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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24
VOTING LIMIT.

. From this time. until further
. notice. no candidate will be per-
. mitted "a east more than enough
. certificates, or pink slip votes. 90
. placed him more than 5000
ahead Of the leader nc the pre-
ceding publication Of scores.
. For instance. u the leader OF
. the entire contest has 10000
. votes to his credit at the last
. publication OF scores, a candi-
. date will not be- allowed to vote
More than enough certiii-
. Gates to make his score $1,000
. In the next publication.
. This restriction does not apply
60 the coupon votes clipped
. from The sun or associate
. papers.
No candidate viii be permit
. ted "a lead two days In success
. sion u any other candidate has
. enough votes 10 pass him.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24

It called, or that t has passed us by.
And 10 1t goes.
Time Is Ripe Now.
It is time 10 begin 10 start to
commence to think the matter over.
A brunette gentleman OF the name OF
Freeman win Ego across" some time
Friday. and After that there shouldn't
be thing on earth to interfere with
candidates devoting their whole time
and attention to this contest. You
have plenty OF time to enter and win
a prize. Yea know just about how
much strength your friends have You
can estimate your own strength and
stack It up against theirs. This is a
plain. cold-bIooded business PROPOSE
ton. There's no sentiment about II.
| II you have confidence in your own
strength. it's time to get into this
race and win. Go about winning the
prize that most attracts you.
just Friendly Rivalry.
There Is no bitterness about this
anair. II isn't a matter OF alternating
friends. It's Just pure, friendly
struggle to see who will win over
s10, 900 worth of magnificent prizes:
PRICES which are worth many times
the effort winners will put forth to
win them.
Some misrepresentation seems TO
exist regarding the nomination bal
lots. But ten OF them can be counted
for any one candidate. Some candi-
dates are under the impression that
every one counts. That's wrong.
Kindly fasten all coupons together
either with pins. thread, string. and
be sure that all coupons are properly
filed out.
And don't overlook this weeks OPP
portunlty. Il Isn't going to hunt You
down with a club and compel you to
accept. but It's awaiting your call.
You are next.
Are you next?
Istanding OF contestants at noon,
lima %
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24
CHEAP WOOD.

Best and cheapest wood in the city
25 cents per load at mill. Third Pnd
Elizabeth streets.
FERGUSON PALMER co.
genuine Pittsburgh coal.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24

Try Pittsburgh Coal company
for coke. Manufactured from our
genuine Pittsburgh coal.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24

The average man will stand up for
himself, no matter how many people
he. has to sit on in order to do II.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24

thing OF that feellng2 Just sort Of
want to get out and putter around
and fight yourself into the idea that
you're busy.
And now that the farmers Of West
Kentucky are harvesting the wheat
crop. which Is said to be extremely
good for this section. the contest man
can't get away from the idea that
even I'm the contest business there Is
seed time and harvest as well as
in every other field Of human en-
deavor.
seed Time is Here.
There lsa seed time and harvest
For about fiye weeks, candidates In
The sun and Associate Newspapers
great $40, 900 Voting Contest have
been looking over the fallow contest
fields lying all about them. II has
taken some time TO prepare the SOIL.
some merely scratched the surface;
lothers ploughed deeply. but all hope
TO reap a bounteous-a bumper
crop OF votes.
A good many people In the old
days used to broadcast" oats and
They got what they thought was a
Ipretty fair crop. but modern methods
lhave eliminated most OF that now.
Everything is done with as much
mathematical precision as time and
conditions will permit. That's what
the contest man is trying to get at;
THAT Is. the candidate in this race who
makes the systematic campaign. who
will reap the greatest harvest of
votes. The hap-hazard, hurry-up,
Ihere-and-the=e sort of contestants
are not going to cut very muci 'ce-
not In Kentucky and In August. when
this big contest closes.
Get Busy Now.
| And this Is practically the very be-
ginning OF the contest The ordi-
mary contest doesn't last over six or
eight weeks. and because OF the com
lplivatlons resulting from the assoeIa-
ton OF Cuisine newspapers, II has
taken the majority OF contestants all
this time to become familiar with all
the rules. That's why thie Is Just the
seed time. Up to this time no score
IS so high that a day OF two of con
scientious, lniellisently directed eff
fort will not place late entrant upon
an equal footing with the leader Of
any district
The present bonus offer (made
after two Others have expired) Is
the goldest golden opportunity the
contest man has ever had any knowl-
edge OF. It IL opportunity time with
q hish 90"
Volumes and volumes have been
written about that one little word
opportunity" It's one-of the queer
est elements that enters Into the com
plex existence Of present day Ameri-
cana II means everything. or I
means nothing. Just as II Is handled
by different persons. One mans fail.
J IRE. for Instance. proves TO be an
other mans opportunity. One man
will see an opportunity where another
4 carefully sldestcps IT, Some one has
I hammered II Into an axiom that op
( poftunity knocks but once on ever,
2 mans door. while some maintain
3 that the dawnlng OF each day bring
z fresh~opportunity. Most OF us claim
-ithat we were away from home wher
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-24
SEED IIME HERE
In Big $4,000
VOTING CONTEST
Those Who Sow Wisely Will
Reap a Beautiful
Crop.
This Week Will be Particular.
ly Important.

OPPORTUNITY TINE AT HAND.
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II called, or that t has passed us by
And 70 1t goes.
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Wadesboro, by.

DR.. Euclid Covington $3.50. 100
Puryear, Tenn.
Miss Mary Miller ......... $3.50
INSTRUCT No. 10
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Her Answer.

An Atchison girl had a proposal Of
marriage Sunday night and asked q
week. to think 1t over. She went to all
Of her married sisters. One, who used
to be belle, had three children. did all
her own work and hadn't been to the
theater or out riding since she was
married. Another, whose husband was
a promising young man at the time
she was married. was supporting
him. A third didn't dare say
her life was her own when her hus-
band was around, and fourth was d.
vorced. After visiting them and hear
ing their woes, the heroine of this lit
tie tale went home, got pen, Ink and
paper and wrote an answer to the
young man. You may think 1t was re.
fusirg him, but 1t wasn't She said
she could be ready In a month.--Atch.
isOn Globe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
PLANS NEW lnTERuRBAN LINE
Company Nssotiasss Tor ola crsoksd
Creek proparty.

Company NssotIatss Tor ola crsoksd
crssk Propsrty.
Dies Moines. --Negotiations now n
progress contemplating the purchase
by the Fl. Dodge. Des Moines &
Southern railway OF the old Crooked
Creek railroad may result In the 3D.
dition Of another important line 70
the IT. Dodge electric roads system.
This line would run from TT. Dodge
to Webster City, passing through the
rich gypsum fields east OF IT. Dodge.
1t also would provide electric road
service between Webster City and
Des Moines,
General Manager ]. L. Blake Of the
Fl. Dodge road admitted that the ne.
equations for the purchase Of the
Crooked Creek line are In pregress.
Physically, the road is in poor con-
dition and extensive building would be
required to At 1t for good service.
The Crooked Creek railroad ex-
tends from Webster City to point
several miles west Of Lehigh. total
distance Of approximately thirty
miles. It has been used for coal, clay
and shale hauling. In addition to the
rail line the deal includes title to
about 1000 acres OF valuable land.
rich In clay and shale and thought to
hold some coal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
ROOSEVELT AT ARABIAN FORT
Ex.President and Party Make Brief
Stop at Alden. ts

Ex.President and Party Make Brief
Stop at Alden.
Alden, Arabia, April 16-The steam.
er Admiral, with Theodore Roosevelt
and the members Of his party on
board, came in here yesterday for q
short stay. All on board are we'll.
Several members Of the party came
ashore here and went on a shooting
expedition to obtain specimens Of the
local birds as they have done at sew.
eral of the other ports touched at
on the way out.
The run down the Red Sea from
Suez was fairly cool, but the weather
was hot, with brilliant sun and a
smooth sea. asi
Frederick c. Selouie, the well
known author, and big game hunter.
has accompanied the Roosevelt party
from Naples. Mr.. Roosevelt has spent
several hours every day listening to
recitals Of Mr.. Selouie's experiences
on his African hunting expeditions
Mr.. Selouie has been invited to join
the party for two weeks hunt and
he probably will accept.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
PROBABLY HARDEST Of ALL


After dinner the other evening NJ
and Ars. Brown started 70 speak q
their respective duties. and soon q
aYgumAnt O. to whether the husband
q the wife had the hardest work q
perform was in full swing. First
Brown warbled. and then WHEY saug
\ "a WIFE," argued the good LADY. '1Aa
70 cook, wash dishes. clethe the Kills
scrub the floors. sweep the hcuse
make the beds, huiid the iires. cairy
mp coal. nail Stats on the back feAcA
dig"
III that all?' sarcastically inter
Yupted Mr.. Brown.
No." was the prompt re3cindef Of
Nrs. Brown. Elm addition to those du'
tiss every wife has 70 keep her huS
band from making Z fool Of hinself!'
s-Philadelphia telegraph.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
MYSTERIOUS BOX IS FOUND
Murder or Kidnapping Case Thought
to be Indicated.

to be Indicated.
Burlington, Ia, April 16.-Last night
lad found a box containing the
blood stained garments Of little boy,
consisting of complete suit and un-
derclothing, stockings and shoes.
In the pocket Of the trousers were
a small plain gold ring. rabbits foot
and number of pictures clipped out
OF a child's book. ~
On one Of these pictures was writ
ten the name Lawrence.
In the inside pocket Of the coat
was small white handkerchief neat.
ly folded as though placed there on
the boy leaving home, probably for q
visit or to play.
The find was reported to the local
police, who have taken charge Of the
box. They believe 1t is a case Of kid.
mapping and murder OF some child. No
missing boy has been reported In Bur,
lington. and 1t Is evident that the
clothing had been brought here from
distance. and that possibly the body
OF the child will be found In the river
The blood on the undergarments is
plentiful and is still fresh, as though
it had come there within twenty-four
hours.
The police will make q thorough
search, of the locality and the river
front as soon as daylight will permit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16

No child can be well and strong
unless its bowels move regularly
every day 1t the saYne hour. Such
regularity promotes good health. One
passage u absolutely necessary, while
two are not too many.
There 10 one remedy that 10 espe-
cially adapted to the needs OF children,
and which thousands Of American
mothers are using to-day, and that IL
Or. Caldwell's 6yTSp Pepsin, the great
herb laxative compound. Its gentle
actjon, % free from griping. its tonic
efIects. and it, perfect purity, vouched
for to the United States Government,
makeo II an ideal children's laxative
tonic.
Mrs. M. #. Cash. Of Webb. Okla. 10 an
old-time friend Of this wonderful chlld'a
keep house without II She became 90.
qualnted with II through Dr. Caldwelra
offer OF q free trial bottle, which she
always keeps il in the house. Mrs. X. l.
Stout. OF Louisville, KY. also first used It
in free sample. then bought It Of her
drpst ,a ~ the GesuSss price w xa1s na y
little girl = splendid appetite and q yigor-
Pepsin once finds It's way into the home
discard salts. pills ana powders.
Those who have never vet used DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin should begin to
do 90. for they. are missing valuable
household friend. In order to acquaint
you with its merits at no expense to'your--
self the doctor will send you a free test
bottle on receipt OF name and address. 1t
guard to health in the cure OF .constipa-
ton, dyspepsia. heartburn, liver trouble,
sick headache. sour stomach and similar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Henedy Head. the Teachers.

Iowa City.-The Southeast Iowa
Teachers convention adjourned after
an address by Professor L. H. Bailey
Of Cornell university, At the business
meeting officers were elected as fol-
lows: President, Superintendent Eu-
gene Henedy, Grinnell; vice-president.
G.. w. Cruickshank, Mount Pleasant
secretary, Miss Mary Vanest, Oska-
loosa: treasurer, Professor C. w. Was
sam, Iowa City; chairman executive
committe. Frank L. Smart. Davenport
The association passed resolutions de-
ploring the defeat Of the commission
school bill by the legislature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Moving Pictures Here 10 Stay
Invest Your Honey IL Moving Picture Thsatrss Ysu WIN
Got Greater Returns from THIS Than irsm
ANY Other Investment

So x X Ii
1t pays big to amuse the public. It requires
but small investment to start and maintain
a MOVING PICTURE THEATRE. It's
fact that most Of these theatres pay 5000
on their original investment in one year.
FORTUNES are being made in this business
on SMALL INVESTMENTS.
The STANDARD FILM EXCHANGE IS
one Of the largest and most reliable companies
who make business Of EQUIPPING
THEATRES COMPLETELY. We handle
everything that belongs to the business. We
help you convert a store room or hall into a
MOVING PICTURE THEATRE. We fur
nish CHAIRS, MACHINES, CURTAINa and
SUPPLIES, and RENT YOU MOVING !
PICTURE FILMS and SONG SLIDES.
WRITE US FOR FULL DETAILS and
ESTIMATES. We invite you to call at our
Offices, where every courtesy will be ex-
tended Address us as follows:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
EXPECTS 5000 VETERANS M.
#. Dodge Makes Preparation for G.

Ft. Dodge Makes Preparation for G.
A. r.
Fl. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the q.
A. r. encampmelt In June In this
city are being made diligently and
much is already finally planned for
the biggest convention TT. Dodge has
ever had. Neighboring military COM
panies will be here to participate in a
big parade and Sons of Veterans.
Spanish War Veterans, w. r. c. and
the society OF relatives Of civil war
veterans will meet here and partici-
pate in the big parade. TT. Dodge
will be called upon to accommodate
fully five thousand people and a siren
uous campaign Is going forward to
secure pleasant lodgings and meals
for this vast number. TT. Dodge
homes generally are to be opened to
the delegates. Sss Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
web.ter civ Claims Lead.

Webster City.The close Of the
municipal fiscal year is at hand and
figures can be produced which 1t Is
believed will substantiate the claim
that Webster City is In the best fl.
nancial condition OF any town in the
state OF Iowa The claim is remark
able, because Webster City is "mu-
nicipal ownership" town. The claim
is also timely because of the decision
OF the city TO do a large amount Of
paving the coming season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Eirst Ana.

The fiance Of q Louisville girl has
been spending the winter in Florida
In connection with his fathers busi-
ness interests In that quarter.
Marie" said the girl to friend the
other day. Walter has just sent me
the dearest little alligator from Flor
ida!''
Dear met rejoined Marie, with al.
fected enthusiasm. And how shall
you keep him?"
"Tm not quite certain" was the re-
ply, ''but I've put him in Florida water
TIL I can hear further from Walter"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Shoots Three Pc rsons.

Hutchinson, Kans., April 12.-Ho-
race Schwartz yesterday shot his wife,
her brother, at whose home she had
taken refuge, and a neighbor, Phineas
and Spain. He then tried to end his
own life by drinking carbolic acid.
Mrs. Schwartz is in critical condi-
ton, but the men were not seriously
wounded. Schwartz is in Jail. The
police say another man aided In the
shooting. s.tg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
MAIL CLERKS MEET APRIL u
Sixth District Association Will Hold
Forth IN Des Mojnes, s r. ii

Sixth District Association Will Hold
Forth In Des Moines.
Des Moines. The annual meeting
of the sixth district Railway Mail as
ISOLATION will be held in this city on
April ~ and %. A banquet g to be
given on the night OF the 2Sth, at
which there will be several well
known men on the program as speak
ers. The Des Mofnes branch will be
host to the visitors. Frank B. Lorey
of 621 Tenth street is president Of the
local branch; H. H. Flanagan, 917
Mary avenue, is yice-president; Geo.
w. Batson, 2021 East Fourteenth
street, is secretary. The executive
committee is composed Of G. J. Van
Hamert, J. S. Baker and, F. NJ. Bur
dette. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
x CURE FOR FRA
Tho Treatment 10 70 Accomplish
\ Whist Science Has Been Stvus-
CLING 20 Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani.
Tasted throughout the country by the won
derful cures that are being accomplished
daily by epilepticide still continues. It il
really surprising the vast number Of peo-
pie who have already been cured Of fits
and nervousness. In order that every body
may have chance to test the medicine,
tory Of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the DR.. May Laboratory, 548
Pearl Street, New York City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Don't BE Misled.

Many life has been cut short by
cough that was not believed to be serious.
Many q backache and sideache follows q
coughing spell. Many night is passed in
restlessness caused by coughing. Many a
cough Cure that never cures is tried. Do
not be misled. If you cough, take the old
reliable Kemp's Balsam, the best cough
cure. At druggists and dealers, 25c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Veteran Is Fined I Cent.

Chicago, April ia fine of l cent,
to satisfy technical violation of the
law, was imposed by Judge Lands
on Henry H, Tebbetts, q notary pub
lie and veteran Of the civil war. who
pleaded guilty to a charge Of making
false af1idavit for a fellow veteran
to aid him II the collection Of his
pension.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
ELEPHANTS VICTIM IS KNOWN
Mrs. Ida Washington Of oskaloosa
identified Dead Man.

Des Moines.--Frank Barlow. the
man killed by Tom, the big trick ele-
plant Of the Robinson circus, has been
identified by Mrs. Ida Washington OF
Oskaloosa. She informed the coroner
that his name was Frank and not
Charles. He was her cousin. Mrs.
Bradford, the Hastings woman, who
thought Barlow, was her brother, is
now entirely satisfied that she has NO
claim Of relationship to the dead man.
The remains were laid to rest in
Glendale cemetery.
Mrs. Washington said that Barlow
had been married in Asia while trav-
cling abroad with the Barnum show,
and that wife and four children sur
vive him, although nothing is known
of their whereabouts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
u Fabie. Perhaps.

When George AIDE was coming from
New Orleans last winter he noticed,
among the race-track men on the train.
one tan-shoed sheet writer with the
largest feet he had ever seen.
And he furthermore testifies and At:
FIRMS that the sheet writer. on rising
In the morning. discovered that the
reporter had shined one shoe and Z
suitcase. Success Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Train Saved From Wreck.

Iowa City.-A broken break beam
on the tender OF the engine OF the
Rocky Mountain Limited train swung
in front Of the wheels from West Lib.
erty to Iowa City, and If a sudden
lurch of the train had thrown the
piece of iron into wheel there would
have been dcrailment of the tourist
frn an
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
shot wifs, pauo liter and sell,

VI Mason City a tragedy which may
end the lives Of three persons occur
red at Kiester. MINI. John Olson,
q farmer, shot his wife and daughter,
then turned the gun on himself. All
three are still alive, but their#condi:
ton Is critical. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
First Trio a season.

Davenport-The government steam
er, David Upton, commonly known as
the dentist boat of the United States
fleet, in charge Of Captain Martin, is
now at work in the Burlington Daven
port district removing few small OBJ.
structions in the channel. The steam.
er Is on its first trip of the season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Son Of Ex.cox noie. wed.

e Waterloo. the home Of the
brides parents at Sycamore. H., H.
b. Boies, son OF former Governor
'Boies, and Miss Faith Hoyt were mar,
ried Saturday. Miss Hoyt was the
teacher Of elocution in the Waterloo
high school for two years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
kaaa Too Many Wlxe,

Fairfax. Lloyd Hairless has a wife
and likewise homestead east Of
Gregory. II seems that he also has
i wife and several little Harlesses
down IN West Virginia. Sheriff Null
len has taken Hairless down to the
mountain state to face the music.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
P.esb ytery At colfax.

Colfax.The Des Moines presby-
terry met In Colfax for three days
session. Rev. Spencer OF Panora was
the speaker. There are fifty-six
churches in the Des Moines presby-
terry and the attendance Is large.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Noted Actor Dead.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 49,. Oswald
Roberts. an actor from Liverpool,
England, who has been playing the
part OF the villain in the Sheriff Of
Angel Gulch," was found dead in his
room In hotel here with q bullet in
his brain. # sf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Needful.

What money-making scheme have
you devised this year,"
Zone dandy. I'm getting up some
road maps for the use Of department
store customers 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
COME d crate General Dies.

Columbia, s. G.. April 16.-Gen. Mat
thew Butler Of Edgefield. former Unit
ed States senator, and one of the last
OF the confederate commanding gen.
erals. died here at local infirmary.
aged 70. His death was due to aeon.
plication OF diseases.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Road Held BIameIes

Dubuque. Coroner's inquest held
on killing OF the three Foldorf child.
rem who were run down by an Illinois
Central train. resulted In verdict
of accidental death and the rood is
held blameless
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
!. \MouId aton Grain ontion,.,

Washington, d. c.. April Is. Rep
resentatiye Scott has introduced a
bill to prohibit dealing in futures Of
wheat, corn and other agricultural pro.
ducts. al S 4, A ri
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-04-16
Stole $50 From Stockjno,

Iowa City.-Charged with stealing
$58 from a chambermaid in the Mon
trose hotel at Cedar Rapids, two bell
boys, were arrested here. The boys
claimed they were running away from
home, but denied the theft. They
only had $14.50 on their persons.