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The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
Mc,lARoI0a lTfms.

NClANOJON lJtMS.
Max Whitstin has the mumps.
Arthur Bohn of Mott was in town
Tuesday.
Peter Dirkes has been seriously ill the
past week.
Messrs. Niedfer and Wicks were in
town last week.
Mrs. Helmsworth of Mandan visited
in town this week.
Clifton Hettenbaugh was in Dickinson
between trains Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Gaines Of Glendive was
here between trains Friday.
Ray Conklin has returned from Mon
tana, where he had been for week.
A crowd of young people, from Taylor
attended the literary society Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Hollst Of Glad.
stone were Richardton visitors Monday
Rev. P. ]. Haupt christened the babies
of Albert Koesel and Henry Pathmznn
Sunday.
Mrs. Lena Schmidt and daughter
Nellie, of Taylor visited Mrs. K. Muller
Saturday.
H. G. Stanley and son went to- Mott
this week. They will drive the Mott end
of the mail and stage route.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Krick of Belgrade;
Minn., arrived Wednesday. Mr.. Krick
will take Mr.. Davis place as cashier in
the Richardton State bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madsen and little boy,
who came here from St. Louis last sum-
mer, left Friday. They will visit in Min,
neapolis before going to St. Louis.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14

ACCORDING to the state audi
tors report, the taxes collected in
February we're the heaviest ever
known in the history of the state.
This augurs we'll for the finances
of North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14

was going over 70 see his daughter, Mrs.
Rynning. he fell in the deep snow and
was unable to rise. but with the aid Of
Henry Smith, who happened to see him.
he reached there safely.
On Friday last, Mr.. and Mrs. v. A.
Baker entertained their friends, it being
the 10th anniversary of their wedding.
The evening was spent in games and
music and at late hour the guests left
for their homes wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Baker many happy anniversaries.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
LOOK!

Yes a big car load of Furniture
at prices that will sell them now.
Dressers from $500 and up.
Commodes from 200 and up.
Chiffoniers from 400 and up.
Rockers and Chairs, SOC and up.
Folding Chairs, lots of them from
4Oc to SOC.
Fine Oak Revolving Office Chairs
SO. and up.
Mission Chairs, Rockers and Set
tees $3.50 and up.
Heavy Oak Pillar Dining Tables
$40. 90 and up. =
Good Extension Dining Tables
$500 and up.
Kitchen Tables $1.5O each, and
lots of them.
Iron Beds $500 and up.
Stoves $2.2O and up,
Ranges $3.50 and up.
Bed Springs $1.5O and up
Mattresses $1.5O and up.
2 Spring Wagons cheap.
Sewing Machines at your owr
price.
All kinds of Harness $500
and up.
Bicycles, Guns, Watches, galore.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
For Sale

Three new six and eight room houses.
Best location in town. Price reasonable.
Terms easy. See F. MAsER. 2.7o-4tp
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14

Garrett Peterson recently arrived from
Iowa. He and his brother, Peter, intend
to farm quite extensively the coming
season.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
CHARLES TURNER TO
BE RAISED AT ONCE

Work started today putting the
towboat Charles Turner into the river.
She sank early last Monday morning,
The river has fallen so rapidly that
the water is out of the engine room.
and 1t is found that her machinery
is damaged little. The hull was pump
ed out this morning, and the work OF
lifting the boat with jacks began
this afternoon. Skids will be placed
under her hull, and made slick with
grease and then a line will be tied to
another boat. 1t is expected the
Turner will slide INTO the river. The
boat is in a good position for return
ing into the water. The greatest
difficulty of relaunching the boat will
be raising her, as she is well built
towboat. and is heavy.
About ten feet Of the guards of the
boat were broken of when the Turn
err sank. by striking barge, which
was tied to her side. All the coal on
the Turner has been removed and the
boat has been made as light as posi-
l BILE.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
DRAWS REVOLVER
ON MOTORMAN ON
JACKSON ST. LINE

Refusing to pay his street car fare
an unknown negro drew a revolver
when Motorman Emmett johnson went
to put him of Jackson street car,
yesterday afternoon about 1870
o'clock. The unknown left a grocery
at Ninth and Washington streets, and
hailed the car. For several weeks
there has been no conductor on the
line. and after ride of several
squares johnson requested the passen-
ger to put his fare in the box.
The man refused, and when John
son asked him again. he became impu-
dent and cursed Johnson. who stopped
his car and took his motor key of
The passenger saw Johnson coming
and whipped out revolver, but
backed to the rear platform. and
closed the door between them.
He jumped off the car at Twelfth
and Jackson streets, and the last seen
of him he was going down the hollow
at the end of Jackson street. The
fellow was of medium build, and
wore a large white hat. He appeared
to be drinking. The police are after
him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
Jones, of Arkansas, Was for
Bryan, But Jones of Wall
st. New York is Not.
Tells the Peerless One He
Should Get of Track.
AND MIR. BRYAN REBUFFs HIM

Washington, Jan. 27.-Ex-Senator
James X. Jones, former chairman of
the Democratic national committee,
and at one time an enthusiastic sup
porter of William Jennings Bryan.
called upon Mr.. Bryan in his rooms at
the Willard hotel this morning as the
agent and spokesman of the coterie
of anti-Bryan Democrats. He frankly
and brusquely told Mn Bryan that he
should withdraw from the race for the
nomination, and Bryans answer was
and unequivocal and unqualified re-
fusal to take any such action. The
men parted stiffly and Jones reported
to his associates that Bryan could not
be induced to change his altitude, that
his nomination was practically assured
and that other methods than appeals
to the candidate himself would have
to be taken to prevent his nomination.
Senator Jones acted as spokesman
for william F. Sheehan. representing
the Ryan-Belmont interests; ex-Sena-
tor George Gray, of Delaware. ex-Sen-
ator James Smith, Jr., of New Jedsey.
George B. McClellan-Harv who rep
resented a clique of Wall street inter-
ests. Perry Belmont and Others.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
MARKET is AFFECTED
BY COLD WEATHER

Cold weather had stimulating
effect on the produce trade about the
market. Dressed poultry sold at a
premium last week, and because the
Offerings were not large the market
was steady. Dealers found difficulty
in securing. fowls. Receipts and sales
of live poultry was also good.
The egg market took a drop, and
Saturday eggs could be bought for 90
cents a dozen. but this morning owing
to the scarcity of dealers they popped
up to 25 cents. If the cold spell con-
tinues for any length of time the
supply will decrease and the price vii,
be boosted by dealers.
Oranges are selling dirt cheap and
fancy oranges may be secured at l
cent apiece by the crate. The crop
of oranges was large and the jobbers
have a big supply on hand, but the
demand Is anything but steady. Some
jobbers are out of certain sizes and
the price on these has been elevated
somewhat.
The demand for potatoes has not
had an abatement, and the demand
for cabbage and other green stuff has
been good.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
RURAL CARRIERS
SHOULD NOT HAVE
TO HUNT PENNIES

Instructions were received today
by the local postoffice from Washing
ton regarding the practice OF patrons
of the rural routes, of placing loose
coins In their boxes each time they
desire to dispatch letters, instead of
supplying themselves with postage
stamps in advance of their needs.
This practice imposes undue hard.
ship on the rural route carriers In re-
moving the coin from the boxes, and
delays them in the service to the pat
rons. The department requests that
the patrons of the rural routes pro
vide themselves and keep on hand a
supply of stamps consistent with their
needs. II necessary to put money In
the boxes 1t is recommended that the
coins be enclosed In small detacha-
BILE CUP of tin, wood or iron instead
of Having the carrier scramble ovel
the box to pick up the coins. The
stamps wiz be placed In the cup and
will be sac from loss.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
THAw ON TRIAL

New York, Jan. 27.-Dr. Charles
F. Bingaman. the Thaw family physi-
clan, the first witness in the Thaw
trial today, testified that Thaw, as a
child suffered extremely from nervous
trouble. In 1908 Thaw suffered from
melancholia and was under treat
ment a month.
DR.. Sidney Wells, of London, treat
ed Thaw. according to his testimony,
n 1899 when the defendant was in a
nervous condition. Witness diagnosed
his ailment as a mental disturbance of
some kind. He called twice to see
Thaw in the Caridge hotel
The defense completed all direct
evidence in the Thaw trial at O'Clock
and at $3.50 the reading of the hypo-
thetical question to three experts was
begun by Littleton.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
TORPEDO FLEET
RECEIVED WITH
GREAT ACCLAIM

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 27.-Attended
by a division of Argentine torpedo
boats, the American torpedo boat flo
tilla, which left Rio Janeiro January
21, entered the port of Buenos Ayres
The arrival was witnessed by grea,
crowd of spectators. A few minutes
later Commander Moreno, of the min
istry marine. went aboard the Whip
pie and welcomed the American Off
GERS in behalf of the Argentine repub'
lie. The Americans were met by the
Argentine hotilla at Flores Island
Every boat in the American fiotilla
is in excellent condition and made the
passage here without single hitch
The boats will remain here until
Thursday morning when they Will
steam for Sandy Point in the Magel-
Ian Straits, to join the battleship
feet. q.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
FIREMAN FALLS
FROM HIS ENGINE
WILL RECOVER
Engineer Does Not Miss Him
Until Block is Passed and
Sends for Relief.
Injured Man Brought to 1. C.
Hospital for Treatment.
HIS ESCAPE IS MIRACULOUS

With his body almost covered with
bruises and cuts caused from falling
from the deck Of his engine while
rounding a curve. Roscoe s. Penn, a
well known Illinois Central fireman,
was brought to the railroad hospital
last night from Cairo. near which
place the accident occurred early yes
terday morning.
Fireman Penn and Engineer Ern-
est Bean were in charge of the engine
of passenger train No. 43, which left
Cairo yesterday morning for Paducah
and after the bridge had been crossed
the fireman went back on the deck OF
the engine TO break some large humps
of coal. While standing near the edge
he lost his balance. when a sharp
curve was reached, and fell down on
the rock ballast.
Enginee Bean, who was alone in
his cab, while the fireman went back
to break the coal. was forced to keep
a lookout ah cad and did not miss his
fireman until the block station this
side of the bridge was reached After
the block had been passed he could
not back up his engine to get the
wounded man so the operator, who
was notified, went to his assistance
and summoned medical aid from
Cairo, which was nest out on a
switch engine and the fireman was
carried back to Cairo. Last night he
had recovered sufficiently to be re-
moved to the hospital here. The ply
sicians at the hospital consider it al.
most a miracle that he was not killed
or more seriously Injured. Though
no bones were broken. 1t is expected
that six or eight weeks will elapse
before he will be able to resume his
run Mr.. Penn was only recently
married. He lives at 1909 Jefferson
street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27

Frankfort. KY. Jan. 27.--(Spe-
cial. Owing to the absence OF
quorum in the joint session. caused
by Republicans and anttBeckhamites
leaving the hall owing to their fear
that Beckham would be elected, no
ballot was taken today. There was
great excitement in both houses just
prior 10 the joint session. Owing to
the absentees II looked like Beckham
would win. The Bradley men sue
ceeded in getting enough out OF the
hall to prevent any balloting. Nc
Knight and Campbell refused to leave
the session. but Mcknight did not
answer to his name at roll call. The
senate passed a bill to do away with
registration In cities Of the fifth and
sixth classes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
County Tax Rate Will be Reduced
About Three Cents is Opinion of
Members of Board of Supervisors.
Policy of Last Five Years of
Gradually Increasing As.
sessment and Reducing Levy
Will be Adhered to.

While the county board of tax
supervisors have not officially acted
upon a petition signed by about 90
large property owners, presented
them Saturday afternoon, asking that
the valuation Of property assessed for
state and county purposes be reduced
a uniform 10 per cent, all the men,
bers seen this morning expressed
themselves as being opposed to such
a reduction in the valuation, saying
that it would undoubtedly mean that
the state board of equalization would
put the assessment back and likely
add on an additional 10 per cent.
All the members who have ex-
lpressed thmselves In the matter agree
that II would be folly to force a reduc-
ton in the valution, but that the way
to get at the matter is to raise the
valuation and lower the tax assess
ment. This has been the manner of
procedure for five or six years, and as
a result the tax rate for state and
county purposes has been lowered
from $1.32 to $1.25, while the men,
bers of the fiscal court have assured
the supervisors that with reason
able valuation the tax rate will be
lowered two or three cents on the
500 worth of taxable property,
bringing the county and state assess
ment for 1908 10 S122
ITO accede to the request of the
petitioners and make a uniform re-
duction of 10 per cent in the valua-
ton of the assessable property would
mean that We would send our books
to Frankfort with total OF one mil
lion dollars less than last year, and
would cause McCracken county s
valuation to be raised about 20 pet
cent or 10 per cent more than II
really ought to be-" was the way one
of the most prominent members OF
the board expressed himself. "Foi
the past five years the county super
visors have been gradually raising the
valuation while the tax rate has been
lowered in proportion. This brings
about the desired result, without an
tagonizing the state interests. Thu
state board of equalization will figure
that it needs so much money and IN
less our valuation is sufficient to
bring 1t with the tax rate fixed by the
legislature, then up goes the valua-
ton; that's all there. Is to 1t. Again
to raise the valuation makes II hard
on small property holders, while the
lower tax rate helps them, and they
must be considered as we'll as the
large holders of real estate"
The board of supervisors expect to
finish their work of going over the
assessors books within two weeks
and will then adjourn for ten days to
give the sheriff and his deputies a
chance to serve notices on those
whose assessments have been raised
Judging from the number OF notices
that have already been filled out in
the Office of the county clerk and the
number OF blanks that are available
a uniform raise, rather than reduc-
ton has been made. but in every in
stance those whose assessment has
been raised will be given an oppor.
tunity to be heard and give reason
If any. why such raises should not be
made.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
Mayor James P. Smith Nominates
His Boarff Public Works Before
Board ofAldermen Meets Tonight.
WEDDING CEREMONY
LEAST CONSEQUENCE

New York. Jan. 27.-Gladys Van
derbilt and Count Szechenyi were
married at noon in the presence OF
$50 guests at the Vanderbilt mansion.
Monsignor Lavell officiated. Police
kept the sightseers on the move. The
costly display OF orchids was magnifi-
cent, electric artificial lights being
used exclusively. The ceremony was
the briefest permitted by the church.
The wedding breakfast was served to
100. The Austrian ambassador, with
the counts relatives, was present.
Among the costly jewel gifts for
Countess Szchenyi are:
Mrs. Cornelius anderbilt-Large
tiara OF solitaire diamonds and collar
and pendants OF solitaire diamonds.
Duchess OF Marlborough Rope
chain OF pearls with pearl and dia
mond tassels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald c. Wander
bilt--Long diamond chain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. Van
derbilt--Necklace of pearls and dla.
monds.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, Jr.
Ring with large marquise diamond.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whltney-Stom.
acher OF sapphires and diamonds.
Mrs. William Dougles Sloane
Necklace and stomacher of turquoise
and diamonds.
Mrs. Almeric Pagett-Pendant OF
sapphires and diamonds.
Harry Payne Whitney's children
Large diamond ring.
DR.. and Mrs. Seward ,Webb-Rins
set with rubies and diamonds.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
JEROME TOO VIGOROUS

New York, Jan. 27.-Judge Rosal-
ski today denied Jerome's motion to
punish Paul d. Craveth, an attorney
for criminal contempt in refusing to
answer questions concerning his busi-
ness relations with Thomas F. Ryan,
before the grand jury. which investi-
gated the traction affairs. The judge
criticised Jerome's manner OF con-
Quoting the Investigation. He scored
what he termed illegal presentation
of evidence.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27

Mrs. NJ. ]. Smith died this morn
ing at 2:S9 o'clock at the home OF
her son-in-law, Mr.. j. Arnold, 800
Jones street. Mrs. Smith was 81
years old and had been i'll OF dropsy::
She leaves the following children:
Mrs. William Suddeth, Mrs. ]. b.
Clark, Mrs. Joseph Steavson, OF Nash
Vile: Mrs. James Harvey. OF Leader.
The funeral and burial took place
this afternoon at the Loves cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
BASKET FACTORYIS
TO BE SOLD MAR. s

Tie long-look for order OF sale OF
the property of the Mergenthaler-
Horton Basket company was received
from Federal Judge Evans by the
United States clerk this morning and
pursuant to the authority vested in
the order Mr. w. p. Hummel. the re-
ceiver of the company. set March 5
as the day of the sale. The property
has been appraised at $4,000. but
under the order Of the court three ap-
praisers will be appointed to reap
praise the property.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
JAILER BROWN ROBBED
BY THE COAL THIEVES

Coal thieves do not respect City
Jailer Wade Brown more than an OIL
binary Civilian when 1t comes to steal
ing coal. This moring Jailer Brown
found the coal house door open, and
peeping in he saw hole where about
Is bushels of coal had been taken.
If the police catch the thief Jailer
Brown will give him quarters in the
city Jail, where he will not have to
steal coal to keep warm.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
CHRIS c. MILLER ILL

Information has been received by
relatives in Paducah that Chris C..
Miller. the well known travelling
salesman In this district for the w.
H. Be,knap Hardware company, is
critically III Of pneumonia at his home
at Puryear. Tenn. Mr.. Miller is one
of the best known travelling men In
this territory. He was formerly con-
nected with the George o. Hart com.
pany here and has many relatives in
Paducah.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
About Seventy. five Ride Away
Toward Town of Era Satnr-
day Night After Warning
Planter.

Hopkinsville, KY, Jan. 81 (Spe-
cial. might riders raided the north
ern portion OF Christian county Sat
urday night. They cut telephone
wires and did other damage. Press
Rodgers, farmer. accused of selling
pledged tobacco to the trust, was
whipped after his house had been
riddled with bullets. He narrowly
escaped being shot. The main body
moved In the direction Of Era. There
were 10 In the party, all heavily
masked.
General Johnston Despairs.
Frankfort. KY, Jan. 81. Especially
In an interview here today Adjutant
General Johnston says the only way to
prevent depredations and night riders
raids is for the legislature to pass a
law. transferring the trial of cases to
distant counties and the governor ap-
point the court officers. He says loca
influences are too strong to ever Sc
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
CHARLES WYATT

Charles Wyatt, S5 years old. pop
,ular young man, residing near Kevil,
died at his home last night. Besides
his mother, he leaves the following
sisters: Mrs. Dan Turner, Mrs. II.
Whippe, Miss Eva Wyatt and the fol-
lowing brothers. Ed Wyatt and H. A.
Wyatt. The funeral was held this
afternoon and the burial took place
at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
FIRE AT PORTLAND
BURNS MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS WORTH

Portland, Me-, Jan. pa million
dollars damage done by fire, which
swept the business district today, and
is now under control. Five outside
cities sent fire fighters with apparatus
Fire began last night in Milliken,
Cousens & company's big dry goods
house. The building was destroyed
and the flames spread, destroying a
whole block. Then they jumped
across the street. The cause Is un-
known. Falling walls endangered
firemen.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
CHILDREN DIE

The one-day-old twins of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. B. Keeling. of Tennessee
street, died last night. Their bodies
were taken to Msyfield this afternoon,
and the funeral and burial will be
held tomorrow. m
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
Finder Kept Purse.

Miss Rena Bourland dropped her
purse on Broadway street car yes
terday and an unknown negro picked
IL up. He was asked why he did not
return the purse, and he replied he
would if asked for IL. Soon after
wards he left the car and kept the
purse, which contained several dol
lars.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-27
Not Known How Blaze Started
But Firemen Have Fight
Against. Elements.
One Man Loses Household Ef.
fects in Ruins.
INSURANCE NEARLY COVERS

What threatened to be, and but for
fire departments would have been a
serious confiagration, occurred early
Sunday morning AT 1885 O'Clock
when the Paducah Canning factory,
Tenth and Norton streets. was de-
stroyed by fire. The building was n
large two-story frame structure. and
was destroyed completely with all the
machinery and Office fixtures.
No one knows how the fire origi-
mated. but the fire seems 20 have start
cd about the middle Of the southern
wall, which borders on the Nashville.
Chattanooga a. ST. Louis railroad. The
fire burned the whole OF the building
inside. and burst out all at one time
like the crushing OF an eggshell.
Patrolmen Jones and owen stood
AT Tenth and Norton streets and
looked at the cabooses. where the fire
is thought TO have started. carefully.
for thieves have been robbing them
for some time. The patrolmen wen.
one square 10 fire station No. 4 and
reported and had waited about 10
minutes TO be relieved from duty.
when they heard shots and looking
out the door saw the smoke and FIRE
Charley Etter was on watch at the
station and he gave the alarm. and
company No. 4 was at the fire and
Ia ct 80 In fpf "a.
The smoke WAS 10 dense Charles Ettei
had to feel for the water plug. and
the firemen could hardly breathe in
the open street. However, BY the
time No. . arrived the company had
three streams OF water on the FIRE.
Water checked the Gre little. and
Assistant Chief Jake Elliott devoted
one stream TO saving adjolning prop
erty. and by valiant work. loss OF
only few hundred dollars resulted.
despite the fact that heavy wind
was blowing directly toward the
property. and only a narrow alley
separated the factory from TIT resi-
denoe. The central fire company
came on the second alarm and worked
in on the fire from Eleventh street
Company No. 3 filled in at the cen~
trail station during the fire.
The hrcmen entered the burning
building. but VI being frame struc-
ture the flames could be only held liz
control. and not extlnguished. The
fremen worked patiently until $50
O'Clock when the building was in
ashes.