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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-29

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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-29
Informal Gard Afternoon.
Entire Nous Club,

Miss Frances Terrell entertained |
the Entire Mons club and some out-of- |
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-02-29
Stirring Values in

We just want the assortment to be
seen; the values and prices will do
the rest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
MINNESOTA LOSES SUIT.
Great Western Only Pays Two Per
Cent Tax on Main Line.

st. Paul, May An order has
been filed by Judge Hallam of the
Ramsey county district court in the
case of the state against the Chicago
Great Western Railway company by
which that company is confirmed in
its contention that it is required to
pay only per cent gross earnings
tax on its main line running from st.
Paul to the Iowa state line.
The decision, unless reversed on ap-
peal, will forever prohibit the state
from collecting more than per cent
gross earnings taxes on that portion
of the Chicago Great Western system
which was originally the property Of
the Minnesota and Northwestern Rail-
way company.
In 1905 Attorney General Young in.
stituted suit against the Chicago Great
Western company demanding judg-
ment for the state in the sum of $24,-
979.62. It was set forth that per
cent of the gross earnings for the
year 1905 amounted to $49,959.24 and
that the company had paid $24,979.62
as a gross earnings tax. The railroad
company set up that it was exempt
as to the property in question from
the per cent tax by virtue of the
charter granted March 1, 1856, to the
Minnesota and Northwestern company
by the territorial legislature and
Judge Hallam decided in favor of the
comDany. -..s
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
IN MEMORY OF HANNA.
Monument to Dead Senator Dedicated
at Cleveland.

Monument to Dead Senator Dedicated
at Cleveland.
Cleveland, May Ala monument in
memory Of the late Senator Marcus
A. Hanna was dedicated here in the
presence of many distinguished guests
and thousands of spectators. The ora
ton was delivered by John w. Griggs,
former United States attorney general
Vice President Fairbanks was to have
presided, but he was unable to attend
His place was filled by Ex-Governor
Myron T. Herrick. Secretary Taft and
President Hadley Of Yale college and
Governor Harris and staff were among
the guests.
The monument was dedicated on it's
temporary site in Wade park. Later
1t will be moved down town and
placed in the hall being built in con-
nection with the grouping of public
Buildings. The invocation was deliv-
cred by Right Rev. George F. Houck.
The statue was unveiled by Mrs. Ruth
Hanna Mccormick and Mrs. Mabel
Hanna Parsons, daughters of the late
senator. The benediction was deliv-
cred by Right Rev. w. A. Leonard,
bishop OF Ohio.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
PRESENT THEIR SIDE.
Western Manufacturers Testify In
Print Paper Hearing.

Washington, May 2>.-Western
manufacturers of news print paper
presented their side of the controversy
before the special committee of the
house Investigating the wood pulp and
paper question. A number of these
manufacturers were members of the
General Paper company, which was
dissolved by order of court, and they
testified that since that dissolution
there had been no agreement among
paper makers as to price, division of
territory, etc.
Clarence I. McNair, manager of the
Northwest Paper company, stated that
an omnibus contract had been made
with the Scripps-McRea league Of pa
pers, formerly customers Of the Gen
eral Paper company, in January of
this year for $2.10 per 100 pounds de-
tvered, excepting to the Pacific coast
papers, and that the General Paper
company was party to this contract,
as it had been party to the old con-
tract. Before the dissolution of the
company the price was $1.9O per 100
pounds. All the mills manufacturing
news print paper belonging to the Gen
eral Paper company were parties to
the new contract.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
REFUSE TO TESTIFY.
Witnesses Question Legality Of Legts-
Iative Probe.

. ldtlvC FIOOCs
Cincinnati, May 2 THE right of
tho legislative committee to investi-
gate public officials and allegations of
improper methods as to Cincinnati and
Hamilton county was questioned in
the first attempt of the committee to
get to work. George B. Cox, Repub-
lcan leader; George Cohen, clerk of
the board of elections, and John Fl.
Gibson, former county treasurer, had
been summoned to appear as wit
nesses at the first session here, but
all refused to obey the summons. In
stead of doing so quo warranto pro.
ceedings were instituted in the cir
cult court here to test the legality of
the committees existence and it's
power to investigate and also praying
for an injunction against the commit
tee.
No Injunction being issued immedi-
ately the committee resumed sess ions
after recess. The first witness was
Vivian j. Fagin, formerly United
States marshal Fagin testified that
AAS AAeSo ScA1AOu AAIOl o1k SOuACy
funds from the treasurer's Office and
had given them pers onally to George
B. Cox while he (Fagin) was deputy
under former Treasurer Leo Schott
He said the money was in envelopes,
just as they were received by Cashier
George s. Chote from the banks.
Harry E. Hope of the present treas
urer's Office testified as to the money
returned to the treasury for the for
mer treasurers. He said the records
did not show anything collected for
interest during Schott's term of Office
He said the total amount paid in by
former treasurers after the last legis-
lative investigation was $214,998. He
also explained the present method of
advertising for bids for interest on
county funds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
uBscRIPTI0N.-.s5.o0 PER ANNuM
DISAPPOINTING INDIFFERENCE.

1t is deplorable fact that the
people of Bemidji as a whole have
less apparent interest in the real well
fare of this community than they
should make manifest.
This remark is the spontaneous
outburst of one who has attended
many public meetings which have
been held for the purpose of boost
ing" the city and the county; and we
have been impressed with the appar-
ent indifference of the entire COM
munity, with a few exceptions, as
to what the results might be of these
meetings.
Last week, several of the most pro
gressive men in the state of Min
nesota held meetings and addressed
audiences at Blackjack, Bemidji, and
Bagley; and Bemidji, although many
times larger than the other two
places combined, turned out by far
the smallest and least interested
crowd.
The result of the, meeting here
was distinct disappointment to those
who we're responsible in arranging
the gathering. Many business men
simply shrugged their shoulders
when told of the meeting and stated
they were too busy" to attend and
extend a greeting to the visitors.
Indifference seemed to be the upper.
most expression from the majority OF
residents of the city.
Those who spoke at the meeting
were all men of considerable promi-
nence and it is impossible that they
did not 60 away with a rather poor
opinion of this city.
A little less strenuous pursuit OF
the almighty dollar, and a more pull.
together" spirit for the benefit of all
would greatly benefit this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Harden Secures New Trial.

Lelps1g, May 2b.-The supreme
court has set aside the verdict of the
lower court under which Maximilian
Harden, the Berlin editor, was found
guilty Of libelling Count Won Moltke
and ordered that the case be retired
by the lower court. Harden was
cheered by the crowd as he went to
and left the courtroom.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
DENIED BY PRESIDENT
Has Had No Dispute With Attor.
ney General Bonaparte.
STORY A PURE INVENTION
Statement Issued From White House
Goes Into Details Regarding the
Bringing of Suit Against the New
Haven and Hartford Road.

Goes Into Details Regarding the
Bringing Of Suit Against the New
Haven and Hartford Road.
Washington, May 2j.-The White
House has made public an official de-
nial of story that serious differences
arose between the president and At
torney General Bonaparte over the
question of bringing suit against the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad, the story going so far as to
say that Mr.. Bonaparte had threat
sned to resign. The White House
statement, which goes into details, is
ooProborated by the personal state
ments of cabinet officers. The state
mont made public by direction of the
president follows:
"The story Is a mere invention.
There was no difference whatever be-
tween the president and the attorney
general over the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford suit. Attention was
called from Massachusetts to the fact
that the Massachusetts, state court
had already acted against the trolley
lines SO far as Massachusetts was con-
cerned and the suggestion was accord
ingly made that the action should be
brought in one of the other states in
asmuch as the purpose Of the suit had
already been achieved so far as Mas
sachusetts was concerned. The pres
ident put the suggestion before the at
torney general and asked him to bring
It up at the cabinet meeting, which
was then but half an hour off. AS a
precautionary measure the newspa-
pefs that had the announcement Of
the bringing of the suit were asked to
hold it up. The matter was then dis
cussed in the cabinet and it was de-
cided that the action Of the state court
IL Massachusetts, would make no diff
ference In the course of procedure by
the government and the newspapers
were at once notified that the an
pouneement of the bringing of the
suit would stand. There was no divi-
sion of opinion in the cabinet and not
the slightest friction or even discus
sion of any kind between any of the
cabinet officers and the president, or
among the officers themselves. The
suit in question was determined on
some three months ago. The only
question discussed was as to where it
should be brOIeht"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26

100000 and $5,OOO,OO0 The order was
issued on the representation made to-
the court by prominent bankers and
financiers.
The house of Jacoby constitutes the
largest cotton buying concern in the
republic. To all practical intents, it
held a corner on the market. 1t Is
declared that out of series of specu-
lations and perhaps partly resulting
from the October panic, the house dur
ing recent months has suffered loss
of millions of dollars.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Two Are Hurled to Death.

Detroit, Mich, May 2l.-Thomas
Holm and Joseph Kulkie were killed
and three other workmen were seri-
ously injured by being knocked from
the Howard street bridge byga falling
steel girder that was being hoisted to
strengthen the bridge superstructure
The men were swept from the floor of
the bridge and hurled to the Michigan
Central railroad tracks twenty feet
below.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
faker who advertised himself as a

faker who advertised himself as a
"life reader"
From well known society DANES to
charwomen scores of victims were
found by the swindler, who left the
city suddenly six days ago and for
whom the police now are searching.
He protested supernatural powers.
He induced women to bring their
savings to him to be sealed In an
envelope and worn suspended from
the neck. In few days he would
have them return and break the seal
and he would inspect the money and
apparently replace 1t.
To have opened the packet save in
his presence meant dire disaster. Now
that he has disappeared inspection
shows that he substituted brown pa
per for the bills. The highest known
loss by one woman was $500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Niuht Riders in Ohio.

Ripley, O., May 2 Night riders
destroyed the tobacco beds of Walter
Hook, six miles from Ripley Hook
fired at the men and in return they
riddled his house with bullets. One
bullet came within two inches of hit
ting the baby. Troop B, which is pa
trolling this section, was soon on the
scene: It is said that some Of the
riders were recognized and arrests are
expected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
STORY AGAIN Revived.
Said Anna Gould Married Prince de
Sagan in Hoboken.

Said Anna Gould Married Prince do
Sagan in Hoboken.
New York, May q The report that
Prince Helie de Sagan and Madame
Anna Gould were married in Hoboken,
N. j., before they sailed for Europe on
separate steamers on last April has
been revived. According to the re.
port now current Prince de Sagan and
Madame Gould were married at Mey-
ers' hotel in Hoboken the night be-
fore the prince sailed for Europe.
No record of the marriage ever was
made, but though the laws OF New
Jersey require persons having the
power to perform marriage ceremonies
to file the copy of the certificate with
In thirty days no penalty attaches to
failure to comply with the rule.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Everythinq Stolen but Site.

Butte, Mont, May 2 "A round
black hole in the ground, the mouth
of the shaft, is all that is left of the
Six O'Clock mine, for thieves have
taken away bodily the engine house,
carpenter shop, gallows frame and
Office and there is no trace of the sur
face improvements of what was a
year ago bustling mine. This condi-
tion of affairs was not discovered un-
til the officers of the Butte Copper
Exploration company visited the
scene,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
KILLED IN THE HOUSE
Bill Providing for Enlarged Home
steads Past Resurrection.
Mr.. REEDER CAUSES SCENE
Kansas Members Remarks on Meas
ure Interpreted by Mr.. MondelI of
Wyoming, in Charge of the Bill, as
Reflection on Himself.

Sss . nSllCCtIOn on f1lInScIf.
Washington, May 2 "A fiutter of
excitement was created in the house
during the consideration of the confer
ence report on the bill providing for
enlarged homesteads. Messrs. Mon.
dell of Wyoming and Gaines of Ten
nessee, who had signed the report,
urged its adoption. Mr.. Reeder of
Kansas, however, bitterly opposed the
report and bill and in the course of
his remarks made the following state.
ment:
People in the West seldom send
men here who do not vote for what
they want and presume that the
men who advocate this bill have hun.
dreds of thousands of acres of West.
ern lands and they have the American
disposition towards everything that
adjoins them"
Mr.. Mondell interpreted this remark
as a reflection on himself and called
Mr.. Reeder to order. The stenog
rapher's notes were transcribed and
read, the members crowding we'll into
the front Of The speakers desk.
Speaker Cannon held that the words
spoke for themselves and that they
did not constitute reflection on any
member.
Mr.. Mondell accepted the ruling, but
at the same time declared that he
thought he heard other words not
taken down. The incident, what al
first had an ugly aspect, thereupon
was closed.
Strong opposition developed to the
report and 1t was defeated, SO to 148
The principal arguments advanced
against the measure were based on
the supposition that cattlemen of the
West and not legitimate homestead
ers would benefit by it's provisions, but
both sides was vigorously combatted
Mr.. Mondell, in charge of the re-
port, made an attempt to send the bill
back to conference, but his effort was
futile, the report and bill being finally
defeated, 103 to 1873.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Business Section Half Gone.

Rapid City, 8. D., May 2'.-Half
the business section of keystone has
been destroyed by fire. The east side
of Main street from Fountain hotel to
the Shoemaker livery is a total loss.
The Hay e Hoskins and Marble gen.
eral stores are the biggest losers.
The Victor variety store and F. F..
Joy livery also were in the path of the
flames. 1t is estimated that the loss
IN $50. 900
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Now Lake Steamer, Launched.

Superior, Wis, May 2'.-The Will
hanson Transit companys new steam
or ]. F. Durston was successfully
launched here. Mrs. Ward Ames, Jr.,
Of Duluth acted as sponsor for the
boat The Durston is 44O feet in length
and has a tonnage Of $500 and is the
last of the boats constructed during
the winter months to leave the su-
perior shipyards.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Conference Report Agreed Ia

Washington, May 2z.-Without a
roll call the house agreed to the con-
ference report on the omnibus pen
sion claims bill, providing for pen
sions to several hundred persons. Mr..
Williams statement that he would not
insist on the yeas and nays was greet
ed with applause.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26

Now is the time to begin shorten
ing your pieplant. Also, if you want
the pie crimped at the edges go over
the plants carefully with the crimper |
about twice week. You can't raise |
chicken pie on a pieplant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Fifty-four Persons Drowned.

Brussels, May 2>.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from the west coast of
Africa announce that the steamer
Vile de Bruges has been sunk by a
tornado on the Upper Congo. Six
Europeans and forty-eight blacks were
drowned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26

Canned tomatoes should not be
expected to show much life at this
season. Market statistics show that
they are best late in the fall. It
might be we'll, however, to plant a
can-opener with them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26

It is not difficult to tell the differ
ence between wild and a tame
rose. The wild dog rose for in
stance, will growl when you approach
it-while the tame one will play at
your feet and eat out of your hand.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
Three Persons Drowned.

Cumberland, Nd, May a5. - A
stage coach was swept down stream
at a ford near Williamsport, Grant
county, and the driver, two passen-
gers and the team were drowned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
OBSERVATIONS,
by "Doc"l
FOR AMETUER GARDENERS

FOR AMETUER GARDENERS.
The little sprouts which you
notice coming up where you set
your egg plants are chick weeds.
They are no kin to the egg plant.
Shoe them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
SENSATION IN MEXICO.
Head Of Big Concern Charged With
Misappropriation Of Funds.

Mexico City, May .2tL-Fina4oial and
business circles of Mexico City have
been shaken by the greatest sensation
in years through the order Of the
Judge of the Second instruction to
bring Martin Jacoby, a millionaire and
head Of the mercantile house Of
Jacoby, into the. court % the charge
OF misrepresentation Of funds, which
1t is claimed Will total between &3.-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
FORTY THOUSAND DEATHS

Severe Famine Prevails In Uganda,
British East Africa.
Mombasa, British East Africa, May
2l.-More than 10000 deaths have re-
suited from the severe famine pre-
vailing in the Usoga province of
Uganda. The government is feeding
$4,000 of the natives. Crops are a
complete failure and there is prospect
of much suffering during the next few
months,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
We'll Known Comedian Dead.

Chicago, May 2 Peter F. Daley,
one Of the best known comedians in
the United States, is dead at the Audi.
tortum hotel He had been sick for
about week with combination Of
grip. lumbago and pneumonia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
viii Furnish Bond for Miss Wood.

New York, May 2.-That Mae G.
Wood, who was committed to the
Tombs on charge of perjury at the
close of her suit against United States
Senator Plat for divorce, is not with
out friends was demonstrated when a
representative of the American Surety
company called at the district attor-
ney's Office and asked to be allowed to
furnish bail for her. He refused to
say anything about who was behind
the move to furnish bail.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-05-26
HELENA WOMEN DUPED.

Fortune Teller Said to Have Secured
$4,000.
Helena, Mont, May 2j.-Helena
women, it is alleged, have been duped
to the extent of $4,000 by a smooth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-22

since its organization in October, 1907. we feel that the present occasion Is the most propttious for united effort to increase the membership, so that We will enroll the entire service of Fourth Class Postmasters in the state as mem. bers of the league.
 The fourth class postmaster is near CT to the people. and comes more di- rectly in contact with the intelligent masses. than the members of any oth- CT branch Of the service.
 The aim of the organization Is to in- crease the efficiency of the fourth class postmasters of the State. and to that end to present our organized efforts toward obtaining classified service. bers of this service to become mem bers of the league and that the present time and the occasion of the State Fair is the time for those who have not joined us to unite duty with pleasure. attend the Fair and join.
 The Department at Washington has manifested such interest in the ieague, and on this occasion. that representa- tives of the Department have been named, who will be present at the con vention, and who will add to your en- tertainment by addresses and short speeches on subjects in encouragement of the progress of the league. To these exercises will be added address es by local members Of the service, and the further enteftainment of the league by a banquet which Is arrang4 ed
 The merchants and business men of Birmingham have become deeply inter ested fin the success of the convention. and are anxious for a large attend ance. and from this interest we feel that you may look forward to a roy al entertainment. for which Birming- ham has become so justly celebrated.
 A tremendous rivalry now exists among the several States as to which shall perfect the strongest and best organization of a State league. and we feel that we do not appeal to your State pride in vain, when we urge you to join us, and thus strengthen the Alabama league. and aid our organi- zation.
 The President has msenIfested 6 great interest In the organization, and success of the National League as means of increasing the efficiency of fourth class posctmasterE-
 You of course realize that the classi- fication of the service will create the greatest efficiency. Those who are specially efficient remaining in the ser vice, and those not fitted for the du- ties gradually diopped out. until the entire service is brought up to the highest perfection.
 As an aid to your advancement as fourth class postmaster the meet ings of the league will be of inesti- mable value to you.
 There you confer with your broth CTS in the service throughout the State. and get the benefit of their experience. and discussions. and the league thus becomes the highest aid to your indi- vidual advancemn.t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-22

acknowledged this information. but determined to persist in his plea
 Prtsident Thomas ]. Reynolds of the Fourth National bank told of the payment of the forged pay check. Lo- rains had been acconnpanisd to the bank by his lady relative and present. a as J. W. Kerr. After the intro duction. he had examined the check and directed Lorraine or Kerr to en- dorse 1t. This endorsement he said was made In the bank and the name of !. ". Kerr was written on 1t. The cheek was then paid.
 Lorraine. even after the plea of guilty had been made denied that he endors- Cd the check In the bank.
 Commissioner Elmore announced the bond of Lorraine as s50oe although To- raine and his bride both pleades for 2 reduction. District Attorney E. ]. Parsons was present and he thought t5,o0o . reasonable bond.
 Lorraine said that he had some rela- lives. whom. he thought would make the bond for him. provided 1t was not too large. Mrs. Lorraine left her sea by the side of her husband and with tears In her eyes, plead for a reduc- ton. It was not granted, however,
 Lorraine was returned to the Mont gomery county jail while relatives went to work to secure the bond.