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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-05

bership for financial support will re-
headquarters and for such clerical SER
vice as may be incidental to a proper
care Of details, and the nominal dues
for membership, which have been
fixed by the board of directors, will
provide an ample income for these
legitimate expenses.
THE vital element to which / refer
is, therefore, not money but men.
Strong men. who will stand shoulder
to shoulder in the defense of Padu-
cabs citizens against ruthless ex-
ploitation at the hands of itinerant
pikers, greedy promoters and gold
brick purveyors of whatever descrip-
tion loyal men, who regard their
home city as something more than a
place in which to make money;
brave men. in the breasts of whom
the spirit of noblesse oblige still lives
and who are not unmindful of the
obligation imposed by the rank of
American citizenship.
I'm word, the success Of this
Commercial club depends upon men,
not manikins; and want each one of
you to imagine, when you pass the
clubs headquarters, that you see a
banner flung to the breeze from its
Flagstaff, upon which, in letters writ
ten large. is the inscription:
! "MEN WANTED 81.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-05

the citizens of Paducah, greater de-
gree of confidence than exists at pres
ent. in the ability of. the Commercial
club to discharge those obligations to
which It stands committed.
at is my further belief that this
membership should divest itself of the
idea that prosperity can only come to
our city from outside sources. The
most competent workman is he who
achieves satisfactory results from
such material and with such tools as
are ready at hand; and believe. that
1t Is the province of this Commercial
club, to work out the problem of the
commercial advancement of this city
upon internal rather than upon ex-
ternal lines; by the development OF
the resources already possessed by us
rather than by expanding all of It's
efforts and all OF its resources in the
vain attempt to induce people from
afar to come in and perform the work
which properly belongs to our hands
alone.
"There is another obligation rest
ing upon this Commercial club which
is usually assumed by similar organi-
cations in other cities, and that is, to
voice a high quality OF public opin-
ion in the administrative affairs of
the municipality. While It is thor
oughly understood that the CONNER
cial club is of an absolutely nom
partisan and non-political nature,
there are many matters of Importance
directly connected with the admins
tration of public affairs, upon which
this organization may. with great
propriety, exert powerful and a
salutary influence; and when the
Commercial club fails to exert such
an influence, in time of need, 1t fails
by Just so much to discharge an i'm
portant obligation which 1t may not
ignore with impunity.
another function, which, in my
Judgment. may be exercised with
profit to its membership by the Com
mercial club, is the promotion of a
greater degree of sociability among
the business men of this city. ! be-
lieve that one of the greatest draw
backs existing in the commercial life
of a city of the size of Paducah, Is the
limited opportunity afforded for the
Interchange of thought and common
civilities among its business men.
therefore suggest that freer use be
made Of the headquarters of the Com
mercial club by its members, than
has been done in the past, to the end
that IL become club in fact as well
as in name, and that it may also be-
come the nucleus of a more, preten-
tious social organization at a later
date.
"And now, the question properly
arises, how are all these things to be
accomplished?
"A few days ago one of the newly
elected directors came to me and
said: Il have decided not to serve
upon the board of directors of the
Commercial club | inquired as to
his reasons for arriving at such a de
cision. He replied that it was he.
cause of The fact that he was dissatis-
fed with the manner in which the
Commercial club had been conducted
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in the past. | then said to him. in
effect: 4 know what is the matter
with you. You have been one OF
those who sat in the grand stand and
knocked at every play that was
made. Now, you have been placed
on the team and It is up to you to
get into the game and play ball. and
to show how much better you under
stand the game than did the members
of the old team, and God help you
and me, II we don't get better sup
port from the grand stand than that
which YOU and others gave to that
team Well. he saw the point and
decided to remain on the board of
directors, and as an earnest of his in
tentions, he has paid a dollar for the
privilege OF meeting with us here to-
might, and / am sure that he will b.
one of the most efficient workers on
the board.
There are two essen tai elements
necessary TO the success either # a
Commercial club, of q football team
or of any other ganiMtIon whirh
must perform its worll .n the open,
subject to the criticism or maay one
lockers. One is, team work and Zoe
other the enthusiastic support OF
loyal constituency.
81 am the earnest believe I'm the
efficiency of team work. When we pick
up a paper and read OF the mhgnifl
cent performance of a star football
player. who has safely landed the haI
in a championship game, We are dis
posed to regard him as being he
whole show. But, as a matter of
fact, without the assistance of his
team mates. without their aid end
support. he would never have had the
opportunity to have made his grand
stand play And so. in the work in
which We are engaged. No one man
can make a success of 1t unless every
other member of the club performs
his whole duty, at just the proper
time and place.
ANoNf &c W NV SupPoiN We shChAu
receive in this work. ! am going to
relate an actual occurrence.
"a game was scheduled to take
place last November between the foot
ball teams OF Dartmouth college and
Harvard university, to be played in
the Stadium at Cambridge. For
weeks prior to the date of the game,
the slogan at Dartmouth was, ON to
the Stadium When the eventful day
arrived the student body as well as
the faculty, EN- masse. deserted the
little town of Hanover, New Hamp-
shire. one hundred and fifty miles
from Boston. and poured into Har-
wards classic playground. thirteen.
hundred strong. They did not do this
simply to witness the game, but to
encourage and support their team, OF
which they were justly proud. When
that team appeared upon the grid
iron, 1t was greeted by cheers that
shook the very walls of the Stadium,
and the cheer was repeated, time and
again, as the game progressed Never
before in the history of the game had
q visiting team received such support
from its home college. And what
was the resplt7 There could have
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, But, after hearing me In patience, the
action OF the directors was unani-
nous. !, therefore, assumed that the
policy outlined by me, met with their
appreciation, and / now take this OPP
portunity to submit the same views
to the membership of this club.
But, before doing so, wish to be
distinctly understood as implying no
criticism, whatever, of those members
of this club who have been in charge
of its destinies since its inception.
believe they were actuated at all
times by the highest motives and that
behind their efforts, always existed a
sincere desire TO promote the best in
terests of Paducah and of her citizen
ship. Their record is clearly written,
and II calls for no defense at my
hands.
at Is my belief, that owing TO the
existing financial conditions, the af-
| fairs of the Commercial club should
be conducted upon lines OF rigid econ
omy, do not believe that the direc-
tory would be justified in employing
the services of high salaried expert,
to advise the membership what to do
and how to do It. | have always pos
sessed an abiding confidence in the in
telligence and in the ability OF the
members of the Commercial club to
properly direct the affairs of that or
ganization; and to do so, is the work
which We have cut out for us to ac-
complsh and | do not believe that
the responsibility for It's accomplish
ment can, with prudence. be dele
gated to the hands of an irresponsible
servant, however competent he may
be to perform the task.
| 81 believe, that for the time being,
at least. our city has been sufficiently
well advertised to the outside world
by means of literature, bearing upon
It's pages cuts of hypothetical build
ings, which have never existed in fact;
and that any further efforts In a like
direction, may be discontinued with
profit, when the cost of printing and
the Item of postage is considered
81 do not believe in the promotion
Of subsidized industries. because they
are rarely healthy, owing perhaps to
their unnatural environment and
forced development, and, as a rule,
they do not resist the shock of trans
plantation.
'In word, | believe that we should
forsak9 the byways of frenzied en-
deayor and that we should return to
the main Travelled roads" of practic-
ability and sound business methods
in the conduct of the affairs of the
Commercial club.
"Thus far / have only submitted a
negative policy; but there is a posi-
tive side to the question as well, which
believe can be developed and car
rled into effect with much advantage
to the Commercial club and to the To-
cal interests of Paducah.
"In my judgment. the first step to
be taken in the reorganization of the
Commercial club, is to renew in the
membership of the club, that condi-
ton of unity, which is absolutely nee
essary to the successful accomplish
ment of satisfactory results from or
ganized effort. II is also quite as es-
sentlal. to restore In the minds or
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-05
Murderer Overlook letters.

The deliberate haggling of the
countcnance had manifestly been done
To prevent Identification, but In their
haste the murderers left in the coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
ATTACKS PRESIDENT
BEALL OF TEXAS CHARGES IN
PREFERENCE WITH CONGRESS.

In the course of a speech In the House
nounced the President on the charge OF
interfering with legislation and the opera
ton Of the courts. He declared that in
writing a letter to the judiciary commit
tee In the Wiley case saying that Will
hey was innocent the President had in
Quilted Congress. and he declared that the
letter should have been sent back to the
President.
He also charged the President with
attempting to direct the courts. and in
this connection spoke of the Presidents
appointment of three members Of the
Supreme Court who, he said. must
necessarily be Influenced by him as the
source of their official position.
Mr.. Beall declared that the President
was a trust buster and broncho
buster" the only difference being that
he blindfolds himself in dealing with the
trusts. Mr.. Beall asserted that the Presi-
dent had whitewashed Paul Morton. He
declared that the President was the
SandOW Of the century, holding the Sem
ate In one hand and the House in the
other, and keeping both in the air most
of the time.
After convudsing the democratic side of
the House by declaring that "he can even
nominate a presidential candidate" Mr..
Beall said: He Is the strangest combina-
ton of wisdom and folly; of honesty and
obstinacy. and of the patriot and the poll
t.cfan: Of courage and rashness. and Of
this republic ever saw. and just what
niche he Is to occupy in the temple Of his
country's history, God and the future
alone can tell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
Liverpool Cotton Prices.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO. March 26.-hleher cables
and small receipts in the northwest gave
strength to the local wheat market to-
dav. MAY opened Aa% higher at a4Za
95is sold al a5H. and receded later to 947s
May corn opened EaK higher at 67a67h
and sold off to 66A
May oats opened Il higher at SAX, and
for a time held atsabout that figure.
Nav provisions opened strong: pork.
T.g7 12as.00; ribs. 5a7la to 7halO higher at
6.S5a6 S1l5
The wheat market held Arm the
greater part of the session. During the
last hour there was a decline on profit
taking. Nav selling off to ?4A a94a but
during the last ten minutes a sharp rally
occurred which carried the MAY delivery
back 10 95ha95ax The market closed
strong. with Nav up Il at 95A.
The corn market was rather weak the
remainder Of the session. The low point
for May was Seas. A rally occurred late
In the day when wheat prices advanced.
lower at 6.ia.a665k
Close: Wheat-May. 95H: July. 90:
September. s7ss
Corn-May, 6s4 a6sN: July. GAN:
September. $685.
Oats-Mav. old. 54A: May. 52Ga52A !:
July. old. 49, September. 3ss.
Pork-March. 1910: May, 1890: July.
1880: September 1888
Lard--May. S12%; July, 1871; Sep
Ribs-May. sos: July. 7..oHa7o5:
September. $50.
Rye-Cash. 75a77
Barley-Cash. 70aS8
Timothy-March. 40.
Clover-March. 21.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
PROF. CAULFIELD DEAD
NOTED MUSICIAN SUCCUNB0
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Prof. James P. Caulfeld. noted musi-
clan. died about O'Clock last night at
his home. zoos University place. after .
long illness. He was a native OF Dublin.
Ireland. where he was born seventy-eight
years ago. He came to the United States
nearly fifty years ago. and for the past
twenty years has been a resident OF
Washington.
Prof. Caulheld had been the organist
of many of the prominent churches in
this city. New York and other places.
His friends have been wont to speak OF
him as the inspired organist." because
Of his wonderful touch and execution. He
was organist of the following Washing
ton churches. All Souls. Unitarian: st.
Stephens. Catholic, and the Metropoli-
tan NJ E. Church.
While in New York he was the organist
of Grace Church. Brooklyn. and enjoyed
an intimate acquaintance and the friend
ship of Pierpont Morgan, one Of its lead
ing members. He was also an instructor
of music at the New York Conservatory
OF Music and in other leading institu-
tions. Prof. Caulheld was widely known
and respected in local musical circles
He had been in i'll health for Ave years.
During the past two weeks his condition
grew rapidly worse and the end came
last night. The funeral will be private at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. and the In
terment will be In Mount Olivet GENE.
terry. .vss,, ,.r:x.=sn.v--..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
AMEND ALDRICH BILL
Changes By Lodge, Nelson, John
ston and Allison Accepted,

Before the resumption by the Senate Of
the consideration of the Aldrich currency
bill today the committee on finance held a
meeting and agreed to accept a number Of
amendments offered by Senators Lodge,
Nelson. Johnston and Allison.
The Lodge amendment adds the bonds
OF the Philippine Islands and Of the city
of Manila to the list acceptable as secur-
ity for the proposed additional currency
Senator Nelson's amendment requires
the payment of interest on deposits in ma
tional banks.
Senator Johnston's amendment was in
relation to reserves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS. - Nearby fresh. Virginia, IS:
west Virginia and southwest Virginia,
IA: Tennessee. IA; duck eggs. "a.
BUTTER.-Creamer fancy. 32a33h
Process. fancy. 25a26: fair to good. %
a23. Store-packed, fresh, 19a2O.
CHEESE. - New York state factory,
new large. 16ha17.
POULTRY.-Chickens spring, per h.,
1sa2O; hens. per h.. Is; ROSTERS. per
lb. /; keats. per h.. -; turkeys. toms.
16a17; ducks. per h.. 13a14.
DRESSED POULTRY-Hens. choice.
per h.. 15a16; ROSTERS, per ib, 7aS:
chickens. per Ib.. 18a2O: ducks. per h..
13a16: turkeys. hens, per h., 17Al9: tur-
keys toms. per h.. 1Ta1s.
VEGETABLES ABB Potatoes. per Dbl.
No. !. 2.0Oa2.25; per bu.. S5a90: No. .,
per bbl. 75a1.0O: sweet potatoes. per
bbl. 3.O0a5.0O; yams, per Dbl. o5Oa3 25;
rutabagas. per bbl.. 1.O0a1.25: cucum-
bers per doz.. 1.0Oa2, 90: onions, per Dbl.
carrier. 1.5oa2.oO; cabbage per 100 lbs,
80; cabbage. new Fla. fiat. ner Dbl,
1.25a1.75; cabbage, early Yorks, per
Dbl. 3.OOa3.75; caulifiower. per basket,
1.50a2 %; kale. per Dbl. 75a1O0: spin
ach. per bbl. 1.0Oa1.5O; eggplant. per
crate, 1.30a2.25; squash. Fla. per crate,
2.O0a300; snap beans. Fla. per basket.
4.OOa5.0O: new beets. per bunch. Jas;
lettuce. Fla. per basket, 1.00a2.11; okra.
per carrier, 3.50a4 90: celery, per bunch
5Oa1.o0; celery. Fla. per crate. @.J0a35O:
brussels sprouts. per Of. Sa10: tomatoes.
Fla. per crate. 1.50a32j: parsley Fla,
per bunch, 15a2J; peas. Fla, per basket,
5.00a6.O0.
GREEN FRUITS.-Apples. per Dbl.
2.5Oa5.UO: oranges. Fla, per box. 175a
Z IN n
grape fruit. per crate. 2.OOa4.o0: tsnger-
ines. per strap. 350a6.0O; pinsapples.
Fla per crate, 3.O0a4.00: cranberries,
per box, 5oa3.5O; cranberries, per Dbl,
s.OOa12.OO; strawberries. Fla. per Of,
25a5O.
HAY AND STRAW. Hay. western,
No. 1, 17.0Oa17.5O: No ., 16.mal65O:
mixed. 14.00a16.O0. Straw. rye, bundle,
13.50a14.OO; rye, machine thrash. 9OOa
$50; wheat, 6.50a7.00; oat straw, per
ton 9.0Oa9.5O
DRESSED MEAT.-Pork. small and
neat. per cwt.. $50: large. 5.5Oa6.oO.
vE1STOCK.-Cattle, extra. per cwt..
5.OOa5.1s: butcher. per cwt., 4.50a5 90;
ordinary, per cwt, 250a3.OO. Hogs. per
cwt., gross. 5.25a5.5O. Sheep. per ID.
5a6h: fall lambs: choice. per h.. 7has:
spring lambs. choice. per h.. 15a16.
h.. 7ha8
No. 2. Il: No. 3. II. Rounds, No i. per
h.. 12h; No. ., 8: No. 3. 8. Loins. No 1,
per h.. IA: No 2. ID: No. 3. IL. Chucks.
No. 1. per h.. o; No. ., 8; No. 3, Z.
WOOL AND HIDES.-Wool, washed.
free of burrs. per h.. %; unwasned, 18a
II. Hides. green. per h.. 8; dry. per h..
Gall. Sheepskins. green, each. J0a7J:
dry. each. 25a6o. Mink. each. 2.0Oa2.5O;
25a75: red fox. 1.25a1 80; skunk
25a75: opossum. 1Oa15; gray fox. 35a6O;
muskrat, 15a27; muskrat kits. 8; rabbit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
STOCK BUYING ON MARGINS
BILL AGAINST IT DISCUSSED BY
COMMITTEE.
Hearing Set for Next Tuesday.
Takoma Library OPP
posed.

The distinguished example set by Rep
resentative Sims of Tennessee in bring
ing about the passage OF an anti-gam-
bling law for the District seems to have
stirred other members OF the District
committee to action. At today's regular
introduced by Representative Campbell of
Kansas prohibiting dealing in stocks on
margins in the District OF Columbia was
discussed. but no action taken. After the
meeting Chairman Smith told a Star re-
porter. however. that the commit &c
would. in all probability. favorably re-
port the bill next Thursday. Any persons
IN the District who desire to be heard in
opposition to the measure will be given
an opportunity to- speak Tuesday.
Public Utilities Bill.
The bill for A public utilities commits
sion In the District was not taken up
today. the committee being pretty we'll
occupied with other matters. Chairman
Smith is hopeful, however. that action
will be taken on this measure next
Thursday. Mr. Campbell's subcommittee
will also consider on Tuesday The Senate
Court OF the District. and to provide for
the collection and payment of the same.
Inc committee at todays meeting au-
thorized favorable reports on the follow
ing bills, which will be placed on the cal
endar for consideration next District day,
two weeks hence:
H. r. 1905. introduced by Chairman
Smith. providing for the payment of an
annual license tax of $12 by dealers in all
forms of manufactured tobacco in the
District of Columbia.
H. r. 12S9S. to change the proceedings
for admission to the Government Hospital
for the Insane.
Fl. r. 12.S99. to provide for a disburs-
ing officer for the Government Hospital
for the Insane.
Talcott Bill Killed.
The committee laid on the table-in
other words. killed-the bill introduced by
Representative Allen of Maine for the
relief of Edmund NJ. Talcott. This bill
has been discussed at various times in
The Star. 1t provides for the payment to
reimburse Mr.. Talbot, who is an assist
ant surveyor of the District the sum of
500 which he was forced to pay as the
result OF a mistake in measurement made
by Ona of his SubordinateS.
The committee also took adverse action
on the bill to establish a branch public
library at Takoma. D. C.
Favorable action by Congress on the
Carlfn bill to appropriate a trifle more
than $4,000 to make up deficiency in
the police pension fund of the District
is recommended by the District Commits
SionerS in communication received by
Chairman Smith of the House District
committee today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
THE BALTIMORE MARKETS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. March 6:-wHEAT-Dull
May. 9sassA; steamer No: 2 red. ssh a93h; re.
ceipts. ,427 bushels southern by sample, 0211a
90: southern on grade. 93A a96h.
CORNmEasier: spot mixed 66t ae6h; No
SsSa: May. 67%a8s: steamer mixed. 62ka62h:
receipts. 80 667 bushels: exports. ILL., 40 bushels
southern white corn. 64a8s1a: southern yellow
corn. 64a6s.
OATs-steady; No. 2 white. 5sa5sh: No 3
white. 51a5s1a: No. 2 mixed. 56a56ls; receipts.
q. S83 bushels.
RYE-Easier: No. 2 western export. sThass;
No. western domestic. S6aS0.
HAY-Steady. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

There was not much change in the
situation as brought out at the meeting
Of the stock exchange today. The VOL
ume Of business done was somewhat
larger. but is not regarded as OF great
consequence in view OF the small amount
really buying demand. that for the Wash
ington Railway and Electric bonds. was
satisfied with a moderate lot at q. There
were also some bonds at an eighth OF
point less. but that supply was soon ex.
hausted. and the bid remained at that
level. while the buying was not sumc'ent
to exhaust what was OH hand at q.
In the case OF some of the securities on
the active list the bid and asking prices
were brought quite near without produc.
ing any trading of consequence. A slsht
advance was made in some OF the ngures.
the quotations are concerned was evident.
but the same effect did not go as Tar as
o>enlarge the amount of business done.
The betterment in the general market
undoubtedly has good effect here. al
though it Is rather hard to see exactly
where 1t comes in, but still such change
follows an upward movement In Wall
street and there Is no reason to suppose
that the present time is an exception to
the rule.
1t is quite apparent that despite opin-
ions to the contrary the country at large
is recovering from the effects OF the re-
cent financial panic, and while the prog
resS in that direction has not gone as far
or as rapidly as some would like. still
progress has been made, which IL the
main thing.
There Is very little even talked about in
local financial circles OF interest. and GER
tainly as far as known there are no enter
prises being discussed or plans for the fu-
ture that are being made. The general
condition here is regarded as very salts
factory. 1t is reported the banks continue
to accumulate reserves and also that
their policy In regard to loans Is some
what reserved. But on this latter point
there seems to be quite a difference IN the
point of view Of brokers and OF bankers
as to the uses to which the loanable funds
Of financial institution should be placed
and the prospects Of an agreement on this
subject appear to be as remote as ever.
Generally speaking. however. the
brokers advocate policy Of local money
for local purposes. while the bankers ia
vor the same policy. which makes the
agreement one only in terms. Those who
review the history of the behavior OF the
local market during the recent months
have reached the conclusion that In re-
spect to stability that market may be said
to resemble the local real estate market.
At meeting today OF the directors Of
Lynn, the cashier, who was elected at a
previous meeting president of the bank,
resigned his position as cashier.
Mr. William Selby. the paying teller,
was chosen to be cashier In place Of Mr.
Lynn.