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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
FIT Our
shoe department


these. !: :: {:
S1.0O Buys mans fur trimmed slip
pers, in colors.
S1.50 Buys woman's fur-trimmed felt
covered heeled, colors.
75c to $500 fleece lined mans beau
tiful slipper.
We put on sale till Christmas.
QUEEN QUALITY SHOE SALE
S1.98 Regular $500 goods, in kid welt,
lace, small sizes predominating.
S1,98 Same make goods in pat. colt,
lace and button.
9Sc Buys Child's 5-S pat. colt, welt
foot, four lasts, worth $1.25.
S1.18 Buys Child's 8 ID to II pat colt,
welt foot, four lasts, worth $3.50.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
christmas
Rugs

We are showing for Christmas vast
assortment of bright, pretty patterns
in rugs, both large and small, which
are always pleasing as a gift. :: ::
36x72 Administer Rugs $3.50
27x6O Administer Rugs $3.50
1sx36 Administer Rugs =. .S1.00
36x72 Wilton Rugs $500
36x72 Mohair Rugs ........ $500
3Ox6O Mohair Rugs :. $500
1896 Mohair Rugs :. $500
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
NeckUear

We are showing all the latest crea-
tions in ladies neckwear; just opened
a large assortment of butterfly bows
in Xmas boxes at, each ...... 25c
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Present for ike 9ithe
Ones -.

Infants hose, all colors, in silk or
cotton.
Infants leggins, in white, red,
brown, etc.
Infants coats, all colors in bear
skin or cloth.
Infants blankets, all colors and
patterns.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Slcpas for Xmas

Your list calls for gloves; select now
while you can get the size and color
you want Each pair in fancy Xmas
Evening Gloves-In white French
Kid, Is or 20 button length. $3.50
Walking Gloves-Out seam tan or
grey Pique, one clasp, special at S1.25
French Kid Gloves-Those that fit
and wear comfortable-soft, plyabe
and beautiful quality, two clasp
wrist lengths, white, black and colors
"RUDY'S SPECIAL" Kid Glove for
this price will make gift worth Civ
ing; all sizes and shades-the best
glove for the money you can buy S100
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Gable Cloths
.fes and s't
Napkins

"A large and varied assortment in fine
pure linen match sets napkins and
yard goods, marked very low to move
them quickly; more appropriate gift
for the house would be hard to find,
Match Sets, cloth, . yards by 3 yards,
at ............ $3.50
Napkins, per dozen .......,. 1915
Match Sets, cloth 2 yards by 3 yards
Napkins, per dozen ....... .S1.95
Match Sets, cloth yards by II
yards, at .-..... $4.9u
Napkins, per dozen .....y.. $500
Hemstitched cloth, . yards by 3 IL
yards, each .............. $185
Bolt Napkins, assorted sizes and pat
terms, doz S100, S1.50, $3.50, $3.50 up
to ............ $3.50
White and colored fringed Napkins,
per dozen ..... ..s.. .40c to $2.25
An immense showing of linen squares,
scarfs, doilies, etc, embroidered, hem
stitched and Cluny patterns. Price
range .'.........,.. ~. 15c to $3.50
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Some 3plendid Oalues
IN Read4-to-Wear Garments

In Ready Wear Department will be found many to
please gifts for the ladies Our suits the kind that look
right right and at prices that right and besides
have the advantage of unlimited selection The largest stock
by far in Paducah. :: :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
 ARE BREAKING RULES

Washington. April o.-(Special.) )-Repre- sentative Dent of Alabama has brought out the point that members of Congress who have any direct personal or pe- cunisry interest in a pending measure are not allowed to vote.
 Representative Fordney of Michigan stated on the floor of the House that he was interested in the lumber business, yet played a very important part in the consideration of the tariff measure. There are probably several others in the same box, but not quite so frank. The main point emphasized by Mir Dent Is one not before brought up in the House, and the force of 1t has been generally commended by democrats. Mir. Dent calls attention to the rules of the House which not only prohibit certain members from cast ing 8 vote on any measure in which they are interested, but also required such members to withdraw pending the consid- eraiion and determination of that meas ure. He wants to be informed what steps, if aay are to be taken to insure a vote uni1f1uenced by these private interests in the House itself and unin1uenced by the greater private interests of the ooun- try.
 MT. Dent says Upon examination of the rules I find that representative who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
STANDARD OIL CASE.
It's Lawyers Finish Early According
 to Promise.

St. Louis, April 9.-The Standard Oils lawyers more than made good their prom ise to the court to conclude their argu- ments of defense against the governments suit to have the big corporation dissolved as a Sherman lew Niolator, by Friday evening, finishing with half an hour. to spare, John G. Johr son of Philadelphia having completed his address, following MT. Roserthal, just 90 minutes before the usual time for adjournment.
 The court asked MT. Kellogg, the gov ernment attorney ii he wished to take advantage of the half hour in which to commence his replying argument, but the federal lawyer said he would rather begin his address in the morning. promising to finish by the usual closing time at 4:30 in the afternoon. Then will end what St. Louis attorneys agree has probably been tho greatest legal argument ever heard in the tribunals of shis Jurisdiction.
 The feature of today's hearing was the argument of Lawyer Moritz Rosenthal of Chicago, xho confined his address to compilation of fact upon fact.
 After hear rini, tho arguments of the law yers the court will take the case under advisement. hut 1t Is not expected. in view of the importance of the case, and the volume of evidence to consider, that the opinion will hs handed down before falt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
DEMANDS OF MINERS PA
 FINALLY REJECTED
Castro Is Indeed O Man
 Without q Country

Washington, April 9.-The French gov ernment has informed the state depart ment of it's determination to put into eff feet immediately the decision announced yesterday from Paris to expel former President Castro of Venezuela from Fort De France, Martinique, and compel him to return to Europe.
 The programme is to put him aboard the first vessel touching at Fort De France. If this programme is carried out, Castro will be on his way to Europe in a day or two, unless his physical con- dition is such that an ocean trip at this time would put his life in jeopardy. The first steamer scheduled to touch at the Martinique port bound for Europe, is the French line ship Versailles, due there to- morrow.
 The state department officials are much gratified at the manner in which the French government has acted in the mat ter, and feel relieved that Castro Is to be sent back to Europe, where he will have no immediate influence in the affairs of Venezuela, in which country his personal following Is believed to be considerable and might have tendency to unsettle the peaceable condition of affairs which now pertains there.
 France the officials say has realized the possibilities in the case, and has met the wishes of the United States in keep ing the former President away from the locality where his presence Is undesirable.
 Some of the prominent officers of the government are disposed to look on Cas- tro's reported serious setback with sus- picion, taking the ground that 1t may be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10

Lyons N. Y, April s.-Mrs. Georgia AL lyn Sampson, the young woman who has been on trial for her life here since Mon day on the charge that she had shot and killed her husband, Harry Sampson, was acquitted shortly after 10 o'clock tonight, and was immediately given her freedom.
 Mrs Sampson was trembling percepti- bly, when the Jury announced it's verdict, but she recovered her composure imme- diately and smilingly received the em- braces of her father and other relatives and the congratulations of her friends She held an impromptu reception in the court, thanking and shaking hands with her lawyers and each of the jurors, and also greeting and thanking the repre- sentatives of the press. Mrs. Sampson declined to make any statement for pub lication.
 District Attorney Gilbert, in speaking of the verdict said: T am satisfied. have done my full duty by the people and by the defendant"
 MT. Gilbert, although a cousin of Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
Missouri Companies Will Con- suit Over Plan to Put
 In Flat Rates
CONGRESS- MAY BE ASKED
 ID SETTLE QUESTION
Governor Hadley's Injunction Has Caused the Railroad Officials to Take Up the Rate Question
 and Try to Compromise.

St. Bouis April 9.-Executive and legal representatives of the IS railroads in Mis- souri will meet tomorrow in the office of A. J. Davidson president of the Frisco system, and it is probable that a fiat 21z- cent passenger rate will be adopted.
 Prominent railroad officials today said that there wes some talk of continuing the conflict with the state in the matter of the passenger fare. but the general opinion tended to a compromise.
 Arrangements will be made at tomor- rows meeting for submitting on Monday to the St. Louis circuit court an answer to the injunction petition filed Thursday night by Circuit Attorney seebert G. Jones at the instance of Governor Had ley.
 Tending a decision from the St. Louis circuit court, all existing rates will con- tinue in effect throughout Missouri and the new schedule formulated last week by executive and traffic officials will remain in abeyarce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
TAFT WINS VICTORY FOR
 THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Washington, April 9.--President Taft has won signal victory for the Philippine islands in the acceptance by the Senate committee late today of the provision of the Payne bill for the free admission of 3c0.0oO gross tons annually of Filipino sugar. This decision was reached after tho subcommittee considering the sugar schedule had taken to the White House Charles B. Warren, general counsel of the Michigan Sugar company and had con flrmed an agreement between MT. Taft and MT. Warren, made in this city last fall. while the President-elect was a guest at the Boardman residence.
 After the agreement between MT. Taft and the beet sugar raisers had been an- nounced the right of MT. Warren to speak for the beet sugar interests was brought into question. The House committee on ways and means accepted it as authorita- tive. and on January 2S adopted a section in the Payne bill relating to free importa- ton of products from the Philippines, with a limitation of S0o,00O tons annually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10

las any direct personal or pecuniary in- terest in any pending measure is excused from voting. l find further, upon an eX- animation of Jefferson's manual-a part of the rules-that such representative not only is not entitled to vote. but shall withdraw from the House when the meas ure in which he is interested is being con- sidered and determined.
 This is not only general principle of parliamentary law but a principle of com mon right and simple justice, which com mon decency demands should not be over looked on this occasion.
 Should there not be an investigation of different members who have direct per- sonal and pecuniary interests in the result of this legislation and should not the rule excluding them not only from cast ing their votes but from the floor of the House, while the measure is being con sidered be rigidly enforced?"
 Representative Taylor and Represen- tative Hobson were the only members of the Alabama delegation who in the record vote today joined the protectionists and voted against a majority of the democrats on the lumber schedule.
 Representative Clayton and Represen- tative Burnett reconsdered their action of Wedr esday and yielded to the superior judgn ent of their party on the question of lumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
MODJESKA WILL BE
 BURIED IN POLAND

Los Angeles, .Cal April 9.-The body of Madame Helena Modjeska, the actress, who died at Bay City, near here yester- day, has been brought to this city accom- panied by her husband, Count Bozenta. and her son, Ralph Modjeska. It will be placed in vault here, where it will remain until it is taken to it's final rest ing place in Cracow, Poland. The time has not been set for the beginning of this journey but it will be near the end of April In statement to the Asso- ciated Press Count Bozenta said there was no cause for any apprehension that he would be denied the privilege of taking the body to Austrian Poland, in which province Cracow is located He said that the order of exile made against the actress could apply only to Russian Po- land. This order was issued by the Czar in 1894, following the reading of a. paper at the woman's parliament at the world 8 fair by Madame Modjeska.
 There will be simple funeral service held In the cathedral in this city, but no time has been set for 1t and no ar arrangements have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
QUEER PROCEEDINGS BY
 SOME ATLANTA LAWYERS


 Atlanta, April s.-A special meeting of the Atlanta Bar association has been called to make what reparation it can for the invasion and dismantling of the home of United States Circuit Judge W. B. Sheppard under writ of attachment. Lawyers as well as citizens declare the affair was an outrage.
 A month or more ago the jurist's secre- tary was driving Judge Sheppard home, when the car hit a negro. The judge claims he was not negligent but agreed to pay the injured, mans bill and give him $50. The attorneys for the negro refused to accept this sum and said they would sue Instead of filing suit, they waited until yesterday evening and swore out an attachment. One of the attorneys, ac companied by constable and a force of negroes, went to the judges home and found Mrs. Sheppard alone with her chil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
MAKING PAPER OF
 COTTON STALKS

Cordele, Ga, April 9.-The beginning of a new industry in the south was signal ized here today in the announcement of a contract by the city authorities to fur nish land for the erection of mill to make paper from cotton stalks. The mill will be the first of it's kind not only in the south, but the first in the world. Under the terms of the agreement by which the city made several concessions to the promoters of the mill, its construc- ton will start within a week.
 According to information here, more than 100 towns in the cotton belt have under consideration the establishment of the cotton stalk paper making industry. Following the impetus of government ex periments, numerous local tests have been made with cotton stalks in southern com munities, particularly in Georgia and Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10

on sugar. Within the past week this sec tion has been attacked severely by repre- sentatives from beet sugar states, and 1t Is charged in debate that in making such an agreement MT. Warren had assumed authority he did not possess. AS a result the question was referred to a sub-com- mittee of the Senate committee on finance. consisting of Senators Burrows Shoot and Flint.
 It was learned by the subcommittee that MT. Taft had entered into an agree ment in good faith. and that 1t had gone unchallenged for many weeks until con- sideration Of the tariff bill had been be- gur by the Senate committee on finance.
 Not willing that President Taft should be placed in false light the Senate sub committee subpoenaed MT. Warren from his Michigan home by telegraph, and he arrived at S:30 o'clock tonight. Accom- panied by the three members of the sub committee MT. Warren went to the, White House at 10 o'clock and the agreement of last fall was confirmed.
 Full details of the conference tonight could not be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
Erlanoer Refuses to Talk.

New York, April g. Al Erlanger or kiaw & Erlanger, the theatrical managers, ar rived in New York tonight from Europe He declined to make any statement re- parding the recent announcement by the Shuberts that they had withdrawn from the Theatrical Managers association. This move by the Shuberts, it is believed. may prove the preliminary to what, by May l, will have become the biggest fina.lo'al contest in the history of the stage in this country. MT. Erlanger announcei that q statement in regard to the situation would be issued from his New York office shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
Congress May Take a Hand.

Jefferson City, Mo, April 9.-That Con gress will be asked to direct an investiga- tion of the Missouri rate situation by the interstate commerce commission, and that the circuit attorneys throughout the state should institute suits similar to that filed st St. Louis last night, asking for an fn- junction against the announced increase in fare, were indicated by Governor Had Icy today in discussion of the latest steps taken by the state to avoid the en- forcement Of the new schedules
 T feel 1t Is unfair for the railroads 10 attempt to impose on the people of Mis- sour higher rate than is charged in the contiguous states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska" said the governor
 Therefere, I have today forwarded to Senators Warner and Stone and to Repre- sentatives Clark and Bartholdt the figures showing the disproportionately high earn iaGs Tn interstate traffic in Missouri as compared with the earnings on state traf- fic, in order that Congress may, through the interstate commerce commission, insti- ute an investigation. I have also pre- sensed the matter to the state warehouse and railroad commissioners Suits similar to that instituted by the circuit attorney in St. Louis should be begun by prosecut- ing attorneys throughout the state who are not parties to the case in the federal court
 The theory upon which these cases can rest is that railroad corporation. when it Is permitted to do business in this state. makes a contract with the state that r will obey the constitution and laws, and if 1t v.o.ates this contract it can be en- jsined from doing so."
 Attorney General Major gave out a statement later in which he declared that the action of the circuit attorney of St Louis would not cause him to change the plans of his office for dealing with the rate question.
 T informed Governor Hadley on March IT that I would await action by the rail- roads before proceeding against them.' said MT. Major. "I informed him of my intention to proceed against the roads by bringing a quo warranto proceeding in the supreme court of the state charging them with conspiracy to fix passenger and freight rates in the state in violation of the constitution. the ant-pool trust and conspiracy statutes and the common law. That was all to be predicated upon the assumption that the roads would put the increased rates into effect on April 10"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
LOUISIANA MURDER CASE
 RESULTS IN MISTRIAL

Plaquemine, La., April e.-At ' o'clock tonight the Jury in the case of the state against Fabian F. Bouvy charged with the murder of Prof. Fred Van Ingen, re- ported that it hopelessly disagreed as to verdict and was thereupon discharged by Judge Schwing.
 The case was given to the jury soon after midnight last night, after having been on trial for three days in the district court here.
 The killing of Van Ingen occurred on October of last year while he was seated by his bride of few hours in the chair coach of a Texas and Pacific train. He had just been elected as assistant principal of one of the high schools of New Orleans and was on his way to this city at the time he met his death under such sensational circumstances.
 Bouvys defense was in some respects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
WEAKEN
 ON STATE RATES.
Mrs. Sampson Acquitted
 Of Charge Of Murder

Sampson by marriage. stood to his duty and prosecuted the case as vigorously as the facts would permit.
 Georgia Allyn Sampson was to all ap- pearances on the verge of breakdown from the strain to which she has been subjected since the beginning here on Monday last of the trial She did not sleep at all last night and this morning demanded and pleaded with her attor- neys for the privilege of going on the stand and explaining everything. Her advisers and friends had difficulty in calming her. When she entered the court room today the young prisoner was still looking pale and haggard and her attor- neys feared she might collapse.
 The trial had been in progress only short time today when the prosecution rested its case. Redirect examination of Dr. Albert H. Hamilton, the gun expert, occupied but half an hour, and no new facts of importance were elicited from him, either by the prosecution or the defense. When he had been excused the prosecution closed it's case and the usual motions for dismissal were made by the defense and denied by the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
MOBILE IS CENTER
 OF WARM FIGHT

Mobile, April 9.-The fight of the Ala bama prohbitionists is centered in Mo bile, and they are going to make the ef- fort of their lives to win the battle. It Is claimed that if they succeed here they will have no trouble in other parts of the state, and strong force Is in the field to carry out their orders.
 Twenty of the twenty-two warrants sworn out last night were served today and the cases set for hearing on April 15 The ant-prohibitionists are going to make a strong fight against the law and they believe that the prohibitionsts will not secure a jury to convict them. The cases in this state go right up from the lower court to the petit jury and do not have to be passed on by the grand jury.
 Warrants will be sworn out before Mon- day for 100 or more additional alleged vio- iators of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
Statement By Operators.


 New York. April 9.-The following official statement was given out here today by the anthracite operators con- mittee of seven:
 ''The representatives of the anthra- cite workers have declined to accept the proposition of the operators to extend for another three years the award of the anthracite coal strike commission appointed by the President of the United States.
 Except for few weeks Interruption in 1906, the agreement based on this award has been in existence for six years. The conditions in the anthra- cite regions during the time have been better for the miners than ever be- fore.
 ..The present basis of wages was es- tablished in a9ime of the greatest pros- perty the country has ever known. In offering continuance of the same wages, through years of depression, the operators are assuming responsibility beyond which they cannot venture to go.
 At yesterdays conference the opera tors acceded to the request that the questions as to the rates of payment for new work should be placed under the Jurisdiction of the conc1liatfon board, making the following declara- tion.
 "'We state officially that hereafter any controversy relative to new work may be submitted to the board of con- ciliation to determine whether the con- ditions of the veins and on the work are similar and if they are similar the rates existing in the old work shaii apply to the new work.
 soThis was the one matter in which, according to the claims of the mine workers representatives, the men had not been able to obtain satisfaction from the board of conciliation. With this concluded, all possible questions under dispute between employers and employees can now be settled by the Ina ard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-10
TWO MEN KILLED
 BY EXPLOSION

Johnstown, Pa, April 9.-By two explo- sions. one caused by the other, in Mine No 37 of the Berwind-White Coal Min ing company, near Windber, tonight, at least two men were killed, three others are in the hospital, and at least four others are still entombed and probably dead. The known dead: Fs
 WILLIAM GIBSON.
 STEVE HEMIS.
 The setting off of a dynamite blast caused a second explosion, whether of coal dust or gas is not known. and about dozen men were caught. Rescuers are now at work but 1t will be some time be- fore those entombed can be reached