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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
DRY PETITION FAILS
Local Option Question Will Not
be Submitted to People of
Chicago This Spring.
LACKS BUT 5000 NAMES
United Societies, on Other Hand, Find
172,e61 Favoring Opening
Sundays.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Saloons will con-
tinue to flourish in Chicago. The ques-
ton of whether or not the town shall
be dry will not be an issue in the
spring election. The petition for sub
hitting the question to the voters fail
ed to get the required number of Sig
natures. Eighty thousand names were
secured, but $1,000 were needed.
Sunday Closing the Issue.
Whether or not saloons are TO be
closed on Sunday will be an issue,
however. The petition of the United
Societies for the submission of the
issue TO the people was filed yester-
day afternoon with 172,9G1 signatures
than twice the number needed
and more than half the registered vote
of the city.
The officers were doubly happy be-
cause when their petition was filed at
. o'clock p. m. the no license petition
had not arrived. and it was doubtful
even then if enough signatures had
been secured.
The exact question to be submitted
to the voters is:
Shall all the places where liquor is
sold or given away upon Sunday be
closed on that day."
Plan Great Parade.
The societies are going 10 have a
great parade tomorrow to celebrate the
filing of their petition.
The no license committee did not
give up hope last night until nearly
midnight. AT that time the count of
names was finished, and Chairman
Hill announced, dejectedly, there were
but 10000 of them. He declared he
was not dispirited. however, and that
the fight would be made again at the
EeXt election.
I'VE have made good start, and
will keep right on" he said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
GUARD RAIL KEEPS
TRAIN FROM RIVER
Serious Accident on the Wabash Mar
rowIy Ayerted When Passen-
ger Leaves the Rails.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. S.-A heavy iron
and cement guard rail on the Wabash
bridge over the Huron river at French
Landing. about 80 miles west of here,
saved a fast New YOrk-Chicago pas
senger train which had been derailed
today. from falling into Huron river,
which is 40 feet below at this point
The train was moving about 80 miles
an hour when all five passenger cars
behind the baggage car jumped the
track and when the train was stopped
several of them were resting against
the guard rail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Analysis of Gettysburg Address.

J. B. Oakleaf of Moline has prepar
ed an analysis of Lincoln's Gettysburg
address which he is distributing in
brochure form among his friends as a
souvenir of the 99th birthday anniver-
sary of the great emancipator. The
work is illustrated. Mr.. Oakleaf has
been a close student of Lincoln's life
and character, and his pamphlet con-
tains much that is new regarding the
most famous address Of this most IA
nous American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
BURIED BESIDE HIS THREE
BROTHERS, ALL VICTIMS Of.FEUDS

Jackson, KY, Feb. S.-The funeral
of Judge Hargis took place in the lit
lie family burial ground at noon to-
day. The body was placed in a grave
adjacent TO the graves of Hargis
three brothers, all of whom died of
bullet wounds inflicted by implacable
enemies.
COrtege Unique Spectacle.
The funeral cortege was a unique
spectacle. The body was taken across
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
GOVERN MENT LOST
BY POSTAL FRAUD
TWO Indicted at Portland, Maine, for
Alleged Theft of Thousands
of Dollars.

Portland, Maine, Feb. S.-George
Frederick Terry, general manager of
the Sawyer Publishing company at
Waterville, and Henry w. Bosnian,
who for a number of years handled
second and third Gloss mail matter in
the Waterville postoffice, were indicted
in the federal court today for an al
legged joint conspiracy to defraud the
government of postage 1t is alleged
the government has been robbed of
many thousands of dollars year for
several years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

the river via the bridge. placed upon
push car and rolled down the tracks
of the Lexington G. Eastern railroad.
and thence carried about 800 yards to
the grave. The attendants walked,
forming a procession in the track be,
hind the car which served as a hearse.
No Hearse in Town.
Could one be used, there is no hearse
in town, and neither is there a profes-
sional undertaken in the region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
SEEKS HEIRS TO $500, 900, ,OOo
Minister Accused of Fraud Says He
Has Located 500 Claimants.

Springfield, Ohio, Feb. S.-When
Rev. w. G. Whitaker. arrested in Day
ton Friday for alleged misuse of the
mails by United States Marshal San
derson, was searched by Sheriff Al
money in this city S1.70O in greenbacks
was found in his pocket. Whitaker, il
is Said, has been in all parts of the
country endeavoring to interest heirs
to an enormous estate in England, and
he says he found $500 of these persons.
The estate. according to Whitaker's
story, is that of Captain John Whita-
.ker and Jane Scott Parker, worth from
$500 ,O0O, 900 10 $500, 900 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Throng at Funeral OF
Murdered Men Seem
ingIy Care Free.
FORGET ALL WRONGS
Troops Closely Guard Route Of
Procession and No Unto
ward Incident Occurs.

Lisbon, Feb. S.-Fmeral services
over the bodies of King Carlos and
Crown Prince Luiz were held in the
church of St. Vincent early this after
noon. The services were simple but
impressive and the final act in the
bloody tragedy of Feb. l was carried
to a close without incident The line
of the funeral procession from the royal
chapel to the church was guarded by
troops, several additional regiments
having been brought into the city for
the purpose.
All the governments of Europe and
America were represented.
Forget All Else
The day was the one on which the
Portuguese people united in prayer for
their murdered king and prince. OPP
preston, real or fancied restriction of
liberty. the bitter clash of parties, sin
lister intrigue and merciless vengeance
seemed all to have been abandoned
for the moment. at least, as the nation
prepared for the funeral
Appears aS ON Fete Days.
Bits of crepe fluttered from the
arms of many persons in the city. yet
in spite of these general signs of
mourning the crowded streets sug-
gested TO some observers a general
fete day which the talking throngs
were all bent on observing. But to
others the presence of large bodies of
infantrymen and cavalrymen at vari-
Gus points of prominence had sinister
significance, suggestion of the tragic
events that had come and of those
that might fall on the nation in the
near future. and which, if possible.
were to be forestalled.
Avoid Scene of Murder
The route Of march between the
palace and church was densely lined
by mourning people. One point. how
ever, was carefully avoided by suspi-
ciOus Portuguese. This was the spot
on Prace de Commercial where the
cold blooded murders were committed
last Saturday.
Services Held In England.
London. Feb. S.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra, the prince of Wales
and other members of the royal family
were present at requiem mass this
afternoon in the Catholic church of
st. James in the Spanish palace for
the late king and crown prince of
Portugal The church was crowded
with members of the diplomatic corps
cabinet ministers. high naval and mil.
itary officers and other distinguished
persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
STEAMER IL DAYS OVER DUT
Anxiety Felt at Philadelphia for Eagle
Point Which Broke Shaft.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. S.-The Phil
adelphia transatlantic line steamei
Eagle Point from London, which was
spoken Jan. % with a broken shaft
has not since been heard from an(
there is some anxiety here as to the
safety of the big steamer. The Eagle
Point is now 12 days overdue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

BaTTLEsHlPS CLEAR RARB0R
On Way Through Last Straits Leading
to the Pacific Ocean.

Punta Arenas, Feb. S.-The Ameri-
can battleships, accompanied by the
torpedo boat flotilla, cleared from the
harbor at l o'clock this morning on
the way through the western half of
the strait to the Pacific coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
ooino on with the Work.

A mild winter has aided the work
on the Drury drainage district and
the work begun last year is now neaTl!
half finished. The work will cost $75,-
900 and will render tillable a large
tract of fine bottom land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
FORMER DISTRICT
ATTORNEY GUILTY
John H. Hall Convicted at Portland.
Ore, of Timber and Land
Frauds.

Portland, Ore, Feb. S.-Former
United States District Attorney John
H. Hall. indicted for conspiracy with
the Butte and Creek Land, Live Stock
& Lumber company to maintain an al
legged illegal fence which included 90
600 acres of public land in Wheeler
county, was today found guilty. The
trial has been bitterly fought on both
sides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
SETS UP A WORLDS
TARGET RECORD
Cruiser Maryland t-.,s Small Target
9.43 Times Per Minute
While Moving.

Santa Barbara, Cal, Feb. S.-A new
worlds record at target practice by
the cruiser Maryland at Magdalena
bay is reported by Stewart Edward
White, who has just returned from
there. The days average of the Mary
land was S.43 hits. per minute while
steaming in battle formation at 10
knots. Shots were fired at a target
12X21 feet at LOO yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Bow Pleads Guilty.

Vernie Archer. a youth who has been
in trouble several times of late. plead
guilty in the county court this morn
ing to a charge of larceny, and was
sentenced to a day in Jail and fined SO
and costs. The lad was charged with
the theft of a rowboat. He has been
in the county Jail since last fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Hang Four Men in Louisiana.

New Orleans, Feb. S.-Yesterday
was hangman's day in Louisiana. and
four murderers yesterday afternoon
paid the penalty of their crimes. Al
bert West and Edward Williams. ne
groes, were hanged at Lake Charles.
John Culpepper in East Carroll parish
and Cal Thomas in East Feliciana par
ish. The last two named were white
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
NAVAL COMPLEMENT
is NEARLY FILLED

Washington. Feb. S.-According to
the records the navy has profited by
the recent scarcity of employment in
many lines by enlistments and the
complement is now only about 500
men short.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
JUDGE ]. N. CARTER ILL
Former Member of State Supreme
Court Suffers from Paralysis.

Quincy, H., Feb. S.-Joseph n. Car
ter, former judge of the supreme
court of Illinois, was stricken with
paralysis yesterday afternoon. The
shock. which was mild, was caused
by a blood clot in the brain. There is
hope that he will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Read Admiral AckIey Dead.

Washington. Feb. S.-Rear Admiral
Seth NJ. Ackley. U. s. N, retired. is
dead here, aged 62.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
ITSAMUSEMENTS
Dr.. Youngert Before College
Class Says ToIeration is
Vaudeville Christianity"
DECLARES IT'S ALL WRONG
Unique Program is Given by Pnreno-
BOSNIAN Society - Sophomores
Are Entertained.

DR.. S. G. Youngert, in lecturing be-
fore the church history class, yester
day severely arraigned that class of
church members who see no evil in
card playing, theater-going, and dane
ing. He characterized their belief as
a sham and their doctrinal tenets as a
vaudeville Christianity
This outward laxity of living tends
to destroy the Christian character and
the Christian church, said Dr. Young
ert. IF We are to be Christians, we
should be Christians. | don't believe
in making the church a club affair
We have too much of this vaudeville
Christianity today; a little houseclean-
ing would do no harm Cards, they
say, are perfectly harmless and only
an innocent diversion; but have you
found anyone yet that had anything
good to say about poker? They gen.
orally keep quiet about this particular
phase. It's wrong-it's all wrong"
Give Unique Program.
The Phrenokosmian society rendered
a unique and delightfully."- interesting
program before the students of the
college last night. 1t consisted entire
ly of troubadour songs, poems and bal
lads, as follows:
Vocal solo, "Ballad''-Thure Holmer
Reading, a Troubadour ballad-Cora
Tiegreen.
Vocal solo, "Troubadour's Death
Einar Joranson.
Address, 'Troubadours'-C. G. Bloom
quist.
VOCAL solo, ''In Old Madrid"-C. ].
Liliedahl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Sophomores Entertained.

The entire sophomore class was en-
tertained last night by one of its men,
bers, Miss Bessie Bladel, at her home,
1922 Ninth avenue. True to their nat
ural instincts, the sophs were out for
fun, and Miss Bladel had provided
plenty of it in the form of games and
various contests. The home was dec
GRATED in the class colors, blue and
white.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18

where they have been attending
school, to spend Christmas with their
parents.
Mr.. Robert Hawkins, who has been
attending the Castle Heights school
at Lebanon, Tenn, will return home
this evening to spend the holidays.
Attorney Campbell Flournoy went
to Benton this morning on business.
Mr.. George b. Exail returned from
Mayfield this morning after a bust
ness trip.
Mr.. Ben Briggs, of Mayfield, was
in the city today.
Mr.. Louis Theobold returned from
Mayfieli this morning.
A. II. Egan, superintendent of the
Louisville division, and II. McCourt,
superintendent of southern lines, OF
the Illinois Central railroad, passed
through the city this morning in pri-
vate car No. 10.
Mr.. Henry Kopf, who has been in
st. Louis for the last two months, Is
expected home this evening to spend
the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. j. Kopf.
Miss Caroline Ham, who Is study
ing vocal music in Chicago. will spend
Christmas with her mother. Mrs.
Lena Ham, 313 North Sixth street.
Miss Anna Bird Stewart will leave
tonight for New York to spend
Christmas with relatives. Miss Stew
art will make short visit with rela-
tives at Cincinnati en- route to New
York.
Miss Elsa Jacobson, of Memphis,
will arrive Saturday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs l.. B. Sloan, 5S6 Harrison
street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
Last Meeting Of woman's Club for
This Year.

The Woman's club met Thursday
afternoon at the club house. II was
announced in the business meeting
that Mr.. James Young. leading man
with the Drown of Harvard" com
pany, which will play at the Ken
lucky next week, would give lecture
at the Woman's club building next
Monday afternoon at o'clock. His
subject will be: Defense of Shy
lock-" The lecture will be free and
Is under the auspices of the Literary
department OF the club. Miss Virginia
Newell, chairman of the Music de-
partment, announced that Edward
Baxter Perry. OF Chicago, the fam
Gus blind pianist. would be here Feb
ruary is, for recital at the club
house. Mrs. c. L. Purcell gave an
report of her work in the
school improvement league. She has
organized 10 leagues in this section
of Kentucky. January Z was selected
as the date for the New Year recep-
ton of the club. II will be an after
noon function. The club viii have no
more meetings until after the first
of the year. The open meeting OF
the club was under the direction OF
the Art department of which Mrs.
Victor Voris is chairman. A num-
Der of pictures of the artists on the
program. were placed about the room
A musical number on the violin and
plano by Prof. and Mrs. William Deal
was a pleasant feature. Mrs. Vorls
gave clever Introductory talk OF
the early history of French art. which
forms the club study for the year
Miss Ora V. Leigh told delightfully."-
of the French artist "Greuze." A
charming and comprehensive account
of "Art Influence of the Reigns oil
Louis XIV and Louis XvP'was given
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
tut HER HUSBAND IN JAIL.
Then She Eioped With n Boardcr
Did Bristol Woman.

Bristol. Tenn, Dec. 1S.-William
Hudson, who spent last night in the
city Jail here as the result of a war
rant sworn out by his wife. who
charged that he had threatened her
life. awoke this morning to the full
meaning OF his Incarceration when
he learned that his wife had eloped
with Ed Hyatt, a man who had been
roomlng in his home and who assist
ed Mrs. Hudson In having her hus-
band locked up. Upon learning the
sequel this morning Mayor Rice or
dered the release OF Hudson from
prison, and the latter went imme-
diately in search of his only child,
who was taken by the clippers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18

ished knife and after the melee
Brown had his head cut in several
places. The police heard a report Of
the fight and arrested both at Sixth
street and Kentucky avenue.
Christmas wreathes and crosses
In Molly. Bouquet Green, Moss Green,
Galax or Immortelles. Brunsons,
52s Broadway.
Use SCOT Destroyer, and elimi-
nate all dirt from your chimneys.
For sale at all groceries.
Mules wanted-will be at Jas
A. Glauber's stables. Third and Wash
lngton. Saturday. December 10, to
buy mules from to years old and
IA to 16 hands high. Layne a Mason.
City subscribers to The Daily
Sun who wish the delivery OF their
papers stopped must notify our col
lectors or make the requests direct
10 The Sun Office. No attention Will
be paid 10 such orders when given
70 carriers. Sun Publishing Co.
A banquet was spread by MEM
beers of Rcidland Camp OF the Wood
men of the World and Woodmen Cir
Gle "Wednesday night at Epperson
District Organizer John w. Helsley
was guest Of honor.
Use SCOT Destroyer, and clint
nate all dirt from your chimneys.
For sale at all groceries.
The Sunday school OF Grace
Episcopal church will have a Christ
birthday party at the regular Sabbath
school hour, $3.50 O'Clock Sunday
morning. All the members OF the
school will bring a present and these
gifts will be sent to a Prairie school
In Minnesota.
i will give you more coal for 81
than any other coal dealer In town.
The Ice man and coal man. IVES
Flowers. Phones 479.
Every letter and package should
bear the Red Cross Merry Christ
mas" stamp. II looks so good and
gay and finances such noble cause.
Buy a hundred to use and give away.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
In bankruptcy.

John George Rehkopf Individually
filed a petition in bankruptcy this
morning in federal court, with liza
bilities amounting to about $4,000,
with assets given as two life insur-
ance policies for $4,000 made pay
able to his wife. His principal cred-
itors are several banks in Paducah,
one in Marion, H., one in st. Louis
and another m Jackson, Tenn. The
John G.. Rehkopf Buggy company
went into bankruptcy several months
ago.
James Sylvester Washington Per-
klns, of Hickory Grove, Graves coun-
ty, filed a petition in bankruptcy
He gives in his liabilities at $1,000,
with assets of s1,672. Perkins claims
provisions for his family.
Tomorrow morning Judge +. w.
Bagby. referee in bankruptcy, will
hear motions, demurrers and petit
tions in the bankruptcy case of the
Register Newspaper company. II is
Intended by the referee and attorneys
to close up the case tomorrow If pos
sible so that the matter may be de-
termined.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
Pleasant Musical Evening.

A musical entertainment was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hovekamp Tuesday night. Miss An
mabel Acker presided at the plano.
There was also instrumental music
by Messrs. J. w. Switzer and A. S.
Switzer. Those present were: Miss
Annabel Acker. Miss Helena Lei
decker, Miss Della Finley, Miss Mary
Jones. Miss Maggie Finley, Mr. Ar
thur Switzer, Mr. Henry Leidecker,
Mr.. Bailey. Mr.. Farley Finley, Mr.
J. w. Swetzer and Mr.. and Mrs. b. J
Hovekamp and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. b. Penn and children, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Cooper and son.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18

Oklahoma City. Okla, Dec. 49,
O. NJ Buckles, cashier OF the First
state Bank Of Oklahoma City, was to-
day found guilty by jury at El
Paso of embezzllng s1.S72 while he
was treasurer of Canadian county
three years ago. He was sentenced
to serve a year in the penitentiary
and to pay a fine of sS,si5.
Buckles defense was based upon
the claim of faulty work by an add
ing machine used in the treasurer's
Office.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
THB LOCAL NEWS

DIR. Gilbert. osteopath. 440h
Broadway. Phone 1876.
Visit Pages short order restau-
rant, i23 South Second.
Veterinarians. Farley 9 Fisher.
iS45. old; ISL. new. Hospital 42s
, South Third.
|, Don't forget that Biederman
has the largest stock OF fire works in
the city.
-Manicuring, hairdressing. scalp
treatments and massaging. lola
Fisher. GA Kentucky. phone 1859.
For highest cash market price
bring your tobacco to Bohmer's ware
house.
Use SCOT Destroyer, and elimi-
nate all dirt from your chimneys.
For sale at all groceries.
The Merry Christmas" stamp of
the Red Cross will add to the cheer
OF your holiday tokens. One cent
seach everywhere.
For loose leaf iedgers and bind
ers see the Paiucah Printing and
Bookblnding Co. Phone 400.
Some household goods that had
been stored In an clubhouse were dam
'aged by fire last night in the rear
J yard OF Mrs. Mile +. Davis. $40
Kentucky avenue. IL is believed that
the FIRE started from a spark from
fireworks and had gained good head
way before discovered. The build
ing was wrecked and the households
was damaged by water to the extent
of about 500. Hose company No. 1
and truck company No. 4 answered
the alarm.
Don't forget that Biederman
has the largest stock of FIRE works in
the city.
Rosie Dismukes and Ernest
Brown. both colored. had a tight
early this morning on Kenucky ave-
nue. near Fifth street. Rosie -four
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
Baptists Elect Officers at Fulton.

Fulton, KY, Dec. 1S.-With the
Rev. b. NJ. Bogard, elected as perma.
nent moderator. the Baptist associa-
ton of America effected permanent
organization at its second days ses-
sion here yesterday. The Rev. F. F.
Moore was made assistant moderator,
with the Rev. w. NJ. Barker as clerk.
For the purpose of further strength
ening the organization it was agreed
to hold an extraordinary session the
second week in March to admit TO
membership such Of the churches as
will petition, and to perfect organi-
zation.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18

Food experts agree that chocolate
Is one OF the most healthful and nu-
'tritious articles OF food known and
chocolate pies are becoming very pop
ular. Who can imagine anything
more tempting or delicious than a
nice. large piece OF chocolate pieY
Hard to make In the old way. but
easy II you use 'OuR-PTE." Choco-
late flavor. and follow directions on
the package. Contains all ingredients
ready for instant use. At grocers.
10 cents. order today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-18
UNCLE SAM AND FAUST
sPACHETTf.

The United States Agricultural De-
nartment declares Spaghetti to be a
highly nutritious food-rich In gluten
and other strength-producing elements.
These qualities are found at their best
in Faust Spaghetti. a food that has
no equal anywhere as regards tastl-
ness. nutriment. and low price price
which, when compared to that OF meat
and other food, seems insignlncant In
view OF the great food value.
Faust Brand Spaghetti is a strictly
American food. American grown and
American made. Put up In clean pack
ages. reaching you fresh. ana dainty,
ready for immediate cooking.
Faust Spaghetti always delights be-
cause its adaptability prevents us be-
coming tiresomc. To better UNDER
stand its all-round cooking usefulness,
get a five or ten cent package from
almost any grocer, and write Tor boob
OF Faust Spaghetti recipes-free on re-
quest
MAULL BROTHERS. ST. LOUIS, MO.