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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
TRIGG SCHOOL LEAGUE.
Organized at Cadiz by Mrs. G. f.
Purcell, of Paducah.

Mrs. c. L. Purcell organized the
School Improvement league of Trigg
county last Saturday with the follow
ing officers: County president, Denny
T. smith; county secretary. Mrs. Rob-
ert Crenshaw; county treasurer, Mrs.
John r. Winson; vice presidents of
the educational divisions: Division No
/. A. L. Hall; division No. 2. Mrs.
John Thomas; division No. 3, W. 5
Boyd; division No. 4, r. M. Wilhaus
The work of organizing these
leagues is under the direction of the
State Federation of Women's clubs
and so far eight counties in the First
congressional district have been or
ganized: McCracken, Ballard, Car
Isle, Caldwell. Hickman, Fulton.
Trigg and Graves.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
KELSIE KIRK AND
OTHER NOTABLES
In FROM MURRAY

Though il was not generally
known, Paducah was visited by Kei
sic Kirk, alleged captain OF Galloway
county night rider bands, and a num-
Der of men who have been impllcat-
ed in the disturbances I'm that coun'
ty yesterday afternoon.
Whether the party came down 10
meet with attorneys to prepare their
defense, or came to see the picture
shows. they were here and when on
the streets seemed to be enjoying
themselves.
Kelsie Kirk formerly lived here
and was employed as motorman or
conductor by the Traction company.
lie also has relatives here, including
one sister In Mechanicsburg.
Circuit Judge Thomas p. Cook
aud Commonwealths Attorney Denny
p. Smith were also in the city last
nl2ht. coming down from Murra,
where court is in session and re
turning this morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Declare They Can Get Nine
Cents For Their Tobacco on
Delivery and That is What
They We're Fighting For.

Eidyville, Ky, Nov. Specially
1t is learned that 500 farmers OF
Lyon county met in Kuttawa and
Lamasco November and passed
resolutions protesting against the
manner in which pooled tobacco Is
being handled by the planters asso-
citation.
Growers claim they can get an
average OF nine cents IN cash upon
delivery OF crops, and that Is what
they are fighting for.
The resolutions declared they will
never sign another pooling agree
ment with the present association
unless reform is instituted at once
In the manner of handling the crops.
Lamasco is in the heart of the
night rider country. the scene Of vio-
ienoe and the home of defendants
in the Hollowell and Bennett cases.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
First Session Held This Morn
ing, Bishop +. f Hoss
Presiding.
Committees Are in Session this
Afternoon.
EXTENSION BOARD TONIGHT.

Covington, Tenn, Nov. Ii spe-
ciaD with a large attendance of
ministers and lay delegates, the
Memphis conference of the Methodist
church convened here this morning
in annual session. Bishop Z. p.
Hoss is presiding.
This morning the first business
was Question 90" and the charac-
tiers of the superannuated and super
numerary preachers were passed as
well as the preachers OF the Browns
vile district. All of them passed
excepting s. s. Harris. who surrend-
cred his credentials during the con-
ference year.
This afternoon at 1880 the COM
mittees and boards went into session,
and the Rev. f. b. Ramsey l.
preaching a sermon in the Methodist
church.
At Z O'Clock tonight the anniver-
sary OF the church extension board
will be celebrated. and the Rt. Rev.
e. Z. Hoss and the Rev. w. +. Nc
Murray will preach.
The people of Covington are most
hospitab.e in their attitude toward
the delegates. the whole town as
sisting in looking after the comfort
of the visitors.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
TRACTION Line ACROSS BALLARD WILL
BIZ DISCUSSED AT THE MASS MEETING

One OF the most important
announcements recently made Is
the renewed activity OF the pro-
moters OF the Kentucky and
Ohio River Traction company.
Citizens of la Center. Barlow,
,Kevil and Maxon Mills. who
have made a deep study of the
proposition. desire TO interest
Paducahans in the project, and
laid the matter before a num-
Der OF business men. The re-
suit was that a mass meeting
was arranged for Friday night.
November 10. at the city hal.
when the promoters of the line
will be present to explain the
project. the results OF their in
yesttgations. their pans ami
needs.
The Commercial club, the Re-
tail Merchants association and
the Central Labor union and af-
fllated bodies and all citizens
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Ineligible List Grows.

Chicago Nov. 1l.-More than hfty
players of the Milwaukee and Min
neapolis teams of the American Asso-
citation and of the Three "I' Southern
and Pacific Coast leagues. today we're
placed upon the ineligible list by the
National Board of Arbitration, They
were alleged to have defed the rules
by engaging in post-season games
with outlaw" clubs.
No fines were meted out, but be
fore signing the contracts for next
season the players must apply for re-
instatement. when their punishment
will be decided upon by Secretary
Farrell.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
HIGHER PRICES
FOR COTTON WORD
AMONG PLANTERS

New Orleans. Nov. 1.-Two thou
sand delegates. representing all the
cotton states. are attending the-Farm-
ers' Union convention. Important
subjects relating to the cotton indus
try will be decided. including the prob
able establishment OF warehouses, 10
eating headquarters and ntght riding.
strong influence is behind a plan
to make New Orleans headquarters
for warehouses Committees are In
speeting possible sites for ware
houses. Financial Institutions are
favorably considering a plan to MAKE
advances on cotton IN the warehouse
Strong resolutions against night rid
ers will be adopted.
Higher prizes FOR cotton il the
convention watchword.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
FOUR RECRUITS TAKEN
IN TO THE REGULAR ARMY

Capt. William l.. Reed, OF Evans
vile, arrived in the city from Cairo
and accepted four men for the army
from Sergeant c. A. Blake. Ths
men accepted were Joseph T. Spicer,
OF Dresden, Tenn, for 18th cavalry
at FIT. Leavenworth, KAN: James T..
Smith. of 719 South Eleventh street
for the coast artillery; Rune e..
VINEYARD, of Karbers Ridge, H., TO,
the infantry, and Clyde Angles, OF
Hicks, H., for the infantry. Spicer
has served three years in the cavalr>
in Cuba. The enlisted men will.
leave at $3.50 O'Clock tomorrow
morning for jefferson barracks at
st. Louis.f Capt. Reed went to
Princeton from here.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
COTTON BROKERS
ISSUE REPORT OF
TRIP OYER FIELD

New York, Nov. 11.-Edward
Moyse & company, cotton brokers, Is
sued a bullish forecast of the cotton
crop based on tour of the cotton
belt by a member of the firm. They
estimate the crop at 10, 100000 bales.
Mississippi 1,65O,OO0, Texas 1000
600: Oklahoma, 900. 900: Arkansas,
SOC. 900: Tennessee. S,5OO'0O0; Mis-
souri,. 10000. The crop is of unusual
ly high character.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11

desiring TO learn something
about the interurban project
are requested TO attend. These
examinations wi, be asked to
lay the matter before their
members. II is the hope of
those. who called the meeting.
that al citizens will make Il
point to attend.
II Is proposed 10 extend the
line to Wickliffe across Ballard
county and uniting Il more
closely with Paducah. A car
every hour each way through
the day is the probable sched-
ne of cars, when the line Is
completed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
STILL
AFTER KAISER TO
SHUT HIS MOUTH

Berlin. Nov 1.-THE ReiehstaS
debate on the interpretations is con-
tlnued. Speakers. representing
every party. continued their attacks
on the kaiser. demanding that he
refrain from interviews without the
consent of his ministers. They de-
cared the dignity of the nation, II
not its safety, demands check on
the kaiser. 1t is believed this spirit
ed debate will prove the enterinA
wedge to secure a constitutional
government.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Birmingham Raid Cases in the
Federal Court Are Settled by
Compromise of Parties Inuolued
LAPORTE CASE.

Laporte, Nov. lit Is an
nounced that the Rev. T.. A.
Shell, the former religious con-
fident Of Ray Lamphere, won't
be "a witness in Lamphere's trial
for the murder OF Mrs. Guinness.
This is a big surprise, as il had
been reported that Lamphere
made confession TO Shell
Another hard blow 20 the state
is the declaration that Mrs. Liz
zie Smith probably will furnish !
an alibi for Lamphere. She
says Lamphere was at her house
until 4 o'clock the night the
Guinness house was burned.
There is great difficulty in get
ting jurors as only nine have
been accepted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
DIR. Orerton Brooks, Plans.

DR.. John G. Brooks received a let
ter from his son, DIR. Ovcrton
Brooks, who is studying surgery at
Berlin, Germany. DR.. Brooks stated
that he was going to Paris, France,
on November and would study
surgery at Paris for several months.
From Paris DR.. Brooks viii go to
Vienna to study. DR.. Brooks ex-
poets to return to American next
May.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
SENATOR CARMACK
Is BURIED TODAY
AT BOYHOOD HOME
State Still Torn With Dessen-
lions Over Murder at
State Capital.
Victim Had Been Warned by
His Slayers.
FRANK LANDER's STATEMENT.

Nashville, Nov. 1.-THE grand
jury is investigating Carmack's muir
der. The feeling is growing more
bitter and IL is feared IL may cause
ieuds throughout the state. A mass
meeting at Dayton adopted resolu-
tons denouncing the Coopers and
appointed a committee TO raise
fund TO prosecute the slayer. A
memorial in Carmack's honor will be
held Sunday in every city In the
state.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Fiiue Hundred Farmers Protest at
Manner of Pooling Tobacco in the
Association and Decline to Pool
CHRISTIANS PLIGHT.

Circuit Judge Cook yesterday
appointed the following jury
commissioners: James Orten,
Lantrip; Oscar Wilson, HaIey's
Mil; ,. W. Riley. Newstead. All
three of the commissioners are
strongly opposed 10 the Law and
Order League. The Democrats
OF HopkinsvilIe asked as mat
ter Of fairness that one Hopkins
Vile man be appointed. but their
request was denied. Esq. Orten,
whose rsmc heads the list, Is a
Republican, and II the fnther-in-
law of DR.. W. W. Durham. who
was tried for night riding and
acquitted. The other two are
Democrats. but opposed the cali
ing out OF soldiers and are be-
Iieved 60 be bitterly opposed 10
prosecuting the night riders
kentuckian.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
broadway Report.

The Rev. G. T. Sullivan. pastor Of
the Broadway Methodist church. left
this morning for Covington, Tenn,
where the 69th annual session of the
Memphis conference, NJ. r. church,
south. viii open today. Dr.. Sullivan
has served his charge here VITA
signal fidelity ana success rs the fol-
lowing report which he carries TO the
annual conference of his first yea
here ending sunday November S.
Will shnM.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
RlooaIhonnds ON TrnlI.

Mount Gilead. Ohio, Nov. IL
A posse with bloodhounds are hunt
ing a tramp who assaulted Mrs. Mary
Armstrong. a farmers wife. The wo-
mans condition is critical. A lynch
ing Is promised If he is caught.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11

Paducahan Predicting In st. Louis.
News has been received In Padu-
cab by friends that Mr.. Lester :
Heyman. a former Paducah boy, Is
practioing aw in 81. Louis. Mr..
Heyman Is nephew OF Mrs. James
Weille. but several years ago he re-
moved from Paducah. lie was
graiuted from the Washington uni
yerslty In St Louis. aud recently
completed the course OF law at Yale
Ills many Paducah friends will wish
him success at his chosen profession
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Paraguay Recognized

Washington, Nov 1.-THE govern
ment has decided TO recognize the
new government OF Paraguay. estab-
lished following the revolution in the
spring.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Both Crews Killed

Cheyenne. wyo., Nov. 11.-Nint
killed and three seriously hurt in the
wreck on the Union Pacific at Borle
An extra freight collided with an en-
slne and the crews were buried IN
Che wreckage.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11

Fireman Lee Story, engineer OF
the steamer at the No. 2 station
will return to work tomorrow morn
ing after enjoying his weeks vaca-
ton. This will complete the round
of vacations for the flremen unit
next summer.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11

Columbia, Tenn, Nov. 11.-Attend-
ed by an immense coneourse OF peo-
pie, including leading men from all
parts of the state, the body of the late
Hon. Z. w. Carmack was laid away
this morning. The services at IL
O'Clock were simple.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
GOOD FEELING In
GALLOWAY COUNTY
FOLLOWS PRIMARY
Law and Order Element Wins
With Assistance of the
Republicans.
Wilson Is Idol Of Better Class
of People.
WILL NOT SUPPORT STANLEY.
(stan Correspondent.)

Murray, KY, Nov. l1.-That a
better condition and feeling exists In
Galloway county than at any time
since the night rider troubles began.
rs apparent on every hand. Though
the real criminal leaders OF the law
less element yet remain unconvicted
OF their crimes and would stia wave
the black flag OF lawlessness, the
sympathy OF the misled good citizen
is lacking and another night rider
raid Is thing very improbable.
Since the recent primary e,ectioh.
al which the people said by an over
whelmsng majority when the returns
are studied that they will not counte-
nance night riding or men who were
even supposedly In sympathy with
that sort OF thing. Men who wer,
honest In their conviction that the
night rider was a work OF God" and
politicians who thought that element
In the majority and catered TO II for
that reason. have suddenly seen a
great light and have deserted tn.
pirate ship OF lawlessness.
To the Jaw abiding liberty loving
Republican citizen OF the county is
good measure OF credit due for
bringing about the healthy condition
Of affairs. willing. II necessary to
even vote the Democratic national
ticket that they might participate n.
the primary OF the dominant party IN
the county and help the good ele-
ment OF that party nominate clean,
fearless men for county Offices. The
effect OF this coalition has been t.
demonstrate 10 the world that the
good peop'e OF Galloway county do
not indorse law.essness and that the
law must reign supreme.
The inference neea not be drawn
that the defeated candidates were all
night riders. but the fac; remains
that the men chosen had the solid
opposition OF that element. Notably
was this true in the race for sheriff.
which was the read test.
w. A. Patterson Is a good ran ana
under ordinary conditions might
have been nominated. But he had
the solid support OF the law breakers
OF the east side and many good ctti-
zens OF the county refused to sup
port him. Then. Walter Holland,
the successful candidate, Is terror
60 evi! doors. Shrewd. fearless and
competent. he Is believed to De- the
man needful for the exigencies Of
the hour. His career has been some
what tumubuous for the past few
years. He has made many bitter
enemies. but even some OF these
voted for aud worked for him. know
ing the kind OF a sheriff he will
make. He and his brother. John
Holland. have acted as deputies un-
der sheriff j. A. Edwards and Sc
cured the bulk OF the evidence
against night riders on which Judge
Wells acted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
New Orleans, Nov. ia

New Orleans, Nov. ia
New Orleans and Great North
ern train collided rear end with
a Northwestern passenger at
Little Woods. Nine are known
TO be dead and scores hurt.
-Four cars were demolished.
Two full Of passengers. None
escaped unhurt. Bodies are
buried in the wreckage. which
caught fire. but was extinguish-
ed with little damage. IL Is fear
ed several of the injured viii
die.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Trials Tomorrow.


The trials OF the alleged night
tiders.- which begin tomorrow. VIII
be fought out along the same lines
a. that OF the Jake Ellis triad az the
last term OF court. The turymen
summoned for service are OF the best
citizenship OF the county and IL Is
believed they will convict, where the
evidence justines H. The present
grand jury Is also composed OF good
material and II is believed efforts
10 Indict citizens through spleen and
malice will not be countenarced.
Wilson il Popular.
The name of Governor A. r. Will
son is adorei by the best people OF
the county and In gathering Of
dozen old lin6 Democrats yesterday,
men who had never scratched the
ticket" In their lives, and the best
citizens in the county, declared that
they would wear the party yoke no
longer, and when the issues are
clearly defined. night rider or anti
night rider. they will vote the Re
publican ticket, II the Democrats
persist in nominating candidates WAC
catered to that crowd.
The subject of the next guberna-
torial race was discussed and VI was
declared probable that A. o. Stanley
might be a candidate. Said one old
line Democrat: ~ do wish Willson
could succeed himself. would vote
for him regardless OF who my party
nominates," and he voiced the sen
timent OF the entire crowd.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-11
Craig May Talk.

e. B. Craig, of Chattanooga, cred
tied with having the conferences with
both Mr.. Carmack and Col. Cooper re-
garding the publication Of the editor
lals in question. said today that II was
true he had conferred with both. but
that he had not as reported. said TO
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20

Baltimore and Ohio road will connect
at Shippensburg with the Reading by
means of short line rom point on
the former, this side Of Pittsburg to
the western terminus Of the Reading
at ShippensDurg. The line as survey
ed several years ago entered Fulton
county from the west through Rohm's
Gap. following along the eastern foot
of Rays Hill toward the lockings be-
low Hmmaville. through Town Hill
by tunnel into Whips Cove to the
western foot of Sideling Hill and
striking Deneen's Gap far up on the
mountain and crossing che Gap by
high trestle. and thence on to the
present main line OF the Baltimore and
OHIO west Of Hancock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
CAREER or WILLIAM II. TAFT


lS57-Born, Cincinnati, O., September
Is, son of Alphonso Taft, attorney
general Of the United States, 1857,
and Louise M. (Torrey) Taft.
1S74-Graduated from Woodward
High school Cincinnati, and entered
Yale.
lS78-Graduated from Yale, with de-
gree of b. A.. second in class OF
twenty-one, salutatorian and class
orator.
18SO-Graduate from Law school of
II Cincinnati college. with degree OF
~ Ii. b., dividing first prize. and adj
mitted to Ohio bar
: 18S1-Law reporter on Cincinnati
Times, and later on Cincinnati
Commercial.
1SS2-Assistant prosecuting attorney
of Hamilton 'ounty, Ohio.
18S3-Collector of internal revenue,
First district of Ohio.
Engaged in practice of law in
Cincinnati.
l8S5-Assistant county solicitor OF
Hamilton county, Ohio.
iSS6-Married Helen Heron in Gin
cinnati.
1Ss7-Became judge of Superior court
of Ohio.
1890 Solicitor general If the United
States.
1Ss2-Became United States circuit
Judge, Sixth circuit.
1896-Became dean and Professor in
law department. University OF Gin.
cinnati.
19oO-Became president of the United
States Philippine commission.
/, 1901-Appointed first civil governor of
Philippine Islands.
I, .1902-Sent to Rome to confer with
2E Pope Plus in regard to Philippines.
1904-Became secretary of war in
President Roosevelt's cabinet.
19O5--Made visit to Philippines and
was given big reception in Japan.
19O6-Proclaimed United States inter
vention in Cuba.
1907--Made tour of world, opened
Philippine assembly and visited EN-
peror Nicholas of Russia.
190S--Nominated by republican party,
. at national convention in Chicago,
as it's candidate for president Of the
United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
TAFT Nominated

Special Dispatch to The World.
Convention Hall. Chicago, June is.
Amid the greatest enthusiasm the
republican national convention unani-
mously nominated Secretary of War
William II. Taft, OF Ohio, to be the
candidate for president on the first
ballot. At the conclusion Of the sec
onding speeches the vote was taken
and when the roll call OF states was
: flnisfied II was found that Secretary
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
CONDUCTOR RETURNS
LADY's POCKET BOOK
Sum Of Money and Mileage Book Left
sy Miss Neal on .. and o. Train
No. It Ferry.

Conductor Charles Shipley. who was
in charge OF Train No on the Balti-
more and Ohio Wednesday evening.
found q lady's handbag, pocketbQok
and b and o. mileage book in a
seat In the ladies' coach, just after
the train LETT Hampers Ferry. On en-
aminati0n 1t was found that the ar
tees were the property Of Miss Neal,
Of Charles Town. The purse contain
ed considerable sum of money. and
some papers, Miss Neal left the train
at Hampers Ferry to go to her home
at Charles Town and in her hurry
and excitement left her handbag in
the train.
Conductor Charles Shipley brought
the articles to this city and turned
them over to Assistant Train Master
r. w. Wall, who wired Miss Neal that
her purse had been recovered and
would be returned to her on the ey-
ening train The owner was no doubt
gratiied to know that the conductor
rad taken such prompt means of re-
turning her property