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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Mr.. LittIefie|d's Work For
the Forest Reserve.
Strong Argument For Constitu.
tiona|iiy Of The Measure.
Committee Places Which Littlefield
Will Leave Vacant.

Washington, d. c., May 4.-(SpeciaD.
1t may tranSpire that the greatest
single act of Representative Little
fields long service in Congress as far
as lasting benefits to the State of
Maine are concerned, will be in help
ing to establish the cOnstitutionality
of the Forest Reserve measures. The
hostility in the House Judiciary Com
mittce to that legislation, which is
calculated to be of great benefit to
Maine and other New England states,
whose rivers rise in the White Noun
tains, was so pronounced that for q
while it looked as though the commit
tee would crush the entire proposition
By declaring the blls-there are two
before the Committee-unconstit
tional.
At the critical juncture Mr. Little
field, who himself believed the bills
unconstitutional in the abstract,
brought forward an attractive line Of
argument 1t was that the federal
government could purchase forest re-
serves if it could be demonstrated that
such purchases would conserve the
water supply for rivers and contribute
to the navigability of such rivers. The
Littlefield argument was so reason
able and so convincing that it has
WOE over a majority of the Judiciary
Committee which has promulgated
it's opinion along the lines Mr.. Little
field proposed. Steps have already
been taken toward securing legisla-
ton in that direction and. as a matter
of fact, the White Mountain Forest
reservation project appears to have
received a decided impetus
1t is recognized here at the Capitol
that this action is only first step in
the creation of National forest re-
serves in the East Whenever the
White Mountain and the Appalachian
joint bill becomes a law. after the
Rivers and Harbors Committee and
the War Department have investigated
and advised what purchases can be
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
IN THE SENATE.
$250,000 Voted for Relief of South err
Cyclone Sufferers.

Washington, May 4.-SenatOr Bulke-
ley of Connecticut, a member of the
committee on military affairs, spoke at
length in the Senate today en- the
Brownsville affray. Mr.. Buckley de-
clared his belief in the innocence of the
negro soldiers of the 25th Regiment
and that the rioters in the town on the
night of Aug. 1914 1906, We're lawless
MeXicans from outside the town, as
sisted by the lawless class within
Brownsville. Mr.. Buckley spoke over
Continued on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Conference Of Congrega-
tiona| Churches at Bangor
viii Open To-day, With Attend
ance Of Distinguished Workers.
The l0ist Meeting Of Maine Mis-.
slonary Society Scheduled.

Bangor, Me-, May 4-The S1st annual
conference of the Congregational
churches of Maine will begin Tuesday
morning in Central Congregational
church of this city and will continue
through Thursday. Coincident with this
will be held the 101st annual meeting
of the Maine Missionary Society, an in
stitute on missionary education and
a young peoples rally, and the meet
ings Of the several womens auXilaries.
About 200 delegates will be in at
tendance. The principal speakers will
be DR.. Phillip S. MoXom Of Worces-
ter, Mass; Prof. Edward Caldwell
Moore. d. D., Of Harvard Divinity
School. and Rev. Hubert b. Matthews
Of Ellsworth, who will preach the con-
ference sermon. Several important bus
mess measures will be considered.
notable among which will be a discus
sion of the relations of Congregational
churches in the State to the Bangor
Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 4.-For Tuesday
and Wednesday: The northeastern
part of the country, including the Lake
region, is occupied by large area of
high pressure and cold northerly winds
Rain is indicated for Tuesday from
the middle Atlantic states westward
to the Mississippi. The abnormally
low temperatures in the North and
East will persist for several days. The
winds along the New England coast
will be fresh northwest; middle At
lantic coast, light east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
HIS EIGHTH ESCAPE.
Westbrook Places Of Detention Not
Feared BY This Man.

Westbrook, Me-, May 4.-Joseph
Rivers, a French Canadian, charged
with intoxication, caused some lively
gun play and considerable excitement
today while being taken across Main
street to the municipal court by maxi
ing his eighth escape from the police.
Officer Mitchell, who had him in
charge, fired several revolver shots to
brighten him after he had broken away.
but they had no effect and he disap-
peared. Rivers is alleged to have cs-
capped three times from the lookup
when it was at the city farm, three
times from a new lookup in the rear
Of the court room and once from the
new cell room now in use within the
past five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Harold M. SeWall
Carries Lewiston.

Lewiston, Me-, May An an excit-
elect 1G delegates to the I'd district
convention delegates favorable to Hon.
Harold NJ. Sewall of Bath, We're elect
ed over the combination ticket for
Hon. George C. Wing of Auburn. and
Hon. John P. Swasey of Canton. by
the vote of 93S to ST. for the Congress
sional nomination to succeed Con-
gresham Littlefield. A procession
headed by band marched through the
streets which We're lighted by red fire.
in celebration of the victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Mr.. POWERS At HOME.
The Congressman, Though Weak,
Stands Trip to HouIton Very Well.

Houlton, Me-, May 4.-Congressman
Llewellyn Powers, who has been ill at
his Brookline, Mass. residence, arrived
at his home here today, accompanied
by Mrs. Powers and a nurse. He
seemed to have stood the journey well
although he Is still weak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
DIES FROM INJURIES.
Kick of Horse Proves Fatal to Mrs.
Wilbur Ireland Of Lincoln, Me.

Lincoln. Me-, May Airs. Wilbur
Ireland aged 35, died early today OF
injuries received by being kicked in
the face and shoulders while feeding
horses at Chester. The husband and
one daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05

to raise money, but to prove to the
general public that the suffragettes
who agitate are capable needleWo-
wen, cooks. artists and dressmakers
as their sister women. All the arti-
cles sold were the work Of the suffrag-
cites and their sympathizers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
THE WEATHER.
PARTLY CLOUDY.

Washington. May 4.-Forecast for
New England Partly cloudy Tuesday
and Wednesday, not much change in
temperature, light to fresh northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05

The suffragette bazaar in London
has attracted many visitors to see
model of Holloway jail cell, which Is
faithful in all details, even to the
prisoner in correct prison uniform.
The object Of this fair was not only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 4.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Partly cloudy Tuesday
and Wednesday, not much change in
temperature Light to fresh northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05

Dangerous Two-Cent Economy
Is taking cheap gingers for sudden ills
when Sanfords costs but little more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
John Fellows of Richmond.

Richmond, Me, May 4.-(SpeciaD.-
John Fellows died at his home on
Gardiner street at II o'clock Monday,
after a short illness with pneumonia.
The deceased was very prominent
citizen and his death was sad news to
the village people. Of the immediate
family the widow only survives, who
has the sympathy of all
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Prominent Woman Expires at
Her Home Day After Young
est Daughter Weds-Sad
News tor Bride.

Six hours after the wedding party
lett the residence. 500 jefferson
street, yesterday. after the marriage
OF Misses Garnett Buekner to Mr.. Guy
Martin. Mrs. J. NJ. Buckner, mother
OF the bride, was stricken with com
plete paralysis, and remained in that
condition, unconscious. until she
passed peacefully away this morning
at 1880 o'clock
Telegrams were sent to the Great
Northern Hotel. Chicago, where Mr.
and Mrs. Martin should have arrived
this morning. No answer has been
received. but relatives are looking
for them TO return on the evening
train.
Mrs j. y. Burns. a daughter. oil
81. Joe. Mo. aud a son. Mur1ell Buck
ner. OF Dallas, Texas. have started f;
and J, NJ. and Paul Buckner and
Mrs. Herman Nettleroth, Of Louis
vile, will arrive this evening. A tele-
gram from Battle Greek. Mich,
stated that Frank Buckner left there
this morning for home. These com
prise all Mrs. Buckner's children,
besides Mrs d NJ. Flournoy, OF his
city, who was called to her mothers
residence last night.
Mrs. Buekner sustained a similar
attack last March. while visiting her
daughter. Mrs Burns. at st. Joe. Mo.
she apparently had fully recovered
from the attack and seemed as well
as usual yesterday The attack came
at bedtime last night. just as she was
preparing TO retire. She was totally
Unconscious and the paralysis was
complete from the start.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Independence Party.

Tomorrow morning the state ex-
ecntiye committee OF the Independ-
ence party will hold meeting In Pa
ducah 10 discuss plans for fall cam
palgn aud secure speakers. II Is prob
able that william Randolph Hearst,
Thomas l.. Hisgen and w. NJ. How
ard will be brought TO Paducah when
they make their swing through Ken
lucky. They will speak IN Louisville
and Il is thought that they may come
TO Paducah about September nc.
g. E. Merrick aud 10 A. Parker,
state national committeeman. arrived
today from Louisville and will meet
with Mr.. Joseph Desberger. the third
committeeman. Mr.. Parker. besides
being natlona, committeeman. has
charge OF the work IA the states OF
Missouri. Tennessee and eKntucky.
According to the members. a Local
ticket Will be put out this year. a.
though a candidate may not be So
cured for every Office. Mr. w r.
Davis annoAnced today as a candl-
date for county iailer on the Inde-
pendence ticket. Mr.. Davis IS the We.
known maehlnist at the Illinois Cen
trial shops.
After the meeting tomorrow. Mr.
Msrfiok VIII remain over and vii
make an address Labor Day at the
celebration a, Maxon NILS. He wi.
speak on Trades Unions"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Plucky Woman Defends Home

After wounding an unknown man
who was proving about the back
yard. Mrs. Martin Kelly. 4l6 Ohio
street. went into the back yard and
took another shot at the intruder this
morning about ? o'clock. Mas. Kelly
was alone. and hearing a noise>a the
back porch she secured a pistol and
took a shot at the figure OF a man
standing In the yard. He reached for
his knee as II he had been struck
but did not leave Mrs. Kelly walked
on tie porch aud the man retreaied
and jumped over the fence. but Mrs.
Kelly took second shot at the man
In the alley. Not until then did the
man run. Nothing was missed from
the house.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Senatorial Committee

The executive committee of the
Democratic party in this senatorial
district probably will be called to
meet within the next week 10 decide
upon the time and manner of nom
mating a candidate for state senate,
to succeed Senator Wheeler Camp
bell Just eight weeks remain be
fore the November election, and un-
der the party law. 40 days must be
given candidates to make cam
paign. Judge + Barry. OF Benton
Is the only announced candidate for
the position so far. and he has al
ready made a canvass of the counties
in the district The district is com
posed of the counties of McCracken
Marshall Carlisle and Ballard.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Birmingham and Calvert City
People Sign it, But Benton
People Are Declining TO In
terfere.

Benton. Ky. Sept. 5.-(SpeelalD
county is considerably
stirred over a petition being circu-
lated for the parole of DR.. Champion,
who was convicted for participating
in the birmingham night rider raid
and sentenced to one year In the pen
itentlary. The petition recites that
Champion was tried by a partisan
Jury from McCracken county and un-
Justly sentenced. and the signers be-
lieye he is innocent. Friends of Cir
cult Judge William Reed, who tried
Champion, and was responsible for
the McCracken county jury trying
the ease, regard the petition as a re-
Election on him and are up In arms
The petition is finding plenty OF sign
ers In the Birmingham section. where
the raid took place and around Gil
beltsville. but Benton people are not
signing the petition.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05

ensued great popular victory. the
yindication OF the conscience and in
telligence of the electorate. and the
people ruled in the election of VIII
liam Mckinley. Four years later.
after the surprises of the Spanish
war. with its entailment of mex
pected obligations. that admffistra-
tion was triumphantly indicated in
popular support. President McKin-
ley. victim of insensate passion.
laid down his life trusted and be-
loved by all the people. To the
difficult task then developed upon
him with the problems created by an
unparalleled prosperity. came a new
leader dear to the peoples heart.
He entered upon his work with
courage aud determination, and four
years ago he received an overwhelm-
ing vote of popular confidence. For
seven years, with lofty aim and I'M
iconquerable spirit he has labored for
the people. and today by virtue of his
sincere devotion to their welfare. his
valiant attack upon evil in high
places. his zeal for the comon inter-
est, whether in the protection OF the
pubic domain or in insistence upon
the freedom of interstate trade. or
| in the maintenance of high standards
or administration, or In the recog-
milton of the rights of labor or in
the care of our national resources.
the forceful and representative
leader is typifed to the popular
imagination In the person OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
The Roosevelt Administration.
1t is easy for those who are free OF
its responsibilities to criticise add
ministration. and criticism is whole
some and stimulating. Mr.. Bryan
is an eloquent critic, but the record
of the Republican party is known to
all. and the American people will
neither be confused nor misled by
adroit thrust or pleader's skill. Their
good Judgment may be trusted to
maintain a proper sense OF proper
tion and to make a just estimate of
the work which has been accom-
lplished.
"The business of the great nation
lal departments has been IN worthy
and competent hands. The mention
alone of the names of Hay. Root
and Taft sufiices to call attention to
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Henry Bennett Will Sue

II Is reported that Henry Bennett,
.of DycHsburg. who was a victim OF
the night riders lash. will file suit
In the federal court in few days for
damages. II Is said nat number
OF citizens OF Lyon and Trigg coun-
ties viii be made defendants In the
suits. Several attempts have been
made TO kin Bennett and his home IL
guarded by a detachment of soldiers
Benrett has made frequent trips to
Paducah TO see paducah attorneys.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Stolen Articles Recovered

Carrie Cage. colored, was arrested
today by Patrolman Owens She
kept a small second-hand store at
Tenth and Harris streets, and some Of
the articles in the store have been
identified An umbrella belonging TO
Miss Halle Ross. stenographer In
Police Judge Cross office, was recov,.
cred and a fine fern belonging to Mrs.
L. Snyder. HOS Trimble street. Miss
Ross spled a negro carrying the fern
on the street. and an INVESTIGATION
was made and other missing articles
were found. A rug and table be-
onging TO NJ. HoIehan, l0i0 Trimble
street, We're located also,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Second Story Work

Some clever thief climbed up a lad
der to the second story of the Padu-
cah Light and Power company, 400
Broadway, last night and made a
good haul on clothes. The building
was gone over well, but the safe was
not tempered with. Mr.. II. c. Foss
is minus a $S5 oyercoat, while Mr..
Charles Bell is the loser of pair of
trousers, hat and shirt. In the
pocket OF the trousers was a roll OF
s25 and the thief took this. too. No
Chew was left, and the burglar made
a neat get away.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Nine Counties Are Represented
Now, They Say.
Expect to Put Up Fight and
Poll Big Vote.
Independence Party Will Hold
aCOnference.
Will Put Ticket In Field In
SIS This County.

Owing to the failure OF some OF The
Populist delegates from the First dis
trlct TO arrive on time the convention
was postponed until tonight, but i is
practically certain that J. w. Graham
will be- nominated for congress In the
First district.
Nine counties were represented
here this morning. but word was re-
eeived that some of the other dele
gates were delayed. 30 those present
stated. and they decided TO await
their coming. A long distance mes
sage from Mr.. Cardin, at View, stated
that be Is IN and could not come.
Delegates said they expect to poll
the biggest vote In years.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
School Opening

The janitors Of the public schools
will begin work Monday Of cleaning
the building ready for school. Sup
plies were drawn today and Superin-
tendent Carnagey outlined their du-
ties TO them. The buildings will be
made sanitary in every respect and
ready for school September "a.
The session will begin Monday,
September II. In all of the schools;
but all children that have not Sc
cured entrance cards should cal at
the superjntendent's Office next week.
and avoid the rush the first days OF
schools. All children must be vac
oinated before they are eligible TO
attend school.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Three-Ycar-OId Lost.

Little John Gardner, the Swear
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. + n. Gard
ner, sos Washington street, wan
dered from home this morning and
was out seeing the wonders Of the
world. At sixth street and Broadway
Truant Onicer Jack Nelson found
him. but the little fellow was unable
to tell his name. After a search bis
parents were located, and the little
fellow was glad to be returned home
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Colts and Candidates

Frisky colts and busy candidates
constituted the attraction that took
large crowds TO Ragland this morn
ing. The first saturday in Septem-
Der is annual cot show day at that
pace and the candidates for county
and district offices went out to see
the farmers. who went to see the
colts. About 500 people were in at
tendance, including the candidates.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Library Asks More Money

Trustees of the public library have
asked Andrew Carnegie for another
donation OF $1,000 for improvements
TO the building. Redecoratlng and
some extensions are contemplated
II Mr.. Carnegie accedes TO the re-
quest. the total investment by him
will amount TO sfOOV0. and under
the terms OF the original gift the
city's annual appropriation will be in
creased 1900. t--
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
CHAIR PUSHER Is
ARRESTED BUT NO
FACTS GIVEN OUT

Atlantic City. Sept Jesse Jack
son, the negro chair pusher. witness
to the Roberts shooting, was arrested
today and held on $500 bail. The
cause of his arrest IS unknown. Po
lice hint at sensational Developments.
The chief OF detectives states that
Jackson positively denies the pub
llshed interview repuGiating the
highway man theory.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Sun Worshipper

Lowell, Mass. Sept. 5.-Mrs. FL
len Shaw. for years society leader,
has sold her handsome home and Is
going to Denver to devote herself to
the promotion of the sun worship
propaganda.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Long Distance Wireless

Washington, Sept. NAVAL Lieu
tenant Commander Davis has asked
permission to install his wireless APP
paratus on top OF Washington mon
ument in an attempt soon TO com
munlcate with London and Paris.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Bridegroom Murdered

Chicago. Sept. 5.-John Grlegal,
25 years old. was found murdered at
his boarding house. He had been
dead two days His head was crushed.
He had hundred dollars and was
about to marry. Robbery Is the sup
posed motive.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05

Governor Hughes said: 1.-THE Re
publican party makes appeal to pub
lie confidence as the most important
political agency for conservation
and for progress. BY virtue of its
achievements, its leadership and its
aims. 1t stands forth as an efficient
instrument for strong and capable
administration. as safeguard of sta
bility. and of the prosperity which
depends upon stability, and as an un-
lrivaled power for the correction of
ADJUSTS. 1t stands in striking contrast
to the record of vaciliation and inep-
ltitude presented by the chief oppos-
proffers a candidacy which it at once
la monument and a guide-post. 1t
memoTializes the fallacies and unsafe
policies we are asked to forget, and
| IL points the way to business uncer-
talnty and to the impairment OF the
confidence which is the security of
Industry and trade.
"When we hear sounded a stri-
dent call to the defense of popular
rights. we look carefully TO see who
the new patriotic army into whose
keeping we are asked to turn over
the destinies of this great nation.
| The campaign watchwords "Shall the
lpeople ruler" and the demand
I"Whether the government shall re-
main a mere business asset of IA
vor-seeking corporations" are not
impressive when emblazoned on the
banners of Tammany Hall and OF
lother essential allies. The army OPP
lposing us caunot passes muster either
las one of defenseo or of salvation
land we may well pause before we
permit il. despite its boast of fidelity
Ito garrison our institutions.
MIR. Taft's Candidacy.
| mo one more than ! desires to
see administration purged Of every
selfish faint. to have fair and i'm
partial laws faithfully executed. to
lget rid of every vestige of special
privilege at the expense of public
Interest, to liberate trade from un-
lust encroachments, to purify our
ELECTORAL methods and to maintain
honest and representative govern
lment. And IL is because of his loyal
lty TO these ideals, because OF his
broad sympathies and his rare equip
lment in character. ability and ex-
lperience, because tested in the din
lcult fields Of judicial and administers
tive work he has proved his quality
by eminent service. because of his
varied learning. his acquaintance
with affairs. his respect for constitu-
tionaf government and his capacity
intelligently and justly to plan and
direct necessary reforms that /
most earnestly support the candidacy
Iof William Howard Taft.
Popular Rule.
Twelve years the Democracy OF
lTilden and of Cleveland was over
thrown in its own house. Under the
old name. with a new alignment and
leadership. desperate assault was
made upon the credit OF the country
and the integrity OF private debts.
III was an attack upon our fundament
lal securities, and our belief as to the
lsincerity of the motive serves only
Ito magnify the dangerous character
Iof the attempt and the unwisdom OF
1.-The leadership which inspired 1t. A
campaign OF education followed.
Thousands OF democrats. more intent
} upon the safety OF the country than
upon fidelity TO party name, itself
} BETRAYED supported the Republican,