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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Paducah's Delegates Leave Today
For Frankfort to Meet Delegates
From Other Second Class Cities
Mayor James P. Smith Says
He is Confident of Success
and Will be Guided by Con.
ditiOns as He Finds Them.

Mayor and Mrs. James p. Smith,
Alderman w. T. Miller and City So
licitor James Campbell, Jr., left at
noon today for Frankfort, where the
meeting of mayors and solicitors of
second class cities will be held tomor-
rom noon. The party will spend the
might at Louisville.
Their stay in Frankfort is indefi-
mite, depending on conditions as they
find them, and the attitude of the
other delegates. The Paducah dele
cation goes into the conference with
no political schemes to further, but
with certain reforms, in the way of
'retrenchment in expenses and increas-
ing the possibilities of revenue, and
Mayor Smith said:
when we find what the other feb
lows are after and size up the situa-
ton, we shall determine on our course
of action. It may be they will set
our wants down as minor considera-
lions, and in that case, we shall just
have to hang on as long as there is a
prospect of getting our projects
through. We want, of course, to get
unanimous support of our measures,
if possible. If the Legislators see that
an the representatives from districts.
containing second class cities, support
the measures, legislative courtesy,
feel sure, will aid us considerably. But
as | say, we can't tell thing about
this until we get on the ground"
mo, | think it not well to outline
all our plans publicly just now, for
that might invite opposition from
certain ones, personally opposed to
measures intended fer the general
public benefit, and it would enlighten
everybody else as to what Paducah is
after in advance, so they might fore
stall our every move.
81 am going with confidence in our
success, and If we do succeed II will
be a great thing for Paducah, and will
put the city finances in a condition
such that the administration can do
something besides paying off old
financial scores, and at the same time
ease the burden on the citizens"
1t is understood that local self-gov-
eminent in the matter of police regu-
altions, annual real estate assess
ments, school law reforms, increase
in the minimum saloon license, an ex-
else commission, reduction of ex-
penses in public offices and regulation
of telephone charges are among the
charter amendments desired.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
FIRST DISTRICT REPUBLICANS ARE
FOR TAFT, ACCORDING TO REPORTS
FORGER WAS INSANE
AND is NOW VIOLENT

Smithlahd. Ky. Jan 2S. Especial
Miller Nelson, a well known young
man, of Hampton, has been adjudged
"A lunatic and will be sent to the Hop
kinsville asylum. The young man
was recently pardoned by Governor
Beckham. of the charge of forging
his fathers name to several notes, af-
ter he had ben convicted and SEN
teno ed to the penitentiary by jury
In the circuit court. His friends be-
lieved all along that his mind was i'm
paired and a few days ago he became
violently insane, being under the de-
fusion that some one was trying to
murder him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Mrs. Crick and Children
Awakened by Ceiling Crack
ing Over Their Heads.
House in Flames When They
Rush Out.
BUCKET BRIGADE TO RESCUE.

By heroic aid of the bucket brigade
the stock stable of Harden Crick was
saved from burning last night al
though before the brigade could get
TO work the house and out buildings
of Samuel Crick, a neighbor. residing
miles from the city on the Benton
gravel road, were destroyed by fire.
Mrs. Crick and two children, Ola
and Eva, were awakened last night
about 8 O'Clock by the ceiling OF the
bed room falling in. Mrs. CricR
opened the kitchen door and found
the room mass of flames. Getting
her two children up. she escaped with
them before the house fell in. The
children's crying awakened near
neighbors, and help came to their as
sistance. A large farm bell was rung
and farmers for miles around hurried
TO the fire. A bucket brigade was
formed quickly and brave attempt
was made to save the smoke house,
but the Flames had such a start it was
The burning house was entered and
some household goods was saved
from the three rooms. Then the I'M
provised fire fighters devoted their
efforts to saving tdjoining property
with remarkable degree of success
Mr.. Crick was away from home at the
time of the fire. 1t is presumed that
the blaze started from a defective
lflue.
The loss probably will amount to
$1,000 with $500 insurance. 1t is
the intention of Mr.. Crick to rebuild
at once
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
MOVING PICTURE SHOWS
WILL COMPLY WITH LAW.

Moving picture operators III the
city are ready to comply with the or
dinance passed by the city council.
The operators say they are operating
under the provisions of the national
underwriters. The operating room u
lined with galvanized iron. The city
electrical inspector inspects the ma
chine and rooms. In the underwriters
provisions each aisle shall be not less
than 3 feet wide. with no more than
six seats between aisles. All have
rear and front exits, and they are
lighted properly during all Of the per-
formances. As to draft fans the ope-
rators are ready to obey orders.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
WADE BROWN HAS BERTH
IN THE CIVIL SERVICE

City Jailer Wade Brown received a
notice from the civil service commits
sion in Washington that he is thirc
on the eligible list for stationary en-
gineer in the United States. Mr..
Brown is an expert engineer, and has
worked for years with fine engines.
Last June he noticed a civil service
examination for stationary engineers
and took the examination to see. what
chance he had. He was surprised to-
day when he received notice that he
stood third on the list. which covers
the entire United States. The position
pays $1,000. q
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Senator Lodge Tells About
Rejection Of Treaty Entered
Into by General Bates.

Washlngton, Jan. 2S.-The pro
priety of perpetuating in the penal
codes penalties against persons en-
gagged in the slave trade was the sub
ject of an interesting debate in the
senate in connection with WHICH
there was considerable discussion OF
the question of the existence of slav'
cry in the Philippines.
Mr.. Hale declared that slavery be-
ing a thing of the past, all references
to II should be taken out of the code
Mr.. Hale declared, however, that
he had never supposed slavery existed
in the Islands after the American oc-
cupation.
81 am surprised" said Mr.. Tillman
who was quick on his feet, ito hear
any senator on the Republican side
disclaim knowledge of what has been
notorious since we took possession OF
the Philippine islands, and known to
exist there"
Mr.. Tillman said he was still more
surprised that "the party which had
gathered so much glory from the de-
struction of slavery in this country,
and which has absolute control of our
foreign affairs, had done nothing to
put an end to the slave trade in the
Philippine islands.
Senator Stone called attention to
an agreement made by Gen. John c.
Bates with the sultan of Sulu for
continuing slavery and polygamy.
Mr.. Lodge declared that 1t was wei
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
SEATTLE SHOW TO
ATTRACT ORIENT
TO OUR TRADE

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The APP
peaIance of Secretary Taft before the
house committee on industrial arts
and exposltions In support of an ap-
preparation for the Seattle exposition
in 1903 was the signal for a demon
stration in his honor The proceed
ings were interrupted when he enter.
ed the room by hand-clapping and
humping on the tables.
Secretary Taft said the war depart
ment had contract by which it could
have the jamestown Philippine exhibit
sent to Seattle.
In an indirect way Secretary Taft
touched upon the relations between
japan and the United States. The ex-
position al Seattle, he thought, would
have a great effect all over the Pacific
There are critical developments, 9"
he declared. lin the matter of fixing
the attention of the orientals In this
country. but nothing will bring to the
attention of the orientals 50 much the
interest of this country In them and
their interest In us Tor the purpose Of
trade than an exposition like this.
lie referred to the proposed EXPOSE
ton in Japan in 1912, and said the
japanese expect 10 make 1t one of the
greatest in the world. and he added:
- hope It will succeed"
The Japanese. he said, were anx-
ious that the United States shall be
prominent at the exposition. The in
yitatlon had been accepted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
American Tobacco Company Buyer
ofMnety Percent of Tobacco on
Louisville Breaks, Says Witness.
Evidence at Government In.
vestigatiOn That Trust Dom.
mates Market and There are
Only Three Independents.

Louisville, KY Jan. rs Especially
A number of independent tobacco
manufacturers gave evidence today in
the Inquiry of the government into
the operations with American Tobac-
60 Co. Officials of the Tobacco
Workers union also testified.
In the government tobacco investi-
CATION Castleberry Dunkerson, a local
warhouseman, testified that the
American Tobacco company domin-
ated the local market. He said there
are only three independent ware
houses here. and that the trust bought
S5 to 80 per cent of the tobacco on
sale.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
FARE BOXES WILL BE PUT
ON SOUTH SIXTH STREET

Fare boxes will be placed in the
South Sixth street cars tomorrow, and
the conductors services will be dis
pensed with until there is a revival
of traffic. The Jackson street car line
had the cash box put in several weeks
go, and If business does not inn
prove steadily 1t is certain that one or
two other lines will get the fare
boxes. The South Sixth street der
goes TO the car barn about 7 o'clock.
after which the Third street car
makes the loop around Sixth street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
DEPUTY GRAND PATRIARCH
KELLY GOES TO FULTON

Mr. c. G. Kelly, secretary of Union
encampmcnt of the Odd Fellows, viii
leave this evening for Fulton to take
charge OF the initiation of six now
members. According to plans, Mr..
Kelly was to have met Mr. Otto
Broith, of Newport, grand patriarch,
but the latter could not make the trip.
and Mr.. Kelly will have charge of the
certmonles A banquet will follow
the Initiation of the new members.
Mr. Kelly will return early tomorrow
morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Mr.. TILLMAN SLIGHTLY UNSUPPORTED
ABOUT STATUS OF SLAVERY IN ISLANDS

known that in the Islands of Bolo
and Moro what was known as debt
slavery had existed. It was also a
fact of common knowledge that Gen.
Bates made an agreement by which
slaves might purchase their freedom,
but President Mckinley refused to APP
prove of that treaty, and shortly after
ward slavery was practically abolished
by executive military order.
Then the organic act of 1902 con
tanned a clause against slavery, and on
Sept. "a, 1898, the Philippine commits
sion provided heavy penalties against
persons who hold or sell slaves.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
MRS. GLAUBER ILL

Mrs. Natalie Glauber widow of
Sebastian Glaubcr, and mother of
James Glauber, is critically IN at her
home, SOB South Fifth street, as the
result OF g:ip which has settled on
her lungs Mrs Glauber's condition
was not thought to be serious til to-
day, for yesterday she seemed a 1T
tie better. but when the doctor called
this incoming, he found Mrs. Glauber
much worse Mrs. Glauber is one OF
Paducahs oldest residents
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
DIR. BI,ACkARD RETURNS
FROM HIS NISITATlONS

The Rev. J. w. BACKYARD. d. d.,
presiding elder of the Paduoah district
Methodist churches, reached home
last night after an absence OF two
weeks, spent In quarterly visitations
to the charges at Milburn, CLINTON
Spring Hill, Arlington, BSrdwell,
Wickliffe, Barlow and La Center. He
had excellent conferences at all OF
these points and the outlook is en-
couraging for all of these charges
DR.. BACKYARD will hold quarterly CON
ference at Trimble Street church We'd
nesday evening; at Broadway Thurs
day evening: at Woodville Friday ana
at Lovelaceville Saturday and Sunday
completing the first round OF quarter
ly conferences.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
MIR. FRANK DAVIS STOPS
A MADDENED RUNAWAY.

Selling by the bride runaway
horse, attached TO a delivery wagon
of C. C. Lee, Mr.. Frank F. Davis
brought the maddened animal to a
standstill this morning about IL: 80
o'clock on North Third street, before
the horse had damaged the wagon.
The horse was standing in front OF
Lees paper store on Broadway, when
1t became frightened and ran, turn
ing the corner at Third street and
Broadway. where Mr.. Davis caught it.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Bill introduced to Compel In
vestment in Kentucky
Planters Pool.
Deadlock Holds Good and
Klair Leaves Beckham.
JOHN ALIENS THREE VOTES.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 2S. Especial
Senator Hubbel introduced a bill
this morning providing that life in
surance companies doing business in
Kentucky must invest so per cent of
their Kentucky reserve in Kentucky
securities, including bonds and pooled
tobacco.
In the house the committee APP
proved the bill TO prevent a temper
ance election being held on the same
day as any county, city or state cleo.
ton.
Many members of both houses are
Ill of grip, including Speaker Gooch
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
WANT MEAT INSPECTOR

The Paducah Butchers association
will have an ordinance ready for the
first melting of the board of council
men in February, providing for in
spection of beef cattle, and prohibit
ing the sale in Paducah of meat
which has not been inspected before
being slaughtered. The regulation
will practically prevent the sale OF
meat by countrymen in the city.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Move 10 Allen,

The vote on joint ballot was Beck
ham, so; Bradley. 51 McCreary, 2:
John II. Allen, 3; Blackburn, l.. No
election. One hundred and eight were
present, necessary to elect, So votes.
A long scrap ensued in the Joint
session over Representative Wilson pre-
siding in the place of Gooch, who is
sick. The Republicans wanted Cox.
Wheeler, Campbell made fight
against Wilson, but was not success
full. Kair left Beckham and voted
for John Il. Allen. Lillard and Nc
Knight voted for Allen.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
FRENCH TREATY SIGNED

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The French
American trade agreement, whereby
certain tariff concessions are made by
one nation to- another, which has been
under consideration for months, was
signed today at the state department
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
MRS. FARIBY STORY

Mrs Far.by story. who resides near
sharp. died last night Of pneumonia
Mrs Story was G5 years old, and had
been a resident of that part of the
country many years. The burial was
in the story cemetery at Sharp,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Tobacco Ordinance Killed.

Maysville. Ky, Jan. (Specian
The city council rejected the ordi-
nance prohibiting the purchase or re
oelpt of tobacco IN this city. A speech
WIS made In It's favor by Former Con
gresham Kehoe and one against Il by
Judge Cochran.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
l,citnan Was Right.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Dr. Ben l..
Rcitman, king of Tramps," acted
within his constitutional rights when
he led Parade OF Unemployed" last
Thursday. according to jury in
Judge Sadler's court Retman was
discharged.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
NIGHT RIDERS In
CHRISTIAN COUNTY
BURN DOWN STORE

Hopkinsville. Ky, Jan. 2S-(Spec-
.iaD-The grocery store Of Fay
Brown, six miles from town. was
burned last night with all It's contents.
A note found in a rural free delivery
box, warned Mr.. Brown that more
damage would be done unless he quit
talking so much. II was signed IN.
r."
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
II PLEASED WITH VISIT

Buenos Ayrcs. Jan. 2S.-President
Altorta and other state Officers re-
ceived the American torpedo flotilla
officers today. They expressed the
pleasure that the vessels visit gave
Argentine Republic.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
ELKs' SMOKER

An unusually attractive program OF
entertainment has been provided for
the Elks' smoker at the Home to-
night under the auspices of the good
of the order committee. 1t will be
one of the jolliest occasions the lodge
members have enjoyed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
CARDINAL RICHARD DEAD

Paris, Jan. 2S,-Cardinal Richard,
SO years old, archbishop of Paris and
one of the best known clergymen in
Europe. died today of congestion of
the lungs.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
FOR SHAME. GLADNS!'

Washington, Jan. 2S.-i,eprc-
sentative McGavin. of Illinois,
denounced in the house today
the mania of American million
airc girls for acquiring foreign
titles. He said in speaking Of
foreigners he referred ~ those
who wear the monocic In the eye,
and AN idiotic look upon their
faces; those who have neither
disposition Ia he good nor abil-
~ 90 do hariu. Tie said every
day il bargain day in New York
city. whether II he yard Of rib
bon or n pound of flesh. Instead
~ American girls now bus.ing
costly garments abroad, they
want something more costly, but
less valuable.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
BASEBALL PROSPECT

j. 3. Holland, the baseball manager
who is organizing team for the
Kentucky, Tennessee league. says that
those who contribute IS to the guar
anty fund will receive a season ticket
This applies to those who have already
He is encouraged in the
project.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
RAILROADS. MUST OBEY
ORDERS OF COMMISSION

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 2S.-The house
passed bill imposing a penalty on
railroads for failure to obey orders
o.. the railroad board of commits
s,oDe-s.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Tobacco Figures.

Government figures on the 1907
crop show uniform advance on to-
bacco ID all kinds. For the dark
strict OF kentucky and Tennessee
the following average prices arc
given and the per cent OF the crop
which had been marketed up to De
comber 90, 1907.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28

The average price of 9 cents per
pound Is given for the entire district
and / . per cent for the crop is esti-
mated to have been sold.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28
Grain Market.

st. Louis. Jan. 2S--Wheat, $l.O1;
corn, So; oats, SO u.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-01-28

Rain or snow and colder tonight,
"Wednesday fair. Cold wave by We'd
nesday night. Highest temperature
yesterday, 40; lowest today, 30.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
FOOTBALL NOTES.

Ballenti. the Carisl" puarterhaclS. j.
said to possess al tho running quail
ties of Mt. Pleasant. and can tackle
the way Hudson used to do.
The Pennsylvania stands now accom-
modatc 15,Oc0 which Will be welcome
for the Army game, dividing them
among about $1,000 more people than
there are seats
Harvard men at Annapolis Saturday
backed their team against the Middle S
for more than $1,000 at even. Before
the game the Navy wanted 5 to 3. but
just as the teams came on the field Of
fcred to on their own team. They
were confident of winning about is to o.
Harvard was extremely fortunate in
coming out OF the Navy game without
an Injury The Mildies were pretty
much used up, as one of the good fea-
lures were more aggressive in each
play down to the finish This was cS-
r"cially true on the line.
Howard Jones already is spoken of as
TIE Navy's coach for next season. hut
the Middies will have a hard time to
get him away from Syracuse. where
he has tied the Tigers o to o. prevented
the Indians from crossing his goal lin"
by rushing ana held Yale to one touch
down
Yale is said to be advocating a change
in the football rules which will deSig-
mate five yards as a gain for Il first
down when Il team has possession Of
the ban between it's own goal line and
the middle of the field. and for the
present 10 yards between the middle of
tn" field and the opponents goal
Frdnk IIinkry tells how the Quak"r2'
guardShack was first stopped II WAS
don" by Ans" Beard who later showed
the Tigers how to stop it. I!nkry is
said To hr the man who put Harvard
wise to n method of stopping the for
nation after the Crimson had grouped
about for Il dofcnc" between 1894 and
1898, the latter year being the first
year Harvard beat Penn after 1893.
a unique custom at Annapolis is for
tn" games to max" announcements re-
garding the success or failure to get
up bets. !or Instance, during tn" first
half of the Harvard Navy game, the
Sno,ut d through his mag"phon".
"Bo"S. the $252 put up in Room T. has
been covered. I can't tell yet what has
been done about the money in Room
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