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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
oovHRNMENT DEFEMDs ITsELF.

II Is not often that the Government
takes the trouble TO set into the news
papers I'm defense Of itself. But there
has just developed a case in which
the Attorney General, at the dtrec-
ton OF the President, has prepared
and given out statement in reply to
a newspaper criticism.
The Santa Fe railroad has Just
been fined $4,000 for rebating. 1t
was a fragrant case, and there was
some surprise that the fine was not
even heavier. But President Ripley
OF the railroad was naturally not very
much pleased and INDUCED in some
rather caustic criticism Of the Depart
ment Of Justice, calling the prosecn.
ton futile, veXatioUs, unfair" and
several similar adjectives. 10 was In
reply to this outburst that the Attor.
ney-General spoke, or rather wrote,
for the statement was carefully writ
ten and officially given out SO that
there might be no mistake about 1t.
He said that the remarks of Presi-
dent Ripley we're most surprising,
seeing that the prosecution had been
instituted by some Of the most care
full officials of the department after
the NEST searching inquiry. PresL
dent Ripley said that the oifenses COM
planned Of in the prosecution had been
committed by a very minor subordi-
nate OF the road "in direct defiance OF
the orders of the management" At.
torney.General Bonaparte said that
this was a most speclous excuse and
one too often put forward by railroads
and other corporations caught IN
illegal practices. He said that the sub
ordinate had nothing nod the road
everything to gain by the violation
OF the law, and be doubted much n
the alleged direct orders" against
rebatlng had ever been issued. He
pointed out that the convictions OBJ
tanned we're obtained on the record
of the company's own books, and that
there we're many other cases that 1t
was confessed had been covered mp
by burning the discriminating records
The fine, he said, was only one-fourth
OF what might have been imposed. and
In conclusion he said that the atti.
tude Of President Ripley not only re.
fccted on the court and on the Depart.
ment Of Justice, but was calculated
to bring the railroad into even deeper
dlsfavor with the public which had
been wronged. This. he said. was per
hapS the most important feature Of
the case, rs Il deepened the public re-
sentiment against corporations in gem
eral.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

A special dispatch to The Washing.
ton Post from Bedford City. Va. says
an epidemic OF typhoid fever prevails
there, caused from washing the clothes
OF \ girl Who had the disease In the
spring from which the city gets It's
water supply Several deaths have
occurred and the state and National
health authorities have been requested
to make ala Investigation The Ma.
,iOhal Home " the Protective order
~ Eiks - located az Bedford also
one Of the largest boys schools Ia the
country. and Il Vas there that the
editors son contracted the dread Dis.
ease trum which hc has br~n conan-
ed % bis bed for yearly three weeks
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
Wedding at Windsor.

Windor. Jan. l4.-Three weeks ago
Windsor was suddenly startled by the
sweet chimes Of wedding bellS. as Miss
Margaret Torode and Mr.. Lucian
Nichols were united In marriage
Again on January 18th the bells peal.
ed forth merrily, and II becomes our
pleasure to chronicle a pretty home
wedding. when Mr., John Torode,
formerly OF Lynchburg. Va, led to the
altar one OF Windsors fairest maidens.
Miss Pearl sherouse, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry Sherouse. The pastor.
Rev. MatheWson, spoke the mystic
words which united their lives as hus.
band and wife. Miss Oh Ormond.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

sister Of the bride. was lady Of honor.
The bride was lovely in white cash.
mere. with silk trimmings, and carried
a bouquet of white roses. The groom
was attired in conventional black.
Mrs. c, o. Weakly, sister OF the groom
and her husband. Mr.. Weakly. and his
sister, Miss Alice Weakly, OF Lynch
burg, Va, we're present at the wed
ding, also Windsor friends.
We wish for these dear young peO
pie many happy new years of peace
and all fulness Of blessing which our
Heavenly Father can give.
The purchase OF a fine home adjoin-
Ing Mr.. John Torode, ST., insures resi-
dence in our midst OF Mr.. TOrode and
bride.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION

The AldFich currency bill as far A.
Il proVidcs Tor emergency currcncy.
secarcd by State and municipal bcads
and drawing siA Pcr cent interest h
a Siae proyision AGAINST iutprc panlc,,
but the interest rate shOald b. seven
I'cr ecRt ~ a. 10 torcV the rctlrr
mont ot such eerrcncy At the earliest
ttme possible As SvAatnr AldricA h
knoNn 10 ncpgcs~nt the Rookcseilsr
and corpovation interests Il viil BE-
well for COaErcss. ~ least the Dou,o-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
PLANT WILL RESUME.

Diamond Ice company's Plant, Thor.
ouohIy oVerhauled, Soon to start.
After an idleness of several months,
during which time the machinery has
been thoroughly overhauled, the plant
Of the Diamond Ice Company, 1t is an.
nounced, is preparing to start up
again.
This Is one Of the most modern
plants In the State, and was the first
to ever successfully operate in Gaines
vile. The capacity Of the plant has
recently been doubled, making a total
daily capacity OF twenty.four tons. A
large number Of men are employed
In one way or another. and all will
be glad TO return to work.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

Hon. rark rrAmmell. Who reccntly
withdrew from the rac,' FOR Uaited
States SchAtpt, hAs b.'vn persuaded
Ia bscume candidate for Attorney,
C0neTsi In opposition 20 iEs presen,
incumhenS W. IL Ellis o. Quincy
They are hotA ahe spcaksrs and the
vOtsTs may eOok t,r an Interesting
campaign e~sveca the Two Evatismsa.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

Col. Z, r. Gunby, chairman Of the
Republican county committee OF Hills.
borough county. and gentleman
pretty well known in most parts Of the
State, took occasion at the recent Re.
publican county convention In Tampa
to hand out hot roast TO the Federal
otilceholdcrs all over the State who
are trying to perpetuate their hold
upon the offices, after which he put
on his hat and left the hall, The
impression Is quite general that the
chief reason for being a Republican
In Florida Is to be- eligible for a Fed.
eral ofilce, and why should Col Gun.
by expect those who have secured a
good hold to be willing to let go with.
out a struggle .--Pensaeol Journal.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

Mr. Henry NJ. flAElct prcsidcnI o.
the FlOrids hast CoAs, railway and the
great developer oi the east coast q,
this State. celebrated bis 18th birth
aay on Thursday. jan Sad, This Is
one man 10 whom talents were EiVVa.
Of whom Il can never es aid that be
hid thea In a naplia,' Nay bis hic
b. spared m health for many ycars --
l'AlatkA News,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

"0rOccrR plan cooperation" says a
news headline, The schedule Of prices
indicated by the groccrs' bills for the
past year or 40 had led Us TO sup
pose that cooperation had been &C,
Iomplishcd long Agu,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

II Il amusing tn note the interest
editors friendly to the announced can.
didates tor United States senator
pretend To manifest Ia Congressman
sparkman remaining IN the House
They realise that he Is sure win
ncr II he enters the racc for the Sen,
ate.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

In Duval county candidates are al.
ready making formal announcement,
illustrating their "Splcls" In the news.
papers with pictures Of themselves,
Discourage the idea In Alachua coun'
",
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

Hon. John 8. beard still has hopes
Of Governor BrowArd calling an extra
session Of the Legislature, according
90 a circular letter he has recently
sent on, to members OF the I.eEisla'
turc.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16

"ono hundred brand new $40 gold
pieces! Can you ImAglno prettier
sightH" asks The Atlanta Georgian.
Sure! One hundred brand new $50
gold pieces.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
Advertising Rates:

Local advertisements, IS cents a
me for the FIRST and 10 cents for each
additional insertion.
Display advertisements for three,
SIX and twelve months at special rates.
Prices furnished upon application.
Marriage and Death notices inserted
aree. Obituaries, s cents q line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-16
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~We viii not accept stamps Of
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II. II. wcREARY, Editor and Niger.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26

God help Kentucky says the Louis
vile Times. To the curse of anarchy
has been added the shame of hysteria.
And this in state whose boast has
been, not of its material possessions.
but of It's manhood and womanhood
Because the tobacco trust has with
he'd frori olc element of Kentucky
citizenship an adequate price for the
product of its labor, protest has taken
the form of arson; murder passes mus
ter as argument and kukluxism be-
comes the one established form of gov
eminent. not in one county, but in
scores of ;he counties of the state. The
general assembly of the state called
IN regular session votes down every
measure to strengthen the law-en-
forcing arm of the state government.
The courts. for the purpose Of seeing
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
None Has Time to Rescue His
Belongings and Many People
Lose Everything They Pos
sess in Fire.

Springfield, H., March 26.-The
Leland hotel is in flames. II is one
of the biggest hotels in Illinois and
is now filled with Republican state
delegates. A general alarm was
sounded and the convention nearby
adjourned to allow the delegates to
seek their property in the hotel.
The fire started on the roof and a
high wind famed the flames to other
portions of the building, which was
soon Quilted. The loss will amount to
5000, 900. SO far no one was hurt,
but many had narrow escapes. The
top floor was occupied by resident
patrons, who lost everything. The
hotel was filed with delegates to the
Republican state convention. Few
had time to save personal belongings.
Firemen are trying to prevent the
flames from spreading.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
GRAND LEADER Is
ROBBED BY THIEF
ENTERING REAR

The Grand Leader clothing store.
1853 Broadway, was entered last night
by some one and IS was taken from
the cash register Nothing but money
was the object of the thief. The rob-
berry was committed by some one that
was acquainted with the arrange
ments of the locks on the back doors.
The thief had to climb several high
board fences and pile OF empty store
boxes to get to the rear of the store.
The iron doors were opened by put
ting small stick through the crack
at the side pr one of the doors and
pushing uTfhe iron bar that holds
them. After>the door was opened he
broke the glass in the second door so
he could put his hand through and
slip the bolt.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
TOBACCO MARKET
NEEDS STIMULUS
OF MORE BUYERS

The tobacco market seems to be
more quiet than at any time since the
sales began, and local brokers are
not receiving any orders from inter-
ests they represent, except for a few
hogsheads at time that are needed
as fiji ms for types of which they are
short. The Italian and Spanish gov
ernments have not yet begun to buy.
On them the association is placing a
great deal of dependence and believe
that as soon as they see that there was
really short crop last year. they will
begin buying in large quantities,
which will cause other buyers to be-
come more active
One broker said that with the ex-
CO ption of a few hundred hogsheads
sold to the French buyers, none of
the governments that have a mohop-
oily on tobacco, have made any pur-
chases except through their personal
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Kentuckians Defend Kentucky.

that the laws of the state are obeyed
have ceased to exist. The governor
has apparently become quiescent. And
the one remedy that Kentuckians who
believe in law and desire order can
conjure up is an appeal to the federal
government to declare martial law
and to govern by force of arms the
people of a state in which the strain
of American blood is 80 per cent.
pure! Kentucky's shame is of her
own making. If il is to be ended, IL
must be of her own ending. And
there is but one way to end it. Be
fore the month IS out there should be
900 armed and mounted men on
guard, .Kentuckians, not federal
troops; volunteers, not hlrelings. The
cost to the states treasury should no
longer weigh against the cost of the
states honor.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Mentioned as District Delegate
to Democratic National Con.
ventiOn at Denver,
Break Away From Old State
Machine is Led by First.
EVERY COUNTY FOR WHEELER

IL is rumored on the street here to-
day that as the result of the confer
ence of leaders at the meeting of the
First district Democratic committee at
Princeton yesterday, Hon. Charles X.
Wheeler, of this city, and, formerly
The districts representative in con-
gress. will consent to be one of the
districts delegates to the Denver com.
yention. The other place will be left
open for Hon. Ollie James, unless he
accepts a position on the states Big
Four.
The significance in this acceptance
Of the honor by Mr.. Wheeler, who
has consistently abstained from poll
ties since his retirement from con.
gress, is found in the statement that
lie is not entertaining any political
ambitions, and that he is simply play
ling a patriotic part in lending his
name and influence TO the cause OF
The regeneration of Kentucky Democ-
racy. His anti-Beckham tendencies
are well known, and his personal in
nuenee. Especially in THIS district, is
inbounded. 1t is stated that the con-
sent of every county leader at the
conference at Princeton was secured
20 the unanimous demand on Nj.
Wheeler, while his friends give assur-
ance that he will break into politics
this once and perhaps be a delegate
10 the Democratic state convention.
Wherever the name of Charles X.
wheeler IS potent. Beckham, will lose
in the state convention, and thus with
one easy move, the thirteen counties
Of southwestern Kentucky. the Gibral-
tar district will be wrested from con
troll of the old state machine, and for
tunately for the party, by the power
of one man, who has not the slightest
Intention of exercising that power for
his own personal benefit Mr.. Wheeler
finds his excuse for turning his back
On politics in a large law practice.
The district organization also will.
be changed, when the district dele
gates to the state convention meet to
choose chairman and delegates to
the national convention. Who the
new chairman will be is not decided
on, but probably Ollie James will have
considerable to say at the last in nam
ing him, although the anti-Beckham
men are positive that whoever is Sc
lected he must be one of the old stall,
warts of the party.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26

representatives who buy direct from
the grower.
These buyers have about received
all their purchases and it is said that
the amount they received is by far
the best that has been bought for two
years. Howeve~, the prospects now
are for a bumper crop this year.
Reports from the country are that
mere plant beds have been sown than
for years. The weather conditions
have been most favorable, and unless
something unusual occurs there will
be an abundance of plants. The indi-
cations for a big crop this year causes
the buyers to hesitate in buying and
may result in their buying Just
enough for their present needs.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
ROBBERY CHARGE
AGAINST TWO MEN
ARRESTED TODAY

Edward Walker and Elmer Davis,
two white men, about so years old,
were arrested last night by Patrolmen
Whittemore and Rogers on the charge
o: robbery 1t is alleged that the two
men entered residence of Mrs. T.. Il.
Holt. Twelfth street and Bernheim
avenue, Tuesday night and one seized
water pitcher. threatening to strike
her II an outcry were made. The
other man demanded money, and she
was forced. under threats, to hand
over rs cents. her change. Both men
left the house quickly. The patrol
men have been after the men since.
Last night the two were captured and
Identified by Mrs. Holt.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
KNICKERBOCKER OPENS

New York, March 26.v-The Knick-
erbocker Trust company reopened to-
day with stream of people In iron,
of the doors. Many will withdraw
deposits which have been tied up
three months. During the time the
Institution was in the receivers hands
attorneys and receivers in the case
were peid 100000 by courts for the
work. The company has two NH
lions In cash to meet any run. II Is
expected that one-third will be with
drawn within two days. 1.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
AZ Winchester.

Winchester Ky, March 26.-(Spe
cial.) Fire in the heart of the bust
ness section caused loss of 500, 900
early this morning. IL started in a
restaurant Among the buildings de-
stroyed were the McEldowny build
ing, the Christian church, a restau-
rant, the postofiice. the Masonic lodge
building, n number of law offices. a
millinery store and a grocery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
EDWARD LBSSNBR SAYS THAT TAFT Is
GROWING IN POPULARITY WITH PEOPLE
Weakness of "FavOrite Son.
Candidates. Becoming More
Apparent Every Day.

Edward Lessner, in the Courier
journal, says;
New York, March 26.-The state
ment OF Frank Hitchcock and the
latest summary of the delegates thus
far elected to Chicago showing a
steady gain for Secretary Taft, occa-
SONS no surprise in political circles
here. Even the claim of his manager
that the secretary is apt to be named
on the first ballot finds many beliey-
ers. Indeed the general idea here
among Republican leaders is, that
stampede has already set in 10 the ad-
lministration candidate which will be
difficult to check. The feeling is that
from now on many party leaders In
lother states have either been on the
fence or flirting with the booms of
the "favorite sons" will declare foi
TAFT as matter of political expedi-
ency before 1t is too late.
There is no doubt. however. on the
other hand that Secretary Taft is
growing with the masses OF the part,
in this section of the country, and at
a much greater pace than any other
of the candidates. This is the opinion
of those who have no bias whatso'
lever. He is undoubtedly making the
better side and qualifications known
in way that brings votes. His per-
sonality has done wonders. Those
who have met him at various func
lions in New York and Boston are
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Citizens Warned.

Calvert City. March &c Especially
Citizens of Calvert City and Gi;
lbertsvllle have received warnings In
the form OF letters advising them "to
keep their mouths closed or a lickins
lmay be theirs" Since Calvert City
land Gilbertsvllle are Just across the
river from the supposed home Of the
might riders" the citizens have taken
heed The letters were passed around
Tuesday night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
GlLLETTE'S DOOM

Albany, n. Y, March 2G.-Gov-
ernor Hughes, replying to Mrs. Gil
lette, says he will not interfere with
the courts decision in sentencing to
death Chester Gillette, who will be
electrocuted Monday morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
MARSHALL TELEPHONE
WAR GETS INTO COURT

Attorney lack Fisher. of Benton,
was here this morning and secured a
temporary injunction from Judge
Reed, preventing the Marshall County
Telephone company from connecting
their lines with the system OF the
Kentucky Equity company. The
Equit company is connected with tn.
Cumberland company In Marshall
county, but under a recent decision
of the court of appeals the Marshall
County company is attempting to
force the Equity company to receiy.
fand transmit messages from its lines
10 tha EanIty subscrIbers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
v. &. JOHNSON IS.
HELD IN NEVADA
FOR PADUCAH JOB

The police department is in receipt
of letter from Goldfield. New. say
ing that W f. Johnson, wanted hera
for swindling A. Pollock, the jeweler
out OF about $500, is held there on u
minor charge, and that the photo
graph sent from here Identifies him
40 the Paducah crook. Detective
Moore, who has been handling the
case, has put in application with Gov
ernor Wilson for requisition papers
and he will go for the prisoner.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
ILLINOIS IS FOR
JOE CANNON FOR
THE NOMINATION

Springfield. H.. March 2G.-The
Republican state convention will late
today adopt a platform, which in
dorses the state and national admins
tratons and Cannon for president an.
advises a revision in the tariff.
Deneen, CullOm, Hopkins and
Busse will be elected delegates at
large.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Prominent Farmers of Nicholas
County Arrested For Completely
in a Night Rider Assassination.
Tobacco, Valued at $780,
Destroyed by Incendiary
Fire Last Night-SituatiOD
in State.

Carlisle. KY, March 90 Especial. }
Butler Mechanism. Jr., and Henry
flaming. prominent farmers; were ar
rested for the murder Of Hiram He'd
ges. in Nicholas county, Friday night
The warrants were sworn out by Mrs
Hedges and others are to follow. The
men live only short distance from
the scene of the killing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
STEVENS IS DEAD

San Francisco, March 2G.-Dur-
ham White Stevens. the American adj
visor OF the Korean council OF state,
who was shot by Korean assassins,
died during the night, while under
going an operation.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Omitted Press.l

Cincinnati, March 2G.-Night rid
ers caused sl5O.000 loss in Covlng.
ton last night They burned the
warehouse and a half million pounds
OF tobacco. belonging to +. S. Hamil
ton and six neighboring residences
Ten strangers were chased away from
Armstrong; warehouse earlier In the
evening The family OF city Auditor
Gould had a narrow escape from
their burning in the home. oil was
used to start the FIRE.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26
Al Hickory Grove.

Mayheld. Ky. March &c (Spe-
ciaD W. NJ. Futrell. the storekeeper
at Hickory Grove. found bundle Of
switches at his door this morning with
"a note. which said he must be careful
CT they would get him. II was signed
~. r." Mr.. Futrell is not tobacco
planter and Is a peaceable citizen.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-26

Cedar Rapids Iowa. March &c.
Bryan Democrats exercised supreme
control over the state convention here
today. Resolutions will be similar to
those OF the Nebraska platform. To
preserve harmony in the Fifth dis
trlct a double set OF delegates to the
rational convention will be elected
each with n bali vote.