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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
To Construct Harbor

wATSONVILLE. Cal, April %
Colonel John Bddle of the corps of
engineers has been here looking over
the port of jacksonville site for a har-
Dor to be constructed in the bay of
Monterey. The plan involves the con-
struction of a breakwater and the for
nation of a lagoon inside.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Decrease Of Crop in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kas., April 23.-Secretary
F. D. Coburn of the state board of agri-
culture, in a statement issued today
says that there has been decrease of
10000 acres in wheat in Kansas as
compared with last year. He places
the acreage at GAIA, 900, and the aver
age condition at So per cent
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Two Chinese to Be Deported

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Customs In
spector OGallagher has seized two
Chinese in a box car in the Wabash
freight yards and turned them over to
Chinese Immigrant Inspector Plummer.
The Chinese will be given a hearing
next week. Inspector Plummer began
an investigation at once in an attempt
to discover the identity of the snug
glers who are sending Chinese emil
grants across the Canadian border.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Banker Goes to San Quentin

SANTA ROSA, Cal, April 23.-Ed-
ward S. Rowland, former cashier of
the Bank of Healdsburg, was sentenced
today to six years in San quentin by
Judge Robertson Rowland confessed
to a shortage of $3.50 900, then pleaded
not guilty and stood trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-24
Earthquake Causes Friqht

LISBON, April 23.-There was vio-
lent shock of earthquake here today.
The ground rose and fell in wavelike
motion buildings swayed and number
of them We're partly demolished. The
populace fled in panic to the streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
W-WzDENSEOW
BY FLORENCE BosARp LAWRENCE

nebulous day dreams of what he would
like to be when he grows up-an
autoist one day, a clown another, a
hunter, a baseball player, cowboy,
pirate.
OF the artists who make illustra-
tions for young folk there is probably
no other who combines in equal degree
with Mr.. Denslow the gifts OF
abounding humor, bold and mastery
skill in drawing and a genius for dec
orative effect. His fame was long ago
established by his drawings for "The
Wizard of o." and his color books
for children such as Father Goose"
"The House That Jack Built" Hump
ty Dumpty," etc. But this series, as
he himself declares, represents the
best work he has ever done, and 1t
cannot fail to win wide popularity.
When I Grow Up. Pictures and
verses by w. W. Denslow. New York;
the Century Co.
A handsome new holiday edition of
Guielma Zollinger's story, Maggie
McLanehan," has just been issued
with twelve full-page cclor illustra-
tions made by Florence Scovill Shinn.
The book relates an interesting, hu-
morous and inspiring story of the life
of a brave little Irish girl, whose sue
cess as a breadwinner brought upon
her head the prosecutions of some
worthless relatives who wished to
adopt her by force and appropriate
her earnings. There is no preaching
in the story but it is, nevertheless, an
inspiration to old as we'll as young
readers. This book has had marked
success in the regular edition, and to
meet the continued demand for it this
more pretentious issue has been made.
Maggie McLanehan. By Gulielma
Zollinger. ew York. Chicago A. c.
McClurg & Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

w ITH this tempting introduction
wv the "Tales of Wonder lead
W the reader through a land
wherein all nations mingle, all Great
ures live and all rulers govern. There
is no scene of wonderment, no realm
of enchantment nor spell or witchery
which is forgotten in these stories
The stories by writer's of assured
standing in the literary world are
many of them quite new, while others
have appeared some time since in va
rious literary periodicals.
The stories are catalogued in the
table of contents as of these nation
alities: Scandinavian, Chinese, Gaelic,
Japanese, Southern Indian, Persian,
Celtic, German, Dalmatian, Russian,
Spanish, French Portuguese, English,
American Indian and German.
This, the fourth fairy tale volume in
the Crimson classics, is edited by Kate
Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald
Smith. 1t will be found delightfully."-
interesting to the child from 10 years
up to that age when children cease to
love fairy tales. Can any one tell me
when that is? I have forgot.
Tales of Wonder By Kate Douglas
Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith
New York: Doubleday: Page & Co.
Myra Kelly has written so many
stories of New York's school world
especially that portion which has to do
with foreigners, that a tale which
shows light-heartedness and frivolity,
merry pranks and finally pretty lit
tie love interest seems almost entirely
outside her usual style.
The quaint humor which makes it
self so keenly felt in the Jewish and
Irish types introduced in her little
Citizens" and wards of Liberty" is
not absent when she is relating the
adventures of a couple of girls who
go to New York to study art.
The experiences which follow them
and their big faithful Irish cook and
housekeeper are fully as funny and
as entertaining to read about as
though the heroines were dirty-faced,
ragged little girls
The invention of an aunt, who eXer-
cises a protective care over Elizabeth
is one of the features of the book, and
mothers and representative friends
must certainly be convulsed with
amusement over the description of the
Kindergarten class to which Elizabeth
is unwittingly introduced.
The story is a clean account of the
lie of two unusually bright and
adaptable students and will entertain
and amuse all readers.
The Golden Season. BY Myra Kelly
New York: Doubleday. Page & Co.
A new funny book by the famous
illustrator of "The Wizard of OF" is
for big boys and girls. as well as little
ones 1t is the book of a man who
has never grown up-the cleverest rec
ord yet set down of healthy lads
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
ABOUT PRIZES FOR HONORABLE
MENTIONS

j. Competitors in any contest are !
i entitled to a handsome book prize i
!. when tt cir work has received hon. i
4 orable mention three times. j.
:. They must claim the prize, sub i
b. mitting copies of their letters, sto- !
! ries or limericks. =
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
JUNIOR BOOKS

When you read the Tales of Wonder
Set your name these verses under;
Then, the crimson chart in hand,
Sail away to fairyland.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
GRACBY CHILDBRS
MUST BB REMOVED
WARRANTS SWORN OUT TO
LEARN WHO MUST PAY
VR 1T.

Who is responsible for the removal
OF the wreck OF the steamer Gracey
Childers from the city wharf? This
question Is a puzzle to some OF the
city officials and to determine IT, a
warrant has been sworn out against
Barrett a. Bonds TO compel them to
remove Il. and the case will be tried
In the police court tomorrow.
The steamer burned several months
ago. and during the low water the
wreck has not been such a menace to
river traaic. but II is important to
river craft that Il be removed before
nigh water. The wreck was owned
by the Tyner line, OF Nashville. and
Ia was sold TO Barrett & Bonds as
salvage. They have not removed II
and It is said will not do so unless
compelled by the courts. The wharf
is public and there is question
whether the city is liable TO remove
IT, City Solicitor James Campbell.
Jr.. is undecided about the point OF
law. and the board of public works
decided 10 have the warrant sworn
out and the responsibility of the re-
moyal OF the wreck determined.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
STONE WORK ON
TH8 POSlOPFICB
ACCORDING To THE CON-
TRACT.

Stone for the remodeling of the
postofiice is expected to arrive this
week George Moore & Sons, of
Nashville, secured the stone contract
for 81 1900. and according To their
contract the work must begin this
week. Measurements for the stone
have been taken. and IL will be cut
at the quarry. when received the
stone will be ready to be set in place
with little delay. The contractors
have told Postmaster Fisher that the
exterior work will be rushed and
completed before inclement weather.
Il has been learned that Chris
Kanzler a. Son. of Evansville, Sc
cured the contract for painting and
all of the exterior work in the post
Office. No official notification OF tho
award has been received, hut a Pa
ducah bidder learned that the Ev-
ansville firm secured the contract.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Secretary of State Knox Waited Until
Everything Was in Readiness For
War Department to Act.
SHIPS AND MEN ARE AVAILABLE TO STRIKE AT
ONCE AGAINST GOVERNMENT OF PRES ZELAYA
Several War Vessels Already In Ncaraguan Waters and
Marines Are Stationed Convenient Points to Embark

Washington, Dec. Ut is practically certain there will
be immediate and vigorous military demonstration by
the United States against Zeaya and what left his
eminent The scathng letter last night by Secretary
Senior Rodriguez charge daffars of the Zeayan govern
men in Washington is believed to be the forerunner of
order from the department. despatchng troops to both
the Atlantic and Pacific Nicaragua The letter was
delayed until all readiness for the demonstration
Eight hundred marines assembled at League island
navy yard Philadelphia ready to sail at notice
the cruiser Prairie which also will carry 3nch field
pieces 100000 rounds of ammunition tents, camp
and other field supplies.
At Panama the Buffalo is ready to leave with 400 ma
rines, who doing duty in the Canal Zone.
Already four of in Nicaraguan waters The
Vicksburg at Corino the Marietta at Bueield and the
Des Mones and Tacoma at Port Limon The New Orleans
is under steam at San Francisco expecting be ordered
Nicaragua in few days. -5~s
From these, it is believed could be landed force of
tackles and marines sufficient to cope with Zeayas army,
Estrada's forces aiding. - !. sasss
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
SHORTAGE OF CARS
DELAYS CITY WORK

Shortage of railroad cars has caused
an indefinite delay In the construc-
ton of the new central fire station,
on Kentucky avenue adjoining the
city hall. Mr.. G.. X. Davis, who is
experimenting the work, has from a
reliable source learned that the heavy
traffic on the railroads between here
and st. Louis has resulted in not
enough cars to handle the business
and the roads are endeavoring TO get
cars. Work on the fire station has
progressed up to the second floor. II
cannot be pushed farther until the
white ensmeled brick is received from
|St. Louis manufacturers. However,
the car is expected at any time with
enough CT the brick TO complete the
interior walls of the first floor.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
CorOner's Verdict.
POLICEMEN'S BONDS
WILL BE EXPENSIVE

In order to gain the patronage of
the Paducah police department, the
Illinois Surety company, of Chicago,
is figuring on a reduction of the
schedule rate per $1,000 for bonds.
Chief James Collins received a letter
from G.. r. Matthews, representing
the company, stating that the rate
has increased to $3.50 per $1,000,
which is $3.50 more than the officers
are paying at present. Mr.. Matthews
said an effort is being made to re-
duce the rate. The rate now being
paid by police officers is IS and the
Illinois Surety company's rate of
nearly $40 last year caused the men
to make bond with another company.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Board VIII Inspect streets.

The board OF public works will in
spect the grading and graveling OF
Fountain avenue south of Broadway
and OF the grading and graveling of
the alley between Farley place and
Meyers street next Saturday after
noon The board will inspect Foun-
tain avenue at 3:15 o'clock and the
alley in Mechanicsburg at AIS
o'clock. Property owners having any
objections to the city receiving the
work are expected to be present and
make their complaints known to the
members of the board.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
SPORTSMEN FORM THE
MUCH TALKED-OF CLUB

The Davis Hunting and Fishing
club was organized last night at a
conference of local sportsmen and pre-
limlnary arrangements were discussed
1t is proposed to incorporate the club
at $500. A site on the C. B. Davis
farm, in Livingston county, has been
chosen for the cub house. where the
members will remain while hunting
and fishing. The officers are; Gus
C.. Singleton, president; DR.. J. s.
ITroutmau. president; Ed Rivers,
secretary. c. e. Gridley, treasurer.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
REV. MR.. MAYORS
MOTHER IS DYING

The Rev. w. j. Naylor, pastor OF
the Paducah Methodist circuit, re-
ceived word this morning that his
mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Naylor. is diving
at Brownsville. Tenn. and he left
this afternoon to be at her bedside.
She Is 76 years old, and year ago
was expected to die. Her husband
died ten years ago. Besides the
Rev. Mr. Naylor, the children are:
n. A. Naylor. at whose home his
mother resided; Gus Naylor and
Mrs. Matte Co'tart. of Brownsville
is. B. Naylor, of Bells, Tenn, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Mills, of Ell Paso
Ark.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
MASONS WILL FEAST
ON 'POSSUM FRIDAY

Members of the Paducah lodge of
Masons will be guests of the Lone
Oak lodge of Masons Friday night.
The Paddcah party will leave the
Fraternity building at $50 O'Clock
on the street car and at the park
will be met with conveyances. After
the degree work has been performed
the Lone Oak Masons will entertain
with a possum supper. A glorious
feast is anticipated. as some of the
Paducah Masons have as keen appe-
titles for possum and taters as Presi-
dent Taft
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
G. r. DAVIS AND JACK
COLES CLOSE CALL

G. X. Davis. superintendent of the
improvements to the city hall and
new fire station, and Contractor Jack
Cole, narrowly missed being killed
outright yesterday when heavy
asst iron pipe rolled from the attic
If the third story of the city hall,
grazing Mr.. Davis back and touch
ng the right leg of Mr.. Cole. They
were on the third floor when sudden
y the pipe came laundering down
Had II struck fraction of an inch
loser they may have met THEM
heath. Both consider themselves
lucky in escaping.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Has Luck Enough.

Hammond. Ind, Dec. 2.-While In
a somnabulistic sleep, on fast Lake
Shore train today. j. NJ. Ashcraft,
aged seventy. of Red Key. Ind,
walked of the train while II was
running sixty miles an hour. near
Chesterton, Ind. and was practical
ly unlnjured. lie fell On a parallel
track. and while getting up was
struck by another train. lie receiv-
ed slight scalp wound, and was
able to continue his journey.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
ENJoINs NOISY WORSHIP.
Georgia Congregation ordered Ia
stop shrieking and Shouting.

Rome. Ga. Dec. Judge Moses
Wright. of the Superior court today
Issued an Injunction restraining the
members OF the Broad Street Metho-
dist church from loud singing,
shouting, shrieking or. crying out, "
The injunction is sweeping in its
character and Judge Wright ordered
that ii be rlgidiy enforced.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
MAI. ELLITHORPB,
SKIFF BUILDER,
DEAD In SHOP
Ike Lockwood, His Old Part.
ner, Finds His Body AL.
ready Cold.
Distorted Features Indicate
Agony Of End. y
FATHER WEALTHY CONTRACTOR

His features contorted az II he had
died in agony, Major Ellithorpe,
widely known in Paducah, was found
cold in death this morning at s
o'clock by Ike Lockwood, a former
partner, n his skin shop on Second
street between Washington and Clark
streets. Ellthorpe was lying out
stretched on a bench in the skin shed
and had been dead several hours.
Death is thought to have been the
result of liquor fits, which he was
Subject to. There were no bruises or
marks of violence about his person.
The body was viewed by Coroner
Frank Eaker and later removed to
the morgue of Mattil. Ehnger &
Roth, 1870 South Third street. and
prepared for burial. Notice to rela-
tives was a shock as well as to his
many friends in the city.
Mr. EllIthorpe was a native Padu-
cahan and son of William f. Eli
thorpe, 4 wealthy contractor, who
died several years ago. He had never
married and for many years had en-
gagged in the skiff building business
with Ike Lockwood. His desire for
liquor overpowered him and he had
often been in its clutches, resulting
in spasms. It Is presumed he wan
dered into the skiff shed last night
and died in a paroxysm He was a
man of powerful physique.
Surviving him are three sisters and
one brother: Mrs. William Martin.
of Metropolis. ILL.,; Mrs. Monroe
Krewson, of East st. Louis, ILL.,; Mrs.
Joseph Mckee, of st. Louis. Mo-. and
Mr.. William F. Ellithorpe, of 53S
South Eighth street, Paducah. Mrs.
Alex Culp is a niece. No arrange
ments have yet been made for the
funeral and it probably will be held
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Ellithorpe
was not a member of any church. but
the family are Methodists. Mr.. Eli
thorpe was so years old.
Coroner's Verdict.
Exposure and excessive use of
alcohol" was the verdict returned tn is
afternoon by Coroner Frank Eaker's
jury in the inquest into Mr. Eli
thorpe's death. held at Roth's under
taking parlors at 2 O'Clock.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
COMMONS PASSES
ASQUITH MOTION
BY Big MAJORITY
Then Adiourns Amid Cheers
OF Partisans Of British
Ministry.
Declares Lords Violated The
Constitution.
AND RIGHTS OF THE COMMONS.

London, Dec. 2.-Premier
Asquith's resolution, declar-
ins that the lords rejection of
the budget constituted a
breach of the constitution and
a usurpation of the rights of
the house of commons, carried
this afternoon by a vote of $40
to 1874. Tremendous cheering
greeted the result. After the
vote was announced, the house
adjourned.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
LIVELY BIDDING THIS
MORNING FOR TOBACCO

Lively bidding characterized the
sale OF loose leaf tobacco this morn
ing at Bohmer's loose leaf house. AT
the sale $4,000 pounds of the weed
were offered and sold. Owing to the
competition the price was high. The
highest price was $3.50 a hundred,
while the lowest price was $500 a
hundred. Sales will be held every
morning and much tobacco Will be
sold this week, as many farmers are
selling their crops.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
T.. l.. ESTES IL RENEWING
OLD ACQUAINTANCESHII'

+. l.. OLiD Estes, who lived in
Paducah 81 years ago, and Is now
hTng in TT. Worth. Tex. is in the
city for the first time since leaving
here. He is visiting his nephew. j.
F. Estes. 1899 Harrison street. and
will also v,sit some friends in the
country before returning home. He
has been renewing old acqualntances
today. and has found many Of the
friends of his youth still here.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
COMMONWEALTH AGAINST
SMEDLEY IL DEFERRED

The suit Of the commonwealth of
Kentucky against Hiram Smed'ey
and his bondsmen. the Title Guaran-
ty and Surety company, was con-
tinued until the February term this
morning in circuit court. The state
Is suing to recover about $4,000
exclusive of interest and penalties
due the state by Smedley's defalca'
tons while county court clerk.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Aaron Hurley Dying

Ex-Patrolman Aaron Hurley is re-
ported dying at his home, near Ninth
and Tennessee streets, and today
friends were permitted to see him.
Mr.. Hurley has softening of the brain
and his condition for weeks has been
serious, although he was able to be
out on the streets last week. A re-
lapse has set in and he is not ex-
pected TO survive.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Abstract Company Finishes.

After three years work the Padu-
cab Abstract and Title company has
finished the work of copying the
deeds. mortgages and wills filed in
the county court clerks Office. An
abstract of every deed and mortgage
was made. and It il the only company
in the state outside of Louisville
with abstracts of the public records.
For the last three months a large
force was kept busy copying the rec
ords.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02

The report of the Riverside hospi-
tai for the month of November
bears out the physicians in their
statement that Paducah Is healthy.
1t was one of the quietest months
with the nurses and physicians in
Paducah's history. The report Isl:
November City patients. IA;
private patients, 1; city patients re
ceived. II; private patients received
"a; city patients treated, 81; private
patients treated, 25; city patients
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Robert Potter Buys Farm.

Col. Joe Potter will return tonight
rom Kelsey, where he has been with
lis son, Robert Potter, who has
purchased a farm. consisting of 800
,cres In Caldwell county. Mr.. Pot
'er until recently resided at Heath,
but sold his farm and has now pur-
chased a fine farm at cost OF sl2,-
100 In Caldwell county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
Former United States Sen.
ator. Who Recently Return.
ed From Isthmus, and First
Executive Of Strip.

Washington, Dec. 2. (Spec-
ial. Former Senator Joe
Blackburn's resignation as
governor of the Canal Zone
was accepted today.
SEN J. G. Blackburn was appoint
ed to the board Of canal commits
sioners in 1907. He was the only
civilian on the board. and had charge
OF the civil administration. His APP
pointment came soon after he was
succeeded in the senate by Senator
Paynter. when the Beckham regime
IN Kentucky was at its zenith. Dur
Ing his career as senator, Joe Black
burn made many personal friends on
the majority side of the chamber,
and II was high Republican influence
that secured him the appointment.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
PURSE OF 100000
FOR THE Big MILL
TEX RICkARD AND JACK GLEA-
SONS CONTRACT COVERS
PICTURE RIGHTS.

Hoboken, ~ j., Dec. 2.--Tex Rick
ard and Jack Gleason will stage the
Jeffr.es-Johnson match Their bid
of guaranteed purse of $1'11 900
and two-thirds the picture receipts
was accepted this afternoon. II must
be held in Utah Nevada or Califor-
mia.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
UNWILLING GROOM
SEEKS HIS FREEDOM

A. J. Goode brought suit in cir
cult court today for divorce from
Gertrude Peayton Goode, whom he
said he was compelled to marry in
this county January 30, last. He
said they resided in Ballard county,
and her brothers compelled him TO
marry.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
seat sold for 500. 900.

New York. Dec. "A stock ex-
change seat sold today for $4,000,
establishing a new record price. The
old record. made several years ago.
was $4,000. Yesterday one was
transferred at $4,000.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-02
BURNED AT STAKE.
Negro Preacher Who Fatally Shoots
White Man, Lynched.

Cochran. Ga, Dec. John How
ard. a negro preacher, who shot and
fatally wounded w. b. Booth, near
here. was last night captured five
miles from here and burned at a
stake.