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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
KENTUCKY AT THE CONFER
ENCE

The appointment by Kentucky's
governor of three representatives for
Kentucky at the conference to be held
at the white house May 10 to Is
paves the way for active participa-
tion by the state in a meeting which
promises important results to the
whole country says the Courier-Jour-
nal. The conference is the idea OF
the president. 1t has been one Of his
hobbies to take steps to conserve the
resources of the United States. which
il might well be remarked in passing,
has been for long hobby of many
another.
In all sections the waste of prop
erty and power has been something
scandalous. Our forests have been
ruthlessly destroyed and as a conse-
quence timber has become so greatly
reduced in supply that the obtainment
of wood for commercial and all other
purposes is daily becoming a more
difficult problem. Their destruction
has had its evil effects in other ways,
for the soil, the flow of streams.
ground water. purity and volume of
rivers and navigation have shown i'm
pairment. Something must be done
to preserve existing forests and in
sure the replanting of trees for the
future. Public lands have been dis
sipated, This state of things needs
attention. Water power has been
given away-water power of streams
owned by the people and representing
untold fortunes in their energy. These
bespeak abuses and graft. And in
other ways and fields the nation has
suffered in the past by loose meth
DDS and bad laws. In some lines 1t is
too late to do much good. In some
others care, caution and wisdom,
combined with the firm hand. can do
wonders. II the nation Is to be on
the upgrade these wonders must be
performed. The warning sounded a
year ago by so serious student of
economical conditions as James J..
Hill still resounds in the atoms ears.
1t is barely possible that this warning
was responsible for the action of Mr..
Roosevelt in calling the conference
about to be held. Mr.. Hill is to be
one of the conspicuous figures in at
tendance.
OF course, the coming meeting can
not legislate. 1t can only influence.
As it is to be composed OF the gov
ernors of the various states and three
representative leaders from each state
its influence should be powerful. Such
a body acting together must neces-
sarily develop a widespread sentl-
ment. Then the prominent members
acting individually in their respective
states should keep up an agitation in
their home communities not to be re-
sisted by the state legislatures upon
which, where congress has no say,
must rest the burden and responsible
ity of safeguarding our resources in
the future and, If possible, of over
coming the evils of past negligence.
In most cases the duty is purely one
for the state. and it will be national
calamity IL the impetus given the
movement by the approaching confer
ence does not lead to desirable action
in the majority of the states where
such action is urgent.
Kentucky's representatives are well
equipped for the task put upon them
and Kentucky citizens generally
should support them in the admirable
work they undertake.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

THE Morning Register having
gone into the hands Of receiver at
Paducah, the News-Democrat, one of
The afternoon papers, will take the
morning field That will leave Padu-
cab with only two daily newspapers,
both good ones, one of them morn
ing and the other an afternoon paper.
Two are enough, and Paducah will
have TO grow to ten times its present
size before there will be room for a
third daily paper"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
German.

LUTHERAN-The Rev. William
Nother, pastor Morning sermon In
u German language Evening sub
ueN Christ, the Good Shepherd.
ineegular monthly business meeting
VII! held in the afternoon at $3.50
o'cloo
hN rGELICAls-The Rev. VII
nam b'-quin. pastor. Morning sub
l,'V; NJ OF AL" Evening sub
JecE IN Fountain OF Youth" Mu-
SIC VIII Diminished by the girls
Hope"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

New York. MAY 2-Amcn Bling
ham. the actress. WAS in decidedly
critical condition TO-DAY. accotlng to
q statement by her husband Lloyd
Bingham. MS Bingham vs. taken
800 with an intestinal OBSTRUCTION aud
per.tonitls Sunday night
Last night she submitted e sur
gical operation. and NJ Bingham
said today that relapse foll~od the
ojcraiion. leaving her 30 a Weakened
condition.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

The star League" composed of
the indianapolis, Muncie and Terre
Haute Stars, the leading papers of In
diana, has gone into the hands of a
receiver. Newspaper competition,
carried on in view of the public, is
keener than that of any other bust
ness, and a natural desire to excel in
appearance and completeness impels
publishers to rash enterprises. 1t
costs lots of money to maintain news
paper. The circulation doesn't pay
for it, and nearly every city offers its
example of fortunes sunk in the news.
paper business.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Republicans of western oKentucky
came up nobly for Taft and the moral
effect of the First district convention
the remainder Of the state is meal
culable. Just for that, the Purchase
Republicans should be accorded the
honor of representing the state in the
vote for Taft at the national Republl-
can convention.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

finger. Suddenly he checked, cast
back and threw the book wide open.
Here beginneth new chapter"
said he quietly.
No imaginable chirography could
have struck the eye with more Of con
trast 10 the professors small aud ncrv-
Gus hand. Large. rounded ard ram
bling. it filed the page with few and
careless words.
June 2 l904-On this date ] ind myself
sole occupant and absolute monarch %
this valuable island. This morning ! was
a member Of a community. interesting n
not precisely peaceful. Tonight / am the
last ,eaf IAN his lovely companions are
faded and gone the sprightly solomon.
the psychic Niger. the amiablc Thrac-
kles. the cheerful Pcrdosa. the genial Pu'E
and the high minded Eagen. Indoubtcd-
~ the social atmosphere has cleared !.
moreover ! am for the first time Ia nay
life a landed proprietor. Item, several
square miles OF grass land; Item. several
dozen head of sheep: item. cove full u
fish; item. a handsomely decorated cave:
item, sportive though somewhat unruly
volcano. At times. II may he, | shall feel
the lack Of company. The sea gulls alone
are not distrustful OF me. Undoubtedly
the sea gull is an estimable creature, bur
he leaves something 10 be desired In the
way of companionship; hence this diary.
the Inevitable refuge OF the empty minded
Materially shall do well enough. though
face one tragic circumstance. My ciga-
rette material. l find. Is short Upon
counting up
Hang his Cigarettes cried the sur
geon. This must be barrow Fin
icky BEAST Let's see if it's signed"
He whlrled the leaves over to the
last sheet, glanced at 1t and sprang TO
his feet There, sprawled in trcmu-
lous characters. as by a hand shaken
with agony or terror, was written:
Look for me in the cave.
PERCY BARROW.
The bullet hole in the corner fur
nished a sinister period TO the sigma
ture.
Trendon handed the ledger back to
the captain, who took one quick look
closed 1t and handed it 10 Congdon.
Wrap that up and carry it careful
ly," he said.
aye, aye, SIR said the cockswain,
swathing 1t In his jacket and tucking
IL under his arm.
Now to find that cave" said Cap
tain Parkinson to the surgeon.
"The cave in the cliff, of course"
said Trendon. Noticed it coming in.
you know"
"Where?"
ION the north shore, about mile to
the east of here"
Then Wen cut directly across"
BEG your pardon, SIR put in Cong
don. but don't think We can make
it from this side, sir"
why not?"
mo beach. sir. and the cliffs like the
side of ship. Looks TO be deep water
right into the caves mouth"
Back TO the boat. then. Bring that
flag along"
The descent was swift, Mt times reck-
less, but the party embarked without
accident. Soon they were forging
through the water at racing speed. the
boat leaping to the impulsion of the
sailorman's strongest motives, curiosi-
ty ami the hope of saving life.
ITO be continued in next issue.)
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FIRSr-The Rev. W. f. Cave. pas
tor. Usual services. Sunday school
Ia. $50, at Mlzpah and Hebron mis-
sious at o'clock.
KENTUCKY AVENUE Rev
-. II. Henry. pastor Morning sub
iect: "The Power Of Habit" Regu-
lar service in the evening.
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Christian Science.

.at 9:4j a. m Wednesday a. 7.f-
O'Clock. Three Links building
Fifth street and Kentucky avenue
Room second floor. Public cordla .il
invited.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
WESTERN KENTUcKY's CLAIMS

WESTERN kENTUCKY'S CLAIMS.
Western Kentucky must have
representative in the Big Four to the
national Republican convention. This
end of the state has been ignored too
often. There is no distinction in being
a Republican in the Eleventh district.
II means something to be a Republic
can in the First, and it is a noticeable
fact, that when the Gibraltar fails to
come up with big Democratic ma
jority, the state goes Republican.
That is to the credit of the Republi
cans of the Purchase.
They are entitled this time to rep
resentation on another score. Taft
has won notable victory in Ken
lucky in the face OF seeming odds.
The Fairbanks men pinned their faith
TO the First district and held an early
convention to set the example for the
remainder of the state. The good
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
t~is,ian.

rms Tue ". s n. Moore pas
Tor Morning suect: Learning at
me Oioss. EVEN subject. Chris
t.anity Not Dec,lpp" sunday
school at $50.
TENTH STREET--,e nov q A
Lewellyn. Of Mayheld. viii preach
tomorrow morning. Su.a scbo,l
and communion at the reAiar ho,rs
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

First-The Rev NJ Z. Dodd, pas
tor. Morning subject: THE Atone
ment." The evening sermon vii! be
a continuance of the morning sermon.
SECOND-The Rev. Terry Martin,
OF Mayfield will preach tomorrow.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
S4&44&444AAAS
AT THE CHURCHES


GRACE--The Rev. ID. c. Wright,
rector No early service tomorrow
Sunday school $3.50 a. M. Morning
service with sermon and holy com
munion, 10:45. Evening prayer and
sermon 7:45. Rector's Bible class in
the parish house Monday at p. m,
subject, Jonah" Annual parish
meeting in the parish house Monday
night at 1880 o'clock.
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Roman Catholic.

ST. FRANCIS DE sADh Tho
Rev Father Jansen. pastor. u,yb
mass at 1880 O'Clock. The Ki,h,.
.of Columbus will attend IN a b.,
Ncspers at 1880 in the evening.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

III you are thinking of securing ~
bonE', and prefer to locate in some
pap ticular section Of the city, "a cIassi-
fled ad. will bring you offers Of all
property that Is for sale or rent in
that locality.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
Salvation Army

Hall 500 South Fifth street. sun
day at p. m, children meeting 5 3.
IA. public service All are heartily
invited. George Gundel. superintend-
.cEt
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ChrI.tIan Party NJ r...,-...

Davenport. Ia y, % Tb,
United Christian party. al,u'or. mr..
gauizatiOn which has taken. cof.
umn on the presidential tx f,r
veral national elections hI,. M
annual convention al the Watchrov
or Inn, historical pleasure Nm,
near this city. Friday. May /. II vi
probably nominate Us presidential az
g. and announce its platform at N.
time.
II.u L.nnIrnr Sr..n-hnD a NInnI-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Personally appeared before me, this
May 2, 1908, r. ID. MacMillen, busi-
ness manager of The Sun, who affirms
that the above statement of the circu-
lation of The Sun for the month OF
April 1908, is true to the best of his
knowledge and belief.
My commission expires January
10, 1912.
PETER PURYBAR.
a.- Notary Public.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
SLIGHTLY HUMOROUS.

1t isn't pleasan; to fall in WIN reo
pie who are always out.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Eliza Did sou say sam Vts MAX
in' Dot of money out Of hh voice.
C'oc sure thing AZ dc spora
"a De- opera"
"Ya4 be- calls Dc carriages "--
yonkcrs Statcsmau.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
Daily Thought.

A high purpose ties up the entan-
Cling lines of otherwise dangerous
leisure.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
YOU DoN'lq,vE TO WAIT

WY dose naftf :, ,.,fl,tt,t L.,-po
seeps yoar whale iun -, -. =, ~,
1Sssy-bssk pisr s-sry~.,. pro.o,,-,.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Nature musJ 'ove joke -jid6'r
from the funny people we meet. y
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Water on the brain is seldom dn
10 a thirst for knowledge.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

"My five-year old put it up to md
this morning all right"
ssrrh.t cot uoutos,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Men who pretend 10 understand
women are only pretenders.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02
Continued from last Issue.)
CHAPTER XVIII

DTWARDLY the book accorded
Ill with its surroundings. In
that place of desolation and
death II typified the petty neat
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-02

Papa he asked, after every
one dies, who will bury the UNDER
taker?' Boston Transcript. A
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
AUTOISTS MOVE
FOR GOOD ROADS
Az tatiOn for Systematic I'm.
prOVement Down the
State

The $50 licensed Delaware automobilists
have suddenly reused themselves. with
the advent OF an astonishing number Of
new machines and the prospectiblc SWELL
ng of their ranks. 10 prod up the authors
ties Tor the permanent Improvement and
srading OF the public roads OF this cen-
tral and lower Delaware.
The good roads movement IN Delaware
has gone along with Indifferent success
except in New Castle county.
Now the constantly increasing army Of
motor car owners believe that something
can be- done through concerted action. and
an organization viii be effected this month
20 take that action and not only bring
about "a system OF good roads that viii in.
crease the army of motorists in Delaware,
but win invite the hosts Of visitors who
are waiting TO come here from Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey and Maryland. as soon
as the roads are put lin ht condition foi
safe travel
The automobile receipts IN the State
treasury are now quite large and are con.
stantly Increasing. as are the receipts foi
travellers licenses from motorists from
other States vino enjoy passing through
notwithsiandms the sandy and rousl
roads National aid will also he sought o.
tho intentions of tho owners Who arc aei
tatine iiio movement can bc carried out
The state already paws ont about $500
/ annually but % Is claimed That this can b.
Increased 20 fio1ooo and an additions
Sl0oe0 can be borrowed for mpr0viN- ,h,
/ State road clear TO lower Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
DEMOCRATIC BOOK OUT
Contains Arguments Intended to Brinq
About 5ryan's Election.

CHICAGO. Sept. S-The campaiga
textbook of the Democratic party, pre-
pared with the approval of the ma
tional committee has also been dis
tributed to party workers and others
interested in the arguments why the
Democratic nominees should be elected.
1t contains 800 pages IN a bright red
cover. and is replete with comment
and argument. on the issues of the
campaign. The platforms of the
Democratic and Republican parties. ar
ranged in parallel columns, occupy
much space in the manual, which also
contains crisp utterances of both
Democratic and Republican leaders.
Some of the chapter headings OF the
volume are: Pointers on the Re
publican National Platform" Figures
of Thistles." "A Discrcdited Slogan"
"rhe Struggle with Monopoly" aud
Lest We Forget" ". j. Bryan's
speech of acceptance. his tariff speech
and his speech en- guaranteed deposits
occupy a prominent place in the book.
which closes with a detailed index OF
contents.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
Girls Fall Goals, $3.50 value $3.50
Cut Price Sale Specials

Extra heavy striped and checked
Outing Flannel value i0c "a yartc
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. u
Heavy brown Canton Flannel, the O
T. l-2c grade at......................... OC
Full bieached soft finished Muslin. 35
inches wide. very fine quality Z
value lOc yard at ............... Y e c
Calicces. the very best American
and Simpsons Prints, in light and =
dark colrrs. For this sale, a yard JC
Percale, the very best 81 cloth, in
medium and dark colors. SO inches
wide, II 12c goods. For this TIL
sale. a yard .......-... y C
Cambria Muslin, very good quality,
36 inches wide. Value 1Oc a yard, q
at .............- .......-........ W
Dress Ginghams and seersuclers Of
extra good quality in plain colors,
stripes and checks; value 1Oc a acr/.
yard at ..-.,................ We y
White India Linon. Very sheer =
quality. The lie grade, at ....... iC
Lancaster Apron Gingham. All E,/.
over Sc a yard, at ............. OI2 I
Plain Linen Chambrays in all colors,
very good quality. Value 1Oc Er/.
yard, at ..................... o q c
Long Cloth, very sheer quality, Xxx
quality. known all over as the E0IL
best value, 19c a yard at &C.. Z Y
Plaid Muslin Of extra good quality,
sheer and fine. new plaids n
value 17c yard, at ............ UC
Evening journal., 1908-09-08

OF that section. though they may not
always occupy the position of constable.
Darius is a man full of civic pride
and "hot air. unconsciously funny in
his seriousness and seriously conscious
Of the size and Importance Of his Off
cial badge and the position il repre-
sents. Supporting Mr.. Conyers Is the
same cast that was seen here in the
play on its former visit
For the last three days of the week
"The Hallroom Boys with William
Clifton and Johnstone Flynn in the
title roles. Nil be the Grand Opera
House offering. Supporting these
clever comedians Us a capable COM
pany of forty people. The scenic equip
ment and dressing OF the funny cartoon
musical farce has been carefully at
tended TO and good performance is
promised by the management Matt
nces viii be given Friday and Saturday
That local theatregoers are pretty
well satisfied with the quality of enter
tainment which The Garrick furnishes
was again evidenced yesterday after
noon and last night when the opening
performances OF the second week of
the season We're greeted by a packed
house The bin presents many new
faces along with one or two old favor
ties. Among the latter may be placed
Viola DeCosta and her Company in
the study OF student life entitled "ln
the Latin Quarter" The act is beau
tilullv set Introduces some good vocal
numbers and enables Miss DeCosta 70
show of "A trim and graceful figure in
her Partisan gowns. Howell and Scott
two clever Hebrew comedians. were
here "a year or two ago. and proved
as much a hit yesterday as on their
first appearance. Billy Burlge's spec
.tacuiar comcdy "A Strawberry Fcsti-
'Nal" Is one of the most pretcntious
things that has straycd into vaudeville
ihis season. II shows a typical coun-
rv festival with the country atmos-
are and a typical country band, whose
arsical qualities are Of such varied
order Cor disorder) that the audience
sits convulsed In laughter Gardner
land Gevere, musical comedians. have
IAN act above the ordinary: Mortimer
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
UNION MACHlNISTS
HAVE DAY OF FUN
Celebrate Labor Day in Good
Old Fashioned Way
in Woods

Nearly 800 machinists and their friends
gathered I'm Haley's woods on the Bran
dywine Springs trolley line yesterday af-
ternoon at the picnic given by Whining
ton Lodge OF International Machinists for
the benefit of the unemployed members
OF the union and enjoyed a splendid af-
ternoon's outing.
The picnic was one Of several held by
unions of the city i'm lieu of the usual
Labor Day parade, which was dispensed
with this year so that the money hereto-
fore expended for it might be turned into
other channels.
There was no speechmalSing, as had been
intended. but those who had come TO
hear speeches quickly forgot the eXpecta-
tlon in enjoyment of the many other di-
versions afforded during the afternoon.
Refreshments were served at booth, and
in meadow adjoining the woods there
was rafting game OF baseball between
teams of apprentice boys representing. the
Belts Machine Company on the one side
and Pooles Machine shops and Pusey and
Jones Company on the other The game
was won in eight innings by the Belts
APPRENTICES by the score Of to 3.
After the same the crowd returned C
the woods and there enjoyed all kinds of
informal sports. such as sack races, jump
ing. running. quolts, walking and potato
races. for which various prizes were OFFER.
ed These amusements continued until late
I'm the evening.
The proceeds of the picnic will be dis
tributed among the unemployed machin
/ lists OF the union two-thirds of whom, 4
is said, are without work.
The committee in charge Of the picnic
. comprised Il. W. Gallagher, chairman
santa Mattocota. Robert Lee, Charles
sohl Arthur J. Jennings. Frank liouclS
John smith and William Frcdericks.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
COL. HOLZ TO VISIT
SALVATION ARMY
-~~-r--~- --~-~-~-~~~-~------.-~-~

Colonel Holz, the new provincial leader
of the salvation Army viii visit this city
on Saturday and Sunday. September 18th
and 18th. when special meetings are to. be
held in calvation Army Hail, Fourth and
King streets.
The Saturday service will be in the
evening ats O'Clock and special music is
TO be given. Tho Sunday services will DO
as follows; $50, special children's service:
HOO, holiness meeting; $50. grand chris
tian rally; $50 young peoples meeting;
500. Salvation meeting.
With Colonel lIolz viii be his wife and
they will be assisted by Brigadier and
Mrs. Atkinson. STAFF Captain and Mrs.
Richards. Corporal Cadets Ernest Holz
and William Richards
on Sunday morning Bregadier Atkinson
will speak in Madeley Church and Colonel
Holz will speak in the Epworth Methodist
Church.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
STABBED BY AN
UNKNOWN Man

Edward Grooms. colored, was stabbed
in the abdomen last night as he was
walking past Ninth and Walnut streets
by an unknown assailant who jumped
out at him with, knife and then ran
away.
Grooms went to the police station
and told his story and was sent to the
Delaware hospital. According TO his
story he was walking along when the
man suddenly sprang at him. That
was All he could tell. He said he did
not know who the man was.
When he walked into the police sta
ton. his clothing from his waist down
was soaked with blood and a red stream
could be seen tricklimg under his shirt
The cut i'm the mans abdomen was
several inches long though not deep
II was closed at the hospital where he
was said not to bc in any danger.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
Was a Tomato.

Mrs Morris Christy complained to
the police last evening that she had
been hit in the head by a brick thrown
hy boys as she was in Third street near
king A policeman hurried to the scene
and found the ncighbors much excited.
il turned out that the brick was an
overripe tomato. The policeman was
unable 20 apprehend the boys respon-
sible for the trouble.
Evening journal., 1908-09-08
THEATRICAL

our New Minister" a highly in
teresting character play of rural New
England, viii be the attraction at the
Opera House today and tomorrow with
two performances each day The
authors of Our New Minister" were
Denman Thompson and George w.
Rycr, who as workers produced the
most successful of all rural dramas.
'rhe old Homestead" Joseph Conyers.
as Darius Startlo the constable of
Hurdscrabblc. presents a character OF
the kind easily found in the small towns