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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23
SOME STORIES
AROUND TOWN

Lack of space on a post card in
which to write her message to a
friend, has caused a Paducah wom-
ans friends much amusement. espec-
tally since she was prominent mem
Der of the church. A card with a
pretty view OF the city was secured,
and mailed to a friend. Both she and
her friend visited in Hawesville, and
as both expected to make a visit soon
Il was quite natural that she should
write: when are you going TO" but
the end OF the card had been reached
and Hawesville is a long word. But
this is the way she wrote It, as she
thought her friend would understand:
"When are you going to H." It
lis needless to say that she has been
the victim of many jokes by her
friend.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

We have just received the finest
lot Of Cod F.sh we ever had. Large
and healthy.
Brunsons. Florists, 529 Broadway.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23
Mrs. EERRINiAN

VIII have her opening tomorrow and
the next day in the parlors at The
Palmer. displaying all the new styles
for spring.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23
Daily Thought.

A man that hath not virtue in him.
self ever envieth virtue in others
Bacon
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

It's money TO You 10 make a con-
tract with Independent Ice and Coal
Co. Phone 154.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

For reliable Flowe- Seed that win
give good results go to Brunson's,
500 Broadway.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT.
every dose makes you feel better. Lax
COS keeps your whole insides right
sold on the Money-Back plan every
where. Price soc.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

III IT'S ONLY 4 HEADACHE
Why curnclison's Headache Liver pills
VIII cure that 10 cents. Guaranteed
by all druggists
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23
February. 1000.

Increase .......... lsfS1
Personally appeared before me
this March 1, 1893, r. D. MacMillen,
business manager Of The Sun, who
afflrms that the above statement Of
the circulation OF The Sun for the
month OF February, 1909. is true to
the best Of his knowledge and belief.
My commission expires February
16, 1912.
W. f. PAXTON,
Notary Public, McCracken Co.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

One of our good natured old lady
friends who frequently calls at the
office, and who had a hankering after
society, called the other day to report
dinner which she had attended
When asked to give a description of
the affair she leaned over to the edi-
tor and said "The dinner was scrump-
tous but my seat was so remote from
the nicknacks that could not ratify
my appetite and the picked cherries
had such defect on my crannium
that / had to leave the table and get
some hartshorn resolved in water"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-23

"No, | had rather walk than ride, -
said a girl to her escort several
nights ago. 1.-The young man had
suggested that they wait for a street
car and ride home although the dist
ance was only few blocks. The I'M
usual request brought forth a discus
sion, and her escort was puzzled why
she should refuse to ride on the street
cor. well" the girl replied, "If
you must know 1t is because of my
newly tailored dress, which you have
admired so much. This seasons
styles require the dresses to fit so
tightly that l am afraid every time
that make a step for the high street
car step that a seam will rip, and
therefore l had rather walk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
NAVAL ACADEMY OPENS.
More Than 600 Middies Report for
Duty at Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, October lover six
hundred midshipmen piled into Annapolis
yesterday and all are auartered in Ban
croft Hall, the dormitory of the academy.
The sixty-fourth academic term began
Ibis morning.
All of the incoming middtes had been
On their annual vacations of one month,
and were under orders to report their re-
urn at the academy by 10 o'clock yes
.erday morning. The complete roster of
lie midshipmen for this term is 10 This
5 much smaller number than for the
asst three years. This. however, is due
% the fact that the aggregate i'm the
number of midshipmen, under the law
passed several years ago providing for an
increase In the number OF appointments
py each senator and representative in
Congress. reached its highest point In
1907, 50 that each year now there will be
L reduced number of m.ddies at the naval
school. At the time OF the passage of
his law II was figured that the compile
nent at the academy would be reduced to
The normal number by 1913. That law
was passed when "A number of new ships
we're under construction and there was
consequent demand for officers to man
hem. The present first class, which will
De the graduating class next June, con-
aims a smaller number than any of the
ther classes, its membership being 147
With the reopening sf the academy
oday two distinct innovations in the
sstyse OF training the young naval OFF,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
WIFE CHARGES CRUELTY.
Says Husband Broke a Pitcher on
Her Head.

Mrs. Alice Cookery. sixty-tbree wears
oio' applied today to the District Supreme
Court for legal separation from Maurice
r. coskery on the ground of cruelty
through Attorneys David Rothschi,d
ana charles F. Diggs she complains that
July 4. 1903, her husband struck her with
pitcher breaking it over her head and
rendering her unconscious. Shortly after
their marriage. which took place sen,em.
Der 3, 1860. at Govanstown. Md. Mrs
Ccskery says her husband became ad.
dicted to intoxicants and as a oonse-
quence was unable to hold a position for
any length cf time. She says she has al.
tempted to support herself by taking
roomers. but AYERS her husbands conduct
destroyed her business
She says that whenever he obtained
work he would absent himself from home
and would refuse to contribute TO the
household expenses. Since March :, last,
when he secured his present position. she
says. he has not been home and has re-
fused to contribute to her support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Downs Case Begins Thursday.

BALTIMORE, October 1.-The third
trial of William F. Downs. who is
charged with the larceny of $67 900 of
the citys money while stock clerk In the
city registers Office, was yesterday as
signed for Thursday of next week in the
criminal court The date was fixed by
States Attorney Owens after consulta-
ton with Messrs. Harry b. Wolf and
Thomas c. Weeks. lawyers for Downs
Four of the thirty-tive indictments
against Downs, none of which was as
signed at the other two trials. are the
assignment for Thursday. They charge
Downs respectively with the larceny of
$500 on August g. 1905; 500 February 10
last, $1,000 February Is last and 500
March Is last.
States Attorney Owens said that the
Indictment charging the larceny of $500
August 8. 1908. will probably be the one
tried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Unique Old Book.

From the London Globe.
What is perhaps the most curious book
in the world is possessed by the Prince
de Ligne. This work Is neither printed
nor a manuscript. the text being formed
Of letters cut in vellum and pasted on
blue paper. notwithstanding this ex-
traordinary method of presenting the
text the book is as easy of perusal as
If printed i'm the boldest type All the
characters shown are cut with marvel
Gus dexterity and precision. This unique
volume bears the title. The Book of All
Passions of Our Lord Jesus Christ. with
Characters Not Composed of Any Ma
terials. II is said that Rudolph III Of
fered no less than l1.0U0 ducats for this
wonderful product of the bcokmakaGO
art. but the offer was refused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Free Loan Association to Meet.

\ meeting of the Hebrew Free Loan AS
ISOLATION of the District of Columbia has
been called to meet at t e Adas Israel
Synagogue. 9th and l streets northwest
at 3 o'clock Sunday afte noon, when
prominent Hebrews of Washington will
speak i'm the interests of the organiza ton.
The purpose Of the association is to pre-
vent needy Jews from applying to chart
ance \ system OF free loans to desery-
ing persons has been inaugurated and
all the leading Jews of Washington are
behind the movement Julius Baumgar-
ten is pres dent of the association and
John Wolf is seer etary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
BUSINESS ALUMNI BUSY.
Winter Dances. Minstrel Show and
Excursion Planned.

The entertainment committee of the
Business High School Alumni Association
has issued q circular letter to the men,
bers outlining a probable schedule of So
cial events for the coming year. 1t is
proposed to hold dances October %, No
vembar % and January II. November
II minstrel show Will likely be given in
one of the local theaters.
During the summer season it is planned
to have an excursion about the middle OF
June to Marshall Hall and a moonlight
trip down the river in July. The COM
mittee will arrange for a number of in
formal card parties at homes of various
members between November and April
The personnel of the entertainment
committee is: Clarence c. Weidman,
chairman; William 8. Crane. Albert J.
Welcker, and Ernest n tombstone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01

cost
The machine was built by the window
decorator of the firm. and during the
greater part of the day crowd is gath
cred in front of the window watching
the wheels of the flyer revolve. at
tremendous rate without violating the
speed laws of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
In Honor Of Auto Floral Parade.

In honor OF the automobile floral parade
of the Chamber of Commerce Parker.
Bridget g. Co. have arranged unique
window display in their mems furnishing
department. 1t consists CT a large red
automobile made of cardboard. the wheels
of which, supplied with real rubber tires.
are made to revolve. at a rapid rate by a
motor hidden from view. The machine
is labeled 1.-The Red Filler. Parker. Bridget
e Co.. Model 1910" and is draped and
loaded with the Red Filler tie, which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
MI. Lothrop's Condition Improves.

telegram received late last night from
South Acton. Mass. his summer home.
states that \. NJ. IothrO9 Of the firm Of
Woo diva: d & Lothrop. who has beer seri-
ously III. is rap.d'y recovering and hopes
TO be back at his business within zen days
or fortnight. Mr. Woodward will lea We
for South Actin tLnig.lt to consult with
his r,ner On busne>s matters needing
immediate affection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Three Years for HOUSEKEEPING.

Joseph Green, colo:ed. pleaded guilty
today to an indictment charging him with
breaking into two stores in the early
hours of the morning. Justice Gould,
who was substituting for Chic. Justice
Clabaugh today. sentenced Green 20 serve
three years In the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
BON Marche, 314=316 Seventh St.

GERS were introduced. These are the es-
adjustment of the postgraduate course
in naval and marine engineering and cleo
tricity. Lieut. Commander NJ r. Ready
has been designated head Of this new de-
partment The officers pursuing these
courses will have no assignment to the
academic staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
er, John II. Nolan: estimated cost

$4,000
To j. l.. Massey. for one two-story
frame dwelling on Douglass avenue. Ken
ilworth: architect and builder. l.. ID.
Hayes; estimated cost, $1,000.
To J. w. Carr, for one two-story brick
and frame dwelling at 1900 Kansas ave-
nue. northwest: architect. Conrad M.
CLANCY: builder, J. w. Carr; estimated
cost. $1,000.
To Aaron r. ToNnshend, for twelve
two-story brick and frame dwellings at
1871 and 1893 B street, and from 2Ol to
2l3 18th street southeast: architect, Hun
ter & Bell; builder. Aaron r. Townshend'
estimated cost. $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Building Permits Issued.

The following building Permits were is
sued today:
To Fl. e. Lewis. for two two-story brick
private stables, between Florida avenue
AID s street and 18th and 10th streets
northwest; architect. II. c. Lewis; build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
You Can Only Tell Piper Heidsieck
is the best chewing tobacco by trying It.
The word Of another is not proof.-Advt.

William Shipley and Miss Jessie Mckee
Neff. daughter or Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
r. Neff. were married al the home of the
bride in Cumberland, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
conveyed TO her home, where the injured

conveyed TO her home, where the injured
member was set.
Notes.
A meeting of the building committee for
the new home for Alexandria Lodge of
Elks was held this morning, when the
plans for the structure were discussed. The
delivery of the specifications to contrac-
tors has again been deferred.
Miss Mamie Posey and George Woolls.
both Of this city. were married last night
at the M. E. Church South parsonage,
by Rev G.. D. Bulla, pastor.
Edward s, Fawcett, for several years
past connected with the First National
Bank of this city. has accepted lucra-
tive position with the Park Savings Bank
of Washington.
The Fanchon Pleasure Club will give
its opening dance Of the season Wednes-
day night next at McBurney's Hall.
\ business meeting of the city republic
can committee will be held at O'Clock
tomorrow night a. its headquarters, la
North Fairfax street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Lights for the Suburbs.

An adjourned meeting of the town coun-
CT of Potomac Alexandra county. will
be held at O'Clock tonight at tie Del
Ray school house for The purpose of
taking up and acting upon the franchise
and contract with the Alexandria Electric
Light Company for furnishing lights to
the suburbs. These suburbs embrace Del
Ray and St. Elmo and the contract pro-
vides for forty lights. which will be
th.rty-two candle power II is also pro-
vided that the work of installing the
tights shall be completed within sfx
months after the contract has been sign
ed. The forty tights will, it is stated,
mean that every street corner will have
one light and there will be several TO
spare.
Albert Brown. colored, bootblack by
occupation. bought a set of silverware on
time" recently. Albert had paid about
ed for money. he disposed of it. borrowing
$1.75, he said. on the set. This is where
he erred for the collector for the silver
ware demanded the final payments or the
return of the goods. Albert was unable
to procure either and as a result he was
a prisoner in the police court this morn
ing The agent for the goods told how he
had on numerous &C aSlons been victim
lied by such actions on the part of Gus
toners He said they would give ficti-
tious names and after making a small
payment, dis pose of the goods, which were
worth ST. set.
Albert disclaimed any intention of
wron sdoing, adding that ii was his in
tention to redeem the siiverWare. The
purchaser was out of the city. but t was
stated that Albert had so d the goods out
right Justice Cation directed Chief Goods
to recover the set and also continued
Browns case until tomorrow morning.
City Democrats to Meet.
A full attendance is expected at d meet
ing of the city democratic committee at
s o'clock tonight at the opsra house cafe
for the purpose of making plans for the
coming election: Among other things it is
expo cted that the city committee will ask
the state committee to send several
speakers here to create interest in the
coming contest.
Fitzgerald Council. No 4J9, knights of
Columbus, will celebrate Discovery day
October II with an elaborate program at
the Young Men Soda .ty Lyctum nall.
Among the features planned is concert
by st. Paufs Catholic Church choir of
Washington.
Mary Beard shortly before midnight last
night took horse and buggy belonging to
q citizen and went out for drive AS a
result Mary was prisoner III the police
court this morning. charged with drunken
and disorderly conduct and also fast
driving. The affair cost --ary S1u John
Morris, alias Happy Jack was charged
with stealing several fish. He was fined
$50.
While playing see-saw yesterday after
noon In front of the girls public .hool
Pearl Sutton. little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Sutton. residing at No. III
Prince stree, fell and broke her left leg
below the knee. The injured child was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01

New styles just in, with COL
lars trimmed Din gold. persian or
jet. buttons to match. The new
colors-black, navy, Dutch blue,
rose green. artichoke apricot,
tan, biscuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
Boys and Girls.

The smartest of styles-and the
best custom-made workmanship,
for boys and men with feet small
er than size e. Tan or
gun metal calf or best ~
patent | e n ers. 81 " x
grades at. .......... NoV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01

Stylish Misses Suits, made of
Panama cloth: long semi-fitting
coat. with skirt side pleated from
yoke; colors include catawba,
navy, olive. copen-
W., Worth $3.50. spe- 9Ve 10
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
VIVA. Woman is Made Of.


According TO a Hindoo legend this
Is the proper origin OF woman
Twashtri, the god Vulcan OF the Hin
doc mythology. created the world. but
on his commencing to create wSunan
he discovered that for man he had
exhausted all his creative materials
and that not one solid element had
been left. This of course, greatly
perpleXed Twashtri and caused him
10 fall into profound meditation.
When he arose from it he proceeded
as follows. He took
The roundness of the moon.
The undulaiing curve OF the serpent.
The grao508 twist OF the creeping
plant.
The light shivering OF the grass
blade and the slenderness OF the will
low
The velvet OF the flowers.
The hshtness OF the feather.
The gentle gaze of the doe.
The frolicsomeness OF the dancing
sunbeam.
The tears OF the cloud.
The Inconsistency OF the wind.
The timidity of the hare.
The vanity OF the peacock.
The hardness OF the diamond.
The cruelty OF the tiger.
The chill or the snow.
The caclSling of the parrot
The cooling OF the turtle dove.
All these mixed together and formec
woman.-Tit-Bits
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
Dressed un.

lille mounted on top OF n Dbl,
stump speech was made by O'Bbl,
But you couldn't, they say,
Hear him ten feet away.
loud was his wearing apbl
Judges Library
Hairpins OF celluloid, bone or rub
Der that have become bent or mis-
shapen through much use may be
easily restored TO theR original
shape. Put them in dish and pour
over them boiling water; watch and
you will soon see them beginning to
straighten out. Then with a hatpin
or a wire hairpin fish them out one
at time and while still hot bend
them in the slightly curved shape
necessary to make them ut the head
They will cool rapidly while in the
fingers, and n very few moments
VIII thus renew several dozen pins
An excellent mixture TO remove
grease sUotS from clothing is made
OF four parts alcohol to one part OF
ammonia and about half as much
ether as ammonia. Apply the LIQUID
to the spot and then rub with q
sponge and clear water.
To prevent a goose being greasy
pare a lemon very thin so that the
white part is very thick. Place this
inside the goose just before cooking
and remove IL before dishins up. The
lemon will not only ABSORB all the
fat. but it will also impart a delicious
davor to the goose.
The best way to keep windows
from steaming or frosting IS TO clean
the inside OF the window with a cloth
moistened with pure glycerin. wiping
it so as to leave only a trace of the
glycerin.
nice way to cook sausages IS 20
put pound of sausages into a sauce
p9A with one pint of water and boil
for three-quarters OF an hour, then
place on a hot dish in the oven to
keep warm while the gravy is being
thickened with two tablespoonfuls O,
-four and a little browning. Season
with pepper and salt and pour over.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
sAXON LIE 4 LuNLpER CON

SAXON LINE & LUMBER COM
PANY. a corporation, v. ]. A.
MOORE.-In Chancery To all per-
sons holding liens by judgment, OF
otherwise, on the real estate, or any
part thereof, of J. A. Moore.
In pursuance OF a decree of the
Circuit Court of Mercer County,
West Virginia, made in a cause there
In pending to subject the real estate
of the said j. A. Moore to the salts
faction OF the liens thereon, you are
hereby required to present all
claims held by you and each of you
against the said J. A. Moore. which
are liens on his real estate, or any
part OF e, for adjudication TO me at
my Office in the city of Blueheld,
county and State aforesaid. on or be-
fore the 14th day of October, 1909.
Given under my hand this 18th
day OF September, 1909.
JAMES S. KALE,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Sept. 10, p, 29-Oc 6
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

in me by a deed OF trust bearing
date on the 1st day OF August, 1906.
executed by Caleb Booker and Am
ME Booker, his wife, to the under
signed d. NJ. Easley, as trustee, to
g cure TO Robert S. Karr the pay
ment OF certain notes therein de-
scribcd. and recorded In the Clerk 3
Office Of the County Court of Mercer
County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed
GooG 80 u. page SC the under
-iiIoI y ill oGor 'oi ..ie, at public
auction, TO the highest bidder. in
iron. of the office Of d. NJ. Easley
IN the City of BIueneld, In said
County, on the 18th day Of October
1903, at 10 o'clock a. m. the follow
ing Described real estate in said City:
Beginning at a point on south line
Of Ridgestreet and running with said
line s. II degrees East 47.3 feet to
q point on said line and corner to
WY Haskins lot; thence with Mary
Haskins line S. 30 degrees West
lS1.5 ieet to a point on an alley;
Hence Win the North line OF said
alley n As degrees % degrees w.
849 feet TO a point on East line of
Ridge street; thence with said line
y 81 degrees Is degrees e. 1G9
feet to the point of beginning.
Said sale will be made for cash i'm
hand Oh the day Of sale.
ID. NJ EASLEY, Trustee.
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Sent In.

while you're treating life as II 1t
were a game of cards" writes a cor
respondent, on blue Irish linen note
paper, remember that Gabriel holds
the last trump"
We seem to remember having heard
something about this before, but wen
run It anyhow"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
After MARRIAGE.

Il asked for stone, and you gave
me bread" she cried bitterly.
Which is a meanly twisted text to
throw up To a man who forget about
the engagement, but who has been a
good provider as far as groceries are
concerned
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
70 TIME PARTIES WHO HAVE
HAD y. q W. CHECKS STOPPED
FOR TAXES.

] wish TO say J have nothing what
ever 10 do with having your check.
stopped payment for Taxes. al + uu.
dor"anj b. vas done by city authori-
'ies collected only county and
tate taxes and have moth ng 'o lo
with collecting city taxoe
W. -. UAWLE4.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28
IPII Kill Him.

GIVE a man enough rope, and hen
hang himself" quoted Jiggs by
u beg your pardon" sighed Biggs
by IF you give a man enough Of the
rope you're handing me as cigars, he
won't ever have TO han1s h--1l SELF"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28

Chas. w It. 4 member OF the we'll
known construction firm of witt
Brothers. of Bramwel. was bust
ness visitor in this city today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-28

Sec the "Ad" of tho Eureka
Hardware Company.