davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-19
LAKE. MOHONk
CONFERENCE
Continued from rage one.)

NC0ntinued from Fage One.)
asserts himself long enough to COM
plain, in this case at least that If a
navy is building, in Germany is must
be intended for offensive use: and
against whom could the Germans pos
stbly intend to use a navy except
against England? Their neighbors the
French and the Russians, they could
readily, and with less risk, overrun
with their great army. The United
States is too far away to enter into
the problem as a factor of any real
importance. Therefore, the inference
Is drawn that the navy must be In
tended for an attack upon England.
1t is worth while noting that, on this
theory, the German navy now build
ing appears to be the first of modern
navies intended for military uses,
1t alone of all the worlds navies. how
ever large, however costly, is not a
messenger of peace!
Germany's Great Navy. =. -, a.
Zone must needs ask, then, what
reason is to be found in the nature of
the German people in the declarations
of their responsible rulers, or in the
political relations between Germany
and any other nation, for the belief
that the German navy alone, among
all modern navies, is building for a
warlike purpose? Those of us who
feel that the business of navy building
is being greatly overdone, and that it
cannot for moment be reconciled
with sound public policy or with the
increasingly insistent demand for so
cial improvements and reforms. may
well wish that the German naval pro-
gramme were much more restricted
than it is. But, waving that point
for a moment, what ground is there
for the suspicion which is so wide
spread in England against Germany,
and for the imputation to Germany
OF evil intentions toward England?
Speaking for myself and making full
use Of such opportunities for accurate
information as / have enjoyed, / say
with the utmost emphasis and with
entire sincerity that / do not believe
there is any ground whatever for those
suspicious or for those imputations.
sr
but, says the objector, England is
an island nation. Unless she COM
mands the sea absolutely her national
existence is in danger; any strong
navy in unfriendly hands threatens
her safety. That formula has been
repeated so often that almost every
body believes 1t. There was time
when it was probable and within limits
true: 1t is no longer true, and has
not been true for some time past. In
the first place, national existence no
longer depends upon military and nav
al force. Italy is safe; so are Holland
and Portugal, Mexico and Canada
Then, the possibilities Of areal navi-
cation alone, with the resulting power
of destroying a population huddled
beneath a monster travelling through
the air and willing to risk its own ex-
istence and the lives Of its occupants
for the opportunity to infict vital
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-19
The Rast sale.

Our May aale OF undermuslins is
breaking all records The best values
and finest qualities ever offered at A.
Mooky'a
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
OHIO RIVER MAN
Is COMING HERE
ABOUT TUESDAY

President John l.. Vance, of the
Ohio Valley Improvement associa-
ton at Cincinnati, will arrive in Pa
ducah either next Tuesday or Wed
nesday in the interest of the move.
ment. The Paducah Commercial club
will meet with Mr. Vance and talk
over the situation and a royal well
come will be given him by the citi
gems interested In the river improve
ments. Saunders A. Fowler. of the
Commercial club. has received a let
ter from Mr.. Vance, who leaves sun
day for Cairo. He stated mis- visit
there would be indefinite, but II Is
expected that he viii be here by Wed
nesday. Mr.. Vance is Of pleasing
personality and was in congress for
number OF years. Being on the
rivers and harbor committee. his en-
thusiasm was aroused in river i'm
provements and he resigned his place
to become president OF the Ohio Val
ley association. Since he has devoted
all his time and energy to the work
The slogan is for nine foot stage
for the Ohio river.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Dies al Tracy City. Tenn, Of
Paralysis....Had Been III
Long Time.
Prominent Sunday School
Worker in This City.
FUNERAL WILL BIZ HELD HERE

Mrs. Mary Webb, n years old,
died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at
Tracy City, Tenn, near Mont Eagle,
Tenn, after an illness of several
weeks, following several paralytic
strokes. Her death did not come un-
expected, although the messages for
the past week have been hopeful, but
yesterday her condition grew worse
rapidly. and early this morning she
passed away. For several years her
health has not been the best, al
though she was active for one OF her
age. About three weeks ago she left
Paducah for the Tennessee noun
tains for her health.
When death came she was sur
rounded by her husband, Captain
John Webb, and her two daughters,
Miss Anna Webb and Mrs. Hamilton
Parks, of Nashville, and her son, Mr..
Crawford Webb. Mrs. Webb had re-
sided in Paducah for eighteen years,
and her acquaintance included a
wide circle of friends. She took a
great interest in young people, and
was ever ready to assist them. She
was born at Lebanon, Tenn, but
while a young girl her family re-
moved to Summerville, and thence to
Dyersburg, Tenn, where she was
married to Captain Webb. Eighteen
years ago they removed TO Paducah,
and since have resided in the city.
Six children survive: Mrs. r. b.
Phillips and Miss Anna Webb, of
Paducah; Mrs Hamilton Parks. OF
Nashville; and Messrs. John and
Crawford Webb. of Forrest City.
Ark. and Will Web, of st. Louis.
The body. Accompanied by the chill
dren. will arrive Saturday night and
will be taken to the home, SIS Maci-
son street. Mrs. w. A. Hayes, a
niece, will accompany the body from
Dyersburg Mr.. and Mrs. viii Levy
will arrive from st. Louis to attend
the funeral and burial. The funeral
will be held at the home Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock. The Rev.
Grant T. Sullivan, pastor of the
Broadway Methodist church, of which
she was a devoted member, will
preach the funeral assisted by the
Rev. ]. w. Blackard. The burial will
take place in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pall-Dearers Will be: Honor
ary-F. NJ. McGlathery, George c.
Crumbaugh, j. A. Roger, william
Marble, l.. b. 0gilvie and Ed Pur-
year. Actiye-Dr. Vernon Blythe, l..
ID. Wilcox. W. B. Mcpherson. George
Nournoy S. A. Fowler and F. NJ.
Bourne.
Mrs. Webb was superintendent of
the primary department of Broad
way Methodist Sunday school, and
she made ii her study to strengthen
and develop that department. Her
success was as marvellous as her
faith was strong. She Will be sorely
missed in the church and Sunday
school.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Ready for Emergency.

New York, Sept. 1O.-As early as
Monday big financial institutions
were convinced that Harriman's death
was certain and a possible Industrial
panic. Then an agreement was made
by Kuhn, Loeb & company, Harri-
mans closest connection, ]. p. Nor
gan, Jacob Schiff, James Stillman
George r. Baker, william Rockefel-
Ter. William G.. Rockefeller, and
Henry G. Frick. The agreement was
to take care of the market until
speculative interests had time to un
load Hartman securities. The re-
sources of the combination were I'M
limited. Agents were ready to buy
all the Hartman stock for sale. The
result was the market was as steady
as Gibraltar.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
is LIT
FOR HODGE BROS
WAREHOUSE HERB

Contractor George w. Katterjohn.
OF this citN was the lowest and sue
cessful bidder for the construction OF
the large tobacco warehouse and
stemmery to be located at Ninth and
Harrison streets. He was awarded
the contract for the sum OF $4,000.
Bids were opened by John NJ.
Hodge. the well known tobacco man
OF Henderson, who arrived in the
city yesterday, at o'clock last night
at the Palmer House and bids were
submitted by six. There was strong
competition and there was only 5000
difference between the highest and
lowest bid. Mr. Hodge personally
had charge. The contract provides
that the building shall be erected
within 60 days and this assures i'm
mediate work OF clearing the prop
erty and the making OF excavations.
The building will be 100 feet wide
by 240 long situated on the north
west corner OF Ninth and Harrison
streets. where. the William HALEY
residence stands Brick material will
6e used and the plans call for a two
story structure.
with the building OF this factory
another large industry is added to
Paducah's business interests. The
factory will employ over 100 hands
and large business will be con-
Quoted. Mr.. Hodge is well known
here and Is interested in Paducah
Work OF tearing away the buildings
on the site will begin at once and the
grounds cleared for excavations. The
factory will be in full operation three
months from today.
The bidders were: G. w. Katter-
john. $2O.211.90: NJ. H. weikel,
$2O.561; w. NJ. Karnes 4 Son. S2O.-
7O4;' Gus Lockwood. s20.412; and
Il. T. Davis, $20,543.S5.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
COMMITTEE MUST
CALL PRIMARY TO
CURE ILLBGALITY

Oversight in not swearing in the
committeeman at the committee meet
ing of the First judicial district DEM
Ocratic committee in Prnceton on
August II, mas resulted in a second
call for a committee meeting at
Princeton tomorrow. The committee
will meet for the purpose OF deciding
whether TO select a nominee by a pri-
mary or convention and to fix the
date. AZ the meeting in Princeton
the committee decided to call a pri-
mary for November 2, the regular
election day. and tomorrow a COM
mitteeman said the error would be
corrected and the primary called for
the same date. The meeting OF the
committee will be an echo OF the
work OF Judge T. ]. Mum. who
caught hi" opponents asleep. and had
the committee call the primary early.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10

Milwaukee, Sept. 10.-Mrs. Louisa
Hedger, residing in fashionable dis
trict, is mystifying the police today.
Although her body was found in the
kitchen OF a house that was ram
sacked from top to bottom she was
not seen by robbers. say the police.
She was shot but there was no evil
dence of a~struggle and her clothing
was not disordered. 1t was probably
while she was preparing a noon lun-
cheon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Last Nights Froic of Elements
Will Cost Western Ky. Many
Thousands of Dollars Damages
Bandana Has Serious Blaze
and in Paducsh. Mayfield
and Murray Houses and
Barns Are Struck.

While sitting in a chair in the front
room of the home of his brother-in-
law, Emmett w. Stobert, IT'S South
Third street, at 9:45 o'clock last
night, Marsh Howell was knocked to
the floor and badly stunned by light
ming, which struck the chimney and
did considerable damage to the room.
Alfred, the 7-year-old son of Mr..
Stobert, who was asleep in the same
room, and his sister, Dottie Mae, 10
years old, sitting nearby, were I'M
hurt.
The lightning passed down the
fue, cracking the walls and demolish-
ing a large mirror above the mantle
piece and pictures hanging on the
walls. Mrs. Stobert, who was in an
adjoining room at the time near the
chimney, was slightly shocked. The
damage is estimated at about $50.
The house is owned by Frank
Wagner.
Wires of the telephone and tele-
graph companies in this section were
in trouble after the storm broke
about O'Clock last night. Wind,
rain and lightning made an inspir-
ing spectacle. The rain continued
nearly all night. In Galloway, Bal
lard and Graves counties the light
ming did considerable damage.
Both the East Tennessee Telephone
company and the Home Telephone
company sustained small damages BY
the high wind. but the lightning did
not interfere with the service. Re.
pair men were sent out this morning
and in a few hours the lines were
Strengthened out. Several phones OF
the Little Cypress Telephone com
pany were burned out.
A light pole at Twelfth and Madi-
son street caught fire as a result OF
short circuit last night about II
O'Clock. The fire department was
notified and it was extinguished.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Peary's Ship is Still
in the BATTLE Hurbor

Sydney. B. c., Sept. 1O.-A wire
less from Battle Harbor says the
Roosevelt is still there, coaling and
making minor repairs. II is probable
she will not reach here before next
week.
More Evidence for Cook.
Sydney. n. s., Sept. 10.-Another
link in the chain OF evidence being
welded TO prove DIR. Cooks claim TO
championship of the pole. was re-
vealed today by Evelyn b. Baldwin
the famous explorer, who claims pos
session of letters to prove that three
years ago DR.. Cook had plans matured
to beat Peary at his own game. Bald
win believes the evidence is of value
but Peary's friends do not like II
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
London Quiet.

London, Sept. 1O.-American
financiers arranged for the London
Stock Exchange not to break. under
the news of Harriman's death.
When the exchange opened this
morning conservative bulls began,
but ii was evident London specu-
lators would not make a panic. Cable
arrangements were made to support
the English market If it showed
weakness. AS the result prices of
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and
United States Steel advanced rapid
ly, If sufficient encouragement comes
from America. 1t is believed Amer
lean stocks will revive in interest
here. and no break is expected.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Fire at BanGana.

|, Bandana, KY. Sept. 10. (Spec-
ial. Powell Bros. grocery and the
millinery establishment OF Mrs. Will
liams, adjoining, we're destroyed by
fire early this morning at a total
loss. The loss to the grocery was
about $4,000 with $500 insurance
and the loss to the millinery store
over $1,000, with insurance not
known.
The fire is supposed to have orig
mated in the grocery by a charge of
lightning through the Home tele-
phone line. Flames spread rapidly
and carried by the high wind spread
to the millinery store. The dry goods
store of Horn & Barlow. the grocery
of J. III. Holman and the residence
of Houston wilkins, nearby, were
endangered. but the gallant work OF
bucket brigades prevented them
from catching on fire. The fire broke
out at 1910 o'clock and gainec
swift Roadway burning both build
ings to the ground. II was impos-
sible to subdue the flames.
Lightning at Mayfeld.
Mayheld, KY, Sept. 10. (Spec-
ial.)-Lightning struck the grocery
of Colgin and Colley here last night,
tearing OF the roof and doing sew
eral hundred dollars damage. The
residence of b. A. Jones was struck,
and the barn of John Balylock was
burned. doing damage to the amount
of $500.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10

They say they wish to prove that
Cook never was at the pole, and give
Peary all the honor.
There is no word yet from the
Roosevelt. 1t is believed II will ar
rive Sunday. Bridmans story yester-
day raised doubts in the loyal Peary
supporters and now there is a grow
ing belief here that Cook has beaten
Peary to IL.
Vaudeville managers lecture bu-
reaus, magazines and book concerns
are swapping Bridgman, who offers
a plan to get reception while the
boat is in the harbor and join as an
escort when it Is sighted.
Mrs. Peary will arrive this after
noon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
He Was Sowing Money. All RICH

He Was Sowing Money. All Right.
The peculiar action of John Cooper.
SO years old, yesterday afternoon re-
suited in his arrest by Patrolman
Stewart and he was fined in police
court this morning for drunkenness
Cooper had been throwing away
nickles and dimes to small boys In
several sections OF the city and when
arrested had 1894 in bills, 800 in
gold. few silver dollars and a check
book. containing several checks. He
claimed he was not drunk and DR..
Washburn was summoned to examine
him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10

The board OF police and fire COM
missloners will meet in regular ses-
sion Monday night at the city hall.
The only business to come up will be
the filling OF vacancies in the police
and fire departments. Two hremen
viii be chosen to succeed Tom King
and Jim Williams, at No. fire sta
ton while the vacancies in the police
department caused by the resigna-
tons OF Patrolmen VIII Walker and
T. l.. Roeder will be filled. Many
applications are being received.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
PATRoLMAN OWEN MAKES
AN IMPORTANT ARREST

After working on the case for
two days Patrolman w. f. owens
arrested VIII Wallace at o'clock
last night near Tenth and Finley
streets on a charge of robbery. He
is alleged to have met a man giving
his name as Coons, of LaCenter.
Tuesday night and after going out
to see the sights" robbed him of
$40 and silver watch valued at 50.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
No Crash I'm the Market.

New York. Sept. 1O.-No crash in
the market followed Harrimans
death. Big financiers planned all
afternoon and night and were ready
this morning. Millions OF dollars
were thrown into the market to up
hold the prices of stocks. Instead of
a decline there was an advance, espe-
cially the Hartman issues, which
rose IA points over last nights
closing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Herriman's Career.

Edward Henry Hartman, who by
the sheer force of his indomitable
will, merged and made himself king
of the ties and the steel rails
$4,000 miles of American railroads
described himself in an interview
once as "self-made man"
Certainly no man was ever more
truly a "self-made man" than this
man who, beginning life in a cot
tage of poverty, ended it in a palace
of affluence.
In his youth he knew the pangs
of hunger and adversely; in man
hood. with all the wealth of a Croe-
sus at his command, he knew the
pangs of hunger, for ii was lack of
proper nutrition In its final analysis
that brought about the death of the
wizard of the rails. Edward Henry
Hartman never enjoyed a real meal
in his life. AS child he did not
have them; as a man he was too
busy to eat them; as a multi-mil-
lionaire his constitution was too
weak to stand them.
Hartman was born In the rectory
of the little old, ramshacked Epis-
copal church at Hampstead, L. l., a
few miles from New York. His ia
Their was the late Orlando Hartman,
jr., rector of the little village
church. His salary was stipulated
in the contract with the church at
5000 a year; the salary was not al
ways paid. Minister Harriman's
parishioners let II fall into arrears,
and there were no ravens to bring
him food. On this promised salary
of less than 81 a week, this goodly
minister sought to bring up a fam
lily of six sturdy children with nor
NAL appetites. II was a terrible
burden, and most of 1t fell upon his
wife, the mother of the flock. Often
times bread and water made up the
meal of tho family; prisoners in
penitentiaries mutiny when offered
so little.
Today the little church is re-
placed by a magnificent edifice.
richly endowed. II is Edward Henry
Harriman's monument to his pious
father, and his hard working mother.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Youngest Union Colonel Dies.

Bowling Green, KY, Sept. 10.
(Special) Col. w. L. Hobson. the
Youngest colonel in the federal army,
died at the Mansard hotel during the
night. He commanded the Thir-
teenth Kentucky infantry and was
the postmaster under Grant.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Quarreled Over n Girl.

Kuttawa, KY, Sept. 10. Especially
Smith Blue. colored shot and killed
John Cox. colored, in Walter Young's
barn. near Fredonia, In Lyon county
They quarreled over girl at FIRE.
donia. Blue escaped to the woods
and Is still at large.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
CIRCUIT JUDGE REED Is
BACK FROM BAR MEETING.

Circuit Judge William NJ. Reed re-
turned home this morning from the
American Bar association meeting at
Detroit, Mich. He was one of the
three delegates from the Kentucky
Bar association. although several
other lawyers from this state attend
ed. The other delegates were #. p.
Caruthers, of Newport, and Judge
Quarles, of Louisville.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Chicago Market.
The Weather

The rain which came up suddenly
about 7:45 O'Clock last night con-
tlnued to fall until early this morn
ing. Today broke clear with a south
breeze. The rainfall for last night
was SIS inches. Lowest temperature
today was 20 and the highest 81.
Forecast for Paducah and vicinity is:
Generally fair tonight and Saturday,
This will rest the mind of the small
boy who is anticipating an ideal
circus day tomorrow.
Illinois: Generally fair Friday and
Saturday. preceded by showers IN
north slight variable winds.
Guu mud AIAnu-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
SCHOOL CHILDREN SAY
GIRL THROWS AT THEM

Lizzie Poe. young white girl.
about II years old, was arrested by
Constable shelton at Oaks yesterday
afternoon on the charge of interior
ing with school children. School
children alleged when they passed
her home she threw rocks and an
noyed them. She gave bond for her
appearance before Magistrate G. w.
Emery September is.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Benton ESCAPED.

Benton, Ky, Sept. 10. Especially
Benton escaped the storm. though
a fine rain and breeze which re-
duced the temperature, began early
in the night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Telephone out of Service.

Bandana, KY. Sept. 10. (Spec-
ial)-During the storm last night
tree was blown down. falling on
telephone lines and breaking all con-
nections. Hurried repairs were made
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
WITHOUTPOMP
HARTMAN is
TO BE BURIED
FUNERAL OF RAIL KING TO
BE HELD SUNDAY AFTER.
NOON AT ARDEN.
STOCK MARKET BU0YED UP
BY MILLIONS FELT NO
SHOCK TODAY.

Turner's, N. Y, Sept. 1O.-Wlthout
pomp or ceremony E. II. Hartman.
monarch of the rails, will be laid 10
rest Sunday at o'clock in the little
country church yard at Arden, De-
side his first born son, e. H., il
The announcement Is made .oJay
from Tower Hill that the Rev. j.
Holmes McGuinness pastor of the
little church of S. John, on the
Arden estate, will conduct the serg-
ices in the Episcopa; church. A shot
service at Arden house will praeade
the church ceremony, then the ctr-
tege OF the immediate family and
friends will go down hill to the
church.
After a brief ceremony the active
pall-bearers will carry the casket 10
the family plot a few PAGES away.
They will be C. T. Ford, superintend-
ent of the estate; |. w. Mandigo, the
estates carpenter; E. p. Schultz.
master mason at Arden house; WI
liam Robbins, superintendent Of the
Arden farms, and w. A. McC'elland.
supervisor of stores on the estate.
They are not men Of millions. hut
men OF action, who cid things Il
was Harriman's owe wish that they
be the active pall-bearers.
The true cause of his death prob
ably never will be known, the doc
tors disagreeing. There will be no
autopsy. The death certificate will
be filled tomorrow.
Many big men are calling at Arden
house today to pay their respects.
Died at 3:35.
New York, Sept. 1O.-Dr. LYLE
made a statement today and 1t was
given out at the Union Pacific offices:
The report published today that Ha-
riman died at 1880 yesterday is alb
solutely untrue He died at 1885
O'Clock and II. was Immediately an
nounced. Mrs. Simons didn't arrive
until after his death, and authorizes
me to deny that she intended to
make a statement fixing the time"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Galloway Struck.

Murray. KY. Sept. 10. Especially
county was visited by a
severe electrical storm, which de-
stroyed several barns. The stock
barn of c. II. Bradley, near Murray,
was demolished, causing a large loss
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-10
Stanley,s Primary.

Sebree Springs, KY, Sept. 10.
Especial. February 3. 1910. is the
date set for the primary to select a
successor to Congressman Stanley.