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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-14
Rucklcn,s Arnica saIve wins.

Tom Moore, OF Rural Route. 1.
Cochran, Ga, writes: 81 had a bad
sore come on the instep of my foot
and could find nothing that would
heal It until | applied Bucklen's Ar
Mica Salve. Less than half of csc
box won the day for me by affecting
a perfect cure" Sold under guar
antee at all druggists.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-14
Fan Throxjny sparks.

An electric fan tae confectionery
store OF Louis c~boral 33l Broad
way, was out of gear and threw
sparks IN every direction Patrolman
Grows passed the fruit store after "
had been closed and saw the sparks
fefiirg from the fan. He went to the
Central Ere station and several of the
fire boys went around and stopped the
breeze producer from running.
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EXCURSION TO EDDyvLLE.

From Paducah TO Eddyville and re-
turn Sunday. August 10. 1908. On
the steamer ]. B. Richardson. The
boat will leave the wharf at $3.50 q.
m, and fredericksburg at $50. Fare
for the round trip 10 cents Good
music and plenty Of refreshments on
board No improper characters will
be allowed on the boat. and an officer
win be employed to see that this rule
Is strictly enforced.
For further information call either
phone 667.
GEO. l.. BARRETT. Master.
CAPT. r. ID. CRIDER, Master.
Some men don't even try to reach
the top because they prefer company.
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tually be the opposing candidates for
the senatorial vacancy.
For the present Hepburn regarded
pubic discussion Of the situation from
him as inopportune. although he pre-
dicted that the state would give Judge
Taft plurality Of 10000.
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FARMER is WARNED
THAT HE WILL RE WHIPPED BY
might RIDERS"
Apparently Work of Private Enemy
Two Husbands Punish Men for
Insulting Wives.

Hopknsvile, Ky. Aug. AL. S.
Northlngton, a farmer living near
Garrettsburg, received a threatening
letter signed. Kentucky and Tennes-
see Night Riders" The letter re-
fer9d to some trouble Mr.. Northing-
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Thinks IL Saved His Life.

Lester NJ. Nelson. of Naples
Maine, says in a recent letter: %
have used Dr.. Kings New Discovery
many years, for coughs and colds
and think It saved my life. | have
found IL a reliable remedy for throa
and lung complaints, and would nc
more be without a bottle than
would be without food" For nearly
forty years New Discovery has stood
at the head Of throat and lung rem.
edies. AS preventive OF pneu-
MONA, and healer OF weak lungs, II
has no equal Sold under guarantee
at all druggists. soc and $1.0e
Trial bottle free.
Investor When will the company
be on its feet again?
ReceiysF-WheR 10. Is out of my
hands, Harpers Weekly.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27
IN THE LECTURE FIELD.

No department of Freehought activity possibly be of
importance than the lecture work, provided it is
handled udicioisy and with BY the means of public
lectures, Freetlough principles may be laid before the
orthodox and minimizing masses where other means of
propaganda may fail
In this respect it pleasure to state that the Blades
editor will again invade the State of Ohio and number of
engagements have already been made Five six more
appointments be conveniently taken, and correspond
cnce from Ohio Liberals is solicited on the subject
The Blades editor will lecture in the Opera House at
Uhrchsville, Ohio the night of Saturday January 80
and the following day he will speak at Paine celebration
and dinner Dennison, Ohio to be given under the ausp
of the local club of the Buckeye Secular Union that
place In February probably the Sth and 9th will be the
Joint debate with Rev. Leander s. Keyser Canal Dover,
which is already creating widespread interest and anci
patton If possible expect to report this debate in full
through the columns of the Blade.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

and harmonious proportions. Broad shoudered, broad
mentality and bignes of heart generous impulses and
selfish aspirations mark distinctly useful and
mpressivey useful Threequarers of century of
abor,-counng from the cradle and labor of human
effort for human happiness and love, whou; beneficial
results mark him among the foremost educators in the
country.
lie is, in all things, a of mind and tempera-
ment Whether in his law office, used to know him,
Nassau Street. in New York City; the Freehought
platform; presiding the deliberations of Freehought
conventions teaching science and philosophy in the Liberal
University of Oregon; his Connecticut farm, he is
the same r. b. Wakeman, and rejoice because of the
personal acquaintance have had, the personal friend
ship that still fingers in the heart
Liberals may find for congratulation that with his
advancing years the mental faculties yet vigorous and
strong, and indulge the hope that this great mentality
may be employed still further advance the great
in which all engaged.
The views advanced in his splendid article deserving
the attention and application of every Blade reader today
The issues there presented vital to Freehought
system of philosophical advancement and education. If
properly needed, may witness the disappearance of
that apathy and lethargy, Indifference and naenon, that
marks the world of Freethought today.
We trust our friends will read and study what Prof
Wakcman has written We further trust that the Blade
may be favored with extension of his views and other
articles from his pen.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

In a few days more another year in the horoogue of
time will be upon us To all friends in particular,
and to humanity in general extend kindly greetings,
nduging Il fond hope that it will bring all of
peace, happiness contentment and prosperity.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

Through a discussion in the columns of the Literary ID
gest we learn that the church authorities III Spa max
inc hard and fast fight but it is admitted that the church
knows lit making its last stard." We also Observe that
missionaries complain of Spain being barren field, and
that the Young men and voun. Of tire country
growing up with an utter Indifference toward, religion 1t
is only matter of time when the church in all the countries
on the face of the earth will be menaced for the truths
of science and philosophy must unsee such religious
faith.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

BLUE GRASS BLADE.

From this it will be that full week more OPEN
We do not wish remain idle for that length of time. If
other Liberals can arrange for lectures during the week
preceding the debate and the week following the debate
the editor would be pleased hear from them There
three other dates in contemplation but these will not nte
fere with the weeks mentioned.
1t is possible and probable that arrangements will be
made for George O. Roberts, President of the Buckeye
Secular Union accompany to of the lectures an0
organize secular club aid in a future extension OF
Freethought work.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

We are pleased to call attention the splendid story
appearing in this issue of the Blade from the pen of Mary
Bcals- IIofpaur Until recently she editor of the
Red Flag afterwards called the Southern Clarion, Social
ist publications but heath forced her the mountains
of Tennessee. Spoken of by the press American
Maxim-Gorky express devout hope for her speedy
recovery and to labor In the meantime, would
be pleased have from her face pen in the columns
of the Blade
Blue-grass blade., 1908-12-27

American Christians, presumably uhe more orthodox
than their English brethren, have made loud complaint
against the Of the drama in English churches to
portray the value Of missionary work in the orient The
church has ever regarded the heater the pageant of
Darkness and thousands of have been preached
against it, Then it strange that the church, any
portion of it, should turn the theatrical manager
the church from instant decay But let the good work go
on The theater is of this world The church pretends
to deal exclusively in another 1t is morally certain that
the church cannot swallow the theaer but is reasonable
inference that the theaer 90 far towards mdong the
church 1t is an instance of the old Christian policy to take
in and adopt that which it cannot destroy
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19 lilo. 3. Received the sinful wo-
man, 1860. 3. Promises paradise
to thief penitent, 23:39-43.
Give four examples in Luke's gos-
pei where Christ cares for those
whom the world has neglected.? (a)
women, (b) children, (c) despised.
(d) social outcast.
What is meant by the "Perean
Ministry"
Name eight parallels recoded by
Luke not found In any other gospel
Name seven places where "glori-
flying God" Is mentioned in Luke's
gospel.
Give four instances of the Lord
praying not mentioned by the other
writer's.
The class will begin promptly at
1880. Anyone may join this class
who desires to study the bible. All
1T will cost is the text book, thirty
cents. Sixty pupils are now enrolled.
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BODY OF HUNTER
FOUND IN FOREST.
1t Is Believed by the Authorities
That Thomas Baker Met
With Foul Play.
COMPANION IS ARRESTED
Head Maneled by Discharge Of Shot
gun, but Other Marks Of Violence.
Discredit Suicide Theory.
| Money Missing.

Steigler, Okla, Dec. 9.-Wfth his
head fearfuliy mangled from the dis
charge of shotgun, the dead body
of Thomas Baker, "a prominent
young farmer of this vicinity was
found In the dense woods of Pruett
valley, few miles south of here
Monday, Baker had been missing
from home since Tuesday, when In
company with friend, Thomas WIZ
liams, he left home for an extend
ed hunt in the Pruett woods. Will
liams returned some days ago with
out Baker, and upon inquiry as to
his whereabouts professed Ignorance
saying that Baker had left him
shortly after they had reached the
woods and that he had not seen him
since their separation.
The body of the dead man was
found by his cousin, VIII Baker,
who with crew of workmen. was
engaged in constructing road
through the dense woods. From the
position of the gun lying heside the
body and other marks OF heavy
blows about the face, the suicide
theory is ungrounded
Seventy-five dollars which Baker
was known to have with him upon
departing is missing. Williams is
under arrest.
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who, surrounded by his companions,
was exhorting crowd. With Sharp
were A. j. Seller, woman and five
children. The children ranged in age
from 4 to years. The officers sus-
picions were aroused by the manner
in which the woman attempted to
secure money from the crowd, and
he accosted her and inquired as to
the identity Of the children. The
woman Immediately assumed an atti-
tude OF resentment and replied
sharply.
The officer persevered in his in
quiries, when Adam God,' whose
long flowing white beard and hair
gave him the appearance of pa
triarch, 1t Is claimed, threatened the
officer with physical violence. Officer
Holt was not armed, it is said, but
stood his ground, and Adam God
struck him a heavy blow behind the
ear with pistol. making an ugly
wound Holt then started for. the po-
lice station for assistance, and as
he moved away, the allegation is
made that the preacher tried to
shoot him, but as Sharp was SO ex-
cited he dropped his revolver as he
attempted to draw it, and when he
picked it up and snapped it at the
officer the cartridge failed to explode.
Officer Holt rushed into, the po-
lice station and warned the officers
to prepare for trouble. The police
sergeant In charge ordered PATROL
man Charles Dalbow and Harry E.
Siege to 60 out and arrest Sharp and
his followers. The religionists we're
within fifty yards Of the police sta
tion when the officers stepped into
the street. They gave evidence Of be-
ing excited, and they served notice
on all who chanced to hear that they
would preach right under the caves
OF the police station and the police
can not prevent. u.s.
The. officers were not e1hecting seL
rious 4fouble with suchzsafn. insigAa-
ficant band of street preachers, and
were not prepared for the volley Of
bullets which met them almost i'm
mediately after they appeared on the
scene. Dalbow was instantly killed
and a bullet passed through Stege's
arm. Other officers hearing the fir
ing, rushed into the street, and a
general battle ensped.
In tbs meantime, riot call had
been sounded and policemen were
appearing from all directions.
Thoroughly aroused. the officers
closed In on Sharp and his follow
ers, firing as they went. but taking
great care not to injure any OF the
children. When the firing ceased,
Adam God" lay fatally wounded,
shot through the head and body.
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tcontinued on Page 81
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The Police Clash With Leader Of
Religious Sect in Crowded
# Thoroushfare.
THREE FATALLY INJURED
Voilsy Of Bullets Fired at Policemen
Instantly Kills 0ne-Two Ohi-
GERS and Preacher at the
Point Of Death.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 9A1n the
very shadow of the city hall in this
city and less than half mile from
the fasineSs center, ! riot, in which
religious fanatics and police were
1 the RArticipa and insxhtch : hum
1hoE FSre nrod yesterday ~
t0rnoon, resulted In the death OF
zone policeman and a -12-year-old
girl, fatal injuries to three and
slight injuries to two other persons.
The dead:
Charles DalbAW, patrolman.
Lola Pratt. age, 13.
FAtaliy injured:
John Sharp, known as "Adan
Sod" street preacher.
Michael Mullane, patroiman
Patrick Clark, a police sergeant
Slightly injured:
Harry E. Siege. policeman.
George NJ. Holt, probation officer.
The trouble occurred at o'clock
in the afternoon, when the streets
of the business market and city hall
were crowded with people.
While the battle was in progress,
the participants traversed an entire
block, the final stages of the fight
being enacted directly across the
street from an entrance to the police
station.
George NJ. Holt. probation oficer,
went to investigate q case of alleg-
I'd abduction which had been report
I'd to him. and he came upon Sharp.
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The city council met in adjourned
session Wednesday morning to ad-
minister the oath of office to Mayor
Lasswell and Alderman Kenner of
Ward Two.
Mayor Lasswell will make no
changes in the personnel of the var
ious committees, Alderman Kenner
was made chairman OF the finance
committee and appointed on all 9TH
er committees on which Mr. Langs-
ford was serving when he retired
from the council
The fire committee was empower
ed to purchase new hose for the fire
department.
The Rogers street bridge across
Waxahachie creek was ordered
closed until a new floor can be put
down. Lumber for the floor was un-
loaded Wednesday.
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Violated Local Option.

Jack Vail was tried in the county
court Wednesday morning on a
charge of violating the local option
law: A verdict of guilty was returned
by the jury. The punishment impos-
ed was fine Of S25 and twenty days
days in jail. Vail was indicted by the
last grand jury.
Other convictions and pleas of
guilty are as follows:
Jack Hamilton, matching coins,
fined $40
George Miller, unlawfully carrying
arms; fined $100
Tom Granger. gaming; fined $40.
John Thomas, theft; fined $40 and
given one day in jail
Ray Wilson, aggravated assault
fined $25.
Jim Antonas, gaming; fined $40.
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BOEN BIBLE TRAINING CLA
CLASS.

Gospel of Luke Subject for this
Evenings Lesson.
Questions for this evenings lesson,
Subject: Gospel OF Luke. =
How many OF the following ques-
tions can you answer? Try 1t once?
Short review.
How many of the four gospel
writer's were apostles? Who were
they?
What other name has Matthew?
How may we know Matthew wrote
specially for the Jews? How many
quotations of the Old Testament is
found in Matthew?
Give the three divisions OF Mat
thew? Give the parallels recorded by
Matthew and@not recorded by other
writer's?
Who was Mark and where was he
,, raised? What other name had he be-
sides Mark? Why is his gospel some
times called the "Petrine" gospel?
What does he especially emphasize?
Who did Mark especially write for?
How do you know he wrote for the
Gentiles?
mentioned in the bible and where?
Where was Luke's home and what
was his occupation?
Were any of the bible writers Gem
| tiles. II SO who?
How may we know Luke wrote
! the third gospel? Did he write any
other book In the bible?
Why Is it called the Gospel OF
| sympathy!
Give three examples Of sympathy
shown?
4. Visits zaccheus the publican
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Officers Elected.

At regular meeting of the Wood
men Circle on December 8, officers
for 1909 wer elected as follows:
Margaret j. Salmon, guardian :;
Georgia Walston. adviser: Eva v.
lie Blonde, clerk; Mary E. Adkins,
banker; Myrtle Park, attendant; Ce-
cile Knowles, chaplain; Augusta
Plumhoff, c. o. Adkins, Georgia
Jennings, managers; w. F. West,
John s. Berry, f. H. Vaughn, exam
lining physicians; Flora E. Prince.
captain Of the degree team.
The next regular meeting will be
December 10 and all members are
requested to be in attendance.
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Officers Elected.

Waxahachie Camp No. 1873,
Modern Woodmen, met in regular
session Monday night and elected
the following oMcers for the coming
year: w. w Sax, " c.; W. G.
Leach, W.. A.; L. L. Autrey, B.: E
Halea. clerk; A. Handler, E.; E. NJ
Wilsford. w; r. F. Green, s.. E
H. Vaughn, physician; w. G. Nc.
Claim, manager; NJ. w Walker, f
II. Vaughn, holdover managers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-12-09

Foley's Orino Laxative cures
chronic constipation and stimulates
the liver. Orino regulates the bow
els so they will act naturally and
you do not have to take purgatives
continuously b. w Fearis. d
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Death Of Charley Mattingly.

Charley Mattingly, aged about 80
years, died Wednesday morning at
his home on Kaufman street. He had
been Ill some time with typhoid and
pneumonia The interment will take
place tomorrow at the city cemetery
Deceased Is survived by family
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Notice, NJ. w. OF A.

All members of Waxahachie
Camp No. 1878, M. w. of A., are
requested to meet at the hall Thurs
day. (tomorrow) morning at 8
o clock to attend the funeral servi-
ces of Neighbor c. L. Mattingly.
e. HALES, Clerk.
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Man Canpllt

Man Caught
In an awful crowd at the Eatitor-
iun at meal times Board only
$3.50 rer month 213
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-05
At the Brinkman Family Theater.
Did You See GLADYS?

There will be complete change
of motion pictures this evening and
they promise to be of exceptional
merit. They are as follows: "Unlucky
Story" THE Tragedian" 1.-The
Old, Old Story" The illustrated
song when You Wore Pinafores''
will be sung by that eminent vocal.
ist Mr.. Bertram: Stanley and
Scanlon will present their very
amusing act and we assure you that
the character of Gladys is very
worthy of your consideration. It
has been long time and it will be
some time again before the people
of Bemidji have the chance to wit:
ness as good vaudeville act as
there is now being offered at the
Brinkman Family Theater. The
Stanley and Scanlon acts are con.
coded by all to be best that Mr..
Webster has been able to offer the
patrons of his circuit for years. 1t
is by special request that they are
here this week. Go and see them,
in order to appreciate them, is all
that we can saw. 1~s..a
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policeman Ritchie's curves for a
two-bagger and then made third on
a pretty slide of fifteen feet. Huff
MANI came up and repeated Mark.
hams performance, bringing Joe in.
Arnold was put out by a grounder
from pitcher to first and Samuelson
followed in his tracks, retiring the
side.
About this time dignifed Ben
Schneider and President A. P. White
of Lumbermen's National Bank,
sneaked in the grounds to watch the
game and were soon yelling vocifer.
ously as the rest of the crowd.
After the first inning the City
team picked up" w. A. Gould
bringing in the first score in the
second inning, and the team secured
two scores in the third and fourth,
a md three in the fifth innings, wind
ing, up with 8 scores to their credit.
The county team meyer repeated
its performance of the first inning
but ended with total of 9 scores to
the good and did not use their last
bats.
E. A. Barker of this city 'empired''
in an impartial manner. Much
credit is due to his skill in handling
the fierce crowd which witnessed
the game.
Following is the lineup as played:
County ohicials-Riddell c, Joe
Markham p, John Bailey 1b, odd
Hoss" Conger IS, French 2b, Huff.
man 3b, Arnold If, samuelson CT,
DR.. Marcum IF. The court house
girls sat in the grand stand; they
were: Misses Keihm, Hegg, Mark
ham, Kelly, Julien, Bailey and
Boyer.
City officials-Mitchell c, Police
man Richie p, Prof. Richie Id,
Earl Cell SIS, w. A. Gould 2b, Fred
Brinkmau 3b, McClernand If, Knox
CT and DenleY IF.
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Notice to the People Of Bemidji.

Schneider Bros. announce, begin
ming Friday, the 9TH, the store will
be opened with the biggest sale ever
held in this city. The store is now
closed for two days to arrange and
reduce the prices and wonderful
values will be on sale. Be on hand
Friday at Schneider Bros Wonders
Of bargains will be offered lat
Schneider Bros. clothing store.
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|SHEVLlN- MATTHEW MILL
BURNED AT BAUDETTE
Big Lumber MILL the Pride Of Baudette Burned Monday
ternoon..--Estimated Loss $75,0OO.--.N1ill Will
Probably Be Rebuilt

Baudette, Aug. 5.-(Special to
Pioneer. -T The Shevlin Matthew
Lumber company's big sawmill at
this place was destroyed yesterday
afternoon by fire.
About 3 o'clock a blaze was first
seen at the northwest part of the
mill, near the log-slip, and people
who were near at the time are of the
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opinion that the fire started from
sparks from a burner.
Owing to the wind blowing strong
ly from the northeast the fremen
were unable to check the flames be-
fore the main part of the mill was
destroyed. However, the fire was
under control before the lumber
piles caught andsby hard fighting the
planer mill and the company's house
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near the mill, were saved from the
flames.
The estimated loss is $4,000,
which is partly covered by insur-
ance.
The Shevlin- Matthew sawmill was
built at Baudette a year ago and
this is the second summer it has
been in operation. The mill will
no doubt be rebuilt.