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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

The suicide of Carmichael has fur
nished Carthage. ILL.,, the second SEN
sation In sixty-four years. The pre-
vious occasion was the now historical
aynching of Joseph Smith. the Nor.
mon leader, and his brother, Hyrum
Smith. They were shot to death in
the old Carthage jail. within a block
of the home OF Miss Miranda Hughes
where Carmichael ended his exist.
ence.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
CONDEMNED 1IIlJlI MEN
ARE sICk IN COUNTY JAIL Al
JACKSON, TENN.
Difficult 20 Find Out About Condi-
ton Of the Reelfoot Lake Night
Riders.

Jackson. Tenn. Jan. 15.-It is un-
derstood on good authority that Gar
rett johnson, Sam Applewhite. Ar
thur Cloar and lid Burton. four
light riders. who are now In the
county jail under death sentence.
have been more or less seriously ~
for the past two or three days with
tonsilitis. The authorities seem loatA
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
RIVER NEWS
River Stages.

River stage at Z o'clock this morn
ing, 9.3. The river here has been on
a stand since yesterday morning. In
dications are for a rise coming out OF
the Ohio.
All steamboats, were compelled to
tie up last night on account of the
heavy fog. A light wind began blow
ing from the north about 3 O'Clock
and cleared the atmosphere in a short
time.
The Dick Fowler was compelled to
tie up at Mound City last night and
arrived in port this morning at $500
o'clock. She left on time for Cairo
and will return tonight at $40
O'Clock. The Dick had a number OF
passengers and did a good freight
business.
The John S. Hopkins. which was
due in and out for Evansville, was
delayed by the fog and did not leave
Evansville until SIS this morning.
she will be due in port again tomor-
row.
The Joe Fowler will be the Evans.
vile packet this afternoon. She will
arrive from Evansville and return
Immediately after unloading and load
ing freight.
The steamer Kentucky arrived yes
terday afternoon from Riverton, Ala.
and all way landings with several
cars of lumber for Brookport. She
went on to Brookport yesterday and
viii return today. The Kentucky
will receive freight tomorrow at the
until O'Clock in the even
ing, when she will leave for the Ten
nessee.
The Royal arrived in port this
morning on time from Golconda and
returned this afternoon at O'Clock.
she did a good freight and passenger
business.
The George Cowling was in port
twice today from Metropolis and re-
turn. She did a fine business.
The boats that will come down the
Ohio and go on to New Orleans with
to attend The Mardi Gras
are the Queen City, from Pittsburgh,
The City OF Louisville, from Cinein-
natl. and the Island Queen. from
These boats will leave
their starting points on February 5
and will take passengers at all land
ings on the way to New Orleans.
The 1. n. Hook left early this morn
ing for the Cumberland with several
empty barges after a tow OF cross
ties for Joppa.
The Chancey Lamb went to Joppa
this morning after her barges. She
will take her tow and go up the Cum
berland after ties.
The Harth arrived from Cairo to-
day with two empty barges.
The Egan should be In this after
noon or tomorrow with a big tow OF
empty barges from the Mississippi
for the West Kentucky Coal COM
pany.
The Margaret is due from the Ten
nessee with a tow of ties for the
Aver G. Lord Tie company.
The Reaper and the Harvester are
expected in this afternoon or tomor-
row from the Caseyville mines with
20 barges OF coal for the West Ken
lucky Coal company. O
Official Forecasts.
The Ohio at Evansville and MI
Vernon. will continue rising for two
days. At Paducah and Cairo, VIII
continue falling during the next Ss
hours.
The Tennessee. from Florence 20
the mouth, viii continue falling dur
ing the next "a hours.
The Mississippi at Chester and
Cape Girardsau. will probably rise
during the neN "a hours, though the
changes viii be dependent upon the
of ice.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

just compose themselves until we
find out who are city treasurer and
license inspector. we think they will
suffer no inconvenience, and even II
Mr.. Walters should win his suit. he
will take the amount the license in
spector and the mayor say he shall.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

eral days ago and further particulars
about the matter he stated that he
aid not care TO make n statement
The reporter then called at the Jail
but was referred 20 DR.. Hamilton
The jailer said. however. that he had
admitted DR.. Hamilton to the night
riders cells several times.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

to give out any information in refer
enee to the case.
DIR. Frank Hamilton. physician for
the supreme court prisoners. TO which
these men have appealed In hopes o.
saving their life. stated that he had
dismissed the cases. When asked
further as to the mems condition sew
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

Some snow and Ice; some cco;er
weather noticed this week." says the
Cadiz Record, which is hopeful sign.
A year ago the Record would not
have dared notice anything like that
for fear of the night riders.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

Let us not forget that the imme-
date question is whether congress
will SO restrict the secret service men,
that they cannot be used In ferreting
out land thieves and rebaters.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

We sincerely trust nothing will be
done TO cripple the city financially.
so that such meritorious enterprise
as the Home Of the Friendless will be
uncared for.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

Why, 10 be sure, those senator's,
who are abusing Roosevelt. are his
friends. Hadn't thought of that
Foraker and Tillman--Old Roosevelt
guard, isn't II!
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

ignoring Washington weather, Ted
dy will not be conscious of much
change when he enters the African
jung,ez.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

that is curiousf'
be added. $50
ply Grouch h.
Aud you are
Baroness Do
brayaY
There's moth
In 3 III u c h I'm
that" said So
ply. "Ill tell
you all about
that soon II we
have time. To
n b I I can
think OF moth
ing but mon
seigneyR Mr..
Williamson has
extracted the
bullet. but I'm
afraid he's very
Mr.. Williamson
settled-one wa,
your
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15

Read. "a jiffy. easy to prepare;
a good. hearty breakfast, is Mrs. !
Austin's famous pancakes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
December. 1908.

Average for December, 1903. .5126
Average for December. 1907 1919
Increase ,.............. 1907
Personally appeared before me
this Jan. 1. 1909, R. d. MacMillen,
business manager of The Sun, who
afirms that the above statement Of
the circulation Of The Sun for the
month of December, 1908, is true to
the best of his knowledge and belief.
My commission expires January
10, 1912.
PETER PURYEAR,
Notary Public McCracken Co.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
Daily Thought.

The best way to teach a virtue is to
live it.-Frothingham.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
you DON'T HAVE TO WAIT

Every dose makes you feeibetter. Lar-ro
keeps your whole insides right. Sold on he
mon back plan everywhere. Proc .
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-15
| ChAPte-I
Iwentycisl,tt

TT was late at night, and quiet reign
ed in volseni-the quiet not OF Sc
curity. but of ordered vigilance. A
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
KIRBY SUCCEEDS VAN CLEAVE
10 Expected to Continue Policy OF
Predecessor

New York, May 2e.-Ratification of
the new officers chosen by the NOM
mating committee, discussion of re-
ports Of committees and a banquet
were on the programme of the con-
cluding day of the annual meeting of
the National Association of Manufac-
turers In this city. The nominating
committees choice of John Kirby, Jr.,
of Dayton, o.. as president and the
other officers SO selected was gener-
ally accepted by the delegates and
the members looked to Mr.. Kirby to
continue the contest undertaken by
lanes w. Van Cleave against labor
legislation regarded as inimical to
their interests.
The report OF the committee on
immigration declared that public
sentiment in the United States on the
whole appears to be In favor Of Sc.
lection rather than restriction OF I'M
migration. having no objection to q
considerable amount of immigration
II of a desirable quality" The prin
ciple which Is embodied In the pres
ent immigration laws was approved
BY the committee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

Folsy's Honey and Tar y q safeguard
against serious results from spring colds
which inflame the lungs and develop
into pneumoniA. Avoid col nterfeits BY
insisting upon having the. genuine Fol-
ey's Hooey and TAI, which contains no
harmful druRaJ, 81. Andsrso
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
COLONY TO SUPPORT
TEN MILLION PEOPLE
Jews Plan Extensive Settlement
in MesOp0tamla.

New York, May 20.--Details Of the
contemplated establishment In Meso
potamia of the largest Jewish colony
the world ever has seen have been
made public.
Announcement was made of the
combination in support OF the project
of international Jewish organizations
which never have acted together be-
fore That the new movement has
financial resources in excess OF $780,
100000 and that the country which 1t
Is proposed to turn into a Jewish col.
ony will support population OF 10.
10000 are indications of the extent OF
the enterprise.
Men in this city who are interested
In the latest movement toward the es.
tablishment OF a Jewish colony said
credit for having united the various
forces in support of this elaborate
plan should be given to Jacob II.
Schiff and Israel Zangwill
Private advices from London tell OF
q meeting Of the Jewish Territorial
organization, at which Mr. Zangwill,
Sir Andrew Wingate, Meyer Spielman
and others declared that in the settle
ment of Mesopotamia IL TO be found
the solution of troubles which have
beset the Jews since they we're dis
persCd from Palestine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
PRESIDENT TAFT
IN THE SOUTH.
Attends Unwilling Of Statue
on Virginia Battlefield.
lAUDS NORTH and SOUTH

Couples With Every Tribute to Union
Soldiers Eulopy of the vaior Of
the confederates-Decia War Be.
tween the States Had to Be
Fought and That Enduring Good
Had Come Of It.
Petersburg, Va. May 20.-Paying a
tribute alike to the soldiers of the
North and South President Taft
witnessed the unveiling of an heroic
statue In bronze erected at Fort Ma
hone, on the Petersburg battlefields,
In memory Of General Hartranft and
the Pennsylvania volunteers who fell
In the stubborn fight about this out
post of the Confederate capital The
president arrived in Petersburg short.
ly after O'Clock In his private car,
the Olympia. which was detached
from the regular Washington train at
Richmond and was run as a special
from there. The president went i'm
madiately to Fort Stedman, where a
tablet was unveiled, end then proceed
Cd to Fort Malone. where he made
his first address OF the day.
The day was warm, but the sky was
overcast throughout the morning and
the heat was not seriously felt The
president coupled with every tribute
to the Union soldiers a eulogy of the
valor of the Confederates.
I'VE could not dedicate this beau
tiful and enduring memorial" he de-
clared Ito the volunteer soldiers of
Pennsylvania with such a sense of its
Justice and appropriateness had they
not been confronted by an enemy ca
pable of resisting their assaults with
equal vigor and fortitude. Pennsyl.
vania's pride must be in the victory
achieved by her men against so brave
resolute and resourceful an enemy"
The president declared that the bat
tie between the states had to be
fought and that enduring good had
come OF it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
WORKING FOR PEACE
THROUGHOUT WORLD.
Purpose Of Conference at Lake
M0h0nk, n Y.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y. May 20.-Lim-
itation of armament and the perma
neht establishment of peace through
out the world by arbitration of inter
national disputes is the purpose of
the Lake Mohonk conference on in
ternational arbitration. which is in
session here. More than 900 men,
prominent in educational, diplomatic
and business circles, attended the
conference, which will be in session
for three days. Nicholas Murray But
Ter, president Of the American
branch of the Association for Interna-
tional Cancellation. presided and in
an opening address said that the great
est obstacle to the limitation of arma-
ments appeared to him to be "the in
sistence of England on what 1t calls
the two-power naval standard"
Professor Samuel T. Duttop. secre-
tary of the Peace society of New
York, In an address on the Needs OF
a More Effective Organization in the
Peace Movement" declared that the
situation which the conference faced
was more critical than two years ago
and that the long voyage Of the
American battleships had placed US
in false position before the world.
Other addresses on kindred topics
were delivered by DR.. George w
Kirchwey of Columbia university AL.
bert X Smilty and DIR. Benjamin f,
Trueblood of Boston, secretary of the
American Peace society.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

the work of building this line went on
to It's finish mainly because of the en-
ergy and faith which Mr.. Rogers APP
piled to the achievement of his pur-
pose.
His death coming so soon after the
end of this work and before he saw
the fruit of his labor in the develop
ment of the section served by his
road is regarded by his friends and
associates as regrettable ending OF
4 brilliant career.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

Death Of Il. u. Rogers Not
Wholly Unexpected.
APOPLEXY CAUSE OF END

Mad Suffered From Same Ailment In
July, 1907, and Had Since Placed
His Affairs in Order in Event Of
Another Attack-Last illness Of
Noted Capitalist of Only an Hours
Duration.
New York. May 2o.-The death of
Nenry H. Rogers, vice president OF
the Standard Oil company and a
etockholder In various other corpora
Mons, while sudden was not wholly
unexpected, as Mr.. Rogers had been
In declining health for several years
and at one time In 1907 his condition
was serious. Mr.. Rogers rose as he
usually did about q. m. At o'clock
he complained of feeling III and a
physician was summoned. His heart
action was weak and 1t was apparent
-. he was suffering from a stroke
Of apoplexy. This was the second i'll.
ness of this nature suffered by Mr..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

Rogers, the first having occurred in
July, 1907. In spite OF all that could
be done for him Mr.. Rogers sank rap
Idly and the end came peacefully at
o'clock.
Following the seizure OF apoplexy
In 1907 Mr.. Rogers began putting his
affairs In order and he has been out
Of the stock market entirely for
months. His interests In all OF the
corporations with which he had been
identified have been placed In other
hands during the past year. This step
was taken In order to safeguard his
properties In the even of sudden
death.
Was a Prominent FInanclor.
Mr. Rogers was for many years one
Of the most prominent finanoiers of
the country. He took leading part
In all Of the enterprises undertaken
BY the Standard OIL group OF cap,
italists, was vice president OF the
Standard OH company and was the
active spirit In the organization of the
Amalgamated Copper company, OF
which he was president up to the
Mme of his death. He also was inter
ested In q number OF railroads. serv-
ing az q member of the board OF d.
rootoss OF the Atohison, Topeka and
Santa Fs. the Chicago. Milwaukee and
o.. Paul and the Union Pacific The
news of his death came as . surprise
70 Wall street. Mr.. Rogers was at
the once Of the Standard Oil COM
pany Tuesday and appeared to be in
good spirits. His health has been
fAiling somewhat for several years
p1nt and he had curtailsd his finan-
DIAL operations to some extent on
that account, but he continued to per.
term the duties Of vice president OF
the Standard Oil company.
Tho death OF Mr.. Rogers follows
cloesly upon the completion Of the
great railway project to the accom-
plishment OF which the energies OF
his later years. his genius for organ.
isation and very considerable por
tion Of his private fortune was de
voted. This was the building Of the
Virginia railway, line which opened
up rich bituminous coal country In
West Virginia. extending 4l3 miles
from Do6pwatsr, w. Va, to tide
water terminal at Sewslls Point, Va
This road was distinctly an individual
undertaking OF Mr.. Rogers and he
personally bore the greater part Of
the cost of its construction, which haa
been estimated at $4,000. 900. Mr.
Rogers had embarked on his venture
SOME time prior to the financial panic
of 1907. which checked similar under
takings BY some Of the large rail
lsaA eesnpsniea & this eeaatsy. es'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
Federal Court uphe.ds Tax.

Topeka, Kan, May I0.-Judge POI
lock, In the federal court here. upheld
the law creating ths state tax board
and affirming a tax Of $3,16l.e a..
sessed by the hoard against the West.
ern Union Telegraph company. The
company brought suit asserting that
the assessment was excessive and at-
tacking the constitutionality = the
boards act
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
REPORT OF REFEREE FILED
Decision In Frank Gould Divorce Case
Expected Shortly.

New York, May 20.-The report OF
Referee e. C. Whitaker. who was ap-
pointed to hear the testimony In the
suit brought by Mrs. Frank Jay Gould
for divorce from her husband, was
submitted to Justice Gerard in the su-
preme court by Mrs. Goulds counsel
A decree was filed with the report
which the justice will sign should he
approve the report.
The papers were sealed and the
tenor of the report could not be
learned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
CHARGE or BRIBERY
Former Warden Of Michigan Prison
Accuses Chicago Man.


Detroit, Mich. May 20.-A Journal
special from Jackson. Mich, says ex-
Warden A. N. Armstrong OF the state
prison made an affidavit that Milton
A. DAILY Of Chicago paid Armstrong
$500 for helping get a lot OF sec.
ond hand machinery accepted for the
state binder twine plant as new ma
terial.
The ex.warden states that DAILY
who was agent for the Hoover & Gam
BILE Co. of Miamisburg. Ohio, told
him frankly that the machinery to be
shipped was second hand and said
that he would pay him at least 81. i.00f
for helping have 1t accepted by tbs
state. May 13, 1908. DAILY paid him
Armstrong stated. $1,000 for his as
kistance. M
Reouisition papers for DAILY ere be
ing prepared.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
WRECK SAFE AND BUILDING
Bank Robbers Get Away With &s,0Oc
at Cairo, Neb.

Lincoln, Neb.. May 20.--Bank rob
bers secured $1,000 from the Cairo
State bank, demolishing the safe and
building by three explosions. A wa
ter works bond election was carried
by one vote the day previous and fire
arms and anvils were used In the cele
bration. The explosions at the bank
were thought to be a part of the elec
ton enthusiasm and the alarm was
not sounded Sheriff Dunksl II II
pursuit OF the robbers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
BEGINS HIS TERM IN PRISON
Captain Peter c. Hains Taken to Sing
Sing.

0tfHs
New York, May 19.-Captain Peter
G. Hains, Jr., was taken from the
Queens county jail to Sing Sing prison
to begin what will be term OF at
least eight years unless an appeal
taken by his counsel results in new
trial. No effort was made to prevent
his transfer to Sing Sing. Eugene N.
l.. Young, one of Hams attorneys,
said an appeal would be taken to the
higher courts in the regular way.
When Captain Hams left the jail In
custody of a keeper his bearing was
not materially changed from his first
appearance in the courtroom. He
walked beside the keeper In a dazed
manner and showed no evidence OF
emotion. On the way to the Grand
Central station he neither recognized
nor spoke to any one. None of his
relatives was at the jail when he
departed.
Duty Remains the Same.
Washington. May 2o.-Changing his
amendment, which had originally
placed linotypes on the tree list. 20
as to provide q duty OF 10 per cent.
Mr.. Paynter asked for vote, and tha
amendment was defeated. IS to 4s.
Messrs. Borah. Bristow. Brown, Burk
ett Clapp. rolllver, La Toilette and
Nslson. Republican,. voted with the
Democrats
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES

Armenian Refugees csrars1N From
Adana, Asiatie surtsy.
Mersina. Asiatic Turkey. SlaS 90
Edward l. Nathan, the American con
sui at Mersina. has returned after q
three days visit to AdanA He NJ orts
that the military are new controlling
that city and that confidence gradu-
ally Is being restored. Sewers thou
sand Armenian refugees have left
tho camps established Tor them and
are returning to their somes. . these
are still standing. and II not TO the
vineyards. They are going - under
military guard
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
KILLS SISTER AND SELF
Double Tragedy Follows Attempted
Arrest at Mitchell, s. d.

Arrest at Mitchell, 5. D.
Mitchell, 8. D., May 20.-As the of
ficers of the law were about to seize
w. c. Gray, aged forty-five, an old
resident here, he grabbed his sister,
Edith Gray, suspended her to rafter
in the garret and shot and killed her
with a shotgun. He then blew his
brains out.
Gray had been living with his sis
ter and three children here the past
four years. Gossip has had much to
say and recently complaint was made
by some of his neighbors.
He was In a field plowing when
the officers came into view, but went
into the house as soon as he saw
them. They soon heard the shots and
upon investigating found the two
bodies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
MILLIONAIRE SWIFT WEEDS

Hopes With Young Helrees u La
fayette, N. Y.
New York. May 20.-Julian w.
Swift. nephew OF the multimillionaire
meat packer OF Chicago. and mil.
1ionaire In his own right. who is
known In New York as : man about
town. was married In Hobokcn Mon
day night to Mise Mary Emma Mil.
Ter, beautiful young heiress oi
Lafayette N ". whom he met only
three weeks ago.
The pair eloped from the Hotel
Knickerbocker and hurried 70 Ho
bolken IN large touring car. Only Z
lev of their intimate friends went
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
FAMOUS RESORT BANKRUPT
Moulin Rouge at Paris Forced e
Suspend.

Paris, May 20.--The Moulin Rouge,
probably the most famous resort in
the history of Paris. has been de-
clared bankrupt by the tribunal OF
commerce. or late the vogue of the
resort has been steadily decreasing.
owing to the work Of the purity cru
saders. who have brought about the
elimination of some Of the sensational
dances that were the chief features OF
the place.
The various managers Of the con-
Germ have made fortunes In It, but
many more have met ruin In trying
to conduct It ON Q lavish scale neces
sarv to attract tourists.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

One Of Five Defendants Falnts Whss
Verdict is Read.

Verdict 10 Read.
Kansas City, May 20.--A jury In the
federal court found e. 8. Horn, Frank
H. Horn. John e. Horn, Raymond p.
May and f. II. Snider guilty Of using
the mails to defraud In promoting the
Central Mining and Development oon.
pany OF the Two Queens" group Of
gold mines In Arizona.
The penalty is fine of $500 or i'm.
prisonment for eighteen months. or
both. Notice was given for motion
for q new trial. =
n. s. Horn tainted when che YER.
dict was read.