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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

One of the Chautauqua takers says:
Husbands, let your wives have an
extra dollar now and then" He might
have rendered a greater service to
mankind by saying: wives, let your
husbands have an extra dime occa-
sionally without asking them to ex-
plain why they want the money"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23
Plump.

Maud saw Jack kiss Belle last
night on the corner.
Ethel-But Belle hasn't any corners.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces in
Illumination, allays pain, cures wind coiu Csc bottle
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

Brazil grows more coffee than any
other country in the world.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

OF ALL HOT WEATHER ENEMIES
cholera sthe worst Treatment mu st be prompt Use
Painkller Perry Davis) which overcones all howe
troubles IKE darrhea cholera morbusand sentery
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

Out of a total of IS south pole ex
petitions nine have been British.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

In India there are nearly $4,000 900
widows.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23
Flying
Machine
for North
Pole
Voyage
By EVELYN BALDWIN

shn n warfare and commercial service such the carrying
of messages and Of light the class
eleIs.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23
NEW STRENGTH FOR WoMEN's
BACKS.
How to Make Bad Back Better.

Women who suffer with backache,
bearing down pains, dizzy spells and
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23

are made. IT The people OF the ce1es-
tial empire will maintain the rate of
progress, in the near future the pro-
gressive will and must vindicate the
conservative element.
Who says that "Chinaman" is not
fit for self-government?
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-09-23
lmnortant To Baothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
INCENDIARY WAS
BLAZE AT MURRAY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
County Authorities Are Max
ing Investigation to Punish
Firebug.
Epidemic of Pnemonia in Gallo
way County.
PLAN LIBRARY FOR MURRAY

Murray, KY, Jan. 1S.-(special. }
The fire that destroyed two bust
ness houses in the heart of Murray e
best business block Is now believed
to have been of incendiary origin by
many people and officers have been
directed 10 make inquiry into the
cause of the burning. A clew has
been obtained and II is thought by
some people that when traced down
Il will result In sensational develop
ments. The arson, IL any occurred
is not charged directly or indirectly
10 night riders.
Owners OF the buildings destroyed
will rebuild in the spring. Asher
Graham, whose dry goods stock was
destroyed, carried more insurance
than was first reported. He will re-
enter business. having ordered a new
stock. Everett Hall will probably moi
reopen his cafe.
County Judge Patterson is also
continuing the investigation started
by Judge Wells in an effort to ferret
out the parties guilty of burning ths
two barns on the farm of Ed Owen
in the county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

are interested in the development OF
Paducah as much as anybody, and
as capable OF judging what Kind OF a
looking city they desire. II Is not
the province of newspaper to do
more than set forth the conditions
and the needs to attain desirable
ends. 1t is not the province of a
newspaper to tell the merchants or
any other class, what is their duty,
once the conditions are clearly ex-
planned.
The Sun has recognized in the at
,ltude OF the chief antagonists of the
ordinance, the sinister design of very.
very little politicians, who would Nike
above all eise TO prevent this admin
'stration accomplishing reforms and
improving the city. The Sun exposed
hem, and compelled Occasional" "a
tate in the News-Democrat Sunday
chat the design is not the elimination
Of a multiplicity of license fees. bul
4 general reduction. which. of course
will cut down the city revenue and
Interfere with the plans OF the ad
ministration.
That issue is now clearly befor
the city. That Is all The Sun sough
TO bring about by the discussion.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Funeral OF Ell Alexander.

The burial ana funeral OF Eli F. p.
Alexander. one of the wealthlest and
most prominent citizens OF the coun-
ty. who died at his country home
near Murray Friday night Of pneu-
MONA, took place Saturday after
noon under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows and Woodmen of the World.
Mr.. Alexander was born OF poor
parents, but was adopted when an
infant by his uncle. Ell Alexander.
Sr, who was wealthy and childless.
He became sole heir to a large
amount of property at the death of
his adopted parent. who died several
years ago. and by shrewd business
management added materially TO th>
estate. At the time OF his death he
was a director in the Bank of Muir
ray and connected with several bust
ness enterprises in addition to his ex-
tensive farming interests. Besides a
wife and four children Mr.. Alexander
leaves a mother, brother and sister
and numerous other relatives. He
was 40 years old.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
TOBACCO BARN OF
]. c. LACKEY NEAR
SHARP Is BURNED

Sharp. KY, Jan. IS. Especial. y
The new tobacco barn of ]. c. Lackey
was completely destroyed by fire Sun
day morning early, entailing loss
of about $500. II originated from
a fire used to heat the barn Saturday
while stripping the tobacco. The
crop Of Mr.. Lackey and Bud Rudolph
were In the barn together. and were
valued at 5000. Stored In the barn
were all the agricultural instruments
of Mr.. Lackey, and we're valued at
$500. The barn was just completed
several weeks ago, and was valued at
800. The fire was not discovered
until the building was falling, and all
efforts Of the bucket brigade to save
the barn were futile, but the firemen
prevented a spread of the fire to out
buildings.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Libel Action Instituted Against
Papers That Published Scandal
About Alleged Panama Deal
New York World and Other
New York Publications Are
Caught Under Section of Dis
trict Of Columbia Code.

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Lbel actor
was brought against the newspapers
printing the alleged Panama scanda
based on section in the District OF
Columbia code, giving the possible
fine OF 1000 and five years impris-
onment. Other federal statutes con-
tain no libel protection.
Charles Taft arrived today under
subpoena 20 testify in the libel case
brought by the government agains,
the New York World on account OF
the Panama scandal publication.
Douglas Robinson arrived to testi-
fy before the grand Jury. He wen,
TO the white house to consult Presi
dent Roosevelt.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
JESSE COUNCIL
PROMINENT FARMER OF GRAVES
COUNTY Is DEAD.
Willie Fay, Infant Daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. B. w. Barnes. Dies az
Palma.

Mr. Jesse Council. AZ years old, a
prominent farmer OF Graves county
near Leader, died yesterday morning
lat his home after a short Illness OF
pneumonia. He was born and reared
IN McCracken county and was well
known In Paducah. where he has
relatives. He is survived by three
children. He leaves two sisters and
four brothers: Mrs. George Rouse,
s1s Broadway: Mrs. Charles White
more. 1904 Broadway; w. s. Coun-
ell, 92S Monroe street; Thomas
Council, OF Mayfield; James Council,
of ST. Johns, In the county, and
Henry Council, Of California. Mr..
Council was a member OF the Bap-
list church. The funeral and burial
were held this morning at IL O'Clock.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Murray Library Plans.

Club women OF Murray are making
an effort to raise funds for a town
library and have received consider
liable encouragement, though the
movement was inaugurated at re-
cent meeting of the As You Like |,
club, an organization composed OF
the most prominent matrons OF the
town. The club held an interesting
meeting with Mrs. Zeb Stewart Sat-
lurday afternoon. at which time the
library project and many other in
Iteresting subjects were discussed,
after which light refreshments were
lserved.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Riots In Portugal.

Coylthao. Portugal. Jan. IS
Strike riots In which several persons
are reported killed and injured. are
In progress here today. The local
garrison was doubled and repeatedly
fred into the mob. Women and chill
dren are with the strikers. Those In
jured we're carried away and con-
ceaied. Trouble was caused by the
employment OF German Superin-
tendent in a big wooden mill.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Mr.. Judd Remains

Moved by the appeals OF friends,
Mr. Harry l.. Judd, who was elected
TO the school board to I'LL vacancy
from the Fourth ward, has, rscons.d-
cred his resignation. and late Satur-
day afternoon qualified as school trus
tee. Mr.. Judd was not anxious for
the place, as be desired to keep out
of politics, but friends persuaded him
to accept. However, he did so, after
declaring that he will pursue nom
partisan course. Mr.. Judd Is a popu-
lar pattern maker at the Illinois Gen.
tral shops.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Cooking Utensils Stolen.

Almost all OF the cooking utensils
of the culinary department of the Ho-
tel Belvedere are alleged to have
been stolen by Jim and Matte Mid
dleton, both colored. Both are in
the county Jail on charge of grand
larceny, having been arrested by Pa
trolmen Carter and Rice. The me-
groes had been employed at the no
tel and when they quit II is said that
most of the hotel property in the
kitchen quit" also. The police were
notified and soon had the negroes un-
der surveillance. Their home on South
Second street was searched and most
of the articles were found.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Chrisman.

Mr.. Ruby Chrisman. cashier of the
Bank of Henry Station, Tenn, and
Miss Pearl Mason. daughter Of DR..
w. NJ. Mason, of Hazel, this county,
were married last week at the brides
home. the Rev. c. l.. Bollam, OF
Nashville. being the officiating min
lister. Mr.. Chrisman is the son OF
Mr.. r. w. Chrisman, a prominent
merchant OF Hazel. and before being
made cashier OF the Bank of Henry
was connected with the Hazel bank.
He is a business man of much prom
Use. Miss Mason was one OF the most
attractive young women of the coun-
ty. She is a sister of Mrs. Rob Roy
Hicks, OF Paducah.
Miss Mason has been postmistress
at Hazel for two years and is popu-
Tar. She will resign as postmistress
and will live at Henry Station.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Carmen Go to Chicago.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McCreery and
Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy p. Wallace will
leave this evening for Chicago, where
they will attend the annual meeting
of the Brotherhood of Railway Car.
men, which will begin Wednesday
Mr.. Wallace is the chairman of the
joint protective board OF the Illinois
Central system, and Mr.. McCreery is
secretary and treasurer of the board.
Both Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. McCreery
are on the program for addresses.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Rep-
resentative Willet. of New York,
serving his first term in congress,
attacked President Roosevelt in
a speech in the house today. lie
applied the terms Gargoyle,
Tyrant, Pigmy Descendant OF
Dutch traders, Fountain OF Bill
ingsgate and others. though he
didn't mention any names. He
said the presidents rise has
been due to a series OF circum-
stances among which YVES assas-
sination OF Mckinley. He con-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Comnliments Dr. sullivan.

The Midland Methodist, published
in Nashville, Tenn, has the follow
ing notice in compliment to a popu-
lar Paducah minister:
"Rev. G. T. Sullivan, pastor of the
Broadway Methodist church in Padu-
cab, was unanimously elected presi-
dent of the Pastors association of
that progressive city last Monday.
DR.. Sullivan's selection for this i'm
portant place is wise one. He Is
tactful, resourceful and energetic.
The splendidly organized condition
of his church and the excellent work
that the laymen are doing are proofs
of the pastors ability and energy"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Endemic Of Pneumonia.

An epidemic of pneumonia that
has existed in Murray and vicinity
for the past two weeks has resulted
fatally 10 several prominent citizens
and children. S * deaths occurred
within a week and 1t is estimated
that there are 30 cases within a
radius of few miles of the town.
PHYSICIANS have more work than
they can attend 70. for besides pneu-
monia many people are afflicted With
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Revival Starts

A series of revival services was in
augnrated yesterday at the Fountain
Avenue Methodist church under most
promising auspices. The pastor. the
Rev. G.. w. Banks. preached in the
morning. The Rev. G. T. Sullivan,
of the Broadway Methodist church.
allied the pulpit in the evening DR..
sullivan will preach again tonight at
1880 o'clock. Rev. L. B. Ramsey, of
Memphis. who will assist DR.. Banks
in his revival. win arrive tonight at
midnight,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
sales nj Bohmer.s Warehouse,

Forty-fye thousand pounds were
offered and sold. No reflections.
Highest price $3.50: lowest price
$3.50. The bidding was spirited and
the market had good tone. The
companies Represented at the sale
were T. j. Stahl & company. John
Hodge company and the American
Snun company. Another saie took
place at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

grip and kindred Ills caused by the
frequent changes in the weather.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs, L.
NJ. overly. who has been very low
of pneumonia. is much improved.
Paul. son of County Judge Thomas
W, Patterson, is seriously Ill of
pneumonia.
Pat. little son of Perry Mclean,
who recently moved here from Padu-
cab, also has pneumonia.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Charles FuttreII.

Little Cypress. Ky. Jan. is. (Spe-
csalD Charles Futtrell, 80 years old,
one Of Marshall countyy's former
prosperous farmers. died late Satur.
day afternoon after an illness with
pneumonia. He left five children
The funeral and burial were held yes.
terday. Owing 10 his age Mr.. Fut.
treil had not engaged in active work
for several years.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

Charles Small. a negro living at
1868 South Tenth street. was found
to have a malignant form of small
pox. The case was without medical
attention from last Sunday until Sat-
urday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

Mr.. Wiley Utterback, harness
maker with the Murray Saddle and
Harness company. was hurt Saturday
afternoon by leather knife pene-
trating his wrist. Although the knife
blade went through the wrist the
pulse arteries were not cut.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
NBW CONGRESSMAN CALLED OFF FLOOR
FOR ABUSING PRESIDENT OF COUNTRY

s.dered the president a national
joke. The house by a vote OF
126 to rs took willett off the
floor on a point of order that he
was villifying the president of
the United States, and refused to
allow him to proceed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Raynor Dcsircs % Know.

Washington. Jan. rs. - Senator
Raynor introduced a resolution call
ing on the attorney general TO say
under what provision OF the federal
laws the investigation of the Panama
canal publications Is conducted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
PEAR PESYILENCE;
MAY DISCONTINUE
WORK AT MESSINA

Rome. Jan. 1S.--A formal petition
was received today from the rescuers
that Messina relief work be stopped
owing TO the miasmic condition OF
the city. Danger OF confronting the
possibility Of plague is greater than
the possible chance OF rescuing sur
vivors.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Willie Fay Karnes.

Willie Fay. the 2-year-olj daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. b. w. Karnes, of
Palma, Marshall county. died yester-
day afternoon at l o'clock after a
short illness OF spinal meningitis. The
funeral services were conducted this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the resi-
dence by the Rev. Richard Gregory.
The burial was at Bethlehem ceme-
terry.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
English Honor Fleet.

Valetta isle, Malta, Jan. 1s.-The
entire English garrison paraded to,
day in honor OF the American feet
The duke of Connaugh and officers OF
the Illinois and Kearsarge and Wis
consin were in the reviewing stand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

GAINESVILLE. Tenn, Jan. 1S.-(Spe-
cial)-Two more arrests in night
riding cases were made here. The
grand jury returned a number of in
dictments. Sensational arrests are
expected soon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Wedding Guests Perish

Johnstown, Pa, Jan. 1S.-Seyen
foreigners. stupefied by wine served
at a wedding. were burned to death
today in a fire destroying three
houses at Goodtown.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
State Police of Pennsylvania in
Battle With Black Hand Band Kill
Two and Capture Nine Assassins
ITALIAN RELIEF FUND.

AT the request of MIR. L. Vivi-
ana, who has been requested by
the Italian consul at Louisville
! to collect and transmit to him
funds for the relief of the Italian
earthquake sufferers, The Sun
will receive any such donations
and see that they are properly
forwarded to the consul at Lou
isville. Any readers of The sun,
therefore, who wish TO contrib
ute. may send the money TO The
Sun and announcements of the
contributions will be made from
day 10 day.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
MILLION DOLLAR
"
FINE SUSTAINED
BYSUPREME COURT

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The Texas
state antitrust law of 190i-O3, to-
day was held constitutional by the
supreme court of the United States
in the Waters-Pierce oil company,
affirming a fine OF s1,62S,sJo In
posed on the concern. ~
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

Athens. Jan. ,s.-The battleships
Missouri and Oh.o sailed today tor
salonlca. Turkey. and after a brief
stay will go to Smyrna.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Had Assembled at Place Where
Wealthy Woman Was Sup
posed to Have Deposited 81,
900 They Demanded.

Washington, Pa, Jan. 1s.-The
state police had battle with Black
handers this morning at a place
where a wealthy woman Is supposed
to have left a packet containing
$4,000, as the result of threat. Two
of the gang were shot and nine cap
turcd. Bloodhounds are trailing the
others.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Breathitt War Clouds

Jackson, Ky. Jan. Is. Especially
There is a rumor here of a serious
clash between the Galatians and Ca
tons in this county. There are 40
details.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Il. ID. @.

The members of the J. N. Williams
chapter of the United Daughters Of
Confederacy will confer crosses OF
honor upon veterans of the lost
cause at an open session of the chap
ter 40 b. held at the Methodist church
Tuesday afternoon. An Interesting
musical and literary program has
been arranged for the event.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
..Reautv Doctorn Kills Self.

New York, Jan. 1S.-John II.
Woodbury., a beauty DOCTOR" shot
and killed himself here this morning.
It is said to be due to troubles grow
ing out of a $4,000 damage suit.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Lincoln's birthday.

Washington. Ian. 1S.-President
Roosevelt today sent special mess
age, asking that Ancoln't birthday
be made a national holiday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18
Giving Hiram Smedley Credit
For Payments That Had
Been Overlooked.
County Clerk Signs Statement
About Affair.
INNOCENT OF WRONG DOING

An amended petition to the suit of
the commonwealth by w. M. Hus-
bands, revenue agent for McCracken
county, against Hiram Smedley. cou,,
" clerk, and the Title Guaranty and
Trust company, of Scranton, Penn.
in which Mr.. Husbands corrects an
oversight in failing to give County
Clerk Smedley credit for two reports.
The petition reads that during the
september, 1908, term of court that
County Clerk Smedley paid to Reve-
nue. Agent Husbands s2Os.33, which
was collected as back taxes from.
people who redeemed land, and also
the 20 per cent commission was paid.
but he alleges that the clerk has
failed to notify the plaintiffs, as re-
|quired by law.
A second oversight was the report
to the McCracken county fiscal court
of the collection OF $2s3.90 for back
taxes. and Mr.. Husbands asks that
the defendant. Mr.. Smedley, be given
credit for the sum, which is s447.23.
The summons for the suit was
served on Mr.. Smedley and Mr..
Frank Boone, agent for the Title
Guaranty company, by Deputy Sheriff
Gus Rogers. The bench warrant, fol-
lowing the returning OF the indict-
ment by the grand Jury, has not been
issued yet. Mr.. Smedley. who has
been at Martinsville, Ind, for his
health, returned Friday night and
has been busy at his Office preparing
statements in answer to the suit.
Mr.. Smedley's Reply.
Mr.. Smedley sent the following
Communication TO The sun:
To The Sun Publishing Company of
Paducah:
Gentlemen:-I most urgently re-
quest that you permit the publication
in your valuable paper my written
Explanation and defense to the charge
brought by VIII Husbands. state rev.
enue agent. that | as county clerk
have collected funds belonging to the
state of Kentucky and for which /
have failed to account and pay as the
law directs. desire to add
thereto that so far as have
| been able to verify Mr.. Husbands
count OF deeds. mortgages. ETC., I
find he is in error, and feel safe in
saying | will in a few days be enabled
to show and prove conclusively TO
any fair-minded person, that IL I
have In a single instance failed to pay
to the state OF Kentucky any money
to which 1t Is entitled, 1t was done
innocently l am compelled to be-
iiieve that Mr.. Husbands is prompted
by a motive other than performances
of duty in this matter. by reason of
the fact that requested Of him that
| IL he found in his count of deeds,
mortgages. etc, any discrepancy In
what he found and what / have re-
ported, that he mention the matter
to me to enable me to at least attempt
an explanation, and although he
promised to do so, he failed to say
word to me.
Hoping you can grant my request
and publish the explanation referred
to. l am, very respectfully yours.
H. SMEDLEY.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-18

The supreme court today held
against Meyer, OF the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners. in its decision on
his appeal for damages against fo~m-
er Governor Peabody and others for
illegal arrest and libet