and commercial representatives, and may force
intervention. The Foreign Office. however, is
most reluctant to act, since the dispatch Of
troops to Tabriz might be construed into en-
couragement of the reactionary party at Tehe-
ran and might lead to more extensive opera
tions in Azerbaijan province at heavy expense
and without permanent advantage to Russia
Negotiations TO bring Austria Hungary and
Turkey into line for the proposed Balkan con-
ference began in earnest this week Austria's
reply to NJ. IswoIsky's suggestions with refer
ence to the conference programme allows wide
latitude to the discussion OF arrangements
which probably will be continued for some
time.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
PLATT ON SENATORSH[P
Continued rom nrst pe<-s

conference az the White House to-day held
by President Roosevelt, James Wadsworth,
II Speaker OF the New York State Assembly,
and William L Ward, Republican national com
nitteeuaan from New York. the man who viii be
s11pported bv them n January the candidaIs
before the New York State Legislature 10 sue
eeed Thomas c. Platt On March 4. 1903, az
Tinted States Senator viii be Elihu Root. Sec
retary OF State
Neither Mr. Ward nor Speaker Wadsworrh
would discuss the question OF the Senatorshtp.
bur II Is known that the Secretary IS not averse
to becoming a candidate. provided he u assured
there is no opposition 70 him President Rooss-
Welt Is said 20 favor Secretary Root for the
place
Speaker wadsworth said he had received as-
sUrance from the President that he would not
interfere in the selection Of the next Senator
When Secretary Loeb was asked Il the Prest-
dent had given this assurances he said thar -here
was no use for the President 70 interfere, leav-
ing the tnference that the question had been set
tied already
Secretary Root said he had made no a1nounce-
n1ent that he would be a candidate and sdded
that he could not discuss the question He had
inst come from the Presidents oAce- Mr Root
said that he had written several letters On the
subject Of the Senatorship, but in none Of them
had he said he would be candidate
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
ROYAL ITALIAN WEDDING.
''The Express Tells of Plans for
Abruzsi- -ELhlns Marriage.

London Nov. 10.-'The Daily Express" asserts
that the wedding of the Duke Of the Ao111zzf
and Miss katherine EIkins viii take place in
Rome or Turin some time in 1903 and says that
If has authority to state that the King and
members of the royal family wish the marriage
TO be soleunized In Italy with state ceremonies,
so that the nation may participate, the bride
will spend her life among the italian people
According TO The Express" the wedding will
probably take place early in 1909, though posi-
bly, not before Lent. Difficulties arose through
Senator EIRns's refusal TO sanction rnorga-
natic marriage and because of the opposition of
the Queen Mother, who had other matrimonial
views for the duke The Kings consent. how
ever. has been obtained, and the bride Will be
fully recognized as 4 royal princess. Queen
Helena has been a strong supporter OF Miss
Elktns throughout
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
CRITICISM OF KAISER.
Sharp Debate Expected in the Reich
stag To-day.

Berlin. Nov 9.-It is expected that the debate
the subject Of the Enperor's interview. which
recently was published N London paper. will
be exceedingly lively. probably taking up two
days in the Reichstag. Chancellor von Bilow.
it is believed, viii make his explanation soon
after the opening of the debate. The feeling
among the various parties is very strong, espe-
cially among the Socialists. who have called
twenty-six mass meetings for tomorrow even
ing in Berlin and vicinity to protest against
"a 'absolutism.'
Members Of other parties, in preparation for
to-morrow's interpretations regarding measures
which will hereafter prevent similar occurrences.
met at the Reichstag to-day and discussed pri-
vately their respective attitudes and nominated
speakers TO express their views in the debate.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
SIXTEEN HURT IN CRASH
PhiIadeIphio Car Runs DOzcH Incline
-Tzoo VII Probably Die.

Philadelphia Nov. s-Stxteen persons were hurt,
two probably fatally and six severely. in collision
between trolley cars in the western part or the
city tonight
A Pine street division car OF tire DARBY trolley
line ran away on a sharp grade at I'D street and
Woodland avenue and crashed into a large car
which was standing switch at the foot OF the
incline There were forty passengers IN the run
sxay car and thirty in the other. The roof OF one
car was ripped OF and fell into the the i'm
rrisonsd passengers. The accident was caused by
tba failure or the brakes the Pine street car 70
work
owen Morgan. motorman OF the runaway car.
rho stuck TO his post received a fractured skull
ars internal injurieI. did Earl SpahT. seventeen
x.ars old Both will probably die
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
aue4gR FACES CHARGES TO-DAY.

r,anutv Commissioner Bugher and Captains Boec-
.1sr and O Brien viii appear N the Yorkvtls cocrs
his afternoon answer TO charges OF rnaiieious
~,isrbfef growing out OF the raid cn the alleged
,.a.,nrr9 house ar Nc. ISS Second avenue On Ocrc-
her - Nearly one hundred men were arrested y
he raid. and al we're discharged for lack OF svi-
dence- ,-.s,, -.
Abraham Levy appeared IN the Norkvihe eou-t
..~4a,. and demanded warrants for the arrest q
= usr,g5s- ard his two captains Mr. Levy said
+ba complainant IN the case was LYMAN RosenthAA
,rasidenr OF the Mascctte Club. al No Is ss.sod
.,,a,ua Rossuthai places ths SarnaSss a 6na0
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
CHANGES IN FLEET COMMANDS.

Manila. Nov s.-The battleship Louisiana. flag
ship Of Rear Admiral Emory. arrived here to-day
from Annoy The Wisconsin. flagship OF Rear Ad-
miral Schroeder, and the Vermont steamed up from
OIongapo where the other vessels will remain
Rear Admiral Schroeder assuming command Of the
second division on the retirement Of Admiral En-
ory transferred his flag TO the Louisiana. and Rear
AdrirnaI ". P Potter. of the Vermont, raised hfs
pennant upon the Wisconsin
No new cases Of cholera have been discovered in
this city during a period Of forty-eisht hours.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
FRANCE GAINS POINT.
Report That Germany WM Submit
Dispute to The Hague

Paris, Nov. 9.-The latest advices from Ber-
lin say that there is every reason to believe that
a satisfactory solution of the Casablanca Incl
dent is at last in sight. According TO the dis
patches, Germany appears TO have decided to
accept Frances suggestion that the affair be
submitted to arbitration court both regard
ing the facts and the international law govern
ing such cases
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10

Caracas Nov. . via wilIemstad, Nov. 9.-The
movement in Venezuela TO keep President Castro
in Office after 1911 is growing.
Baron Won seckendorf. the German Minister. who
has charge Of the interests of the Dutch govern
rnent, gave a dinner October 81 in honor Of
Senior Paul, the Foreign Minister.
The governu. ent has purchased at auction the
bankrupt railroad connecting Coro. in the State Of
Falcon with it's seaport, La Vela-
New-York tribune., 1908-11-10
} SEEK eRANDEaEE's SENATE SEAT.

New Haven Nov. s.-Formal announcement vas
made to-day that Congressman Ehenezsr J. FIJI
o. the 4th Connecticut District. would oe candf-
dare for the United States Senate. 70 succeed Frank
3 Brandegse II IS expected that Charles 2
E2roo.ar Republican National Committeeman. will
also announce his candidacy The rOrni1arion viii
b. made in January Senator BTandesee wants %
s11creAd nIr1salf