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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
LIKELY TO PASS
Bill Advanced to Third Read
ing in illinois Senate.
Ballot for Senator Resulted in No
Material Changes-fIopkihs and
Adberents Hold Conference.
THE BILLS PASSED YESTERDAY

Springfield, H., April 2S.-Procre-
ating by habitual criminals IDIOTS
and imbeciles will be prevented II
Senator Womaek's bill. which passed
the senate, becomes a law. II pro-
vides that physicians IN the state in
situations 10 prevent procreation may,
where deemed necessary, perform the
operation of sterilizing on habitual
criminals. idiots and imbeciles.
For Woman's Suffrage.
Woman's suffrage had a close call
in the senate. A motion to strike out
the enacting clause in the Woman's
suffrage bill and kill 1t outright was
lost by a vote of % yeas to 20 nays,
one short of the constitutional ma
jority of the senate. The bill was
then amended to apply only to the
election OF municipal and township
officers. The measure then went to
the third reading and It is likely that
1t will pass the senate.
The senate passed the bill compell-
ing railroads to have full train crews
on all trains, and providing what
shall constitute a full crew. The
bill has the backing of all the rail-
road mems organizations of the state.
The house passed the bill making
II felony to sell glandered horses.
Vote for Senator.
Senator Hopkins and his managers
United States Marshal Hitch and Sen
ator Perry. had a conference with
Governor Deneen just before the
Legislature went into joint session to
vote on senator.
To stop Market Cornering.
The house committee on judiciary
voted to report out favorably G.. II.
= A. Wilson's bill prohibiting the SELL
ing of wheat or any other grain food
stuffs. stocks or bonds. unless the
seller Is the actual owner OF the COM
modify sold at the time of the trans
action, prohibiting the boards of
trades or stock exchanges from per-
hitting such sales anG providing for
the punishment of telegraph and tele-
phone companies from sending mess
ages in aid Of such sales. There was
but one dissenting vote.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
nethronmcnt Anprorcd.

Paris. April 2S-French news
papers in general approve of the de-
thronement of the sultan. The opln-
ion Is held that the strong and re-
generated Turkey Will be able to
present a firm front to those who
covet the outlying provinces. which
will be the best means of preventing
the re-opening of the near eastern
question.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28

the American missionaries there were
safe up to last night. No direct
word was received from them today.
Beirut is quiet and the announces
ment of the Succession of Mehemmed
Reschad Effendi to Abdul Hamid as
sultan was well received.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
Clark Rebuked.

Tallahassee. Fla, April 2S.-The
Florida house of Representatives
adopted resolution endorsing Dem
ocracy Of William J. Bryan. This is
in the nature of a rebuke to Con-
gresham Clark. of Florida, who re-
Gently criticised Bryan in speech
in congress
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
WIN RecognIne Vow RuIer.

Washington, April 2S. - Prompt
recognition will be given the new
government Of Turkey by the admin
istration when the official news of
the order OF things in the empire
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
Official Announcement.

Washington, April 2s.-omclaI dis
patches confirming the deposition of
Abdul Hamid as sultan and the proc
lamation of his brother, Mehemmed
Reschad Effendi, as "Mehmed ""
were received at the Turkish embassy.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
TAFT RETURNS TO
WASHINGTON TODAY

Washington, April Returning
from the Grant birthday celebration
at. Philadelphia. Taft arrived in
Washington at i;s0 this morning. He
left the private car Independence at
gas IN his automobile for the white
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
HEINRICH coNRIED DIES.


Meran. Tyrol, Austria. April 2s.-
Heinrich Conried, former director Of
the Metropolitan Opera hohse in
New York. who suffered an apoplec-
tic stroke several days ago, died
peacefully.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
selze An Hnmid.s Goods.

London. April 2S.-A dispatch
from Constantinople says the commit
tee has seized all the former sultan's
effects. incldlng his jewels, as well
as his vast personal fortune.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
When Nerves TWitch
Weak Women

suffer greatly from their They twitch, pull,
ache and throb and keep things all wrought up.
What is needed is gentle tonic like Cardui, to
soothe the nerves into forgetfulness and repose.
Of course the reason you need Cardui it that it
is woman's medicine, that acts womanly troub-
les, hence helps womanly nerves.
Cardui has been SO wonderfully successful in
relieving or curing other women's ailments that we
pretty safe in saying it will surely help you.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28

= II you are and you have this symptom get
Lydia Z. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound without delay.
Bacache seems invention of the evil womans
souls Only those who suffer this way understand the
wearing, ceaseless misery.
We ask all such to read the two following letters
for proof that Mrs Pinkhams medicine backaohe
caused by female diseases.
Brooklyn n. Y,sI have been suffered with
I'm m Lydia PinkhaIns
Vegetable IT, and the pain has Disappeared reel
WON'T GOD
that and wonderful remedy
Mrs. Peter Gaffney 54S Marcy Ave. brooklyn, NJ n
Milwaukee. wis.-"Lyda r. Pinkham's vegetable Conn
has made well woman and would like 10 tel the
whole world about it,
they all advised operations
Lydi II. Compound made well
backache ready TO tell every
me'-Sfrs Emma tmse
1913 First St, Milwaukee,, Wis.
Lydia f. Pinkhanfs Vegetable Compound has made
thousands of OF such You notice we say has
cured thousands of That that we are telling
you what has done, not what we think it will do We
stating facts, not guesses.
We challenge the world to another remedy tor fe-
male ills which has been successful received so many
testimonials has Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28

Cleaning mp contests for Chill
dren-Close Friday.
Contest for most improved
premises--Extended TO May AZ.
Flag 60 school-.iwarded May
NJ.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28
FRIDAY CLOSES
TRASH CONTEST
City Needs Its Wagons Must
Close Contest Earlier.
Contests for Improved Yards, How
ever, Extended 60 May the
Seventeenth.

FLAG TO BE AWARDED MAY IL
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-28

For 30 years Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does Justice To
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures 70 its credit.
UE.. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
70 write her FOR advice. She has
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
CONGRESS ACTIVITIES
CONFINED To BILLS
N 1T on s Lawmakers Ar
parently Marking Time Until
After Holidays

Washington, Dec. ii.--As a promise
OF activity In the interest of legisla-
zion, senators yesterday introduced
more than $50 bills and resolutions.
covering great variety of subjects.
Many oI these measures failed OF
Passage during t'tn last congress and
90 per cent of them will receive soant
consideration during this session,
Many are for pensions that could not
be granted under the general law
Standing out as a striking PROPOSE
ton was resolution by Senator
Rayner, authorizing the President to
cause President Zelaya TO De appre-
hended as common criminal charg.
ed with the murder OF two Americans,
contrary 10 the code of war of all civ
ilized nations. which would have
granted them trial,
The house was in session an hour
and half and a large number OF
measures were introduced there. The
most striking feature OF the proceed
ings in that body was speech by
representative Kuestermann OF Wis
cOnsin. denying the charge that his
interest In German shipping was 80
great as to cause him TO antagonze
a bin for the relief or the American
merchant marine. Mr.. KuesteImann
was In joyial humor and his speech
was generally enjoyed. Senator Lori
mer's successor IN the house, Hon.
William J. Moxley OF Illinois, was
sworn in.
Owing to the fact that no reports
have been made from committees
both houses are without subjects up
on which 10 leglslate The senate,
therefore, adjourned until Monday
and the house until Tuesday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
RAILROADS. PETITION
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
Want to Submit Proposed
Amendment so Famous
Section 9, Article g

Secretary OF State VIM Cross to-
day. In the presence Of Governor
Haskell and several Of the petition
ers, received and filed a petition with
63,675 signatures. presented by II q
Spaulding. H. 10. Asp and Dorset
Carter. president Of the Oklahoma
Central road, asking the governor to
call a special election under the Int
tiatiye and referendum Jaw for the
purpose of voting upon an initiated
amendment 70 Section 3, Of Article
9 of the Oklahoma coa3' 'tstion and
the adding " new section 10 Afllsle
. which WI permit railroads tperat.
ing in this state to merge their mes
and relieve them of The constitutions
al provision requiTpl- them 10 MAIN
tain a central Office in the slate
but 37.502 names were required to
comply with the initiative and refer
endum law TO demand such election.
II no protest is filed within five days,
II will then be up TO the governor to
determine II he issue a proclamation
calling such election. In the event
that protests are filed with the sec.
retary OF state or governor against
the calling of such election a hearing
will be conducted by the secretary
OF state as to the sufficiency of the
petitions filed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
SOAKED" FOR KILLING DOC
Q O 90 o 900 Q o o o o o Q

VIM Cavener, the Oklahoma City
sspotier" who killed Tramp" Lon
Scots pei dog Thursday night on
Weat Harrison avenue. was fined $25
and costs in police court Friday by
Judge J Boles after the court had
delivered a lecture TO the discharged
enforcement officer on the folly Of
his action. Judge Boles declared that
the defendant, in his estimation, had
proved hims9lf more OF law VIC.
lator than those he was seeking when
making the raids The court room
was crowded while the case was be-
ing tried Cavener entered q plea Of
not guilty. but dozen witnesses
convinced The Judge OF his guilt
State Enforcement Attorney Gala.
we'll defended Cavener.
Officer +. F. Cain and Enforce.
ment Attorney caldwell gave bond IA
the Superior court yesterday for
Cayeners appearance at the next
term Of courl To be tried on charge
OF gun toting" and malielously xiii
ing a dog
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
CONVICTED WOMAN
J0|NTEsT WILL FIGHT
II Denied New Trial Mrs.
Thurston's Attorneys Will
Appeal to Criminal Court

After being out an hour and a haf
jury In the Superior court late FIJI
day afternoon returned q verdict to
Judge Joel N Sandlin finding Mrs
Julia Thurston guilty ol the charge OF
selling liquor In violation of law The
jury after having been ont an honr
returned into the court room 10 aak
Judge Sandln II they could under the
law eliminate the jail sentence and
let the defendant OFF with only a fine.
but the court instructed The jnry
that II they found Mrs. Thurston
guilty they must impose both a iall
and fine sentence. The final yer
dict retnrned was the minimum sent,
ence allowed under the law thirty
days IN Jail and $50 fine Atior
neys for Mrs Thurst0n today filed
a motion for q new trial and state
that in The event a new trial ia nor
granted an appeal will be taken to
the Criminal Court OF Appeals
Mrs Thurston was twice arrested
on an insanity charge The first
time she was permitted 10 leave the
city under promise never 10 return
and upon her 4.turn several weeks
ago she was rearrested on the insan.
itY charge and adiudged insane hy
the county insanity board She was
released under a habeas corpus pro.
ceedlngs by Superior Judge J. N
Sandlin and Thursday was acquitted
on the charge Of insanity by a Jury
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
o Q o o Q Q . o . Q Q Q . . Q Q

heavy glass, causing Tiernan to be
shot in lieu 81 the intended victim.
MuxIow Says He Expected Trouble
Constable Lon Muxlow declares
there had been a considerable lot Of
drinking among alleged joint-keep
ers last evening. and that Poteet was
intoxicated. He also declared that
poteet was In the crowd that follow
ed the enforcement officer TO the city
Jail Thursday evening. and E. f. Tall
man saws Poteet was foremost among
those who crowded after the fright
ened dogshooter
Three fights occurred just previous
to last nights shooting, but in a dit
ferent section of the city and moth
ing of a serious nature is reported.
Herman Working Extra
Tiernan has been firing on the San.
Ia Fe between this city and Purcell
only a short time. He is married and
his family lives in Purcell He be-
longs to an Arkansas City fireman's
lodge
Double Shelter For Assassin
Because of the street being oh
structed with the paving brick the
assassin had two shelters He could
Continued on Page Five
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
LOWRY UNDER FIRE OF
AFFIDAVIT MAKERS
Friends Of Saltwater Candidate
for u. S. Attorney Expected
Such Action


Special 10 Daily Leader.
Washington. ID c.. Dec II The
fact that charges have been preferred
against Robert Lowry. the Mcclure
choice for United States attorney for
the Western district, has not per
turbed the followers OF the Still
water man. who II seems rather an
licipated tbls mode OF attack upon the
part OF the Gillette forces. Repre-
sentative Mcclure had not heard Of
the charges until his arrival IN Wash
ington when he was Informed by a
newspaper man the real condition OF
affairs at the department Of justice
with reference TO his man. He only
laughed when he heard the news.
Later on he said that he only asked
what was fair Of the administration
so did NOT expect TO have amy trouble
in landing his man. e0fr1l b.
Ne intimated that Frank Gillaiie
was not the kind of q Republican for
the place. explaining that the ri
Reno man has too much Democratic
support TO suit him. The presence
of Mr.. Gillette on the election board
also seems 10 be disDleaslng 10 the
Pawnee congressman IN short. II
the charges OF insobriety and unfit
ness will hold against Nj. Lowry a
compromise candidate will doubtless
be trotted ont as It seems certain
that the Mcclure adherents will by
no means consent TO the appointment
OF Judge Gillette, Who THIS eompro.
mise candidate will be is too early Ia
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
MORE Complaints ARE FILED

Telephone Expert George P Play
er Of the Corporation commission to
day iled complaint with the commits
sion against. the Crescent Telephone
company Of Crescent, the Pureeli-
Lexington Telephone company Of
Purcell, and the C0manche Telephone
company OF Comanche, for violation
of Order No. 1856 in failing TO file
reports with the commission giving
valuation OF their plants There are
700 telephone companies operating
In Oklahoma. including the farmers
rural lire concerns, and all have
complied with the commissions or.
der eyeept the Pioneer Telephone
connanv which owns 100 exchanges
In the larger cities OF the state and
fourteen independent companies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
MANY WILL ATTEND ENID SHOW

All noon today f. b. Beamer and
w. A. Rayson comprising the com
mittee appointed by the chamber OF
commerce to arrange for the special
train to Enid Wednesday for the big
live stock show had sold seventyfiye
tickets and have already made the
deposit 10 insure that the train VIII
be run
They anticipate that about 200 per
sons will go from here on the spe-
cial train will leave the Union
station at 8 a. m and return the same
night. They state that II II was
not for the fact the merchants are
busy with their holiday trade that be-
tween 800 and 400 would go on the
train. Gig
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
FRAUDS
Not Confined to American Sugar
Refinery Company, Says
Wlckersham
fBy Associated Prsssl

Washington. d. G.. Dec. 11.--Ef-
forts TO recover all moneys due and
TO punish persons involved in the sn-
gar frauds at New York are to be yig.
orously pushed. according to Attorney
General Wickersham. in his annual
report today. Evidence. he says. has
disclosed a network OF corruption
not confined to the American Sugar
Refining company, and extending
over a period Of years. affecting both
importers and officers OF the Govern
ment.
~ ast~ Frr srecsa' errrerr'a.
tion Of s5o.ooo to prosecute .hess
frauds.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
LEADER IS DECLARED
GREATLY DISTURBED
Appeal For Marines Bul
SuhteTiuge For In
ieTyeniI0n


Washington. d. c.. Dec. 1i.-When
the seven hundred marines aboard
the Dixie arrived at Colon. where
they are expected this afternoon,
they will find awaiting them orders
to proceed Immediately to Panama
and go aboard the cruiser Buffalo
This seems to indicate that some
movement of consequence on the pact
f.c coast of Nicaragua is in contem.
piation.
A conference believed TO " full OF
significance. IS being held this after
noon at Navy department between
Secretary of Navy Meyers. Rear Ad-
miral wainwright and Assistant Sec.
retary OF State Wilson. Nothing Is
known OF its nature. except that IL
has to do with Nicaraguau affairs,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
CHARGES HIM WITH NEGLECT,
He ALLEGES OESERTl0A
She Has Had Many MIsfoTiunes
and Tried Suicide After
POOThOuse

Denver. Colo, Dec. If As II d.
vorce alone were left 70 complete
The measure OF unhappiness which
has been the heritage OF Jessamy
Horte, the beautiful daughter Of Bret
Harte. the law has been invoked 10
part her from her husband. Milford
Steele, well known as inancier IN
Denver. where he formerly lived.
Ffiends OF the couple In Denver
are startled BY the news OF tho d.
yorce proceedings instituted In New
York, lust as they have been shocked,
during the past few years, first by the
news that Mrs Steele was becoming
insane, then BY the report Of tho sud.
den Improvisation OF her husband
and, later. by Mrs. Steele's attempt
at suicide just before the date set for
an elaborate benefit given for her in
memory OF her father by prominent
New York literary people.
left Here in 1906.
Il was in 1906 that Mr.. and Mrs.
Steele left Denver. where Steele had
heen connected with Naturifa Canal
and Reservoir company. The SteeIes
went to Springfield, Mass, and later
% New York The failure OF bank
with which Steele was connected lost
for him all the fortune he had build.
al In Colorado
The steele's were an unusually
happy couple and the felicity OF their
domestic life was famed among their
friends here aud elsewhere. But
Mrs. Steele gave way under the
strain Of their financial reverses and
was put under the care Of physicians
who feared she would become hope
lessly insane A trait always IN tho
llarte blood, one from which even tho
novelist himself suffered al times.
seemed to be revived Ia her. What
money the husband had saved from
the collapse OF his affairs he expend.
ed IN treatment for hts wife.
Reduced to Poverty.
When Mrs steele recovered the
ateelca were In want There was
separation. intended only 20 be temp
orary but before they were united
Miss Eleanor Robson. the actress.
had 90 step Ia aud take Mrs Steele
from a county pporhouae In New
York. BY Miss Robson there was
bene6 planned 10 which all literary
people IN New York were urged 10
lend their am A few days before
The date sci lnr lhe event AIRS. Steele
attempted suicide ANA for some time
hce HE was despaired Of
The proceeds of the benefit pro.
vided FOR ihe steelas for the time
belng and Mr. Steele began to get
On his feet again. Little has been
heard from them for more than
year, and Il was thought they were
living happily together again. Tho
news that they had been separated
for nearly two years Is Il great SUR
prise TO all who knew them in their
happier days Mrs. Steele charges
her husband with neglect and In
counter complaint Steele alleges de-
serti0n.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
Estrada Gets Shock
lRY Associated Presa)

Bluefields, Nicaragua, Dec. il--Gen.
eral Estrada, the pmcky general Of
the revolutionary forces now fighting
for the overthrow of President Zela.
va. was dumbfounded when he learn.
cd that the object OF the requested
conference Of Zelayan ENJOYS with
General Fernos Diaz. representing The
lnsurgent leader, was 10 demand the
surrender Of the lnsurgent army.
when Diez heard Of the demand
for surrender OF the insurgents he
Immediately declared the insurgents
position was lmpregnable, and thai
the United States was supporting
General Estrada. The conference
however, continued
The arrival Of the United states
cruiser Des Moines has created the
greatest enthusiasm and has drawn
the whole town 10 the water front
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
YOUNG LOVERS MUST Bloc l WEE

Attorney General Charles West
holds in an opinion 10 County Judge
Wolf of Murray county that a love
sick maiden OF youth under age and
so unfortunate as to be without par
ents or guardian can not be married
In Oklahoma. no matter how anxious.
as there is no legal way that a II.
cense could be secured.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
BLAME WEATHER, NOT RAILROADS

The Corporation commission is be
seiged with letters and kilograms
from travellers complaining OF trains
running many hours behind sched'
ule. The commission recognizes the
fact that the railroads are not re-
sponslble for the conditions on ac-
count OF the cold weather and snow
storms In the northern cities. A tel.
egram signed by twenty travellers
snowbound In the southwestern par
Of the state was received by the
commission this morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
2 o o o Q Q o Q Q Q o . Q Q Q o {
ToDAVs MARKETS.

Q Chicago His. Dec. 1t.-De-
. cember wheat closed at sl09 3-S
. May at St09 December corn
G closed al so 5.Sc: May AT "a &C.
Q Kansas City Grain. (
. Kansas City. No. Dec. ll.-De-
Q cembef wheat closed ai Sl.O4 S-S (
Q May at Sl0S rs. December corn (
0 closed at 50 3.ie: May at 6S 3-4c.
Q Kansas City Livestock
Q Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 1.-THE
> hog market reached The highest
Q point since 1852 and equalled
. that price. $3.50. OF five points
c higher than yesterday. A strong (
. bidding market met the small re
Q ceipts of 5000.
. Cattle market remained nm
Q changed and but i000 were re-
Q ceived at the local yard. {
.
Q O 90 o 900 c Q o. 0 o 0 o {
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-11
UNIONS GAIN N MEMBERSHIP

According 10 the state labor com
missioner the labor trades unions In
Oklahoma will show a remarkable ia.
crease for the year 1909 as over 1905
owing to the great building activity
and public improvement work this
year He reports he number OF 10
cal unions in almost every line has
doubled within the year. the earpen-
ters' unions alone making a gain OF
over 1000 new members by rhe organ.
ization of new local unions since
August aud Il Is estimated thar 500
members more will be added BY The
first of the year.