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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-20
GETTING THIN
TAFT REDUCED WEIGHT TO sos,
MAY QUALIFY AS THIN.

Beverly, Aug. 20.-Dr. Charles
Barker, the presidential physician
and instructor. has already taken
seven inches from Taft's abdomen.
He is not appearing now to weigh
more than sos or 500 pounds He
does hard physical work all day.
He rises at seven, going through his
stunts until nine. and then comes
to breakfast. Then he COLTS until
three, walking about five miles.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-20
London sunragettes Arrested.

London, Aug. 2O.-Elght euffra-
gettes including Mrs. Despard and
Mrs. Saunderson, were arrested on
Downing street in connection with
the picketing of the premier's resi-
dence, inaugurated by the suffrag
cites yesterday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-20
THE WEATHER.

Fair weather for tonight and Sat
urday is the forecast for Paducah and
vicinity. The lowest temperature for
today was 20 and the highest was
L39.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-20

Rheims, Aug. 2O.-The American
aviator Glenn II. Curtiss, at shutdown
yesterday added a dramatic feature tc
the trial flights of the aeYoplanes en-
tered for the contests of aviation
week by skillfully guiding his ma.
chine above another aeroplane and
averting a collision.
The feat was accomplished when
for the first time in history, three
heavler-than-air crafts were maneu-
vering at the same time. All were
flying rapidly when suddenly Curtis
saw NJ. Dumanset in an Anternette
monoplane approaching at right an
giles and on the same level with him
AS quick as a fash Curtiss realized
the danger and, eleyating his planes
his machine Instantly shot upward
and scared safe over the Frenchman
Ten thousand OF spectators who lined
the aerdrome watched the maneuver
with bated breath, but when they
saw II successfully and brilliantly
carried out they applauded the Amer
lean wildly. The third machine in
the air at this time was that OF NJ
| Tissandier.
Experts were agreed that Mr.. Cur.
It's had made a fine demonstration OF
his skill and ability to control his
machine during the evolution They
declared that his bi-plane was real
racer.
The wind, which had been master
of the aeroplanes for two days, died
down at sundown and the aviators
rushed to the sheds and dragged out
their machines. Thousands of eager
spectators crowded about them. but
mounted gendarmes and dragons
soon cleared the aerodrome so that
the trials could proceed. Count De
Lambert. with a Wright model, was
the first of the aviators to start and
made a complete circuit Of the aero
drome. NJ Tissandier. also on a
Wright bi-plane, followed him.
Then the Curtiss machine, looking
smaller and more compact than the
others, was placed in position for 8
/ flight. After a short run over the
ground the aeroplane assembled and
made wide turn and then described
evolutions back and forth over the
aerodrome.
Meantime NJ Dumanset had start
ed across the field in one of the An
ternette machines Suddenly Il
seemed to the crowd below that {
collision between him and Curtiss
was inevitable, but the American
proved a quick thinker and graceful
ly swerved his machine upward and
safely steered It over that of Duman
set.
Curtiss landed without accident a
his place of starting after having
been in the air four minutes The al
titude reached by him was $50 feet
fifty feet higher than any of thu
others. Count De Lambert and NJ
Tlssandier each made flights of twelv'
minutes during the evening and Ru
bert Latham took a few short spin
about the course and was given al
ovation by the spectators. NJ. Bier
lot came out on the field with hi
monoplane. but darkness prevented
his making a flight,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-08-20
EIGHTY MILES
AN HOUR In
AIRSHIP TODAY
Bleriot Literally Burns the
Wind With a New Model
Of His Airship.
First Result Of Sutton Inquiry
is a Dismissal.
MARINE CONndANDANT VICTIM

Rheimes, Aug. 20.-Praetically all
OF the aeroplanists in the world ex-
cept the Wright brothers are here
preparing for next weeks flights
Glenn Curtiss, the American, is the
center OF attraction because of a
thrilling incident when he avoided a
midair collision yesterday by flying
over the aeroplane of NJ. Dumanest
when about hit at right angles. Roger
Sommer is the record holder for time
and length of flight. Louis B,eriot
the English channel eonquerer. is
also among the idols. Bleriot in a
new monoplane made terrific speed
and 1t is believed to have been so
miles an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
SPENCER TRASk IS DEAD
Noted Banker Is Killed in a Railroad
Wreck.

New York, Dec. 31.-Spencer Trask
one of New York's best known bank
ers, met death today in a rear end col
lision on the New York Central railroad
at Croton, N. Y, in which three other
passengers are reported to have been
killed. Several persons were injured,
some fatally. Meagre details of the
wreck indicate that Mr.. Trask and the
other victims We're in the rear sleeper
of the second section of the Montreal
express which had been halted by a sig
nal according to the railroad officials
information. when the freight crashed
into it. telescoping the sleeper and
damaging the next car forward. There
was a thick fog at the time.
The casualties for the most part We're
in the smoking compartment at the
extreme rear of the sleeper, where
group of passengers was gathered as
the train proceeded down the river
None of the passengers in any of the
forward cars is reported severely hurt
although every one in the train was
badly shaken up by the shock of the
collision. The news of the banker
death, had no effect on the stock ex-
change, where prices were slightly
above the close of last night.
Spencer Trask was one of New York's
leading citizens and one of the coun-
try's best known bankers. Born here
in 1874, he entered the banking busi-
Eess on his graduation from Princeton.
His financial acumen was quickly rec
ognized and he became power in the
banking world.
Mr.. Trask early became impressed
with the genius of Thomas A. Edison
and identified himself with the Edison
electric enterprises. The banker was
director in many railroads and realty
companies and was deeply interested in
several educational and philanthropic
societies. Several years ago he bought
and reorganized the New York Times.
He was president of the National Arts
club and a member of numerous promi-
nent New York clubs.
Mr.. TraSk was married in 1874, to
Miss Katrina Nichols.
Report of the Wreck.
Albany, n. Y, Dec. 31.-The fol-
lowing report of the wreck at Croton
was received at the office of the public
service commission today:
Special silk train engine 2153 ran
into rear of train second g. at Gro
tom n-Hudson at a. m. One sleeper
telescoped. All tracks blocked. Ex-
tent of personally injured not yet
known.
'sF. T. SLACK, superintendent.
1t is reported unofficially three men
were killed and several injured.
Commissioner J. E. Sagu and In
spectors w. L. Derr and Archibald
Buchanan, jr., left Albany for the
wreck to investigate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
DEFENDS FOOTBALL.
President of Yale Talks of Its Good
Points.

New Haven. Conn. Dec. 31.-Presi-
dent Hadley of Yale upho1ds football
in a statement published here today.
He says:
Football at Yale during the pres
ent season has worked very well. We
have had number of sprained ankles,
but only two or three cases of more
serious injuries. 1 doubt whether this
is a worse record than that of base
ball.
Eat any rate, it is a small price to
pay for a game which diverts the en-
ergies of one kind of boys from row.
dyism and another kind from drink
ing.
IF we want to eliminate mass play.
we may do so merely by abolishing all
gridiron lines and making one COM
prehensive rule that the ball changes
hands on every down unless the OPP
ponents have had q fair and equal
chance to get possession of it. This
would abolish mass play. root and
branch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
MONKS FIND TREASURES
Work of AIino Da Fiesole Uncovered
in Old Chapel Wall.

Rome, Dec. 31.-An important dis
covery was made By accident yesterday
in the Church of Santa Maria Di Ma
giot- 1T Florence, in the side chapel
dedicated to the Virgin of Mt. Carmel.
Monks attempted to enlarge two
small nices in a wall, where the holy
oil was kept. While removing plaster
they discovered concealed underneath
two marble tabernacles representing
the figure of Christ surrounded by
angels and flGaked by two columns
supporting a cornice bearing grace
full floral decoration.
The workmanship is exquisite and
artistic. 1t is dnhesitatingly attributed
to Mino Da Fiesole. Several of the
figures are damaged, having been
broken by the chisel.
When the superimposed wall was
raised, the tabernacles were plastered
over, but the masterpieces are sufti-
GENTLY well preserved to not diminish
their artistic value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31

that Havenor already has a site for a
ball park in Chicago.
President Chivington. long before his
election, was understood to be sure of
victory And here is what is accepted
in Milwaukee as the inside story of the
election: Toledo and Columbus are al
lied by ties of mutual ownership to a
major league club in Cleveland. The
Cleveland magnate. therefore, was in
the best position to prevent the Chicago
invasion. Support of Chivington fol-
lowed. 1t is understood that in return
for this favor. and with Tebeau the
l,ndenied ruler of the association, there
is not the slightest chance of Have
ror's being able to use his park in Chi
cago or that an association club will
he located in Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
BUSIEST YEAR EVER. !"
Says Charles Crews, the Big Boy at the
Head of the Glass.

If meritorious service or eXtraordi-
nary achievements performed by mortal
man is cause for bestowing titles and
decorations on any individual, Charles
NJ. Crews should be brcvetei colonel and
decorated with a rooster feather six
feet long. During the past year he has
cried 153 sales, has sold S1s6,000 worth OF
property and has conducted sales In
six different counties. It is this record
along with that wonderful diffusion of
facial expressions that caused the aue-
tioneers of Kansas in convention at
Abilene to honor him with the presi-
dency of the State Auctioneers' associ-
alton.
1.-The biggest sale of the year was the
M A Low sale which tctaled $4,000,
said Mr.. Crews yesterday. This has
been the most profitable year in my ex-
perience as an aucIioneer. Prices have
been better and the demand greater
than ever before. l am in position to
make a still better record another year.
If you will permit me want to ex-
press my appreciation through the State
Journal columns to the many men who
have assisted me to make the record of
the year. 1 am filling dates now for
the coming year and anyone desiring
my services may send correspondence
to 123 East Sixth or phone me- 7So;
both phOneS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
TWO GOLD WEDDINGS.
That Is the Aim of Bridegroom of
so Years.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 31.-George C.
Jones' an octogenarian millionaire
lumberman. who has celebrated one
golden wedding anniversary, has be-
come a bridegroom and says he in
tends to celebrate his second before
he is through with his matrimonial
ventures.
The millionaire philanthropist, who
is called the father of Appleton. Wis,
celebrated his eightieth birthday this
week by a romantic elopement with
Miss Camilla Davis, 46 years old, of
Muskegon, Mich, and now starts his
second honeymoon.
Jones came to Chicago, telling his
friends he was on a business trip. Miss
Davis left Muskegon at the same time,
telling her parents she was to visit her
aunt, Mrs. Tina F. Hull, 4944 State
street
When the couple met. a taxicab was
pressed into service and License Clerk
Salmonson received them in wonder.
''Who is your daughter going to
marry?" he asked timidly, as Jones led
his fiancee to the license window of
the county building and asked for a
marriage license. Although Miss Davis
| is 46 she looks half that age.
my daughter" exclaimed Jones.
This is my promised wife and we
arctic be married as soon as you give
us that license. I have survived fifty
years of married life. 1 have been liv-
ing alone since my wife died four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
COUNTESS TO SING.
Friend of Alice Roosevelt VIII Go on
the Stage.

Paris, Dec. 31.-Countess Cassini,
popular in Washington society when
her uncle, Count Cassini, was Russian
ambassador there and she was the
hostess of The embassy, has announced
that she will go on the professional
stage.
The countess, who was close friend
of Alice Roosevelt and a member of
the younger set in Washington, Will
make her professional debut on Janu-
airy IL in Sale Femina. one of the
fashionable concert halls of Paris. The
concert will be arranged for her espe-
cially.s She has engaged to make her
appearance later in the opera.
She has been studying singing under
several noted voice trainers here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
WANTS NEW UMPIRE RULE.
Clark Griffith Says They Are Too Often
in the Way.

Cincinnati, Dec. 31.-Manager Clark
Griffith of the National league rules
committee says there Is one rule relat-
ing to umpires which ought to be
changed.
81 don't like to be called a kicker
said Griffith yesterday. but it does
make me mad to have an umpire
around in the way when you've got a
good play on and have MIN step into
it and knock the whole business out.
Very often 1 have seen signals go
wrong because an umpire was in the
way and the players could not see. I
want them to stand on the outfield side
of the base line and give their decisions
there the other umpire remaining be-
hind the catcher 1t n. times. / think.
with this rule in force we couiG have a
whole lot less wrangling than we have
now and tina. The people Not Ii really
get better ball playing for their
money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
SHE SEEKS A DIVORCE.
Lille Sneed Says That Husband Was
Rough With Her.

Lille Sneed has filed a petition for
divorce from Charlie Sneed, alleging ex-
IRENE cruelty. The couple We're mar
cidence of cruelty set forth in the petit
ton occurred in November, 1909, when
it is alleged the husband beat her un-
mercifully, and again on December "a,
1909, at 3 O'Clock in the morning while
she was in bed he beat her, cut her and
threatened to kill her.
Because he became so violent and
threatened to kill her so often she has
asked restraining order to protect her
from bodily harm and also one to pro-
hibit him from taking away or selling
her personal property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
NEW YEAR FOOTBALL GAMES.
Exciting Time Expected in New York
at Clash of Blue Jackets.

New York, Dec. 31.-A busy squad
of blue jackets was today assigned to
the work of preparing the field at
American League park for the cham
pionship football game which is to be
played tomorrow. The game is for
the championship of the North At
lantic fleet. The field was shoveled
clear of snow yesterday and today
fresh straw was strewn about to take
the chill out of the ground and soften
up the turf for the great contest
Betting on the game is lively
throughout the fleet, the odds favoring
the team from the Nebraska as against
the eleven from the Missouri. A num-
Der of old Annapolis football stars
will be seen in uniforms as players on
the rival elevens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
"WHAT IS ICE CREAM?"
Authorities Differ as to What Consti-
tutes Toothsome Delicacy.

Chicago, Dec. s1.-'what is ice
cream?"
This query is likely to become as
famous in Chicago as President Taft's
What is whisky?' AT the newly ap-
pointed state food commission, with
Dr. T. J. Bryan state analyst, began
their sessions here yesterday and ice
cream and evaporated milk are the
first two subjects to be considered.
The question to be decided is wheth-
er the frozen delight with a certain
amount of gelatin in it is ''ice cream. ="
Gelatin, say the manufacturers and
their experts, does not harm the prod
uct; on the other hand. it adds to its
nutrition. Therefore. they wish to use
gelatin as a preservative in ice cream,
hut &c not wish to inform the public
that they use gelatin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
ENDS INVASION By AMERICAN.
Election of Chivington Means Nonex.
pansion of Association Baseball.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-A Milwaukee spec
ial to the Tribune says:
.sThat all chance of an America As
sociation invasion of Chicago or Cleve-
land passed with the defeat of ]. D.
O'Brien for reelection as president is
the report in baseball circles here. The
Milwaukee men are silent over the
heating they received in the annual
meeting. but privately they give evil
dence of a feeling which will mean war
between the eastern and western clubs
in the association.
"Havenor of this city and the Twin
CITY magnates looked favorably upon
the plan to invade Chicago which might
involve dropping Kansas City Tebeau,
on this account. was not enthusiastic
over the invasion which went SO far
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
ARGENTINE NO MORE.
VIII Become Ward in Kansas City.
Kansas.

Kansas City. Kan. Dec. 31.-At IL
o'clock, noon. tomorrow. Argentine,
the Silver City, of which great things
were expected in the early sos. viii
merge it's identity into that of this
city. This additional territory will be
known as the Seventh ward and will
be represented in the council by two
councilmen to be appointed by Mayor
u. s. Guyer.
BY the annexation of Argentine and
the extension of its city limits. Kan
sas City, Kan, will have graduated
into the class of metropolitan cities.
1t is estimated that the additional ter
ritory will increase the total popula-
cess of $4,000. Steps have already
been taken by the city authorities to
assume active charge of the former
city's affairs. TWO police sergeants
and eight patrolmen will afford police
protection for the new ward.
Argentine was organized as city of
the third class in 1881 The city COW
ers an area of six square miles and has
a population of 1000. 1t Is on the
south side of the Kaw river and just
this city. The majority of Argentine's
residents are hard working. indus
trious home owners. The city has
a bonded debt of about $4,000. in
addition to special Improvement bonds
to the amount of $4,000 and school
bonds for a like amount.
There is also 100000 in outstanding
warrants The consolidated city as
sumes all these debts. While the new
territory is in debt to no fnconsider-
able amount, there are many advan-
tages to be gained by its annexation.
Argentine has two miles of bitulithfc
pavements and also two miles of ma
cadam paving. In addition to this,
there are about fifteen miles of paved
sidewalks. A fire wagon and team
of good horses, also 5000 feet of new
hose, are among the assets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
BASEBALL MAGNATEs TO MEET
They Will Gather in Cincinnati Next
Wednesday.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 31.-Magnates of
several of the clubs of both the Ameri-
can and National leagues, 1t is expect
ed, will gather in this city next
Wednesday. January 5, when the ma
tional baseball commission is scheduled
to hold its regular annual meeting for
the election of officers and the trans
action of other business.
August Hermann of this city is with
out opposition for reelection as chair
man of the national commission.
President Thomas ]. Lynch and Sec
rotary John A. Heydler will represent
the National league, and President Ban
Johnson will be on hand in the interest
of the American league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
new FLYING RECORD.
Farman Makes 431s Miles an Hour
Across Country.

Paris, Dec. 31.-Mauriee Farman, in a
biplane, flew across country today from
Chartres to Orleans, distance of 10
kilometers, 4313 miles, in one hour. He
followed the high road, maintaining an
average height of $50 feet
This constitutes a new cross country
record. the most successful previous
feat having been accomplished by CAP
tain S. F. Cody. the head of the balloon
department of the British war office.
Cody made a flight last September Of
about 40 miles in SO minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
CHURCH NOT LOSING.
Professor Coe Believes World Is Con-
tinually Growing Better.

New York, Dec. 31.-The church is
not losing its grip on the people, ac-
cording to Prof. George A. Coe of
Union Theological seminary, one of the
speakers before the annual meeting of
the American Sociological society in
session here this week. Professor Coe
based his argument on census figures,
comparing The church membership of
1906 with that of 1890.
while the population increased
per cent in these 16 years, church
membership increased so per cent" ne
declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
MEDIATION IS SOUGHT.
Perham Confers With Government
Officials on Switchmen's Strike.

Washington, Dec. 31-An effort to
adjust the labor tangle growing out
of the switchmen'S strike on rail-
roads entering st. Paul was made at
a conference today between H. B. Per-
ham, president of the railway depart
nent of the American Federation of
Labor, and Chairman Knapp of the
Interstate Commerce commission, and
Commissioner of Labor Neill.
Mr.. Knapp and Mr.. NeiIl constitute
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
DoRANDo BACK IN AMERICA.
Runner Found Easy Money Here and
Will Try Again.

New York, Dee. 31.-Dornado Pietri,
the italian marathon runner, is back in
New York. Accompanied by his broth
er. UIpiano. the little Italian has come
from Naples to meet Hayes again on
the Pacific coast.
Dorando says that he carried home
$4,000 as the result of his previous
triumphs in this country. He hopes for
another equally successful season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31

the government mediation board,
whose cooperation is sought by the
switchmen. Mr.. Perham is also
member of the executive committee
of the American Federation of Labor.
The conference was solicited by Mr..
Perham, following the refusal of the
roads to grant the reinstatement de-
mands of the strikers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31

years ago and I am going to celebrate
another golden wedding in Chicago
some day. You are invited to at
tend
Mr.. Jones and Miss Davis were mar
ried during the evening by Rev. DR..
Frank D. Burhans, pastor of Wash
ington Park Congregational church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
ONE MORE TRUST FORMED
Morgan and British Combine to Con-
troll Nitrate Output.

Valparaiso. Dec. 31.-An unconfirmed
rumor here says ]. P. Morgan, allied
with the Deutsche bank and a power
full British firm, has organized a huge
nitrate trust with a capital of $3.50, 000,-
600. The trust, it is said, will acquire
the majority of the nitrate fields and
manufacturing plants and also control
the worlds consumption
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-31
EMPEROR OF THE SAHARA
Self Styled Ruler to Appear in Play
Which He Has Written.

Paris, Dec. 31.-Jacques Lebaudy. self
styled Emperor of the Sahara" has
written play called 1.-The Heart of the
Sahara Desert in which he propose to
impersonate the leading character. 1t
is stated he intends to lease theater
here and present the play with every
imaginable luxury of scenery and cos
tune"