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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
MORE FLATS
TO BIZ BUILT
MIR. DAVID ROGER AND SISTER
tn ERECT THEM.

Another modern apartment house
10 be- known as the jefferson Apart
monts." Is TO be erected al 526 JEFF.
ferson street. adjoining the present
location OF the Chess. Checker and
whist club. by Mrs. Vernon Blythe
and brother. Mr.. David Roger.
The building will BE- two stories
Ia height and be constructed OF
stone aud brick material II will
consist OF four five. room apartments,
with all modern convenleuces. cleo
trio lights, gas. baths. etc. II VIII
also have large basement and be
heated throughout by steam. Con
tractor william y. Carnes has Sc
cured the contract and he will begin
az once 10 rare the present frame
building on the property and begin
excavations II will be ready for
tenants before fall. The site is very
desirable and in the central part of
the city and close to the business dis
trict Concrete walks will lead to
all street car Hines. Concrete walks
VIII lead TO and surround the build
ing The estimated cost was not
made known.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
LEARNS REPORT
HE WAS DEAD
Jim" ROSS. OF MARSHALL
COUNTY, VERY MUCH
ALIVE.

Very much surprised to hear that
he had drowned In the Tennessee
river three weeks ago. Jim Ross. OF
Marshall county. arrived In Padu-
cab this morning with a raft OF logs
for local lumber dealers lie is as
much alive or more so than he was
ten years ago and hasn't missed a
meal
Mr.. Ross lives about 35 miles
from Paducah on the Tennessee
river and month ago he left home.
going several hundred miles up the
river to make up a raft for Paducah.
An unfounded report got out that
he had accidentally drowned and his
family heard the news. Several
days ago he returned home and had
to pinch himself before he was con-
WINGED that he was really living
Many of his friends have not vet
learned different. Mr.. Ross SAYS he
isn't dead one by long shot"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
HUNTINGTON ROW
TO PASS AWAY
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SELLS THE
HOUSES-TO BE MOVED.

Huntington Row, which is west of
the Illinois Central shops, will soon
be a thing OF the past, as deal has
been completed whereby the railroad
company has sold the houses to Mr..
]. w. Hughes. In the row there are
ten houses, each being two stories
In height. and erected for two fami-
lies. They we're erected about 20
years ago when the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad owned the local shops
and the row was named after the
president of the company, G. p.
Huntington. They were erected for
the purpose OF accommodating the
employees of the company, but for
several years the property has been
unoccupied. According to the con-
tract, Mr.. Hughes will have the
houses removed in three months
He will tear down the buildings and
use the material to erect houses In
other parts of the city.
II is reported that the railroad
company will fence in the property
and It will leave the citizens nj
Worten's addition without an exit
to Broadway. without travelling a
long roundabout way Several times
there has been discussion OF the
city condemning property and estab-
fishing a street through the prop
erty, but the private street has al
ways been open TO traffic, although
il was bad travelling in winter be-
cause It was unimproyed'
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Are Eadeavoring TO Arrange
an Aviation Meet For
Next July.
That Is II Dan Patch Can't be
Secured.
WOULD BE VERY GREAT CARD,

II the Paducah Fair association
fails to close a contract with Henry
Savage, OF Minneapolis. MINI, for
his string OF fast horses including
Dan Patch. for the fall rair races,
September rs, 29 so and October 1,
deal may be made with owners OF
Iaeroplanes for an aviation contest as
substitute attraction. The horses
owned by Mr.. Savage are favored by
the directors. ii is said. and If Mr..
Savage can arrange his schedule at
his earliest convenience the deal will
be closed. Nothing definite is ex-
pected for several more weeks.
Dan Patch will be placed on exhi-
bltion only as the king Of PAGERS. He
established the record OF 1855 for a
mile. The other horses are Minor
Heir, George Gano. Lady Maud c..
and Hollywood Boy. In a recent let
ter to the association Mr.. Savage
said he expected these horses to es-
tablish new records here as they are
showing grand form this year.
An aviation meet here would prove
very expensive. but 1t would natural
ly draw record breaking crowds. The
association has received several let
ters from aeroists wanting to come
here.
This morning two runners owned
by J. c. Ayler and one owned by
Henry Plunkctt arrived from - La
'onia track opposite Cincinnati foi
he races here July 4 and :. 1.-TWO
runners came yesterday from Illinois
All told there are ahort 30 head OF
race horse flesh housed mp in the
stables at the West End track.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
American Ideals" The Title
OF a Brilliant Address by
Gifted Speaker.
A Good Crowd Attends the
Second Meeting.
TODAY is woNLAN's DAY.

The largest crowd that has wit
messed the Chautauqua, gathered at
the grounds last evening to hear the
concluding concert by the Parland-
Newhall company and the address OF
Hon. Jas. e. Watson. The opera
company opened the program by
rendering several of their best selec-
tons which were highly enjoyed by
all. and the Paducah music lovers
regret very much that their concert
last night concludes their engage
ment.
After a pleasant address of Hon.
Charles X. Wheeler, who is an old
friend of Mr.. Watson, he introduced
the speaker of the evening. Mr.. Wat
son took for his subject American
Ideals" He spoke for one hour and
a half and placed before his audi
ence the real American ideals for
which the country stands and for
which each individual should stand.
He dwelt at length on what he de-
clared to be the greatest ideal OF the
American people. the equality of
man. He also spoke of other admir-
able traits, such as intelligence and
business foresight, moral worth and
patriotism, but he believed that there
was no line drawn between rich and
poor. great and small and that this
principal, out of which the greatest
nation in the world has risen. He
also criticised the Democratic and
Republican political leaders. and also
tthe yellow journalism. Mr.. Watson
has great personal magnetism and
held the closest attention of his au-
dience throughout his entire speech.
This afternoon and tonight, the
Woman's club has charge of the pro-
gram. and under the management of
Miss Virginia Newell, two very in
teresting and enjoyable programs
will be presented. Her first enter
tainment began at 3:45 this after
noon and the second performance
will begin at 7:45. The most talent
ed singers in Paducah will take part.
is beyond a doubt that this will be
one of the most satisfactory num-
bers of the week. The ladies' will
serve lunch between the hours OF
$3.50 and O'Clock and the public Is
cordially invited TO attend and help
these worthy ladies in their under
taking.
Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 the
famous Castle Square entertainers
will appear at the Chautauqua. This
company has for years been making
Chautauqua work a speciality. from
one end of the country to the other
They will give another entertain
ment tomorrow night. followed by
an address of Hon. Lawrence B.
Stringer entitled, "The Spirit of the
Pioneer" Mr.. Stringer spoke at
the Chautauqua two years ago in
this city. and will be remembered az
most interesting speaker.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
CITY SBBKING
NBW ADDITION
To OAK GROVE CEMETERY;
MAY GET RIEKE
FARM.

Since the Jackson HILL property,
situated several miles from the city
on the IIinkieville road. has been
turned over to the Anti-Tuberculo-
sis league for the establishment OF
a tuberculosis colony, the city has
recognized the necessity Of an addi-
ItiOn to Oak Grove cemetery. Every
available burning spot for white
people has been used and only a
flew private lots are left. AS there
is no place for graves in the pau
per ground. the city mas have TO
cut the private lots for this use.
At the meeting of the general
council Monday night the cemetery
committee and the finance commit
tee was authorized to investigate the
advisability of the purchase of the
Reeke property, consisting OF S2
acres of high land, situated TO the
right OF Oak Grove and extending
TO the Cairo road. The property is
well drained. and although the city
will be unable to buy II this year.
il may be included in the 1911
budget and arrangements made this
year for the purchase. Mr.. Roy l..
Culley. representing the owners.
said today that several people had
been seeking the property and a
short time ago an Evansville man
was here i'm view Of purchasing II
for cemetery purposes. Mr.. Culley
said he would give the city prefer
ence in the sale. as he was for the
city first and last in all improve
ments. The committees of the
council will hold meeting soon TO
discuss the matter. With the pur-
chase of the property entrances
could be opened at the end of Foun-
tain avenue and also on the Cairo
road. The seven acres of ground re-
Gently bought by the city on Four
teeuth street will be reserved for the
colored dead II is said that the
Rleke property would cost several
thousand dollars.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
REV. X. A. TERRY WILL
COME FOR A REVIVAL

Arrangements were completed to-
day for the Rev. r. A. Terry. head
of the Moody Bible institute. of Chi
cago. to lead the revival at the First
Baptist church. beginning October 2.
In the securing of DR.. Terry the
church is unusually fortunate, as he
is a speaker with world wide repu-
tation. and there were several calls
for his services in October. He will
bring a singer. an assistant singer
a pianist. a private secretary and a
personal worker trainer. He has
conducted revivals in England. Eu-
rope and the United States with
splendid success. DIR. Terry is said
to be a splendid speaker and a won
derfully clear thinker.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
TAFT WILL WIN
SENATE WILL YIELD TO HIM
ON POSTAL BILL.

Washington. June 22-The postal
savings bill occupied the time of the
senate today. Friends of the senate
bill are protesting against accept
ance of the house measure, under
the lash. The president appeared
certain of a majority in the senate.
II he surrenders his demand.
the house bill will be passed. Test
votes on amendments indicated a
Taft victory big enough to isnure
adoption of the house bill. A num-
Der of senators who are opposed to
the house bill indicated they would
vote for It rather than go on record
as being opposed to the postal bank
system.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Two Fine Features.

Secretary Saunders A. Fowler. OF
the Commercial club. received a let
ter from Senator T. p. Gore. of
Oklahoma, this morning, stating that
the subject, Social Duty" select
ed for him for his address at the
Paducah Chautauqua, was entirely
satisfactory. The letter came from
Washington. ID. c. Senator Gore,
the blind senator" is one of the
most brilliant lecturers in the Unit
ed States. lie will lecture at the
Chautauqua Sunday and large
audience Is expected to greet him.
Senator Gore knows more about
constitutional law than probably any
other man in the country.
The lecture of Judge Lawrence B.
Strmger tomorrow night on the sub
.ect OF "The Spirit of the Pioneer"
will be the gem of the addresses
heard here this year.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Last Seen Across The River
Quarreline With a Strange
Negro.
Hat aud Coat Fou nd in Drift.
Ing Skiii.
FRIENDS SEARCHING FOR HIM,

Has James Miller. SO years old
OF Crawfordsyille. Ind. been the
victim Of foul play?
Millor's mysterious disappearance
Saturday night Is surrounded by
evidences Of his untimely death and
bis friends are alarmed. lie was
last seen In PaGucah Saturday night
between 10 and II o'clock. In the
saloon OF Ollie Doiglas with a
strange negro. whom he employed
20 help carry half-gallon OF
whisky across the river. II Is said
that at Brookport he was seen quar-
rcling with the negro over the price
OF renting skin. which was rs
cents. Both he and the negro have
disappeared as II the earth had
swallowed them.
The skin In which Miller re-
turned to Illinois from Paducah was
found floating In the river Sunday
morning II contained Mlllcr's hat.
coat. underclothing and the whisky
which he had purchased In this
city.
Miller was employed on owens
farm. just opposite Paducah. by I'D
Medley. lie had been working
there four weeks aud little was
known of him. other than his home
was Ia Crawfordsville. and that he
had no relatives. The skin In which
Miller came across the river was
Identified 49, that Miller usod and
the clothing was also identified as
his by Medley.
Miller was an freshman and Mr..
Medley. who came 10 Paducah to-
DAY and asked the aid OF The Even
Ing sun In locating Miller. " alive,
Is OF the opinion that he was as
saultcd by the negro. robbed and
his body thrown into the river near
nrookport The negro was un-
known aud has not been seen since.
\ watchout Is being kept along tho
river below Brookport for the body
In case Miller was drowned
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
CONGREsS GETS
SPEED RECORD.

Washington. June 22.-Another
speed limit In the matter of refer
ring a house appropriation 10 a com
mittee. amending II and returning
IL TO the senate. was made by Chair
man Scott. of the senate committee
on public buildings and grounds.
The omnibus public buildings bill,
carrying nearly $4,000, goo, which
was passed by the house at 10
O'Clock In the morning was received
by the senate at noon.
II was Immediately referred TO
the senate committee. and in the
next breath Chairman Scott an
nounced that he reported the bill
with amendments for new buildings
which aggregated more than So
600. 900.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
MORE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
kENrtCkN AVE. PLANNED

Another Improvement II to be
mad" on Kentucky avenue between
Third a "A Fourth street which will
add much % ~ present attractive
ness. since the rcmodeling of sew
oral buildings and the erection OF
the new central fre station.
Contractor George w. KatterIohn.
who owns the brick building at - /
Kentucky avenue, formerly used as
a mattress factory and saddle fac
tory. has taken out permit from
CITY Engineer Washington's Office TO
remodel the building A new front
will be constructed and the build
ing placed In good repair The
amount Of the improvement will be
about $500.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
TO FIX LIFT
LOWER CAGE OF CITY HALL
ELEVATOR COMES OFF.

Back to Paducah to install two
- rev elevators. win a s. hat aud TO
dctach the lower cage or death
trap" OF the city hall elevator. Col.
Charles W. Smith, or up and Down
Smith" as he calls himself. OF the
Warner Elevator company. of Gin
oinnati hove In sight this morning
Mr. Smith will be here several
weeks to install electric lifts at J A.
Rudy a SONG store and the new
Racket store on Broadway. and while
lcre he VIII carry out the instruc-
tons OF the general council. and
take on the lower cage of the city
hail elevator. A few weeks ago City
Jailer James Clark was caught In
the lower cage and narrowly es-
capped beng crushed to death lie
appeared before the council and
asked that the cage be removed and
his request was granted. when the
lower cage is detached II will be nee
essary 10 equip the drum" with a
longer cable 40 that the elevator
can descend to the basement The
elevator will be out of commission a
short time while the work is being
done
When Mr.. Smith installed the ele-
vator several months ago he bet
someone that the lower cage would
not remain six months. MT. Smith
has forgotten with whom he made
the bet and is anxious to know for II
means a pew I'D
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
ST. JOHNS DAY
TO BE CELEBRATED
MiSONS ARRANGE AN INTER.
ESTING PROGRAM
FOR 1T.

The program committee for thu
Masonic lodges met at the Frater
nifty building last night and adopted
the program for st. Johns day, tC
be observed here by the Masons Fri
day, June "a. at Wallace park. The
celebration will be participated in by
the Plain City and Paduoah lodges
and it will be the first annual cele-
bration One will be held hereafter
every year.
The celebration will draw thou
sands of lodges from all over West
Kentucky. In the afternoon. the
lodges will turn out to the ball game
at League park, and a basket dinner
will he spread at noon and at 6 p. m.
Ice water ani boating will be free
fall day, IN aGcition to other attrac-
tons. The lCll program is as fol-
Lows:
Dancing from 2 to 5 O'Clock Tin
the pavillion). Music by Deals band
all afternoon
10 to II a. m.-Grand reception
in dance pavilion. Lets all get
acquainted"
IL a. m. to IL m.@Races.
IL to 11:15-Fat mans race, 100
feet. first and second prizes GOO
pound and over).
1913 to 1i:3O-Fat ladies' race,
100 feet, first and second prizes
G50 pounds end over).
1880 to 11:45-Egg race; for
ladies only, first prize.
11:45 to l2-Tall and slim race
Gin savks), first prize (six feet and
iover).
IL TO 2 p. m.-Basket dinner.
2 to dancing-Band concert
to 5.
2 to Bail game. Picked team
from men on the grounds. Captains
Chief Wood VS.. Capt. Dave Roger
| (free-for-alD.
Chiliren's Races.
3 to 3:r5-Girls' race. age Z,
10; first and second prize.
S:15 to 3:30-Boys' race, age
TO 10; first and second prize.
$3.50 to 3:45-Girls' race. age II
to rs; first ard second prize.
3:45 to 4:0J-Boys' race. age II
TO 16; first and second prize.
to 4;3O-Old-time square dance
In dance pavilion.
4:45-Grand prize waltz IN pavil-
lion. for visitors only; prize given to
the best walters on the floor. The
Judges to be selected.
p. m.-B9sket supper.
s to IL p. m.-Dancing In the
pavilion.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
ARGUMENTS IN
BROWNE CASE
ARE BEING MADE TODAY By
THE DEFENSE.

Chicago. June Estates Attor-
ney wayman concluded his argu-
ments in the trial of Lee O'Neill
Browne this morning. He pointed
out the circumstances which he de-
clared corroborated Whites story.
Attorney Erbstein opened for the de-
Tense. Senator Lorimer and Browne
are said to have had trouble because
he wouldn't allow evidence regard
ing political plot to be introduced
az his defense. Browne refused to
take the chance. but Lorimer want
ed TO testify.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Labor Day TO be Biz
EVenf This Year

Whether the Central Labor Union
will observe Labor Day in Paducah
or have the celebration somewhere in
the vicinity of the city, is an open
question with the committee in
charge of the preliminary arrange
ments. The committee will select
the location in a short time. however,
and begin active work for the OBJ
servance of Labor Day. It IL ex-
pected to make this year the biggest
Of all former celebrations Excur-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22

sions by boat and rail will be run
into the city. and large crowd of
visitors is expected The committee
having in charge the arrangements
Is composed Of; Wood Y. Robertson,
of the Brewery Workers union; Don
y. Martin, of the Leatherworkers
union; otto Hamilton, of the Car
penters' union; Jack Logan. of the
Boilermakers' union; Pat Runyan,
of the Pipe Filters union.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
GRAIN AND ONERTON BAT
TERRY FOL; PADUCAH BRAVES

Another far sized crowd was out
this afternoon at League park IA
see Paducah take the second game
from the Iopkineyille team. Grain
and Overton were selected to work
for Paducah. while Manager Ray
chose Woodring, a former Kitten,
and Williams TO do the battery work
'or the IioapcrA Tomorrow a
double-heade will be played be-
tween the two teams. closing the
series. GWi1 probably will worl,
for Paducah n one OF the games
tomorrow.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
NATIONS DEFENSES
WILL Be GIVEN
CONGRESS- WANTS REPORT ON
PACIFIC COAST EQUIP
MENT.

Washington. June 22.--The house.
military affairs committee today
voted 10 make favorable report on
the resolution of Representative Nc
Lachlan. of California. calling on
the war department to show the
state of preparedness to repel an in
vasion on the Pacific coast. The
war department has signified Its
willingness to furnish congress with
a statement of the nations defenses.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
METROPOLIS REPORTS WORK
HAS BEGUN.

Metropolis. H.. June 90, Especially
1t is reported here that workmen
have started the work of laying the
steel on the Herrin Southern rail-
road Of the Burlington system. The
workmen started at Herrin and are
working towards Metropolis.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Warrant for Charlton.

London. June ga warrant was
issued here for Porter Charlton.
whose wife. Mary Scott Charlton.
was murdered at Lake Como. Italy.
The issuance of the warrant fol-
lowed request of the Italian gov
ernment, which holds that Charlton
is hiding in England.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
Ohio Democrats Endorse Harmon
For Presidency in the Convention
Renominating Him For Governor
Call Attention TO Good Work
He Is Doing in Ohio. But
Would Spare Him to The
Nation.

Dayton, June 22.-In a separate
report, the Democratic convention
endorsed Harmon for the presidency
here today. The endorsement OF
Harmon for the presidency reads,
1--WE invite the attention of the
nation to Judson Harmon. and the
work he Is doing. We can spare
him for larger duties. HIS fairness
and strength mark him as a man
to supplant vaccillation and weak
ness. The nation needs real man,
20 Ohio democracy presents and en-
Idorses him for the presidency in
|1912, Jud9on Harmon"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
PASSENGER BALLOON MAKES
FIRST TRIP IN GERMANY.

Friedrichshafen. Germany. June
22.-The worlds first aerial pas
senger cruise was made today. The
Zeppelin dirigible. deutschland. d"
Count Zeppelin commanding. with
10 passengers. sailed to Dusseldorf.
ESQ miles, in the required 10 hours
This marks the inauguration OF
regular service.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
THE KAISER, DONE UP IN
BANDAGES, ATTENDS RACES

Berlin, June 22.-with his right
Lex and right hand bandaged, the
former resting on large cushion.
the kaiser left for Hamburg today
to witness the boat races at Kiel.
He will board the royal yacht.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
GAYNOR ANNOUNCES HIS
LATEST REFORM ORDER

New York. June 22.-Mayor Gay
nor announced his latest reform last
night, ordering 800 plain clothes
men to don patrolmen's uniform.
only detectives under supervision OF
detective bureau may appear In citi-
zen's clothes,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22
THE WEATHER

The predictions and tempera-
ture for the past twenty-four
hours VIII be found ut the top
Of the seventh column ON page
tour
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22

Another of the few public auc-
ton non-assoclation sales conducted
this year will be held at the West
orn District warehouse, Second and
jefferson streets. tomorrow morn
ing About co hogsheads will be
the Offering.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22

London. June 22.-It has practi-
cally been arranged that the ccro-
nation of King George v will take
place about the middle OF May,
1911,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-06-22

Harrisburg, Pa, June 22.-Rep-
resentative John X. Tener was
nominated for governor of Pennsyl-
vania by the Republican state con
vention here today. The convention
endorsed the Taft administration.