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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
a Gnnd Sermon.

DIR. Smith Il. Jelliffe, the uoUe .--
list, was talking about campaign ora.
Blank" he said. of certain SEN
tor, rs much a thoroughgon-.
taking and withal tedious campaign ...
tor that whenever I hear him a.. #
minded of an old fashioned md"~,.
my boyhood -.....
This minister on Sunday u''
spread before him on the rea+h-
Il very thick packet of notes
launched into n long, dry. heavy ID
The reading of the sermon a.- -
him. He did not once lift his eye, p.
toward the end. however baph' ..-
glance up, he perceived almost '-
tire congregation To lie sound AISLE. 81.
The minister frowued and .t.-
struck the desk resoundiug g..' r.
awakened his parishioners. l-.-
said: .--
My good friends, this seri,."- ..-
me a great deal of labor. ana / Do.
think YOU have given it the ATE. Il
deserves. [ shall. Therefore .-..r
from the beginning w ">..
of the English in India there a.s
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
What II Reminded Him d.

When Gen. Schenck, whose greatest
fame rests upon his having introduced
the game Of poker in England, first ar
rived in London as American minister TO
the court of st. James he took little
of his spare time to visit the sights Of
the British capital. Among other places
he visited Nine. Tussaud's wax works.
And what do you think of our great
wax work exhibition = asked friend.
We'll" replied the general. lit struck
me as being very like the ordinary Eng
lish evening party. New York Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
A "Slick" Answer

1t was a wise young man who paused
before he answered the widow who
asked him to guess her age. You must
have some idea of it." she said. with
what was intended for an arch sidewise
glance. Il have several IDEAS" he adj
mitted. with smile The only trou-
HE is that | hesitate whether to make
Won ten years younger on account of
vour looks or ten years older on account
of your brains" Then. while the widow
smiled and blushed. he took n graceful
but speedy le8ve.-Illustrated Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Almost as Good.

Little key came up to his father with
very solemn face
us it true father." he asked, that
marriage is failure?"
His father surveyed him thoLghtfully
for 4 moment
"Well. key" he finally replied. If you
get rich wife it's almost as good Ms Il
failure" I.ippincott's
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
He Was Generous.

Master Walter, aged ), had eaten the
soft portions of his toast at breakfast
and piled the crusts on his plate when
| was a little boy" remarked his father,
Il always ate the crusts Of my toast"
Did you like them?" asked the little
fellow, cheerfully.
Yes" replied the parent
You may have these" replied Master
Walter, pushing his plate across the ta-
ble.-Delineator.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
His Alarm Clock.

- guess" said the Yankee who had
beeu asked to admire an echo. Il guess
Won don't know anything about echoes
In this country. Why, at my country
nlaee M in the Rocky mountains, it
takes eight hours to hear the echo of
vonr voice. When l so TO bed | put
nv head out of the window and shout
Zine to get up and the echo wakes
mo in the morning. illustrated Re
view.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Submissive Frenrhnen

How has the world managed TO ac-
quire the belief that the French are a
frivolous and ill-disciplined race? How
ever much he may talk at large the
Frenchman is the most submissive and
sheep-like Of mortals where his own gov
eminent is concerned.-PaH Mall Ca
Zette.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Knight ErrantrY up-to-Date.

Ancient Knight breathing his last on
the field of battlel-Bring me my harp,
the end is nigh.
Modern Kid-Hully gee Can't yer
cash in widout de slow music cornell
Widow.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Changed Constantly.

''WOmens minds are much cleaner
than mems" remarked Mrs, Oliver Her
ford.
'''rhey ought to be-" replied her hus-
band; they change them so much often
err. Everybody Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Taken Literally.

Two men met on the street They
hadn't seen each other for months. One
of them had a wife who occasionally fig
ured in the society columns. After they
mad exchanged views on things in gener-
NJ the other man asked hm-"Is your
wife entertaining this winter" Not
very said he.-Everybody's Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
A Good Client

First lawyer wish had been Iiv-
ing in King Solomon's time
Second Lawyer-Why?
First Lawyer-IIe had 700 wives.
Think of the divorce business he could
have thrown in my Illustrated
Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Credit Men to Elect

The annual meeting of the Milwaukee,
Association of Credit Men will be held
tonight at the Hotel phster. when ON
GERS viii be elected and reports Of work
during the last year presented. 4 din
ner will be served Mt 6:3O O'Clock.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
Unnecessary Noises

The celebrated soprano was in the
middle of her solo when little Johnny
said to his mother, referring to the CON
ductor of the orchestra, why does that
man hit at the woman with his stick?'
He is not hitting at her" replied his
mother. Keep quiet"
well. then, what Is she hollerin' so
for|'-Success Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
In the Doctors Family.

On her sixth birthday Ethelherta's ia.
ther gave her little ring with a tiny
pearl in it. Not very long after that she
appeared in her fathers office. looking
very woebegone.
"Oh. daddy" she said I've lost the
little pin out of my ring! Philadelphia
Ledger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
A Disturbing Element.

Here is one from a family where the
father and mother argue very much
On such an occasion one of the children
stopped squarely in front of his father
and said: IF You had not got into our
iMeatur.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22
A Would be Joker.

Dusty Ehoades- Gee, Weary. You look
all spruced Gp, What's the matter?
Weary WaIler-I ought'er, hadn't +?
/ slept m lumber yard last night,--Cor-
nell Widow.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

The Young Lawyer What is the first
thing you do when you take Il case?
The Eminent Attorney Look into my
clients bank account.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

of the English in India there a'- $50
men 20 one woman.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

After a struggle of about a quarter Of
a century the ships officers on the Aus
tralian coast have at last established a
union.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

An effort win be made at San Fran
cisco to effect permanent organization
of all trades and industries that have
grievance against Asiatics.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

Leather workers on horse goods ex
pect within this year to make IA genera
demand for an eight-hour day in thei
trade.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

The Illinois Federation Of Labor has
amended its constitution SO as to deny
the seating of delegates holding political
office.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

A metal trades department of the
American Federation of Labor is being
formed in Augusta, Ga.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-01-22

Is formed a union.
The postoffice clerks at Atlanta, G.;
have chartered a new union.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Launches Neptune With Great
Ceremony....Germany
Works Secretly.
Lord Northcliife Explains
England's Dread.
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS GO

Portsmouth, Eng, Sept. 30.-The
Neptune" which when completed
will be most powerful warship afoat
was launched from the government
docks here today by King Edward:
sister. the Duchess OF Albany, In the
presence OF a multitude of dlsiin'
gulshed naval officers. politicians and
society people. IL was in great con
trast with the launching OF Ger
many's uper-dreadnaught Ham
burg Saturday. which was with the
mosi secrecy.
She will have a broadside OF ten
12-inch guns. throwing 5000 pounds
Of metal with eight more ahead and
astern. throwing 1000 pounds more
The ship Is $40 feet long and Of co.
$50 tons displacement. II has a SEC
oadary battery OF 20 4-lnchers Two
new warships OF the same size will
be built Immediately at the same
dock. and four more at other places
before the beginning Of next year
The British admiralty says the
seven great maritime nations spent
nearly six hundred million dollars
on their nayles annually. England
the most and the United States sec
ond.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
THURSDAY WILL
Be PADUCAH DAY
ALL STORES AND SHOPS WILL.
CLOSE IN HONOR OF FALL
FAIR

''Paducah Day will be observed
at the fall fair and races next Thurs.
day, October Z, and practically every
business house will close at noon, as
we'll as the factories The public
schools probably will be dismissed at
noon and the children admitted free
of charge This will be one of the
best days, both as to displays and
races, and thousands of people no
doubt will fill the grounds. This date
was decided upon today by the Fair
association.
An effort will be made by the as
ISOLATION to get "Dr. NJ" owned by
Hugh Marshall. The horse is at
Memphis at present and II brought
here will give other animals a fast
run for their money. Mr.. A. S
Thompson, who has been in Memphis
in the interest of the association, is
expected back tonight Yves Flowers
is in Louisville and while there he
will attempt to secure new entries
for the races
An interesting display that viii at
tract the attention OF farmers will be
that of Powell, Rogers & company
who have reserved a space of so
square feet for the exhibition of
farming implements, pumps, etc
The pumps will be connected with
water and a practical demonstration
given of each article
The liberality of Martin Yopp in
consenting to supply all poultry on
display with feed free of charge is
pleasing to the association as we'll as
the owners of the exhibits. Mr., Yopp
will have a large display of different
kinds of feed stuffs and the poultry
owners will not be out cent for
feed
The gates of the fair grounds will
open at . O'Clock each morning. The
matter of securing the carnival for
night has been abandoned and the
program for the day will be conclud-
ed after the afternoon races. Those
attending the poultry and stock dis
plays in the morning may obtain a
return ticket corresponding with a
stamp on their forearm as a matter
of Identification Deals band will
play morning and afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
FIRST TIME SINCE
THE REVOLUTION
BRITISH TROOPS MARCH IN
STREETS OF NEW NOitk-
GORGEOUS PARADE.

New York. Sept. 30.-Twenty-five
thousand military men marched this
afternoon. in the street parade of the
celebration, the most
gorgeous event so far. Foreign sail
ors and marines of FIVE countries
were in line. and all the departments
of the American army and navy also.
Sherman, Governor
Hughes and other dignitaries review
ed it. 1t is the first time since the
evacuation of New York at the close
of the Revolutionary war that Brit
ish soldiers were on the streets. The
battalion of cadets from West Point
was the most popular Of the entire
parade.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Reaches the Coast

day and carried out the regular pro-
gram.
Reaches the Coast.
Seattle, Wash, Sept. 30.-Presi.
dent Taft reached the coast, two
weeks after his start fr0Sn Boston
The crowd at the station was re
strained by roped of space through
which the president and the recep.
ton committee passed. They pIo-
ceeded in automobiles TO the Runiei
club. where q reception was given
by Mrs. Ballinger. wife of the secre.
tary of the interior.
After the reception the president
was taken to the Hotel Washington
which will be the visitors home until
his departure Friday. The president
retired early after greeting the Yale
club. which was holding a dinner al
the hotel. Along the brilliantly light.
ed streets through which the presi.
dent passed. there was cheering al
every step.
The president met an old Cincin-
natl sweetheart. today at North va
kima. She is Mrs. Betty Hodges. for.
merly Miss Evans. Taft was best
man at her wedding. In introducing
the president at Yakima Governor
Hay declared IL was through Senator
Jones that the Pacific coast had rec
ognition in the national cabinet. and
for vice president in 1912 he placed
in nomination Wesley Jones"
"In the nomination of Senator
Jones" responded. the president, 81
don't see why he should not name
him for the presidency. for out here
YOU only want the best. II you nom.
mate him for the presidency. | will
be glad to go before the country and
testify to my knowledge of his worth
and ability, as | am doing here"
In the throng were many veterans
and their wives. OF them Taft said
1T is pleasant to note that this far
out western country. away from the
battlefields where the issue of the ma.
lions life was contested. We find
heroes of that war building a new
country. adding to the strength, ex-
pansion and prosperity of the coun-
try .hey saved
''In front of me | see a monument
W one who gave up his life in the
Philippines. in order to aid the peo-
pie who by the providence of God
were put under our guardianship.
'Only those who have been in the
Philippines have proper pride in what
our boys did there. called upon not
only to meet foe. but afterward oul
position. where we had to exercise
self-restraint. guardianship and indie
pendence Of action that only men In
the American army are capable of.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Eighteen Autos Finish.

Washington, Sept. S0.--Eightee'
of the twenty-five cars, which start
ed from this city for Boston on tbs
Munsey reliability automobile run o
September 81. finished the 1,2Ss
miles round trip this afternoon. Sir
cars were withdrawn on account o.
injuries and one was disqualified.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Change of Venue Sought by Hiram
Smedley, Whose Attorneys Serve
Notice on Commonwealth Today
AUTOISTS KILLED.

. New York, Sept. Sod
. ward Baker, proprietor of
. garage at Mineola, l.. l., and
. Parker Norton. owner of
. newspaper there, were killed
. early this morning in the I
. wreck of an automobile, in
. which they were bringing back
. Leo Stevens balloon to Krug's
. Corners from Hicksville. The
. party had followed the balloon
. and were piloted by Chauffeur
. William Watson, who was un-
. injured. Stevens and DR.. Lucas,
. aeronauts, were in the other I
. machine. The aeronaut's ma Z
. chine arrived at Krug's hotel
. and waited for the other car. Z
. II did not appear and they set {
. out to find IL. They found the Z
. machine wrecked against a Z
. telephone pole on Jericho turn Z
. pike. Near II lay the bodies. Z
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
W. B. KENNEDY SELLING
TOBACCO IN LOUISVILLE

The Courier-Journal says: "a very
important change in the tobacco bust
ness has taken place In the last few
days. Mr.. w. b. Kennedy, of Padu-
cab, KY. The largest buyer on that
market. and also representative OF
the Italian tobacco regie. has tempo
rarlly located at Louisville at 1904
West Market street, and has taken
charge OF the sales of a lot of dark
tobacco, which he will proceed to dis
pose of for the account OF the Italian
Tobacco Reggie"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
ORVILLE WRIGHT MAKES
HIGH RECORD FLIGHT

Berlin, Sept. 3O.--In the presence
of the empress, Prince Oscar and
other nobility today. orville Wright
made a record flight, attaining the
height of 500 feet. and beating his
own previous record over goo feet
Before his flight Orville was re-
ceived in audience by the Empress
Augusta Victoria, who asked him to
explain the mechanism. Wright
showed them and was greatly con-
fused at the attentions. After the
flight. which was one of the pref
tiest ever made, he was compliment
ed highly by the empress. Thor
sands saw him while aloft, but thu
start and finish were private especi-
ally for the nobility.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Wants Money Back.

Washington, Sept. 80. Especially
According to John N. Williams. OF
Mayfield, he was stung for $500
when he tried to get the National
Trust company. which was raided ny
government authorities, to float
100000 in bonds of the Kentucky
Construction and Improvement COM
pany. He is here trying to get some
information, which will lead to his
recovering money, but so far he is
unsuccessful.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
ia YEARS
WAS HER AGE

General debility caused the death
of Mrs. Charity Dunlap, ia years
old at Jackson. Tenn. She was the
mother of Mr. Nelson Palmer of this
city. and grandmother of Mrs, c. l..
Faust. 1909 Broadway. Mrs. Dunlap
was a native of Guthrie, Ca, and her
maiden name was Thomas. She was
a woman of fine Christian character
and had retained her faculties to a
remarkable degree in her old age.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Hurley Pool a Go.

Lexington. KY, Sept. 30.-At a
meeting of the District Burley To-
bacco society board held this morn
ing. reports from all over the dis
trict received showed 1O1,23S acres
pooled, 94,S11 acres unpooled a
decision was reached that the pool
will stand and pooling will be con-
tlnued until October 20. This is final
action. Over $4,000 acres were poUi-
ed in the last two weeks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Mrs. sallie Lassiter Ill.

Mrs. Harry Summerville, OF 4l9
South Third street. received tele-
gram this morning from Clifton.
Tenn. telling of the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Sallie Lassiter, who
has been III for some time with
consumption. Mrs. Summerville re-
turned last week from her mother S
bedside and will probably return this
week. No hope is held for her re-
covery
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Mrs. Rockefeller Very III.

Cleveland. o.. Sept. 30.--It be-
came known last night the slight
cold that is confining Mrs. John ID.
Rockefeller to her home in Forest
Hill is a much more serious ailment,
Mrs. Harold +. Mccormick is at her
mothers side, having been sum
moned from Chicago last Sunday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Roosevelt Arrives.

Sandy Hook. Sept. 30.-Pearys
Roosevelt arrived here this morning
from st. Johns, and dropped anchor
in Sandy Hook bay. Captain Bart
.ett said he expects to participate In
the Hudson-Fulton parade on the
river Friday. Big guns here fired
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

The judges for the races nex-
week will be c. l.. VanMeter, Ed. A..
Farley and M. NJ. Tucker. All Of
these gentlemen are experienced
horsemen and visiting horsemen can
be assured of fair treatment at
their hands.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Washington. Sept. 3O.-Cook lect-
ures here Sunday No official reeep-
tions are allowed by President OF
Commissioners of the District Nc
Farland. so It will be only big per-
sonal demonstration. All tickets for
the lecture are sold.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
New York Fire

New York. Sept. 30.-Ten firemen
were overcome and $4,000 damage
was caused by fire early today, de-
stroying the six-story building of the
Durham company.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Portland. Me. Sept. 30.--Satisfied
that the Roosevelt will be given a
conspicuous place in the parade
Peary this afternoon announced he
would start for New York this even
ing and be on the bridge when he
goes up the Hudson. Mrs. Peary is
expected to stand beside him on the
bridge
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Burley Tobacco Pool Will be
Go and Reports From All
Over District Show Rush to
Sign Up.

Greensboro, KY. Sept. 30.-By two
successive fires of incendiary origin
the tobacco warehouse of John W
Cheatham & Stahls. and G. A. White.
head & company, were burned early
this morning The loss is 10000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Shippy's Aid Wanted

Chicago, Sept. SO.-Wayman to-
day is trying to communicate with
former Chief of Police Shippy, who Is
in Carlsbad, and bring him here to
aid in convictions for graft.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

. Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 80
. Italian black-handers were
. thrown in a panic today when
. one of their number promised
. to turn states evidence, plead
. ed guilty to the murder of Fe-
. lix Fillipelli. rich grocer.
. All are under arrest. The
. states attorney says the story
. will be sensational.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Two Cases Affirmed.

Frankfort, Ky, Sept. 30.-The
appellate court affirmed the common
weolth VS.. Rusdisic from Hickman
and the Farmers bank of Wickliffe
vs.. Wickliffe from Ballard county.