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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21

see the sights of the town but were
not particularly interested in seeing
the court house.
The officer was not convinced and
seating himself upon the outside steps
of the court house he kept faithful
watch until the steamer started back
for Paducah. During this period the
young couple several times APP
preached the court house steps, but
each time when they saw the waiting
officer, they turned about and walked
in a different direction.
When the boat left for Paducah in
the afternoon they embarked again
without license and without being
married. Upon their arrival at the
wharfboat in this city they were &C
costed by Detective Moore, who had
also received telephone message
from the little girls father at Bar
low, and she was accompanied to
Mrs. Pryor's boarding house, on
Broadway.
Both declared they were simply
playing joke and the boy asked the
officer II he might go along. Later
in the evening Detective Moore took
both of them to the 6:15 O'Clock
train and conveyed them back to
Barlow, where they were turned over
to their proper guardians. On the
way home they told the detective all
about their Joke" and judging from
the size of the crowd that me them
at Barlow station everybody must
have seen the point.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Bursiick Quits business.

Union City, April 2i.-J. c. Bur
dick, of Union City, one OF the Oldest
and most prominent merchants of
oblon county, received a letter signed
might riders" warning him to close
out his business and leave the com
nunity at once. Mr.. Burdick, through
an agreement with J. c. Harris. own
er of Reelfoot lake. has had monop-
oily on the fish output since the last
ruling OF the legislature, and the fish
ermen becoming lncensed at being
forced TO accept Burdiek's prices for
their fish, adopted the methods OF the
might riders" and after destroying
several Ash docks on the lake, are
seeking vlndication In the destruction
OF the property OF Mr. Burdick' we
learn from a reliable source that Bur
dick will sell out and quit the bust
ness
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
DECORATE CHURCH

The Ramsey society of the Broad
way Methodist church last night
closed the contract with Bogard &
Son, church decorators of Chicago, to
decorate the auditorium of the church
and the work will begin on Monday.
1t will be completed in a month.
Green will be the prevailing tint of
the walls. The firm stands high as
artists in their line of work and has
just completed the frescoing of the
Methodist and Christian churches in
Mayfield.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
George BeardOn of Ballard
County Makes Certain of
Death.
Fall Breaks Rope But Bullet
Ends His Life.
PREPARED FOR HIS FUNERAL

After bathing AMI carefully dress
ing himself for burial, and writing a
note to his wife explaining the prepa-
rations, George l.. Beardon, of Gage,
Ballard county. took rope and
climbed onto a rafter in his tobacco
barn about 200 yards from his house.
He carried with him also an old
fashioned double barrel pistol. He
fastened one end of the rope securely
to another rafter and made moose,
which he fitted about his own neck.
Then he poised himself on the elge Of
the beam and fired a bullet into his
brain He fell of the rafter on his
face. breaking the rope with the
weight of his body, and was found
stone cold in death by his family an
hour or more later. The deed was
done about 4:30 o'clock Monday after
noon. as the shot was heard by a
neighbor.
Beardon was a well-to-do farmer
between so and co years oil, and
leaves a wife and four grown sons,
one OF whom, Urey Beardon, fog
merry lived at Paducah, but is now
in Princeton. The note left by Mr.
Beardon was brief. He. said he was
prepared for burial and he left in
structions concerning the funeral, but
he limited at no cause for his rash act.
The funeral will he held tomOrroW
afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Bridge at BrOOkpOrt Not Feas-
ible and Proposed Route
Only One Possible.
Promoter Owns Land at Brook;
port.
BUSINESS MEN GIVE REASONS

"The principal objections to the
Paducah a. Northern propositions as
admitted by the organ of opposition,
| inspired by a promoter of another
railroad seeking entrance into the
| city" said a business man today, sis
that Paducah can not obtain a direct
route to the north without bridge
| at this point. and that the construc-
ton of a bridge at Metropolis will
make the extension from that town
to Paducah a mere jerkwater route;
that roads seeking a southern outlet
would go on from Metropolis, there
by leaving Padueah on mere
branch.
The statements are ridiculous
The roads seeking entrance into Pa
ducah are the Big Four and the
Frisco. Both of these roads have
lines into Cairo, and a man with any
degree of intelligence knows they
would find it more profitable to build
from that point south, il that was
their object.
at is the intention of these roads,
II they get the Paducah entrance, to
make traffic arrangements with the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
for their southern ,outlets-a propo-
sition which will be appreciated by.
any one who studies 1t for a moment,
and which Is verified by the fact that
as soon as the Paducah & Northern
proposition was preached the LOUIS
vile & Nashville, which is the con-
trolling factor in the Nashville, Chat
tanooga q st. Louis, abandoned its
contemplated line from a point near
Murray to Cairo. where it would con-
meet with these two roads.
''To consider the bridge PROPOSE
ton: Every one agrees 1t would be
nice thing to have a bridge across
the Ohio here, but it is not as prac-
ticable and it is the practical things
| that appeal to the monied interest be-
fore the merely nice Railroad en-
gineers have investigated the bridge
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
COL. HENRY l. STONE MAKES REPLY
TO LETTER OF SENATOR BLBCT BRADLEY
81 will thank you to answer me at
504 Kentucky Title Building. Yours,
etc w. q. BRADLEY.

81 will thank you to answer me at
504 Kentucky Title Building. Yours,
etc. w. O. BRADLEY"
Col. stones Response.
One copy was received by Col Hen
ny l.. Stone, who made the following
response:
THE Hon, W. o. Bradley, 504 Ken
lucky Title Building. City.-Dear Sir:
Your printed circular letter of the
10 inst, requesting me to support del
eeates instructed for the nomination
OF Mr.. Fairbanks for president at the
convention In my ward on the 25th
inst has been duly received and your
reasons for such action have been full
ly noted.
"First-You advocate opposition to
Secretary Taft for president because,
il your judgment, lowing to the bitter
opposition of the labor unions and ne
groes. his election, If he should be
nominated, would be greatly endan-
gered.
II have no knowledge or Information
that such opposition to Secretary TAFT
exists to such an extent as to weaken
him as a candidate before all the vot-
srs of the United States. Certainly
nothing he has said or done in public
or private life justifies any such oppo-
sition. as YOU must know full well
and instead of intoxicating or fostering
by speeches and letters the conviction
that either or both of these elements
will oppose his election. thus giving
aid and comfort to the followers OF
Mr.. Bryan, in my opinion, your time
,abor and influence would be better
employed In the interest of the Repub
lean party, locally and nationally, as
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Runaway on Broadway.

A runaway that might have proved
serious took place on Broadway near
Twelfth street about $3.50 O'Clock
this mornin, when a mule owned by
e. p. ellison ran away. throwing the
driver, a negro, out of his seat and
dumping the wagon in the gutter.
The driver kept hold of the lines and
brought the animal to a stop without
serious damage to the mule or the
vehicle. A passing bicyclist, how
ever, had narrow escape from
being run over.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
DE SAGAN TALKS

Paris, April 21.-Prince de Sagan
left for Italy today. Madame Gou'd
IS due in Naples Thursday and will
meet him there. He spoke with un-
expected good humor of what he
terms his persecution by American
papers. and public. Questioned as to
he approaching marriage he said
The future is in Gods hand, and you
know whom besides"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Continued on Page Four.)
Kicked by Mule.
Col. stones Response.

Alex Davis, farmer, whose home
is two and a half miles from Melber,
was kicked in the stomach by a mule
just before noon today. His injuries
are not considered serious, but he will
probably be laid up for several days,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
burglary at Bartlwell.

Fulton, Ky, April GA tele-
phone message was received from
Bardweli last night by Chief Eaker
requesting him to look out for burg
lars who broke into the Bardwell
Hardware company's store and stole
about 22 razors and % fine pocket
knives: the only trace left was a
black derby hat size IA, and a white
felr hat was taken from the store. The
pocket knives are stamped on the
blades "Bardwen Hardware Co.. and
razors bearing the Keen Kutter
brand made by the Simmons Hard
ware Co.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
jim HOWARD'S CASE

Former District Attorney w. NJ.
Smith, of Louisville, is in the city at
tending federal court. He is attor-
ney for Jim Howard. and while not
intending to anticipate the gov
ernor's action, he expressed conf
dence that the proof OF his clients
innocence was placed so clearly be-
fore the governor that a pardon will
be granted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
MAYSVILLE STRIKE

Maysvhle. Ky, April 81. Especial
The High school strike situation is
not changed. Superintendent Clinton
was Kissed by pupils when he tried TO
address them. The new teacher IN
H. place OF Professor COryen was dis
charged as he was unable to handle
the classes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
BRYAN AND HARMON

Cincinnati, April 21.-Bryan has
chosen Judson Harmon as his run
ming mate on the presidential ticket,
according to Harmons friends. More
over. he promised Harmon II the
Democratic ticket is elected he will
ask congress to make the vice-presi-
dent eNofiicio a cabinet member.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
FORTY BODIES RECOVERED

Melbourne. Australia, April 21.-
Forty two bodies were taken from
the ruins of the Baybrook junction
wreck. II is believed that several
others are under the burned cars.
The injured number So. Bendigo,
the train engineer, says the brakes
failed to work.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
CAIRO ELECTION

An election TO determine whether
the city OF Cairo will be wet or dry
for the next three years is being held
In that city today. Several Paducah-
ans went TO Cairo last night and will
remain over until the votes are
counted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
CAN'T GET NAMES

Memphis, Tenn, April 21.-Four
Italians were killed and forty injured
this morning by the premature ex-
plosion of blasting powder at a con-
struction camp near Heber, Ark. The
Interpreter was killed and names are
not obtainable.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
FOUNTAIN AVE. CHURCH

Stewards of the Trimble Street
Methodist church met last night and
decided to call the new edifice Foun-
tain Avenue Methodist church. 1t
will be erected at Fountain avenue
and Monroe street, and the work of
will commence about
June 1.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21

The Rev. J. W. Blackard. presid-
Ing elder of the Paducah district. will
hold the second quarterly conference
of the Broadway Methodist church to-
night at 7:45 O'Clock at the church.
All the officials of the church are ex-
pected TO be present
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
PADUCAH WINS

Washington. April 21. Especial. y
The draft of the omnibus building bill
completed includes the $4,000 i'm
provement and repairs for the federal
building at Paducah.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Match for Big Purse.

London. April 81. Hacken-
schmidts manager announced Lord
Lonsdale and A. G. Vanderbilt offered
a purs of $4,000 for a match be-
tween Hackensehmidt and Gotch be-
fore August, either in England or on
a neutral soil.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Judge Wells Appears at Louis.
vile, But He Declines to be
Interviewed on Subject by
Newspaper Men.

, Louisville, KY, April 2f.-(Spe.
ciaI. )-County Judge Wells, Of Cal
Ioway county, is here. He refuses e
talk Of the situation except To say he
believes the backbone Of the night
riders IL broken. He Is not going Ia
Frankfort and has not seen the gov
crnOr.
The Cincinnati Enquirer this morn
ing said Judge Wells was fleeing from
night riders and this incensed him
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
KING THANKS RESCUERS

Madrid. April 21.-King Alfonso
gave street car motorman ten dol
lars for saving the kings life yester-
day. The auto in which the king was
riding eollided with street car. The
motormans action prevented seri-
Gus accident. The king gave his
thanks in addition to the money.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21

Murray. Ky, April 21.-(SpeciaD
Murray Harris is in the custody of
the county officials again and will
testify before the grand jury against
the night rider bands on the west
side OF the county Harris Is the
young man who confessed aud impli-
Gated other members of the band,
which has been operating around
Kirksey. Afterwards the night riders
made such bold threats that his own
family drove him into exile to pro-
tect his life and theirs. His capture
was effected by Constable Clint
Drinkard. the brave officer. whose
store was burned, and around whose
house man was seen recently lurk-
ing with a rife. Drlnkard has de-
voted his time since the burning OF
his store TO running down the night
riders in his neighborhood He
brought Harris into town this morn
Ing. Harris testimony was abso-
lute!y necessary in the chain OF evil
dence against the Kirksey night
riders. He will not be allowed out of
the surveillance OF the officers, and he
will be protected by a guard.
kelsie Kirk Captured.
Murray. Ky. April 21.-(Special)
The arrest last night OF Kelsie
Kirk on the bank OF the Tennessee
river on three charges Of night rid
Ing was one OF the most gratifying
since the Galloway county grand
jury first reported. Kelsle who is a
Wild young fellow. was one OF the
first indicted. but he had fed to Trige
county. and was hard 10 find His
arrest by Robert Lasiter. a special
deputy, also shows how well organ
lied the forces of the county are
under Judge Wells. Sheriff Edwards
and Major Albreoht. I.asiter is one
OF the men patrolling the river, and
he was to report when Kelsie Kirk
had crossed Lasiter made the ar.
rest himself at a Galloway town just
as Kelsie was preparing to cross back
into Trigg county. He had been visit
ing home folks. He was locked up
in default OF bond.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21

Miss Sophia Baker, of South
Twelfth street, who was stricken with
paralysis last week, is resting better
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21
Grain Market.

st. Louis, April 2t.-Wheat, 81;
corn, 6S; oats, 81 Il.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-21

Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Rising temperature. Highest
temperature yesterday, -; lowest to-
day, 30.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE
Mrs. Bailey Entertains

The beautiful home of Mrs. William
D. Bailey was the scene of a most en-
joyable club meeting on Friday after
noon. The halls, and drawing rooms
were elaborately decked with stately
palms and flowers, while crimson
shaded lights cast their rosy glow on
the many fair women.
The amusing contest brought forth
peals of laughter, as each blind-fold-
ed lady pinned a red Ratchet upon the
immaculate shirt rufles or the eXpan-
sive coat tails of the Father of his
Country.
No prizes are offered by this club
but Mrs Borum and Mrs. Cato shared
the honor of placing the historic too.
in the hand of our noble George.
A most delicious luncheon was beau
tifully served by Misses Lizzie anC
Martha Cobb, Miss Laura Ansley and
Miss Annie Bailey.
The charming and gracious hostess
handsomely gowned in black lace
received the follOwin g guests:
Mesdames T. B. Hooks, John A
Cobb, George Wheatley, Chas. Fricker
Henry Bagley Dave Andrews, FranB
Lanier, Crawford Wheatley, JohT
Sheffield, Henry McCleskey, Clarence
White, w A. Dodson, George Bacot
Charles Crisp, Bascom Anthony, S. Fl
Mckee, William Dykes, j. L. Irwin
| John SILVER, James Davenport, Lee
Council, Walter Maynard, S. A. Seldom
Lee Allen, R. L. Bivins, w e. Brown
Wellborn Clarke, r. E. Cato, c. @
Hawkins, NJ S. Holiday, Ruby d
Hoyl, c. A Huntington, z. A. Little
! john, r. L. Maynard, E. T. Mathis
| ]. A. Pinkston, j. e. D. Shipp.
Misses Alice Wheatley, Martht
! Wheatley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
Mrs. GateWOOd is Hostess

One of the prettiest parties mark
ing the Washington holiday season
was that on Wednesday afternoon
when Mrs. A. d. GatewOod entertain
ed the Fortnightly Club at her home
on Jackson street, thirty handsomely
gOWned ladies thus enjoying the occa-
sion very thoroughly
Mrs. GatewOod received her guests
in handsome gown of white crepe
de chine, most becoming to her brun-
cite type.
The house was appropriately decor
ated with flags and bunting in the
national cOlOrs. The score cards car
ried out the Washington idea, being
small hand-painted cherries.
Yellow flowers, jonquils and daffo-
dis, were used in profusion in the
parlOr decorations.
The guessing contests arranged by
the charming hostess afforded no lit
tie interest and entertainment for the
guests. At the conclusion Of the con-
tests a dainty salad course was serv-
ed Mrs. A. G. Duncan presided at
the punch bowl.
The guests upon this very delight
full occasion were:
Mesdames T. B. Hooks, D. r. An
drews, j. P Cato, ]. r. Hudson, W. G
Turpin, Robin Scarborough, Frank
Lanier, John Sheffield, Frank Shelf
cid, H. B. Mashburn, j. w SILVER
Harvey Weaver, J. L. Wooten, Allen
Hill, r. E. McNuIty, c.. E. Black, H
B. Allen, J. A. HixOn, r. L. Mcleod
Sam CIegg, B. ]. Statham.
Misses Laurie Hooper, Josephine
Turpin, Fredie Shipp, Alice Wheatley
Ruby Hill, Hazel Tower
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
MANY PULPITS OF CITY
WILL BE FILLED TODAY
Sermons of interest in
Churches.

At the First Baptist church this
morning at II o'clock, the pastor,
Rev. o. P. Gilbert, will take for his
sermon subject Opening of the gates
to the Gentiles." Tonight at 7:30
Future Punishment"
The rally day" exercises will be
gin at $50 this morning for parents
and pupils of the Sunday school,
Rev. Bascom Anthony D. D.. will
fill his pulpit as usual this morning
at First Methodist, his topic being
The great commission.
Tonight at 1880 Dr. Anthony will
preach upon "A loss that gains"
At Furlow Lawn Baptist Rev. r.
L. Bivins will preach upon the theme
Prayer for others while at night
his sermon topic is Consider.
Rev. James B. Lawrence will con-
duct services today as usual at Cal
vary Episcopal church. Holy com
munion at 1880 a. M, sermon at IL
and evening prayer at 1880.
The Principles of Presbyterianism
will be discussed by Rev. j. l.. Irwin
at II o'clock this morning at the
Presbyterian church
Tonight at 1880 Mr. Twins theme
will be Lessons from the life of a
great man."
At Christian Science church, the
sermon subject this morning is Mind
Golden Text; Finally, be We all OF
one mind, having compassion one OF
another; as brethren be pitiful, be
courteous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
FOR ORDINARY
To the White Democratic Voters of
Sumter County:

To the White Democratic Voters of
Sumter County:
1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Ordinary of Sumter County,
subject to the Democratic primary on
the 18th day of April 1908. 1 have
faithfully and to the best of my ability
discharged the duties of the office,
filling an unexpired term for which
you kindly elected me. l have lived
in, and been citizen of Sumter coun-
ty forty-three years. The best part
Of my life has been devoted to the
upbuilding and improvement of the
county, for which have never asked
or expected compensation. On ac-
count of the manner in which the dut-
les of the Office have been performed
since I have been ordinary, and be-
cause L now need the emoluments
thereof; 1 earnestly solicit an endorse
ment at your hands by an election
for a full term. Respectfully,
JOHN A. COBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
Occasion A Beautiful One

Mrs F. B. Arthur and sister, Miss
Claude Mclaughlin, entertained last
afternoon at one of the largest and
most elegant bridge parties of the
season. More than a hundred guests
responded to their invitation, and the
occasion was rendered thoroughly en-
joyable.
The entire lower floor of this state
ly home was converted into one spa
cious apartment and with its beautiful
decorations, and .thronged with hand
somely gowned women, presented a
scene of unusual brilliancy and at
tractiveness.
Mrs. Arthur received her guests in
a gown of white embroidered null,
while Miss Mclaughlin was quite
charming in white null
The decorations of the parlor were
suggestive of the Washington birth
day Red camelias were used in
profusion and added a very pretty eff
feet to the beautifully appointed draw
ing room, library and parlors.
A spirited game resulted in the
award of prizes to Mrs. Howell B.
Simmons and Miss Emma bearing Lee.
Misses Matte Rylander and Lynn Ma
this served punch in the dining room,
while upon the conclusion of the
game an ice course with cake was
daintily served.
Among the Out-of-tOWn guests at
tending this elegant and altogether
delightful affair were Misses Camille
Lamar and Eula FELTON, Willingham
of Macon and Mrs. Henry S. McCles-
key of Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23
SEASONS.
SELLING AT
ANS:I-,,EsY'S
There are items some peon1o
are needing all the while and tho
place in Americas to find thoeo
items is ANSLEY'S.
We are selling now:

Ladies Panama and Wolfe skirts,
Ladies medium weight suits and coats
Silk and Hearterbloom petticoats
Light weight rubberized Rain-Coats in silk
Silk, Linen and mercerized waists.
NainsooAs, Long Cloths, Csmbrics, etc.
Table Damasks, Towels, Napkins, Crashes
Wooden skirtings, suitings, waistings.
Black Taffeta silks and fancy wasting silks
Long and short kid gloves and wool golf
gloves.
American Lady Corsets---for which we are
sole agents.
Ruchings---in beautiful line new styles.
handkerchief, Hosiery, Ribbons Belts.
Laces and Embroideries--extra special values.
Boys knee trousers and school suits.
Mems Paragon trousers---for which we are
sole agents.
Mems neckwear, gloves, collars, shirts, sox etc.
Mems raincoats, overcoats and suits.
Trunks, satchels and travelling bags.
Art squares, mating, rugs, carpets, curtains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-23

These would be just as valuable to
us at the beginning of next winters
season as they were at the begin
ming of this season, but we don't do
it that way.
One lot of mems fancy striped flan-
nellette night shirts full width and
length; made of good quality mater
ial Sold regularly at Csc. Special
to close at =. go. =. .45c
One lot of mems fancy striped
Flannellette night shirts extra heavy
quality; we'll made. full width, and
length; and worth $1.25. Special to
close at 79c.