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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-25

278 acres miles south Of town, in the finest
neghborhood in the county, a large two
story house, 2 large barns, tobacco barns,
hayshed wagon shed, COW house, granary,
buggy house, ice house. good cabins, meat
house. hen houses etc. Well watered, and
has splendid crops of orchard grass clover,
timothy and wheat growing on it. An ideal
stock and grain farm, and money maker
sos acres, 10 miles south of town, on the Clarks-
vile pike, and close to R. R. station on the
l. C. road, near school house, and with all
modern Improvements. This is as fine a
body of land as you can find anywhere, and
produces large quantities of wheat, corn,
hay and tobacco. Has 40 to so acres fine
timber, tobacco barns, large stock barn,
hay shed, cabins, windmill and tank, and
all improvements necessary to first class
farm If you are looking for something
extra at bargain don't fail to see this place.
222 acres, miles south of Garrettsburg-10O
acres of this is in timber, containing a lot
of red and white oak and poplar, 2-story
brick dwelling, tobacco barns, l stable, 4
cabins, and other necessary Improvements.
This place is offered at a real bargain.
200 acres. near Pembroke, rich land and well
improved. Runs right up to within a-mile
of the best little town on earth.
18 acres Just outside the corporate limits Of
Hopkinsville splendid house and all neces-
sary out buildings. Just the very best
place you know of to raise chickens and run
a garden andifrut farm
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
CHANCELLOR ASQDITH GOES TO BIARRlTz
TO ACCEPT PREMIERSHIP OF ENGLAND
Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man Resigns on Account Of
Ill Health and King Acts.

London. April 6,-Chancellor of
Exchequer Asquith left today for
Biarritz to receive from King Edward
the offer of premiership and to ac-
cept it. 1t was officially announced
that the king has accepted the resig-
nation of Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man. British prime minister. Sir Hen
rvs condition remains unchanged, ac-
cording to his physicians bulletin
posted The king, in telegraphing his
acceptance of the premier's resigna-
|tlon, conveyed an expression OF re-
gret and esteem with best wishes for
Sir Henry's recovery.
The king summoned Herbert II. As
auith, chancellor of exchequer, and
the later will start for Biarritz, where
the king is sojournng.
The chancellor who has been act
ing premier in the place of Sir Henry
Campbell Zimmerman, called meet
ing of the cabinet to submit the pre-
mier's resignation and discuss the
course of business.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06

pathize with those engaged in tobacco
growing and in the agricultural pur-
suits generally, and stand ready to
condemn in all legitimate ways any
measure or course towards them,
whether in trade or otherwise, which
would Cypress them or deprive them
of their just rewards, or the fruits of
their toll But no well thinking or
citizen can, or ought to,
sympathize with, or even tolerate
night assaults on its citizens, white
or black, in utter disregard of the
laws of our state, and the protection
of its citizens.
Combinations, for good, are COM
mendable, and are encouraged by the
law, so | take it, that no one con-
demns tobacco associations, or any
other peaceful methods, on the part
of tobacco growers and farmers, for
the betterment of their condition.
1t is said, however, that the to-
bacco associations are in no way re-
sponsible for the prevalent lawless-
ness in our midst at this time. | have
often so thought myself, and have so
expressed myself, but We cannot gain
say the fact that the impression is
gaining ground, and strongly prevails,
that out of these associations grew
the lawless bands now known as
might riders" At any rate, the fact
confronts us. that there were no
night riders until after the ,organi
cation of the associations, and whether
these unlawful bands and their out
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06

was occupied by the address and
throughout the entire time the jury.
which is largely composed of repre-
sentative farmers, gave the court
rapt attention and from the express
sions on their faces gave hearty en-
dorsement. They retired to their
room Immediately at the conclusion
of the charge and assisted by Com
monwealth's Attorney John G. Lovett
and County Attorney Alben Barley.
began an investigation of the Jail
cases.
In addition to the ordinary duties
of the grand jury and the investiga-
ton of the night riding charges, there
are two murder charges to be investi-
gated and an unusually large number
of prisoners in Jail charged with mis-
demeanors and felonies. These cases
under the law and the courts in
structions must be taken up first and
lit is probable that a week or more
will elapse before the inquiry into the
sending of threatening letters and the
alleged formation of the kuklux will
be begun.
The officers of the grand jury are:
R J. Hovekamp, foreman; c. NJ. Har-
rison, sheriff; John Rock, clerk.
The only business transacted by the
jury this morning was the organza-
ton for business, b. j. Hovecamp,
being chosen foreman, c. NJ. Harrison
sheriff, and John Rock, clerk. This
afternoon the body began active work
taking up the jail cases first.
Tomorrow morning the petit jury
will be empaneled and the work OF
trying the cases now on the docket be-
gun. The murder charge against
Alex Wade, and some robbery charg-
es are on the docket and probably
will be tried. The murder charge
against Monroe Bacon is docketed for
Thursday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
BENTON IN GALA
ATTIRE TODAY IN
HONOR OF GUESTS

Benton, Ky, April ESPECIALLY
The bright spring weather brought
what Is conceded the largest crowd
that ever came to this place on
"Tater day" which is the annual
spring festival in Marshall county.
The first Monday in April, which is
county court day. has long been set
apart as a time when Marshall coun-
~ farmers bring their seed potatoes
10 town TO he sold and by 10 o'clock
this morning the court square was
well lined with wagons loaded Will.
the vegetables. and perched on each
wagon the owner energetcally cried
out the superiority of his particular
kind.
Several street fakirs held promi-
nent positions on the corners, while,
the small boy and his tub of red lem
onade made his first appearance for
the season. A detachment of the Saliva
lion Army from the Paducah post
was also here and number of ser
vices were held.
In the afternoon r. l.. Barnett, the
state organizer for the Farmers
union, spoke to large crowd in the
court house He has made several
speeches here and the organization
has a strong membership in the
county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
Well Known Men With Capital
Will Open Big House in Pa.
ducah Next Month.
Bardwell and Fulton Men Are
Interested.
HAVE NOT CHOSEN LOCATION

Paducah is to have anotherswhole-
sale grocery to add to the seven ex-
cellent concerns of this character in
the city now. Articles of incorpora-
ton will be filed within few days b.
w. b. Mills, OF Paducah; J. w. Turk,
OF Bardwell, and p. b. (Gene) Cue
dry. OF Fulton, organizing the COM
pany. The paid in capital will be
$4,000. which will be Increased as
the development of the business war
rants.
The new company is composed OF
men of ability and will at once as
sumo rank with the leading wholesale
firms of the city. Mr.. W. Il. Mills IS
resident OF Paducah. He has beet.
representing the Simmons Hardware
company in this territory for a num-.
Der OF years and Is successful sales
man and business man. Mr.. Guedry
has been with Covlngton Bros. for A
number of years and resides at Fun
ton. lie Is one OF the best hustlers
going out of Paducah. Mr. Turk Is a
capitalist of Bardwoll and Identified
with a number OF successful enter
prises
MIR Mills will be president of the
company and Mr.. Guedry will be the
buyer. These gentlemen sever their
present connections May is. and the
new firm will start business May Is.
The location has not yet been def
nitely decided upon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
Grand Jury Empaneled This Morning at
10 O'clock and Judge William Reed
Delivers a Strong Charge.
URGES THEM TO UPHOLD THE LAWS
Names of Men Who Are Responsible for
Indictments Against Evil Doers--First
Days Session Of the April Term.

Probably the most thorough and
far reaching announcement of night
riding, its instigators and the MEM
bers of the lawless bands themselves
that has yet emanated from any civil
officer of the state was contained in
the forceful charge of Judge William
Reed at the converting of the grand
jury to serve at the April term of the
terminal division of the circuit court,
which began this morning.
The court began his charge by inn
pressing upon the members of the
jury the fact that the work before
them was of the most sacred import
ance and that upon their actions de-
pended whether or not the court him.
self and the prosecuting officers could
perform their part of the duty of
bringing malefactors to justice. In
his remarks upon night riding Judge
Reed insisted that If there was any
member of the jury, who through
fear, sympathy or for any reason
could not do his full duty in bring
ing indictments against parties band
ing themselves together for unlawful
purpose, threatening and intimidating
citizens and officers of the law, he
should arise from his seat and ask to
be excused. and whether he cared to
give his reasons for such a course or
not the court would gladly allow him
to go.
In reference TO the tobacco grow
ers' association the court said that it
has been claimed by the managers
that it had nothing to do with night
riding and that he himself had so be-
lieved and expressed himself on Other
occasions, yet the fact remains that
no night riding occurred until after
the association was organized and that
possibly the speakers denouncing the
tobacco trust last fall had aroused
farmers far beyond their intention,
and at any rate, had sown the wind
and now the public is reaping the
whirlwind.
Judge Reeds charge in its entirety
embraced all matters subject to i'm,
quiry by grand jury.
So thorough and complete were the
instructions given that an hours tim>
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
BARN is BURNED

Sharp, April Especial The
barn of John Crit Story, tobacco
grower, residing two miles from
Sharp, was destroyed early last night
by a mysterious fire. No fire HAD
been around the barn and 1t is un-
known how the fire originated unless
it was incendiary. Several tons of
hay and much feed was destroyed
Also calf tied in the barn was
burned. The fire was fought with
buckets, and the flames did no.
spread. The loss will be several hun
dred dollars,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
Court Orders.

After the grand jury had been en-
paneled and the reports of the vari-
GUS civil. officers were received and
sworn to, the appearance docket Of
civil cases was called and a large
number of orders made. The follow
ing judgments were entered
5. Langsdorf VS.. Sanderson & COM
pany, $64.29.
Bernheim Distilling company VS..
Lee Robertson, SAG.
NJ. ]. Ryan VS.. Lee Dobertson,
SEQ.
Friedman-Keiler VS.. G. A. Chand'
Ter, sS4.97.
Templeton VS.. Hart. s63.
Jones VS.. Roberts. $500.
Friedman, Keller company VS.. A.
A. Adkins, s52.55.
Harris. Davis company VS.. S. L..
Dale. s462.22.
NJ. e. Mallory VS.. w. w. English,
s95.15.
Scudder-Gale company vs. w. 8.
~ DiitH, Sfsfsfo.
Commonwealth VS.. G. A. Chandler.
forfeiture, 500,
The following cases were dis
missed: Locomotive Engineers as
ISOLATION VS.. Eva B. Winfree; Flora
Tyree VS.. l.. Earl Griffith; Friedman.
Keller & company VS., Stth e. Vim
cent
The mandate of the court of ap.
peas was filed in the cases against
the Mechanics and Farmers bank and
the N, C. G. st. L. railroad. charged
with failing to have the word "incor-
porated" displayed in front of the
Offices. Both concerns were fined at
the last term of court, but the lower
courts decision was reversed by the
court of appeals and the actions were
dismissed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
EVENING sun Is
OFFICIAL PAPER
OF PADUCAH NOW

AT the regular meeting of the lower
board of the general council tonight
the communication will be submitted
by the city attorney appointing the
Paducah Evening Sun, the official
city paper for the year. At the same
time Mayor James p Smith will re-
port the resignation of Councilman
David Flournoy and the appointment
OF B. W. Cornelison to fill the vac
fancy.
The ordinance apportioning the
river front space will also be reported
in its revised form. 1t is probable
also that the Paducah and Cairo in
terurban line will ask for a fran
chise.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06


II becomes necessary in the course
of this charge that / should comment
on certain unfortunate conditions now
existing In our state, which, | regret
to say, ought to bring the blush of
shame to every lover of his state and
the laws under which he lives and re,
ceives protection.
At this time in almost every section
of our state there exists organized
bands of lawless men, who, under the
cover of night and with masked faces
are seeking to terrorize good citizens,
destroy property, and, If necessary in
the furtherance of their designs, take
human life.
Gentlemen, 1t is sad thought In
this twentieth century, when civiliza-
tion, religion, prosperity and the love
of our country are supposed to have
reached their zenith. that these con-
ditons should exist, and that good
citizens are made to feel that they
are no longer secure in their lives and
property, but we are confronted with
the painful fact that they do exist,
and must be met fearlessly.
AS an officer of the law, whose dut,
It is to aid in its enforcement, and on
whom the public is dependent and
must to great extent rely for its
enforcement, ! propose to speak not
however harshly, but boldly and fear
lessly, concerning these conditions.
There are doubtless but few per-
sons, II any, who do not properly sym
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
DR.. CHAMPION is
UNDER BOND FOR
HIS APPEARANCE

The other three men indicted for
completely in the night rider raid on
Birmingham, Marshall county. ap-
peared In Benton today and gave bond
for their appearance in circuit court,
Marshal McCullom. Of Kuttawa, ar
rested Dr. Will Champion, reputed
leader of the night riders, and DR..
Champion gave bond and was not
locked up.
Reports from, Galloway county are
that one or two night rider notices
have been served since the soldiers
appeared, but these can not be sub
stantiated.
Soldiers went from Marion to Col
den Pond. Trigg county, where numer
Gus outrages have occurred.
The telephones have been kept bus
today by inquiries into reports of
clashes between soldiers and night
riders. Benton, Murray. Marion and
Princeton being successfully men
toned as the probable scene of battle.
with casualties on both sides estt
mated at from, eight to twenty.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
MERRY WIDOWS IN CHURCH

Since the spring millinery with
the broad brims and flower gar
dens Of the "Mcrry Widow" hats
has come out, the minister's of
the churches are facing the same
old problem. Last night The
Rev. VI. T.. Dodd. pastor of the
First BaDtist church, said the
deacons Of the church have con-
sidcred passing a resolution,
asking the women in the congre-
cation to remove their hats dur
ing the service. DIR. Dodd heart
lily indorsed the resolution, and
hoped that il would he passed
this week, and become effective
next Sunday. In commenting ON
the problem DIR. Dodd said: "lf
the few hats I have seen are a
sample of the springs millinery,
il is not ludicrous problem, but
n serious one"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE

Grahamville. April 6. Especial y
Grahamville's Law and order league
was organized Saturday. and all the
prominent citizens and farmers were
charter members. Much enthusiasm
was evinced at the meeting and Dr.
IS z. Holland was elected president
unanimously, and Robert Graham was
chosen vice presluent.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
OPERATORS MEET

indianapolis, April Ohio, In
diana, Illinois and Pennsylvania soft
coal operators are meeting here to-
day. 1t Is understood the Illinois
operators are standing in the way of a
joint call for an interstate meeting.
Illinois operators prefer a district set
Element of the troubles with miners.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
DECEMBER SHOOTS
POOR MAY BECAUSE
OFNHIS JEALOUSY

Pittsburg, April 6.--S. l.. Gardner
a wealthy coal operator, of Mckee :
Rocks, today shot and killed Dorothy
Bradley and then probably shot him
self. The Bradley girl was chum
OF Gardeners daughter. He is said to
have been infatuated and became
jealius when young man accom-
panied her to his home from church.
Early today he purchased a revolver
and called at the Bradley home and
killed her. He is 60 years old.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
Text of Judge Reeds Charge to the Grand Jury.

breaks came from what is called by
some, the "inner circle of these as,
sociations, or whether the associa-
tions have anything to do with the
lawlessness now prevailing, 1t is GER
tain, that to a great extent they are
held responsible therefor, either justl1
or unjustly, in the eyes of the public.
1t may be that while some year or
more ago, our politicians and public
speakers were descanting on the to-
bacco trust and the relations of the
growers thereto, they disseminated
more discord and dissatisfaction
among our tobacco growers and farm
ers than they intended, and that GER
tain of our citizens have concluded
to execute the violence, it is said,
some of them then taught. In other
words. these gentlemen, unwittingly,
doubtless, sowed the wind from which
the public is now reaping "a whirl-
wind"
But so far as concerns the enforce
ment of the law, it is wholly imma-
terial from what source this lawless-
ness springs, or has, its origin, suffice
it to say, it Is the outgrowth of crimi-
nal combinations. whose purposes are
perverted. and persons who are men,
bers thereof and engaged in carrying
out the purposes and designs of such
combinations, are the worst violator,
of the law, which could infest any
civilized community, and their depre-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
MORGAN is ILL

London, April 6.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan was suddenly taken Ill, accordins
to news dispatch ffom Rome. Dr..
Baldwin, the American, was sum-
|moned.
Nine persons were killed and five
probably fatally injured and a score
hurt by the collapse of the Yori
hotel annex. The structure was old.
A gas explosion is thought to be the
cause.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
Must Live C'hcapIy.

Louisville. Ky. April s. Especial
Night riders invaded Henry county
Ind, and burned the tobacco factory
belonging to zachariah Taylor. They
left note, telling him If he did moi
live on $50 a month thereafter he
would have trouble.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
CHARGES BRIBERY
AGAINST MEMBERS
OF LEGISLATURE

Frankfort Ky, April 6. tSpeciai)
Judge Stout this morning ordered
the grand jury to investigate the
charges of bribery against certain
members OF the legislature in connec-
ton with the senatorial race. He
says 1t is commonly reported that
they did not carry out the wishes OF
their constituents and that bribery
was responsible.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
REV. D. L. NELSON

Benton, Ky. April 6.-tSpecialD
The Rev. d. l.. Nelson, SO years
old, well known Christian preacher
of Fair Dealing, died yesterday of
tuberculosis after a lingering illness.
He was a native of the county and Is
survived by eight children. lie was
buried at Fair Dealing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
cHAs, R. ROSE ILL

Word was received here that
Charles r. Rose ia critically III of
rheumatism at Springfield. ILL.,. and
his sister, Mrs. James p. Smith, went
to Springfield yesterday to be at his
bedside. Mr.. Rose is chief clerk IN
the Office of his father. who is secre-
tary of the state of Illinois.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
STATES UPHELD

Washington, April 6.-Vicksburg's
right to tax the Yazoo and Mississippi
railroad under the new state constitu-
ton is upheld by the supreme court.
Kentucky's right to tax distilled
spirits in bonded warehouses of the
United States, without violating fed
eral statutes is upheld in supreme
court.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
JUDGE CANTRILL DEAD

Louisville. Ky, April 6. (Special)
Judge Cantrill died at Georgetown
at 5: 80 o'clock Sunday morning. He
tried Caleb Powers three times for
conspiring to kill William Goebel and
was serving on the court of appeals
bench. when compelled to resign on
account of Ill health.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
MRS. STUART DYING

Mrs. Kate Wilson Stuart. who con
Quoted kindergarten in this city,
and formerly taught In the public
schools. is believed to be dying OF
creeping paralysis at Riverside hos
pital. She has no relatives in this
country. her sister residing at Glas-
gov. Scotland Her husband. a
teacher OF languages. died in this city
few years ago.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06

Pensacola. April 6.-street car
conductors and motormen struck to-
day in sympathy with men who were
and ordered to report for
work three times daily. ~
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
SOUTH'S PROSPERITY

Washington, April 6.-President
Finley, of the Southern Railway, after
trip through the south. declares
that the situation is fully as favorable
to the early revival of business pros
perlty. as that in any other section OF
The country. AlG
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
ALDRICH BILL

Washington, April 6.-Representa-
tive Hill informed the president that
a poll of the house shows the Aldrich
bill will fail of passage. Hill told
the president there is strong senti-
ment for the creation of federal com
mission, which shall work during the
congressional recess to submit a re-
port at the next session.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
THE GRAND JURY.

Robert Chambers, farmer; II.
$. Barnett. grocer; w. +. Cock.
rel, farmer; Mike kettler,
boarding house; TheO. Luigs,
farmer: J. r. Doyle, farmer; J.
W. Hobbs, farmer; w. II. Yon-
ker, farmer; C.. NJ. Harrison,
farmer; u. T. Humphrey, farm
err; Is. J. Hovekamp, farmer;
John Rock, manufacturer.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-06
JUDGE DENOUNCBS
NIGHT RIDERS AT
WINCHESTER, KY.

Winchester, Ky, April 6. Especial
Judge Benton charged the grand
jury to investigate raids. the scraping
of tobacco beds and barn burning. He
denounced night riders.