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The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
CONCERNING MARS.

My stars.
Why do we want to connect with Mars?
Is there a dearth
or things 10 worry about on Earth
! Haven't We got enough
( That's =. Il. tough
To keep US going
Without knowing
What's doing away on there
Up ia the air?
say.
TO we have TO 20 away
From home 10 double
Our tToubleP
W rat do We care
IL up there
The women wear peach baskets
And want the right 10 vote
And want TO still be women
And man to be the goat?
Haven't we got EN-?
And " hat about the tariff
on yonder in the skies,
With poor consumers wanting
Revisions that revise?
Haven't We got 'emf
And canals Wow,
Haven't We got one
That has the entire Mars layout skun?
And devil wagons whizzing.
And Vice and Crime an top.
And soulless corporations.
Ana victims on a strap.
with forty million other
Distressful troubles which
Knock out the nervous stutnng
Alike OF poor and rich?
Don't we get the jars
Without having 10 call on Mars
For more?
Shore,
Then. by thunder,
It's up to US 10 stand from under
And let Mars alone
While we look out for our own
See?
or course. and we
Don't need no telescope, neither
w. J. Hampton. in the y 4 "orlo.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
Socialism and Anarchy,

To the Editor OF The Times SIN
YOUR editorial you seemed 10 De Ia
boring under a misunderstanding as 10
the meaning OF the red flag and the
objects of the Socialists who carry II
You claim that there are two xmas
of Socialists. one group which desires
10 gain its end by education, organi'
zation and agitation at election time
and another which desires 10 use Nlo'
lence and win victories by standing
on their heads" The only manner In
which to decide this question Is TO In
vestigate the literature OF the Social
lists and their conduct.
Upon investigation IL becomes clear
" evident that the Socialists are NOT
divided as YOU claim them TO be and
that all Socialists are opposed 10 vio
lence, bloodshed, mob rule and an
archy. Any person in favor or these
things is not and cannot be Social
list. | know personally that those peo-
pie who had assembled in the park
that Saturday were not OF the char
acter you claim them TO be and that
other nationalities were represented
in a far greater per cent than the
Italians. All OF them were peaceful.
law abiding citizens (which could be
easily seen by their actions when the
police attacked them who had peace
fully assem- BLEED To have a parade and
several mass meetings for the purpose
of furthering the education OF its mem
bers and giving the public an oppor-
tunity OF finding out what Socialism
is and thereby what the red flag
stands for. but owing TO certain scrup-
les which the police and some papers
seem TO have in regard TO allowing
the meaning OF the red flag from be-
coming known | have taken upon my
self TO explain its meaning.
You said that the red flag is IAN.
archy's colors. the color Of blood.
standing for opposition TO all law"
The glory OF the red flag in the past
Will ever be secure from change. so
let US see what IL stands for today.
In the first place that flag which
has been dyed the deepest red by the
blood OF the patriots and martyrs OF
all nations demands the universal
brotherhood and peace OF mankind.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
THE STAGE

"A spring and summer season o.
stock will be inaugurated Ia the Whit
ney next week by the Chicago Stock
company. an organization Of 22 peo'
pie, playing the higher class OF COM
edy and melodramas at he never be
lore heard Of price Of ten cents. Foo
the opening bill the management has
selected Dairy Farm" rIral drama
that was exploited quite extensively
by James II. Wallick. Miss Merror
the author. has combined homely say.
ings. romance and action in a not
only pleasing. but euphonious way
Each play will be given complete
and new production.
-
To c. NJ. Mcclellan we are indebted
for one Of the strongest dramas OF
quite period. Leah Kleschna.'
which will be offered In the Lyceum
next week by the Vaughan CHASER
com pany. The piece won much fame
for Mrs. Fiske and her Manhattan
cornpsny, and two years ago the Chaser
company scored big nit In the same
vehicle In Detroit The piece con.
Germs the redemption OF a girl. the
daughter OF an Austrian burglar. and
gives Miss Courteney unusual emo
tional and oratof,cal ability. and those
that remember Frank Camps "Raoul
Berton," the degenerate brother OF
the hero's nancee will do 30 with n
delectable taste.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
AnlCRAZYLOG.

ed--if II does grow it's sure to be
bald
That reminds me OF something
funny that happened TO my pota-
toes last year. They were fastened
To the vines with hooks through
their eyes.
had some eggplant. too. but the
weather was so hot II became nara
boiled.
have more luck with flowers.
had such good crop of snow-drops
that l had 10 harvest them with a
snow shovel The secret Is In cul-
tivating them with a snow pillow.
My method OF keeping tabs on the
various seeds Is To stick the package
in which they came In the bed
where they came In the bed where
they're planted II they come up
looking different from the pictures.
! know they are the right kind.
BY the way. I've produced new
variety OF climbing nasturtiums.
call them gymnasturtiums. IL takes
an acrobat TO pluck them after they
get as high as the roof. They are
trained TO go up there. I'm now
trying TO train them TO climb down
again OF evenings.
Some day I'm going to do the
Burbank stunt and graft caulinower
on a cornstalk and develop a cauli-
flower ear.
One OF my achievements has al
ready made me famous IL was rails
ing lilies-of- the-valley on top OF a
hill
So long I've got TO purchase
cream separator for my milkweed.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
The Red Flag the Flag Of Brotherhood

To the Editor Of The Times: In Al
editorial OF May 3. YOU remark that al
organization unwilling 10 march un
der the starspanged banner should
never be permitted TO march. You
also refer 10 the red flag as standing
for opposition TO all law. wish IL
try 10 present this matter 10 YOU. anu,
IL YOU will permit me. 10 ysur readers,
IL different light.
There are in this country secret or
CARNATIONS which annually parade.
carrying the colors OF their order a,
the head OF the procession. They 10
not carry the American dag. not be-
cause they are unwilling To marcn
under the star-spangled banner, OnI
because IL is not appropriate TO the
occasion. The members Of these o.
CARNATIONS might decline 10 explain
the meaning OF the symbols which
they carry. Yet they would be con-
coded the sole authority - say what
they do not stand for. Why, then.
should the ncn-socialist bS authority
as Ia the meaning OF socialist EN-
blem?
The socialists are only too READY
to tell what they stand fer. either oy
word OF mouth or by means OF their
abundant literature, in which you may
find oft repeated the sentiment which,
10 the unprejudiced. the red flag By It's
very color expresses. IL is the colcr OF
blood. and is therefore natural
symbol of human brotherhood. for
God hath made Of one blood all ma
tons of men" (Acts 1880 The red
flag is translated by that other social
list emblem. the hands clasped around
the globe, with the motto Workers
Of the world, unite" The tinal clause
OF the declaration OF principles OF the
socialist party states its purpose TO
realize the international brotherhood
OF man." The man who has three
times in succession been the standard
bearer OF the party. says the pure red
"symbolizes the common blood or the
human family. the equality of man
hood, the brotherhood OF he race.
MAJ first is labor's international hol'
iday. To one who loves peace anu
hates war, it seems fitting that on that
CAV marchers all over the world
should lay aside the national emblems
which divide them. and carry the EN-
blem Of brotherhood.
ELSIE MATTHEWS.
East Jordan. Mich. May !. 1909.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

I've got garden.
You just ought 10 see II. l cant.
| know | planted IL. put the
seeds in the ground. That's been
a month ago. And all got out of II
Is chickens And they had To be
coaxed.
haven't picked any vegetables,
but have picked some OF the
chickens.
had great hopes In that garden.
had planted lot OF kidney beans
expecting To raise Kidneys. and
pumpkins. expecting TO raise pumps.
Now it's impossible
And all the head lettuce l plant
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Long bout an hour after supper
When I'm too tired TO play.
" papa an mamma sit talkin.
can't unerstan' what they say
know | wanna be lis'nin'.
But mex thing | know. | amt
The words sound bubbly an far OF.
Then die away ever so faint.
Pictures o. things what I'm readin'
Act sort o. queer while I look
Nobody reads pictures easy
That jiggle all over the book.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
Three Killed in Wreck.

DALLAS, Tex, May l2.-Three
men were killed In a wreck on the
Henryetta division OF the NJ. X. & I
east OF Dennison late last night. &C
cording TO advices received here to
day. 1t is reported that number OF
others were injured. Details OF the
accident are not known.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
publican Party
Keeps Us Supplied
With Scandal
p)oeobIs Conditions In Lansing
~ Due 10 FREQ and Easy-coing
Party Liners - You Can't
Know Your Man Too

tive in the legislature linked with
d another wife stengrapher clerk pooadef
Daring the years ago Republican legislature young
proofreader the senate died criminal
Rep Charles E. Ward connection with her death
That fact the electors look
ny into the of entered the field for Office last
for The Times upon good reliable conservative authority
IA LANSING JUST AT THIS MOMENT REEKs WITH SCANDAL
that conditions there could hardly be depOable
These conditions only be expected
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. STATE HAS CHOSEN FREE-AND
DxC0NG-0FFICERS AND EEAND-E GOING STATE OF
1AIS II THE RESULT
Adherence party proper consideration of
rolled the big Republican majority after until
uhaiaa officer has consider that his public private acts
III matter. long he does not desert the party
Yesterday The Times printed the of Darwin Curti the
b Of the divorce suit to be started
TIE journal clerk o
Thee many days members of the
They intend however the
euM ct ont
cs Lansing the the
HOPE that matters would quiet down
The spare those who
I'D maer innocently by the scandal
THE INTENTION WAS TO SAVE THE PARTY FROM THE PUB
NIFTY OF MORE SCANDAL
began leak bit by Bit however there
snera all the facts and
&Idsuazy the be printed
They old party protect themselves
justice these members however the facts should not
|thouf the
liked spared the disgrace that falls the
would that calculated to shield
1epucan party would been the the
nifty high Lansing chargabe the Democratic
lhw party.
he party CLEAN GOVERNMENT AND CLEAN MEN IN
OvE1NMENT
hasten make apology for hav
= included member desirable for the legsla-
81 TIE slate which presented the last fall
C6s newspaper and such known BY newspaper
- being competent discharge duties of legislator
snnsndabls.
That he forgotten himself his obligation to
who proves have been undeervng and an
At man for either the recommendation for Office
IN Offering apology Times only point to the
large proof KNOW THEIR MAN else
~ share support the shame he brings his
M head
Newspapers not nfaible.
50 They do their acquan readers With seeking office
md represent them they
sse of Curtiss
BUT THEY DO NOT MAKE THEM TWICE
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
HOMEMADE PHILOSOPHY.

No man is so selfish as to want TO
keen all his popularity TO himself.
The one debt that a man generally
tries to pay is a grudge.
The moon affects the tide and the
united -------------
A successful mans opportunities
are usually OF his own making.
Love In a cottage is generally the
result OF a vivid imagination.
Love. perhaps, will find way, but
it's quite another matter to pay the
way.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

II happens the same time | notice
The lamp gets awful more bright;
N lust to keep 'em from hurtin'
shade my eyes from the light.
Evything seems to be murmur'n'
Like a brook. or rustlin' o. leaves
NJ my head goes heavy, so heavy,
I'll IL sinks TO where It's at ease.
Then, right when I'm good an comfy
Ny arm tucked un'er my chin,
Papa 'sturbs me and hollers,
Hey! The kids all In"
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

A Berlin surgeon claims TO have In
vented harmless anaesthetic which a
soldier may carry in his pocket and
administer TO himself TO ease his SUI.
fering when wounded.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
EDITORIALS BY THE PEOPLE


Of
short
sie rfulln
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

There are 10000 poets in Ohio, IL IN
Gained. Which is probably an Offset
&c lndlanas 10000 who are not.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

President Taft is for peoce Well,
that's Roosevelt policy all right. Ted.
dy got a medal for il.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

So far Roosevelt has not killed any
animal calculated TO make a nature
faker open his eyes.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
A Word from Josh Wise.

Many a man
first leaps into
prominence by
dyin.' q"
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Marriage Is the name for an insti-
tuition that turns trusting young
girl into a woman detective.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Even the charity that begins at
home Is sometimes wasted.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Headliner who wrote Hepburn Law
pronounced Good" should have added
the rest of the Joke.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Old Hard Cash is nearly crazy
because his son wants 10 marry an
actress.
Why. ! didn't suppose he was pre-
JUDGED against stage women.
oh. no. that's the trouble. lie
wants to marry her himself
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

Clubman: Pardon me. did not
catch your name.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
MOST ANYTHING

Russian Actress: What Is IL
that you did not do?
C.; Catch your name.
X. A.. oh. your language is so
strange. Is 1T that you want TO
know my name?
6: Yes. your full name.
X. A: VIII you--what you call
catch IT this time?
G.: III do my best
X. A.: Well. it's Vera Federo-
vina Kammisaroysky.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

The grand old party continues to
keep US supplied with scandal.
1t is q dull year under a Repub-
lican administration when a state
treasurer isn't found to have turned
embezzler, a prison warden doesn't
develop to be a crook or the moral
atmosphere in Lansing isn't filled
with the name Of some representa-.
tive in the legislature linked with
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12

New Slogan for California: Remem.
Der the raisin,
The Detroit times., 1909-05-12
SoMETHIN0 70 BEWARE OF

~ Weory. wot's portable bathf"
II donne. prowg. but I'm thinkin' It's insupportat
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

tee.
The election Of officers was in the
nature Of a promotion @. r.. Grubbs.
OF Winchester. the retiring president.
was succeeded by George H. Cubbage.
of Leitchfeld. former vice president.
Other officers chosen were:
B. G. Durham, Of Danville, first
vice president.
John r. sowder, of Frankfort. Sec
ond vice president.
]. NJ. Stone, of sturgis, secretary.
Adam Settler, of owensboro. treas
urer.
Messrs. stone and Steitler were re-
elected as a recognition of services
given by them to the association.
The officers compose the members
of the executive committee.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
HIGH SCHOOL
TEAMS PLAY TWO FAST GAMES
OF BASKETBALL.
Second Boys Team Defeats First,
But First Girls Team Holds
HOnors.

Two basketball games were played
in record-breaking time last night.
when the four teams OF the High
school played a double-header at the
Eagles gymnasium. As there are no
city league games this week a large
crowd was out, and the sport was en-
joyed. The first game was between
the First girls team and the Second
girls team. with the victory in favor
of the First team, although only by
the close score of 10 to 8. The sec
Ond game was between the First and
Second bcys' teams, and the Second
team marched on with the honors to
the tune of % to 10. However, the
game was harder fought than the
score indicated.
The teams lined up: First Girls.
Katherine Rock. center, Martha Cope
and Rebacea Smith. forwards: Ruth
McChesney and Nell Cave, guards.
Second team-Clara Stewart, center:
Henrietta Kahn and Ira Jones. for
wards; Clora Smith and Grace Stew
art, guards.
The boys teams lined up: First
King, center; Yarbrough and Brown
ing, forwards; Endriss and Stills,
guards. Mitchell, cente-;
Evans and Gideon, forwards; Elliott
and Luftenburg, guards.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
FINISH WORK
HARDWARE MEN DEPART FOR
THEIR HOMES.
George H. Cubbage. OF Leitchfield,
Chosen MISUNDERSTANDING
Stone.

Louisville, KY. Feb. 27.-with
hoes on shoulders ready for work in
spring gardens the Kentucky Retail
Hardware and Stove Dealers associa-
ton closed its ninth annual conven-
ton at the Seelbach. Everybody
went home happy with the expecta-
ton OF a prosperous year. The next
annual meeting will be held in Louis
vile in February. 1910. The date
will be fixed by the executive commit
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

followed, Mrs Burnett received the
prize for guessing correctly the larg-
est number Of songs, It was a bust
of Wagner. Miss Ruby Lamb cap
tured "Biliken" as the prize for the
best drawing.
A pretty musical program was a
delightful feature Of the afternoon.
Mrs. John Brooks sang "Casslma. 3"
Miss Ruby Lamb sang "Carmena."
Mrs. George b. Hart played "valse
Caprice" by Chaminade and Bar
carole" by Nevin. Miss Wayne Dry
fuss gave a waltz song and "Bobo-
link" Mrs. Hart sang "a la Bien
Aimee"
The luncheon was a beautifully ap-
pointed affair in five courses. A large
table was. in the center OF the dining
room with small tables arranged
about II. The color-motif of pink
AMI white was prettily carried out in
the appointments OF the luncheon.
The center-piece for the large table
was a tall crystal vase OF pink carna-
liOnc. ifhh-ohdAtu tduQtldDIuIn was
at either end. The small tables had
the candelabra with pink shades IN
the center. The color-tone was effec-
lively emphasized in pink shells for
the peas, pink minis and individual
cakes iced in pink The place-cards
were pretty concelts suggesting the
names OF the guests and were especi-
ally clever.
Those invited to meet Mrs. Burnett
were: Mesdames Leila Wade Lewis,
Walter Clark, Waddie Lang, John
Brooks, Sallie Rash, w. C. Kidd,
Joseph Gardner. Harry McElwee,
Hubbard S. Wells, George B. Hart,
John X. Hendrick. Misses Mayme
Drvfuss, Ruby Lamb. Sophia Burnett,
Grace Gardiner. Mayfield: Ora V.
Leigh. Hattie Settle and Virginia
Newell.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

TUEsDAY-The Delphic club will
meet at 10 a. m. al the Carnegie IT,
brary. The regular program will be
omitted. business meeting will be
held. The officers for the incoming
year will be elected.
TUESDAY - Paducah Chapter.
United Daughters Of the Confederacy.
Will have the regular meeting for
March az ?: 30 p m at the Woman's
Club house. The hosteeses for the
afternoon are: Mrs. Mary Burnett,
Mrs. william Anderson. Mrs. William
Gilbert. Mrs. Mary Sheriff.. The
program IS:
sara Belle Waller Of Kentucky
Mrs. Edmund NJ. Post.
Music
WEDNESDAY - The Crescendo
club will meet at p. m. at the stu
do Of Miss Newell. 403 North Sew
epth street
THURSDAY-The Wcman's club
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
indianapolis Wedding.

Invitations have been received in
Paducah TO the marriage of Miss
Florence Schrader and Mr.. Logan c.
Scholl. both of Indianapolis, Ind.
The wedding will take place on Tue5-
day. March 16. at $40 O'Clock In the
evening at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Christian A.
Schrader, 1918 North Alabama
street. After a European wedding
trip the couple viii be at home Dc
tober /, at 80 West Twentieth street,
indianapolis.
Miss Schrader visited Miss Ethel
Brooks last winter and is pleasantly
remembered by many in Paducah
who met her then. She is a hand
some girl of striking personality and
was popular here.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
stereopticon Exhibition of American
Fleet.

An exhibition Of stereopticon views
showing scenes on board the Ameri-
can fleet, on its recent trip around
the world, was given at the Washing
ton school auditorium Friday after
noon, under the direction of the his
tory department Of the Paducah High
school. Mss Kate White arranged
the entertainment and the views were
announced by Miss Anna Bird Stew
art. The proceeds of the exhibition
will be devoted to buying new slides
for use in the seventh and eighth
grades Of the history classes. The
entertainment was attractive, as well
as instructive and was largely attend
ed. The pictures were beautiful and
interesting.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Here We Rest.

Padgchhs winter social season d!d
not close in the blaze OF glory that
has sometimes been the case: never
theless there were some pretty events
all on a small scale, however. except
the German club dance. George Wash
lngtons birthday and Shrove Tues
day being "next-ioor neighbors" this
year made a dual celebration neces-
sar,. but George was easily King
Rex. for even the Shrove-tide parties
displayed the patriotic tri-colors AMI
the traditional Washington coat-It-
arms. the Ratchet rampant and cher
ries eouchant in preference to any
other decorations.
The social clubs he'd their final
Entertainments until after Lent
this week. ana there would be no
Social Calendar for the next 40 DAYS
II II were not for the literary aud
musical clubs One is deeply grateful
that the call to starve the bin-or
sin does not extend to the mind as
well. One would "see the wheels go
round" in some direction.
Next week the literary programs
vii, be omitted in clubdom and the
exciting pastime OF electing officers
for the next year will be entered up
on. These business occasions AID
the regular meetings for March OF
the U. ID. c., and ID. A. r. chapters
are about all the social announce
ments. Everything else will be TOO
informal 10 be noticed, it is Lent. yoa
know" Bridge parties viii become
bride classes and there will be more
work and less play about everything
And incidentally. while DOMINIC her
''sackcloth and ashes" and sitting in
the violet limelight, society Will be
evolving something especially fetch
ing in the way of Easter gowns and
butterfly effects.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Enjoyable Evening.

A pleasant surprise party was given
Miss Alma Armstrong last night at
her home, 1880 Trimble street. by a
number OF he- trends. Music and
games were features of the evening
Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs
Jake Elliott; Misses Edna Morgan
Janie Brame. Susie Brame, Barbara
Wright, Alma Armstrong; Messrs.
Henry Roof, George Denker. Robert
Malone, Charles Copeland. Walter
Burton, Herbert Wright
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I will meet In regular session at 1880
p. m. at the club house. It viii be
a business meeting with an election
OF officers for the three places TO be
filled this year: Second vice-presi-
dent treasurer and corresponding
secretary.
FRIDAY Kalosophlc club
win meet at 30 a. m at the Woman's
Club house The regular program
Will be omitted A business meet
ing for the next year with the cleo
tion OF ctncers will be held. Current
Topics will be discussed by the club
as the only program feature.
FRIDAY-Mrs. /. o. Walker. 1891
South Sixth street. Is hostess TO the
Paducah Chapter Daughters OF the
American Revolution. at $3.50 p. m.
The program IL:
song-America.
Roll Quotations from Ameri-
can Poets.
Witches and witchcraft
IN the Colonies" Mildred Davis.
Reading Selected Mrs. NJ. b.
Nash.
Music.
FRlDAY--Tha Thursday Night
club Will meet at p. m. IN the Palm
Ter House pariors instead of Thurs
day evening the usual time. The
program will be presented BY Mr.
Frsnk Davis and Mr. Robert
Wallace. The change in night
10 made on account OF the Jeffersons
appearing In 1.-THE Rivals" at the
Kentucky theatre on Thursday night
SATURDAY-The Art department
|of the woman's club will meet at 10
a. m. at the club house. The pro-
gram viii present the second division
.of the French artists Of the Post
.Romanticists period as follows: -.
J. J. Lefbvre. 1894 - Mss Belle
Cave.
J. J. Henner, 1929.
Jean Paul Laurens, 1S3S-Mrs
John Donovan.