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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24

Laurence Brown went to St. Louis
last week where he will make his future
home with his aunt. He is son of the
late Mrs. E. S. Morgan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24
lONA-NEBRASKA BAP.
TlST S. S. CONVENTION

The Twenty-fifth annual convention
of Iowa-Nebraska Sunday Schools con.
.vened at $50 o'clock Thursday june
18th at the Second Baptist church. Gen.
terville. President D. Arthur Holmes
presided. Thirty minutes devotional
service was led by Rev G. Sanders
after which appointment of committees
was made. ..--... .-~ss -
When the time arrived for the presi-
dents annual address he arose and
gave a summary of his years work, 4
creditable document with progressive
trend, then announced his intention to
leave the state and accept charge at
Fayette, Mo-, thus becoming identified
with the Missouri Baptist. Rev.
Holmes is well known in the state hay-
ing been prominently identified with
the Negro Baptist of this state for q
number of years and pastor at Daven-
port Iowa. A committee was appoint
ed to draft document commencing
him for his labors. Revs. T. L. Grif-
fifth, F. w. Bolts, O. W. Wright, J. ].
Chappelle. The secretary and treas
urer made their reports which were
creditable. Adjournment was taken
after miscellaneous business and eollec-
ton.
The afternoon session, paper was
read by Mrs. J. Winston of Ottumwa,
on the subject: ''Who is Responsible
for the Success or Failure of the Sun
day School" and it was discussed by
the various delegates, Preaching at 4
o'clock by Rev. C. c. Galloway, Of
Clarinda, alternate and Rev. G. E..
Saunders, Oralabor. The welcome ad-
dress was made by Rev. A. c. Hage-
man and response by Rev. S. w.
Wright of Omaha, Neb. Other inter-
esting features were added to the even
ing exercises.
The welcome address in behalf Of the
Sunday School Of Centerville who are
entertaining the state convention was
made by Miss Cornelia Smith.
The response was made by Rev. DR..
G. W. Wright of Omaha, who highly
commended DR.. Hageman's address
and said many other things. ~
Excellent music was rendered by a
large choir made up, Of delegates, led
by Buxton's peerless songstress, Mrs.
W. A. Brown. Mrs. Geo Law of Des
Moines presided at the organ.
Rev. j. Cornelius Reid of Ottumwa
was elected reporter for the convention.
FRIDAY.
The reports of the different commit
tees were made. The Temperance re-
port created quite heated discussion
as the report condemned ministers,
deacons and church members in general
for the use of tobacco in any form.
The convention went on record against
intemperance in all forms.
The committee on nominations re-
ported the following officers for the en-
suing year.
President-T. l.. Griffith, OF Des
Moines.
1st Vice. pres.-H. L. Anderson, OF
Omaha, Neb.
End. Vice-pres. Schuyler Jones Of
Centerville.
Rec. Secretary-M Miss E. K. Hender-
son, Keokuk.
Cor. Secretary Mrs. Jas. Bowles Of
Enterprise.
Treasurer-Mrs. N. Posten Smith,
Mt. Pleasant.
Executive Board memberships. j..
Cornelius Reid, Ottumwa; Eldora Bur-
ton, Keokuk; Mrs. Frances Baker,
Davenport.
A State B. Y. P. U. was organized
in connection with the Sunday School
convention. The officers are:
President-Mrs. w. A. Brown, OF
Buxton.
1st vice-pres. Mrs. Susie Smith, Of
Omaha, Neb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24

For Sale-4 room house, 3215 4th st.,
has water, sewer, gas and barn. $500
on monthly payments of $500. Lew
Arntz.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24
CITY NEWS.
(N. b. you have relatives or
friends visiting in the city or going to
make . visit, please inform US; we
solicit AL your local news.-Ed.)
Mrs. Anna Allen will spend the sum-
mer months at Lake Okoboji.
DR.. Edward Carter and Leroy Tuck
er Of Buxton were in the city on busi-
ness Tuesday. g..

Mrs. J. B. Rush, 1547 Twentieth
street, entertained the Intellectual
Improvement club this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24

End Vice-pres. Mrs. H. R. Graves,
Of Des Moines.
Rec. Secretary Schuyler Jones of
Centerville.
Assistant Secretary-Miss Eldora
Burton of Keokuk.
Cor. Secretary-Mrs. Samuel Bates
of Des Moines H..
Treasurer-M Miss Lula E. Williams,
of Ft. Madison.
Chaplain-H. L. Anderson of Evans.
Executive Board:-Mrs. J. C. Reid
of Ottumwa,. William Battles Of Enter
prise, S, B. Brown of Colfax.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24
The Misses Electa and Blonch Lewis
left Tuesday morning for Chicago to,
spend their vacation with relatives.

Rev. Pierce filled the pulpit last Sum-
day at Corinthian Baptist church in the
absence of Rev. T. Griffith, the pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24
HERolNEs or JERICHO MEET.

T. L. Griffith, Pres.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-24

The following is the financial state
ment of the Iowa-Nebraska S. S. Con-
y0ntion.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07

zone OF Cudahy's chauffeurs was pres.
ent.
Cudahy married Miss Edna Gown
society belle of Omaha. December
2S, 1899. On the day OF the mar.
riage Cudahy's father made him mar
ager of his Kansas City packing in.
terests. After three months honey
moon which included trips in specia
trains and occupancy of a palace In
Italy, the pair returned to Kansas
City and purchased fine home.
Society readily received them
Cudahy for time kept fine horses
Following an injury sustained Will,
playing polo, he sold his stable ant
took up motoring.
The Cudahy's have fve children.
Lillis is a bachelor, Al years old
He Is manager of the Western Elk
change Bank. Both men hold mem
berships in the leading clubs. wher,
they were often seen together.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
u. $. Troops Ready.

washington, ID. c.. March 7.-As
the condition in Philadelphia is a
menace to the safety of the U. s.
mint there, troops are now being
held in readiness at Governors ISL
and and at Fort Dupont and can be
rushed into the city within few
hours. Secretary of war Dickinson.
acting on the request from the treas
ury department today directed Gen.
eral Franklin Bell. chief OF the stan.
to take all steps to prepare for this
emergency. To General Leonard
Wood. commanding the department
of the east. has been detailed the
work of selecting troops. No call
has yet been issued, but the army
regulars are prepared for instant ac-
tions.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
CAIRO WILL join
BASEBALL LEAGUB
MERCHANTS ARE ENTHUSLAS-
TIC AND ONLY REAL LEAD
ER Is NEEDED.

Cairo fans are red hot for base
ball team, but so far 1t has been inn
possible TO secure a man to take the
leadership in organizing a team. II
will be necessary to erect a new park
but the merchants have agreed to
make up the money and for this pur-
pose a mass meeting has been call
ed for Wednesday night. Kennie
Murray and Harry Kelley went to
Cairo yesterday In the interest OF
the proposed league, and found that
Cairo Is ripe to support league bal
team. but a real leader is needed
However. II is assured Cairo will en-
ter the league. as the fans say every
thing will be arranged at the mass
meeting at which several Paducah
fans will stir up enthusiasm.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
County School Board

The county school board will hold
the regular monthly meeting March
21. The board will convene at 9
O'Clock. The taking OF the county
census will be discussed. The trus-
tee OF each subdivision is required to
take the census of his school during
the month of April. and turn 1t in.
IL is anticipated that the county will
show an increase in the number OF
children OF school age as many peo-
pie have removed to the county last
year.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
MEN OF THE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH ENJOY BANQUET

A banquet in honor oi the men of
the church will be given by the ledies
of the First Christian church tonight
at s o'clock, in the primar, Sunday
school room at the church. Plates
have been arranged for 100 people
and a profitable evening will be
spent by those attending. One Of the
speakers to respond to toasts will be
the Rev. Stephen Cory, Of Cincinnati,
who will talk on the subject Of "Men
and Missions.' He is the cores
ponding secretary of the foreign
mission board and is an eloquent
speaker and prominent church
worker. Mr.. James c. Utterback
will be toastmaster. DR.. I. B. How
ell will speak on the subject of "Ele-
ments of Success" and Attorney c.
C. Gresham will tell of THE Bible
School, the Basis OF Christian Citizen
ship" Mr.. George c. Wallace will
speak on Reducing the Church
Debt"
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
FORMER FIREMAN
SUBS BX-OFQICER
JAMES LOE WANTED 81 900 FROM
PATROLMAN TOBE OWEN
AS DAMAGES.

A verdict for the defendants wa.
returned this afternoon by the jury
in the suit of James Loe against
Tobe Owen and his surety, the Ma
'tional Surety company.
Evidence in the suit of James Loe
a former fireman, against Tobe Owen
and the National Surety company for
$1,000, as the result of personal in
iuries was heard this morning in
circuit court. Owen is a former
patrolman, and while a member OF
the police force Loe alleged Owen
used his mace when unnecessary.
The evidence was conflicting. Loe
admitted he had bn celebrating his
birthday and had a good time, but
said he had gone TO his home when
Patrolman Owen and Beadles went
to his home. He said Patrolman
owen threw open the door, which
knocked his sister down, and then
beat him with his club Loe said he
was rendered unconscious by the
blows and remained SO for several
hours. owen denied using his Club
recklessly. He denied throwing the
door open, but said he went to Loe's
home to quiet him, and not for the
purpose of arresting Loe. He swore
that Loe struck him twice without
I-ovocation. and then in defense he
used his club.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
K anSaS City Scandal
in High Life Opened

Kansas City. Mo. March THE
case against Jack Cudahy, charged
with assauking Jere s. Lillis. who
was found in the Cudshy home Sun
day morning In a badly mutilated con
dition, was continued In police court
this until a week from tomorrow, 10
give time for further developments in
the case. At ST. Mary's hospital this
morning II was reported that Lillis
is resting well and undoubtedly will
recover. Mrs. Cudahy's mother. in
Omaha. says Cudahy has been insane
often.
When Cudahy returned home he
found Lillis sitting on a couch with
his wife. He had often been jealous
of Lillls' attention TO his wife. Once
he commanded Lillis to leave his
house at a revolver point. He had
laid a plot, and came prepared, a
butcher knife In one hand and auto
mobile lamp in the other. When he
entered Mrs. Cudahy screamed and
ran to the telephone and called the
police.
Cuts said to have been inflicted
with a knife. covered Lillis' face
legs and one arm. The cuts were
made in criss-cross fashion. II he
RECEIVERS he will be dlshgured fol
life.
Before cutting Lillls. Cudahy Is
said to have bound Lillis with rope
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
RIOTS CONTINUE
In PHILADELPHIA
FEDERAL TROOPS READY To GO
TO PROTECT U. 5.
MINT.

Philadelphia, March THE city
was quiet at the early morning hours.
Radical leaders boast 100000 to
200. 900 are out. The street car COM
pany officials say there are 10000
only.
Two sticks of dynamite were ex-
pboded under car today and 20 pas
sengers were thrown In a panic. None
was injured, though all the windows
were smashed. Policemen, believing
the dynamite was placed under the
car by laborers standing in a nearby
field, fired several shots and pitched
battel ensued, the workmen throwing
bricks. Police reserves were sum
moned and dispersed the crowd, MAX
ing two arrests.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
STEP-SON SHOOTS
HIS STHP-FAYHRR
And KILLS him
Lloyd Cornwell Says William
Smitson Was Cruel 10
His Sister.
Tragedy at Symsonjs. Graves
County. Sunday.
BOY SURRENDERs HIMSELF.
BOY sURRENDERs HIMSELF.

SymsoDda. KY, March 7. Especial. }
William Smitson. as years old, a
prominent farmer, was shot and
killed yesterday morning about 10
o'clock at his home byl Lloyd Coru-
well. his step-son, 10 years old. Corn
well disappeared from home imme-
diately after the shooting, but re-
turned an the afternoon and was
taken into custody and taken to MAY
field, where he is being held on a
charge of murder. Cornwell was shot
through the left ear by Smitson Just
before he fired the fatal shot. Smit-
son lived Is minutes.
II is said that Cornwell had fallen
out with his stepfather over Smith
sons treatment Of Matte Cornwell,
his sister. Cornvell Is said to have
warned Smitson and yesterday told
him that II he didn't leave home he
would be killed. Conwell fired at
Smitson with a revolver, the ball en-
tering his breast Just above the heart
Smitson fell and expired 10 minutes
later. In the meantime Cornwel had
made his escape, but returned in the
afternoon to find officers waiting for
him. He made no resistance and will
be tried for murder.
Smitson was a prominent farmer
and leaves a wife, two children living
in Tennessee and several step-chii-
dren. The funeral was conducted at
2 O'Clock this afternoon at the Oak
Level church. The burial was In the
Clarl0's river cemetery. The Rev. Mr.
Banks officiated.
Cornwell's injuries were dressed at
Magfield by DIR. J II. McCrory. Corn
we'll Is in Jail awaiting the verdict of
the coroner's jury. The examining
trial will probably be held tomorrow
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Railroads Win Point.
His Home Burned.

sharp. KY. Marvh Z. Especial y
Returning from church to find his
home in ashes was the experience OF
James Sallsrs last night. He and
the members OF his family attended
a singing at a church last night and
during their absence their house
caught fire and was totally destroyed
The loss will amount to about 81 900.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07

may open an account.
Married women will control theiI
own accounts.
An account may be started with
one dollar.
Not more than 500 may be de.
posted in any one month.
No account shall exceed $500.
Two per cent interest will be paid
on deposits.
Banks with which the funds are
deposited must pay the government
at least 2.25 per cent interest.
In time of war or any other ex-
lgeney involving the credit of she
government the president may
invest the funds in government
bonds bearing at least 2.25 per cent
interest.
Railroads Win Point.
Washington. March Affirming
the railroads contentious. the SUI
preme court held today that the
Northern Pacific. Chicago and North
western. Union Pacific. and Oregon
Short Line and other western rail-
roads need not obey the order of the
interstate commerce commission and
establish joint through passenger
rates westward.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
AMERICAN BANKS
FOR GUATEMALA
WILL DRIVE GERMANY OUT OF
TRADE-A MORGAN COUPE

Guatamala City. March IL. Pier
pont Morgan has sprung a financial
coup in Guatamala, the direct effect
OF which would be the driving out of
German trade and the establishment
OF a Central bank, such as is pro-
posed for the United States. Leading
financiers here say today the bank
will be located here with branches
throughout Guatamala, Honduras and
Salvador, which will place the finan-
cia, system of the three republics en-
tlrely under American control. Here
tofore the commerce OF the three
COUNTRIES has been controlled by Ger
many.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Conn Linn's Bill Provides for
Compulsory Sinking Fund
to Lay by Sum for Con.
struction Of Co. Buildings.

Frankfort, KY. March Z. Especially
lin the house the good roads bills
were called up and recommitted To
the committee on internal improve
ments. which means they are buried
| Senate Whitewash.
In the senate Senator Thomas re.
ported on the Watkins investigation
clearing all the members of charges
made by Watkins concerning the
Icounty unit.
Watkins concurs in a report, ex-
Generating the senator's.
The senate passed bill, providing
for vote on the constitutional
amendment for a change in the tax
Isystem. as recommended by the state
tax commission.
Senator Graham called on the ad-
jutant general to furnish information
whether troops were sent into Gray
son and McCracken as claimed by the
military committee. He claims that
such was not the case.
The senate passed the Littrell bill,
which gives annual pensions of $3.50
each to Confederate veterans or their
widows in this state. This bill, which
originated in the house, was passed
without a dissenting voice.
The Carter bill, house bill No. 8.
providing for the publication of all Of
the opinions of the court of appeals,
was passed, 81 TO o. This is the same
bill which passed the house recently.
The bill was drawn with the advice
and consent of the members of the
court, and the contract will be con-
tinued by the Frankfort News Print
ing company.
On motion of Senator Nat c. Cure
ton, of Louisville. discussion on the
probe report of the committee on
military affairs, which made a
lengthy finding recently. will be held
Tuesday night at s o'clock. Senator
cureton, as minority member of the
committee. expects 20 have something
interesting to say on that occasion.
$4,000 for Blind School.
Senator Herman Newcomb's bill
appropriating $40 900 for greatly
needed improvements and repairs at
the Kentucky Blind institute, in East
Louisville, was passed by vote of
29 to 2.
Next the senate passed the senate
bill, which defines public drunken
ness and fixes penalties for same.
There was some opposition on ac-
count of the drastic provisions Of the
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Old Offender.

Gene Scott, colored, has been be-
fore County Judge Barkley several
times. but as he has refused to re-
form. he was ordered taken to the
reform school until 81 years old. j.
w. Barkley. county probation officer.
will leave early In the morning with
Scott for Lexington. An opportunity
to reform will be given the Carter
boy. He has been before the county
Judge and promised to quilt going
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
GERTRUDE NAGEL FAST
RECOVERING FROM HURT

Gertrude, the S-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Nagle, Third
and Adams streets, Is rapidly ,mprov-
ing from painful injuries received
late Saturday afternoon when she
accidentally overturned a folding bed
at her home. She was caught under
meath and Il is remarkable that she
escaped with her life. One rib on
the left side was fractured and her
body badly bruised. She suffered a
slight concussion Of the brain at the
time, but is out Of danger today.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07

Metropolis. ILL.,, March Z. Especially
Bids will be opened this afternoon
for the construction of a sewer sys-
tenn in the western part of the cltgl
It will be the first public sewer and
will enhance practically all of the
best property IN the city. Several
Paducah contractors have submitted
bids. The work will cost about
s62 900.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
BIG STEAMER BURNS UP
ALONG MAINE SHORE

Portland. Me-, March THE
Maine Steamship company's big pas
senger steamer. Manhattan, caught
fire in the harbor here early today
and is likely to be totally destroyed.
One Spanish member of the crew is
missing and is believed to have per
ished. All the passengers escaped.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Well Known Evangelists.

The Rev. J. e. Brown and c. p.
Curry, vocalist, began a revival at
Hopkinsvife yesterday. Last fan they
conducted a Methodist revival IN the
city at the Auditorium rink.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Good Roads Bill Sent to Slumber
Land in Recommitment in House
---Calloway County's Court House
TOY REPUBLIC,

Monaco City. Monico, March I
This. the smallest principal
ty in the world, embracing only I
eight square miles and a popu- I
latiou of 10000. and whose Z
other distinction is the Monte Z
Carlo is within its borders, Z
wants to be a constitutional re- Z
public. Prince Albert is select Z
ing the commission today that Z
, will consider the demand of the Z
, people. q
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Senate Committee Reports Elkins :.
Interstate Commerce Court Bill
Fauorabl--- Postal Bank in House
LIGHTS OUT.

Chicago, March Five hum
dred Chicago women, led by
Mrs. Emily Hin. president of
the Cook County Women
''Drys." will march en- masse to
the county jail today and tell
Sheriff Strassheim that at Is
time for him to abolish the
city's redlight district" The
women marched to the city hall
and gave Mayor Busse their
mind on the red light question I
recently. but did not get amy
satisfaction from him. Z
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07

with the negro, but each time the
promise was violated. II is believed
with the Scott boy in the school OF
reform that the officials will be able
to manage the white lad.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Peters, who resides near
Sharp. died last night Of erysipelas.
The funeral took place this morning
with burial In the Oakland ceme-
terry.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Duel mt Berea.

Berea. KY, March Z. Especial -
Sam Baker was killed and NJ. ID.
Bowling fatally wounded in a fight
between Sam and Burnam Baker and
Bowling. All are prominent.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
THB WEATHER

The predictions and tempera-
tv-" for the past twenty-four
hours will be found at the top
OF the seventh column on page
four.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-07
Charles Graham Administers
Beating For Words Said
About Wife.
Divorce Issue Involved in
Controversy.
SUNDAY MORNING EPISODE.

Louisville, Ky, March z. Z
. tSpecial.)-At a meeting pf .
. the Baptist Minister'S associa- Z
. tion of Louisville this morning. Z
. resolution was adopted. hear Z
. tily approving of the stand Z
. taken by DR.. Dodd, Of Paducah, Z
. excluding divorced women from :
. his choir and also approving of .
. the Christian spirit in which he .
. received the attack of Mr.. Gra- .
ham. .