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CONTINUED on page seven.)
Small Boys Soap Track.

Leitchneld, Ky, March lS.-some
excitement was caused here when the
Illinois Central passenger train due at
1910 a. m. was unable to stop at the
station. running quite a distance past
before the train could be controlled.
Investigation showed that the track
around curve Just out of sight OF
the depot had been soaped. Further
investigation unearthed the fact Una,
the soaping had been done by small
boys in a spirit of mischief. Later a
tie was found fastened to the track
and spike was driven between two
rails where they came together. The
spike had been broken on, presum-
ably by the passing train. The tie
and the spike are believed TO be the
work of older heads.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
THE PADUCAH MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL SOCIETY

Last night 1 5 prominent physicians
of the city met In the Office of DR.. j.
T. Reddick for the purpose of reor-
ganizing the Paducah Medical and
Surgical society. which was abandoned
FIVE years ago when the present Nc
Cracker County Medical society was
organized. Officers were elected for
the year OF 1908, and committee OF
three was appointed TO draw up by
laws. Officers elected are: Dr. John
G. Brooks. president; DR. o. X. Kidd,
vico president; DR.. j. T. Reddick, sec
rotary. The committee appointed on
bylaws are: DR.. Il. b. Griffith, DR..
j. @. Taylor and DR.. Frank Boyd.
The next meeting will be held Thurs
day night, March 20. and the organi-
cation will be completed and bylaws
4. a
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
LEGISLATURE Is
ADJOURNED SINE
DIE EARLY TODAY
House Passes Bill Legalizing
Gambling on Licensed Race
Tracks in State.
Second Class City Police Bill is
Passed by House.
SENATOR CAMPBELL RETORTs

Frankfort, Ky March IS. (Spe-
cial THE legislature adjourned at
O'Clock this morning after wild
scenes in the hoase.
The members took affairs out Of
the rules cone tees hats aa1
passed the anti-pool room bill with
an amendment. providing for betting
on licensed race tracks during the
race meeting Oniy passed tie clp.toi
appropriation with provision that
Andrews be retained only so long as
the commission thinks an architect
necessary
The senate bill which provided that
the city councils of second class cities
may provide for as many or as few
policemen as they think necessary,
was passed after a long debate by a
vote of AZ to "a.
Attack on Campbell.
In the closing hours of the legis-
lature Senator Campbell, of Paducah,
replied to speech made by Beckham,
in which Mr.. Beckham charged the
Democrats who had refused to vote
for Elm for senator with being trait
ors to the Democratic party. Senator
Campbell said such gross frauds We're
committed in the 1906 primary that
Beckham could not be said to have
been nominated, and cited several in
stances where grave crimes against
the ballot were committed He de-
manded that MIR. Beckham make spec
life his vague charges of corruption.
Senator Campbell just before ad
journment last night made a speech
declaring he would not support Beck
ham because the primary was fraudu-
lent. and named several instances
which he claims showed the statement
true. lie said Beckham did not have
a good title to the nomination.
Senator Watkins tried to interrupt
him to ask the following question,
which Senator Campbell says are false.
Is it not a fact you have had in
your possession a thousand dollars
due the state on account of the Pa
ducah encampment?
That you held that money back,
Notwithstanding you were notified by
General Lawrence to pay 1t; that at
the beginning of the session of the
belonged to you and generating you
senator commenced you went to Beck,
hams room and tried to get him to
write YOU letter saying the money
belonged to you and generating you
from all obligation of paying it to the
state. and Gov. Beckham could not
give kou such a letter and that on the
following day, Tuesday, when ballot
ing began you voted against Beckham
Have you ever paid that thousand
dollars to the state?
The bill to allow city clerks in
second class cities TO give out the
printing was defeated by the house.
The legislature passed a bill repeal
ing the FIVE gallon law, under which
distillers could sell five gallons or
more in a local option community. By
this means the thirsty citizens could
club together, IL distillery was
handy, and assuage their joint thirst.
Now a distillery cannot sell even at
wholesale to individuals.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
KENTUCKY IGIVEN
BAD NAME ABROAD
BY NIGHT RIDERS
How Washington Views Sit
uatiOn Existing in Old
Commonwealth.
Outlaws Really Fighting Pow
er Of Government.
nnDE EnD DIeVfrDN nI CAVITY
HOPE FOR RETURN OF SANITY
(Stan Correspondence. }


Washington, ID. C., March lS.-Ken
tuckians away from home are as much
objects of attention az ever, though
since the night riders have exhibited
another phase OF Kentucky character,
that attention Is from a different mo-
tive than formerly. II Is not exagger-
alton to say that Kentucky stood out
more dlstlnctiyely than any state in
the Union, for picturesaueness. and
while that distinction was not for the
finesse of character OF the Puritan.
still for sound virtues Kentucky char
acter was universally held in high IS
teen. have met people In me street.
in stores. In churches and In homes
and they all show immediate interest
in the present situation IN Kentucky.
and While Il might be hyperbole to
say that the old reputation OF the state
has been completely shattered. It is
not putting II too strong to say that a
widespread change has occur
red In the estimation OF Kentucky
Illustrating my point. is a CONVEX
satioD | had with a person In This city
IN which afterward | thought detect
ed something of hidden sarcasm.
Your people are the bravest men,
Of whom | have any knowledge" he
sud. opening the conversation on Ken
lucky.
"Do you call riding about under the
cover Of midnight. shooting into the
houses OF sleeping neighbors. and
burning their property, bravery? ]
always thought brave men met their
foes In the open"
"Meafured by their willingness TO
risk their hives, their freedom and
their property" he replied, The night
riders are brave men. Here's what |
mean"
Your governor can use all the re-
sources OF his Office and all the state
militia against the night riders. II
this is inadequate. he can call on the
president Of the United states for aid.
The president can use the entire stand
ing army OF the United States against
the night riders. and II that was not
sufficient. he could strip the navy Of
It's sailors and marines to suppress the
instruction. Falling of his aim with
these resources. he is constItutionally
empowered to call the militia OF every
other state In the Union against the
night riders. In other words, the night
riders In attacking law and order IN
Kentucky are in reality attacking not
merely the small state authority, but
have declared war on the whole ma
ton. Isn't the Willingness TO do that
the highest kind OF bravery, measur-
ing bravery as | said, by a man $
recklessnes In using his life, liberty
and property for a cause?'
The Bigger Nirw.
There Is much in this view or the
Kentucky situation. The trainers OF
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
DARK TOBACCO SALES TO
BEGIN AGAIN TOMORROW

Salesman Veale. of the Dark To-
bacco Growers association, is busy to-
day arranging the types in the sample
rooms in order that brokers, who are
expected here tomorrow. may be able
to look through the lot on hand sys-
dramatically. No sales have been made
this week but good sales probably
will be made tomorrow and next day
Reports from the country are that
farmers are preparing for big crop
of tobacco next year, the number of
plant beds burned so far being in en-
cess of last year. The weather this
season has so far been favorable and
unless April is cold there will be an
abundance of plants.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
SURVEY TO RIVER

Work began this morning on the
survey for the Paducah Northern rail
road from the city limits TO Metropo-
lis landing. The engineers have sur
veyed the route through the city. and
the ordinance for the right-of-way will
be drawn up at once for reading In
the council The work outside the
city will not be difficult. as the land
IS comparatively level. II is about
.l2 miles from the city limits TO Me
tropols. where the proposed bridge
viii cross the Ohio river. The en-
gineers will complete the survey for
the definite location in several days.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
MAY VOTE ON BONDS

It is probable that the school board
will not undertake to issue bonds
without an election. A canvass of the
members shows that majority does
not care to assume the responsibility
of issuing bonds, even If the right is
made clear. without the direct sane
ton of the taxpayers. 1t is probable
that a bond issue will be asked of
about $4,000 or $50, 900. sufficient
to cover the expense of another new
building, possibly in the Lee district,
the present structure of which Is dilap
dated. 49,. ..-.--. 4 b. +
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
REFUGEES ESCAPE

Port An Prince. March 1S.-Revo-
lutionists, who sought refuge In the
consulates at Gonaives, today board
ed the French cruiser Distress
French, German and British diplo-
matte representatives are looking after
the refugees departure and guarding
against a demonstration.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
ALLEGED PURSE THIEF
Is HELD TO GRAND JURY.

Moses Graves, colored, arrested
Saturday night for snatching the peck
etbook of Miss Allie. Arnold at Sixth
and Adams streets, was held to the
grand Jury under bond of 5000 this
morning by Police Judge Cross. The
Misses Arnold identified Graves as
the man that snatched the purse.
Graves was released on bond.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
VETERANS DYING
BY THOUSANDS
OFF PENSION ROLL

Washington. March IS. - More
pensioners died the last year than
fought on either side at Shiloh in
'G2. This statement was made in the
house today when the SIS 900 900
general pension bill was up for pass
age. II was shown that 45.7GS names
were stricken from the pension rolls
by death. 1t Is predicted in nine
years the Civil war veterans will be
as scarce as Mexican war veterans are
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18

Louis Caporal and Tom Constan-
tine. two Greeks, who had a fight yes
terday morning at Second street and
Kentucky avenue. said they were only
playing when arrested. The two
Greeks were busy talking to each
other in their own language, and tn,
bystanders could not say whether the
belligerents were swearing. Judge
Cross fined each 81 and let the costa
be divided.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
MITCHELL WINS

Indianapolis, March 1S.-It is au-
thoratlvely stated the miners scale
committee this afternoon will present
a majority report favored by Mitchell,
advocating settlement of contracts
by districts, as was done two years
ago. The minority report favored by
President-elect Lewis will ask post
pnement until after April 1, when
Lewis becomes president. The latter
would discredit Mitchell. 1t is be-
lieved the executive committee will
carry out Nitchells policy.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
APPLICANTS ARE NUMEROUS
SINCE INCREASE IN PAY

Captain William l.. Reed, U. s.
army, visited and accepted James F.
Bell, son of Mrs. Perscia Bell, OF
Linton, Ky. Infantry James e
Bliss, brother of Mrs. George Keebler
of Rosi Claire, Ill. (Field artillery.
Three are on probation. Capt.
Reed accepted three at Princeton yes
terday and went to Cairo today where
four are waiting.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Wanted In Mississippi.

Walter Lee was arrested last night
by Patrolmen Cross and johnson as
fugitive from justice. The police de-
partment knows little OF the charge
for which is Lee is wanted, but 1t is
understood it is forgery. He will b.
held until the police may hear from
Mississippi and Dye.sburg. Tenn. Lee
has been in the city since before
Christmas.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
High License Bill Passed Monday
and Police Bill Yesterday---Both
Are Signed by Governor Wilson.
GOODMAN INFORMED
THROUGH THE MAIL

Louisville, March IS. Especial. )
In postal cards to Mrs. Harding, with
whom he boarded, and the man for
whom he worked; George Goodman.
the Paducah boy who threw himself
from the X. & |. bridge yesterday, in
formed them of his intention to COM
NIT suicide, but did not give the rea-
son. The cards were not received
until this morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
IOWA TAFT.ALLIS0N

Des Moines. March 1s.-Stand-pat-
tiers are ruling the Republican state
convention today. George ID. Per-
kins, whom Cummins defeated 70,
the gubernatorial nomination, is per-
manent chairman. The Taft-Allison
platform will be fought by the mi
nority.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Carl Han Dying.

Berlin, March 1S.-Carl Hau, pro
fessor of George Washington Univer-
sity, Washington, ID. c.. convicted re-
Gently of numbering his mother-n-law
Is a hopeless victim of quick consump-
ton. He is serving a life sentence at
Bruschal prison.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
MORE GRAFT FOUND

San Francisco, March 1S.-Graft
charges are rampant in the police de-
partment against eight men, ranging
from sergeant to patrolmen, who are
suspended. Others are under investi-
CATION. The chief of police says if the
matter hadn't become known man,
more would have been caught.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
THE UNION BEER DRIVERS
FOR MILLION DOLLARS

St. Louis. March 1S.-The Beer
drivers of the union dismissed by the
breweries because they haven't cards
signed by the secretary of faction rec
ognized by employers. today sued for
100000 damages. The suit is for
alleged breach of contract and the
damage asked represent wages. which
would be paid to dismissed drivers up
10 the time the contract expires.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
MERCY FOR ORCHARD

Boise, March 1S.-Judge Wood to-
day sentenced Harry Orchard, the
confessed murderer of Steunenberg
and nineteen other men, 90 death
Wood recommended that the pardon
board commute the sentence to life
Imprisonment. because Orchard told
the truth in the Haywood and Petit
bone trials.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Sues Night Riders.

Covlngton. Ky, March IS. (Spe-
cial Robert f. station, now a resi-
dent OF Ohio. sued four Bracken coun-
ty men for $50 200 each. for dam
ages on account OF night rider raids
while he resided in Bracken county
Kentucky.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
ENGLAND WARNED
PORTUGAL NOT TO
FREE REGICIDES

Lisbon, March 1s.-It is reported
England warned Portugal that British
Representatives will be withdrawn If
Portugal grants national political am
nesty without previous investigation
Of King Carlos assassination and the
trial Of the regicides.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
TOWN OF BRAHAM
Is DESTROYED BY
FIRE---THE LOSS

Minneapolis, March 1S.-The town
of Braham, Mimi, was wiped out by
fire. All wires are down. The Min
neapolis fire department has gone to
Braham, 60 miles away.
Incendiary.
Harrisburg. H., March 1S.-The
entire north side of the business street
of Carrier Mills was destroyed by fire
during the might 1t is believed to
have been incendiary. The loss is
$4,000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Night Riders Call Out Farmer and
Burn His Residence Because He is
Said to Have Dumped His Tobacco.
Former Bracken County Cit
izen Sues to Recover 500, 000
Damages From Men Who
Drove Him From State.

Eminence. Ky, March IS. (Spe-
cial. IS Seven masked men went to
the farm of Henry Ellis in Shelby,
three miles from here, and calling him
out, burned his dwelling because he
had sold some of his pooled tobacco.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Incendiary
Unions Are in Session.

Washington. March 1S.-Delegates
representing every international and
national labor union, convened here
today to take action with reference to
the recent adverse supreme court de-
cisions. Gompers was chosen chair
man.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
Predicts Victory of VIM. j. Bryan.

Washington, March 1S.-Represen-
tative Ollie James, of Kentucky, in a
speech in the house today. predicted
the election of w. j. Bryan as presi-
dent next fall. He congratulated the
Republicans upon their promise to re-
wise the tariff and said that in this. as
in other matters, they were follow
ing Democratic advice.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18
YERKES OUT OF 1T

Washington, March is. Especial
announced that he positively
will not be a candidate for national
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18

St Petersburg, March 1S.-General
SmirnOff was severely wounded in a
duel with General Fock today, grow
ing out of the trial of Port Arthur
defenders for surrendering the fort
ress.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18

Indianapolis. March 1S.-Efforts
are being made to prevent a minority
report being made late today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18

st. Louis, Mo-. March IS Wheat
$I.0Ih; corn. &C; oats, So.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-18

There Is much in this view of the
Kentucky situation. The trainers OF
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DIR
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Eminent Physician and Scientific
Man Agree That It Should Be n
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3Druni<curess Is n progressive disease; the
moderate drinker Is not satisHed with two or
three drinks = day, the craving for more and
snnrei becomes IRE slstible as the disease ad-
rances the result Is chronie Alcoholism. y a.
The treatment used successfully by thons-
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u scientific cnrc for Drunkenness and has riven
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a positive guarantee TO effect atruro, oriyonr
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-02

ON Sind Lick run, aesr ma ran.
rad dirertly over tlse hill and Il
rrett COCA d stancs dom - wh Il liz
sateltsl was hind. al aged iady Dos.
Eib1y 30 Or 1npre was een eaii-
dering about tn ida she scails
ed at tarmhois and asked tor II
cup 81 once, which # she drank, & btiS
she would acce no food & whaterer.
and q already she seemed as though,
she needed food e.
Here she stated that some drunk.
ards were after her and wanted to
kill her and Nh she said that at that
moment they were pursuing her and
running her into the hills. This lei
the inmates or y the house to believe
that their aged and IA strange guest
was insane and they tried to per:
suade her to remain. hoping that by
SO doing II they could 4 summon 1 some
one to look after her. but she stead.
tasty refused ! say ing that she would
be Soyertakenl by her pursuers.
The aged lady has not been heard
OF since and as she went into the
hills It Is; thought that she might.
have either persisted from cold and
hunger or she may have. indeed. met
with foul play. It is the belief that
the satchel belonged TO her. although
she was not seen near where the
find was made. q
She was making inquiries regard
inE the road ITO Grafton at the time
she was at Simpson two weeks or
more ago and several directed her
upon her way. Jl ~ s35
II there are any, who can connect.
the lady and the satcne1 Mr.. White.
hair would like to know its owner in
hopes that the matter may be clear.
ed up and thus the minds Of the PEG.
pie about Simpson set at rest re-
specting their strange visitor. 5ts5;
The case is very peculiar one.
but it seems scarcely probable that
the lady could have persisted in the
hills unless she was overcome by the
cold and the middle OF April was not
SO very cold. In case that she did
pass away in the hills lis, also very
probable that some one would have
discovered her before now.
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WASHINGTON. j D: G.. Nay -
President Roosevelt sent the follow,
Ing message OF coincidence, yesterday
to the Emperor of Japan: E.'The Amer.
lean people are deeply shocked and
Erieyed at the terrible naval dtsns.
ter which has caused the loss of the
lives Of SO many gallant officers anil
men of the Japanese navy. On their
behalf and on my own account I de.
sire to express my profound sympa.
thy and concern and wish It were In
my power to show our sympathy in
more practical fashion than mere
words. IL, III ~ /. Ssf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-02
Age a
y IS Jared
SAID asHEA4N.Ss4 aEiEa 4 PiiRssiuIIE:ip,
RY,:5M 'll: y --El35To
\ Kilt HER AN b HAS, . e;
4. u TENEDao ON

The citizens ot; simpson and 4ylcin.
itya are much alarmed over the Siiss ),
pearance of an aged lady that was
seen about there a week or. two d al, "a I,
and who. they believe, must have me.
foul play or otherwise 4 persisted ia
the hills. IN Z.
About two weeks ago iona than
Whitehair. one Of the, countyis. mort ,,,t,;
substantial farmers. residing n e 4.
Simpson. found a woman IS satche1 a,
his farm some distance from, any any
road or path and this seemed "a
him quite unusual. In fact r rem s..
able that the satchel should be G IN
SUE! such place and that ii could he
,dropped without the owner stopptnr
to pick 1t up. Is;
Mr.. Whitehair took the s.tcha,
home and upon opening 1t there were I,e.-,,
FIVE ladies' dresses inside, ali neatlv
folded and everything on the inside
OF the satchel was packed carefully
and and In perfect order. Besides the
dresses there was a comb and such
other wearing apparel as n ladv
would need. together with few
trinkets. =; - 3,
81 The only articles {on the inside 81
the satche1 that could possibly To-, !
7. 70 |: the Identification OF the owner OF
Twas q very good photograph OF
Twin boys. There was also a vs ery
pretty temperance poem. well writ.
ten with a lead pencil and signed II.
=. NJ. A." There were no letters or
other papers besides this. .lIi Ma
nr. Whltehair displayed the ar
tlctes to many of the neighbors anil
people about Simpson. but none could
say to whom the grip belonged ana
.Mr. Whitehair, lis no nearer to tho
solution ion OF the problem today than
ne was q week or two ago.