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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Leg Crushed on at Knee and
Shock and Loss OF Blood
May Kill Him..
Relatives Cannot Account for
His Whereabouts.
VISITING HIS wIFE's PARENTS

Chances for recovery are against
Elmer Albritton. 25 years old. Of
Mayfleld, who was run over by DO,
car last night about o'clock, about
100 feet north OF the intersection OF
Tennessee street and the Mayheld
road. This afternoon Albrltton was
resting ss well as could be expected
but the loss OF blood and the shock
Of the injury may be too much for
his constitution. His left knee was
crushed 10 Jelly, and II was amputa-
ted Just above the knee. His right
leg was fractured below the thigh.
while the two middle fingers on his
right hand, and the index finger on
his left hand were amputaaed.
The facts OF the accident were dlf-
ficult 10 learn, or what Albritton was
doing In the railroad yards. lie has
regalned consciousness several times
since the accident, i.ut has no reco.-
lection OF the accident. He was In
jured on a spur track, which Is
known as the "Buckskin Bill" track
Last night switch engine 1919, In
charge OF Engineer Louis Gibbons
and Fireman v. NJ Killough was
switching cars In the yard, and fkick-
ed" one car down the spur. Brake
man Athelene Boyd. colored. was on
the car putting on brakes to prevent
II from striking other cars. when he
heard a scream. He stopped the car
and climbed down and found Albrit.
ton on the track. II Is probable that
Albritton was walking down the spur
track. and the car rolling on the track
did not make any noise, and he wai
knocked down without sarning,
Albritton suffered great pain. and
he was placed In the patrol Wagon
and rushed 10 Riverside hospital
where DR.. ]. w. Bass and Dr. Horace
Rivers gave him attention. Soon after
reaching the hospital Albritton re
gained consciousness and gave his
name. He was well dressed, and be
sides a gold watch, scarf pin and
some money, had a card certifying he
was a member OF the woodmen OF the
World In the Mayheld lodge.
Albrltton with his wife and two
small children. arrived in Paducah
last Sunday and they we're VISITING
Mrs. Albrltton's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Robert s. Smith, SIS South Tenth
street. Yesterday afternoon he left
home about o'clock TO go down into
the city. and that is the last the fam
lily learned OF him until he was found
last night on the railroad track. Al.
britton formerly worked In Paducah
and was acquainted In the city. HI
worked IN his fathers store in May
field His father, J. t. Albritton, ar.
rived early this morning. Albrittor
has one sister, Miss Iva Lee Albritton
OF MayHeld.
His relatives are unable to account
for his being In the railroad yards, OF
where he was from yesterday after
noon. although they were not uneasy
thinking he was with friends. II hai
been suggested that he was In thu
western part OF the city and walked
down the railroad track to Tennessee
street. which is only a short distance
from his father-in-law's home.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
BLACK HAND BAND
AT LAST ROUNDED
BY POLICE FORCE

New York. Feb. 27.--Two Italians
arrested at their home In Brooklyn
by a detective last night are expected
70 give details Of Black Hand opera
tons of a surprising nature. The
men were arrested following an at
tempt to bribe an officer to allow two
Italians held in Jail to escape. They
offered to pay $1,000. They put part
of the money on the table when two
other detectives, secreted In the room.
arrested them. 1t is believed they
were in a plot to rob the elevated
station and hold the young woman
a sent for ransom. One OF them.
named Peppezen, is rich Italian
,sal estate man, who recently sui.
Ifered at the hands OF the Black Hand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Retain Counsel

County Judge II. T. Lightfoot has
been retained by the family of Horace
b. Osburn to assist the common
wealth In the prosecution OF Louis
Futrell, John Petty and ]. S. Futrell,
charged with numbering osburn. The
defendants will be represented by Eu-
gene Graves, Clay 4 Clay and Hend-
rick & Corbett.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

CAUSED BY SPY OF
RUSSIAN POLICE
Says Story Published in Lon
don Evening Post, Purport-
ing to be Interview.
Horrible Conduct Of Portuguese
Disturbers.
TURKS ALSO HAVE TROUBLES

London, Feb. 27.-The Evening
News today declares that one of its
Representatives interviewed Eugene
AEON, a fugitive Russian secret serv-
Ice spy, who was in London lodging
house. The reporter knew AEON,
whom he had seen in Russia, despite
his attempted disguise. He declared
AEON said he entered the revolution
airy society at first for the sport of
the thing. Then he found he could
escape the police by betraying his
companions. He said he was respons-
fble for nearly all the Russian bomb
throwing plots since 1897. Among
them was the one that resulted in the
death OF Duke Sergius. He said he
saved the lives of many officials, saw
ing the car himself.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
MIR. ELPHUS J. LASSITER
ACCEPTS FINE POSITION.

Mr.. Elphus j. Lassiter, who has
been connected with the office OF
City Engineer L. A. Washington, has
resigned his position and has accept
ed a more responsible position with
the st. Louis Office OF the Missouri
Pacific railroad. He has been con-
nected with the engineering depart
ment Of the city for two years. and
is a young man of ability. His new
position will have a more lucrative
salary. Mr. Lassiter is the son OF
Mr.. ]. d. Lassiter. 1899 Clay street.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
TAFT LEAVES FOR
WASHINGTON lis
TO REMAIN THERE

New York, Feb. 27.-President-
elect Taft this morning left for Wash
ington. Mrs. Taft and his secretary
and two secret service men made up
the party. They went directly to the
station from the home OF Henry Taft.
Police reserves we're at the station
and kept back the crowd. which en-
deavorei to shake his hand. Mr.
Taft was heartily eheered both at the
ferry and at the station. He will be
the guest of w. J. Boardman at
Washington until March 4.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
RevoIutionlsts Demonstrate.

Lisbon. Feb. 27.-Scores OF per.
sons were injured and more than 200
arrested in connection with a revolu-
tionary demonstration made at the
close OF carnival week here. The out
break was the same as that planned
for February 1. the anniversary OF
the assassination OF King Carlos. The
revolutionists presented the assassin
alton scenes in various parts of the
city. Characters, representing the
Royal family, paraded in collins. Po-
lice were stoned when they tried to
break up the demonstration.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
boycott Lifted.

Constantinople, Feb. 27.-Unpre-
cedented commercial activity prevails
throughout Turkey today as the re-
suit of lifting the boycott against
Austria. Importers are hastily un-
loading shipments of Austria goods,
which for weeks have been tied up,
Shipment Of Austrian goods through
out the country is so heavy that rail-
roads are unable to meet demands on
them.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Shot His Wife

Mount Vernon. KY. Feb. a.
John Drew today appeared at the
station at Bush Creek and shot his
child wife in the back. She will
probably die. The wife was en- route
to visit her mother in Michigan. Her
mother presented her with a round
trip ticket. Drew did not wish her
to go. Drew escaped.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Make Demonstration.

Constantinople, Feb. 27.-Demon-
STATIONS against the Young Turks oc-
cupied the streets of Constantinople
today. They were suppressed only
by the great police activity. Kiamil
Pasha. the deposed grand vizer
through the instance of the Young
Turks. is supposed to be back of the
demonstration.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Marriage Agreement.

An anti-nuptial agreement has been
filed in the county clerks Office be-
tween Mrs. Jane Tyler Stevenson
Boz nemann and the late william
Bornemann. The agreement was
made September 1907. and the
property OF each was to be exempt. II
is stipulated in case of the death .oi
Mr.. Bornemann his widow Is to ure'
ceiye 1900 year for five consecu-
tive years.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Fight at Tabriz.

st. Petersburg, Feb. Bids
patches today from Tabriz say the
Royal First army brigade rebelled
and the stronghold Of Tabriz is in
danger Of humiliation. The rebel re-
lief army appeared and royalists were
routed after a heacy fight. The mess
age from Teheran says 1000 royalists
were killed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
May be Insane

Springfield, H.. Feb. 27.-Steps
will be taken today to recommlt
Sherman Potts, who last night at
tackled Billy Sunday, to the insane
asylum at Jacksonville. Sunday to-
day is suffering considerable pain
from the sprain given his ankle as he
jumped from the platform to defend
himself. but declares he will con-
Itlnue his meetings uninterruptedly.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

Guthrie, Ky, Feb 81. (Special)-
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Planters Protective association here
Il was decided that no more loose
sales be allowed In the pool In the
future. All must be sold in hogs
heads. Farmers may sell tobacco
hand packed in hogsheads or the priz-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

Louisville. Feb. 27.-In a decision
In the Southern Pacific tax suit, in
which revenue agents sought to col
lect taxes on $500, 900 900 omitted
personal property. 1t was decided the
stocks, bonds and watercraft belong
ing to the road are not taxable in
Kentucky.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
standard Case Postponed.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Attorneys con-
nected with the Standard case say the
jury for the hearing will be completed
by Monday night. No session of court
was held today as Judge Anderson
had an emergency case at Indianap-
oils over which to preside.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Ten East Ones 20 a Drnw.

New York, Feb. 27.-Charles Grif-
fin. OF Australia. and Battling" Hur-
ley. OF Passaic. n. j., went 10 fierce
rounds last night with the final
honors even, neither succeeding in
getting the better OF his adversary.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
ROBBERS KILLED;
MONEY ATTACHED,
LIFE SENTENCES

New Orleans. Feb. 27.-In a pis-
toll battle with detectives here today
one man was killed and another
wounded. Two others we're made
prisoners. They were driving from a
livery stable with a stolen wagon and
horses.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
swindIer's Money Attached.

Dies Moines, Feb. zT.-The Ameri-
can Express company at Davenport
today received a box supposed to con-
tain 100000 in cash, belonging to
swindlers who have been operating In
Little Rock. John G. Cavanaugh,
who lost $4,000 on a fake wrestling
match, took out an attachment on
the package.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
violent Earthquakes.

Naples. Feb. 27.-violent earth
quakes are reported today from Palmi
and Caiabria. Many walls. standing
after the earthquake OF December,
we're shaken down today. No fatali-
ties are reported. The shake is said
to be the hardest since December &c.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Brownsville Bill

Washington, Feb. 27.-The senate
Brownsville bill passed the house this
afternoon. II provides for a commits
sion to consider applications of dis
charged colored infantrymen to re-
enlist.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Convention at Benton

Calvert City, KY, Feb. 81. (Spe-
cial. THE legislative committee OF
the Lyon-Marshall district today call
ed a precinct convention for May /
10 elect delegates to a district con-
vention at Benton May 4.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Thirteen Tennessee Legislators
Leaue State to Prevent Passage lGl
of Election Reforms Over Veto
LAWYER IN PEN.

} New York Feb. 27.-Carl I
Fischer Hansen. formerly con-
} sidered one of the leaders of the
} New York bar. began years
term today on BIackweiI's Island
} for subornatlon OF perjury. He
} will shovel coal and work about I
the kitchen. His wife expects 20
begin divorce proceedings.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Life for "a Gents.

Chicago. Feb. 27.--Three highway
men, who secured &c cents at the
point OF a revolver, were sentenced
to life prison terms. 4 new law was
passed. making highway robberies ac-
complished with deadly weapons a
life term.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 81 Especially
The company of militia at Colum-
bus, Ky, will be mustered out March
4. II Is below the standard.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
Governor Patterson Takes Stand
in Defense of Coopers on Trial at
Nashville for Murder of Carmack
SILENCE is GOLDEN.

Philadelphia, Feb. 27.-Mrs.
} Richard Croker and daughter,
Ethel, are returning here today
from the south. 1t is known
} that Croker also Is In the south.
} She was asked whether it is true
} she had adjusted differences
with her husband and would ac-
company him back to Ireland.
She refused to answer questions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
LIN County Court.

Sheriff John w. ogilvle renewed
his bond in county court this morning
for the collection OF state taxes for
the ensuing year.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
ASSOCIATION DECIDES TO CUT OUT ALL
LOOSE LEAF SALES OF POOLED TOBACCO

ers may pack the tobacco loose in
hogsheads to suit the stemming trade,
but that is the limit.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27

Mike Iseman to Alfred N. Mason,
property at Sixth and Tennessee
streets, 5000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-27
BANK CLEARlNGS
FOR SHORT WEEK
FALL OFF TRIFLE
Uausual Deliveries of Tobacco
Bring Money Into This Sec
tion This Week.
Merchants Returning From
Eastern Market Ladened.
RETAIL PROSPECTS ARE GOOD

RETAIL PROSPECTS ARE GOOD
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
AN INVITATION TO WOMEN.

The Lydia f. Pinknam Medicine
Company of Lynn, Mass. cordially in
yite any woman interested TO call al
their laboratory at Lynn. Mass, and
see for herself the care which is tax
en- with the vast correspondence re-
ceived from the women of this coun-
try. No letter of testimonial has ever
been made public without the writ
ten wish or consent of the writer. No
confidence has ever been violated. ana
never in their history have they sold
or disposed of any of their letters
from women. 1t is for these reasons
that thousand of suffering American
women every year feel free to write
Mrs. Pinkhsm for her valuable advice.
which is always given free CT charge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
ZelL0 AND DONOVAN
TO MEET SATURDAY
catch-ss-catch-csn Style Bout, Best
Two in Three Falls, to be Pulled
Of Saturday Night.

Z. ZellO, the strong man." and Jack
Donovan, the light heavyweight wrest-
Ter Of Philadelphia, will meet or the
mat at the Dreamland theater At
O'Clock Saturday night in a catch-as-
catch can style bout, best two in three
falls. Articles of agreement viii be
signed today and only the strange
held viii be barred. The purse viii
be divided 80 and SO per cent.
Donovan arrived here last week
from Philadelphia and is looking IT for
either frolic or a fight. He Is train
ing for his bout daily, doing some light
mat work and boxing. Each day he
journeys down to Buckroe Beach FOR
a swim in the surf. Zello is doing
road and gymnasium work every day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
HAD BULLET IN BRAIN.
Carl Landon. Who Died Monday, shot
Himself Eiqhteen Months Ago.

IL became known yesterday that
Carl L.andon. machiRist. who died
Monday NJ the Elizabeth Buxton
hospital from "A self inflicted wound
in his throat, shot himself in thc
mouth with n rifle eighteen months
ago and that the bullet has since
been lmbedded m mis- seull NJ the
base of he brain.
AT the time of the shooting l-andon
claimed that Il was an accident Ma
attempt was made by the physicians
10 remove the bullet as they feared
that the death OF the patient might
result I.andon had since been de-
spondent as the result of the shooting
and il Is believed that this led In his
5, cond and successful attempt at
suicide last Wednesday.
Landon's funeral took place from
his home. 5ls Thiriy-hfth street, yes
terday afternoon AT 1890 o'clock, the
services being conducted by Rev. A
e. Karkau. pastor Of the Trinity
Lutheran church. Int, rment was
made at Greenlawn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
Misses Peek and Willis Battle Tor
Tennis Championship.
PRESENT CUP HOLDER ELIMINATED
Miss Waicott, Who Won Tournaments
Last Year. Goes Down Before MIS-
Willis, Rauuet in Semi finals-Con-
ISOLATION Matches.

Semi-fnals were played in the fifth
animal women's tennis tournament at
the Hampton Roads Golf and County
Club Yesterday afternoon. Miss PEEK
and Miss Willis were the successfui
players. and they will meet on tne
club courts this afternoon at DO
O'Clock to settle the question or VINO
shall be the woman champion on Pen
insuls this year. Miss Walcott, the
nresent holder of the tournament cup,
was eliminated frcm the running yes
terday. going down before Miss VIII
lis.
The scores in the semi-finals were
as follows:
Miss Willis defeated Miss Walcott-
rs. SIS. GA.
Miss Willis defeated Miss Lapsley-
CA, 6-3.
Mrs. Darling defeated Miss Holt
81. 6-3, rs.
Miss Peek defeated Mrs. Darling
4-6. rs, Ga.
The club cup. for which Misses
Peek and Willis will contest this af-
ternoon. has to be won three times
before it becomes the property of any
player. The names Of Misses Arm
strong, Phoebus and Walcott have
been engraved upon the trophy once
each. Miss Armstrong is in Europe
this summer and is not participating
in the tournament.
Misses Holt and Weld will play a
match in the semi-fnals for the con-
ISOLATION prize this afternoon. The fol-
lowing scores were made in the con-
test for the consolation prizes yester-
day:
Mrs. McAllister defeated Miss Book
er-6-1, 6-3.
Miss VI. Holt defeated Miss Wood
ward-6-3, 6-3.
Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. L. Holt be-
gan q match yesterday and each won
a set, but on account OF darkness thsg
were compelled to stop play. They
will play the deciding match this
morning
These tournament matches are open
to the public. and every one In
terested in tennis is invited to witness
the play.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
Council Committee Ordered Neces'
sary ParaphePaa|la Last Year.
Seems TO HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN
Chief Reynolds viii Look into Matter
Today and II Authority Has Been
Granted Probably Will Adopt Gas
Method Of Killing captives.

After today all muzzle-less and tag
less dogs that an' caught by the po-
nee dog man" and net redeem
Dy their owners probably will be as
phyxiated instead OF being shot ~
polieemen as has been the custom
heretofore.
Alderman Clarence Nelms said last
night that the council committee on
highway and sewers last year instruct
ed Superintendent of Garbage X. H.
Harris to have an airtignt wooden bcN
made and to connect II with one Oh
the gas pipes at the city stables 50
tnat he dogs could De put TO death
By the use OF gas. Ii was late ~ the
summer before the committee TOOK
this action and it was agreed not
10 use the box until this var.
Chief to Look Into Matter.
Chief Reynolds will look INTO the
matter today and If the committee
has granted the authority for asphy-
xiat,ng the dogs ne probably VIII use
that method in ths future as he al
ways has opposed the shooting OF the
cannes by the police officers.
Some complaint has recently been
made about the shooting oil the dogs
and some persons nave criticised the
police department. The chief said yes
terday that the department was IN
structed to- catch and kill the dogs and
that IL had no o,ner method OF putting
them to death than by shooting tn' III.
Twenty Dogs Caught.
Patrolman Fisher, the deg man,
was on the job again yesterday and
he rounded up a total OF twenty-five
unmuzzled or untagged dogs. Only
one OF them was rede5 med last nlSht'
that one being the pet OF odd Man
Branch. All that have not been re-
deemed by sunset this evening viii De
shot by tnl police officers.
Mr.. Fisher started ont at daybreak
yesterday morning and rounded up
eight before breakfast. He made q
S, cond excursion before noon and cap
tured fifteen more, bringing the totai
10 twenty-one at neon. Four others
were captured in the afternoon.
Commissioner of Revenue Crump
reports that he activity OF the dog
man. has not caused the customary
boom IN the muzzie and tag buS,ness
this year. Last year 29o tags were 10
sued. whereas only 259 have been sold
thus far this summer. :
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
PLUMBERS ARE INDIGNANT.
Justice Brown Not on Hand to Try
Cases OF Business Men.

When the seven plumbers. VINO
were summoned 10 court Monday 10
answer charges of failing "a renew
their indemnity bonds when they Sc
cured their licenses. app'a AIRED at the
police court al Q o'clock yesterday
morning there was no one ON hand
20 try their cases. After they nad
waited around the court n half hour
or more they were informed that JUS
tice Brown had hJld court at 1870
o'clock so that he could so to War
wick court house 10 appear in case.
The plumbers Were indignant be-
cause they had not been notified and
had been compelled 20 lose time from
their work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-14
Local Owners Of Automobiles To
Form Permanent Association
BOOST GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT
Members Want Better Highways In
This Section and Cheaper Rates on
Steamers Between This City and
Norfolk.

About twenty local automobile own
ers met yesterday afternocn at the
Newport Hotel and took ihe first pre-
liminary steps toward the organization
OF the Newport News Automobile AS
sociaticn. Mr. w. S. Greene was elect
ed temporary chairman, and MI
w. #. Cooke was made tens
porarv secretary. II was decided
10 call a meeting for next Monday
night when permanent organization
VIII be affected
Several matters OF Importance were
discussed at the gathering yesterday
Among other things the good roads
question was taken up and the men,
bers agreed to do everything possible
to boost the good roads movement III
this and other sections of the state
Want Lower Rates.
The question of lower freight rates
for automobiles on passenger steam
ers in this section was also consider
ed The automobiles were unanimous
in the statement that the present
rates are exorbitant and steps will be
taken at once 10 have the rates re-
duced. One automobile owner stated
last night that the rate Of the steam
er Virginia between Newport News
and Norfolk is three times the first
class fare and then the autoists nave
10 dram all of the, gasoline out of the
machines before they are taken on the
steamer.
Councilman Fellows automobile or
dinance also was discussed and Mr..
w. Z. Barrett was appointed sspokes
man OF the meeting to represent the
owners at the board of aldermen meet
ing last night to oppose the passage
CT the measure.
Some of the Members.
Among those who attended the
meeting were: Messrs. w. E. Barrett
]. A. Massie. c. +. Hundley. I. A.
Moore. Eddie Dennie, John Tignor, l.
NJ. Benson, d. J. Phipps. L. ]. Boiling
W. S. Greene, W. f. Rouse. w. L.
Cooke, andsDoctors F. d. Willis and
j. Kennedy Corss