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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21

count in Washington, produced in 1906
silver and gold ore to the value of
$132, $50, 200. Twenty of these contribut-
ed to the gold total of $94373,SOO, and
the entire number were in on the sill
yer production. 1886, 400. The best
records of gold output for 1906 We're:
California, $1S,S32, 900; Nevada, $9,27S,-
600; Arizona, $4,747, 100. In the produc-
ton of copper Arizona was close rival
for Montana and will come to the front
with wonderful speed as the great
properties now active are fully de-
welcomed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
HOME BUILDERS BUSY

The substantial growth of Los An
Eeles is best shown In the rapid erec-
ton of thousands of beautiful homes,
many of which are built by companies
that reduce the cost to a minimum and
relieve the occupant expectant or all
worry and work in connection with the
improvements. 1t Is easy to secure a
home If you will indicate your plan
and provide the necessary funds, even
on small payments for tie builders.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
SYRUP AND MoLAssEs

Wholesalers dealing exclusively in
syrups and molasses are doing a thriv-
ing business, supplying not only the
local trade but also the retailers of the
ity of the goods is excellent at all
times and prompt deliveries are made
to any point from the manufacturing
plants to the wholesalers and jobbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
OIL WELL SUPPLIES

The development Of the vast oil
fields of the great southwest has Gre
ated big demand for every descrip-
ton of oil we'll supplies. This demand
Is propmtly met by the manufacturing
interests of Los Angeles, and the sup
plies. which are of varied character,
are often made to order. Los Angeles
is headquarters for the best goods OF
this character.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
INCREASE OF WOOL PRODUCTION

The felt factory and kindred indus
tries of the coast have stimulated in
creased interest in the production of
wool for the home and general market.
Wool taken direct from the backs of
Pacific coast sheep and quickly con-
yerted into useful articles for the
wholesale and retail trade is a feature
of local enterprise.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21

Twenty-Five American states and
territories according to the official
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08

The first of the new year the u. e.
Sutherland Medicine company will in
crease hts travelling force 20 per cent,
travelling the men out of the city.
The firm will not invade any new ter
ritory. but will relieve some of the
men OF the present force from cover
ing such large territories. Most of
the new strength. will be used in the
northern states. The additional trav.
cling statesmen will make the employ
ment of few more workers in the
factory necessary in order to bottle
and pack the medicine.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Charged With Defraudin g
Government in Their Quar-
terly RepOrt-Friends Say
They Are Not Guilty.

w. II. Wyatt, postmaster of the
postoffice at Folsomja,e, and w. w
Harper, a clerk in the office, were ar.
rested last night by Elwood Neel
deputy United States marshal, on q
charge of felony. The men we're in
dicted by the federal grand jury. II
is alleged that they defraujed the
government out of money in making
quarterly reports. Their friends in
'sist that they are innocent. Before
Armour Gardner. United States COM
missioner. they gave a bond of $500
each this morning for their appear
ance before the federal court in
April. The grand jury in Paducah
failed to indict the men, but the wit
nesses we're taken to Owensboro and
at the term of court there the indict-
ment was issued.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Rescue Mission Xmas

Christmas will be observed appro-
priately at the Rescue Mission, 431
Trimble street. and the Rev. and
Mrs. RI w. Chiies have begun work
already collecting donations for the
dinner. Dinner for all of the deserv-
ing poor will be served at the mis-
sion. and baskets filed with jelica-
cies viii be distributed among thu
sick. The Christmas tree will be the
usual feature this year and toys and
clothing will be given away by Santa
Claus. who will make special trip
to the mission.
This is the eleventh Christmas OBJ
served by the mission and II is the
intention to make it a merry one for
the poor. Last summer the usual
summer outing was not given owing
to the lack of funds, and the workers
are determined to make up for this
with the Christmas dinner. All Old
garments and other useful articles
that are contributed to the mission
will be called for by letting the Rev.
Mr.. Childs know of the intention.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
CLAIMS
MILLION And HALF
CANNOT Be FOUND

New York, Dec. S.-Developments
show the failure of the Fidelity Fund
ing company was much more extens-
i've than at first indicated. Losses
are e stimated at s4.eOO.O00. Receiv-
er Gilroy says 81 BOT. 900 is not ac-
counted for In the books. II is re-
ported THAI criminal prosecutions are
coming. st. Mary's Academy. Maui
WOO, H., is reported hopelessly bank
rupt through dealings with the con-
cern. Gihoy announced he will sue
prominent bankers OF Pttsburg,
Cleveland. Chicago and other cities
to recover alleged Illegal bonuses
paid on loans by the Fidelity com
pany. Creditors OF the company are
scattered all over the country. Gllroy
Is trying TO locate all before settling
the affairs.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
MYSTERY HEDGES
MANNER OF DEATH
OF ST. LOUIS MAN

ST. Louis. Dec. S.-Francis ID.
Hirschberg. a leading insurance man
and a director OF the worlds fair.
was mysteriousy shot and killed
at his home at clock this morn
ing. The bullet passed through his
head Relatives INSIST u is murder
and think a burglar shot him. The
police intimate suisiic. From the
trail of blood, Hirschberg apparently
was on the front stairway when shot
His wife was awakened when he
walked through her room. He could
not talk on account of the wound.
He died shortly afterward without a
statement;
Police this afternoon assert that
Hirsohbengs death was suicide. The
coroner found powder marks on the
face, showing the bullet was fired at
close range. Barrett Frost. a nephew
identified the revolver, which was
found near, as Hirschberg's. He had
recently complained that business
was unsatisfactory.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
SCHOOL TEACHER EXONERATED OF CHARGE
OF CRUELTY BY COUNTY DIVISIONAL BOARD

The charges against Professor Fin
ley arose out of his whipping Ellis
Beasley and VIII Futrel. II was
claimed by the teacher that the boys.
after being warmed to des,st under
pain OF a whipping. threw green wal
nuts at Herbert Hunt and Guy Mar
shall. and struck the latter. 1t was
established that the whipping was not
cruelty severe. and the board exoner-
ated the teacher.
Il seems that this occurrence was
not the only thing 10 breed III feeling
IN the school, and Finley's friends
declare that the trustee is trying to
GUST Finley.
superintendent Ellington an dsix
members of the board were present
at the hearing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Tank Cars Beat Independents.
Continued on Page Four.)
Mr.. TuIIy's Success.

Mr.. Owen FULLY. until recently or
ganist at the Grace Episcopal church.
has accepted a position as organist at
one OF the largest Methodist churches
in Birmingham. Ala, where he locat-
ed several weeks ago. Mr.. Tully ac-
cepted a position at a theater. but
last week assisted in a recital at the
church. His ability so impressed the
members of the congregation that he
was offered the position OF organist,
and he accepted II.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
FILLING Anplication Blanks.

City employees on the fire and po-
lice departments are busy answering
questions on the application blanks
that the board of police and fire com
missioners adopted. Besides answer
ing many questions relative to habits
and qualifications the applicants, as
well as the present employees, have
to undergo a medical examination,
and then make affidavit before City
CLERK Maurice Mcintyre. The com
missioners will meet next Monday
might A majority of the firemen and
police have filed out the application
blanks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
SCHOOL BOARD TO
BIB APPRAISED OF
COUNCIL ACTION

Mayor Smith will notify the school
board tonight that the general coun-
Gil has adopted the resolution provid-
ing that the sanitary connections at
the Lee and Lincoln school buildings
be made as soon as the contracts can
be let, If the school board acquiesces
in the order. DIR. II. p. Sights. city
health officer. has notified Mayor
Smith that since the school board
has no money for so extraordinary an
expense. IL the city does not make
the connections the health depart
ment will be compelled TO proceed as
1t sees best in the interest OF the
pupils.
The school trustees will decide on
the Christmas yacasica and probably
pass the monthly pa, r0.l at the
tonight. !. i.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08

'ufacture OF tobacco Should the
board decide to establish the factory
the union would take the raw pro,
duct from the farmer and place Il on
the market as a finished product.
Members of the union believe that
this could be done and make the
union OF much more benefit to the
farmers.
over the location of the plant
there would probably be a scramble.
with Paducah standing a chance for
the location OF the plant. Grand
Rivers. where the store house of the
union is located. also Is spoken of as
desirable for a location.
State Secretary II. l.. Barnett will
leave Thursday for his old home,
Winnesboro, Tex. on a ten days
business trip.
May Hare New Warehouse.
Paducah may have new ware
house for the purpose Of handling to-
bacco. II the deal Is made It WEI
mean the bringing Of much foreign
money 10 the city. Mr.. w. G.. Dunn
irgton. of Farmville. Va. and Mr..
Thomas Hodge, OF Henderson, both
prominent tobacco buyers for foreign
governments. left the city today at
shoon. after visiting various buildings
\lultabse fos warehouse purposes. but
10 decision was announced.
For the past several years the to-
Scco buyers have had warehouses In
oluray or small towns. where the to-
deco was purchased from the grower
/fized, and SHIPPED away. However,
20 p fear of an Invasion by night rid
has led tobacco men to seek loca-
ms IN cities, and II is thought that
'mes Is one reason the warehouse may
me- located here. Messrs. Hodge and
Wilmington have large contracts and
wnhld Paducah be selected as a To-
'iSiion, the tobacco interests of the
ma would be benefited.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
STANDARD Oil co.
CLOSES ITS CASE
In COURT HEARING
Archbold Tells About Capitsl
and Assets of Indiana
Company.
Still Capitalized at Million
Dollars.
JOHN DIS BROTHER DROPPED

New York, Dec. S.-with John ID.
Archbold's final appearance as a de-
Tense witness ami announcement that
William Rockefeller would not be
called, although he is under sub
poena, the Standard Oil trust closed
its side of the case in the federal suit
for the dissolution of the combine
The decision not to call William
Rockefeller was reached by the trust
attorneys today. They think he
could add but little from the defense
viewpoint TO the testimony OF John
ID. Rockefeller and Archbold.
Mr.. Archbold was recalled unex-
pectedly for redirect examination.
His attorneys had founi stray ends
to clear up. First they established
that he had been called as a defense
witness; this will be used later in
trying to establish immunity from
criminal prosecution, If such Is
brought. on the ground that the gov
eminent did not stay within bounds
on cross-examination.
This is not fair" cried Mr.. Arch
boil, when Mr.. Kellogg asked a ques-
ton indicating that the Standard Oil
of Indiana, on a capital OF $1,000
900, had made $4,000. 900 since or
ganization in 1899.
eve had to borrow $4,000, 900
right at the start" said Archboli.
Tilford Is Heard.
II was shown that this borrowing
was not very serious, as the In llama
corporation has $4,000 net as
set, while its capitalization is still
1000 900.
Henry NJ. TiIiord. president Of the
Standard Oil company of California,
was called because government
charges that the trust gobbled up the
California field contrary to Interstate
commerce rules. He testified that
the oil production Of California in
creased from 100000 in 1900 u
40 900, 900 in 1907. In six years tha
value OF the trade went from s761.-"
900 to s21,300,000.
''In 1899 you made more than 1856
per cent on your capital stock, didn't
you?" demanded Mr. Kellogg.
What has the capital stock to do
with the amount invested IN the busi-
ness?" was the return demand of Mr..
Rosenthal.
THAT capital stock was all you
really had invested" said Mr.. Kel-
logg. THE rest was invested profits"
The witness didn't remember"
Tank Cars Beat Independents.
Mr.. Kellogg established that the
continental made a profit of AZ to "A
Iper cent per annum on its next as
sets. The witness admitted that the
Iprofit per gallon on oil in the Rocky
mountain states was larger than in
Ohio or Pennsylvania or states where
the Standard had competition.
Mr.. Kellogg was curious about an
alleged contract between the Stand
ard of California and the Union Oil
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Board OF Control Berth

The tip Is out that the appoint
mont 20 a place on the state board Of
control will go to either Col. Mike
Griffin, OF Paducah, or Judge A. J. G.
Webs. OF Galloway county. Both
mea have strong ENDORSEMENTS and
the appointment of either viii meet
with favor I'm western Kentucky. Or.
o. X. KIDD. Of Paducah, is also men
TONED for the place.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
REFORM SCHOOL INNATE
PLAYS COLLEGE PRANK

Minnie Perkins, who Is attending
the School OF Reform at Lexington,
as a charge from McCracken county,
figured in daring escapade at that
institution Sunday night. In COM
pany with two other girls. dressed in
boys clothing. she escaped through a
trap door in the roof of the building.
The trio wandered about in the
woods until nearly morning when
they walked into the Lexington po-
lice station and surrendered.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
NitroglYcerine Lets Go.

Webb CITY, Mo, Dec. S.--Nitro-
glycerine tanks at che Independent
Powder Mills exploded. One man is
known to be dead and several are
seriously hurt. The explosion shook
the country for a radius of fifteen
miles. Windows were broken 20
miles away.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Palmer Boys Paper

Chicago, Dec. SIT is reported
that Mrs. Potter Palmer is negotiat-
ing for the purchase of morning
She plans establishing
her sons, Potter and Honor. in the
newspaper field. II is understood
that H. II. Kohlsaat will have charge
of the paper.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Land Fraud Cases

Washington, Dec. S.--Frederick A.
Hyde. a millionaire OF San Francisco.
a real estate operator. was sentenced
to two years Imprisonment and $1O.-
600 fine. JoOst IT, Schneider, of
Arts. was sentenced TO II
months and $1,000 fine. The men
wore convicted OF hand frauds. The
defendants will appeal
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
CONTINUED on page s.)
Hickman's New Library.

Judge r. w. Bagby received a let
ter from General H. A. Tylar. OF HEX
man. that construction work on the
new public library had been started
lie wrote that the citizens were en-
thusias,ic over the building, and that
a fund of $1,000 had been collected,
to which General Tyler added 81 900.
as a fund for a book rider.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08

Trouble in the Oak Grove school
came TO a head yesterday when the
divisional school board met 10 hear
charges OF cruelty against the teacher,
Edward Finley, and of misconduct
against the trustee. J. S. Graham.
Finley was exonerated. but the hear
ing OF the trustees case was post
poned until Saturday, December 10.
II Is claimed that the trustee took
too active Interest in the charges
against the teacher and was spread
ing reports calculated TO disrupt the
school
Friends OF both sides crowded the
school house yesterday and consider
able feeling was manifested on both
sides.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Presidential Nominations.

Washington. Dec. President
Roosevelt sent the following nomi-
nations TO the senate: Luke Il.
Wright. secretary OF war; Truman
Newberry, secretary OF the navy;
Herbert Satter.ee. assistant secretary
OF the navy; Daniel Keefe. commits
sioner of immigration; Rufus Thayer.
Judge of the United States court Ia
China; Wade Ellis. assistant attorney
general.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Cairo's Delegation.

A delegation of 20 representative
Cairo citizens headed by Mayor Par
sons. arrived in the city last night
en- route TO Washington to attend the
National Harbors and Rivers congress
The party were travelling in special
car. which was decorated with ban
ners. The party left on the midnight
train for Louisville.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Postmaster at Folsomdale and His
Clerk Arrested on Indictment in
Federal Court by Deputy Marshal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
HUMAN DISPENSARY.

Benton, Ky. Dec. 3. Especially
Sheriff Pete EIy's suspicion
that Frank Campbell. a negro,
was bootlegging whisky to the
crowd attending county court,
yesterday proved correct, for
when Campbell was arrested
seven and one-half gallons OF
"booze" were found on his per-
son. The negro had ON an over
coat, which evidently was made
especially for his business. the
lining being made into one
great pocket in which the whisky
was stored. The walking saloon
list was fined in police court.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Defective Elue.

A defective nue at the residence of
Andrew Epperheimer, 1922 Trimble
street. caused a small roof fire this
morning at 10 O'Clock. Hose COM
pany No. 3 and truck company No. 4
responded and extinguished the blaze
with a loss of about $40.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Small Residence Fire.

Fire companies Nos. 2 and were
called to the home of John Cellar.
1876 South Ninth street, last night
about 10 o'clock. Fire originated in
a pile of clothing in the kitchen. but
the flremen extinguished the blaze
with little loss. Miss Cora Cellar
burned her hands while trying to ex-
tinguish the blaze, but the injury is
not serious.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Funeral of Mrs. Anna Moore.

The funeral and burial of Mrs.
Anna Moore, IS years old, of Barlow,
took place yesterday at Hickory
Grove, Graves county, which was her
home. Mrs. Moore died Sunday morn
ing. after a long illness. Her son,
Mr.. Gee Moore, returned to his home
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Boys Sent to Reform school.

Terry Tucker and Tommy Glenn.
two incorrigibie white youths. were
ordered to the state school of reform
at Lexington by Judge Dightfoot at a
session OF the county court today.
Oficer Jack Nelson will leave in the
morning with the Glenn boy. The
sentence of the Tucker boy was sus-
pended for a while on account of the
Illness of his mother.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Out Fingers in Sausage Mil.

Maxon Mills, KY, Dec. s. Especially
While grinding sausage late yester
day afternoon Mrs. Bush Childrees
caught her right hand in the mill.
Two fingers on the hand were LAGER
ateds but DR.. +. V. Kimbrough, who
attended, believes that amputation
will not be necessary.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Cotton Gin Report

Washington. Dec. S.-The census
bureau announced that 11y010. S64
bales of cotton were ginned Deem
Der 1, compared with S,343,396 bales
last year There were 26,922 gin
neries reported.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08

,itically II will be a misnomer to
speak of the solid south.
At the morning session the princi-
pal addresses were by Secretary OF
War Wright and Surgeon General
Wyman.
The leading speakers at the after
noon session were John A. Fox, of
Arkansas, and John F. Wallace, of
New York.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Not a Stock or Leaf Left at
Bohmer'svNrehouse at Close
EWD ThisMorning.
Farmers Umn May Decide TO
Free Factory.
MEETING VII BE HELD SOON

Well pleaktu III puIChdrco mSu'
Yesterday at thahrst loose leaf to-
bacso safes connected at Bohmer's
tobacco warehoul buyers eagerly
snapped up ever basket OF tobacco
offered this mor'ng at prices that
were evidently satisfactory TO the
growers present 70 smiled Their APP
prevail as each "a was made.
Owing to the favorable weather
for the handling tobacco. less than
20 900 pounds We offered. but the
prices. considerinale quality OF the
tobacco. were consered fair. an aver
age OF Ga cents ing paid.
A good lot Of | tobacco ON the
floor today was hgl air cured. some
of a on the stalk. q was bought By
Mr.. Vernon Merrittepresentlng the
French government Smith A. Scott
local MANUFACTURED also bought
some OF this grade tobacco. Con-
siderable interest v mapdfosted In
this tobacco becautf its close re-
semblanre TO burieiand MT. Bob
mer. who conducted warehouse In
the hurley district experiment
with the grade as a sitituie for bur
ley. by sending safis to eastern
manufacturers ThAobacco WIS
grown IN Livingston inty. and soad
for s3cO per 100 pds on the
sta,k. which was conercd a good
rioe by the grower. 20 was pses-
ent.
Dark tobacco offeftwas sold 90
staha a company. r,scrting the
italian government. at 60 s cents.
and snuff grades TO hrs for the
American snuff compa at 5 10 s
cents.
Robert y. Farmer, bt for w. A.
Martln & company: W. Kennedy
a company. T. ]. Wria and other
interests were represen at the
sales today.
The loose method OF ding and
ceiling tobaoco Is an inatlon in
this district and Il " Ilcted viii
grow In popularity as Is under
stood and the benefits an,iated by
the farmer and buyer. ihndoubt-
eddy the quickest way ioarhcting
tobacco and gives ne rag an OPP
portunity to get me mo- Tor me
crop In the shortest time.
Growers VIII br.ng uhe'paoco %
the warehouse ON the.r ~'A and y
Is put en- baskets whlch about
Coo pounds eoch. Inc POGO Is
placed ON the baskets sfing to
grades. leaf being put on basket
eugs on another etc. oh'e crop
Is ON basket Inc pashlTe ar
ranged In rows ana ~heh iile be-
g.us the auc'loneer taxes lup Va
rotation. similar TO the ola on
the brakes"
On each basket Is a placshow-
ing the number OF pounds u has
ket and the owners numoershich
the buyer Is given a dupllcvhen
the sale Is made. AFTER 'haon-
Ger has knocked Vhe oop'of 20
the highest bidder the grow he
accepts the bid, tears on ~" Ncate
number and carries IL 10 Vince
and gets check TOT the ms the
buyer always setu'ing W''n .are-
house. thus saving DELAYS INV
er's name Is not cSleu TOT 'he
is given a check Tor me SAFE
The great adNantase 10 uhefer
Is the composition the sac DIS
and the manner OF hahoiiiis Is
plays his tobacco that the pr
knows exactly whai Il IN 'ne ond
consequently does no' Vuy AZ %e
a margin under the market plo
protect him from loss
Many inquiries have been ral
- TO the manner OF conducunA
soose sales from all over w
Kentucky and with few DIG
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Cochrans Come in "Outiug."

j. NJ. and t. II. Cochran, well
known sportsmen of Lexington, are
here on their annual outing shooting
ducks and quail. The Cochrans are
brewers at Lexington and noted wing
shots. They came from Frankfort by
river in their launch Outing"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-08
Calls GiIrOy "A Liar.

Washington, Dec. S.--P. j. Kienan.
former president Of the Fidelity com
pany, declares the company Is solvent
He denounces Gilroy's statements of
bad condition as lies.