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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-18

"yuu we're not expecting me- he
addressed the president hut II ap.
pears TO me tina: there is no one here
who should not know what | have 10
say. and who Is not directly interested
In what have TO show. ! am glad
You are all here, gentlemen" he con.
Guided, turning 10 the others. And
then. following the example Of the
president, he seated himself, and the
others did likewise. They were strung
with suspense which he did not
share. Informal. isn't it?" he asked
the president, and when assured that
such was the case he calmly drew a
handkerchief from his pocket and
swept II across the dome OF his fore
head.
All were waiting for him TO speak:
but. with exasperating slowness. and
without asking permission from the
president he thrust hand into the
roomy folds Of his sack coat and pro
duced a bundle OF long stogies, one OF
which he carefully withdrew and ex'
amined with great care. He thrust II
into his mouth and revolved 1t. appar-
emily for the purpose OF tightening q
loose wrapper, He turned to the
chief executive There was an air OF
expectancy in the room and q leaning
forward, that no word of the great
secret might be lost. They caught all
he said.
Got a match. Mr.. President" he
asked with the utmost nonchalance.
They dropped back into their seats,
some with evaporation and others
smiling The president gravely sup.
piled his want. and then, as the evil
odor of the weed was waited round
the room, be sat back in his chair.
with the tips OF his fingers touching
each other. The secretary OF war was
beginning TO fidget with impotence
Roberts pulled three or four times
fixed his eyes on a cornice as II ne
was the sole occupant OF the room,
then calmly reached into a pocket ana
drew out a parcel which he laid on the
presidents desk. While every eye
was fixed upon him he tilted the stogy
In his mouth TO an angle where the
smoke would not interfere with MS
operations. and began unwrapping the
package. throwing the newspapers on
the floor at his feet. Then came a
fold ~ silk. and last OF all sheet OF
tissue paper. whose cracking crisp
ness sounded starilinsly loud in the
stiffness Ct the room.
ITO be contip- ed I'm next issuc.)
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Continued from last Issue.)

The president looked at him reprov
ingly. but said nothing. The others
gave him silent sympathy. knowing
that In case OF disastrous war he
would be the one to stand in the lime
light and defend himself for not work.
Inc miracles unaided. The gratitude
Of kings was no more open to sarcasm
than the gratitude of republics.
The report says" continued the
secretary. gloomily. that war may be-
anticipated in six months at the
furthest. and that our only safeguard
is 10 brin' n navy up 10 q formid'
able force before that time. Well.
we cant do it. With all the facilities
at our command we can't build ships
In a night, nor drill men TO man them
In a day. We shout about our re-
sources. and We have them; but IL
takes time TO utilize them"
His outspoken pessimism loosened
his hearers tongues; but the most
optimistic could find nothing encour-
aging ~ say. II was obvious that the
III tNtnN Nptiu W
prepared. They were discussing
emergency plans. when the presidents
secretary appeared in the doorway.
They turned TO him. wondering what
could claim the chief executives atten-
tion at that time OF the night. The
secretary walked over 10 the president
and addressed him in low tone. They
caugh scraps OF the conversation.
Says he wants to see ne tonight"
Yes. and | didn't like TO refuse a
man OF his prominence. a. one who is
so closely your friend"
Wont he talk TO yot'"
Not much Just laughed. AID said
he wanted 10 see you personsll-.'
We'll. go tell him would be else
10 see him ordinarily; but that am IN
conference Of great importance with
friends. Ask him TO say what hour he
prefers TO see me tomorrow.
The secretary bowed and left the
room. and the conversation was re-
sumed. II continued only a moment
before he again appeared. and the
president turned toward him.
DIR. Roberts seems a little an
noyed," the secretary apologized, and
insisted ON my coming back 10 tel
you that he wanted to see you now
The president and others in the
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room laughed tolersntly. knowing the
inventors peculiarities
What else did he say?" the presi-
dent asked.
Said he'd be hanged II he'd go IN.
Ill he saw YOU" The laughter In Uie
room increased. said he had FOUND
something that would enable The gov
eminent to whip the japanese. had
been reading reports showing there
was no time TO waste. and wanted to
tell you about IT at once"
The merriment subsidized az quickly
as It had been provoked, and the hi
larious ones, grown grave. looked at
each other in establishment and won
der. Here at the very moment OF dis.
tress was a man who had done more
toward strengthening the nations
agents OF offense and defense than any
other individual, confidently asserting
that he could show them the way out
Of their difficulties The. president
ordered that the caller be conducted
TO the room at once.
Had II been any less parsonage
than the famous inventor they would
have paid small heed to the promise
OF hope; had they been informed in
less troublous times that such an in.
yention was pending. they would have
looked upon II with great interest and
curiosity; but now, when all avenues
OF escape seemed closed when the
eagles perch was rocking beneath it's
talons and it was threatened by merci.
less foemen, they stared at each other
in amazed silence Ike men who had
been reprleved
1t was In the midst OF this stiffness
that the inventor entered the room
and stood bewildered for moment,
peerins from beneath the thstch OF his
brows at one and another. Then. sat.
isfied that his visit was opportune and
that none WAS present whom he did
not know. he gave them individual
greeting as his mountaineering war.
ranted.
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PROGRESS.

. One man was killed on certain
great railroad system a few weeks
ago; because, while a dispatcher was
changing by hand the lantern signals
one train crashed into another. II
was then learned that since the fed
eral law, limiting hours of work,
went into effect the number of teleg-
Iaphers has been reduced and recent
ly- the block system has been discon-
tinued. The federal law was enact
ed &c prevent the employment of
men for SO long a continuous period
that they became sleepy. jeopardz-
ing the human lives entrusted to
their care. The answer to it was a
reduction of force that already has
cost one life. II was an impudent
answer: but ii will be rebuked. We
all have to travel and none of us
wishes to be killed. All of us live
in cities or near railroad lines, and
none Of us wishes to be slaughtered
at grade crossing. Yet, as careful
people as We have met death In that
the next victim? We might find
more enthusiasm for our response to
the sentiment that lives must be
sacrificed to progress; II We were
certain whose lives we're to be sacri-
feed and If all this is really progress.
I'VE have been reared to the belief
that human life is the most estimable
thing in the world, and progress only
is marked by those things which
tend to prolopg and dignity it's ex-
istence.
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THE MAN.

Rounded periods were lacking in
the almost statistical presentation
by Senator Burrows of the Republi-
can party's bid for popular support
to call attention to an epoch in
american history Had he gave
beyond the recital of solid facts, his
speech would have been intermina-
bly, long. In measured terms he re-
viewed the past in its relation to the
immediate future, and his keynote
put the country on notice that the
Republican campaign will be a sim
pie plea for Endorsement of its poll
cies and a promise of persistence.
And that review is confined in
great measure to the compass OF
eight years, the achievements Of one
man-or. to give credit to those
statesmen with whom he so astutely
surrounded himself, one administra.
tion. Under this man Roosevelt, the
fun power and resources of the term
executive. as applied to our Ameri-
san form of government, have been
tested. The possibilities of the de
partment for good has been fully
demonstrated by the president anC
cabinet. its possibilities for evi
have been abundautly perceived b!
congressman and the sages OF tn,
sanctum. We have nothing left t.
fear: the executive is only powerful
to cope with the popular assembly
when public opinion co-operates t
force congress into acquiescence.
Under Roosevelt the talents OF tn
department of state have been cult
waited into useful factor In extend
ing and making permanent Ameri
can foreign trade. The war depart
ment has by virtue Of the remarkabl.
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ever, that the rules of procedure In
federal courts with respect to the
issuance of the write of injunction
should be more accurately defined by
statute and no injunction or tenn
porary restraining order be issued
without notice except where irrepara-
BILE injury would result from delay,
in which case speedy trial there
after should be granted"
The platform favors extending
rural free delivery to every COM
munity.
Race Problem.
The negro plank demands justice
for all regardless OF color. upholding
the thirteenth, fourteenth and fif-
teenth amendments, to the constitu-
ton. Favors conservation of natural
resources, demands an army and
navy equal to the defense and pro-
lection of American interests abroad
and the extension Of foreign COM
merce. Favors the ratification of the
Hague conference treaties, the re-
viyal of the merchant marine by
legislation and establishment OF a
bureau of mining. Advocates the ad-
mission of New Mexico and Arizona
as states and praises the administrs-
ton in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines.
In conclusion the platform con
trasts the records of the Democratic
and Republican parties and declares
that while the trend OF Democracy is
toward socialism the trend OF Repub-
licanism is toward a wise and con-
servative individualism. The support
of all voters is asked on the declara-
ton of principles.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-18
VIII Rediick Returns.

Mr.. VIII Reddick. son of Dr. 3.
T. Reddick, will return from the Col
lege of Music in Cincinnati, Satur-
day. Mr. Reddick had the honor of
being the only first year student TO
receive teachers certificate. on
last Friday evening Mr.. Reddick as
sisted Mr. Harry Rupert Carr, vo-
cal instructor in the college. In a re-
cital at Home City, o. The program
was dif'icult one from famous com.
posers.
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first baseman aud outfielder. has be-
come an Indian and for the present
will take care OF left field. The new
players are good swatters. Hays will
not catch any more.
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News of Theatres

There are only few more chances
left to witness the performance of
the Hutton Bailey Stock company at
Wallace park Casino, as that COM
pany gives their last performance on
Friday night. 1t is customary to
close on Saturday night, but the COM
pany has been released in order that
they can get to Terre Haute for their
opening performance. which is Sun
day matinee. This company has
made many friends here and In spite
of the bad weather they have had
good crowds. Last nights perform
ance was attended by much the
largest crowd of the season and was
highly enjoyed. Tonight THE Belle
of Kentucky" will be presented.
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w. A. .McCuiston, Hymon; J. d.
Ezell Paris, Tenn. W. p. Williams,
Aurora, Ky; A. l.. Williams, Birm-
ingham. KY; ID. w. English, Burma
l.. A. Wolfe, Louisville.
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AuCiCdoS '"o
Personally appeared before me. this
June 8, 1908, r. d. MacMillen, bust
ness manager of The Sun, who afirms
that the above statement OF the cir
culation of The Sun for the month Of
May. 1908, is true to the best Of his
knowledge and belief.
My commission expires January
10, 1912. PETER PURYEAR,
Notary Public.
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Daily Thought.

1.-THE power of a clean record as a
success factor can not be overesti-
mated"
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT

every doss wakes you ieeieetier Lsi-ro
.eeps your whole 'nsides right sold or h'
soney back plan everywhere. Pnce 70 eents
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God never sendeth mouth but He
sendeth meat.--German.
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The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-05-28

A private library OF quite unique
character is composed solely OF coo
wooden books. The collection has
beer made from the wood of different
trees growing in the park attached to
the chateau Of Wilhelmshohe. At the
back OF each book Is a tablet in red
morocco indicating the name OF the
tree from which the volume has been
made, and the two covers are lightly
polished. Inside the book the com
plete natural history Of the tree is de-
tailed. The collection, which Is at
Cassel, includes 40 species and 445
varieties. London Globe.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-05-28

Elk Multiplying in New Hampshire.
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire,
is the home OF herd Of forty-eight
elk, the only animals of the species
running wild In America east Of the
Rocky Mountains. The herd from
which these animals are descended
consisted OF four bulls and eight COWS
which were liberated on the property
OF the Ragged Mountain Fish and
Game Club in 1903, having been re-
ceived as gift from the Blue Noun
tain Forest Association, which was
organized by the heirs of Austin Cor
bin to hold and manage an extensive
reservation for the rearing Of buffalo,
elk, deer, Wild boars and other game
animals. Under the law OF New
Hampshire the elk are protected
throughout the year, but It is said
that two OF the herd have been shot,
although the offenders have never
been brought to justice. Game en-
thusiasts say that II the herd contin-
ues to Increase at the same rate in
the future as in the past, elk will be
as common in the State as red deer
now are. The animals browse upon
the evergreens, poplars and naples
Of the mountains through the spring
and summer. but in late fall and win
fer venture near the village Of Potter
Place, which is about thirty-fve miles
north OF Concord. being drawn to-
ward human habitations BY their
search for apples and other food.
Their fayorite place for sleeping In
che winter is on the tops OF the high
est peaks. where they are without
shelter from rocks or trees. The
farmers are beginning to fear damage
from the big animals. some OF which
stand as high as a horse and weigh
about $50 pounds, and It may be that
they VIII make application to the
State authorities to prevent them
from iniurlng their crops. -Lesne's.
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Plants That See and Swim.

Potatoes have eyes" as most peo-
pie know, but how many are aware
that certain common garden and wild
flowers are similarly equipped2 The
nasturtium, begonia, clover, woodsor-
rel and bluebell, among others, have
eyes placed on their leaves. They are
tiny protuberances, filled with a
transparent, gummy mixture, which
focuses the rays OF light upon sem
sitive patch Of tissue behind them.
A nasturtium plant has thousands
OF such eyes" on its leaves, but 1t Is
not yet known II the plant can actu-
ally see. Are the sense Impressions
telegraphed to some central nerve
corresponding with the brain OF the
animal kingdom2
In addition to this vissonal organ.
many plants show a touch Of sensi-
tiyeness that points to further re-
semblance to animals; while certain
seaweeds and moses in an early
stage OF their existence are able to
actually swim through the water
London Answers.
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oREED's REWARD

mere liNed merchant In old Bardad
rfk.nu We only thing that his heart womb hold
We. ny IVY tnat he ever had
las . ,puIpoaelesB, passionate love of coId
A1us9ay by day, In his booth he sat
,tf.ainu unused and dreamed as a rniser dreams "a
Az ~ ~ snoked his pipe a Persian mat ~
80 ~ \, 95 ms treasure in gorgeous geamS
~ was hidden away where none might seeI
ana carefully guarded BY lock ana key
And ne never thought-for he soaroeiy l,nev
- nat ne held IN Ills hand the Kew Of novveT
" me wonderful good that his gold might do
" tne hearts 20 be led happier hour
ana misery looked but Misery can
RI99m me cold little urchin I'm rags ana hare feet
~ we 1ie IemDnhg steps OF an aged man
But ne needed them ont in his absent mind
40 the sorrows Of others In his eyes were bndl
20 no partered and sold and increased his wealth
~ Ai,u noouihea his losses, computed his gains;
concealed his riches with mimic bains
Dqt alas' one night when he looked at ms hoard
w., hanutul OF leaves 70 his sight revealed
1h5Htteaq OF MS Golfers OF gold adored
MS nehit grew cold and his senses reeed
ths gold was gone-he never Knew where
Just handful OF leaves replaced il theref
All how many hoard what they might retain
ny giving away for another's gain
4lAt tne KINDLY deed back again
=, ~ truth that is seldom understood
o, we moe our treasure OF good intents-
,r, me generous act and the loving word
IN we nnd that our riches have ali been spent
oY a uneI whose coming never heard.
As our heart gives out Il In turn receives
And we find that gold IS a handful of leavesl
Home Herald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1908-05-28

That the modern woman considers
herself very much emancipated In
every respect and distinctly supe-
rior being to her sister Of previous
centuries and other countries is an
established belief OF the present time.
This Is undoubtedly true in most in
stances, but IT is also to be remarked
that the eternal feminine clings TO
certain primitive customs and habits,
which stlll prevail among the less adj
yanced nations, and the most up-to-
date woman of the present time is
really reverting to her savage ances-
try when she adorns her head with
barbaric ornaments and headgear, or
swathes her face in heavy meshes of
tulle and net, which only differ in
kind and variety from the face cloths
worn by the women OF the Eastern
nations or the yelled ladies Of the
Turkish harems.
A short walk or drive through our
streets during the daytime at present
reveals almost as strange and varied
an assortment of wells aud head COW
erings as could be found in any mu-
scum, where a collection of women's
headgear had been on exhibition. Veil
ing the face is, of course, more or
less of protection for the skin, and
the modern custom Of the chiffon
and tulle wells, which are so artist
cally draped over the hat and tied
IN loose bows under the chin Is the
direct outcome Of automobiling. In
the first stage of the motor craze,
wells were strictly unitarian, and
anything but becoming to the wearer.
These were gradually superseded by
softer textures and more becoming
colors, and the motor veil of to-day
is like its wearer, a thing Of beauty,
though hardly Joy forever.
With the advent of the picturesque
costumes OF the last century, the Van
Dyck and Gainsborough hats, with
their long sweeping plumes came into
fashion again, necessltating the cor
respondingly large and voluminous
veil to drape over these same exag-
gerated plumes, so that the wearer is
in many instances completely hidden
beneath their meshes and lace trim
med borders. Picturesqueness is
such a marked feature of modern
dress, however, that the veil plays
the most important part in the aces
series of the costume, and one or two
at least OF these same lace or net or
embroidered chiffon wells must be in
cluded in the average woman's ward
robe.
Exquisite in color, design and ma
terial as these lace and net wells are,
they are not always, or by any means
as becoming as the simpler and less
elaborate vellings, which are every
where to be found, and besides the
lace veil. or, more properly speaking,
scarf, one must have an assortment
of the dotted and chiffon yelling. The
rage for color in everything, which
has come in vogue during the last
year, has again brought into fashion
the dotted nets, in colors which for a
time were considered extremely bad
form, and we are quite accustomed
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obstacle to Society Fad.

Society" says the Ladys Picior-
ial. lis looking for a novel form or
entertainment. Let hostesses issue
Invitation bearing the reques. tha.
every lady shall bring her pet ever
sion" The only obstacle We see n
regard TO our contomporarys Drono-
~ IS that 50 many ladies' would hara
dimculiy IN getting then husband
. come along Punch.
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we'll A REVERSION TO A PRIMITIVE INSTINCT.
Modern woman HAS Made 1t a Thing OF Beauty--
The Fineness OF the Jabot the ParIsIenne Wears

| this winter to the somewhat startling
effects and large dots OF color. OF the
solid shades with the dots that match.
giving a rather theatrical appearance.
It is true, to the wearer, and a rather
obstructive to the eye OF the owner.
Purple, which is the most fashion,
able shade of the winter, though be-
coming to the general wearer, is Of
ten very trying when worn against
the face in veil of solid color, and
II is better oftentimes to refrain from
following the extreme Of the fashion
in this as in other respects. Many
people, in spite of changes of fash
ion, retain their fondness. for the
plain close meshed yelling in black
or white, with medium sized chen
file dot, which is always, 1t is said.
the safest, and as a rule the most be-
coming to the average woman; while
for those who wish to carry out the
scheme of color OF the costume and
hat, there are many black meshed
veilings with dots OF the required coll
or to be found.
In choosing n veil It Is generally
better to select one with a mesh
which is clear and distinct, with one
thread If possible, forming square
design, and the dots placed not far
apart, as the pattern veilings. espe-
cially in black, are apt to make the
skin look wrinkled
The French yeillngs, except those
of the most extreme type, generally
come in the same mesh, and are rath-
er more expensive in consequence, as
the dots are placed quite near togeth-
er Inexpensive veilings, however,
can be found If one takes little
time and trouble to look for them.
and is not led away by the variety
and striking appearance of the novel
ty veilings
One OF the prettiest and most be-
coming of all wells is the pepper and
salt, or the white mesh yelling with
a small black chenille dot. The
white against the skin softens and
clears the complexion, and black dots
give a peculiarly smart effect when
worn with a black hat or indeed any
colored headgear. Many of these
wells come now in white with fancy
black dot or spot placed at Irregular
intervals, and a combination of two
sizes of dots, large and small. is also
very smart; but for general wear the
first mentioned, as in the black veil
ing, is certainly the most becoming.
Even II one Is not an automobilist.
the motor veil is a very useful thing
to have nowadays, for with the high
winds and dusty Streets the chiffon
veil Is a great protection to the skin,
and the modern fashion of arranging
the veil so that 1t covers the hat and
face and ties firmly in the back.
where It can be pinned with a pretty
gold or jeweled clasp, is very nee
essary addition to the costume. Sew
ing silk or chiffon wells, which come
in all the soft shades, are to be had
very reasonably, and can be worn
simply for protection over the other
dotted wells, though this is somewhat
trying to the eye.-New York Times.
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The British admiralty i7 coneidcr-
ins ne possibility Of supplantIns coal
With oil in The mosquito" feet. the
swiftest Of Ensland's war boats. A
fleet OF naval tank steamers would
keep the depois supplied