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The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19
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1 Mrs sam T. White has return from a visit to Hopc>
 Mr. and Mrs. Will Trevillion have returned from a visit tC relatives in Montana.
 Arthur Westmoreland, w. E Orner and Nat Martin are spend ing today in Little Rock.
 Mrs, W F. Agee of Hope came up this morning to attend the Sunday School Convention at Main Spring.
 Mrs, D. M, City returned home last night after spending several weeks in Louisiana visiting rela- tives and friendsI
 A.ex Warmack of Willisville left this morning for Little Rock to attend the band concerts there today and tomorrow
 Thos, C.. McRae, Jr, and Jas R Began are attending the meeting of the fire insurance men of Ar | kansas, at Little Rock today HART has just received a big lot of ladies and mems umbrellas, regular SIPS and 50 values. which he will sell at S1.OO. Look at them and be your own judge.
 Mrs. Moncrief is offering all her spring and summer hats at a big reduction and you should see her stock fly ou are in need of a stylish hat, or any millinery novelties.
 w, G. Stainton and Roy Stain ton left yesterday for Little Rock to witness the events there today consisting of band concerts, and the arrival of the new Arkansas river packets.
 Chancery court will adjourn for the term today Most of the cases presented to the court will be taken under advisement, or ar gued by briefs and no important decisions have yet been rendered.,
 The Nevada County Teachers Institute closed five days session yesterday afternoon, and the 1O5 teachers who were en- rolled are leaving today for the r respective homes throughout the county,
 Lost-On road between Court House and Steels bridge on Car ouse creek one black leather purse containing about $14. = Finder please return to this office and receive further proof of owner- ship and reward
 MT. Robert l. Jarvis was th:s morning placed in the Nevada county jail. having been declared insane and wiM remain there un- til some arrangement can be made to place him in the state hospital for nervous diseases
 Today is Emanc patton Day, and most of the colored people of Arkansas are celebrating the e. vent. The big day this year is at LeWisyille, and several thousand negroes are congregated there, Heretofore Stamps has been the Mecca of the occasion, but a change was made this year to LeWisV,gle.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19
READY FOR HARDWARE MEN

Fort Smith, June 19 The local arrangement committee is com p.etlng it's work preparatory to the opening of the tenth annual convention of the Arkansas Re- tail Hardware association. The meeting opens next Tuesday and will continue three dayd
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19

Gerald-I took a drink last night that went to my head.
 Geraldine Rather a lonesome trip.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19
JN0. I. NICHOLS
 Phone 157.

Drink Fan TaZ-the latest and best drinks at Hesterly's Foun tain.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19
WEATHER Tonight and Sunday, fair

Sun rises 4.52; Sun sets 7.1O; Moon sets 9.O3;
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19
Baker Drug Store
 The Home Of RexaH
EXcHSIve Groceries

We pay especial attention to our delivery. You get here just what you want in the grocery line, and you get it just when you want it.
 Our stock is fresh and kept so by constantly receiving new goods.
 Our prices are right, and we can probably save you something on your weekly or monthly oc on your weekly or monthly ac- count.
 Our service is as good as con- stant attention to every detail of the trade can make it.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19

"The drug store on the corner
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-19

Miss Ruth Spears of Magnolia is visiting her grandfather, Dr w. F.. Arnold
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
PADUCAH NAN MAY
SECURE CONTRACT
INTERIOR WORK OF POSTOF-
FICE MAY BE DONE BY
CONTRACTOR DAVIS.

After all Paducah contractor
may secure the contract for the in
terror work of the remodeling of the
postOffSce. The Evansville firm.
Chris Kanzler & Sons, which secured
the contract, has failed to qualify
and the government has written to
Contractor b. T. Davis. asking him
II he will take the contract at his
bid. which was about $4,000, and
was next to the lowest. At present
Mr.. Davis is in St. Louis securing
prices on a vault before he notifies
the government of his acceptance
The postofiice officials would be glad
to see a Paducah contractor recure
the contract, especially. since the bid
of Mr.. Davis was only a few dollars
higher than that of the Evansville
firm
The contract for the exterior stone
work has been awarded to Moore &
Sons. of Nashville, and the stone Is
now being prepared at the quarry
According to the contract the work
must be completed by April 80.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
D. A. MEACHAM NOW
CIRCULATION HEAD

Mr.. ID. A. Meacham has been APP
pointed circulation manager OF The
Evening Sun. effective January 1.
The position has been untitled since
Mr.. Sam A. Hill resigned 1t and went
to California. two years ago, when it
was consolidated with one of the
other executive positions. The big.
rapid Increase in The Suns circula-
ton the last two years, however. has
made 1t necessary to I'LL the place
with a man who can give all of his
attention to 1t. Mr.. Meacham has
been with The Evening Sun for ten
years in the circulation department.
and is well equipped for the place in
every way. Mr.. Grider Thornberry.
who has been with The Evening Sun
for six years. has resigned to accept a
position with the Lax Eos company,
and Mr.. Paul Malone has been APP
pointed to his position and will have
charge OF the circulation north OF
Broadway.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Slightly Warmer Here.

Last night was not so cold as
Tuesday night and warmer weather
is promised. Early this morning the
government thermometer registered
8 degrees above zero, which was G
degrees warmer than Tuesday night.
The continued cold weather yester-
day and last night seemed to cause
more trouble with water pipes and
more required attention this morn
ing. The river is not so full of ice
today. but 1t has clogged towards
the Illinois side.
Moderation in the weather set in
after daylight and the highest TEN
perature recorded today was 35 de-
grees. one degree higher than yes
terday. The weather man predicts
warmer weather beginning tonight
continuing Friday and Saturday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
WILLIAM WALKER is
ROBBED IN MEMPHIS

William Walker, a former police
man of Paducah. living at GIG South
Third street. was held up and robbed
by a negro in broad daylight Tuesday
Afternoon in Court Square. Memphis.
Walker was walking through the
park and was carrying IS in his hand
about $3.50 O'Clock when the negro
grabbed the money and made his
escape down Court avenue. Walker
was a moulder at Shelton's foundry,
on South Third street, before becom-
ing patrolman. He resigned about
six months ago after two months
service.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Slate Senator Conn Linn will
Introduce Bill Next
Session.
He Favors Normal School for
PaduCah.
HE WILL BE ELECTED AGAIN

Kidnapping will become a felony
with heavy penalty. II the bill State
Senator Conn Linn will introduce in
the legislature next week is passed.
and there 10 every indication that Il
will b.. Senator Linn arrived In the
city last night from his home in Muir
ray. and at l1:25 o'clock this morn
ing left for Louisville to prepare for
the senate, which will open next
week
Senator Linn said he has not
drawn the bill. but will introduce II,
and said that he favored a long term
In the pcnitentiary as the maximum
punishment TO- the kidnapers. lie
thinks that would be the best pre-
yentve OF the crime. lie entertains
no doubt that the bill will pass. as ne
raid a number OF representatives and
senators have expressed themselves
as favorlng H.
Favors Paducah Project.
When questioned by a reporter for
The Evening Sun. concerning other
bills he might introduce. he said: II
am heartily In favor OF the bill for
normal school In the Purchase. and
intend TO use every means I can 10
have the bill passed. II possible. Also,
! would like To see the new expert
ment station come to Paducah, for
anything the citizens Of Paducah
want ! am for. The appropriations
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
LIBERALS ATTACK
CONSERVATIVES
SAY THE MIILTARIST PROGRAM
MEANS VIRTUAL ENSLAVE-
MENT OF PEOPLE.

London, Dec. 30.-Contending
that the enslavement of the Engiis;i
masses is the ultimate object of the
Conservatives militarist policy.
Liberal campaigners are making a
vigorous attack on their opponents
conscription proposals, particularly
the widespread boy scout craze.
The latter movement was organized
by Sir Baden Powell, eighteen
months ago and enjoyed immense
popularity. Proclamations are is
sued. warning the masses not To be
deceived by opposition to the budget.
engineered by wealthy manufacture
ers and landholders.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
COMMITTEE WILL
BUY FURNITURE
FOR ALL OFFICES
Equipment OF City Hall Con.
sidered at Joint Meeting
Last Night.
superintendent Action is
Endorsed.
CITY CLERK is MOVING NOW

AT special meeting of the joint
finance and public improvement CON-
mittees of the general council at
the city hall last night Mayor James
p. Smith and Alderman Lackey and
Councilman Laly were authorized to
select new chairs for both the coun-
cilmanic and aldermanic chambers
on the third floor The COMMITTEES
ratified the action of Superintendent
George II. Davis in letting the con-
tract for the repairs of the old
benches for the council hall to Mr..
Neuman. The old benches will be
reprinted and grained. while Mr..
Neuman will build several more for
the aldermanie chamber.
Contractor Jack Cole was author
lied to receive bids for hoods to
cover the radiators at the city hall
while superintendent Davis was in
structed to have temporary lights
and chairs placed in the council
chamber at once.
City Engineer L. A. Washington
"uS duNhoi i1Cu " puICudSc Dlut
print frame and also a washing ma
chine for his Office.
Contractor Cole was instructed to
remove the casing from the city
clerks present Office and place 1t in
the city engineers office. The city
engineer will occupy the city clerks
office on the second floor, while the
clerk will remove to the Office on
the third floor.
Superintendent Davis was In
structed TO have ceiling constructed
In the attic of the city hall and also
have II fioored. Two rooms were
ordered built in the attic His action
In having railing, stand and plat
form constructed in the aldermanic
chamber was ratified as was his ac-
ton in placing wash basin in the
clerks Office.
The third floor will be ready for
occupancy in about two weeks, May
or Smith occupying the northeast
room of the third floor. His Office
will be re-furnished.
The elevator is expected from
Cincinnati next week and about ten
days will be required to install IL.
An elevator operator will be employ
ed, and already scores Of applications
have been made for the job.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
KEY MEMS STRIKE
BASILY SETTLED
TERMS ARE AGREED UPON WITH
BIG FOUR OFFICIALS AT
CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, Dec. 30.-It was an
nounoed here at noon by a commit
tee OF the Big Four telegraphers and
railroad officials that difficulties be-
tween them have been settled. and
no strike will be called. What the
terms of the agreement are Is not
yet announced, being held up until
after the meeting this afternoon be-
tween Vice President Darmody, OF
the telegraphers. and General Man
ager Van Wrinkle. of the railroad. II
is believed here this means a con-
eiliatory policy will be adopted by
roads in all threatened strikes
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Whole Country Cold.

Chicago, Dec. 30-The cold wave
practically holds the whole country
east of the Rockies in its grip today.
AT Chicago the mercury stands six
below. Indianapolis reports eight be-
low. the coolest in four years. Bos-
ton is two above. while severe cold
weather is reported in almost all
cities. Cold is making the handling
of traffic in the snow-blocked eastern
states difficult. Trains are behind
time.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
He Was Robbed at Memphis
and Terribly Beaten by His
Observation-Disclosures and
History Of Insurrection.

Wounded and pennlless, but cher
sizing credentials which show he is a
son OF the late General Antonio
Maceo, the Cuban patriot, Antonio
Maceo applied for admission to the
McCracken county almshouse. Al
though unable to speak but a few
words In the English language, Maceo
manages to communicate with people
and II Is apparent he is a man OF edu-
cation In Spanish.
A small volume. containing a his
tory Of the struggle OF the Cubans for
freedom from The tyranny of Spain,
Is the chief basis upon which Maceo
shows his kinship with General
Maoeo. Judging from the expression
on his face II Is with much pleasure
that he points to the illustrations In
the book and TO the deeds OF his
father. The book is illustrated with
etohIngs. and he pointed out the pic
ture OF his father. aud his grand
father. General Calixto Garcia. Among
the illustrations of the book Is the
palatial residence of General Maceo,
and the young Cuban's eyes fills with
tears as he looks at IL. and by gest-
ures signifies that ii was his former
home. There is a group picture. con-
tanning General Maceo. and by his
side young man whom Maceo points
out as himself. The features re-
semble his.
Maoeo appeared at the Office of DIR.
l.. Il. Young, county ply sician. yes
terday afternoon and applied for ad-
mission 10 the county almshouse. His
right foot Is injured ard owing to the
cold weather and The fact that Maceo
is pennlless. he was admitted. He
tries to make himself understood BY
speaking English and Spanish mixed.
and il Is evident that he has not been
In this country long.
he said he studied pharmacy In
Cuba He has a letter stating that
he was robbed in Memphis by high
waymen OF 500. Five OF his ribs
were fractured and his head injured
by his assailants and he was in the
hospital Is months. He was unable
to say how long he had been in Padu-
cab. In the letter he says he is try
ing to get TO Palm Beach. Fla. where
he will take steamer for Cuba.
Maceo says he was a soldier in the
Cuban army himself. He appears to
be about 25 years old, tall. erect and
OF slender build. His face is dark,
and at first glance he would be taken
for a negro. but his features are deli
cate and his hair Is straight and a
shiny black. People. who saw him,
were convinced that he is a Cuban
and believe in his story that he did
come from family of some note.
Maoeo will be kept at the county
until his foot has healed.
and then he will be allowed to go. as
he has signifed that he IL anxious to
return to Cuba.
On his coat Maceo wears several
medals. which were given to him for
the services he render d as soldier
in the Cuban army.
County Physician l.. L. Young has
examined Maceo and found that he
was suffering from exposure. His
right foot is swollen as the result
of frost bite. With proper attention
4 Is thought he will recover soon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
SCHEDULE is FILED
BY MR.. BEN MICHAEL

Ben Michael, clothing and hard
ware merchant on Broadway, this
morning filed his schedule of bank
ruptey. His liabilities amount to &c.,
419.26, while he lists his assets at
approximately $7.715. Some Of the
largest craditors are: Norvell-Shap-
leigh Hardware company, Of st.
Louis. sS25.21; Mechanics and Farm
ers Savings bank, of Paducah. $500;
Woodvine Clothing company. OF
Woodvine, N. j., $59s.25, and the
Rosenthal Clothing company, of New
York, 5000. His stock is valued at
$1,000 while he claims certain prop
erty exemptions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30

Biederman Grocery company s55.55;
j. r. Thompson, road supervisor
$S5S.S9; l.. w. Henneberger, s1.25;
East Tennessee Telephone company
ISi6.f7; Sanders Melsheimer, $44.SO;
w. w. Sacra. $40; w. E. Lindsay
$16.50; Louis Clark. SO; ]. S. Meyers
S13; j. +. Nicholson, IS.
The following were allowed com.
mittee fees: Magistrate Broadfoot
$12; Magistrate Blelch. s12; Magis
trate Knott, Sc: Magistrate Burnett
Sc; Magistrate Emery, SC.
A bill Of s111 was allowed for the
printing of the ballots for the last
election. The city will bear part OF
the expense of printing the ballots.
Present at the meeting today were:
County Judge r. T. Lightfoot, pre-
siding. and Magistrates C. I. Knott
John j. Bleich, c. w. Emery, J. II.
Burnett, Sanders Brooks, w. A. H.
Dunaway, G.. r. Broadfoot and F. F.
Gholson.
Several of the newly elected magis-
trates were present at the meeting.
The NV fiscal court will meet next
Tuesday for the purpose of organic
ing and beginning the work under
the new administration.
County Treasurer ]. C. Uterback
reported s24S.76 in the road and
bridge fund; county levy $S1.S7
The pauper fund is s746.01 over
drawn. Interest paid amounted to
$40, roo.
Judge Lightfoot stated that at the
next settlement Of the sheriff about
100000 will come in.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Estrada viii Send An
Ulfimaf1xnp TO Mudriz

Managua. Dec. 30.-It Is rumored
here that Estrada has sent an ulti
matum to Madrlz that the only con
.ditlons under which he would agre'
TO suspension of hostllities, and
ais proposed. attack on Managua, arc
the selection of man of the revo
lutlonists' choosing for president, oil
the calling of general presidential
election, the revolutionists to retain
their arms during the election. Meth
sr alternative. It IL believed, will be
accepted. In the meantime Madri'
S preparing for a battle at Acoyapa
:hould Estrada attempt TO reach
Managua by any other route Mad
siz's forces will be diverted to what
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
MISS BELLE KINNEY
DESIGNS MEMORIAL

Atlanta. Ca. Dec. 3O,-A design
for a suitable memorial to the women
of the Confederacy was selected here
by a committee of Confederate vet
erans named by Gen. Clement A..
Evans. at the Memphis reunion last
June All the southern states except
one were represented at the meeting.
Only two artists submitted designs.
Louis Potter, CT New York, who is
now in Atlanta. and Miss Belle Kin
ney, OF Nashville. The design sub
mitted by Miss Kinney was selected.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
NEW COUNTY OFFICERS
TAKE OATH OF OFFICE

BY next Monday the new admins
tratiOn will be ready TO assume
charge OF the county's business
Many of the officials have made their
bonds and this morning County
Judge r. r. Lightfoot swore in the
following officials who will take
charge of their Offices next Monday:
George W. Houser, sheriff; ]. A.
Miller. circuit clerk; U. S. Walston
magistrate First district; J. T.
Householder. magistrate Fourth dis
trict: Baxter Kuykendall, magls-
trate Eighth district; Henry Housr
jaller; C. w. Emery. magistrate
Third district: T.. b. Wren, surveyor
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
TAFTS GO TO NEW YORK
TO ATTEND WEDDING

Washington. Dec. 30.-President
Taft, his daughter. Helen, and son,
Robert, left for New York today to
attend the marriage Of Louise Taft.
daughter of Henry Taft. the presi-
dents brother. to George Hogg Snow
den. of Seattle. The presidents wife
is unable to go on account of her
health. Owing TO the recent death of
Mrs. Horace Taft. an aunt of the
bride, the ceremony will be a quiet
family affair. The marriage is this
afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
TONG WAR AMONG THE
CHINESE IN NEW YORK

New York. Dec. 3O.--An augment
ed police force is on duty in China
town today for fear OF Tong out
break. following the murder OF An
Hoon, a noted Chinese actor. last
night. The latter was formerly a
member OF -Four Brothers" tong.
but deserted to the On Long Tong
His assassination is believed TO be
retaliation for the murder Monday
night OF two members OF the -Four
Brothers" tong.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
OFFICE ATTIC FIRE Is
QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED.

A defective fiue caused a FIRE in
the attic at the Office OF the Lang
staff-Orme Manufacturing company
on South Second street, this morn
ing at 81 80 o'clock. The Central
hose company and truck company
No. answered the alarm, and with
a small stream of water extinguished
the blaze with only small loss.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
CreeI il Satisfied.

Washington, Dec. 30-Special Am
bassador Creel, leaving Washington
today for Mexico, declared his mis-
sion there was successfully accom-
plished and said the withdrawal of
Zelaya from the presidency settled
many problems connected with the
Central American situation.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
TYPICAL AMERICAN fPl
is NATIVE BERLINER

New York, Dec. 30.-President
Hadley of Yale announced at meeting
Of American Historical and Economic
association last night that the near
est representative typical Ameri-
can" he has been able to find in five
years search is not an American at
all, but a native of Berlin. He de-
clared 1--WE have much to learn from
the Germans, particularly in practi-
cal work.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
A Coal Famine.

Milwaukee, Dec. 30.-A car short
age of big proportions promises to
bring back the coal famine of the
northwest. Most of the coal is shipped
by way of Milwaukee. Dealers now
are 5000 ears behind their orders,
while the cold weather and snow,
which hampers the railroads, threat
ems to make conditions in Minnesota
and the Dakotas serious.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Cowling May Resume

The George Oowling and Ohio will
probably be able to resume their
trips tomorrow. The ice is clearing
In the river such that it Is thought
that these two packets will have lit
tie difficulty in plying their trade.
The ferryboat made her regular trips
today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
SWITCHMBN MAY
STRIKE FRIDAY
SAID TO BE TIRED OF WAITING
FOR RAILROADS To TAKE
ACTION.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Switchmen here.
according TO the statement of a man
close to The union officials, are grow
ing impatient over the negotiations
with the railroad managers commit
tee and threaten to strike quickly.
One labor official says the climax may
come Saturday or Sunday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
WHOLE COUNTRY Is
In GRIP OF COLD
EAST OF ROCKIES
All Records Broken in Far
South and For Years in
North.
Dakoats Fear An other Painful
Coal Famine.
CHILLY BLAST IN PADUCAH

Louisville, Dec. 30. Especial >
Reports from all points up and down
say the Ohio river Is frozen solid
and traffic is stopped. Kentucky
temperatures vary from below to
6 above this morning.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
Coolest I'm the South.

Birmlnsham. Ala, Dec 30.-This
is the coolest weather in history here.
II was IL above this morning In
tense suffering II reported in all por-
tons OF The south.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30

Commander Deserts.
San Juan. Del Sur, Dec. 30.-lt is
reported here that the, commander
Of the government troops at Acoy-
apa has decided to DIN the revolution
lists. The report is accepted as true
here. If so Estrada will have no
difficulty in advancing on Managua.
II is believed this development will
cause Madriz to yie,d to Estrada's
demand for a general eection. Ami
bal Cheves, who was degraded and
imprisoned for his refusal to execute
Americans Cannon and Groce; left
Corinto for Panama, en- route TO New
York.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-30
BROOD MARES BURN IN
LEXINGTON STABLE

Lexington. Dec. 80. Especial >
Twenty brood mares burned In
a FIRE at Patchen Wilkes farm. The
loss was $4,000.