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——————— CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION. Busy Meeting of the Solons Last! Night—Interesting Mat- ters Up For Their Consideration, a ee BONDS’ nena r U eat Clearing..Sale-— ° BAS eae All of our $8.00, $10.00 and } $12,00 fine ladies’ jackets H ‘ for $3.98) % All our $12.00 and$ /* ant seal plush capes, real OBS a. rren'yid and cut jet trim- All our $2.00 and §, 4 All our 50c ch en's very a heavy flee ed union suits, all sizes, go for..-++ All of our ladies’ fine wool shrunk $2.00 union suits go ~ PERSONALS. Mike Karnes left at moon for St. Louis. Mrs. J, R, Rock is visiting in | Memphis, The Bazaar Mr. T. J. Moore has returned from To make room for our new spring Hlinois. |stock, all winter goods go at just Col, Basil Duke, of Cincinnati, is 98 one-half of the regular prices. ‘at the Palmer. Judge Jas. B. Garnett, of Cadiz, Millinery Department | was here today. All our very fine felt $1.50 Hon, W. J. Stone, of Kuttawa, and $1.00 walking hats and came down this morning. sailors go in this sale for.. Mre. F. M. Smith, at Pe organ 75} Jetferson, is quite ill. med vette. pose Rey Mrs. C, E. Lining has gone to eps cite hla: 75¢, Florida to spend the wintae” Ait out #4.o6 and 94.06 hand Mr, J. 8. Sherrell and wife, of ~ some trimmed hats go in Mayfield, were at the Palmer today, Mr, W. D. Cobourn, of Trainmas- THIRD Ano COURT | yp a 7t - Hale Azalea Soap) ~<™ ie & This Happy Date in Ninety-Kight our prices were cut down,—we sell to allin cot and hall the cheapest Whit i$more essenti twrgoud health than pur water? Our Filters will aS make impure water as pure lear and sparkling as spring Every family should have é oo cape . $1.00 and 1.49 New Ordinances Introduced—The Curfew Law Defcated—New +25 Fourth and and satin skirts, that sold gil season for $10.00 and $1.50 and ee & handsome ay x # “$12.00, our price, this sale, .++ $4.98 and 5 fancy novelty skirts, regular price $7.50 and $8.00, this sale....... t ring worth $1.50 ith every purchase of $5.00 more. Don’t Mistake the Place. New Silks Always on the lookout for the new- eat, we have purchased a lot of striped satins, in wide and narrow stripes, the latest fad for skirts and waists. rice, $1.10 per yard. Embroidery We have opened our import: Hamburg, nainsook and S' ings and insertions. Always in the Jead in these goods, we have outdone all previous efforts. We ask you to inspect our lines and see the new and novel designs. Dr. Raub’s... Egg White Soap We have for sale this soap, which has been extensively advertised in the leading magazines. Price, 25c per box—three cakes to the box. We Have Secured the Sale of the Famous You are cordially invited to inves- tigate the superior merits of the Cresco, We shall take pleasure in explaining to you wherein it excels all old-style corsets. The Cresco contains the only new and really valuable improvement ap- plied to corsets in twenty years. A combination of comfort and economy. Wear it, and it wins you. Once won, you'll wear no other. We continue the sale on cloaks, i and comforts advertised last week. L.B, OGILVIE & C0, MORTON'S OPERA HOUSE FLRTCHER TERRELL, Manager. Friday evening, Jan. 21st, ’98. ‘The latest New York and London success, “Miss Francis of Yale ” [pane of Mr. ( Direction Benton Thorpe, from Manhattan Theatre, New York Originat cast, including Etienne Girardor, (orig- inal “Charley's Aunt,”) Miss Lavininia Shan ow, aud others of equal t Better than “Charley's Aunt.” Funnier than'My Friend from India" PAY CAR, Due Tomorrow Morning at Ten O'elock, The pay car of the Illinois Central will reach Paducah tomorrow fore- this e for... | Allour $8.00 and 00 beau tiful velvet pattern hats, rihly trimmed in feathers, go at one price All of our $2,00 and $3. French hair switches go for + +$1.00 and 1.50 50 switches at.... 215 Broadway. { LOCAL MENTION. Council » Clark Better. The many friends of Councilman Mann W. Clark will be pleased to learn that his condition is today much improved +75 Death in Graves, Mr. W, Allcock, of near Kansas, Graves county, died yesterday of hemorrhage, aged 46. He leaves a fam The funeral took place to- day; burial at Liberty church ceme- tery. Incandescent lamp globes suitable for system for sale at McPherson’s Drug stor tf grand jubilee at tonight on South are cordially in There will be a the Gospel Mission Third street. All vited. Fel Louis Woodmso, burg, fell from a born yesterday a noon and was badly bruised, in ad- dition to having several fingers dislo- cated. From the Loft. of Mechanics- The North side officers fired sever- al shots about 4:30 this morning at a gang of dogs that were chasing town cows near Fifth and Harrison streets, A good many people in the vicinity heard the shots and thought there was a fight, One Week Only, 1 bottle 10c Vassaline, ... 1 gallon Heinz Dill Pic 2 Ib. packages Roiled O: 1 Ib, Dried Figs, 1 Ib, Dates,.. 1 bu. fresh Me: ter Frates’ office, was in the city yes- terday. Mr. Sam B Gott left today fot Hot Springs to spend a few days for his health, Mrs. L. A. Fagpish, 6f Birdsville, is visiting the family of Capt, J. E. Williamson, Miss Helma Baird retufned to her home in Lebanon, Tenn., today, after a visit ta Mr. and Mrs, John P. Weaks, . Mr. SuG. Watkins, in Fran- cisco, a brother of Mr. Walter Wat- kins, the barber, is spending a few days in the city. Heis on his way to Philadelphia on business, UPPER LANDING Over on the Opposite Shore Sub- merged, And the Regular Trips of the Ferry Boat Bettie Owen Haye Thereby Ceased, The ferry boat Bettie Owen today ceased her trips to the upper landing on the opposite side of the river, as the river has risen te such an extent that the residents of Lilinois are un- able to reach the landing. The last to come over from that side was yes- terday, The boat made several trips today only in order to bring over the re- mainder of the corn that is stored there. She still goes to Brooklyn. It is thought, however, that the crest of the rise bas been reached and that only a few more feet will come. “MISS FRANCIS OF YALE” at Morton's Fri- Night. Fine Comedy day The interest in the first present 5. | tion of this play in this city next Frida evening at the opera house of the latest laughing furore, ‘Miss Francis of Yale’’ 13 highly encouraging to the managment, Large numbers of thea- +] ter parties have been organized, and 1 doz, nive Pig's Feet, . 1 pt. bottle choice Ketchup, . . 1 1 1b. pare Maple Sugar, ,, .12 Granges per doz., 15 to . I, L. Ranpourn. Phone 89, S. Second st. Elks Met Last Night. ‘There was a called meeting of the Elks last night to pass on the peti- tions of several members for rein- statement, Hickory Stovewood. Telephone No. 29 for a nice two horse load delivered promptly. Price. $1 cash. Ohio River Spoke and . E. Bell tf. ayed for S Me te setter bird dog, both and big black spot on bis A reasonable reward will be given for his return. 18j2 T. B. Sanpe! Broadway, Old Board Re-Elceted, The stockholders of the Paducah Gas company elected directors as follows yesterday afternoon: R. K. Dunkerson, Jobn Gilbert, H, Lowen- thal, A. K. Anspacher, H. Wilkie- meyer, Matt and F. J. Reitz The oflivers elected were: Jobn Gilbert, president ; H. Wilkiemeyer, vice-president; Ed Matt, secretary and treasurer. “GOAL, COAL! Why buy coal that is half dirt and slack, when you can buy good, nice, clean coal, free of dirt and slack for 9 cents per bushel, spot cash, from the old and reliable St. Bernard Coal Co. We also ha the best 2nd pool Pittsburgh coal Never buy the common grades. Also all sizes of the best Anthracite and Virginia Smithing coal. Sr. Bernarv Coat Ce Broadway, hone Ni Forgot to Back. Proprietor Forman, of the ‘‘Klon- dike’’ saloon, reported to Chief Bar- ber last night that a strange negro he had in bis employ had disappeared with s $10 hill he had been given to get changed. The description tallied with that of a man who stole an overcoat from the hall at the orge Langstaff, Jr. ‘ele con Alleged Murderers Surrender, Reuben and Thomas Koss, the young men charged with killing Wal- ter Hooks at Grand Rivers on Jan- uary 7, surrendered at Smithland yesterday They were committed to jail without bail, Foot Pierced by File. W. F. Ellithorpe, a machinist at theI, C, shops, had his foot pain- tully pierced by the sharp end of a file which fell upon it yesterday. The injury was dressed at the hospi- tal. Dr. Edwards, Ear, Eye. Nose and Throat Specialist, Paducah, Ky. tf Hackmen and Express Drivers. noon, about ten o’clock and all the employes in all departments will re- ceive their pay. Four room house and finest small stable in city, four stalls and room for hack; want good renter; near Second and Washington, Only the desire to see this latest New York success has been most contagious. The company is an adwirable one and promiment among the members are Etienne Girardot, the original ‘*Char- ley’s Aunt’’ in this country; Miss Lavinie Shannon and other players of equal renown. EXCITEMENT AT MAYFIELD Occasioned By the Suspicious Ac- tions of a Stranger. Great excitement prevailed for a while in Mayfield last night about 6 o'clock. A stranger knocked at the door of G. O. Duncan, and was answered by Mr. Dancan’s 13-year- old daughter, who was the only one at home. The man had an open knife in his hand, and asked her to buy it, She ran out the back way and gave the rin, but the man had escaped when searched for by indignant neighbors. BARGAINS IN GROCERIES ! Nice oranges, 10c. per doz. Two-pound can Mocha and Java, coffee 50c. Pitted cherries, very a at 25¢ per can. Everything else equally low, Ep Joxrs The Cash Grocer, ELOPED TO METROPOLIS: fancy; try th tf Cullom Married. Miss Maud Benson, of Jackson street, and Mr, Ben Cullom, a well known young man of the city, eloped this morniug ty Metropolis, accom- panied by Miss Hattie Luckman, of Benton, and were married, They are expected to return on the boat this afternoon, The bride and groom are well aud favorably known young people. The Cineograph Tonight. Thecineograph entertainment, with the following musical program, should not be forgotten—Tuesday evening, the 18th, in the annex of the First Christian church, A pleasant even- ing is promised to all who attend, Prof, Hobson's Orchestra « Mr. W.T. Miss Alma Overture Vocal solo Violin solo. Vocal solo Mr, Kobert Chastaine Mandolin and plano trle—Mess7s, Fred Vint Prank Harlan, Harry Gilbert Voeal solo. Mr. Martin Beatty Vocal solo Master Albert Gilbert Broadway Church, There was a fine service this morn- ing at the Broadway Methodist church. Dr, Piner will preach at 7:30 p.m, Mrs, Winstead will lead in a song service at7p. m. The public is cordially invited. The meeting grows in interest, PITTSBURG GOAL 8CTS. BUSHEL Campbell- Mulvehill Coal Co, are selling Pittsburg coal at eight cents a bushel. The cash must accompany every order, Eaucnte Your Kowelx With Cnseareus. Candy Cathartic, curs consiipation forever. We, eo. 11 0. 0.C, fal, druggists refund wouer $2.50 per week for all, Inquire Pa- ducah Bankivg Co, 17je ‘ ti Campbeli-Mulvehill Coal Co, he and all the member Mr. Clark, Severs were presented, incLy few law, which wa. Jim Porteous was ton of Jak Grove, wl duce ry bei Lang me§fe arma dations, “hich were After the reading the finance com heard, = « \ * vanasce co: Chairman Fowler’ presented following bills, which were allowed: A. L. Davis Oak’ Grove Street Inspector... Street inspector (omer ad ley (back tax collec! The finance committee was allowed further time in which to report, ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, Chairman Ezell reported that the market house ordinance had not been completed, owing to its complicated features. Granted further time. An ordinance creating the office of electrical inspector of Paducah was read. He is to have authority to in- spect all electric wires, ete., and no changes can be made in any electric plant or wires without his permission, Mr. Varney, representing the board of underwriters, was present, and stated that the ordinance was a copy of the one in force in over forty cities in the central states, and is one greatly in need in Paducah. The matter was reported to the]; light and water and fire committee for consideration, The Curfew ordinance preventing children under sixteen, unaccompa- nied, from being out on the streets or in other public places after the hours of 8 o'clock in winter and 9 o'clock in summer was read. The least fine was placed at $1 and the second for $1. Capt, Fowler stated he could not consistently vote for it. In the first place, a 16-year-old boy or girl isa naughty old ‘infant,’ and besides, he didn’t believe in taking the contract of a man’s children out of his ha It was a law that, like the cow « nee, could not be ep- forced. Councilman Jones agreed, and said it was an ordinance that could not be enforced. It take one policeinan to every boy> A motion of Capt. Fowler to the ordinance was carried by @ vote of eight to four. An ordinance reducing the salary ofthe sexton of Oak Grove from $300 per year was read, Mr, Ezell said he was opposed to it. The grave yard, he said, was the last place to practice economy. Mr. Elliott said the fees outside the ceme- tery amounted to $740 per year for the last year. aptain Fowler said he thought resent salary was low enough, The ordinance was lost by a vote of 6 to. Captain Fowler had read an ordi- nance providing for the punishment of people practicing cruelty to ani- mals and fixing the penalty at not than $10 and not more than $100, he ordinance was unanimously passed on its first reading. STREET COMMITTER. @WBChrirman Eades stated that at the last meeting he mentioned the bad condition of the streets, snd the mat- ter of letting the contract for keeping the streets up. He said the attorney had advised him that there would be no conflict between it and the con- tract of Sewerage Contractor White. Besides, the latter had expressed a willingness to pay the contractor to keep up those streets he is required ‘p up, and thus obviate any contlict. He moved that the mayor ds. t rh and always keep] Miss Maud Benson and Mr, Ben] be authorized to immediately adver- tise for bids to keep up the streets for not less than four years. Mayor Lang decided that the motion was out of order, as it would be impossi- ble to make such a contract. The city could not contract, he thought, for more than one year, Attorney Lightfoot was called upon, and guve it as his opinion that the city could contract for more than one year. A motion to sustain the mayor was passed, FIRE COMMITTEE, Chairman Jobnson read a report from Fire Chief Wood, stating that Jake Elliott and Harry Ashbrouk had been appointed — stationmen. ‘The appointments were ratified and the bondsmen accepted, SPECIAL COMMITTEE, Chairman Johnson stated that the corrugated iron house desired to be erected by the Peanut company could be done only by special ordi- nance, The report was concurred in. The special committee reported that the contract for furnishing feed to the fire department had been awarded to Mr. Louis Clark, NEW BUSINESS, The resignation of Supt. Davis, of the electrict light plant was read, to take effect March Ist, and was ac- cepted. The cemetery committee recom- mended for reappointment as sexton of Oak Grove cemetery Mr. Wm. Porteous, The recommendation was concurred in, Dr, Robertson stated that he as- certained at the city hospital the other day that there are no aurgigal goods in town, no empty boast jus to createa ‘+ran,” You always know it’s strictly @ » We per box This statement when you read itin ‘Tix Su: *|The glad New Year cheer with prospects Ly “i ‘ion’s train with cal comes at protection: 8 sure for rich and the city. He pommended the appropriation of 50 for the instruments, and also for 200 feet of flooring for the hos- pital kijehen. Lang stated that the hos- rt ropriation was already short. motion was lost by a vote of 5 to 6. Chairman Robertson stated that a large pond of water stood the year around near Thirteenth and Jefferson streets and read a communication from several residents asking an abatement of the nuisance. The matter was referred to the street committee, engineer and city attor- ney with power to act. Councilman Winstead read a com- munication from Loeb & Bloom ask- ing for permission to erect a corru- gated iron warehouse near First and Broadway. Mrs. T. B. Lyle asked permission to arect a corrugated shed at Third and Washington. Councilman Winstead was in favor of having a special ordinance. Councilman Jones was opposed to He said if they were going to have a fire limit to have it; if not, to abolish it. But if onve started, there would be no end to it. City Attorney Lightfoot stated that it would be unlawful to pass an ordinance that violated some other ordinance. Captain Fowler said to get the question before the house. He moved to draft an ordinance to abol- ish the fire limits in the city of Padu- cah, The motion was lost by a yote ‘of 8 to 3, The matter of granting permission to the respective petitioners to erect the corragated houses was left on the table. The residents of the West End, pear the old Boyd place, asked the city to furnish lumber enough to con- struct a walk across the hollow. The cost will be about $50. The mayor was instructed to purchase the ne- cessary material. Mr. Winstead then submitted the profile for the new wharf at Elizabeth street. He moved that the mayor instruct the street inspector to use the dirt taken from the wharf in fill- ing up the South Fourth street hol- low. Carried. Capt. Fowler stated that the tele- gtaph wires on Fourth street were not high enough for brakemen on freight The company was in- structed to raise the wires. Capt. Fowler stated that there was no electric tight at Sixth and Court and moved that the light at Fifth and Court streets be moved to Sixth and Court. He suggested that the light committee investigate the mat- ter. Carried. Councilman William Eades report- ed that the Sixth street bridge over Island creek is out of line and needs attention. The street inspector was appointed to look after it, Councilman Jones rea nication from the k Singletree company asking for exemption from taxation for five years. Referred, F, E, Meyer was refunded $1.0 on taxes, Clerk Patterson read a communi- cation relative to the improvement of Monroe street several years ago, th improvement] having never agcepted by the council. Referred. Acommunication from contractor Lynn White, assigning to Mr. Ed D. Hannan a sub-contract for laying pipe to flush tanks, was presented, The sub-contract was ratified. Mayor Lang called the attention of the council to the expense of un- loading coal at the electric light plant. He said it cost $15 last month. It was referred, Mr. Filmore Matlock was ap- pointed a special poliveman for the I, C. without pay. Mr. Henry Seamon was appointed a special policeman for the Furni- ture company, Assessor Grief announced that he had appointed Mr. F, Dudleigh as his deputy. Ratified. Mayor Lang asked the street com- mittee to investigate the improve- ars, Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. palces POWDER A Pare Grape Crean of Tartar Powder _{.VEARS THE STANDAR’ . season. {be “ | Jand value great for every dit jordinance la commu- |* ward for duty done by every willil hand. But to the point, we wi to tell a few things somewhat perso: al. In prices we'll produce a cras and show you how to save your cash* Our Dry Goods must be sold at once for less than cost, Now here's your chance to guard yourself against a cold with the cheapest woolens ever sold. Our custom Shoes wise people use in Gaiter, Lace and Button, and every pair is sure to wear that will put your foot in. Our I fiom the Emerald Isle ne'er fail to make fair women smile, delighted with these Fabrics grand from ancient Erin's class land. Before this i ue Every Fi UL Iter tested before ore. DRUGGISTS greeting we would end an invitation we'll extend tomen and women great and small to give John Dorian a call for Shirts and Dresses, Hose and socks at prices down to bottom rocks I! who swell our patrons ranks are sure to have our heartfelt thanks, otay, or any other time. And as our feelings ever blend with ‘+a heart and hand for every friend” and a bright New Year to eyery one, is the earn- eat wish of Dontan, 205 Broadway. lucah, Ky. Racn7 f 2 ment of Eleventh street trom Court Mayor Lang recommended an or- dinance specifying the kind of gravel to be used on the streets: « Also an ordinance requiring all] j surve to be filed with the city engineer, . Also an ordinance requiring the city weigher to note the conrlition of hay, corn, etc., weighed there. Councilman Jones said that it wouk| be impossible for the city weigher to determine it, as the hay is] res sually wet so far down that he cannot find it. ‘The mayor also recommended an requiring the cleaning of all electric globes about once in two weeks, All recommendations were curred in, Adjourned. con- Hamburg “oll herring, dill pickle in center, two for Sc, chesper than ever gold before, at Bockmon’s, Phone 2 NEWS NOTES . Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will ask Congress for an appropri tion to test on an extended scale of anti-toxine serum for he ig he While Senator arcos Garcia, Governor of Santa Clara, Cuba, ws attending abase-ball game Saturday attempt was made to assassinate him, The Senate has agreed to vote Fri «day on the confirmation of Attorney General McKenna as aysociate justice of srupeme court. It is said that all the the case of the nine men Bloomington, Iud., for have disappeared. Capt. dhen L. Flinn, Geo wealthiest real estate owner, commit-| , ted suicide at Thomasville, Victim of drink, Gen Christopher Colon Auger, a re- tired officer of the United States Army, died at Washington Sunday night of old age witnesses in| indicted Whitecappiag Somebody entered Dr. B. T. Frank's stable last night and stole two sets of harness, There is no clue, Deafness Cannot Be Cured By local applicat{ons, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of t ‘There ts only one Way to cure deafness, aud that Is by con. stitutional remedies. Deafuess is caused by ition of the mucous lining of Pube, When this tube gets a have @ rum sling sound or Im ing, and When it ty entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the tuflan matior be taken 01 nothing but an in Hamed condition of the mucous surfaces lars for any c by h) that can. by Hull's Send for clroulars, free, ure, Toledo, 0, Voouy Baye bu. Jandy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of ‘the age, pleas. ant and hing to tho taste, act gently and positively on kidueys, and bowels, cleansing spel colds, cure headache, fever, jal constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try @ box of C. C, C, to-day, old and guaranteed to cul No. plats, ete., made in the city] sey ¢ th HOURS W 7° c mdow IN THE LATEST PATTERNS. W Ww, 132 8 Strange Northeast of end four “The 1 nos away.” The Ile was a! to w plant t AN AFRICAN + fe ma Meid una t Dr. Albert Bernheim Physician and Surgeon I 5 ‘'N Door Tue Patwen ; 364 ta all Paper »" 4 ‘Shades. GREIF Telephones ROMP T J.S. GANSTER ~ Notary Public AND SOLICITOR OF PENSION CLAIMS Prompt and thorough attention given to all ca Vouchers for quarterly payment of pensions carefully attended to. Office, 714 South Third stree WOOD WOOD Do you want the best. It ean be |found at Tenth avd Trimble. Dr and green hickory blocks for heatin and | stoves, ‘Try one order. haa North End Wood Yard. DR, D. A. AMOSS Homeopathic Physiciar Nroadway oa to 1am > pm so pm W. Be CLEM Dio 4d pan o 8.00pm. HENRY BURNETT» Attorney -at-Law Will practice in all the courts, 118 South Fourth St., Papvcan, Ky. | THOS. E. MOSS a TORNEY-AT-LAW@ 116 South Fourth Street. 2 Smoke Your Hate Aways sily and forever, be mag o s Weak mea Cure guaran 4 sample free. Address Ni dy Co, Chicago or New York. HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES AND BICYCLE SUNDRIES. Don’t fail to call Agent for the highest grades of Bicycles made, We are prepared to offer 1896 Stearns for $58.60 Don’t fail to seo our $45.00 Overlands and Rugbys ~best on the market, prettiest wheel made. Don’t fail to see our line of wheels before buying. We are the only exclusive Bicycle house in the city, Complete repair shop. Free riding school to those bnying wheels from us. remember the place, Paducah Cycle Works, 126 and 128 North Fifth street, near Palmer Houses SMOKES Many former 10c Smokers Ask Your Dealer for /t