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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

"llasc good weather on your lamp
ng tr.pe"
You hct' There were enough
sunny DAYS TO dry our al the bed
.'cihcs before the next rain came co.
Ciecylaud Leader.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

to provide that and will, if we make
them. Therefore. sir, | move we
adopt the following resolution:
Resolved, That the president OF
the Lakes-tO-the-Gulf Deep Water
ways association, be requested TO
appoint 500 delegates to visit Wash
ington aud present to the proper
committee of congress and to the
heads of our government resolutions
adopted az this convention and at
the same time act as delegates to the
rivers and harbors congress to be
held in Washington. December s. 3
and 10"
There was silence for a moment
in the big hall, where the twilight
was but lightly dispelled by the IL
Elimination. Then some one gave the
rebel yell. and the resolution was
adopted with whoop. The regular
report of the resolution committee
was also adopted. These insisted.
I'VE should and without needless de-
lay enter upon a definite policy of
waterway development. beginning
with the improvement OF the
Mississippi and Illinois rivers as the
main trunk of the great waterways
system, in such a way as to open
effective navigation between the Gulf
of Mexico and the Great Lakes. tine
trunk line to be developed with no
disparagement of and constant ref
erence to the concurrent develop
ment of the tributaries. canals and
connecting passages required for a
comprehensive navigation adapted to
the rapidly growing commercial
needs"
The resolutions recited as one of
the reasons for the demands. that
the Mississippi valley contains more
than one-half the population OF the
United States. The arguments of the
opponents were condemned Bonds
of small denominations were urged
and development OF waterways as an
investment rather than succession
of piece meal experiments is de-
manded.
Above all it was insisted that a
depth OF fourteen feet at
low water was one of the cardinal
principles of the association.
The convention adjourned for the
day in q whirlwind of enthusiasm
started by Francis speech.
The addresses of Representative
Ransdell, of Louisiana, president OF
the national rivers and harbors con-
gress. Secretary of War Dickinson
and Chief Forester Pinchot were the
features of the second days
session of the deep waterways con-
vention Many of those counted upon
to participate in today's discussions
had departed. This was especially
true this afternoon, only about a
hundred being present when the late
afternoon session opened.
Speaker Cannon's Letter.
Speaker Cannon was expected to
speak today, but he sent President
the following letter:
81 am called to Illinois by man
datory telegram. VIII you present
my regrets. | assure the convention
that | am in harmony with the ear
lest solution practicable of the en-
cheering problems in connection
with the construction of the Lakes
to-the-Gulf Deep Waterway. With
The adoption of plan, thereon, |
am as ready as any citizen and rep
resentatiye to support the plan for
ample appropriations for speedy.
effective and continuous prosecution
Of the work upon such a waterway
until it is finished
Genatnr Iopiuner
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

Wonder how many men started
from home fully intending to scratch
the ticket, and changed their minds
before they reached the polls.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

Come down to the Sun Office to-
night and read the returns on the
canvass. We have gone to great
deal of pains and expense for you.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

IL YOUR PROPERTY FULLY
COVERED ny INSURANCE? ~
NOT SEE SMITH ~ DAVIS, iOJ
BROADWAY.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

The Man--You don't know how
beautiful you arel
The Girl-Look here. I've a mir
ror, aud I've known other men.
What ion't know IS, how rich you
are Do YOU want TO talk business?
Cleveland Leader.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

The weather man offers no excuse
for not voting
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

Did the blow that broke Cadet
Byrne's neck, break the back OF foot
ball?
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02
YOU DoNr HAVE TO WAIT.

Every dose makes you feel heater. Lax.
Eos Keeps your whole insidcs right
sold on the Money Back plan every.
where. Price soc.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

Henry c. Cant resigns presidency
of Bank Of Hopkinsyille on account
OF bad health.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER =.
Daily Thought.

He who has no time to be grateful
has no power to enjoy blessing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02
Tribute To Women.

A surprise was sprung this after
noon when President kavanaugh
said: When two y ars ago. the
Woman's National II yer and Harbor
Congress was organized many laugh
ed. Today that congress has a mem
bership Of $500. When we have the
women with us. we must win.
want to present Mrs. Hoyle Temp
kios. OF Shreveport, La. president OF
the Moman's Rivers and llarbors
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

why cornclison's Headache Liver Pm,
viii cure that. 10 cents. Guaranteed
by all druggista
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

was given to Senator Lorimer. of
birth of the waterway idea. the
troubles of its infancy. the objections
and obstacles its creators faced lie
said:
I'VE had no presidents to assist
us; no congressman nor senators to
help us. Even now certain gentle
men, when approached about the
project. step around as though they
might tramp upon eggs. But | don't
blame them. | studied the question
five years before was willing to
say that the plan was feasible.
went to the army engineers. river
pilots and other experts. They said
the scheme was simply out of the
question"
Lorimer discussed the gradual
change in the view of the engineers
read recent reports showing that a
fourteen foot channel was feasible
and pleaded for the persistent fight
for the Ia foot plan. lie said his
lock and dam system at the cost of
S25. 900 900 or the regulation system
of S53 100000.
Lorimer pointed out that the Ohio
and Missouri rivers must be i'm
proved in order to minimize the ef-
fects of their silt discharges i'm to
Mississippi and that the term IA foot
channel meant minimum. IL meant,
he said, that there might be as much
as "a feet of water in the channel
four months every yea.
The launching of these various
questions in connection with the I'M
proyement plans OF the Mississippi
and its tributaries caused animated
discussions. The sentiment was
divided; some were disposed to fol-
low the advice of TAFT and decide
just what was feasible and advisable
before going ahead. but the vast ma
jority clung to the slogan ~ feet
through the valley"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

"All I possess and the property
and homes OF those love the best. q"
he said. ARE in the wake of the
rivers fearful floods. To me. 10 my
closest friends. and to many thons-
ands in Louisiana the leyee question
is uppermost whenever we speak OF
waterway appropriations. and as the
most eminent engineers agree that
the surest way TO deepen the river
channel and at the same time protect
the leVees Is by a system of revet-
ments to prevent the banks from
caving. II is plain / have double in
terest in deeper river. Moreover.
the great city of New Orleans, the
pride of Louisiana. would probably
derive more benefit from this project
than any other city Self interest.
state pride, and patriotism. all im-
pei me to do my utmost for il consis-
tent with my duty to other sections
as a member of the rivers and har-
bors committee. which legislates for
the waters of the whole nation"
Ihbilc Shoulu own Landings.
But in order TO insure the best
use of waterways, great care must
be taken to preserve the terminals
on all watercOurses for the common
use on equal terms TO all carriers by
land and water. Unfortunately we
have been so careless about this that
in many places all access to water
fronts is controlled by a railroad or
private corporation which shuts out
It's competitors from use of the water
that was given by Natures God to all
the people and improved by IA beno-
ficent government for all the people
This is wrong and should be reme-
died by having the public resume its
title under power of eminent do
main"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02

Col. Mott Ayres. one of the Demo-
cratic leaders, came near missing his
vote in Fulton today, and 1t was nee
essary for him to ride a freight train.
This morning he intended going TO
Fulton on the early morning train,
but a cab call was misplaced, and at
train time he found himself down
town. He was not aware that a To-
cal freight left Paducah at 1880
O'Clock. However. things were ar
ranged for Mr.. Ayers so that he was
able to leave at noon on fast
freight train for Fulton. and arrive
in time to vote.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02
President HansdcII speaks.

The demands of commerce fully
warrant large expenditure to CON
meet our great lakes and the gull
with a waterway of suitable dimen-
sions for all present and prospective
needs Nationa! pride prompts il
strongly. We need this connection
in river TO permit free interchange
by cheap water transportation be-
tween the lnnumerable cities and
towns of the ississippi Valley and
those of the great lakes
Thus Representative Joseph +
Ransdell. of Louisiana. president of
the National Rivers and Iarbors con
gress, opened his address before the
Lakes TO the Gulf Deep Waterway
convention
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-11-02
sOME STORIES
AROUND TOWN

Lee Hart, the crack young south
paw, has returned from Benton, H.,
where he has been twirling for sew
eral weeks. During the season Hart
played with a number of fast teams
throughout Tennessee. Kentucky and
Illinois, and made good. II was his
best season, and his spitball was
working excellent. He has received
a contract from the Springfield, H..
team in the Three Eye league offer
ing him a berth next season at a
good salary. Hart has not signed the
contract. but may accept il. In a
game recently he won from Buck"
Freeman, who pitched for the Cen
tralia, H., team by a score of to O..
Hart twirled for Benton and had the
batters fooled by his twisters.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
BolD GANG OF FoRGERS CAUGHT
OFFICIALS ELATED OVER AR
REST OF RINGLEADERs.
CAPTURE Due Misgivings of Milan
Lithographer, Whom Prisoners
Had Intrusted With Work.

Special CabIegram to The Star.
MILAN. March 15.-Four rinGleaders of
an international gang of ongravers and
foreers of checks and banknotes, operat-
ing chiefly in London and New York,
have been cleverly arrested by Milan de-
tectiyes. Their capture is due to the mis-
siyinss of Signor olotti. very skillful
lthoRrap pher of this city, whom the
forgers had intrusted with the engraving
of an immense number of checks, varying
in value from $40 TO $500 apiece, which
they represented were required by the
American Express Company for its
branch establishments in Rome, Naples
and Genoa.
Signor Polotti confided the affair to
the police. who bade him proceed quietly
with the commission. while they prepared
a surprise for as many as possible of the
clique, which, during the rast couple OF
years, has given untold trouble in Eng
land, America, France and Belgium. Here
In Italy last December, after a series of
frauds at Genoa amounting to $4,000.
they presented a letter of credit of the
Commercial Bank of Milan for $1,000 on
Richards Bank, New York. The culorits
have again and again exploited the Rich
ard firm, and the Milan police are con-
WINGED from mass OF documents and
stamps now. seized at their lodgings that
Evening star., 1909-03-15

Four members of the gang were caught
d-handed. They are all middle-aged,
well-dressed men of Italian origin. though
a considera BILE part of their career has
been spent in the United States and in
Great Britain They had in their possession
newly fabricated notes and checks of the
total value of s. 600. which they were
about to forward to confederates in New
York and London for circulation. The
names of the accused are Orfeo Origon1. a
Neapolitan: Francesca Follina OF Pa
Iermo Ricardo .Amisani of Cairo and
Andrea FumO of Genoa.
Origoni formerly an artillery officer.
who comes from a we'll known Naples
family is a nephew of the famous Gen.
Matterassi He has been consular agent
and representative of various commercial
concerns in Japan and North America.
His criminal aliases are Albert Sullivan,
Albert D'Oncien. Mr.. Berney and Frank
Ogle Folina assumed the names of Mr..
Reiter Frank Melton and Charles Reno.
and carried on his professional duties
mostly in London. while Amisani stayed
in Paris as Louis Jean and sometimes as
Benson and Spencer.
The Milan authorities are elated at the
brilliant capture. but regret that the ma
iority of the gang is still at large though
they have clues which may prove useful
to the London and Paris police.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
NOT READY TO TAKE A HOUSE
SECRETARY MACVEAGH CON
TEMPLATES A FEW TRIPS.
Charles D. Hills and Col. Hepburn
Among Those Mentioned for
Assistant Secretary.

That Secretary MacVeagh will prob
ably be one Of President Tafts travelling
secretaries was indicated today when he
refused to talk business with a Washing
ton real estate agent until next fall.
Mrs. MacVeagh is not in Washington
and is not expected for some time. SO the
Secretary does not intend to take a
house until the summer is over.
Most of his vacation will be spent in
New England, but he is contemplating a
few trips on the side. So far, however,
he has made no definite plans regarding
these little tours for the gathering of
frst-hand information.
Among Mr.. MacVeagh's callers this
morning was Charles d. Hills of New
York, who is in Washington to take a
shot at the assist ant secretaryshp of
the Treasury formerly held down by
Beekman winthrop. MIR Hills has had
a great deal of experience with Juvenile
work.
In Ohio he was superintendent Of the
Boys Industrial School and in New York
he is the superintendent of the Juvenile
Asylum.
Other applicants for the position are
Col. Pete Hepburn of Iowa and former
Representative Reeves of Illinois. who is
strenuously backed by Senator Cullom and
Speaker Cannon Nothing could be learned
at Mr.. MacNeagh'S Office today concerning
the probable winner in the general scram-
Bile.
Robert O. Bailey. former Associated Press
reporter, who escaped going to Africa with
'America's Leading Private Citizen,' the
job for which he was slated by his former
employers. by running 10 shelter under
the protective wings of the government
took up his new duties as new secretary
to the new Secretary of the Treasury this
morning. Accompanying iIim TO his desk
a ATnprtran he tt1
roses, the gift of admrng friends
The presence of the flowers was the only
thing that caused excitement to Mr.. Bal
ley and brought wrinkles of embarrass-
ment to his very high and usually placid
forehead. He had them put out of the
window for fear Secretary MacVeagh,
who had no flowers on his desk this
morning, might not like 1t.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
GoRKI DENIES RUMOR.
Says He Was Not Implicated in the
Affair of Azeff.
iecial Cahlecram TO Tic Star

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
PARIS. March 1J.-The correspondent
of lie Temps has had an interview with
Maxim Cork, who Is staying at Capri
The Russian novelist denies the rumor
published recently that he was impllcat-
ed in the affair of Azef and that Tie
Russian government had demanded his
eXtradition
Il attribute the rumor," he said. tic
the craze OF certain journals for sensa-
tionalism and to the fact that in Russia
| have many enemies who would gladly
besmirch my character. The Russian
government has instituted proceedings
against me for certain things | wrote N
"A recently published novel, La Mere.
which has been translated into French.
They accuse me of holding up to ridicule
the orthodox religion and certain Of its
0bservances.
According TO Russian law, an offense
of this kind is punishable by three years
imprisonment or exile to Siberia. In act
ing thus the authorities are simply maxi
ing themselves ridiculous in the eyes Of
the world. As l am outside of Russia
and in free country, the N.Y. midons of
the cZar cannot touch me. for mine. hap
PLY. is not an eXtraditable offense.'
The correspondent adds that Gorlsi
seems very happy at Capri. He is popular
with the people and is beginning TO speak
the language. He has now rented a
pretty villa on one of the neighboring
hills, which commands a beautiful out
look toward Naples.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
IES1If|ES AGAINST WARNER
WILLIAM A. KROLL WITNESS IN
BAKER LIBEL CASE
Saws He Was Asked to Assist De-
PENDANTS Campaign-Preferring
Charges Followed Refusal.

William A. l\ron, an employe OF the
government printing office. who was fined
two months pay by the civil service conf
mission for pe1nicious activity In poll
tics, as result of participation IN me
Pearre campaign last spring, testified TINS
afternoon ut the trial Of the $4,000 dam
a-e suit fled by United States Attorney
Baker against Brainard II. Warner for
alleged libel.
The witness. contradicting the testimony
of Mr.. Warner. said that in response to
a written invitation from the defendant
he called at the Iatter's Office and was
there asked by Mr.. Warner to assist IN
Mr.. Warmers campaign for Congress.
On objection of Mr.. Warmers attorney,
J. J. Darlington. to the testimony of the
witness. Attorney Frank J. Hogan. OF
counsel for Mr.. Baker, stated to Chici
Justice CIabaugh that by Mr. kroll ne
offered to prove that Mr.. Warner. instead
OF being opposed to the activity OF civil
service employees in politics. had written
to Mr.. Kroll seeking to enlist his aid In
behalf of Mr.. Warmers candidacy Upon
finding that MIR. kroli was working fol
the opposition, Mr. Hogan said. Mr..
Warner filed charges with the civil service
commission. which resulted III the loss
10 Mr. Kroll Of two. months pay.
United States Attorney Baker again
took the witness stand this afternoon III
rebuttal lie testified In contradiction
of the testimony of the defendant that
Nh Warner not only sought the help OF
the witness In last years campaign. but
offered to furnish the funds necessary 10
a successful prosecution OF it.
Tire croSs-examindtton of Mr.. Warner,
who WAS the Only witness offered by the
defense. consumed the greater portion of
the morning session of the court. He
admitted in response 10 inquiries by At
torney Henry T.. Davis that he had writ
ten letters To the Attorney General COM
planning OF Mr. Bakers activity in the
campaign and assuring that officer. that
lie was responsible both personally and
financially for his statements.
Asked as TO his meaning of the query
What about the race track in the
alleged libelous article, Mr.. Warner said
he expected Mr.. Baker To- reply in the
public press to the inquiry and snow why
he had not further prosecuted the al
legged gambling at Benning. Attorney Davis
then asked if the witness did not know
races had not commenced. Witness admit
ted that he did.
Mr. Warner in his direct examination
stated that lie did not know that any one
considered the article libelous until March
81 the day before he was served with
process in the suit on trial. Mr.. Davis
sought to contradict him by asking if he
had not on March IT offered 10 another
morning paper the same article for pub
lication and il he had not been refused
space in that paper and told the article
| was too near the libelouS line. Mr.. War
| ner admitted that he had been refused
/ by the paper. but declared it was not the
| same article.
/ AT the conclusion of Mr.. Warmers tes
Evening star., 1909-03-15
is expected to take charge of the new
office.
Considers Himself Fortunate.

| is expected to take charge of the new
office.
| Considers Himself Fortunate.
! tT consider myself very fortunate to
be chosen TO serve SO close to President
! Taft" Maj. Cosby said today. Il served
under Mr.. Taft when he governor of
the Philippines and also in Washington
when he was Secretary OF War. And
now | regard ii Very good fortune 10
be able to serve him as President.
II found the duties of the engineer
commiSsionership very interesting. but |
have no doubt | will find those of SUI
perntendent of public buildings and
grounds and military aid to the President
equally interesting. My associations in
the office of Engineer Commissioner have
been very pleasant"
Other Commissioners Comment.
Regarding the transfer, Commissioner
Macfarland. president Of the Board of
District Commissioners. said
I'VE shall be very sorry to lose Maj.
Cosby from the District government, but
am glad that he is to remain in Wash
ington and to be the officer in charge OF
public buildings and grounds. The rela-
tions OF the Commissioners with that
Office have always been most agreeable,
and they will certainly continue to be
mutually helpful. We shall be glad to
welcome Mai. Judson, whom 1 already
know by his hish reputation for efficient
service
Commenting on the change, Commits
sioner West said:
While | do not have the pleasure OF
knowing Maj. Judson, his capacity and
especial fitness for executive work are
commended by all who know him.
The departure of Maj. Cosby from the
District building is not only matter OF
personal regret account of the pleas
ant relations which we have had. but he
has shown such industry and wisdom in
his work that the District loses an adj
mirable officer. I am glad to know that
he is 10 remain in Washington"
Head of Special Commission.
The transfer of Maj. Spencer Cosby
makes vacant the position of chairman
of the special commission to supervise the
plans for the erection of a workhouse and
a reformatory provided for in the recent
District appropriation bill. The act speci-
fies that one of the District Commission
ers shall be chairman of the commission
and when that was appointed recently,
Maj. Cosby was designated it's head.
Commissioner Macfarland said today
that Maj. William V. Judson, the new
Engineer Commissioner. Will probably be
designated chairman of the commission.
Its work is to employ an architect and
supervise the plans for the erection OF
the buildings. structural matter, 1t Is
explained and should properly be direct
ed by the Engineer Commissioner of the
District.
The announcement made exclusively in
The Sunday Star that Maj. Cosby was
to be relieved of his duties as Engineer
Commissioner and be succeeded by Maj.
Judson proved great surprise 10 the
emuloves Of the District. Even those
| close to the head OF the engineer de-
| partment had no inkling that such
change was pending.