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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
COY. PARDONS NAN
WHO SERVED PART
OF TERM IN JAIL

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 4. (Speci4|
In pardoning a prisoner named
wig from Louisville six months
fore the time for his sentence
pired, Governor Wilson held
Ludwig was confined in the Loui}
jail six months before beginning
sentence In the penitentiary
conviction through no fault Of
The governor says in the future TN
served in jail under such circun
stances will be deducted from PEN
Tertiary sentences. s 8
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
School began again this NOR

School began again this morning
after the Christmas vacation with a
good attendance. There were several
new students entered the school from
out of the city. although the second
semester will not begin until Febru-
airy. Miss Anna Bird Stewart. a mem
Der of the High school faculty, who
went 10 New York during the Christ
mas vacation, was the only teacher
that did not rep(rt for duty. but SUI
|perintendent = Carnagey received
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
MRS. HAMS WROTE
LETTER TO ANNlS
TO AVOID HAMS

Flushing. l.. l.. Jan. 4.--Cross-ex-
animation of General Hams was COM
pleted after letter Mrs. Hams wrote
to Annis telling him that Peter had
discovered everything and warning
Annis to avoid Hams. bad been IN
troduced. The general swore he con-
sidered Peter irrational. Thornton
testified in his own defense and made
an excellent witness. Only brief
examination was held before recess.
He described how Peter came to his
home before he knew Peter had re-
turned from the Philippines. and act
ed like a crazy. man. He told Of hiz
wife's confession. Thornton f3pk
him % <I'sI< ffthef a n. 49,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Councilmen Meet.

The new board OF councilmen will
meet tonight at the city hall and or
ganize by electing president. II is
believed that no other business will
be transacted Mayor Smiths annual
message probably will be delivered at
a later session this month. Council
men AL Young and AL Foreman are
candidates for the presidency.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04

The first sale OF tobacco conducted
at Bohmer's loose leaf warehouse
since the holidays was held this morn
ing. about $4,000 pounds OF tobacco
being sold at prices that ranged from
$3.50 10 $3.50.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Continuance of Disturbances in
Southern Italy Leads Scientists to
Fear Further Disasters May Come
FLEETS MISSION.

Cairo, Egypt, Jan. Alive
hundred officers of the Atlantic
fleet arrived from Suez. Admiral
Sperry and his staff will come
later. The stop will be short, as
II is understood the feet Is to sep
arate and carry relief for the
various earthquake cities. The
supply ship CuIgoa has started
for Messina.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
New York City Gas.

Washington. Jan. 4.-The supreme
court oyerruled the decision OF the
New York federal court, holding New
York City's 80 cent gas law uncon-
stltutional. The court ruled that the
franchise is worth twelve millions
and cannot be considered an asset of
the company; four millions represent.
ing the difference between the 81 and
the so cent rate.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Six Have Balance to The1
y Credit-But Few Have y
8 Large 0verdrafts. =
Sinking Fund Grows Over
$1,000 in Year.
HOW 1908 BUDGET CAME OUT

Six departments of the city govern.
ment closed the year with balance
20 their credit. The lighting plant
water fund, general expenses, con.
|tingency fund, taxes and interest
The other departments closed with
slight overdrafts. the principal being
s7.S94.78 in the street department
caused by work carried over from
1907. and the hospital, which had an
|overdraft OF s4,s46.69.
What will be done this year, OF
course, depends on how well the gen
Ieral council and the mayor get to-
gether. II they work in harmony
there are a number of projects on
foot that will rebound to the credi,
of all More sidewalk work. street
improvements and a contagious hos
pital, with, perhaps. a fire station in
the west end are considered.
II is also thought probable that
the tax rate will be reduced suffi-
ciently TO allow for a sprinkling tax
of a small amount. Paducah streets
deteriorated during the drought this
last year. and the residents and ped 4
trians were greatly inconyenienced %
the dry dirt and filth blown about the
streets and into the houses.
Among the requests probably will
be new boilers Tor the lighting plant
and new fire station down town
Also the ramainfn0 halanoa 80 th<
floating debt will be wiped out. The
public library needs new wiring and
should have an unusually large ap.
preparation in order that its growth
and value may continue. The parl
board also, now that II has. made Z
start. will be able to go ahead i'm
proving the city this year, and ne
doubt. at least $1,000 will be giver
the board.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
GhouIs Horrible Work.

Va1etta Malta, Jan. Earthquake
refugees arriving here relate terrible
stories of pillaging by ghouls. There
were many pitched battles between
rescuers and grouls and over 600 loot
ers were arrested, but the pillaging
continues. Hundreds OF bodies are
found where the victims were killed
by knives, the work Of the ghouls.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
VIII Be Rebuilt.

Rome, Jan. 4.-CardinaI Naval,
who has arrived from Messina, an.
nounced that both Messina and Reg
gio will be rebuilt. While the de
struction is not exaggerated, the
commercial value OF the sites insures
their rebuilding. Citizens are deter
mined to re-establish the towns, al
though it will be the work OF a gen.
Grafton. Many smaller towns viii be
moved to other sites. Premier Gio-
litti supports Naval's views. He de-
mics that Messina and Reggie will be
burned. He says millions OF valuables
are buried in the ruins and every
effort will be made TO save them.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
EIks Give $1,000.

Colorado Springs. COLI Jan. Ar.
l.. Holland, OF this city, grand exalted
ruler of the Elks. wired $4,000 in be-
half of the Elks to the National Red
Cross association at Washington for
the relief Of the earthquake sufferers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
May Visit England

Birmingham. England. Jan. 49,
The Post prints the report nom so7
called authentic sources that Roos9
welt intends TO visit England brie
before his African trip. II nays
Longworths will accompany the u
TO England and remain there
the president Is IN Africa
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Green County Loses.

Washington. Jan. 4. Especial. y
The supreme court today decided
against Green county In the $780, 900
railroad bond case.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04

Chicago. Jan. 4.-Chicago's contri
button to the relief of the earthquake
sufferers in Italy reached s75. 500.
1t is expected by tonight the total will
reach s1D0, 900.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Presidents Right to Dismiss
Soldiers For Brownsville
Raid is Sustained by Su-
preme Court.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The suprpfne
court denied the petition for review
of the Twenty-Five million dollar
Standard Oil fine. This was asked by
the department of justice. II is a
victory for the Standard company.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
CHILDREN FIRE BARN.

burning hay on n barn loft
floor y not similar 20 burning
leaves on yard 10 have a clean
place TO play. and the attempt re-
suited In n FIRE alarm. Yester-
day afternoon some children
were playing In the stable OF Lee
Potter, 525 jefferson street. IL
was suggested TO set the loose
hay on fire. A match was struck
and the fire burned 80 rapidly
that the children were bewildeT-
ed, and could not stamp IL out.
An alarm was given from box
20. and the No. hose company
and the truck from station No. 4
answered the call. With a
pump the firemen extinguished
the fire with no loss.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
Senate Approves.

Washington. Jan. 4.-The senate
adopted resolution, approving the
appropriations to the earthquake vic
tins.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04
President Sustained.

The supreme court sdstsdI the
presidents right to dismiss nsx bl-
diers in the Brownsville naids II de-
nted the suit Of Oscar Reid to recover
his salary on account of his dismissal
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-04

are inveazgating the disaster. are con
fused by continuous disturbances.
They say the unusual prolongation
indicates that another violent up
heavaI is likely at any moment.
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Several Minor Shocks Have
Been Felt During the Last
! Twenty-Four Hours-Will
sbuild Cities.

Jan. 4.--Reports just re-
|ceive " that heavy earthquakes
were throughout the Lipari
isiande rombOhi Is In active erup-
ton, Is issuing but no fafali-
ties IN, reported. Official reports
say "a little damage anywhere
by u shocks. People. how
ever. II Erified. Scientists. who
Evening star., 1909-04-29
FAIL TO PRAISE YOUNG TURKS
HOUSE DECLINES TO ACT ON
GENTLE wANGER RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Randell Of Texas Snorts and Ses.
sion Is Brief-s'Short Horse,
Soon Curried."

1t was a case Of short horse. soon
curried"-the. bi-weelly session of the
House today. The gentleman from Texas
remarked that the twice-a-week sessions
remind him of the arrival Of the stage
that used to run between Chicot and
Bodoc Bottom, only not half as exciting.
There was hardly a corporafs guard in
the House when it met at noon.
Mr.. Wanger Of Pennsylvania offered a
resolution congratulating the Imperial
Turkish empire" on the peaceable acces-
sion of the new sultan, expressing the
firm trust that there would be no more
bloodshed and saying lot of other nice
things about the Turks and their govern
ment. He asked unanimous consent fol
consideration of the resolution.
This is too sudden" cried Mr.. Macon
Of Arkansas. IT object
ThereupoIA Floor Leader Payne allowed
it was. q good time to knock off and call
1t half a day, and he moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Wanger wanted to print his resoiu-
ton in the Record.
Then you ought to strike out impe-
riar," suggested Champ Clark. Its fool
ish to talk of an imperial empire
Mr.. Randell of Texas got in long enough
to deny that a whole edition of the Con-
gressional Directory had to be thrown
away because Mr.. Randell had been ac-
credited to Tennessee instead OF to Texas.
He produced documentary evidence from
Mr.. Halford that the delay in publication
Senate committees. His explanation was
accepted, and the House by this time be-
ing completely tired out. adjourned until
Monday.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
CHRIS. HEuRICH BUYS REALTY
INCREASES HIS HOLDINGS ON
NORTH PENNA. AVENUE.
Acquires Property Between 18th and
18th Streets-Purchases Of
Suburban Land.

Realty In the block between 18th and
18th streets northwest. with large 'front.'
age on the north side OF Pennsylvania
avenue, has changed hands.
The purchaser is Christian Heurich.
The owners were the heirs of the Travers
estate.
There will be no immediate change in
the uses of the property. The purpose Of
acquisition was to add to holdings in that
square owned by Mr.. Heurich.
The properties are Nos. 1918, 1911 and
1919 Pennsylvania avenue. The improve
ments consist of two one-story buildings
occupied for business uses. and three
story structure. The frontage is about
sixty feet. and the total area is 7.3as
square feet.
1t is thought that Mr.. Heurich paid
about $40 per square foot.
Yesterday deeds were placed on record
by which various members OF a syndicate
that owned an acreage property on the
Tenleytown road or Wisconsin avenue
decided their interests to Christian Heur-
ich, who was also a member of the syn
dicate.
II was a proposition to buy or sell from
Mr. Heurich. AS the other associates In
the deal wanted to sell and he did not.
when they received an offer for the en-
tire property he at once said he would
give that, and the deal was made.
The property is at the southwest corner
of Wisconsin avenue and the Loughbor-
ough road. 1t contains some seventeen
acres. and has a long frontage on Wis
conAn avenue, extending from the Lough-
borough road along the west side OF the
avenue as far south as the estate OF
John r. Mclean.
The consideration Is said to have been
something over 5000 per acre. The
property Is now entirely unimproved. II
is said that Mr.. Heurich has no plans
except to hold II.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Increase Of Prices.
TO SETTLE STRIKE.
Denver Commercial Bodies and
Building Council Agree.

DENVER, April OF. L. Bartlett,
chairman Of the committee Of fifteen.
which represents the commercial bodies
OF Denver, appointed to effect a settle
ment of q threatened strike by the Build
ing Trades Council, announced last night
that an agreement had been reached and
that the strike would be settled by noon
today. The Representatives Of the General
Contractors Association. the Master
Builders Association and the Brother
hood OF Carpenters. who are opposing the
Building Trades Council. deny that any
agreement has been reached, however.
The trouble has grown out OF = dis
pute over the employment Of Brother.
hood carpenters, who are not affiliated
with the Building Trades Council. which
has threatened to call out the members
Of ell the building trades May IL Broth
erhood carpenters continue to be employ
ed. The strike, IL called. will involve
about 5000 men and contracts aggregating
100000. The general contractors and
master builders associations have en-
tered into an agreement to employ only
Brotherhood carpenters. and assert that IL
the other trades unions are called out
they will bring in workmen from the
outside to Ill the places OF the strikers.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
NO DIFFERENCE IN THE PRICE
SENATOR NELSON'S VIEWS
ABOUT THE LUMBER TRADE.
Refers to President Taft's Stand on
Reduction Of the Tariff in
Speech Today.

Consideration of the tariff bill was re-
sumed Dy the Senate today. After Mr..
Rayner had made an exhaustive speech
in opposition to the general protective tar
III policy of the republican party Mr.. Mel
son took the floor to present his >objec-
tions to some of the schedules. He mani
tested especial satisfaction over the dig
covery by himself Of what he said were
numerous '.jokers" in the lumber sched-
ule. While ostensibly the rates of duty
on lumber were lowered, he said. they, in
fact were higher even than the Dingley
rates.
"Since my remarks here the other day.
said Mr.. Nelson, "some senator's have
said I am free trader. l don't mind
that: They may call me names as much
as they please"
Continuing. he quoted from speech
made by President Taft in New York In
1908. when he. said the President had
"come out squarely for reduction of the
tariff" and that course, he added, had
done more than anything else to make
him NEAR and dear to the people Of the
upper Mississippi valley
Increase Of Prices.
Speaking especially upon the lumber
schedule he quoted prices to show that
In seven classes of lumber the increase of
prices from 1900 to 1907 was more than
81 per cent. while the increase Of wages
was only from Is to 20 per cent.
"They say we have no lumber trust"
he said. 1--WE know that we cannot show
that the lumbermen have any written
agreement among themselves, but we
who are the consumers OF lumber know
Of them, it is all the same-there Is no
difference In price.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
BATTLE FLEET CRUISE CHEAP
ONLY COST $1,000, 900 OVER
NORMAL EXPENDITURES.
Returned in Good Shape-Repairs
Matter Of Policy Rather
Than Necessity.

Secretary Meyer told President Taft
today that the trip of the battleship feet
around the world. ending in February
last. had cost $1,000 600 above what the
expense would have been had the vessels
remained in American waters doing their
accustomed turns.
Secretary Meyer said he had seen an
article in an English publication saying
that the. results obtained from the cruise
had been well worth $25, 100000. which
the English authorities thought had been
the extra cost to make it.
Mr.. Meyer made denial of a story that
the ships had returned to this country
IN practically dismantled condition and
would have to be made over. The battle
ships needed no extensive repairs.
Repairs Due to Policy.
The fact that they are to remain at
the navy yards a month longer than at
first contemplated is due not to a need
Of more repairs. but to the fact that ma
terials needed in the repairs were not
available.
cided upon after extensive tests and ex-
periments In which the old masts had
been fired into by big guns.
The adoption of the skeleton masts with
decided upon after these tests.
Some of the ships will leave the yards
with only one OF these masts, because the
material for second mast will not be
available in time to complete the change
before the beginning Of the summer ma
neuyers.
Battleships All Serviceable.
''The story is ridiculous declared As
sistant Secretary Winthrop OF the navy
today. when his attention was called to- a
newspaper statement that the battleships
of the navy which circumnavigated the
world are virtual wrecks and that the
United States is today really without the
service Of that class of vessels.
The story went on to say the vessels are
being practically remodeled. their super
structures. with few exceptions, being re-
moved and the vessels being reduced to
the monitor type to allow them more free
board.
Mr. Winthrop declared that the battle
ships were in remarkably good condition
could have continued on a much longer
trip had 1t been necessary. It is a fact,
he explained. that portions of the super
structures are being removed, but this is
IN accordance with recommendations of
the various boards of the navy and in
policy.
Notices OF these changes have been
made from time to time The figure
heads on the ships are being removed, as
well as the after bridges on some ves-
sells. and also parts Of the forward
structures known as flying bridges, while
military masts are being erected
The difference in the water line made
by the changes, Mr.. Winthrop said, would
be less than an inch.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Strauss Estate Is Given the Widow
With Power to Will.

The will of Albert c. Strauss. dated
August 20. 1902, has been filed for pro-
bate. The estate is given to the widow,
Mrs. Lissetta Strauss, with power to will
or deed to his son Albert C. Strauss
premises Nos. 1922 and 1924 18th street
northwest. and to his sons. William and
Albert the country property belonging
to the estate. The widow is also named
as executrix.
BY the terms of the will of Bessie
Boone Cheshire. dated February II, 1909,
one-fourth Of her estate Is devised to
Alonso 7; Cheshire. one.fourth goes to
John A. Cheshire, one-eighth to John A.
Seaford and three-eighths to her other
heirs. Richard M. Little is named as
executor.
William O'MeaIey. by his will dated
April !. 1903, devised to his sister. Mrs.
Catherine Richards. house No. 727 1st
street northwest. with its contents. and
forty-one shares of stock. The Hotel
Francis. at Colonial Beach. Va. Is given
to another sister. Mrs. Margaret Smith.
The remaining estate Is to be distributed
among his heirs-at-law. Mrs. Richards
Is named as executrix.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
PENSION BILLS UPSET SENATE.
Senator Smiths Little Batch of liz
Causes Comment.

A flood of pension bills turned into the
Senate by Mr.. Smith Of Michigan had the
effect of upsetting the tranquility of that
body today. The bills were SO numerous
and were called off with such monotonous
regularity by the clerk that their reading
was suspended by query from Mr.. Nc
Cumber If there were that many old SOL
diers in Michigan.
II refer you to the G. A. r." Mr.. Smith
suavely replied. and then waited for fur
ther developments.
The Vice President was unable to tell
Mr.. Culberson just how many such bills
had been presented by the Michigan SEN
ator, but said he would have them count
ed II desired
II understand the senator has not had
time to count them," interjected Mr.. Nc
Cumber, who is chairman of the commit
tee on pensions, which caused general
laughter.
I'VE go through this same ceremony
every morning." protested Mr.. Clapp, who
pointed to rule providing for the
handing Of pension bills to the clerk
without reading.
The reading of the bills however. was
resumed and Mr.. Smith sat back in his
chair with an air Of evident satisfaction,
There were 112 of his bills.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
LANDS OPEN TO ENTRY.
Over 15o, ,ooo, 900 Acres Designated
by Secretary Of Interior.

The Secretary Of the Interior has desig-
mated approximately 157.l76.ao0 acres OF
land In the states to which the 320-acre
homestead bill applies rs coming within
the provisions Of the act. The lands are
such as are not susceptible of irrigation
from any known source OF water supply.
The regulations under which entries for
these lands are to be made were recently
approved.
The states In which these lands lie are
Oregon, washington. Utah, Wyoming,
New Mexico. Nevada, AriSona, Colorado
and Montana.
Approximately 20 per cent OF the area
designated In most Of the states. except
Nevada, is now held by individuals
through some color Of title. and 1t Is be-
Neved that q larger percentage in the
states Of Washington and Oregon will be
found to be 20 held. Were all Of the lands
designated suitable for entry there would
be approximately 1000 homesteads 6f
the enlarged area.