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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
THE OASIS BURNS OUT.
Conger's saloon ON Cumberland
Mountains No More.

McMinnville. Tenn. Sept. 30.-It
Is reported here that w. z. Conger $
mountain saloon. about eighteen
miles from McMinnvllle. out on top
OF the Cumberland mountains, burn
ed at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning.
with its entire contents. between SIX
and twelve barrels OF liquor. with a
lot of case goods. Nothing is known
here at present as TO the origin OF
the fire or whether Is was accidental
or incendiary. The grand jury here
last week found several Indictments
against Conger for selling liquor in
violation OF the law.
Quite a quantity of liquor from the
saloon has found its way into Me-
Minnyille since the place has been
in operation.
This resort was known as the
Oasis" and was claimed to be the
only place In the state where whisky
could be legally sold.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
CHAIRMEN
OF EIGHT COUNTIES WILL MEET
IN PADuCAH.
Every Hogshead Of zoos Crop Sold
and Everything Ready for
Crop Of 1909.

Chairmen OF the eight counties oil
the western Kentucky district OF
the Planters Protective association
will meet In Paducah Saturday TO
elect a salesman for this point MIR.
A. n. Veal. is the incumbent and his
efficient services for several terms
have proven very satisfactory and
he will probably be reelected.
The western district has two sales
men. one being located in Paducan
and one at Mayheld. Mr.. l.. L. Ste
yenson. OF Mayheld. was elected last
week as salesman for Mayheld.
Every hogshead OF the 1908 crop
was disposed OF last week by Sales
man Veal and at present there is no
tobacco on hand. lie is awaiting tho
arrival OF samples and then the priz-
ing will begin, followed by the re-
celpt OF the pledged 1903 crop later
on. Twelve hogsheads. eleven leaf
and one Tugs. were on hand and sold
here. Leaf brought a price of from
s. TO st2 a hundred pounds. while
the hogsheads OF Tugs sold for $3.50
"A hundred. The association has
been managed successfully the past
year and "A good record attained.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Some very agreeable. pleasant and
important news is herewith impaired
to our readers. Fisher is coming
Fisher. the man who proves what ~
says; Fisher, the man who makes
hundreds of friends daily owing 10
his sincerity and honesty. Fisher,
whom you have heard and read
much about but who has never be-
fore visited Paducah. He is expect
ed to arrive here early next Saturday
morning and promptly at 9 o'clock
on that morning he will make mis-
headquarters at McPherson's drug
store. Fourth street and Broadway.
Now, what will he do and prove?
First of all, should this article be
seen by any person unfortunate
enough to be afflicted by a tape
worm. Fisher will give the Quake
remedy absolutely free. which will
expel the worm complete with head
in few hours without dieting, dan
ger or any III after-effects. This free
proposition is for three days only.
Next, if your children are pale,
puny and restless; If they grit their
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
COUPLE FROM SUNNY ITALY
FIND LAWS ARE NENATIOUS

Seeking to defeat the Illinois mar
riage law, prohibiting cousins marry
ing. Louis Gouldoni and Lena Guol-
don't found that a Kentucky marriage
license was not good in Illinois. Ac-
oordingly. the couple returned to Pa
ducah last night from their home In
Herrin. aud were married by County
Judge r. r. Lightfoot. This morn
ing Mr.. aud Mrs. Guoldoni returned
home. Both are natives of Italy and
came 10 Paducah Tuesday and pro-
cured the marriage license. Think
ing IL was legal In Illinois, the couple
returned TO Illinois. but the marriage
could not be performed there. and so
the next train was caught for Padu-
cab They arrived last night and lost
few minutes in having the knot tied.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
ECZEMA DURABLE
PROOF NOW AT 25c!
Try the OIL OF Wintergreen Com.
pound-Itch Il Instantly
Relieved.

1t is usually very costly TO consult
a specialist in ay disease. but for 25
cents on a special offer, we can now
give to those suffering from eczema
or any form OF skin disease absolute.
ly instant relief, with prospect of an
early cure.
A special trial bottle OF the oil OF
wintergreen as compounded in the
Chicago Laboratories of the d. ID. d
Company may be had N our store on
this special 25 cent offer. This one
bottle will convince you've know IL
we youch for it,
Ten years of success with this
mild, soothing wash, ID. d. ID. Pre-
scripton, has convinced us. and we
hope you will accept the special %
cent offer so that You also will be
convinced.
r. w, Walker Co., Fifth and Broad
way.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
HE Is COMING AND EXPECTS
TO ARRIYESATURDAY MORNING
Fisher the Quaker Health Teacher, viii Spend a
Limited Time Here, Not to Premise, But to
Prove Something. -

teeth, pick their nose. have bad
breath. etc, they may be afflicted
with pinworms or stomach worms
and the Quaker remedy will remove
them OF cost of same will be cheer
fully refunded.
Next, II you suffer from rheuma-
tism. catarrh, kidney, liver, stomach
or blood troubles. call on Fisher az
McPherson's drug store and he will
strive to prove what Quaker Extract
and Oil of Balm will do for you. Re-
member, it costs nothing to talk to
Fisher, the Quaker Health Teacher,
and should you decide to try his
remedies the price of same will be
refunded If they fail to benefit. This
is how Fisher proves what he says.
Don't forget. any person AFFLICTED
with tapeworm, by calling at Me-
Pherson's can get Quaker Extract.
which will remove II, absolutely
free. Fisher will be at McPherson's
drug store corner Fourth street aud
Broadway daily from 9 a. m. to y.
m
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
HEATING PLANT
TESTED AND. SATISFACTORY AT
LONE OAk SCHOOL.
County Trustees Purchased Six and
IL Pleased-Will Install More
of Them.

The new heating plant at the con-
solidated school was tested last night
by the local trustees of the school
and found in good order. The furn-
ace is arranged SO that fresh air is
taken from the exterior, heated, and
then sent over the school room. A
change Of air is secured every few
minutes by special opening. Six
of the heating plants were purchased
by the county school board, and will
be given a trial. II they prove sat
isfactory more of the schools win be
equipped with the. furnaces.
Trustee F. +. Gholson and j. NJ
Rouse, contractor for the High schoo'
building, have located the building
Il will be so feet in the rear of the
front property line and will be an
equal distance from each side line OF
the lot.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
News of Theatres

II you would rather laugh than
cry and II you enjoy fun and frolic
more than righteousness. you will
be at the Kentucky theater when
Florence Gear appears in Fluffy
RuGles." Here is an entertainment
that moves swiftly from one laugh to
the next one, with a liberal admix-
ture of catchy songs and sprightk
dances. As In Marrying Mary" last
season. Miss Gear Is this season
achieving a distinct hit by her highly
lndividual.zed personal charm, her
unusual sense OF humor for woman.
her gloriously sweet soprano voice, as
well as by some OF the most fetching
gowns and hats ever displayed upon
the stage.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made
me a well woman and have no more
backache hope l can help others by
telling them what Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for
m" Mrs. EMMA MISE, S33 First ST.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The above is only one Of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond doubt that
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases of women after all other means
have failed, and that every such suf-
ering woman owes il to herself to at
least give Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound a trial before submit
ting to an operation, or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice " free. -------- - -
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
AFTER THE HUNT.


/ rest In the blazing freight;
When the long days chase is Ger
While the dripping fingers of the
rain
Tap at my bolted door.
My pillows of wild bird feathers
Invite me to calm repose
But ! sit and dream in the fire !
bright CLEAN
While a picture comes and goes.
hear the challenge of the quail
Ring loud thro' the yellow leaves,
Where the wheatfield's hands are
waving
A promise of golden sheaves,
Where the sumae bush has lighted
Her torch. from the vests duh
CLEAN,
Where twilight grey snrouds the dy-
ing day
That has passed like a happy
dream.
/ hear the call OF the wild goose,
From his home in the northern
reeds
Where the icebergs race in the moon
light
With the pillows foaming steeds,
Where the Arctic silence fingers
Ger the snowy wastes agleam,
Where Auroras light burns thro
endless night
Ger the torrents frozen stream.
In the depths of distant forests
l list to the heron's cry,
Where the Southern Cross burns
brilliant
In a starlit tropic sky.
Soft winds bring message of summer,
OF lilies the brooklet sings,
While woodbirds rest In the shelter
ed nest
With little ones heather their
wings.
| hear the moan of the tempest
Ger a heaving, troubled sea,
Where seagulls scream round lonely
rocks
On a shipwrecked vessels lee.
The petrol flaps her weary wing
Ger the SAILORS final sleep
Where the stormwind calls thro' the
oceans halo,
To waken the slumb'rer deep.
But the freight fancies sink in
darkness,
The mourning wind to a whisper
dies.
The rain has ceased and in fitful
beauty
The moonbeams tighten the west
ern skies,
The birds sing sweet from the per-
fumed shadows
Their mathis carols to greet the
day,
From the ripping sea the shadows
flee.
AS the sunlight chases the nign,
away.
Sept, 20, 'O9. MAY ELLIS,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
OFFICIAL GUESTS
ARB BANQUETED
A BRILLIANT ASsEMBLAGE AT
HOTEL ASTOR IN NEW YORK.
Tribute 10 Hudson BY Vice-President
sbermap-Declnrcd That Hudson
Pointed Way 10 North Pole.
HE DISCOVERED HUDSON BAY

New York, Sept. 30.-Vice-Presi-
dent sherman. Governor Hughes, per-
sonal representatives of the emperors
OF Germany and Japan. diplomatic
representatives OF 25 nations and a
special delegation OF rs, banqueted
at the Hotel Astor as the official
guests OF the Hudson-Fulton celebra-
ton commission. There were also
present the officers of eight nayies,
Senator Root. members Of the legis-
lature and officers of the city Of New
York.
Vice President Sherman said:
"The two events celebrated on such
grand and unparalleled scale are a
type of the master OF the factors of
human progress.
Hudson opened the gates to the
continent for the republic which leads
to the Hottest heights OF civilization,
while Fulton devised the means of
transportation OF the iimltless COM
merce.
Let US not esr In measuring the
Importance now of the Hudson.
Greater ave the Mississippi. Missouri.
Columbia and in their wild way the
Colorado and rio Grande, which, in
recent DAYS. have began to pour their
treasures into the lap of the republic.
1.-The quest of a northern passage
brought Hudson hither. and led him
to perish on the northern bay which
bears his name He did not find the
way to the orient. but by his discoy-
cry In the north more commerce has
been created. wealth developed, splen-
dor exhibited beyond his most golden
dreams. while civilization received
profit beyond AL he desired from the
short route between Europe and the
Indies.
"The north star governed the whole
career of Hudson. His farthest adj
vance was an index toward the pole,
and the planting OF our flag there by
an American, II matters not be ii one
or two. marks the final goal Old
glory floats at the extreme north, be-
cause Hudson gave this river TO the
white men
ITO the pledges of friendship and
peace which our foreign guests ex-
tend by their presence, we for nearly
a hundred million well wishers, re-
turn thanks. while we proclaim the
OF our most earnest desire
for peace TO all mankind. the brother
hood of al nations and with justice
everywhere. supreme"
The speeches by German Admiral
Won Rooster. and British Admiral
Seymour both breathed peace.
Won Rooster said:
"Your fleet recently accomplished
a brilliant record unattained by any
other. The German navy from the
emperor TO the youngest officer
watched that cruise with the keenest
interest We express the sincerest
congratulations on this proof of eff
cheney. II has proven that a mighty
fleet does not object to peace, but it
is a guarantee OF it,"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Most al theater-goers are familiar
with tho story and characters OF
Way Down East" which will be the
attraction at The Kentucky October
IA. for II has been presented in nearly
every town and city in the United
States and Canada during the past
ten years. In presenting the play
again the present season Managers
Brady AMI Grlsmer are only comply
ing with a universal demand. and as
heretofore they have provided an ex-
cellent cast and elaborate production.
Age does not wither or custom
stale" It's "infnite variety" and no
further proof Of Its undyng powers
to please Is needed than the fact that
the local managers everywhere still
regard Il among their gilt-edge book
ings
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Tonight the Gertrude Ewing com.
pany offers a special event in Duma1
well known play. Camille" In the
fourth act Of which Miss Ewing will
wear an imported Partisan direcloire
gown OF last seasons fame valued at
1900 franc with a go per cent duty
This special creation was selected
for the FIRST showing in Kansas City
last year. where IL created quite a
sensation. Last night the Slaves OF
the Orient was a splendid comedy
Offering aud WITH the good cast. cos
tuning and scenery there were cheers
AMI applause TO the echo. The en-
j1yable vaudeville features between
the acts makes something doing all
the time. ''The Nutty Family" will
be the matinee bin Saturday after
noon at 1880. and the most enter
taining matinee OF the season.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
90 q CURES
o.0.o. SKIN DISEASES

The
the the oncs swsys healthy where the circulation rs free from
perform its natural work Of noushins the skim its
Instead taes and tho delicate nbres and tissues the
me itching and singing ofsn skin affections
into the sensitive flesh lying Just beneath the covering
the outer skin affords no relief from the itching and burning
goes into the circulation and removes the humo acids which
causing trouble builds aord
every variety of skin affection Local applications soothe
reaches the trouble Book
On Skin Diseases and medical advice all who
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Belgian Horse Fairs.

Horse fairs, held almost continu-
ously, have helped to make Belgium
the greatest horse-breeding country
of its size in the world. The fairs are
largely attende5 by foreign buyers,
especially Germans, who purchase
rs 900 horses a year at these exhibit
lions. 1t is estimated that there are
now 100000 horses in Belgium, a
country not quite as large as the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
FOR CITY
G. r.. DAVIS WILL LOOK AFTEI
CONSTRUCTION.
Appointed Supervisor of City Hall
and Fire Station Work
by Council.

c. r. Davis was elected superin-
tendent of the construction of the
city hall addition and of the new Cen
tral fire station last night at a joint
meeting of the public Improvement
and finance committee. His salary
was based on one and one-half per
cent of the contract price. IL was
necessary to select building super
intendent because the failing health
.of Architect A. l.. Lassiter compelled
him TO go to a health resort. Mr.
Davis is an experienced builder, and
his duty will be to see that the con-
tractor erects the building according
to plans and specifications.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
Jcnriee Trimming In Paris.

Paris, Sept 30.-James j. Jeffrieu
at present Is training IN q suburb of
Paris. He is taking long walks, and
jumping Nothing definite has yet
been arranged regarding a fight VITA
Jack johnson for the heavyweight
championship of the world. Hugh
Mcintosh offered $4,000 for fight
in Paris, and later raised his ofer
to SGT, 700.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
BRYAN Will NOT
MEET BAILEY
TEXAN Is READY TO MEET COM.
MONER ANY TINE.
In Telegram Mr.. Bailey Says Effort
10 Arrange Joint Debate Has
Resulted in Refusal.
WOULD DO DEMOCRACY HARM

Atlanta, Ca. Sept. 30.-More fully
setting forth his position with regard
+, to the proposed Joint debate on, the
question OF free raw material between
himself and William Jennings Bryan
at the Auditorium here, Senator
Joseph w. Bailey. of Texas, sent the
following telegram to the Atlanta
Young Mems Democratic league:
Il authorized my friends at Ell
Paso to arrange a join discussion be-
tween Nj. Bryan and myself, and
they undertook to do so, but he OBJ
jected on the ground that It would
initiate against Democratic success
in the next congressional election. In
view of that statement by him. / am
not willing to put myself in the posi-
ton of urging him to do what he
thinks would be against the interest
of party, but If he should change his
mind about the matter and consent
to the arrangement you propose, Il
would please me very much to debate
the quest on % free raw material
with him at Atlanta whenever II may
suit his convenience.
A Gainesville, Tex, special to the
Constitution states that Senator
Bailey forwarded a similar telegram
direct to Mr.. Bryan at Lincoln.
Mr.. Bryan has not replied to the
invitation.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

me a well woman.
and / would like 10
tell the whole world
Of it. / suffered
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
and fearful painsin
my back. HAD the
best doctors and
they all decided
that ! had a tumor
in addition TO my
female trouble, and
advised an opera
ton. Lydia r.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
REGISTRATION DAY TUESDAY,
OCTOBER, 8. e. sss

"Are the Wigstones people who
seem to have any taste for the. fine
arts?"
81 should think they were, They
have the finest collection of stems in
this n.''-Chicago RecordHefald.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

SO sensitive are some Of the sizes
mographs II two were mounted on
the roofs of high buildings on oppo-
site sides OF busy street they
would show that the buildings bend
slightly toward one another when
traffic is heaviest.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

More than $4,000 900 miles of
wire are used by the people of the
United States in communicating with
each other over the various tele-
graph and telephone lines. enough
to encircle the earth at the equator
more than 600 times.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Honesty may be the best policy,
but lots OF people think that their
ability &c dodge the police is Just as
good
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Rodd-Would you call that terri
BILE looking picture a water color?
.Greene--Yes. a muddy water color
Yonkers Statesman.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

Sillicus--Bjones boasts OF being a
free thinker.
Cynicus--Ah. then, of course, he
isn't married. philadelphia Post.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30
AFTER
SUFFERING
ONE YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

Milwaukee, wis. Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has made
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

state of Maryland, which has just
about half that number of horses.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-09-30

This is sad world to those who
90 hunting for pleasure.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-26
FATHER FOUND AFTER
al YEARS, DIES IN WEST

vICKSBURG. Mich. March &C.
Daniel Rischel, Of this city, who learn.
ed last week that his father. who had
been missing for 81 years. was alive
in Colorado. returned yesterday with
his corpse. Twenty minutes before
the son reached Delta. Col. his father
breathed his last. The parent. learn
ing that his son had left Michigan for
the west. packed his belongings to
accompany him back home. The night
before the son arrived In Delta the
house where the parent lived caught
| fire. While endeavoring TO save his
trunk from the burning building. a
blood vessel burst in the fathers
head ard ne died the next day.
Thirty years ago Jacob Rlschel was
prominent farmer and miller here
His wife died, leaving him a large
/ family OF children. and shortly after
her death Rischel disappeared. No
trace OF him was ever found, and II
was supposed he was dead.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-26
KIMMERLE MUM
ABOUT TESTIMONY

JACKSON. Mich. March 26.-
Charles II. Kimmerle, Of Cassopolis,
testified before the grand jury In the
prison investigation yesterday after
noon. What testimony he gave or
what transpired during his presence
before the grand jury Kimmerle de-
clined to say, further than admitting
IL had TO do with an alleged improper
use OF the parole system with regard
to a prisoner in whom Mr.. Kimmerie
was interested He was ip the jury
room but a short time. When he left
he told the newspaper men that he
had been cautioned to say nothing re-
garding his testimony.
Others examined by the grand jury
we're Foreman ]. E. Buyers and VIII
liam Cooper. OF the trip hammer shop;
Prison Physician Pray and Philip
Carrollton, formerly a member OF the
grocery Arm OF Carrollton ana
Windle.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-26

the item went through. A represen'
tative OF a voting machine company
appeared and showed figures that 81
per cent OF the cost OF the machines
would be saved each year by cutting
down the size Of election board, doing
away with the counting board and
having no recounts. This lid aot sat.
isfy everybody. however. Aid. Grin /
ley said that a votipg machine had
worked badly In his ward once, Aid.
Watson wanted to buy only one ma
chine to a ward. Aid. Allan wanted
two TO a ward and Aid. Koenig de-
sired to put the whole matter over for
a year. But the whole amount was
finally allowed to stand.
The mayors automobile was finally
cut out and he was allowed $1,000 for
automobile hire instead.
Adj. Shapland made a fight to keep
the salary of Secretary Schreiter down
to s2,100, but other aldermen GeclareG
that IL Schreiter was worth no more
than that the salaries of department
secretaries should all be reduced. The
item went in at 1880.
Despite the opposition OF Aid Goes
chel. the appropriation OF $1,000 for a
custodian OF public buildings was in
serted in the estimates.
Controller Doremu- made an argu
ment for $4,000 for inspectors TO check
up the work of tire various depart
ments. The aldermen did not seem 70
be satisfied that he had got any re-
sat from the $1,000 allowed him for
that purpose last year, and the ap-
preparation was cut out neatly and
will despatch. Aid. Watson insisted
that u this secret service fund were
allowed II would sooL be necessary 20
establish a third set of inspectors -
watch the controllers men.
Engineer Fem, on Belle isle bridge.
was given a boost in salary to 800
per month.
Estimators Cranshaw, Fry and Jth
ers were on hand 70 watch the work
OF the aldermen.
The council meets again Friday at
ternoon TO. work on the budget.