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The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Police Believe Vending is in
New Orleans or Has Return.
ed TO France....History Of
Mysterious Case.

Louisville. Ky. May 81. Especial }
Prank Fehr this morning offered
reward of 81 900 for the arrest and
conviction OF the murderer of Alma
Kellner. Mrs Vending, wife of the
missing janitor, Joe Vending, of St
Johns school. was presented in police
court this morning on the charge OF
being accessory TO the murder Of the
Kellner girl. The case Is continued
in the hope of getting her to tell
something of her husband.
Search for Vending will extend
not only TO all parts of this country
but to France. where Vending is
wanted for deserting from the army
Vending was fined IS some time
ago on a charge of OBTAINING a
young girl. Under orders of the de-
tective department the cellar at the
school was dug up and pieces of
cloth. supposed TO be underclothing
OF the child were found. DR.. Ruby,
dentist, identified a tooth found as
that OF Alma Kellner, which he filled
eight months ago.
Where is Vending:
The police are still looking for
Joseph Vending. former janitor at
st. Johns church, who, since jan
uary IA, little more than a month
after the disappearance of the Kell-
ner girl. has been missing. Mrs.
Lena Vending, wife of the missing
man and housekeeper for Father
Schuhman, pastor of st. Johns
church. is under surveillance.
In a sworn statement made be-
fore Captain Carney. chief of de-
tectives. Mrs. Vending admitted
washing muddy clothes of her hus-
band shortly after the disappear
ance of the little Kellner girl. The
detectives have these clothes-trous-
ers. shirt and hat-and declare there
are still blood-stains on them.
| A little more than a year ago, ac-
cording to police records, Vending
was arrested and fined because OF
improper conduct with a young girl
whom he accosted on the street.
Neither Mr.. or Mrs. Kellner. par
ents of Alma, have seen the bones
OF the child's body. Both are pros
trated. Mr. Fehr. the uncle. is posi-
tive of his Identification through
| the comparison of a shoe found near
the body with one worn by Alma
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
The Alaskan Probe.

The secret investigation OF the
charges that the Morgan-Guggen-
helm influence brought about the
dismissal of District Attorney Boyce
and Marshal Sutherland. of Alaska.
was resumed by the senate judiciary
subcommittee today. Although the
proceedings are carefully guarded,
information leaked out. indicating
that the lid on Alaska won't be
raised much unless by special COM
mittee.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31

McCracken county may purchase
ready-made bridges from the Vim
cennes Bridge company for the pur-
pose of spanning number OF
streams where wooden bridges now
cross. While in the city yesterday
Mr.. J. T. Oliphant. president of the
company. stated to the magistrates
that the rough bridges could be
shipped here and erected cheaper
than small concrete bridges could
be constructed over the small
streams. He offered to sell bridges
30 feet long for $3.50. The PROPOSE
tion will be discussed at the June
meeting of fiscal court next Tues
day.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Roosevelt and Root.

London, May 3l.-Ex-President
Roosevelt had an opportunity to
hear something Of affairs in the
United States. BY appointment he
met Senator Elihu Root. who is
passing through London on his way
to The Hague. Mr.. Roosevelt and his
former secretary OF state had long
talk at Ambassador Reds residence.
Dorchester House. Asked later what
Interesting subject kept them to-
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Eloped to Paducah.

Miss Murren Burgis, daughter OF
Mrs Mary Burgis. OF Kansas. Graves
county. and Thurman Pierca'l, son
Of william Piercall. of Hickory
Grove, Graves county eloped to Pa
ducah last night. where they re-
NAMED as guests of G. C. Ingram,
of 500 Monroe street, and went to
Metropolis. H.. this morning on the
Dick Fowler and were married by
MAGISTRATE Liggett. The bride Is II
years old. Only her sister knew OF
Their intention. Both are members
of well esteemed families.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
The Doxey Case

ST. Louis, May 31.-Mrs. Dora
Doxey will take the stand tomorrow
morning in her own defense. on the
charge of numbering her bigamous
husband and William Erder, a postal
clerk. The case probably will go TO
the jury tomorrow night.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Also Constructed First Gravel
Streets in this City Years
Ago.
Became Prominent Miner in
West.
HE DIES AT LIBB, MONTANA.

News has been received here OF
the death at Libby. Montana. OF a
former Wen-known Paducah citizen.
Mr. John Johns. Mr.. Johns was a
prominent capitalist Of this city at
the time aud owned the first street
cars ever in Paducah. He married
Miss Fannie Jones. a daughter Of
Mr.. 4. s. Jones, one OF Paducah's :
wealthy pioneer citizens. who con
strueied the nrst gravel streets In
Paducah Mr.. and Mrs. John were
prominent members OF the Broadway
Methodist church In Paducah. and
had many friends here Mrs Johns
survives her husband she has one
sister here. Mrs. J. V. Grief. 53f
jackson street The Western News.
Libby. Mon. PAYS the following tri-
butte 10 Mr.. Johns;
"Ioho Johns, aged 70, and one OF
the oid-timers Of Libby, passed away
last Friday morning at 7 O'Clock.
For several weeks pr.oT TO his death
Mr.. Johns had been suffering from
a lung afliction and this. together
with complications Incident TO his
years. vac the reason for his death
The funeral was held In Jibby on
SUNDAY and he was ioterred In the
Libly cemetery. services being held
M the family residence. Rev. A. ID.
we'ch and Rev Rodman officiatei.
In the death OF Mr.. Johns the
community Of Libby has lost one OF
IFS most sterling citizens. One OF
the old-timers of the camp. he was
wrapped up m the asyelopment %
this part OF the state and at all times
had an abilng faith In the future Of
the l.fbby country. For many years
be devoted hls energies TO the ex-
ploitatlon OF mining properties in
whish he was Interested aud had
succeeded In bringing 20 a successful
fru.tion a splendid property and was
about TO enjoy the fruits Of a we'll
caused victory when he was taken
away.
Through all Of the years he has
lived In Libby he has had the re-
spcct OF those who knew him. His
splendid and manly qualities were
ever IN evidence aud TO his friends
aud acquaintance he was known as
a h.gh-m nded gentleman and a man
OF sterling character In every way.
His word was his bond. and during
many OF the trying times In the ear
ler part OF the history Of the camp.
when at times il was not such
smooth sailing for those who were
holding the fort In this frontier
place. there wac abundant oppoftun-
ity for exercise OF those qualities
which distinguish a man from his
fellow men.
"a good friend and a good neigh
Dor and a splendid citizen. the death
OF Mr. Johns Is community afflic-
ton. HIS cOunsels were always for
the common good Unselhsh and
patriotic and devoted IA a marked
degree to the upbuildlng OF the COM
mun.ty which he called home. his
Coath comes in the nature OF a per-
soral loss 10 ALL Peace to his ashes
and NAV his future In some measure
compensate for the trials and strug-
giles OF a long life.
"Mr. Johns was a native OF Ken
lucky. Beyond his wife. there are
no near kin folks who survive. He
was member OF the Masonic fra
iernity. lie carried no life insur-
ancc He leaves valuable mining
property TO his widow and also
town property in Libby. To his
wife who survives him there goes
the sympathy OF the people of Libby
in rnstinted measure"
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
VIII Pierce Takes New Position.

Mr.. VIII Pierce, who has been
teller ct the Globe Band and Trust
company, has accepted position
with the A. B. Smith Lumber COM
pany. Mr.. Pierce is a popular young
man of the city and was connected
with the Globe bank for several
years until recently 1t was consoli-
dated with the First National bank.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
England's Rule in Egypt Weak, Says
Roosevelt in Startling Speech Before
Large Assembly in London Guild
REWARD FOR VANDALS.

For the arrest and conviction
OF the person guilty Of destroy
. ing the young trees on the
. grass plot at Tenth street and
. Broadway. the board OF park
. commissioners will pay a re-
. ward OF $40. Young ash trees
are growing on the grass plot
and In the grass plots on the
. sidewalks. Several nights ago
some unknown person took a
. knife and destroyed two trees.
The commissioners are anxious
. to punish the guilty person.
and offer a reward of $40 for I
. each tree.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
News From The front

Port Limon. May s1a--Messages
from Bluehelds today say Madriz s
force was again repulsed with heavy
Losses. At least 100 men were killed
in the fighting. Spies say Madriz's
army IL in such condition that Es-
trada ls about to take the offensive
Fever has broken out in Madriz'
ranks
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Former U. S. Senator

New York. May 31.-Charles
Henry Treat ex-treasurer OF the
United States, died today at the Vic
toria hotel. He was stricken with
apoplexy. His wife and daughter
were with him. His age is 6S years.
He was born in Maine. and appoint
ed by Roosevelt in 1905.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Wife of School Janitor is Held as
Accessory to Murder of Kellner
Child in Louisville in November
BLIZZARD.

Calumet, Mich, May al
Lake Superior and surrounding
country is in the grip of a
fierce blizzard with high north
erly winds and heavy snow. ALI Z
boats are seeking ports. A
heavy sea is running along the Z
southern coast. No boats are Z
reported within reach of the Z
wireless. Wire and train serv- I
Ice is practically demoralized. ,
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
FINE WEATHER FOR
THE VINCENNES GAME

vincennes. Ind, May 31.-(Spe-
ciaD-WHllams and johnson is
slated for Vincennes. Cooper is un-
decided who he Will offer. but Crane
probably. The weather is elegant.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
SCHOOL TEACHER
AWARDED $4,000
ALLEGED ISLANDER
Miss Georgia McGresory Wins
Suit Against Mr.. j. D.
McEIys.
Prominent West McCracken
People in Court.
SHE SUED FOR TEN THOUSAND

On account of alleged slander
against her used In an effort 10 de-
feat her as a county school teacher
Miss Georgia McGregory secured a
verdict OF $4,000 damages this morn
ing against J. ID. McElya. one Of the
most prominent and wealthlest citi-
zens in the western part OF the coun-
ty.
Miss McGregory. who Is a pretty
young school teacher, for two years
has taught the High Point county
school which Is located near Maxon
Mills. She alleged that at the last
election of school teachers Mr.. Nc
Elya circulated stories from house 70
house attacking her reputation. She
introduced witnesses who stated that
McElya had told them that she was
not a proper person to teach the
school. Mr.. McElya denied that he
told stories. rejecting upon her rep
utation. He said that any remarks
which might be construed in that
manner were made jokingly, and he
did not mean IT, The evidence and
the arguments in the suit were com
pleted yesterday afternoon and given
to the Jury. This morning the jury
went to its room and in about al
hour returned the verdict for $4,000
damages. Miss McGregory sued fol
$40. 90 damages.
Suit Transferred.
The suit of S. T. Randle VS.. Mrs
L. NJ. Bloomfield was transferred t6
the equity docket this morning upon
motion of the attorneys for the de
fendant. The suit was set for tria
this afternoon before a jury. Mr.
Randle filed suit against Mrs. Bloom
field for s2,50O claimed as a com
mission for selling her farm to tbs
Country club. He alleges that th'
sale was made. but she refused e
sign the deed. The property h'
claims was sold for si2.500 and h'
is seeking his fee of $500.
For the killing of a mule. Georg'
w. Ayres secured verdict for s2O'
this morning. Ayres alleged th'
mule was killed as the result o
carelessness.
A. l.. Thompson was awarded
$3.50 damages as a result of a grasi
fire which was started by sparks
from an engine of the Illinois Cen
tral railroad.
Orders.
Orders made were: Burton-Pee
Dry Goods company VS.. ID. N. Bill
Ingsley; master commissioner file6
his report of receipt and disburse
ments.
American Paper Box Manufactur
ing company VS.. Wisdom Hosiery
mills; defendant filed answer.
Henry Rankin ana Silas Jonei
were excused as petit jurors and ]
l.. Pake and George Young wer'
empaneled.
Docket for Tomorrow.
II. G. Partee VS.. A. w. Vance.
American Paper Box Manufactur
ing company VS.. Wisdom Hosier!
mills.
Murray & Wathen VS.. st. Loui
and Tennessee River Packet com
pany.
Cora Gillen VS.. Illinois Central.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Chicago Market.

The funeral and burial OF T. ].
Hart, 49 years old. took place this
afternoon near Calvert City. Mr..
Hart was a prominent citizen Of Mar
shall county. and resided near Cal
vert City. He was a member OF the
Woodmen of the World Six chill
dren and a wife survive,
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Request Of Western Shippers
is Granted by Attorney
General.
Effort 10 Frustrate Rate
Agreement.
SENATE TAKES ACTION.

Washington, May 31.--Compla.pt
Of western shippers to Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham and Their demand
that the department OF justice take
action to check the propcsei increase
IN freight rates by railroads, was la.c
before President raf. olay. Ship
pers allege a conspiracy.
President Taft il is reported this
afternoon instructed Wickersham to
bring suit against 25 western rail-
roads today to restrain their put
ting into effect the increased rates
tomorrow. He starts the proceed
ings at Chicago.
Power of the interstate commerce
commission to enforce the railway
rates of their own making is af-
firmed by Justice McKenna, OF the
supreme court, in strong opinion.
The action of the commission re-
ducing the freight rates on the
Rock Island and other roads in the
Missouri river territory was legal.
according to the opinion of the
supreme court.
La Toilette introduced a resolu-
tion in the senate calling on Wicker
sham to bring suit against the rail-
roads, saying the increases are un-
lawful.
One high Official OF the department
of justice declared today that ''the
faulty of railroads attempting to
get temporary advantage OF shippers
is surprising. and of character to
invite more drastic legislation that
would be favored by those looking
to conservative protection Of the bust
ness interests Of the country"
1t is expected that action will be
started by Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Kenyon. In Chicago, this after
noon, in response to demands of the
committee of the western shippers.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
THB WEATHER

The predictions and tempera-
ture for the past twenty-four
hours will be found at the top
OF the seventh column ON page
fonr.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
st. Johns Day.

Masons In Padueah are planning
to observe 81. Joha's day. which will
be June "a. The Plain City and the
Paducah lodges have united for the
observance. and II is expected that
all OF the Masonic lodges over West
ern Kentucky will have represensta-
tives present. II will be the first
general observance OF the day in 20
years by the Paducah Masons. and
for this reason a large number of
Masons is expected to be present.
The celebration will be held in the
Fraternity building.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
LEGISLATORS Gix,en
Stock in Lorimer Bank

CATION is working on a story that
certain members of the legislature
were given $4,000 in stock of the
new Lorimer bank in Chicago. One
member. It is said. disposed of his
stick recently.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Mrs. Marcella Finley

Mrs Marcella Finley, of 5i9 Jack
SON street died this afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31

Springfield. Ill. May 31.-State's
Attorney Burke in connection with
the Lorimer bribery scandal investi
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Train Speeding.

President Taft hung up a new
record at the white house today for
railroad speed. Returning from
New York he rode at the rate OF
nearly 20 miles an hour. Hts spe-
cial from Baltimore to Washington
made 40 miles in 36 minutes. He
thanked Engineer Charles Callahan.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
ALLEGED SLAYER
OF GUEST ESCAPES
PRINCETON JAIL DELIVERY
LAST NIGHT-HICkMAN'S
RAILROAD.

Princeton, KY, May 81. Especially
Howard McChesney. the negro
charged with the murder of Leech
Guest. escaped prison last night.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31

Mr.. s. l.. Tisdeale. Of Kuttawa.
was the guest of Dr. W. II. Parsons
today.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31
Yale Won Tennis Match.

New Haven. Conn, May 31.-Yale
won the annual lawn tennis match
with Harvard here, sf matches
to two.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-05-31

CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-09-02
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the St. Joseph Post
Office for week ending Aug. q.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-09-02

Shreveport, La, August p, 1910.
To the Democratic Voters of the Second
Supreme Court District:
As the campaign IL now drawing to a
close / wish to say to my constituents
that / have endeavored to make as
thorough q canvass of the district as
could in the limited time had to devote
to the campaign, but on account of the
size of the district, which embraces twen-
ty parishes, it was impossible to visit all
of the people personally. However, l have
been in all of the parishes, and to those
citizens whom have met and who have
volunteered or promised me their sup
port, / beg to assure them of my deep
appreciation and trust that on the day of
election, September 9th, they will assist
me at the polls. And to those whom /
have not had the opportunity of meeting,
l wish to state that have endeavored to
reach them by circular letters and other
wise, and trust that they know me and
have become acquainted with my cause
sufficiently to justify them in giving me
their support.
Realizing that the office of Supreme
Court Justice belongs to the people,
have attempted to place my candidacy
squarely before you and ask that you
show by your vote whether my record,
which even my distinguished opponent
does not criticize, has met your approval
and endorsement; in this matter you are
the Judge and but public servant. If
| have worked faithfully and efficiently,
do not deserve your APPROVAL
waited until l was sixty years old to
ask for this high Office, and my opponent,
who is only forty-one years of age, has
ample time in which to gain this high
honor l have practiced law and served
on the bench as many years as Judge
Hall has lived, and if mature judgment
and wisdom come with years Of expert
ence, my gray hairs should not be to my
disadvantage. but on the contrary should
commend me to you, especially as ! am
blessed with good health and strength,
and am sufficiently vigorous and energet-
ic to discharge all of the duties of the
office.
have given my undivided time and
attention to the duties of my Office and
having served but part of term l ask
that / be returned in order that may
have the privilege of serving full term.
respectfully submit my claims to your
careful consideration and await your YER
dict as you will express it at the polls.
Yours respectfully,
| A. d. LAND.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-09-02

Mr.. Ransdell's reelection to Con-
gress is essential to the welfare OF
this country only second to the
eradication of the boil weevil. How
any level-headed man who appreci.
ates brain and energy happily COM
bined in one can prefer another to
Mr.. Ransdell, with his long and
honorable record as a public man,
is impossible to understand.
The Registration for the Fifth
Congressional District of Louis.
lana by parishes is as follows:
Caldwell, 41S; Catahoula, ,524;
Claiborne. 1924; Concordia, 400;
East Carroll, Alb; Franklin, COL;
jackson, 1,475; Lincoln. 1,O55;
Madison, 2S6; Morehouse, 602;
Ouachlta, 1852: Richland, $50;
Tensas, 2S6; Union, 1910; Yves,
Carroll, 404; LaSalle, 1850.
Champ Clark's letter to Jos. E.
Ransdell, the farmer Congressman,
declaring that the lumber schedule
was not a party matter, bears the
signature Of Champ Clark, and the
letter head is that of Minority Lead
er in the National House of Repre-
sentatives. A tariff on lumber is
a good thing for North Louisiana,
whose lumber manufacture is one of
its largest industries.
Clayton and McGregor double
teamed on Ransdell and vilified
him on every occasion and at every
public gathering, even going so far
as to attack his Democracy and term
him a Republican because of his
vote for a tariff in protection of his
States one great manufacturing in
dustry-lumber. Ransdell's Democ-
racy is attested by Democratic Con-
gressmen who We're in the field of
action.
Mr.. Ransdell is a farmer, born
and bred, and knows the needs and
requirements of agricultural life.
He has done more for the farmer
perhaps than any other Congress
man from the South. His work
toward the eradication of the cattle
tick alone should entitle him to the
vote Of every farmer in the Fifth
Congressional District. Go to the
polls Tuesday and testify to your
appreciation of his labors by voting
for his reelection to Congress.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-09-02
Member Of State Board Of Equalization

We are authorized to announce Hon.
T. w. PERRIN of Catahoula as can
didate for member of the State Board OF
Equalization from the Fifth Congressson-
al District, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1910-09-02
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce HON.
JOS. T.. RANSDELL. of East Carroll
Parish. as candidate for reelection to
the Sixty-second Congress. from the
Fifth Congressional District Of Louis
lana, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic party -.