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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03

Judge James Lane Bethshares, n
years old. one OF the best known men
in the county, died Sunday morning
at G:50 o'clock at his home, 500
South SIKH street, as the result Of in
juries sustained over two months ago
when he was run down by an auto
mobile.
His death was not unexpected.
Ever since the accident his condition
has been serious. For the last week
he suffered great pain, and Saturday
his condition became critical owing
10 an abscess on his brain, that burst.
In the afternoon he began to sink.
and Il was thought that he could not
last until midnight, but his constitu-
ton was stronger than expected and
his life slowly ebbed away until Sun
day morning at daybreak.
IL was an odd turn of fate that
Judge Belhshares should meet his
death as the result of an accident, for
he was cautious man who never
took a chance He was careful not
to expose himself, and despite the
fact that he was feeble, owing to ais
advanced age, his health was gener-
ALLY good, and he was able TO look
after his business affairs until the
accident.
He was injured October 2S. while
crossing Sixth and Clark streets with
in a few feet of his home. Mr. c.
Smith. manager of the Smith Carni-
val company, was driving north in
his automobile and struck Judge
Bethshares, although he made efforts
to dodge MIN. Judge Bethshares fell
forward, and the force of the fall
was received by his head. He was
picked up unconscious. but later rail-
he'd. and was hopeful of recovering.
Twice honored by election to pub
lie Office. he established an acquaint-
ance all over the county. Since re-
tirement he he'd been engaged with
his private affairs.
His Life.
Judge James l.. Bethshares, a ma
tive of Rutherford county, Tenn, was
born October 10, 1882. and was a
son of d.. William S. and Martha L.
Bethshares. his parents being Vlr-
ginians BY birth His grandfather on
his fathers side came over to this
country with Lafayette. On his
mothers side he was related 20
General Albert Sidney Johnston.
c. S. A. Shortly after 1S4S with
the family he removed to western
Tennessee. where Mr.. Bethshares re-
ceiye6 most OF his education in the
Cageville academy At the close of
the Civil war in 1864 he came to Pa
ducah. and since had made this city
his home.
For several years he was engaged
in the dry goods business, but retired
In 1863 and started the pillow factory,
which he continued for some time.
After leaving the business world he
read law in the Office of Sam Houston
and was admitted to practice in 1875.
After his admission to the bar he de-
voted himself exclusively to the law,
for which he possessed a natural fit
ness. He continued his private prac-
tice until 1882 when he was elected
county judge, and he served term of
four years.
AT the expiration OF his term he
again resumed the practice of law,
but In. S9i was elected again for am
other term as county judge. After
retiring he became a large property
owner in the city. and devoted the
remainder of his life to the manage
ment of his private business. forsak-
ing the law.
lie was a man of means, but was a
self-made man, and all OF his posses
sions we've gained by his own energy
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
In Circuit Court.

In circuit court Judge Reed made
ready for the full capacity % the
court tomorrow. Today was utilized
In getting the grand jury together.
and the instructions were given to
the members. The jury began its
work this morning. and Will dispose
OF the Jail cases hrst. and later viii
take up aud conduct any ipvcstlga-
ton that may be brought before the
members. The grand jurors are: j.
X. 8ondurant. foreman: J. ~ Lack
eyl w. II. Hester. J W. Hubbard
Il. d. Russell. l.. NJ. Brooks. A. d.
Buchanan. w ]. Matlock. J w. Boz
dry. A. f. Arnold, Gus Munier, J H..
Oberhausen.
Tomorrow morning the petit jur-
ors VIII report at the court house
and viii be 'empaneled. and the trial
OF the criminal cases will BE- begun
The docket for tomorrow Is: Bob
Ford. OBTAINING woman; Cicero
Anderson. malicious shooting; Frank
Ross. OBTAINING a woman: Charles
Grosshardt. Bob white and VIII
Martin. grand larceny Eugene Board
malicious striking; Frank Green.
malicious cutting; Ru' Wilkerson,
obtaining money by false pretenses;
S1Sney Ferguson. murder; Bill Bailey
PIi Ernest ward. horse stealing and
Htaining money by false pretenses:
u s. Walker. obtaining money by
Sc pretenses; George Wright,
brse stealing; Wallace Williams,
living carnal knowledge OF To-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
Is Charge Made by the Police
Against James McEuine
OF Jones Street.
Husband and Wife Fighting
Sunday.
WOMAN FOUND TO BE WOUNDED

Come quick; a nan IL killing his
wife!" was the alarming message
that came to Chief OF Police singery
yesterday afternoon while he was
seated quietly at his desk at police
headquarters. iiflis IITIi.I
After a few words OF inquiry the
chief sent Patrolmen Hessian. Eng
land and lRdce to house on Jones
street between Fourth and Fifth
streets. James McEwing was ehas-
Using his wife. Mrs. Inez MeEwing.
and she Is alleged TO have been de-
tending herself hrayely. The trio OF
patrolmen took them to police head
quarters, where charges OF breach of
the peace was entered against them.
Both were locked up in the city Jail.
A short time later City Jailer
James Clark reported to Chief Sin
gerry that the woman was bleeding
from the side and City Physician
Bass was summoned. II developed
that she had been stabbed in the
right side, but the knife struck a rib.
preventing what might have been a
fatal stab. A charge of malicious
cutting was preferred against Nc
Ewing this morning and In police
court he was held to answer under
$500 bond. The woman is not badly
hurt.
Cremeens Tries Again.
A second attempt to cheat justice
was made Saturday afternoon by
Frank Cremeens. alias ''Bigum." who
escaped from the chain gang and con-
eealed himself in the basement of the
Friedericx fats, Sixth and Monroe
streets. Five hours later he was ar
rested BY Patroiman Gillian at Eley-
enth street and Broadway and re-
turned to jail to complete his sen
tence of 1870 days.
Held tO Answer.
Jim Cooper, Tom and VIII Jones.
alleged egg thieves, who made a haul
on the steamer John T. Lowry last
week. were held to answer to the
circuit court grand jury this morning
by Police Judge Cross, who fixed their
bail at $500 Tom and Will Jones.
charged with selling the eggs, were
held over to answer on a charge of
obtaining money by false pretenses.
VIII Jones, one of the trio, Is be-
lieved TO be the same negro against
whom there is a warrant for mali
clous cutting. The warrant was is
sued last year and Jones is charged
with slashing the profile of Lew Rice.
'colored, with a long bladed pocket
knife.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
JUSTICE LURTON
INVESTED WITH
ROBES OF OFFICE
He Takes Oath. Kisses Bible
and is Seated by Marshal
on Bench.
Argument Begun in Tobacco
Trust Case.
$780, - -.


Washington. Jan. 3.-Judge Lur-
ton. of Tennessee, today was invested
with the robes OF authority as asso-
ciate justice OF the supreme court of
the United States. The court room
was crowded to the limit by those
anxious TO see the ceremony. Chief
Justice Fuller administered the oath
Of Office, every one in the room stand
ing. After pronouncing the last
phrase OF the oath. Lurton kissed the
open bible held by the clerk. Before
taking the pubic oath he had already
taken a similar one I'm the privacy OF
the court retiring room before his
colleagues In conrt. After the oath
was administered Lurton was con-
Quoted By MarshalNNright to his seat.
the furthest OH the left from the
chief justice. Then the court took
up the regular Monday routine.
Tsbacco Trust Case.
Arguments were begun In the su-
preme court today in the govern
ment's suit for the dissolution OF and
receiver for the tobacco trust. Spe-
cial Attorney McReynolds opened the
argument for the government. Attor-
'ney General Wickersham himself will
make the closing argument. Mercy
nolds traced the history of the to-
baeeo business and formation of the
alleged trust. He said at the present
time sixty companies are controlled
by the American Tobacco company.
lie alleged the holding company is
trust. II represents capital of four
hundred millions. He declared the
trust practiced AFFAIR methods and
destroyed competition In a large part
of the retail trade. He said the action
of the federal circuit court in dis
missing the bill against the United
Cigar Stores companies Is an error.
The government wants them included
in the trial II the decision is re-
yersed.
Former Treasurer Indicted.
Former United States Treasurer
James Huston was indicted by the
federal grand jury this afternoon on
a charge OF conspiracy and fraudu-
lent use OF the mails, resulting in
connection with the National Trust
company Samuel Graham. wealthy
Montreal broker, and Everett Dufour
and II. NJ. Lewis, of Washington, con-
.nected with the same concern. also
are indicted.
Standard Appeal.
The appeal of the Standard OIL
company. of New Jersey. from the de-
cision of the United -.es circuit
court at ST. Louis, declaring it a COM
bination in restraint of trade and
directing a dissolution of the combi-
nation, was formally fired in the SUI
preme court today. The Standard at
torneys have not yet filed their brief
though the Standards counsel in
formed the court it concurred in the
motion to have il advanced.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
Appellate Court

Frankfort. Ky. Jan. 3. Especial }
The January term of the appellate
court begins today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
Only Contest is Promised in
Upper Board. Where There
is Tie For Presideni....The
School Trustees Meet.

The outgoing general council Is
meeting as a committee OF the whole
this afternoon at the city hall and
dispatching all old business so that
the incoming boards will be ready
10 proceed with new business. The
meeting began at O'Clock with all
members present and mostly routine
business is being transacted.
Tonight the new board OF council
men will assemble for the first meet
ing this year. The aldermen meet
Thursday night. Retiring from the
council Is Mr.. VanMeter. who takes
4 seat in the board OF aldermen. lie
Is succeeded by Ollie =. Leigh. Al
n. Young retires also and Is sue
ceeded by Mr.. Charles Horton. j.
l.. MANNERS time having expired in
December his place Is filled by Au-
gust Budde. Republican.
There will be two changes in the
board OF aldermen. Ex-Councilman
VanMeter succeeds l.. r.. Durrett.
and win Farley succeeds Virgil
Sheriff.. This makes the board a
tie In the vote. as there will be four
Republicans and four Democrats. In
the council there will be eight Demo-
Gratis and four Republicans. With
the few exceptions the makeup Of
each board remains the same
Following Is the roll OF both
boards that take charge this week
councllmen A. r. Foreman CD (:
w l. Bowers (R): August Budde
tR)i c. c. Duvali (R); George Han
min (D); Fred Kreutzer CD; Pat
Laliy Cd: Frank Mayer (R); J. X.
p Mccarthy Cd: ollie p. Leigh
oDl; Wilson Cd; Charles Horton
Cd.
Aldermen-Ed ID. Hannah CD,
G. T. vanMeter tR): Harry Hank
fR): Ernest Lackey (D); George
Oehlschlaeger tR); Joe Potter (D);
iylii farley sR); Dr, P. u Stewart
CDl.
Aidermanic Contest.
Al Foreman Is tipped for re-elec-
ton as president OF the council,
while the presidency OF the alder
men will be a contest between VIII
Farley and ed. Hannah. present
chairman. All the new councilmen
and aldermen were sworn In this
by City Clerk Maurice Me-
lntyre and will be in their seats to-
night.
The appointment OF an assistant
20 the city clerk VIII be necessary
in a short time owing to the separ-
ate chambers occupied by each
board. The council meets on the
third floor directly over the old
council chamber. while the aldermen
occupy a hall on the third floor d.
rectly over the city treasurer's Of
fee.
Robert IErks the new license in
spector. will be committee clerk OF
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
Comparison of the Circula-
ion of The Sun for Two Years

december, 1907 average. 1919
ecember, 1908 average. .5l26
Member, 1909 avenge. .6sO6
lis is the largest circalation
west Of Louisvill&
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03

Mr. and Mrs Dan Loyery. Of LII.
tie Cypress, are the parents OF a aae
boy baby. II
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs George, Block, of the
Mayfleld road, are thy parents OF a
zine boy baby.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-03
Judge Reed Begins January
Term Of Circuit Court....
In. County Court.
Gus Singleton Performs His
First Official Act.
COURT HOUSE, Is nrsrrISo'

Change Of the county administra-
son took place this morning. and
the court house was In a hustle as
the result OF the retiring county ON
cla,s making way for the entrance
OF the new officials Circuit court
began today. ard With the inves,iga-
ton OF the grand jury In session. the
court house was. about the hveliesi
place In the city. On the second
foor the hoard OF supervisors met 10
20 over the books OF the asessr'
adding TO the humming.
Nearly an the officers took the
oath OF ofhce last week. Circuit
Clerk Joe A. Miller swore IN Circuit
Judge vivian NJ. Reed. who In turn
swore in County Judg' Aiben W
Barkles caRed the frst session Of
sworn In. Judge Reed began the ses-
SION OF circuit court. while Judge
Barkiey called the firas ession OF
county court The frat Official act
Of the new county judge was TO sign
a release to the sheriff for property
that had been assessed 20 J W In
tie and also J. T. Henley. In county
court Sanders e. Clay was sworn In
as county attorney. Herman. Katter-
ichn A. deputy county court clerk,
and Charles y. whittemore as deputy
county jailer.
County Cietk.
Col Qua @. Singleton arrived at
the court honse at o'clock aud
formally took chargc Of tho once Of
county court clerk. It's nrst ofhcisl
&C; was 20 reoprd a DEED from. John
NJ wekins 10 NAM Morgar Hc
made the promise several Mnths
ago. and kept his word by recording
the deed soonsafier he walked into
the ofice. Paperhangers have pos
seszlon Of the ofice Mr.. Herman
Katterjohn j. the CHIEF deputy coun-
~ court clerk, while Miss Sarah MI
Ter was retained as copylst. Miss
Polite Durrett will b. an assistant in
TIE Office
During his term OF Office retiring
County Court Clerk Ell G. Boone
made quite a record In Issuing mar
riaee hcenses Since February y he
has lssied fil marriage licenses
3i2 beng to white couples. His
flfst Official act was 10 issue mar
rlage license TO =. n. Beavers and
Anna Farmer. lie closed HIS OH
cial duties by issuing a marriage H.
oense 20 J. NJ Wills and Mr. Mat
tie Arnold he was az the Office to-
day assisting hN successor with the
duties. and viii remain for several
Nv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08

No doubt the public Is OF The opin
In that just now IL Is period OF un
rest and conjecture as TO the outcome
OF the worlds series among the mem
bers OF the Cubs and Athletics; that
meetings and whispered consultations
are being held as 10 the relative mer
It's OF the two teams and that the play
ers of both clubs are In highly
nervous frame OF mind: that they are
planning this and that and trying &c
form plans OF offense and defense that
will disrupt and confuse their oppon
ents team play.
No doubt the latter have been gone
over thoroughly but In a quiet. result
producing and thorough way. which
TO the uninitiated observer might pos
sibly appear careless.
There will be no frst.night fear and
trepidation such AS is INDUCED in by
performers on the dreaded opening
appearance. Were you, a stranger. u
approach one OF the players with Ques-
tons as to the results, and their
hopes. you would probably be an
swered civilly but not with an exhsus
tive program Of events as they were
10 be carried out unless the PLACER
hlmseif happened 10 De ian, dno
very few Of them are.
In the clubhouse on the opening
game OF the series no undue amount
OF nervousness or anxiety will appear
either. The ball player has a certain
sense OF security In his ability Il
perform his duties that Is less appar
ent In other athletes. II may be thai
he realizes he IL only a part Of the
machine which that day 10 to gladden.
or sadden the hearts Of the thousands
of patrons.
Nervousness and anxiety IL often ap
parent In the young fellow who FOL
the first time plays In major league
company, but Is seldom seen In the old
performer.
A little more care will be evident
In these games and each ball as II ID
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08
is
WEAK TEAM

CHICAGO, Oct. s --Western confer
ence schools held the gridiron spot
light In the central vest today Every
big Eight" team will be In action
and the games will serve as elimina
ton contests in the race for the west
ern championship.
Several of the teams. however, will
have as opponents colleges outside OF
the conference. and the most impor.
tant game from a championship stand
poilt will be the Chicago-lndiana con.
test here.
Chicago is weaker this year than in
several seasons. and the Hoosiers have
one OF the best chances ever afforded
them 10 defeat Stages men.
The new rules have had a telling
effect on western football. all teams
having been late IT. getting down &c
real work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08
YOUNG SAMMY SMITH IS
A PROMISING PUGIIIST

NEW YORK, Oct s.-New York
fight fans are practically unanimous
today In the belief that Young Sam
my" Smith, OF Philadelphia. has all
the ''makin's" OF light weight cham
pion, the belief being deepened by his
work against Willie Beecher at the
National Sporting cluD last night.
Smith gave Beecher a fearful laclng.
The Slow Town Fighter. who wears
glasses outside OF the ring and gives
the appearance OF being awkward, had
wide margin on the east side idol IN
seven OF the ten rounds and an even
break In the others. The big crowds
cheered Smith repeatedly, as they
thought they saw In him a probable
coming champion. Beecher tried TO
Offset Smiths cleverness by rushing,
but every time he bored In, he en-
countered a pair OF fists that set him
back.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08

EDITED BY
HARRY NELLY
TALK ON THE BENCH
is WORTH CANNING
PRESERVED BY PHONOGRAPH 1T WOULD MAKE BIG
HIT AT ANY STAG PARTY-HOW THE ATHLETES
DISCUSS THE OPPOSITION

handled Will be grasped tighter and q
better aim will be taken oy pitchers
and. In fact, all the players. They vii
be as keen and alive TO the result as
the most enthusiastic spectator, but
II will not be as evident
The utmost good feeling will pre-
vail In the games between the players
except when engaged In plays where
results are to be derived. when II IL
likely some harsh things MAJ De said
and some personalities INDUCED In
but IL will not be carried on the field
or at least has not been except In q
few particular instances.
IL you could only sit on both
benches at the same time when ia,
gong taps for the first inning OF the
first game you would be astonished
To see the change IL those ordinarily
mild-mannered young men. Even the
substitutes will tell how they will make
those other fellows look before the
contest is over. One torrent OF abuse
will be handed around. Let's snoy
that cheap mob up, and some more
stuff that couldn't get through tn
mails.
Then you would see the honesty nnd
sincerity Of purpose and action that
you had thought were lacking. The
first batter up on either side, II he
is made to look foolish, striking out
will return TO the bench (if he Is a
game fellow and tell the gang the
opposing pitcher is n dub. has nothing
and that he probably won't last three
innings The catchers on both sides
will tell their pitcher on the beacf
that the gang he Is pitching against
will never be whittier when they're
dead. II We could only get that bench
talk with a photograph
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08
CUBS RULE FAvORITES
IN CHICAGO BETTING

CHICAGO, Oct. S.-The National
league ians OF Chicago are supreL,ely
confident that the Cubs will win tie
worlds series from the Philadelph
Athletics. but they are not betting
IN IL.
This vas evident today when O
dozen different reports showed that
there were big punches Of Athletic
money going begging. Eastern money
is pouring in here. but few OF the
beta have been taken, and the local
American league followers said they
could not place their own coin, let
alone putting up that OF the eastern
fans.
One bet OF $1,000 10 s1.400 with the
Athletics at the short end was re-
corded, but the Cub fans are believed
20 De waiting for even money.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08
GOOD GAMES
FOR SUNDAY

Some unusually good ball cares
will be presented Sunday at the iude,
pendent parks in this city. The re.
turn of many minor league players
gives the independent managers a
chance TO load UP With the best ma
terial.
At Mack-ave. the s. & s. team will
do battle with the Kalamazoo club
winners of the South Michigan league
pennant. Manager RoesInk has
strengthened his team with Mean
drews. Killian. Grogan and other re-
turning minor leagliers.
At Paddy McGraws park Frank
Scheibeck will present lot of old
timers, together with some young men
who are out professionally and have
returned for the winter. He has
Claude Rossman, Yeager. Ed Siever,
Cocash, Jimmie Casey and others.
Those who are still interested in
baseball will thus have an opportunity
OF seeing a lot OF men who starred in
the minors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-08
~ HARRY NELLY.

Tomorrow and baseball is no more
until 1911, After the contest In chi
st}'-e f@fs~ cago Sunday they
v'ss.,..r -. will write go on
1870" S"~ We" the baseball sched-
Aif- rTs Can ule and fans and
80 players can retire
4 hS"a"se "aSe' TO the "Fireside
oHy 's r League" W re
batting averages are big and errors
few. Detroit won no pennant this
season. Detroit did not come close
even. After the Athletics went too
far In the lead the Jenningses used
young pitchers and tried out some OF
the Juveniles for the purpose OF get
ting line on future Tigers. II you
have taken pennants there is only one
place In the league after that--frst.
Second, third and fourth all look alike
Claude Rossman has just returned
10 Detroit. Possibly you do not see
the connection between his return and
the loss or the pennant. Speak the
word "Rossman" TO Detroit fan and
he pooh poohs. Rossman suffered
= me penafty attached to every profes-
sional athlete who slips-he fell from
the efnihence OF town hero 10 the
minor leagues, taking along the con-
domination OF lot OF fans who were
lust sas excessive In their praises
when he went right
4 Had Claude Rossman played with
the Tigers this year had he ielded
a. ne did when In his prime. had he
been able 10 throw as effectively as
before. IRA Thomas tipped the Ath-
letics 70 his weakness, had he hit the
bali with his accustomed xigor, the
Tigers might possibly not have won
the pennant but they would be go close
on the heels OF the Athletics that the
result would be IN doubt until about
The last week OF the season. Maybe
Won don't believe that. but, with all
due credit;to Tom Jones for his faith
ful service. Claude Rossman's absence
cut over 80 runs from the Detroit
clubs total and deprived the team OF
great batting strength.
- They talk about the poor pitching
this season; the pitching was just
about las good as
when the Tigers ,,...,. u..
won pennants. The
only time the fling Not SO
~ I'm the past was rs.,. "a
superior was when
Bill Donovan was
n~his- prime, and at that Donovan new
or was a man who worked with great
.freQuency He was capable Of turn
ing out 3 sterling game once In awhile
NJ he newer was steady worker In
there 4S often as waiter johnson. Ed
Walsh or other stars.
sWhat good, strong slugger batting
fourth or fifth means TO a ball club
~ shown strikingly by . comparison
luf the number of runs driven in by
- Cobb and Sam Crawford this sea-
Ebn5 Poor, old SAM" as you have
Hafd In various quarters, still hit In
'the{ pinches, assertions to the con-
ttAfy Notwithstanding.
fHeginning June 1 and counting all