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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
He Charges Misrepresentation
of Over Hundred Million of
Public Funds.
Hughes Gets New York States
Endorsement Today.
RECRUITS FOR THE FLEET

Washington, April l1.-Rcpresent-
alive Lilley, in his speech today
charged the misrepresentation of
hundred million of public funds and
gross extravaganza in providing for
navy yards and naval stations. He
introduced a resolution that the presi-
dent appoint a commission to report
on the advisability of abandoning
ward stations at Kittery. Maine, Port
Royal and Charleston. S. c., Key
West, Florida, New Orleans and Mare
Island, Cal He demanded that no
member should be appointed to the
committee who had a yard or station
in his district, and cast reflections on
the senators and representatives who
have been members of the confer
ercces between the two houses on nav
al appropriation bills.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Those Arrested Are Regarded
as the Most Important That
Have Been Made Yet by the
Authorities.

Murray, Ky, April 11.-(SpeciaD
What is regarded as the most i'm
portant arrests yet made by the Gallo
way county authorities was that of
John A. Washer, John Cunningham,
Claude Cunningham. Luther Cooper
and Aaron Jones. charged with being
implicated I'm the outrages perpetrated
in the Kirksey section of the county,
where the store of Clint Drinkard and
the residence and stables of Dick
Spann, the barns of Glen Rogers and
Brandon Hurt and the whipping of
Rowland Noteworthy. an invalid, was
committed.
The men were arrested by squad
of soldiers led by Clint Drinkard,
whose store. was burned. II is said
that Drinkard secured the evidence
against the men. John A. Washer is
charged with being captain of this
contingent. Aaron Jones is a well.
TODD citizen and made bond. The
others went to Jail but will attempt to
give bond
Two Others arrested this morning
were Elmus Williams and John A.
Eikins, charged with the east side
raids. The men were also arrested
by soldiers led by John Holland, who
is credited with securing a greater
portion of the evidence.
The developments of today caused
a great deal of excitement in Murray.
though there was not the least s,is-
picion of any attempt being made to
liberate the prisoners. The develop
ments show that if there was a night
rider movement in Galloway county
and it is realized that Judge Wells
and the other officials are not ones
that would throw a neighbor in Jail
without some evidence, it was of seri-
Gus consequence.
The developments of today show
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Grand Jury Indictments.


Grand jury Indictments.
Indictments were returned by the
grand jury just before the adjourn
ment OF court this morning as follows:
Henry Run. charged with petit lar.
ceny. The offense was committed al
the Paducah wharfboat some tive
months ago. II was shown to the
court that Ruff had pleaded guilty to
practically the same charge before
the county judge and that he has al
re ady served nearly half of the term
of imprisonment inflicted by the lower
court. Upon this showing the indict-
ment was ordered filed and when the
prisoner has served out his present
term he will probably be released.
NJ. f.. Hubbard, charged with con
verting money TO his own use, was
also indicted Hubbard was an agent
for the Rhodes-Burford company and
it is alleged he used about $3.50 that
should have been turned over to the
firm.
Wood Jones and Jesse Edwards
were indicted for the supposed rob-
berry of Carrie Slayden in a place on
Maiden alley some time ago. Both
are in jail and when they were ar
raigned pleaded not guilty. Being
unable to employ an attorney they
were asked if they had any choice in
the matter and at their request Eu-
gene Graves was appointed to defend
them.
Sam Toone was also indicted for
the theft of a sack of -four, and the
charge was made one of petit larceny
The offense was committed at the Pa
ddcsh wharfboat.
r. d. Bennett. charged with will
fully dispacing and disturbing the
rails and switches on the Illinois Cen
trail railway tracks was also indicted.
He has been arrested. 1t is alleged
that by unlawfully throwing a switch
that Bennett caused collision upon
a side track.
Shellie Hughes, charged with
housebreaking. was indicted and will
be. given a trial next week. II Is
claimed he entered the home of Ar
thur Wade on Harrison street.
The grand jury which has been In
session since Monday morning, was
dismissed at noon today to reassem'
Bile next Monday morning at 3 o'clock
Juror Humphreys was discharged at
his own request and the sheriff was
notified to fill the vacancy before
court shall reassemble next Monday
Before court adjourned Judge Reel
continued the session of the grand
jury for one week and IL is believed
that at least five more days will be
consumed before the jurymen COM
plete their work.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
JENNINGS DEMANDS
TROOPS WITHDRAWAL

In this weeks issue of the Murray
Ledger, o. J Jennings. editor of the
paper, aud also secretary of the conn
I, committee of the Tobacco Growers
association. over his own signature
makes demand for the withdrawal
OF the troops from the county. saying
that they are unnecessary and that
The county officials could II they
would. cope with the situation. lie
defends himself and the association
from the charges of being implicated
In night riding or sympathlzlng witl
them and charges that Judge Wells IS
Indirectly the cause of the trouble by
writing card to be published in the
Ledger and Signed by Henry Pace,
who was the first man visited by
riders In Galloway county. Mr.. Jen-
Rings states that also he published
TIE card and that of all the others. he
ia so over his own protest, believing
that they were In the wrong, mas
much as the signers themselves de-
cared that they would not abide by
Newspaper man had been questioned
what they said.
He said that in many instances the
warnings have been sent by friend
to friend" and that where no public
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Seven More Night Riders Captured
At Murray This Morning By The
Soldiers Led By Clint Drinkard.

no uncertain way the danger that Muir
ray has been between for weeks and
weeks with only the protection of a
handful of private guards employed
by Mike Griffin, of Paducah, to pro-
tect his interests. The men arrested
this morning are said to have served
under John Washer as captain
/ come from an entirely different sec
ton of the county from those first ar
rested. They are from around Kirk
sey and in what is known as Brink
leg magisterial district. Although thu
territory is bounded on one side by
rough country and sand hills, the
farming section Is the most fertile in
Galloway county and best adapted to
growing fine tobacco.
The movement being on both the
east and west sides of the county and
spreading like wildfire is now plain to
everybody that Judge Wells did not
act too quickly in calling for troops
and it is now almost unanimously con-
ceded by all good citizens that had he
delayed few days more, Murray
would have been laid in ashes, lives
and property lost and crimes commit
ted that would not have added any
laurels to the fame of Kentucky.
That the backbone of the movement
has been broken is also as easily ap-
parent. and with a grand iury en-
panelled Monday that will do its duty,
Iall that the county officials started out
to do will have been accomplished.
The county officials are free to give
Governor Wilson, Major Albrecht
and Captain Owens due portion of
the credit for their aid in the move
ment and all realize that to their sug-
gestions gained from experience in
other counties where county officials
were less brave and many in sym
pathy with the night riders.
Are Association Men.
The men arrested in the Kirksey
raid are all members of the assocla-
ton and nearly all own property. IL
is said that the direct charge against
them will be the burning of Brandon
Hurts barn, while attempts viii be
made to connect them with the burn
ing of Drinkard's store. Aaron Jones
is man of means and readily exc
lcuted the bond required of him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
NIGHT RIDERS
NOTICES POSTED
MILLIKEN'S MILL

Constable shelton. of Tyler. was
notified today that night rider notices
had been posted at Mllliken's mill be-
tween this city and Oaks Station warn
ing two men. one white, the other
colored, to pack up and leave with
their families for other parts at once.
Both men are employed at the mil.
and both have always borne good rep
'utations. The notice was found post
ed on the doorpost of the saw mill
Friday morning. Constable Shelton
is busy today attending the session OF
the circuit. court but will investigate
the case as soon as he can get away
for that purpose.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11

ped so badly as Mardis, Elkins did
not take the stand and at the conclu-
sion of the evidence of the prosecu
ltion Judge Wells announced that he
would hold Elkins under s2,00e
bond.
Harden L.pvett, Damus Miller and
Carlos Elkins. against whom there
was the same evidence as In the Jack
Elkins ease waived examination and
were held and bond fixed at $500.
None of the men can execute bail.
At the conclusion of the Elkins
trial the case. against Joe Bell. the
alleged captain, was taken up.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Ludrc Wells, statement.

In statement to sun reporter
this morning Judge Wells says thai
Jennings or any other mans demands
for the troops to be removed would be
ignored unless he was sure of the mo
tive that prompted such a request
Judge Wells said that Jen
nlngs had been questioned as to wha
he knew of the night riders and tina
he declared he would rot In jail be
fore he would tell.
judge Wells admits. writing Pace
card, but at his request, and say'
there was nothing wrong about 1t, III
stated that the troops would be KEEP
there indefinitely to protect the wit
nesses and assist In making arrests
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Immense crowd in Court.

ity was given the source soon de-
yeloped."
In the article he admits that the
speeches of certain innammatory
Organizers" were the cause OF trouble
and that he went TO Guthrie to make
q protest, and did succeed in keeping
them away from Galloway county.
He charges Judge Wells with being
authority for the statement that mon
oy could be had from the trust to em-
ploy night riders. He denounced all
reports sent out from Murray by
newspaper correspondents Is being
exaggerated and hurtful to the coun-
~.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Attest to the Truth of the Suns
Accounts of Conditions
in County.
Murray Paper DEMANDS That
Troops be Withdrawn.
EDITOR JENNINGS STATEMENT

Indignation beyond degree prevail
Cd in Murray this morning on account
Of the libelous reports that were print
cd in Paducah and other papers yes
tcrday stating that an angry crowd of
iLfuriated farmers thronged streets
Thursday night. brought about by the
arrest of the seven men charged with
being night riders of the east side Of
tie county. according TO Mayor K. A.
Hughes aud Postmaster Downs who
voluntarily called The Sun this morn
ing and thanked the paper for It's fair
account of the trouble there. They
denounced the story that farmers
came on horseback, in bugges and
sUme walking" and that indications
were that something was going to bs
pulled OF when darkness arrived ="
ard that "a report got out that the
night riders were MODELLING to lber-
ate the night riders placed In Jail, %
was uncalled for, unthought OF and
could only have been written through
ignorance OF through an effort to do
the town and county harm.
Both men also stated that the at
tack IN the Murray Ledger upon tho
character of news that has been sent
cut from the city to The Sun stan
correspondent OF the paper. as being
untrue and yellow, was unwarranted
aud without foundation. Both men
slated that fOur-fifihs OF the citizens
Of the town would attest the veracity
of the statements published aud
say that the reporter whose
honor and reputation as a
newspaper man has been questioned
q Murray boy and had no occas-
ion whatever to mIsrepresent facts
Mayor Hughes and Postmaster Downs
Insisted that the reporter be sent back
uLd assured the management of The
sun that the report sent out by MIN
t. his paper were the only ones tnat
ten the real facts as they exist and
without undue eNaggoration.
II was known In Murray yesterday
aud made so plain this morning that
even child could understand. that
the reason more soldiers were ordered
into the county Thursday night wa
that the authorities were ready to
round up the Kirkscy suspects and AS
sist In guarding the jail. which IS
weak and one from which prisoners
have often escaped. They left Hop
kinsyllle at noon Thursday, thus
showing the utter falslty of the state
ment that they were ordered after
the crowds began TO gather late
Thursday evening and hasty confer
cuce was held By soldiers and civil
officers and the request for reinforce
ments made. The troops were In Pa
ducah at O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Sun representative was In Muir
ray from to I o'clock that evening
and as II is the place of his birth and
home OF his family he was In a posi-
tion TO Judge whether country people
were in town and whether they were
on a peaceful mission or not.
Judge Wells stated that 10 men
ncghbors of the prisoners, were In
Murray that night, some 10 offer their
services 10 the men arrested to assist
them In making bond, others to take
back home the horses they rode TO
town when arrested, and others toI
bring them clothing. All of this
could have been known to the report
or who was supposed to be responsl-
bic for the untrue story.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
NIGHT Riders in Cnuenden.

Marion, april 11.-tSpecial.)-
Night riders are active in Crlttenden
county. They visited NJ. V. Ford,
rich farmer. and told him If he raised
tobacco he would be hung. Ford ran
them away. The stock barn of G.. ID.
Sommerville was burned and other
people were given notice.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
EunstOu's New Job.

Washington, April 1.-THE presi-
dent announced on recommendation
.oi Senator Curtis. detailing General
Funston as president of general serv-
ie' school Fort Leavenworth. Funs-
ton will report at Leavenworth about
May
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Recruits for Fleet.

Washington. April 1.-THE navy
department issued orders for the
transfer of 700 enlisted men from
New York to Asiatic stations to fill
vacancies in Evans squadron The
men will be sent by way of Panama.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Versailles DistiiIery Fire.

Versailles, April 11.-(Special)-
THE Frazier dstillery, one of the old
est and largest in the state, burned
near here this morning. Loss not
estimated
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Hughes Gets Endorsement.

New York, April 11.-Tafts fol-
lowers will make nothing more than a
formal protest against Hughes reso-
lutions at the Republican state con-
vontion. which Is in session here. The
delegates will be instructed for
Hughes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11

Murray. Ky. 3 y. m.--Joe Bell.
the alleged captain. was also held over
bond being hxed at 81, 500, which he
may be able TO give, but Is in Jail.
Strong evidence was introduced 10
show that he is really the captain OF
the night riders.
As a fitting climax to the develop
ments of the day. which have been en-
citing, and the most important in the
history OF the county, Judge Wells de-
livered from the bench a talk TO the
public and fearlessly explained his
course and denounced the newspapers
who had criticised him. lie. said that
Il was now up TO the grand jury and
called on good citizens TO stand by
him in the effort TO put down lawless-
ness. lie stated that one of the pris-
.orers was overheard to say in Jail az
ter the visit OF Joe Bell that "Joe
says that -- will be here circuit
ccurt day and things will be alright, ="
Judge wells said that the man refer
red 10 was one of the snen summoned
To serve on the grand Jury. The
crowd almost bore him from the
court house at the conclusion of the
speech. so great was their haste to
reach him and congratulate him
Among the papers recovered from
the prisoners from the Jail were writ
ten instructions to Joe Bell to have
certain people. who are named, to
testify to the whereabouts of the men
and was to be used making out an
alb Tor the accused.
Murray. Ky. April IA blood
oath not only to join the Tobacco
Growers association but to follow the
commands OF Capt. Joe Bell. OF the
Eastern division of the Galloway nigh:
rider organization. was what was re-
auired Ct Willie Dyer. Moses Thorn
ton and other citizens, according to
their evidence given in The examining
trial of Ed Thompson. Jake Ellis and
Bob Duncan this morning. Clarence
Whitlock. who Is night operator for
the Planters telephone Office at Pot
tcrtown. swore that he had been
taken away from the Office and made
to take an oSth to join the night
riders. This was on the night before
Frank Mardis was whipped. Thorn
ten. Dyer and Whitlook also declared
that they recognized Ellis, as leader,
Duncan and Thompson.
II is believed that the reason for
the men demanding trial was TO force
the prosecution TO show its hand and
disclose the nature of the evidence
they have. but II Is known that the
officials have only put enough wit
nesses on the stand to show that they
have evidence sufficient 10 hold the
men until the grand jury investigates
and they have In reserve more start
ling evidence than they have yet dis.
closed.
Immense Crowd in Court.
The trials of the accused was at
tended by an immense crowd and was
not without It's dramatic Incidents
During the course of Moses Thorn
tons evidence In which he referred
TO the lleutenants, he was asked who
he meant. There is the man | refer
TO-" said Mr.. Thornton, rising to his
feet and pointing his finger at Jake
Ellis. ale is the man In charge of
- Al h..
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
A Blood Oath is Exacted OF
Members Not to Plant Any
Tobacco, and to Obey Com.
mands of Officers.
(By STAFF Representatives.
Two Give Bond.

Murray. Ky; $3.50 p. m.--John A.
Washer, Claude Cunningham, charged
with Kirksey raid, gave bond OF
$1,000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11

St. Louis, April 11.-Wheat. 95:
corn, &c "; oats, So.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
TAFT WINS THE
STATE BY HIS
VISIT YESTERDAY
Makes Deep Impression and
His Friends Contend the
State is His.
Briefly States His Position on
All Questions.
THE CITY WAS THRONGED

Louisville, April 1f.-Taft liter
lally captured Louisville and the state
on his visit here today. The city was
lthronged with visitors from every
section of the state and from Indiana
and Tennessee and the enthusiasm
knew no bounds The impression
here today is that he has won the
whole state by his personality.
In his speech he took the attitude
of big American. He contended
the nation is morally responsible for
its weaker brothers and should police
the world. The insuar affairs, he
claimed. were administered economic
ally and ably and the people of the
United States have demonstrated their
ability to govern colonies. Business
is founded on the protection idea and
the principle mnst be sustained. He
favors trades unions and is opposed
to the granting of injunctions with
out notice to the interested. lie up
held the presidents policies toward
trusts and touched on all issues of
no dav
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-11
Pleased With Visit.

Taft left this morning for Cincin-
natl and Washington and was eIated
over his reception. Postmaster r. Il.
Wood, of Louisville, and Frank NJ.
Fisher. of Paducah. accompanied him
to North Vernon as his guests.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-13
Have Cleared 500 Aeres.

Nash and son have cle.s-cd nearly
500 acres of land this spring snd have
several Contracts ahead. Thy have
two Steele grubbers, and can clear about
ten acres of ordinary Land day They
use two rakes in their work. one soeci-
ally constructed withone and quarter
inch steel teeth. which takes all the
roots from the land. The other is AZ,
ordinary hay rake, with teeth close to-
gether. and catches the smaller brush
and roots that slip through the heavier
rake They have seven teams employ
ed in grubbing. and are always prepsr-
ed to take large contracts The con-
tracts they now have are generally
small ranging from fifteen to forty
acres.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-13
new STORE
WILL SOON OPEN


American Falls will soon have new
store 70 be known ~ the Riyerslde Mer-
camille company. Duncan Machines,
who has held = Irresponsible position with
the Fall Greek Sheep company for about
= year and = half. viii be manager.
The store will occupy the new Keith
building just completed Shelving and
counters. are being installed ard the
opening will occur as soon Us the stock.
already ordered, arrives and can be
placed.
While general stock will be carried.
/, Ia the intention to specialize along GER
tain lines, announcements concerning
which will be made later.
NJ. Machines is thorough business
man sr.sh an experience In mere sntiie
lines of about thirty years, ha; is so
well known as 10 need no introduction
Tho ne~ store is simply another in
diesiion OF the growth Of American
Falls ard viii ind business awaiting
}, as soon as IL opens its door.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-13
OLIVER HOUSE ROBBED
Sneak Thieves Do Quick Week q
Get Away WitAsut D;sesveey

The Oliver House was robbed Tues
day night, about 9 O'Clock. while Mrs.
Oliver and daughters were absent for
short time. Every room was gone
through, drawers emptied on the floor
and suit cases opened. Miss Dolly Trew-
ella, who is visiting the Misses Oliver,
lost go. and Miss Vera Oliver $l.5O. A
lot Of jewelry WAS taken from the rooms
but was thrown away among some
bushes in the yard. All of the latter,
except ring belonging to Miss Ollie.
was found Wednesday morning Two
parties were arrested Wednesday morn
ing, but were released as there was not
sufficient evidence against them. There
is no clue Whoever the thieves were
they were evidently watching the house
closely or else were more or less famiI-
lar with surroundings
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-13
Nstire to Csatracters

Sealed proposals for constructing con-
crete. CROSSINGS on the west side of
Chestnut Avenue. Riverside Addition.
ON Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
Streets. under plans and specifications
prepared by the city engineer and ap-
proved by the board Of trustees, will be
received by mail at the residence of
Chairman Jas. Clifford until p. m.
Tuesday, July Z. 1905. Plans and speci-
cations may be seen on application to
Jas. Clifford. Right is reserved to re-
Ject any and all bids and waive all de-
fects.
BY Order Chairman Board of Trustees.
F. MoENcH, City Engineer.
American Falls, Idaho, June 3. 1908.