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The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Pretty Articles for
June Wedding Gifts.

VATE DIRECT the attention of those contemplating pur-
wv chasing wedding gifts the very broad and compre-
hensive assortments of both foreign and domestic
articles which have assembled for that purpose Among
the multitude of appropriate and beautiful things may be found
Rich designs in Cut Glass atstcaly executed-Sterlng
Sverware, with latest Silver Toilet
Articles with original mounting Handsome Gold and Onyx
Clocks, Beveed Plate Glass Cases-Choice Gilt Clocks
with Candeabra match h-Exqustey Decorated Limoges
Royal Vienna Royal Worcester, Royal Bonn and Teplz
Vases BustS and Figures reasonable prcesNew eff
ects in Eectroers Lamps and Shades with bead fringe
matchFine Jewelry Opera Glasses Fans Lace Handker-
chiefs, &c, &c.
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One Cent a Word.
Keystone Lumbermen Busy.

Penheld, Pa, May l0-The numbering
industry in Bennets. Branch Valley is
showing an increased activity. Jobbers
have signed contracts to cut 100000 feet
or the Medlx and Laurel runs, Josiah
Howard, Of Cameron County. has bought
g, 0,0O0.ooo feet, which he viii cut during
the present season. No change. however.
has been made on the Du Bois tract, on
Hicks run, where only 100000 feet OF
lumber will be cut, Instead Of the usual
81, 10000.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
JAMAICAN DROUGHT WORSE.
Much Suffering in Central Parishes
Because of Dryness.

Kingston. Jamaica, May 10-The Span
ish training ship Nautilus will sail to-
morrow morning for Havana. where the
Spanish community viii present to the
vessel a service Of silver plate, which
has been purchased by a popular sub
seription.
The drought in the island has again
become very serious. There Is much suf-
ering in the central parishes from this
cause.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
ADOLPH MEYER EULOGIzED.
House Has Memorial Service fol
Late Louisiana Member.

Probably the last memorial service OF
this session Of Congress was held by the
House Of Representatives yesterday, when
eulogies were heard on the life, charac-
ter, and public service Of the late Adolph
Meyer. of the First district of Louisiana
who died at his home. in New Orleans,
on March g.
Addresses were delivered by Repre-
sentatives Ransdell. Broussard, Pejo
and Watkins, members Of the Louisiana
delegation; Foss. Of Illinois; Padgett, OF
Tennessee, and Olcott Of New York
members Of the Committee On Nava
Affairs, Of which at the time Of his
death Gen. Meyer was the ranking
minority member; Kahn, of California
Lamb, of Virginia, and Spight, of Missis-
sippi.
The House then adjourned untn moor
to-day.
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With fashions more and more inclining
toward sheer and supple effects, the fancy
of the designer is allowed to run riot. and
some very delightful models for frocks
and waists are the result. The waist
shown merits attention for its grace as
well as its oddity The full portions are
shirred on the shoulders and at the waist
line and are gathered down the front
edges, over which the trimming bands are
crossed in charming effect, while the wide
armhole adds a popular touch to the
whole. The vest OF tucked chiffon and
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SOLE AIM OF WOMEN
Miss NethersOle So Defines
Motherhood" in Lecture.
SOME DENIED RIGHT TO LIVE
Actress Insists Present Industrial
System In America Is Wrons-Re-
Takes Exception TO Her Views.
FavOrs OId-age Insurance.

New York. May, 10-Miss Olga Neither
sole lectured at Cooper Union this after
noon 10 Club A, OF the Peoples Insti-
tute, 2ls East Fifteenth street Her theme
was The need OF industrial Insurance
for working people.
Miss Eethersole said, among other
things, q body's supreme right is the
right to live. and that under the present
system in America we do not all get it.
Half-siek persons have to keep on work.
Ing In places that do not improve their
health, because It takes more money than
they've got to lay of and try to get
weH.
Now, if employers were compelled by
law. as they have been compelled in Ger
many for twenty-three years, to hold up
every week a tiny percent OF everybody's
wages, there's your insurance fund 20
guarantee that lay-od privilege when it's
needed. And, by the way. the medical
profession is the holiest profession in
the world, because at the bottom OF il
lies the magnificent instinct of humani-
tarianism. And it isn't right that per-
sons who are diseased should have chill
dren.
MY plea" Miss Nethersole said, ''is
for an end TO false modesty- II is crim-
inal to bring into the world a child who
is manned or diseased. plead for gov
ernmental recognition Of a standard Of
health
Questions for Her to Answer.
Algernon St John Brennan, who was
among those present, fred a number Of
questions at Miss Nethersole.
Miss Nethersole," he said, do you be-
| lleve that marriage Is the sole aim OF
women?'
by nature it's so" she said 1T is
| the first great primal cause. you know"
But nature isn't always right. flashed
/ back Brennan.
/ Always" replied Miss Nethersole
! There was that in her manner OF speak
/ ing that seemed to leave the meeting with
nothing on its hands but voting its thanks
and clearing out. but Mr. Brennan had
/ his nerve right with him.
| Mature is sometimes savage. Il seems
/ to me, Miss NethersOle. that it isn't al
ways right. Take the case Of
! Mr.. Brennan, nature is always right
| A. ST. J. Brennan wouldn't let go even
/ then.
| AT the risk Of being tedious" persisted
! Mr. Brennan. Miss Nethersole. how
about the women who sacrifice the joys
! Of the nursery. of marriage. and all that.
/ in order towel, take for instance. Nine
/ Bernhsrdt and Patti, and yourself, Miss
/ Nethersole-artists who sacrifice all these
/ things in order TO help the growth of the
/ finest instincts IN the human breast?''
Not Yet Satisfied.
Mr Brennan thumped his chest and
/ continued:
Women who do so much to"
"Ah-h-h," lamented Miss Nethersole.
''ah-h-h-h. we do so lit-tul. 10000 lit
/ tul"
Miss Nethersole was thanked by rising
vote. Then she was eclipsed by girls
who massed themselves around and prob
/ ably got a pretty accurate idea Of just
what is the color Of her wonderful gown.
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literature of the Streets.

Paris. May 10-The Bibliotheque Ma
tionale in Paris has been presented with
a collection OF an the pFospeetuses and
circulars which have been distributed in
the streets Of Paris for the last fifty
years.
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the long shirTed sleeves add aDpreciably
10 The pleasing result. Anv OF the new
soft silks would make up attraetiyely by
this mode, or chiffon cloth. crepe de
chine, voile, or embroidered muslin would
be. suitable, 5 yards p inches wide being
needed for the medium size. Six sizes. 50
10 ~ inches, bust measure.
This pattern may be obtained by inelos-
ing 10 cents TO the Pattern Department,
Washington Herald, 724 Fifteenth street
northwest. and indicating number Of pat
tern (6Q90l and siz wanted
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Printed BatiSte LawnS,
15c Quality, for Zoe the yard.

sheer and fine material with pretty floral prntngs OF
pink heoPe and blue white ground Many of designs
small and dainty and particularly desirable for chdrens The
value S exceptional
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PennrxIvanian Die. In alestco.

Freeland. Pa, May 10-Daniel J. Nc
Tighe, of this place, died yesterday at
Torreno, Mexico, of pneumonia.
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Sheer Printed OrgandieS,
25c Quality, for I2I2c the yard.

broad variety OF handsome floral pnngs of pink blue hello
tope and yellow white ground All this seasons goods
special value
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IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. j. r. Mclean EnteftainS
Young Folks at Breakfast.
DINNER AT BRAzIL's EMBASSY

Am AMBASSADOR and Nine. Nabuco Hosts
for Small COmpany-Mr. and Mrs.
Bell Open Their Country Place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Anderson Leave
for BrOOkiine, Mass.-SoeiaI Notes.
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Continued Special Sale of
Beautiful NeW Wash Goods.
At One-Third and One-HaF
Less Than Regular Prices.

W recently & Rqr'asGd 3 and are now Offering thousands Of Yard;
oneha less than the usual prices These goods direct
from the manufacturers and the styles oongs, and kinds those
demanded this for Women dresses and mono and hdn
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Fine Scotch Madras,
25c Quality, for I9c the yard.

All this seasons inpoaon Quite variety of styles checks
and pad blue and white pink and white black and white lavender
and white, brown and white
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AS Indispensable as the
Mornings Milk.

THE WASHINGTON HER
AID is an early morning
visitor to more homes in
Washington than any 9TH
er newspaper. Help want
ed advertisements bring
quick and satisfactory re-
suits in THE WASHINGTON
HERALD.
One Cent q Word
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Mrs. John r. Mclean entertained at her
customary Sunday breakfast at Friend
ship" the Mclean country place on the
Tennallytown road, yesterday morning,
when about fifty young people were her
guests. Mr.. Mclean is spending the week
end in yachting trip down the bay, as
one Of the guests of Mr.. Clarence F. Nos-
ment.
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In baandwhe navyandwte brownandw white other dark
effects. so inches wide
69c the yard. Value, SIPS.
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The Bazilian Ambassador and Nine.
Nabueo entertained small company at
dinner last evening in the embassy. when
the members OF the embassy staff and
their wives and a few additional guests
were present
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Imported Striped SuitingS.

Beautiful soft light WOODEN fabrics made France and brought
out this Shown FIVE handsome ees-narrow white and
tinted stripes alternating with copenhagen blue hotope green brown
and gray charming material for light wool dresses for summer wear
the seaShore mountains; 45 inches wide
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Mr. and Mrs, Charles J. Bell. who have
opened their country place, adjoining Mrs.
Gardiner HubbaTds Twin Oaks" are ex-
pecting a visit from Mrs. Julian A. Rip
ley. of New York, daughter OF Mr.. Bell.
Mrs. Stuyvesant Pilot, formerly Miss
Grossman, granddaughter of Mrs. Hub
bard, will come down this week for her
annual spring visit.
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Mr.. Jack Siebert has opened his coun-
try place in the Shenandoah Valley. and
entertains a party of friends there every
weekend
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Senator and Mrs. Warner are in At
lantic City, at Haddon Hall, for the spring
season, the Senator coming down 20
Washington frequently until Congress ad-
journs, when he will Join his family for a
longer stay.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
FOR GOVERNOR
HON. l.. Il. TAYLOR. OF OKLAHO.
MA. II MENTIONED.
Former Paducah Attorney. Now State
senator. u Formidable
Aspirant.

Hon. L. X. Taylor. formerly of Pa
ducah. who has made a remarkable
snccats In Oklahoma politics. is being
Doomed for governor Of the new state
TO 8 occed Governor Haskell II Mr.
Taylor eets Into the race with hts
characteristic force and energy he
Will undoubtedly prove a formidable
factor IN the contest and will have
many boosters In western Kentucky
where he is fayorably known. The
following Is from the Klowa County
News. published at Lone Wolf. Ok
lahoma:
According to the constitution Gov.
Haskell cannot succeed himself os
governor when his present term en-
pires. Just who and how many as
pirants there will be for that honor
able position three years hence, no
man can say. There are dozens OF
capable. honest men all over Oklaho-
ma who would fill the place with
credit TO themselves and the state OF
Oklaboma. senator l.. X. Taylor. OF
Chsckasha, is god gubernatorlal tim
her and would make Oklahoma a
governor that future generations
could point to with pride. He is hon
est. fearless and competent and one
of the ablest men in the state"
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
In SOCIAL CIRCLES
Pretty wedding Last Night.

The marriage OF Miss Kate Schmidt
and Mr.. George Block was quietly
soemnized last night at the home OF
the bride on the MayHeld road by
the Rev. William Grother. pastor OF
the German Luthern church. Only
the relatives were present at the cere-
mony. The only attendants at the
wedding were Misses Little and Annie
Schmidt, twin sisters of the bride,
and Mr.. George Schmidt and Mr..
Frank Berger. The wedding march
was played by Miss Katie Block, a
sister OF the groom.
The house was prettily decorated
for the wedding. whic, was quiet
home affair. Ferns and ehrysanthe-
NUNS were used in the decorations
and In the parlor a color scheme OF
green and white was carried out.
After the wedding a wedding supper
was served, and the dining room was
decorated in pink and white. The
supper was served In three courses.
The bride wore a wedding dress OF
grey. She Is popular young wom-
an OF the county. while the groom is
young grocer with many friends.
They will reside at the home OF the
bride on the Mayfleld road.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Tim Murphy.

Tim Murphy's friends claim that he
Is the natural heir to Joe Jefferson's
and Sol Smith Russell's mantle, and
each OF his visits inclines one more
and more to that view. He certainly
does get next to the heart In roles
similar to those these two actors were
wont to delight in, and his Paducah
friends are almost ready TO vote him
worthy successor to them. His new
vehicle. cupid and the Dollar" In
which he was seen by a large and en-
thusiastic audience at the Kentucky
last night, gives him many Opportun-
tiles 10 display his genius, albeit the
play Is slow OF action. in parts. Given
quicker action, and Tim has a splen-
did play In the new work. the Offer
ing Of Charles Jeffrey. which name
however, Is a nom de plums. That
Tim Is anxious for New York's recog-
milton Is evident from the speech he
made. after the second act, in which
he took the metropolitan city to task
for all the sins with which all west
ern folk delight In doing of APP
probation for, and no recognition OF
anything that comes from any other
part OF the country. lie has a good
company with him, as he usually
does, Allen Brander. as the Russian
count. especially doing a clever bit OF
character work.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
knights Templar Christmas.

Christmas morning the Paiucah
|commandery OF Knights Templar will
In honor OF the Masons and
all auxiliaries, as well as visiting
members. Also the families Of the
lodge members are invited. From 10
O'Clock until 1880 o'clock there will
be a social half hour. after which Mr..
4. w. Whttemore. the eminent CON-
mander. will preside over the SER
vices. in which every Masonic .odgt
and auxiliary will be represented
The Rev. J. RI Henry will say the
Scottish rite ceremony. The repre-
sentatives OF the lodges will be: Pa
ducah lodge, o. A. Anderson: Plain
city lodge. Fred Roth; Royal Arch
chapter, James 4. wilhelm; Council
II. j. Barber; Eastern Star, Mrs
Lora Johnston, past grand worthy
matron.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Pretty Tea for Cast Of Under the
Mistletoe Bough."

Mrs. James A. Rudy and Mrs
Victor Vorls entertained those who
had taken part in Under the Mist.e.
toe Bough." the clever little pla,
given recently for the benefit OF the
Womans club. at tea at the Woman's
club building Tuesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
The decorations were In white and
green. Mistletoe was hung from the
chandeliers. suspended over the tei.
table and prettily emphasized the
mist.etoe bough In the decorations.
The tea table was effectively deco
rated. On on1 end was a large
brides cake. with white frosting and
the letters Under the Mistletoe
Bough" in green, traced upon the
top. A circle was formed Of slS
dOi.les, on which we're eandelabrum
tied with white tulle and with white
shades A rope OF smilax was wound
in and out between the candelabra,
completing the circle. A large vase
OF white tu.le and surrounded by
smllax was opposite the brides cake,
The young peop,e forming the
mimic wedding party in Under the
Astletoe Bough" cut the wedding
cake for the various wedding souve-
Mrs Tea. sandwiches and waters
were served.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Distinguished Pianist In Recital
Tonight.

The piano recital OF Patrick O'Sul-
Ivan. the distinguished pianist and
composer. OF Louisville. will take
place tonight at the Knights OF
Columbus hall, on Broadway. at s
o'clock and viii, be a musical event
OF the first magnitude for Psdu-
cahans.
Mr.. O'Sullvan arrived In the city
last night and has made a charming
Impression on all who have met him
lie is a wonderful master of the
plano and some who have heard hin
pay since ne arrived here are spread
ing his fame abroad. He is equally
skilled in the Interpretation of Others
as well as in the rendition OF his own
compositions. The knights of Colum-
bus hall should be packed TO greet
him tonight.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
JOKE MAY CAUSE DEATH
Iowa bridegroom Dangerously ii
From Prank.

Des Molnes. Ia, Dec. 15.-Joe
Bergstrom is dying from wedding
joke. Bergstrom left yesterday for
Colorado Springs with his young wife
to escape the ravages OF tuberculosis
developed from a cold he concentrate
ed on his wedding night month
ago, when friends lashed him to a
tree in front of the officiating min
ister's house, and left him in the
cold. He stayed there till the min
ister, Rev. Neis Peterson, released
him, and has been Ill ever since.
Bergstrom is 22 years of age. His
wife. formerly Miss O.ga Celander
is about the same age. They were
married in the middle OF October. A
big wedding was held ut the Swedish
Mission church. and hundreds o!
friends attended. Many jokes were
played on the couple. Their newly
furnished home was decorated with
signs and bedecked with old shoes
from roof to basement.
II was several nights later thai
Bergstrom was called to his from
porch and asked where certain
party lived. He stepped out on the
porch to show the inquirer. Sud
denly he was seized. and the chari
lvarl party took him to the minister
home, and after having dance
about the tree. left him. His call
for help we're answered by Rev. Pet
erson. who cut the ropes and re
leased him. A cold developed. III
took to his bed the next day and di6
not leave it until the last week.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Tact.

Tact.
II is 'old OF the youth of a young
German prince. many years ago, aud
presumably the present emperor OF
Germany, that upon one occasion,
his tutor having been changed, the
newcomer in examining the young
prince askei:
"Can your highness tell me how
much is nine times twelve?"
"Seventy-two." replied the prince
with royal promptness.
The tutor, paled, but soon recov-
cred his equanimity.
Permit me to state to your royal
highness that your royal hlghness
former tutor. which, have had the
honor to succeed as an instructor to
your royal highness. appears tc
have been person OF limited capa'
bilities. ."-Harper's Weekly.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
THB LOCAL NEWS

DIR. Gilbert. osteopath. 440 N
Broadway. Phone 1876.
Visit Pages short order restau-
rant. 1913 South Second.
-veterlnarians. Farley G Fisher
i345. old; S5i. new. Hospital 429
South Third.
Christmas Monogram Stationery
at VOLTS.
--Manicuring. hairdressing. scalp
treatments and massaging. lola
Fisher. 6ii Kentucky. phone 1852.
For highest cash market price
bring your tobacco to Bohmer's ware
house.
The Merry Christmas" stamp OF
the Rci' Gross will add to the cheer
OF your-holIday tokens. One cent
each everywhere.
The Ramsey society will have a
sale OF art and fancy goods. home
made pickles, preserves, cakes and
candies. at eos Broadway. same build
ing as the Newell society. next Tues
day and Wednesday
Engrayed Calling Cards for
Christmas at Wo.n's.
For loose leaf ,cdgcrs and bind
crs see the Paiucah Printing and
Bookhinding Co. Phone 400.
Every letter and package should
bear the Red Cross Merry Christ
mas" stamp. II looks 80 good and
gay and finances such a noble cause
Buy hundred to use and give away
i will give YOU more coal for 81
than any other coal dealer In town.
The Ice man and coal man. Wes
Flowers. Phones i7s.
Lbbey's The Worlds Best Cut
G,ass to be had only at VOLTS.
1.-THE large doll that will De sold
- the Ramsey society bazaar is now
On display In ogl,yio's window.
Christmas wrcathes and crosses
In Molly. Bouquet Green. Moss Green.
Galax or Immortelles. Brunsons.
$40 Broadway.
Sterling Silver Toilet Sets at
VOLTS.
The ladies' OF the Tenth Street
Christian church viii hold Their an
MAAA hdNaNI Nfhi iAuirAaN Ailu IIt-
day at the l.. w. Henneberger hard
ware store. A liberal patronage will
be appreciated.
Postmaster =. NJ. Fisher received
Orders this morning from the post
master at Washington that the gem
crai delivery window shall be opened
al 6 30 In the morning and closed at
q O'Clock at night.
Regular Wednesday evening
PRAYER services will be held tonight
at 1880 oclock al the Mechanicsburg
NJ r. church. Tho pastor will talk
ON How TO Hold a Revival" in prep
aration for the coming Of the Rev.
Mr. Jones. Of Arlington. who will be-
kin n series OF services at this church
the first OF the year.
The W. c. T. Y. VIII meet in the
pastors study Of the First Baptist
church Thursday afternoon at 3
O'Clock Mothers meeting conducted
by Mrs. James Roger, superintendent.
Mules Wanted VIII be at Jas.
a. G.auber's stables. Third and Wash
ington. Saturday, December 10. TO
huy mu'os from Z to : years old and
~ to nc hands high. Iayne & Mason.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16

Victor voris, chairman. will follow
the business session. The attractive
program for this will begin at $3.50
instead OF O'Clock. The change in
time has been made for the winter
months.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Wedding nt Army Post

Miss Ethel Hun and Lieut.. Adna
II. Chaffee were married at FIT Riley,
Kas., Tuesday night. Miss Huff is
known in Paducah. having visited
her cousins, Misses Mary X. Soweh
and Carline Sowell. She is an attrac-
tive young woman. The wedding was
attended with military ceremony.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish TO express our heartfelt
thanks to al our friends and neigh
bors for the kindness shown US in
our recent bereavement. the death OF
our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. VIM. Mercer and Children.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Open Meeting OF jefferson School
LeaQue.

The Jefferson School Improvement
League will have an open meeting at
the woman's club building on Fri
day afternoon at 230 o'clock. A de-
lightful musical program with liter
airy features will be rendered. All
mothers Of children attending that
school are cordially urged to be pres
ent.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Open Meeting of Woman's Club nj
3:3O O'Clock.

The Womans club will met In reg
ular seml-monthly session Thursday
afternoon at the club house. The
business meeting will be held prompt
ly at 80 o'clock and the members
are urged to be present at this.
The open meeting under the au-
spices of the Art department, Mrs.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16

Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson
has resigned as president of the Amer
can Forestry association. to take ef
feet Immediately. He viii be sue
ceedcd by w. s. Harvey, OF Philadel-
phia and New York
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Charity Club Meeting.

There will be an important meeting
OF the Charity club at the Woman s
club tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
TO plan for the Christmas baskets.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16
Official Forecasts.

The Ohio at Evansville. not much
change during the next "a hours,
then rise slightly. At Mt. Vernon, no
material change during the next S6
hours. At Paducah and Cairo, will
continue falling for several days.
The Wabash at Mt. Carmel. very
little change during the next several
days.
The Tennessee. from Florence to
the mouth and the Mississippi from
below st. Louis to Cairo. will con-
tinue falling during the next two or
three days.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16

ANY man could earn living by
utilizing the time he wastes in try
ing to convince the world that II
owes him one.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16

No man is as good as he might be
who does not try to be better than
he can be.
The Paducah evening sun., 1908-12-16

No man ever overshoots his own
moral aim.