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The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Southwestern Blizzard.

St. Louis. Feb.-The heaviest
snowfall of the season is recorded
this morning. In all parts. of the
southwest the Blizzard is raging with
redoubled fury today. Nebraska,
Kansas. Oklahoma. Missouri and
throughout Texas an average OF ten
inches is registered No hope for bet
ter conditions is held out by the 10
cal weather bureau. Traffic Is In the
worst condition of the year Trains
are hours behind schedules, some not
running at all. The temperature
here dropped 55 degrees since Tues
day. Now it is above. A CORES
ponding fall is noted at other points
in the snow belt. This IS the coolest
weather of the year, and a hard sleet
storm, the first in fifteen years IN
southern Texas. is reported from Gal
weston The orange crop there is
damaged by the sleet.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
STRING Or CARS
STRIKES AUTO AT
THE DEATH TRAP
DR.. Bradley's Enclosed Car
Stopped Just in Time to
Save Him.
Radiator Partially Wrecked
by Collision.
TENNESSEE STREET CROSSING.

stopping his automobile Just in
the nick of time, Dr. b. l.. Bradley,
who had DIR. j. b. Acree as a pas
senger, had a narrow escape from
death last night at the death trap,
the Tennessee street crossing Of the
Illinois Central railroad. Owing to
the binding snow storm, it was al
most impossible to see a string of
freight cars being pushed across the
street. and DR.. Bradley checked his
machine lust In time. The radiator
was smashed by the first cars.
Dr. Bradley was driving his coupe.
and was going west on Tennessee
street about $40 o'clock. Being
inside the enclosed auto, it was i'm
possible to hear the approaching
cars, and the machine was within a
few feet of the railroad tracks when
the string of moving cars was seen.
Brakes were applied quickly, and
the auto stopped just as the front
of the machine was caught by the
first car.
DR.. Bradley said that the automa-
tic gates were not lowered at the
time, and he thought that the cross
ing was clear. Fortunately the ma
chine was not damaged seriously,
and he was able to return to the
city on his power. The machine was
placed in the garage for repairs.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
At Chicago.

Chicago, ILL.,. Feb. IA severe
storm, amounting in some places TO
a blizzard, and bringing to other To-
calities a heavy downfall of snow
driven by a wind, almost a hurri-
cane in violence, swept over the
west. northwest and southwest last
night was reported moving rapidly
eastward.
The storm extended as far east as
indianapolis. Reaching into Okla,
homa with violent hail and sleet
downfall, and into northern Texas,
Kansas. Iowa, Arkansas. Missouri
and Minnesota, the storm played
havoc.
At Denver in the "a hours ending
today the temperature dropped 5S
degrees. In the mountains the wind
blew rs miles an hour. In Wyoming
drop of 63 degrees was reported
A heavy loss of live stock in Ok
lahoma was feared.
Seattle reported that northern Pa
cific trains due there were from
seven to fourteen hours late.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
AMERICANS MUST
LBAVE NICARAGUA
THIS ORDER is ADDRESSED TO
ADVENTURES IN BLUE
FIELDS ONLY.

Bluefields, Nicaragua Feb. IL
All American tramps will have TO
cave Nicaragua according to an or
der issued by the provisional govern
ment at the request of United States
Consul Moffatt, at Bluefields. The
order is in the interest of good or
der" 1t is said large number OF
American adventurers have arrived
In Nicam qua from an parts OF Latin
America. They are requested to
leave or to join the army. Many re-
NAMED in Bluefields and formed a
disorderly element. 1t is said Amer
lean gunboats are deporting many
and others are having on their own
accord now.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
WOULD HAVE DIED IN PEACE
HAD HE NOT BEEN FOUND.

Dead to the world and with two
brand new half pints Of booze bug
ing from his pockets, Jim Fowler.
colored, was found lying on the porch
OF the Hudson boarding house on
North Fourth street at 6 o'clock this
morning. The timely discovery was
made by Parolman Dalton and the
negro would have probably frozen.
He was packed" to police head
quarters and turned over to the city
jailer. In his pocket was found
s15.25. Fowler had not sobered up
enough to face trial in police court
and judgment of 81 and costs was
entered against him.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
"voices, Broke the Safe.

1t required strenuous efforts to get
into the vault in the office of Ira
Byerly. deputy stamp collector. in the
custom house after Nick Shutter. who
claimed he heard voices inside. fin
ished meddling with the combination.
All efforts to open the door with the
combination failed and ii was neces-
sary to tear hole into side wall Of
the vault The lock was removed
from the interior and will be re-
paired.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
FRANCE GETS WRIGHT PLANE
Lazarre Weller Presents Air Craft
to War Department.

Paris, Feb. 17.-Lazarre We1ler
has presented the Wright machine.
with which Wilbur Wright made the
notable flights at Lemans, to the min
istry of war. The aeroplane has
flown nearly 1000 miles.
Two dlrlgible balloons of 1,4O0
and 5000 cubic metres capacity. and
four biplanes equipped TO carry two
passengers and ballast. as weM as
one of the Wright type. Will be con-
structed for the war department out
Of a popular subscription of s52 900
raised by a Paris newspaper.
The regular cost of this aerial
fleet is s15O.O00. but the companies
have made special prices.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
MISSOURI MBAT
PROBE STARTED
TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER GUS
TER SUIT AGAINST ARMOURS
SHALL FOLLOW.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE
first session of the Missouri probe
INTO the meat trust began here today
with Charles w. Armour, of Kansas
City. on the stand. The investigation
was ordered by the state supreme
court at the suggestion OF Attorney
General Major, and is to determine
whether custer proceedings shall be
Instituted. The hearings are before
Special Examiner Dillon. Armour
said he and J. ogden Armour are the
principal owners of the concern and
New Jersey and Illinois companies
are practically the same and have the
same board of directors.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Suiirasettes Fail to Impress
House Committee With I'm.
portance Of Giving Women
Vote in School Matters.

Covington, Feb. II. Especial. i'm
the fedeul court this morning Judge
Cochran. charged the grand jury to
Investigate the alleged Violations OF
the interstate commerce law as II
was affected by the tobacco troubles
in Kentucky. and said one case Of
conspiracy was TO be Investigated.
II Is supposed to BE- against the Bur
ley Society for interfering with the
shipment OF pooled hurley outside
the state.
Twelve tobacco growers of Dry
Ridge were indicted by the federal
grand jury for interfering with tobac
co interstate shipments by threats.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Several Torpedo Boats Out
OF Commission For Lack
OF Ammunition.
Fear That Sailors will Bonn.
bard Towns.
NEWS FROM ATHENS CENSORED.

Constantlnople. Feb. II. - The
Greek army is still holding out
against the hostilcs. according TO
meager advice from Athens today
Several destroyers have had their
ammunition supply seized by the
army and are thus practically out OF
commission. The bulk OF the navy.
however. Is stili out of reach OF che
army and there Is great fear that
aggrieyed sailors may vet try to shell
the Grec.an ports. Magazines near
Salm have been seized by the army.
cutting on a large part OF the naval
supplies. The exact situation Is dim
cult to learn. owing 10 censorship
which is interfering with outgoing
mails.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
ST. Louis Reports Southwest
in Grip Of Blizzard and Chi.
caso is Swept by One Of
Worst Storms Of Season.

With reports from the north, west
and southwest of the hardest storm
Of the year. travelling eastward, Pa
ducah emerges again in robes OF
white, which are said to be soiled by
no grounding tracks. A steady sleet
with falling temperature all day yes
terday and all last night gave the
traction company considerable trouble
and the telephone and telegraph
managers some concern for their
wires, but the damage, IL any was
slight in this vicinity.
The snow has been falling steadily
all day with a strong wind from the
north. Several sleighs were out, as
the sleet gave a good foundation.
The street car service Is disturbed
more than at any previous time in
ten years. The Jackson street, South
Sixth street and Guthrie avenue lines
were not opened all day. Trimble
street and Rowlandtown lines were
Opened for a little while and Third
street cars ran irregularly. Strenuous
efforts are made to keep the Broad
way and Union Station lines open,
though II is difficult, and the whole
system may be tied up. The sleet
made It impossible for the cars to
run. and as fast as II is cleared of
the snow covers the rails.
The snow prevented many of the
railroad people from coming down
town to get their pay checks. which
they received yesterday, cashed, az
many of them depend On the street
cars and the cars went out of COM
mission early in the day.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
ROOSEVELT WILL
BIZ NIT BY CROWD
KVARTOIM FILLING UP WITH
PEOPLE EAGER TO GREET
HIM.

Khartoum. Egypt. Feb IL
Though Roosevelt is not expected to
reach Khartoum for at least two
weeks the city is already filing up
with visitors, wishing to greet the
distinguished traveller on his return
10 civilization. Every day brings
fresh arrivals TO the usual winter col
ony Plans for his entertainment are
held In allegiance awaiting word from
him about how long he will stay
here.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
What Congress Did.

Washington. Feb. 17.--what con-
gress did:
In the Senate--Dip;omatic and con-
suIar appropriation bill reported from
committee.
Rivers and harbors bill referred to
the committee on commerce.
Resolution adopted thanking Italy
for certain literary and art gifts
which were made in recognition of
our aid to Messina sufferers.
Alaskan legislative council bill laid
aside as unfinished business and
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Unit Men Gain victory.

Frankfort, KY. Feb. ~. Especially
county unit bill without expression
and moved is advance. II caused a
lengthy argument on the rule Of SEN
ator Cox that IL takes a two-thirds
vote. Tho unit men took the position
that the rules are against the consti-
tuition. Cox fually ruled the bill
could be called out without a two
thirds vote. giving the unit men a
victory.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
PERSISTENT BURGLAR MAN
TRIES FRONT AND REAR

A nervy burglar made two at
tempts to enter the home of Jesse
Bagby, 1922 Harrison street, last
night. After failing to prize open
the rear door the unknown man
went to the front door. Residents
of the house heard the noise, and
started to shoot through the door.
While entering the room, however,
chair was stumbled over. and this
was warning enough for the man to
flee.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
CONFEDERATE VETERAN
DIES In MARSHALL co,

Sharpe. Ky. Feb. II. Especial. y
One of the oldest citizens Of Mar
shall county died yesterday after
noon when Mr.. B. Baumer, Sc years
old, passed away Of a cancer. He
was a farmer and had resided in
Marshall county for many years. He
served in the confederate army. He
Is survived by two daughters: Miss
Caroline Banner, and Mrs. J. NJ
Pace, of near Sharpe. Mr.. Baumea
was member of the Christian
church. and was a highly respected
man. The funeral and burial were
held this afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
CAIRO HIGH SCHOOL
DEBATE In SPRING

II is probable that the debate be-
tween the High school and the Cairo
High school will take place about the
middle of April. The oratorical con-
test is now the center of interest Of
the High school students, but Cairo
has issued the challenge. for the de-
bate and ii Is thought the local boys
will accept.
Cairo also wants to play a series
of basketball games and this will be
considered The girls will play as
well as the boys. and the double
games would draw a large crowd.
Last year the Cairo lads defeated the
Paducah team at basketball, but Pa
ducah won the debate.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Court of Appeals.

Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 17.-Smed-
ley VS. commonwealth, McCracken;
Iappallaut's motion for ten days ex-
tension OF time 20 fle brief sus-
tained.
Commonwealth VS.. l. c. X. r. Co.,
Ballard: same vs.. same, Graves;
agreement filed and cases continued
and oral argument granted.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
TRUST FUND is UPHELD.
Vaspasian Warner Continues Admin
istrator.

Springfield, H., Feb. 1.-THE IL
Mnols supreme court today upheld
the $4,000 300 trust fund created by
the. will OF Colonel John Warner, of
Clinton. and continued his son, for
mer commissioner OF pensions. Yes
paslan Warner. as administrator.
The verdict OF the circuit court OF
De witt county. declaring the trust
invalid. was reversed and remanded
Under the decision vespasian War
ner wiA continue as administrator OF
the property for ten years.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Postomce Robbed.

stephens. Ca, Feb. 1.-THE post
office here and the one at Maxey,
near here, were robbed aast night.
The safes in both postoffices were
blown open with nitroglycerin.
About 5000 in currency was secured
by the yeggmen here and $50 in
money and 800 in stamps at Maxey.
There is no clew to the robbers.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Sleet and Snow Haze Almost Tied
Up Street Car Service For First
Time in Ten Years--General Storm
WOOD ALCOHOL.

Stettler, Alberta, Feb. IL
} Three homesteaders, a father
and two sons, named Sleen,
who came from De Kalb, ILL.,.
and were living 16 miles from
Castor. bought some wood alco-
hol from chemist named I
Souch. On arriving home each I
drank a portion. The eldest son,
going TO bed. was dead within {
few moments. The father went I
to sleep and awakened in a few I
moments in great pain. He re- ,
. quested the second son to get ,
doctor, but before aid arrived I
the father was dead also. The I
, son sent for a doctor died en- I
route. Mounted police are in I
vestigating.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
High School Gym.

The committee appointed at the
Commercial club for the purpose of
considering a gymnasium for the
High school will meet next Monday
evening. The school board win meet
promptly at Z o'clock, and immedi-
ately after the adjournment Of the
board the committee will meet. All
school trustees are asked to be at
the High school at Z o'clock.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Murders. Then Kills Self.

Anson, Tex, Feb. 17.-About ten
miles south OF here this morning. T.
d. Latham shot and killed his step
daughter. Mrs. II. G. Cypert. a bride
of only a few days, and then cut his
throat from ear to ear, dying almost
instantly.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
A COUNTERFEITER'S
DEN is DISCOVERED

Lacross, Wis, Feb. 17.-Federal
detectives, who have been watching
Charles Kabat, last week, discovered
in his home today counterfeiting
paraphernalia for making dimes.
nickels and dollars, and much bogus
money. Kabat was arraigned and
waived examination. He was held to
the federal grand jury in defaut of
$25 200 bail.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Baseball Bugs Will
Meet Tuesday NiSb1

son and Hopkinsville. Replies have
been received from Cairo and Vim
cennes. stating that the letters had
been referred to men, who might be
interested in a league. Answers from
the other cities are expected in time
for the meeting Tuesday. Cairo seems
to be ripe for league team. and at
Vlncennes the park has been leased
TO a man. who has the suits and all
the necessities for ball team.
1t is proposed to organize league
of six clubs, and the cities favored
most are: Cairo, Paducah, Hopkins
Vile, Clarksville, Jackson and Hen
derson. With the exception Of Hen
derson all are on n direct route, with
short jumps. Vincennes, while a
good baseball city, is considered too
distant. as the travelling expenses OF
team break up many leagues.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Mrs. J. n. Buddekc Dies.

Mr.. Al Roth left this morning for
Loulsville to attend the funeral of
hiS grandmother. Mrs. ]. ". Bud
ccke. who died there this morning
Mr.. A j Roth, a daughter, Of this
city. who had been at her bedside
for several days viii return with Mr..
Roth Saturday The funeral WIN be
held tomorrow morning. Mrs. Bud
deke was 60 years old.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Last Prison Bills Reported.

Tonight's meeting of baseball
fans to be held on the second
floor OF the office of the Paducah
Traction company for the purpose of
discussing the advisability OF organ
izing Kitty league, has been post
poned until Tuesday night.
Letters have been written to Cal
ro. ILL.,. vincennes. Ind, Jackson.
and Clarksvillo. Tenn, and Hender-
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
CLEVELAND PEOPLE VOTE
ON CAR FARE NATTER

Cleveland. Feb. 17.-For the third
time In 1G months the people OF
Cleveland viii vote on the low fare
traction franchise. The grant now
up for approval provides a maximum
rate as far as four cents cash or
seven tickets for a quarter. with a
penny change for a transfer.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Funeral Of Engineer

Fulton, KY, Feb. II. Especial. }
The funeral and burial of Engineer
Walter Scaff, who was killed in the
wreck at Idlewfld, Tenn. yesterday,
tok place today with burial in Fair
view cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Women Turned Down.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 17.-After
securing a favorable report from the
senate committee on their bill per-
hitting women TO vote In school elec-
tlons and hold school Offices. IL looks
Ike the women of Kentucky are
doomed 10 the defeat OF their pet
measure by an unfavorable report
from the house committee on sun
rage and elections. which gave a
public hearing on the BIZ In the main
parlor OF the Capital hotel. which
was largely attended by representa-
tive women from all over the state.
and many men. who favor woman s
suffrage IN school elections.
Forcible arguments in behalf OF
the extension OF the suffrage 10 wo-
men IN school matters were made by
Mrs. Desha Breckenridge. Of Lexing-
ton. the recognized leader in the
movement: Mrs. James A. Leech. OF
Louisville. and Misses Laura Clay
and Belle Bennett. OF Richmond. The
committee was also addressed by Col
Desha Brecklnrldge and 5. p. Rob
erts, OF Lexington; H. V. McChesney
and ]. G.. Crabbe. OF Frankfort. and
DR. j. y. Mccormack. OF Bowling
Green. all OF whom spoke warmly for
the innovation.
Adverse Report Likely.
After the speakers had concluded,
the committee went into executive
session. but shortly after adjourned
without taking any action. II was
afterwards stated by Representative
Harvey J Meyers. Of Covington,
chairman OF the committee. that
lhere was little likelihood but that
report would be adverse TO the bill.
The other members of the committee
are: NJ. +. Pogue, G. G. Frazier. F. ]
Brown. r. ID. Hunter. ]. w. Claypool,
w. ~ shanks, w. +. Welch and ]
NJ. Blair.
While naturally crestfallen oveI
their apparent failure TO win oveg
the house committee. the women
have rot yet abandoned hope of Sc
curing a favorable report and the en-.
actment OF the law on which they
have set their hearts.
90 Last Prison Bills Reported.
The indeterminate prison sentence
bill, the last Of the trio of prison re-
form measures to be reported back
to the house. has been favorably re-
ported by Representative Hite Huffa.
ker. chairman of the committee on
codes OF practice. All these bills ar,
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Burglars Got $1,000.

Moline, ILL.,. Feb. 17.-Burglars
blew open the safe in the private
bank of E. 4. Rogers & Son, at Port
Byron, east of Moline. stole 5000
and escaped on a handcar, according
to a report received here.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
FalIs Fiye storIes; Not pead.

New York, Feb l7.-John Kauff-
mann. a young window cleaner, fell
ive stories today. only TO land on
the back of James Girdwood. who
happened to be passing at the time.
Both OF Kauffmann's legs and arms
were broken. but he probably will
recover. Glrdwood was scarcely hurt.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Alleged Crater Fined.

Denver. Feb. 17.--Shafroth an
nounced today that he has removed
from Office State Boiler Inspector
Alexander Whitney, following the
fling of charges of graft against the
official by State Auditor Kenehan.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
LITTLE VICTIMS OF
EXPLOSION SERIOUS

Little Wiley and Henry Walters.
who were injured by an explosion of
powder IN brass knob, were not
resting well today. However, DIR. @.
l.. Shelton is hopeful of their recov-
cry despite the fact that their IN
juries are serious. They reside near
Maxon Minis and are the young sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Walters.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17

now either in the orders Of the day
or calendar OF the lower branch. and
a determined effort will be made by
the friends and supporters of reforms
in the state penal institutions to push
the bills 10 their passage.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Miss Lille Fowler.

Word was received today OF the
sudden death OF Miss Lille Fowler.
20 years old, this morning at 6
O'Clock at her home in Golconda. Ill.
Her death was due to heart trouble.
Miss Fowler was a cousin of Mrs.
John NJ. slaughter, 905 Trimble
street, and has visited in the city fire.
ouemtly and gained many friends
here. Her last visit In Paducah was
about a year ago. Owing to Illness
Mrs. Slaughter will be prevented
from attendipT- the funeral and
burial.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Col. Ayrcs Coming Home.

Col. Mott Ayres. sergeant-at-arms
in the senate. VIII be in Paducah
next Saturday. This viii be his first
visit to Paducah since the session
OF the general assembly began.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
TEACHERS CANNOT READ
BIBLE IN SCHOOL

Rockford. H.. Feb. l7.-Judge
Donnelly granted temporary IN
junction to-day restraining the Mar
engo teachers from reading the Bible
and repeating the Lords prayer In
public schools Timothy Mahan. a
Roman Catholic. Is petitioner.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
CouIdn't See for Storm.

Cleveland, Feb. 17.-Mrs. Mary
Ide Little. 75 years old, OF Lakewood
suburb. was killed by suburban
car during the blizzard today. She
couldn't see the car approach.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
BLENDED WHISKY
MUST Be LABELED
BLENDED WHISKY
Compounded Liquor Must All.
so be so Specified on
the Bottle.
Presidents Opinion is Given
in Full.
NEWS OF NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE presi-
dent today announced the nomina-
ton of Harry J. Bone. to be United
States attorney, for the district of
Kansas.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Commission Form Wins.

Sioux CITY. Feb. i7.-Sioux City
voted to adept the commission form
OF government. In a total vote OF
5000 the plan was given majority
Of 747.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17

Evansville. Ind. Feb. lT.-Bmmet
oweu aud Ray Anderson, two young
faimeis living near Cuzeo. Dubois
ooaniy Ind, tough, a duel with pls-
tolls and both were fatally wounded.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17

st. Louis. Feb. 1.-THE worst
blizzard of the winter is interfering
with traffic and causing much suf-
fering in this city and throughout
Missouri and Southern Illinois.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17

Berlin. Feb. 1.-THE kaiser today
Is confined 10 his bed with an attack
OF Influenza. The kaiser's chronic
ear trouble has been aggravated By
the influenza and he II suffering great
main
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Federal Grand Jury at Couington
Indicts Burley Tobacco Growers
For Interfering With Shipments
BOMB 35.

. Chicago, Feb. 17.-Bomb,
. No. 35, was exploded today
. when an effort was made to
> blow up a building owned by
. Michael Heitler, Mike the
> Pike" one OF the most impor-
. tant witnesses for the state In
, the recent trial of Police In
, spector Edward McCann. The
> front of the building was de-
, molished and many occupants
, had narrow escapes. IL ls the
, thirty-fifth bomb exploded in
, Chicago in two years.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-17
Entire oomnanY Mas.aercd.

Paris. FEB. IA whoie company
consisting Of fve French officers and
10 native Foidiers has been mas
sacred. according 20 advices from
the French headquarters In Dakar.