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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Brave River Man Succumbs to
Bright's Disease at His
Home in City.
Business Manager for Marine
Engineers Association.
HELD MASTERS LICENSE, TOO

One of Paducah's most prominent
river men, Capt. Joseph b. Flasch.
died this morning about O'Clock of
Bright's disease at his home, 1927
North Fourth street.
Captain Flasch, who was SO years
old, was native of New Orleans, but
moved to Paducah when a boy ana
worked in the river business SO years.
He was married 81 years ago and
lived in Paducah most all his life
Captain Flasch was member of
the Episcopal church for 40 years anu
was also a member of the Masons,
Woodmen of the World, Woodmen
Circle, Red Men and the Marine Engi-
neers' association.
On the river Captain Flasch had IL
censes to be pilot, mate. engineer and
captain. For 16 years he worked for
the ST. Bernard Coal company and
for IA years he was on the ferryboat
Bette Owen. The remainder of his
river career he spent on the Ryman
line that runs from Paducah to Nash
vile. One year ago he was elected
business manager of the National
Marine Engineers Association of
America, representing the western
and southern rivers. He resigned re-
Gently on account of his health.
George w. Flasch, of Evansville. is
his brother, who with Mrs. Flasch.
survive him.
The funeral arrangements have not
all been made, but the Masons will
have charge. and the funeral VIII be
Monday morning with burial in Oak
Grove cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
CRIPPLE ROBBED
OF HIS CLOTHING
FELLOW LODGBR

After sympathetic citizens had pro-
vided nights lodging and meals for
w. II Coleman, a cripple, who has
been mooching on the streets for sew
eral days, forgot the brotherly spirit
and Il is alleged that he took an over
coat, pair of trousers, necktie and
hat from John Smith. of Illinois, a
fellow lodger at Barry's restauran,
on Kentucky avenue.
Smith awol1e about midnight and
missed his clothes A search revealed
they were missing. and the presump-
ton was that the garments had gone
with Coleman. who was nowhere
around. Patrolmen Rousch and Bren-
nan were notified, and they had seen
Coleman short time before. About
$3.50 o'clock the patrolmen found
Coleman and he had on the extra pair
of trousers besides the overcoat.
When taken to the police station
Coleman persisted in calling the po-
lice uncomplimentary names, and
made himself as disagreeable as pos
sible. He spent the night in cell.
and this morning Judge Cross gave
him a sound lecture. To issue a war
rant for Coleman on charge of
petit larceny would mean Coleman
would be in Jail several months, and
maybe then would remain in the city
after the expiration. The judges
message was straight to the point, and
Coleman hung his head when he was
cited how the do unto others as you
would have others do unto you" spirit
had been misused by him. Coleman
promisedSto clear out before o'clock
tonight. and If he is found lingering
in the city limits after nightfall he
will go to jail.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
TAX SUPERVISORS
START ON FOURTH
COUNTY DISTRICT

The board of county tax supervis-
assessment of property in the Third
magisterial district today and Monday
1t will begin on the Fourth district,
which is the last to be considered.
About three days will be taken up on
the Fourth district assessment, and
then the members of the board will
take up the routine matters that are
to be attended to before adjourning
for a recess of ten days, after which
they will meet to hear complaints.
One of the principal matters to be
attended to after the assessors books
are finished is fixing the assessment
of the real estate that has been
transferred during the year and the
deeds filed for record in the county
clerks Office. II is understood that
the board will make 10 per cent of
the purchase price named in the
deeds of conveyance the basis for fix
ing the assessment of these pieces of
property, where they have not already
ben listed for that amount. 1t has
been the practice of previous boards
to make so per cent the basis, but the
board this year probably will use the
same basis of 40 per cent that has
been used in fixing the valuation of
all property in the county listed for
taxation for state and county pun
poses, making the valuation uniform
Throughout.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Measures In Which Paducah
is Interested Will be Intro.
duced in Legislature For
Second Class Cities.

Mayor James p. Smith and Alder
man w. T. Miller returned last night
from Frankfort, where they attended
a conference of representatives of cit
les of the second class. City Solicitor
Campbell remained to discuss meas
ures with members of the Legislature
and to draft bills, which the Paducah
delegation especially desired enacted.
No conference was held with Sena-
tor Wheeler Campbell while they were
at Frankfort. but Mayor Smith prob
ably will consult with Representative
Eugene Graves, before the latter re-
turns to- the capital as he is on
committee, which will consider the
bills in the house. The delegates ex-
pected to see him and consult with
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
CYCLONE STRIKES
MISSISSIPPI AND
DOZEN ARE KILLED

Jackson, Miss, Feb. IA cyclone
of terrific force passed few miles
below Hazelhurst, the county seat OF
Copilas county, and 80 miles south OF
this place yesterday afternoon at 3 80
O'Clock. An immense amount OF
property damage was done, and at
least ~ persons lost their lives.
Dwellings, farm houses. saw mills and
cotton gins were destroyed, and live
stock suffered to great degree. On
several places nearly every head OF
stock was killed, and on some not a
one was left.
The dead are: Mrs. Ben Martin and
her four small children; Dave Mar
tin.
The fatally injured are: Ben Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ Maddox, Negro,
name unknown.
The seriously injured are: Bill AL
len, Miss Allen, daughter of Ben AL
len. Most OF the dead and injured
are white.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
CHAS. HILLS FUNERAL

Murray. Ky, Feb. /. Especial 49,
The funeral OF Charles l.. Hill, who
died early Friday morning after a
short Illness OF pneumonia, was con
Quoted at the residence yesterday
afternoon, after which the body was
buried in the city cemetery Mr.. Hi
was about 80 years old. and besides
"A wife and two children, the youngest
being born Just two days ago, preceds
ing his death. he leaves a mother
Mrs. j. r. Hill. and two sisters, Mrs.
JEFF d. Albritten and Mrs. Dr. Il. NJ.
Eisenhower dentist of this place.
Mr.. HilIat the time of his death was
travelling salesman for Nashville
shoe firm aud was well known
throughout this section. He was a
kind-hearted. generous man, was pop
ular among his acquaintance. He
was especially liked by the young
men OF his home town.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Those Who Might Enter List
For Ollie's Seat Should He
Decide to Voluntarily Sur
render IL.

Since the political signs indicate
the possibility of selection of Ollie
james as a compromise candidate for
whom the Democratic members of the
Legislature can unite upon for the
senatorshlp, a number of First dis
trict politicians have already begun
to sit up and notice and in the event
of the advancement of the statesman
from Crittenden county to the senate
there will be lively scramble for his
seat In congress among prominent
young Democrats, who believe them
selves congressional timber.
Not since the hot campaign be-
tween Charles X. Wheeler and John
K. Hcndrlck in 1896 has there been
a real scrap for the Democratic noml-
nation for congress in this district
and in the meantime number of
young men have been In training wait
ing for an opportunity TO get in the
running. But not until the present
time has there been ghost OF a
chance for any one to land the coveted
plum. as Mr.. Wheeler voluntarily sur
rendered the party machinery of the
district to Ollie James, who had cher
ished an ambition since he had been
Is years OF age to become a con-
gresham. and so wisely had he built
his political fences there was ne
chance to beat him. although in the
first primary after Mr.. Wheeler's re-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
ASSOCIATION
FARMERS BARN AND
OATS ARE BURNED

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Feb
er large tobacco barn on Lige Mich
OILS farm near Fredonia. in the Fiji
teenth district, was destroyed by fire
last might by unknown parties. A
stack of oats on the farm was also
destroyed. Nichols is the same man
who had about eight acres of tobacco
pulled up last August by band of
night riders. He is not member of
the association. The barn was empty
and there is no clue to the guilty
parties.
Later reports from the burning last
night of the barn and oats of Lige
Nichols, show that instead of one
there were six stacks of oats burned.
The barn and oats were both on the
farm of w. NJ. Daniels, Jr., in district
10.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
WILL GROUNDING SEE
HIS SHADOW SUNDAY?

Tomorrow Is grounding day" the
day on which the accepted weather
prophet of the American people VIII
come out from his winter retreat to
herald the early arrival or the delay
of spring. II frightened. by his
shadow, the grounding will return to
his burrow and remain until spring
arrives. Such action on the part OF
this weather prophet will mean six
weeks of bad weather for Paducah.
n he doesn't see his shadow early
spring may be expected. Early In the
autumn he burrows into his winter
home, and February is the day SET
for him to appear. Tradition says If
the little fellow sees his shadow 1t in'
dlcates late season. The technical
name for the little rodent is Arc
tomys Monax." but Webster gives the
term "groundhog" as a name for the
popular American rodent woodchuck.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Police Force of From Fifteen to
Seuenty-fue Members and 500 to
$1,000 Annual Saloon Licenses.

him in Frankfort, but he was called
home by legal business just about
the time they went.
Six bills, affecting second class cit
les, probably will be introduced. One
is repeal of that clause, providing
that revenue of the police court shall
go to the library, as the library is
taken care Of by appropriation any
way.
Another provides that delinquent
real estate taxes becomes a lien on all
the property owned by the delinquent,
facilitating the collection of back
taxes.
Another provides for street bond is
sues, Lexington measure, as is a
police pension bill.
Two measures, in which Paducah
especially Is interested, provide for a
police force of from Is to IS members
and for saloon licenses of from $500
to 81 900 year.
All these measures were agreed up
on in conference. Mr.. Campbell will
see Representative Klair, of Lexing-
ton. chairman of the municipalities
committee of the house, in regard to
the measures.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Five People Burned to Death and
Five Others Missing in Kansas
City Building Early This Morning.
Boarding House Ignite by
Gas Explosion and Guests
are Trapped in Bed-Several
Injured by Jumping.

Kansas City. Feb. Five or ten
persons were burned to death and
fifteen Injured in a fire at Z O'Clock
this morning in a boarding house at
Eleventh and Wyandotte streets. The
survivors fed scantlly clad into the
lowest temperature of the year. The
ground is covered with snow
Five bodies burned to a crisp were
found in the ruins. The following are
missing and believed TO be dead:
Mabel Porter, Anna Graves, Charles
johnson, Peter Rooney. Mrs. Jennie
Burke.
Fire in the building at ITO Wyan-
dotte street, is believed to have been
caused by gas explosion. The fol-
lowing were injured by jumping:
Owen Conner. serious; George Maya
sawa. serious: l.. w. Stoner, May
field. Kas.. serious; Clarence Calvin,
Kas.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
PADUCAHANS SUED
BY CLAIMANTS OF
LAND THEY OCCUPY

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. THE
Chattanooga company, limited. large
land owning company in this county,
yesterday filed suit In chsncery against
H. b. Atwood ard wife. Mrs. H.. b.
Atwood. owen Wallace and wife and
Charles Lamb for damages and per-
petual injunction against tresspass on
the petitioners land on Walden's
ridge.
The oOmplainants state that the de-
PENDANTS have trespassed on their land
without right or permission and have
cut and destroyed timber and made
railroad ties with the intention OF
selling same. They ask for a judg-
ment for the damage thus far done
to the land and that the defendants be
elected from the land forthwith.
The Atwood family came from Pa
ducah. Ky. last fall and settled the
land in old fashioned squatter style,
saying nothing to any one and taking
no one into their confidence
Two cabins had been erected. thir-
ty acres OF land cleared up. at Ed
wards Point and Burnt Cabin Springs
and the industry of tie cutting was
well under way before the Chatta'
nooga company knew of their coming
The squatters claim the right to the
land by inheritance.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
SHOWS In THE SOUTH

After trying for several months to
solve the problem of the transporta-
ton of the theatrical companies so
that the south may have an emporium
ity to see the better productions, the
theatrical managers of the southern
states will meet Monday in Atlanta,
Messrs. Matt Carney and George Good
man, managers of the Kentucky thea
ter, received notice of the meeting,
but will be unable to attend. Since
the new Jaw has gone into effect to
prevent the railroads from discrim-
mating in their rates. theatrical
troupes have to pay the straight
cents a mile rate for every company,
and with troupe of 40 members this
amounts to something when long
jump has to be made in the south.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
FLEET In STRAITS

Punta Arenas. Strait of Magellan,
Feb. 1.-The American feet of six
teen battleships, which entered the
Strait of Magellan yesterday after
non at 2 O'Clock, last night anchored
In Possession bay, some twenty-five
miles to the westward OF Dungeness
Point where the strait proper begins.
The fleet arrived at Punta Arenas at
noon today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
FELL In THE DARK

In a dark corner of the o. l.. Greg
DRY Vinegar company's building,
Eleventh street and Kentucky avenue
Ollie Minton, deputy constable, fell
the elevator shaft from the
first floor to the basement, a distance
of about nine feet. Minton was at
the vinegar works on business and
fell through the shaft in the darkness.
His cries brought assistance and he
was pulled out. II was feared that
Minton was badly injured.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Thaw Insane; Goes Acquit.

10 o'clock Judge Bowling appeared in the court H.
TIaw committed to Maewan asylum 1f:4O O'Clock,
adisng Bowling wished him prisoner
family summoned Gamme
verdict which read Not guilty the grounds insanity
Thaw killed While Madison garden
artists model, whom Thaw
Downing committed Tnw subject his possible
a
seek prove Thaw's present nifty
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
ESCAPES ON HANDCAR

Chickasha, Okla, Feb. 1.-The
Frisco safe at futile was blown dur
ing the night and $3.50 secured. The
postoffice at Mustang was broken
open. Two men, who were seen leav-
ing town on a railroad handcar are
suspected
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
TOBACCO SALES

A, n. Veal, salesman for the Dark
Tobacco Growers association. reports
that he sold 81 hogsheads this week,
prices ranging from to cents for
Tugs and IL to IA cents for leaf.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
MARSHALL co. SUPERVISOR

Benton, Ky. Feb. l. Especial y
l.. o. Peck, county road supervisor.
died last night of erysipelas at his
home, four miles north Of Benton.
He had Just been reelected and was
one of the best and most popular men
In the county. He was about ,35
years old and leaves a wife ana
family.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Continued ON seventh Pagc.)
LAwSON'S PROPHECY

Boston. Feb Tom Lawson to-
day offered to wager 100000 against
$7j 900 that Roosevelt will get a
third term. lie says Fridays mes
sage clinches his nomination and elec-
ton.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Adjudged Insane,

Edna Scruggs, colored, who has
been preaching on the streets for sew
eral years. was adjudged of unsound
mind by jury empanelled by Judge
Reed this morning and was ordered
sent to the Hopkinsville asylum.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
AvorE APIECE

Frankfort, KY, Feb. l. Especially
"A formal joint session was held
with one Republican and one Demo
crat and Speaker Burford. Beckham
and Bradley got one vote each.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
FIRST DISTRICT POLITICIANS WOULD
LIKE TO SEB OLLIE JAMES PROMOTED

tlrement Sam Grassland put up a
game and characteristic fight Since,
no one has ventured to oppose Mr.
James, but all will wait until he lets
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
FEDERAL JUDGE WILL
NOT ENJOIN PRESSNIEN

Cincinnati Feb. 1.-Federai Judge
Thompson refused to enjoin the press
men from striking at the request of
the employers organization.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
ALL FOR TAFT

Memphis, Feb. both the Evans
and Brownlow factions of the Repub-
lican party in Shelby county met last
night and Endorsed Taft for president.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01

Mr.. Charles Graham went to Kut-
tawa this morning to look after some
tobacco interests at that place.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Purdy, of Ban
dana, attended the performance of
"Du Barry" at The Kentucky last
plight.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
New York Executive IndOrses
President ROOsevelt's
Policies.
Control Of Railroads and Pun.
ishment OF Offenders.
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CLUB

New York, Feb. before a large
gathering OF representative Republi-
cans Governor Hughes last night de-
hvcrod an address which Is regarded
by many as the key note of his cam
paign as a presidential candidate He
gave a comprehensive review of the
political situation, speaking in part as
follows:
We are contemplating a new adj
mInistration at the close OF one which
TO degree almost unparalleled has
impressed the popular imagination
and won the confidence of the people.
The country Is under lasting obliga-
tion TO President Roosevelt for his
vigorous opposition to abuses ana for
the strong impulse he has given 10
movements for their correction. Dif-
ferences of opinion now as always
exist with regard to the best means
OF solving some OF the extremely diff
cut problems that are presented.
But trOse who earnestly desire pro-
grcss and the establishment of our
security on To- Necessary foundations
Of fair dealing and recognition OF
equal rights appreciate the great SER
vice he has rendered and the funda-
mental Importance OF the purposes he
has had In view. We shall have in
the next campaign a notable vantage
ground. gained through the general
admiration OF his strong personality
and the popular appreciation OF the
dutensity OF his desire to promote
the righteous conduct OF affairs and
the welfarc OF hfs fellow men.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Railroads.

7 do not believe IN governmental
ownership Of railroads. But rcgula
ton OF Interstate transportation is es-
sentlal to protect the people from un
just determinations and to secure
safe. adequate and impartial service
upon reasonable terms In accordance
with the obligations OF common ear
riers. In order TO have supervision
which is both thorough and just an
administrative board Is necessary. I
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-01
Grain Market.

st. Louis. Feb. L. Wheat. 90;
corn, 81; oats, 53h.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29
AUDITORIUM

A rural scene in the last act of
Leah Kleschna," showing the
vegetable gardens near Neustadt,
Austria, is quite realistic and
forms a beautiful picture of coun-
try life. The gnarled oaks, life
size, appear in front, with the
green lettuce fields stretching in
the rear, and the red tiled roofs of
the farm houses forming the back
ground. The company is filling the
picture with interesting characters
zation, Miss. Shirley leading the
cast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29
By HEADON HILL

NAMED below till all the passen-
gers had cleared out, and then, as
we walked up the pier, we had the
satisfaction of seeing Roger
Marshes tall form well ahead of us.
We had reached our lodgings and
entered our sitting room, when
Mrs. Krance, bristling with import
ance, followed us in and shut the
door.
"A rare TODD yonder," she said,
progging her finger toward Colonel
Chilmark's apartment. Hes had a
wire this afternoon from the party
at whose house Miss Janet was
staying to say as the young lady
hasn't been there since yesterday
morning. She'd ordered dinner to
be ready when she should come
back from the country last night,
but she never came back at all"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29

vaudeville teams married folks?
Suspicious.
Occasionally.
What Is the chief qualification
of theatrical critic? Ambitious.
Free admission.
Which Is the quickest way to
go upon the stage? Sapho.
Break In the back entrance.
Where will vaudeville stop? Be
wildered.
You'll have to read your answer
In the stars.
What kind of men are theater
managers? Disappointed.
Frequently human.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29
7HEATER
SPOKANE
~ n {

Quaint old Dutch days in New
Ybrk, mellowed by humor, are por-
trtyed in RIP Van Winkle," which
the younger Thomas Jefferson pre-
seqts q the Spokane tomorrow
evening" The story is perhaps the
most familiar one in America and
stin bne Of the most popular. Much
of Its popularity as a play is due
directly to the parts played by the
Jeffersons, father and son.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29
oRPHEUM

The Harvey family Of three
women and two men show rare
ability in their difficult feats on the
tight wire. While suspended in
the air they are as restless as
quicksilver and perform somer-
saults, cake walks. rope jumping
and numerous other feats. The
eye is dazzled with the brilliancy
of their costumes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29
Mr.. Mox Nix Is angry.
Perhaps with reason.

Perhaps with reason.
At any rate very.
Mr.. Mox Nix has called upon the
editor of The Press and has called
him down.
= He says he is being pestered to
death by the curious crowds who
are hunting the famous Mr.. A. d.
McMix.
81 am not" said Mr.. Mox Nix,
speaking his native tongue, 81 am
not McMix. l never saw him.
don't know anything about him. !
am Mox Nix and 1t makes no differ
ence to me who, what, where,
when, whittier. whether, why,
which or whence this McMix fellow
Is, was or will be.
you might also add that though
l said l did not care to have my
picture in the paper, finally. being
sufficiently urged, consented to let
you print 1t.
ALSO add that / will not be re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-29

''The land of Nod" sees the old
year out and the new year in at
the Spokane. 1t is dated for Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, with
New Year and Saturday matinee.
The production is musical bur-
lesque, carrying rs people in prin-
cipals and chorus. All the acces-
sories OF comic opera are prom
Used.