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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
William Mercer, Popular |. c.
Carman, Called Suddenly
From Earth.
Expires Before Medical Aid
Reaches Him.
OTHER DEATHS IN THE COUNTY

Before medical aid could be sum-
moned. Mr.. William Mercer, 927
Broadway, popular carman, died
this morning about 10 O'Clock at his
home OF acute indigestion. Fifteen
minutes before he was at work ana
was seized with an acute pain In his
chest ana he was compelled TO quit
work, lie reached his home and
dropped into a chair in the hall. A
few minutes later. after whispering
a few words TO his family. he dies
while sitting In the chair.
Mr.. Mercer was born In Northern
England, but when years old came
10 America with his parents. EIgh-
teen years ago he came to Paducah
and had resided in the city since. He
was a popular employe OF the car de-
partment OF the Illinois Central rail-
road shops and member OF the
brotherhood OF Railway Carmen. H.
had been complaining OF palms In his
chest for several weeks. but had been
able to continue his work.
Besides his wife he left three chill
dren: Mrs. w. W. Williamson. OF
Chicago. Miss Nellie Mercer and Mr..
Charles Mercer. OF Paducah. Three
brothers and one sister survive: Mrs.
Lizzie Reno. OF New Albany. Ind;
Thomas Mercer OF Fulton; Walter NJ.
Mercer, OF Herrin, H.. and A. ID.
Mercer. 633 South Thirteenth street.
All relatives have been telegraphei
and will arrive TO attend the funeral
and burial.
Mr.. Mercer was a man or quiet
habits. but had many friends. He
took an interest In fraiernal organi-
zation and was a member OF the Ben
Hur and the Plain City lodge OF
Masons. He was a member OF the
Broadway Methodist church.
The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the resi-
dence. BY the Rev. G. r sullivan,
pastor OF the Broadway Methodist
church. The burial will be in Oak
Grove cemetery with the services by
the Masons
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
WELLS COMES OUT
WHEN POLICEMAN'S
AK GRAZES SKIN
Had to be Chopped Out Like a
Postum But He Finally
Was Landed.
Lively Search For Boarding
House Scrapper.
HE STABBED HIS ANTAGONIST

After chopping up the floor to a
houseboat, the police pulled Mark
Wells. a young man charged with
malicious cutting, out OF the hold
and arrested him. The police had
almost given up the search, but
curiosity prompted them to peer down
a hatchway. Wells is accused of cut
ting r. c. Kesterson about the face.
arms and legs last night. The cut
ting is not serious.
Kesterson and Wells were at sup
per at a boarding house on North
Third street last night and words
over a former dispute resulted to
blows. Wells says that Kesterson
knocked him down, and he then drew
his knife. Seven wounds were made
on the face, arms and legs OF Kester-
son. He was able to be on the streets
today after his wounds were dressed.
After the cutting Wells skipped
out and Patrolmen Charles Clark.
Gillian and Holt started to search for
him. His shantyboat, which is
moored below the Illinois Central
rdllIodu lncllnSf was visited twice, Dut
no one was in. A friends house was
visited and later the police saw
man answering the description OF
Wells enter the houseboat. The pa
trolmen swoopei down, but the cat
was out of the bag. Between IL and
l O'Clock this morning a light was
seen in the houseboat. Quietly the
police slipped down, but when they
stepped on the boat the light was ex-
tinguished. No response was given
to knocks, and the door was knockes
in with an ak. The boat was searched
to no avail until one oficer. peeping
down hatchway. saw Wells fiat in
the hold of the boat with revolver
in his hand. He refused to come out
and the policemen took axes and
chopped up the Aoor. Wells handed
over the pistol when the blade OF the
ak shaved his body. He crawled out
and apologized to the police for caus-
ing them so much trouble.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Mrs. Lee Alternately.

The funeral OF Mrs. Lee Alternately
was held yesterday at the Bethel
church. by the Rev. Mr.. Brassheld.
The burial was in the Blllingsby oeme
terry. Mrs. Alternately died Thursday
afternoon after a short illness with
pneumonia. Besides her husband,
she left Ave children: George. Al
fred. Grundy. OFT and Tel Allen.
George Allen Is the nominee OF the
Democratic party for county asses
sor Mrs. Alternately had lived in
McCracken county many years. and
was a Christian woman with many
friends.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
C0rtely0u's Future

New York, Dec. IA. T. Wood
ward, chairman of the trustees of the
Union Trust company. denied the re.
port that Cortelyou will become presl-
dent of the Union on his retirement
from the cabinet, succeeding Edward
King. Despite the denial the report
is credited in financial circles.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
RICHARD ERNST
WINS CONTESTS
In TWO COUNTIES

Louisville. Ky, Dec. ~. Especially
Ernst forces won In both the Ken
ton and Campbell contests before the
state central committee.
The contests are as follows:
John j. Craig was elected head OF
the Republican organization in Cow
ington. and Theodore MARI head of
the organization in Newport by the
delegates chosen to the state Repub-
lean convention in Louisville, which
Instructed for Taft. A contest was
made against the election Of those
delegates and the credentials commit
tee unanimously declared that the
Craig Marz-Ernst delegates were
fairly elected and the convention
adopted that finding by a unanimous
vote.
Now Mr. Rudolph Berlie is contest
ing the place of Mr.. Craig and Mr..
Chris Mellus the place of Mr.. MARI.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Machinists Elect

Officers for next year were elected
last night by the Machinists union,
No. 1873. The new officers will be in.
stalled January s, when a program
will be followed by a smoker. The
officers elected we're: J. r. Thomp-
son, president; JEFF Bell, vice presi.
dent: Percy Parker, recording secre-
tary; August Schafer, financial secre.
tary; Hershall Ellis. conductor; Kari
Knowles. inside sentinel; p. e
Cheek, trustee.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
What Pryor Wants,

Washington. Dec. i2.-Col. Ike
Pryor, Of Texas, chairman of the
Trans-Mississippi congress, is trying
to induce congress to pass laws rec
commended by the last session of that
body, urging the amendment of the
interstate commerce law to allow the
commission to pass on proposed rate
advances before they are promulgated
He also wants a law compelling rail-
roads to pay. shippers demurrage, II
cars are not furnished within a GER
tain time after being requested.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Terrible Race

New York, Dec. 1.-THE last day
OF the six day bicycle race found the
leaders riding stronger. other riders
are using drugs. Numerous hot
sprints were due TO the efforts OF
Walthour and Root to regain lost
lap. Leaders are all watching close
ly and every attempt to gain is
checked. Noon recorded 2.54S
miles and four laps. The previous
record was 531 miles. Ruttstol.
MacFarland, Moran. Hill and Demara
are leading.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
HOIST ON HIS OWN PETARD WAS GREEK
FRUIT DEALER In POLICE COURT TODAY

Chief Collins gave Caporal a no.
tlce that he must take his own
peanut machine. popcorn pepper
and fruit display from the
streets. which were probably
more serious obstruction than
NikRs' stand.
The warrant Is the result OF a
commercial feud that has been
waged among the Sicilian fruit
dealers for some time. and while
they all watched the proceedings
in court very closely they could
not appreciate the humor that
the attorneys and spectators
seemed to get out of II.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
General Murray Ordered to
Philippines and Hawaii to
Estimate Cost of Fortified
lions.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The revela-
ton that secret service officers for
some time have been watching GER
tain members Of congress is causing
the greatest speculation whether they
intend to continue the practice. The
general belief is they have reports re-
garding certain members which will
make interesting reading and are
ready TO be made public II the fight
becomes very hot.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Pastors Work Appreciated

In recognition of his excellent work
in charge of the Paducah circuit
Methodist churches the board of stew
ards met at Lone Oak and increased
the salary of the Rev. w. J. Naylor
s235. The stewards elected NJ. L.
Jones, president, and w. A. Middle
ton. secretary and treasurer. They
apportioned the expenses as follows:
Lone Oak. $3.50; Lebanon, SIS;
Massac. s175; Melber, 500; McKen-
dree. 5000: Salem, 500. The Rev.
w. ]. Naylor will preach tomorrow
morning at Massac and in the after
noon at Melber at 3 o'clock.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Tobacco Men TO Met AGAIN.

Hopkinsville. Ky, Dec. IAN
other meeting of those farmers who
want loose sales of tobacco and GER
tain concessions from the Planters
Protective association will be held
here next Monday afternoon. Moth
ing has been given out as to what
they expect to do at the meeting. the
call merely requesting "all farmers
and growers of tobacco and Others
interested in this industry" to be
present ito consider further the pres
ent situation and conditions"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Castro i'm France

Paris, Dec. lat is announce
that Castro has agreed to the pro-
posal of the French Gable company
to settle its claim for VenezuelaA
seizure Of its property. The exact
terms are not determined. The COM
'pany first asked a million dollars
damages. II is believed 1t has re-
coded greatly from this demand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Lyon County Tobacco Planters in
Convention at Kuttawa to Decide
Whether to Break Away from Pool
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THAT BRYAN MULE.

Cumberland, VI. ID. Dec. f2.-
Frank Perdew telegraphed MFR.
Bryan, demanding the trick mule
which was given the Nebraskan
during the campaign. Bryan
jokingly promised 20 give the
mule TO the county making the
highest percentage of gain in the
election. Per1ew claims that
Allegheny county. making 22.5
per cent gain. has the largest
shown In the returns. He says
he needs the mule i'm his bust
ness.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Rodr Found Under TrestIe.

The lifeless body of Henry Matchen
a negro, was found. under the trestle
of the Tennessee river bridge near
Grand rivers yesterday by Henry
Braggett and Rufus Jones, white men,
1t is not known how Matchen came
to his death. He was the son of Gus
Matchen, Of Kuttawa. A coroner's
inquest will be held at Grand Rivers
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Hydrophobia From Sausage

Winchester, Pa, Dec. 12.-Mabei
and John Vanhorn, 16 and years
old, are dead from hydrophobia.
Three other members of the family
are seriously sick. Authorities. are
investigating and declared the vic
tins contracted the disease through
eating sausage. The butcher denies
knowing the meat was tainted.
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(Continued on Page Four.)
Estimate Generous

Hawesville, KY, Dec. 10. Special.)
in testifying in the Parrish case
Receiver Pedley, who said a half mill
lion of securities on loans were worth
less. today said he had been over
generous in estimating the value of
the notes, etc.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12

their numbers sufficiently to be able
to control the situation by joining
the Democrats in a fight on the rules.
The insurgents" claim the Demo-
Gratis in order to bring about a
change in the rules. while in the
sixty-frst congress. they say, they
will need but "a Republican Mem
bers.
Friendly TO Cannon.
While several Of those present at
the "insurgents" meeting are for
Cannon for speaker they made 4
plain that they greatly desire a
change in rules.
There were no expressions except
those of friendly feeling for the
speaker" said Mr.. Hepburn after the
meeting. mo one said anything
against Cannon" He said the gem
eral feeling was that, IL under rules
the house must have a despotic leader
there was no one they would rather
have than Uncle joe"
One OF the suggestions made at the
meeting was to increase the mem
bership OF the rules committee OF
the house and In this connection II
has been proposed to have this COM
mittee elected by the members of the
house, instead Of being named by the
speaker.
The election In like manner of Il
committee on committees. 10 perform
duties similar to the similar body 10
the senate. also has been proposed by
the leaders in the movement. An
other plan proposed is to set two
Thursdays apart each month for con-
sideration OF bills on the house cal
ondar and the remaining Thursdays
for consideration OF measures on the
union calendar.
Among those at the meeting were
Representative Hepburn and Hub
bard. of Iowa: Townsend and Nc
Laughln, OF Michigan; Davis, Lind
bergh and Volstead, of Minnesota
Cooper. Nelson. Esch and Morse, OF
Wisconsin: Pollard. Hindshaw and
Kinkaii. OF Nebraska.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Is ON IN EARNEST
ALONG BROADWAY
Rush Will Begin Properly
Next Tuesday When Pay
Car Comes In.
Wholesale Trade is Excellent
by Report.
PROSPECTS FOR NEXT YEAR
FOR NEXT YEAR


Christmas shopping has not been
what it should this week, although
the retail dealers are well pleased
with the trade. The shoppers from
the territory surrounding Paducah
have made bulk Of the trade, while
Paducah shoppers have left the main
buying for next week. Next week
will be a real Christmas. Beginning
Tuesday night practically all the re-
tail stores will remain open until
Christmas. Railroad people spend
their Christmas money next week, as
the pay car will arrive Wednesday.
Business with some wholesale deal
ers has been good, while other whole
sale dealers have had quiet bust
ness. One wholesale dealer in dry
goods this morning said: "Our bust
ness has been quiet, because the trade
is over, and we do not expect to have
ANY heavy orders until next year,
when the statesmen will take to the
road with new samples of spring and
summer goods. Collections are good
and our business will run over that
OF last year"
Grocery dealers have had a good
trade. A wholesale grocer said:
This has been another rush week
with us. with almost every line OF
goods moving freely. We have had
more trade than we could attend to
with ease"
Farmers Prospects.
Farmers are shucking corn or chop
ping the winter wood. What wheat
has been planted in the Purchase is
reported to be in good shape. A seed
dealer said: There Will be a short
age of the wheat yield next year, as
well as all kinds OF grasses. The
drouth is the cause OF II, too. The
ground was too hard and dry to SOW
wheat, and II was too late TO SOW
much after the rain fell. What is in
the ground is looking well. although"
Building has been better in Padu-
cab at present than in the past IS
months. which will help all lines of
business. Two new buildings on
Broadway near the business district
are under construction. with much
little work and repair jobs about the
|city. Several merchants are contem-
plating making extensive improve
ments to their business houses after
the holiday trade.
Tobacco is moving slow, but there
is a small increase. With some damp
warm weather the farmers will be-
gin to bring in the weed. Stahl &
company will open the buying season
Tuesday, while the loose leaf sales
have been good.
Broadway's Aspect.
Broadway certainly looks like
Christmas now. since all the displays
of the stores are on exhibition. Pa
ducah retail stores have a well merit
ed reputation for effective interior
decorations. and for handsome win
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Adam God" Weakens

Kansas City. Dec. 12.-'Adam
God and wife, Mrs. Pratt, and seven
teen others were arraigned on the
charge of first degree murder for kill
ing Patrolman Dalbow. Sharp was
too unnerved to plead. Others insist
ed they didn't kill nobody" The
magistrate entered a plea OF not
guilty for all.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Wen Known Colored Man Dies.

FINS Campbell. a we'll known col
ored man of the city. died yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock at his home,
us Washington street. For many
years he has been a porter for Mr..
Charles w. Rodfus.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Secret Service Man Been Watching
Congressman, and President Holds
Report That Will be Interesting
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GAINESVILLE OUTRAGE.

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Dec. ~
A tobacco barn and its contents.
consisting OF 10000 pounds of
tobacco, was destroyed by fire
Thursday night. The barn was
owned by Drew Ferreil and was
valued Mt $1,000, with no insur-
ance. IL was the work Of inceD-
diaries, tenants OF the farm hav-
ing seen several men run from
the burning building. Officers
are making am investigation and
sensational developments are ex-
pected.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Ethel Emerson Improving.

Ethel Emerson, the young woman,
who accidentally shot off her left
hand this week, is improving rapidly.
She lives on houseboat about eight
miles up the Tennessee river, but was
able to come to the doctor to have
her arm dressed today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Persian Battle

Odessa, Dec. IA message from
Tabriz says hGndreds OF Persian revo-
lutionists were killed and wounded in
a battle with roya. troops. Rebels at.
tackled the soldiers, but were re-
pu.sei
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Fertilization Expenses.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Brigadier
General Murray Is ordered to the
Philippines and Hawaii to Inspect fort
lficatlons and prepare estimates of
cost OF completing the defenses. Con-
gress will be asked to make appro-
priations according to his recommend
atoms
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
German Dreadnausht

Berlin. Dec. l2.--The ibattleship
Posen. the fourth of the Dreadnaught
type in Germany. is launched at Kiel.
Princess Raiclin chrlstened It. The
tonnage is 1880, speed 10 knots.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
CLOUDY

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday
Not much change in temperature
Highest temperature yesterday, 3d.
lowest today, SO.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12

The Rev. j. W. BACKYARD went to
this morning to conduct
quarterly conference.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
New Record for Speed.

Washington. Dec. IA new rec
ord In the transaction OF public bust
ness was established by the house.
The legislative. executive and judicia,
appropriation bill. which usually ex-
cites considerable discussion. 'astlng
several days. was passed with little
debate and practically in the shape
In which il came from the committee.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Marine Corps Matter.

A movement Is belng consldereA
by several members OF the house look
Ing to the overthrow Of the recent
order OF the president Withdrawing
the marine corps from warships. Just
what form the opposition to the pres.
dents order will take has not been
decided upon. but one prominent
member declared that IL the nava.
committee did not take some steps
10 defend the marine corps. there
probably would be a provision Offered
on the floor OF the house expressing
the disapproval OF that body OF the
presidents policy
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12

]. G. Miller went to Eddyville this
morning on business.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
Broadway's Aspect.

Broadway certainly looks like
Christmas now. since all the displays
of the stores are on exhibition. Pa
ducah retail stores have a well merit
ed reputation for effective interior
decorations, and for handsome win
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-11
crrY ApvERTrsnMrNTs.


erly along the same to a point opposite the
and across Chadwick avenue to a point OPP
posite the rear lines of lots fronting on the,
easterly side of Chadwick avenue; thence
northerly along the same to a point about
twenty-five feet south of Hawthorne place;
thence easteriy to Bergen street; thence north
erly to a point opposite the ~southerly line OF
lines of lots fronting on the easterly side OF
Bergen street. thence soutlerIy along the Same
to q point about one hundred feet north or
Custer avenue; thence easterly and across
fronting on the easterly side of Hunterdou
street: thence northerly along the same to =
point about one hundred feet south OF Wat
son avenue; thence westerly along the same
to a point about twenty-five feet east OF Hun
terdon street; thence northerly and across
Watson avenue to the northerly line OF Wat
son avenue; thence eaaterly along the same to
a point opposite the rear Lines Of lots front
ing on the easterly side OF Hunterdon street;
thence northerly along the same to Sheridan
avenue; thence easterly about seventy-hNe
feet to the rear lines Of lots fronting on the
westerly side of Peshine avenuei thence south
erly about twenty-five feet to the rear lines
Of lots fronting on the northerly side or wat
to a point about one hundred feet west OF
Elizabeth avenue. which point Is the rear lines
OF lots fronting on the westerly SIDE or Ehza-
TO Hawthorne avenue; thence easterly to the
westerly side OF Elizabeth avenue and place
Of beginning, and have fled their reports os
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of the county
OF Essex. and that the Judge Of said court has
fixed Saturday. the fourteenth day Of March.
cult Court room at the Court House, in the
CITY Of Newark. as the time and place Of
hearing any objections that may be made to
the said assessments.
Dated March .. 1909.
mars-5t City Attorney.