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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

ways carried some money with him.
Various clews are out as to
Christy's whereabouts in the city be-
fore he was assaulted, but Chief Col
Inns said later clew he had was that
Christy left Fulton at $3.50 o'clock
last night on a freight train, which
arrived here about IL: 80 O'Clock.
No hat has been found that be-
longed to Christy, but relatives state
that he left home wearing a soft
black felt hat.
He Arrived Last Night.
The latest the police have learned
about the death of Christy IL the
statement made by Will Partin,
young painter, who arrived in Padu-
cab this morning on a freight train.
Partin's story is that he met Christy
In Fulton last night, and Christy did
not have any money or watch. Both
had been drinking, and he said
Christy was sick. and wanted whisky
badly. Christy told Partin that he
was en- route to Paducah to get work
as switchman in the yards. as he
knew the trainmaster.
Last night he told Partin to come
to the yardmaster's Office in Paducah
today and they would meet. Owing
to the cold air. Christy showed his
papers and was allowed to ride in the
caboose of a freight train that left
Fulton at $50 o'clock last night, and
arrived in Paducah about IL o'clock.
Partin left Fulton this morning on
a freight and arrived in Paducah at
noon. He went to the yardmaster's
Office and inquired for Christy. Be
ing told that a man giving that name
had been found dead. Partin went to
the police station and told his story
to Chief Collins.
Partin gave an accurate descrip-
ton of Christy, and positively identi-
fed him as the man he was with In
Fulton.
Partin says that Christy told him
of his many adventures about the
United States, having worked in all
of the large cities as switchman when
not employed as gunsmithg9r
Christy's body will be shipped to
Memphis for burial tonight on train
No. 101, which leaves at 6:15
O'Clock.
Christy had one sister, Mrs. Annie
Coin, of Memphis.
He was in good standing with the
Masons and the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Trainmen. but no recent receipts
for dues to the Red Men have been
found.
Coroner Frank Eaker will not hold
the inquest for several days In order
that the police may unearth anything
possible on the mystery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Col. r. Y. Taylor Tells How
His Sacrifice Was Refused
at Reelf0ot.
Judge and Lawyers Weep ut
His Recital.
LEADER OF GANG IDENTIFIED

Col II. z. Taylor dramatically test
fled to the killing OF Chaplain Ran
Kin. and many times broke down
Even the judges and lawyers wept
but the eight defendants were I'M
moved by the tale. He described his
capture and being taken outside when
the riders announced they Intended
10 kill them. Taylor volunteered 10
die II they would spare Rankin, who
was younger. when Rankin was
strung up Taylor dashed for the lake
and lay in the water beside log
while bullets whistled over him. He
finally managed TO make his way to
safety and partially Identified Gar
rett Johnson as the leader OF the
night riders.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Encampment Elects.

Union Encampment. No. 20, I. o.
o. F.. elected the following officers
at the session of the lodge last We'd
nesday evening: M. S. Price, chief
Patriarch: J. w. Bottom, senior war
den; ]. A. Hills. junior warden; ]. o.
Keebler, high priest; J. G.. Kelley,
reelected scribe; ]. c. Martin, re-
elected treasurer. These officers will
be duly installed at the next regular
meeting of the Encampment, Wednes
dey. January 6, 1909. A large at
tendance of members is urged to be
present as matters of interest looking
to the welfare of the lodge will be
considered.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

Edward "snitch" Murphy Dies a.
Porter in "a saloon.


St Louis, Dec. 19.-The body OF
Edward "Snitch" Murphy. pictur-
esque veteran ward politician, who
died today, remains unclaimed at the
city hospital. and may be buried in
the pottersfelj. Murphy amassed
100000 as constable under the old
81. Louis ice system, when Amt
Done-Nothing" Senator Jim Cronin
and Senator Pete Morrissey. who was
slain by Maud Lewis. were his depu-
ties. Murphy was an original Boss
ed Butler henchman. He spent his
fortune In drink and was saloon por-
ter when taken to the hospital to die
He was called "Snitch" after he be-
trayej murderer Sam Weber. escap-
ing from jail. During recent win
tiers he wore a white flannel suit. red
necktie and straw hat. He said nc
was widower. but nobody remem.
bers his wife.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Attempted Hold.Up.

Mr.. Guy Park. of 1927 Guthrie
avenue, a blacksmith at the Illinois
Central shops, worked overtime last
night and as he was going home
about 1880 o'clock, he was APP
preached at Guthrie avenue and the
Mayfeld road by big, rough dress
ed white fellow. Mr.. Park did not
pay any attention to the fellow and
started on home. The stranger turn
ed quickly and rushed toward Park
and told him to halt. Mr.. Park faced
the would-be hold-up man and told
him to get out or he would shoot
IThe stranger saw Mr.. Park reach for
a revolver and took a sneak.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
F. N. Fisher Honored.

Postmaster Frank M. Fisher re.
ceived an appointment from Gov
ernor Wilson to the Kentucky Lin
coin Centenary association. which will
unveil a monument at the birthplace
of the great president in LaRue
county February IL. Special arrange
ments will be made for the dedica-
ton. and the first meeting of the
members vii be held in Louisville
December 20.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Red Cross Girls.

Miss Grace McGlathery and Miss Sue
Cabell we're the High school Red
Cross girls in charge Of the Christmas
Stamp sale at the Custom House this
morning. The sales amounted to
$3.50. II is becoming recognized that
the postoffice is the place where the
most of the stamps are sold, its con-
venience or through an association OF
ideas, perhaps. The Civics depart
ment is anxious for volunteers for the
work for the coming week, in sufi.
cient numbers to keep II from falling
heavily on any one at this busy time
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
I'D OWENS BARN
Is BURNED DOWN
In GALLOWAY CO

Murray, KY, Dec. 19.-(Special)
"A barn filed with corn on the
farm of Ed Owen, near the Tennessee
river, was destroyed by an incendiary
fire Thursday night. Mr.. Owen Is
cashier of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank at this place and ha,
supported the county administration
in all efforts to put down night rid
ing. He runs a large farm and this
is the second barn belonging to him
that has been burned. Officers have
a good idea who is responsible foa
the burning and arrests are expected.
About $50 barrels of corn was in the
barn, which was total lose,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
THE HAMS CASE.

Flushing, l.. l., Dec. TO-
There was no hearing OF the
Hams case today. Attorneys
are busy examining witnesses to
discover what their stories viii
be. The prosecution apparently
checked the plan OF the defense
TO give the case to the jury
Thursday night In the belief that
they would acquit TO celebrate
Christmas at home. DaITin won't
complete his examination OF wit
nesses until the middle of the
week. The defense announced
that Hams father and mother
and Major Hams will be wit
nesses. Captain Hams may tes-
tify, but this is not settled.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Judge Wells Pleased.

Judge A. J. GL Wells. of Murray.
is here this afternoon comforting with
friends in regard to his race for ap-
pointment to a place on the states
board OF control. He is enthusiastic
over his prospects since Louisville
papers have made the claims that all
aspirants for the place have been
eliminated except himself and three
physicians from other sections Of the
state. orr
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Goes on Annual Trip.

Mr.. NJ. G. Sale, the veteran car
penter at the Illinois Central shops,
is preparing for his annual Christmas
hunt He will leave Wednesday eve
ming for Callowaytown, Tenn, and
will hunt game for about two weeks,
besides visiting old friends. This is
Mr.. Sales annual trip, and he looks
forward to IT every year. For the
past week he has been busy repair
ing and arranging his traps and guns
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

school library, Mr.. Finley wish
Ing to buy books with the money
but he was thwartei. Then Mr..
Graham's friends assert that II a
notice was received. II was not
sent by them. Stories, too, have
been circulated over the county
that Mr.. Finley had whipped a
school trustee; but a statement
Of their appreciation OF his work
has been signed by the patrons
of his district. and the one in
which he taught last year.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
COLORED CHILDREN HAVE
DIPHTHERIA AT OAKS

Diphtheria is prevalent among the
pupils OF the colored school near
Oaks station In the county, and the
school may be closed. There has
been one death out Of the four cases
that have developed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Deal Falls Through.

Princeton, KY. Dec. Especial
The tobacco deal with the Imperial
failed here owing to Felix Ewing in
sisting that the Imperial take all the
old crop in addition with the new.
The Imperial says the old crop was
badly handled and is useless to them.
Negotiations may be renewed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
HOLLAND TO HELP
REVOLUTIONISTS
AGAINST CASTRO

Hague, Dec. 1.-THE Dutch fleet
Is ordered to give every assistance to
the revolutlonists If an attempt is
made to overthrow the Venezuelan
government. officials believe this is
the easiets way to effect settlement
The report that Venezuela has de.
clared war is discredited here. II SO
Holland will only insist on indemnity
when hostilities end.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
KNOX for secretary of state.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. l9.-President
elect william n. Taft announces that
Sen. Philander c. Knox. OF Pennsyl-
vanla. has accepted the appointment
OF secretary OF state. He was form
erly attorney general and had the
support OF his own state for the Re-
publican presidential nomination.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Castro Orders Rifles.

Berlin, Dec. 19.-The Venezuelan
reports that Gomez has proclaimed
himself president have caused Castro
to order sc, 900 rifles. He announces
he will return soon and re-establish
his con.ro, of Venezuela. Castro is
now In sanitarium.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

Colombo. Ceylon. Dec. 19.-The
chamber of commerce and the Plant
ers' association OF Ceylon last night
gave an offielal banquet in honor of
the officers of the United States bat
tleship feet. The planters presented
to the fleet $4,000 pounds OF tea.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
squire Emery Dispenses Bliss.

Two marriage ceremonies were
performed by Magistrate G. W.
Emery at his Office on Legal Row to-
day, the fsrst couple being Roy Shook
ana Miss Lula Lynn, well known
young folks of the county. This after
noon he married J. w. Lans. Grand
Army veteran. OF Nebraska, and Mrs.
Nancy Cole. of Marion. III. IL was
the fourth marriage for the bride.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
In Police Court.

Housebreaking-John Boland, held
to answer. Breach of ordinance
Bob Gray, Joe Thomas, dismissed.
Obtaining property by false pretenses
will Blanks. held to grand jury.
Disorderly conduct-Pat Kelly, given
hours to leave city.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

Washington. Dec. ls.-Cab.net
gossip say that for secretary OF agri-
cultufe II Is practically conceded that
James Wilson, OF Iowa. will be con
tinued In the place for a year or
more.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
In Circuit Court.

VIII Beasly filed suit for divorce
from Kate Beasly. alleging abandon
|ment.
Fannie McGoodwln filed suit for
division of property owned Jointly by
the plaintiff and Charley Williams.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Deeds Filed.

The o. l.. Gregory Vinegar COM
pany filed a deed to all its real estate
property to the Gregory-Wa.laee
company. in consideration OF So and
other valuable considerations.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
II is Believed Footpads Assaulted and
Robbed Him at Tenth Street and
Broadway Last Night.
DIES AT RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL WITHOUT REGAINING
CONSCIOUSNESS WIFE AND CHILD ARRIVE AT NOON.

Morgan Cbrisy left Memphis 7:45
o'clock He has not been
found,
are no indications of scuhe The and
Clhrisy a man..
Morgan T. Chris railroad man of Memphis was
at Tenth street and Broadway dying
Skull Just the right
carried Riverside
O'Clock without regnng heavy blow
ueed budgeon
skull is hckest The police
walked after the
e Red Men and the Brotherhood of Railway
rived from Memphis train
shortly after midnight Walter
found Chsty lying breathing heavily
south side OF
mead just clear of the granite cubng
Lindsey notified Paromen Bead
station Chry
Dr. j. T. Reddk and
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
-Jack Nelson, county school of

Jack Nelson, county school Off
Ger, will be In no way affected by the
failure OF the school board TO appoint
a truant Officer, as his work is en-
tlrely different from school work. He
holds appointment by the county
Judge and paid by the county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Prisoner Murders His Jailer.

Hgbee f0-A hundred armed citizens are securing
country escaped the city Jail after killing
Guard Marshal Cain They threaten
Iynhing captured Fifty special deputies are guarding the
Officers arrested the three
and locked them up they visited opened
Are from escaped believed Cain wounded the fug
tive and capture $ though y
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
f. Hayden. Of Little Cypress, Is III
OF diphtheria.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Marriage Licenses.

James o'Bryant and oneida Bun
pous.
Roy Shook and Lula Lynn.
J. w. Lane and Mary NJ. Cole.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Latest Cabinet Conjectures Are
Wright, Newberry, Meyer, Kellogg,
Hitchcock, Wilson, Garfield, Loeb
Judge Jere Morton Dies.

Lexington. Ky, Dec. 1s.-(Spe-
cial)--Judge Jere Morton died last
night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Congress Adiourns.

Washington. Dee 19.-Both
houses OF congress adjourned until
January 4.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-19
Chicago Market.

The Rev. William Bourquln went
to Murray today to attend Sunday
school convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

had stabbed him. That is unworthy imputa-
toni" he cried. "Mr. Royson can tell you that the
papyrus was stolen. He rescued me from my as
sailants yes? Mrs Haxton is of it. and unless
l am mistaken Miss Fenshawe also is stranger to
the news seeing that second mate is greatly
in her confidence"
The older man, still watching the last wraiths of
the mirage, seemed to be deaf to the Austrian s
biting allusion to Irene. L did not look for such
web of deceit" he murmured. THE papyrus was
genuine, and l sought no other proof of honesty.
You say Mrs. Haxton and my granddaughter are in
this pact of silence. Let have their testimony.
Irene, as might be expected, Indignantly dis
claimed any sympathy with Won Kerbers methods.
Il heard by chance of the part Mr.. Royson took in
the affair at Marseilles" she said. my maid told
me- 1t was the gossip of the ship. Yet. when
questioned Mr. Royson himself he refused to discuss
from him by Baron Kerber. You forget. grand
dad how often you have told me that did not TN
derstand this undertaking sufficiently to justify my
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By LOUIS RACY
Drawing by James Montgomery Flase
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shawes manner when he turned excitedly to demand
an explanation from Kerber.
How far is it to the next oasis? :" came the query
Abdur Kad'r, shrewd judge of men, knew that he
must be explicit Sixty kilometers, honored one,"
he replied.
What! Nearly forty Englsh miles?'.
ct may be so, Effendi. In reckoning it is
twenty kos and one kos is three kilometers
But these Italians in the mirage. they must be
camped near water!
There is none nearer than the Well of Sueiman
Effendi"
is it possible that mirage would reveal so
clearly scene taking place at such distance? You
are sure about the sixty kilometers?
Quite sure, oh. worthy OF honor
Fenshawe was skeptical. But. whether Abdur
Kad'r's figures correct or not, there
gainsa wing the evidence of the mirage itself The
collapse of the undertaking was imminent. and the
mllionaire's tone exceedingly curt when he
called Won Kerber to conference.
THERE are certain matters which must be cleared
up now that Nature has assumed the role of
guide he said dryly. Il have been we'll aware
during the last few days that you were not able to
fix on the exact place described in the papyrus. 1
could pardon that We are in country where land
marks are bewilderingy alike, and therefore likely
to cause confusion But how comes it that
rivals go straight to the place we are in search
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

could be gracious and deferentially fattering
than she when she chose to exert herself And now
reality seemed to yield to unhealthy The substantial
fabric of close friendship between Fenshawe and
herself had crumbled before the fiery breath of the
wilderness.
FENsHAWE's first question told Dick that serious
dispute 1t has been stated" said the
millionaire, looking at him in a curously critical
way THAT valuable document stolen from
Baron Kerber at Marseilles What do you know
about t."
Dick, hourly expecting strenuous turn to the
placid marching and camping of the last few weeks.
was not taken unawares He had mapped out clear
line, and meant to follow it.
II regret to say that l cannot answer you, Mr..
Fenshawe, said he. meeting the older man. search
ing glance unf1inchngly.
why not?"
Because gave undertaking to that effect to
Baron Kerber"
But am your employer, not he
No, sir. That is not my view of the contract
signed"
Have you copy of that contract"
Yes"
will you show it to me?''
That is unnecessary" broke in Kerber with
a savage mpatience of the quasi judicial inquiry
which Fenshawe evidently bent on conducting
Il give Mr.. Royson full permission to answer any
iOn fC1 ir,b'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

one moment. If you wish to
know what happened at Mar
settles, why not ask Mr.. Royson
himself?"
Yes, said Fenshawe quiet
ly. that will be well. Send
for him, Irene"
For the moment Mrs.
Haxton was struck dumb with
foreboding. She too had be-
gun to doubt. Here in the
desert the buried treasure was
an intangible thing. So, live
millionaire being a more def
mite asset than the hoard of
a forgotten city, she had coolly
informed Won Kerber that if he
wished to improve his fortunes,
he would do we'll to pay atten-
ton to Miss Fenshawe, and
leave her free to win a wealthy
husband. 1t was a vil1ainous
pact; but it might have sue
ceeded, at any rate in Mrs.
Haxton's case, for no woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
THE
CHAPTER XII.
Wherein a Bisharin Camel
Becomes Useful

ITO the Arab every white
man is Frank. The
European invader was
given that name during the
First Crusade, and the Paynim
does not change appreciably
with the centuries But he has
learned to differentiate between
certain varieties of Frank; and
Abdur kad'r mumured male
dictions on the Italian species
as he watched the mirage
slowly fading into nothingness.
Though no one had told him
the ultimate objective of the
caravan, he felt that the pres
ence of Italian soldiers at the
nearest stopping place put a
bar to farther progress.
Under his bent brows the
-o..14 cLo,1y bo1 acted Eor-
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question you may put to him."
You do, Ell? You give per-
mission! Do you pay his
salary?" demanded the mil
lionaire Indignantly.
Eyes, on your behalf.
Surely the arrangement be-
tween us cannot be disputed.
l was to make all arrange
ments, yes?'
las my paid agent, you
should add"
Won Kerber swished one of
his boots viciously with a
riding whip. IF the agree
ment stands in the way" he
snarled. Il absolve Mr.. Roy
son from any promise he has
made. l wished to guard
against treachery. not to tie
him down to serve me ex-
clusively"
You asked for obedience
and a still tongue, Baron. l
have given you both,'' said
Dick.
There is your employer.
and mine-speak!"
Il have not much to say,
unless in the form of opinions.
were attacked at Marseilles,
self charged one of your assail-
.aling the papyrus. Beyond
little of your business: though.
md cablegrams which reached
places. it seems to have been
,ely known in London.
your Informant" asked Fen
r, named Forbes. He is not
1uainted with Baron Won Ker-
man Alfieri, of whom we have
/, employed private detectives.
course of events, discovered
md met Mr.. Forbes. 1t is only
Won Kerber to say that | have
is version of the charge brought
~ Alter"
aid the millionaire grimly.
no mistaking the inference to
m his words. Won Kerber was
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-03-08
NEW COURSE PROPOSED
FOR GRAND PRlX RACE
Auvergne Circuit Is Favored and
May Become Permanent
Track for Annual
Event

For some little time the Automobile
club of France has had under consid-
Grafton the project of esta blishing
somewhere in France circuit on which
the big annual races, such as the Grand
Prix, could be run each year instead
of changing aroupd from course to
course, with the attendant expense OF
preparing tho roads, erecting grand
stands, repair stations, etc. Several
circuits have been discussed, but opin-
ion seems to be veering round in favor
of the Auvergne course. It is estimated
that this could be prepared at cost
inside of year.
1t is Lointed out by NJ. Desson, a
delegate from the Automobile club Of
France, who has spent some time in
the Auvergne, thai this is the best cir
cult available. It would be convenient
ly situated with respect to Lyons, Bor-
deaux, Marseilles, Nantes, Bayonne,
Tours, the Loire and the north gener-
ally, while the P. L. NJ. railway ac-
complishes the distance from Paris to
Clermont in a matter of five hours.
Moreover, motorists from Germany,
Switzerland, Italy and Spain could
easily reach the spot. No cultivated
property would be encroached upon and
little difficulty is anticipated in con-
rection with the purchase formalities.
If constructed, the circuit would meas
ure forty kilometers, by virtue of two
endless parallel tracks of twenty kilo-
meters each, i1iteTconnected ~ a taf=
mel.
1t is proposed that the two tracks
combined should have a width Of
twenty-four meters, with a barrier
dc wn the center separating the two
telts and ditch along each outside
edge for drainage purposes. The grand
stands would, of course, overlook the
track from considerable elevation,
end it is suggested that a promenade
might be constructed, and possibly
hotels and restaurants erected. Near
by is the river Sioule, which, 1t is
stated, could furnish sufficient by
draulic power for giving the necessary
electric lighting facilities.