The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, February 23, 1898, Page 1

© | The Sun's circulation books are always open to the Advertis er | DAILY SUN. PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1898, Nelson Soule’s ..-Balm ror te SKIN Can always be gotten at his drug store. It has won its way into its present compli- mentary popularity upon merit alone. It holds fast the many friends it made many years ago, and proves itself a perfect remedy and toilet article for the uses indicated by its title, Gold # Fish We have just received a new shipment o{ gold fish ip all sizes, from 15¢ to piece. We have only a few fine Japanese specials left. Call and see them or tele phone 237 J.D.\BACON & CO. Druggists... Gold Fish Agents ZOLA CONVICTED. The Brave Defender Gets One Year's of Dreyfus Impris- onment, A Light Sentence dently to Please the Mob, is Given Evi- New York, Feb. 25,.—Balletins gay that Zola, the French novelist who has been on trial for hbelling leading French officials, was today convicted and sentenced to one year’s imprison- ment, Oppose Lawrenceburg, Ky., Feb. 25.—A mass-inecting of the democrats of Anderson county was held at the court house Monday afternoon to consider the Goebel election bill. The meeting was organized by the se- lection of Mr. John Dowling as chairman, and J. M. B. Birdwhistle, as secretary. Messrs. J. W. Rice, Thowas McMurray and J, M. Posey Were appointed a committee on reso- lutions, and brought in the following report, which after a thorough dis- cussion, was adopted without a dis- senting voice: 1, The masses of the people of Kentucky, irrespective of party, de- | sire, and will demand, bonesty and fairness at the ballot. 2. The proposed change in the / election laws of Kentucky is not only radical to a degree that makes it al- most revolutionary, subversive of the democratic principles, but it is wholly uncalled for by any public requires ment, or evea by any party necessity. 3. The present laws of appointing eluction officers for counting the votes and passing on questions of contest have been enacted wholly by the democratic party. During prac- tically all the time since the war the democratic party has been in the as- cendency in the state, and, as the very last campaign resulted in a sweeping and signal victory for that party, so that the plea or pretense that a change of the law is desired in order to pro- cure a fair chance for democrats at the polls is wholly specious and with- out foundation, infact. The best way—the only proper way—to assure democratic success is for the party to honestlp deserve it and fairly win it. Our Legislators at Work, Frankfort, Ky., Feb. The house today passed the Associated Press bill, and advanced the Bron- ston Prison bill, although the repul- licans worked hard to defeat it. A hard fight is on sguinst the Goebel bill. The opponents of the bill are in secret caucus today. Cap- tain Stone, Congressman Owens and many other leaders are against the q@bill, yet the Gogbelites claim to be able to pass it. Dainty Odors... How much we appreciate the dainty odors of flowers at this season! It isn’t for all of us, however, to enjoy them as flung from nature's censers; but there is always the kind created by perfumes—sweet fragrance in glass” — May Bells, Vassar Violets, Crabapple Blossoms, Atkinson White Rose, etc. Carnation Pink Mj. / sic! LYNE & LYNE’S DRUG STORE ing Strengthe Spanish Cruiser Vizcaya Leaves New York Harbor Tonight, But Her Destination is a Secret. MUCH SUFFERING ON THEISLAND, Thousands of Unfortunates Are Starving on the Streets of Cuban Cities—No Help From Spain, AUTONOMY HAS BEEN PROVEN A FAILURE, General Lee So Reports. Believed to End the Hopes of Spanish Rule in Cuba, Washington, Feb. 25.—It is be- lieved here today that a rupture with Spain is unavoidable. Every thing about the nation's capital points to war. The departments of war and the navy are the scenes of the most feverish activity, The defenses of Washington and of the big cities on the coast are being pushed even more harriedly than yesterday. The cruiser Marblehead has been ordered from New Orleans to Key West, The Spanish cruiser Viscaya leaves New York harbor tonight, but where is unknown, She coaled last night and yesterday. It is believed that the cruiser will go to Havana, Official reports from Cuba are to the -effect Sthat 11,000 destitute persons are starving to death on the streets of the city of Matanzas alone Reports from other cities are of a similar nature. ‘The reports, which are official, seem incredible, Washington, Feb. 25,—A letter was received today from Consul Gen- eral Lee by the state department saying that autonomy has proved an absolute failure in Cuba, = This was Spain's last hope of retaining Cuba and it is now believed that Spanish rule is doomed on the ill-fated is'and. Washington, Feb, 32.—It is learned from a high diplomatic source that the representatives of three of the leading nations of Europe here have advised their goaernments that they regard war between the United States and Spain as inevitable and that open hostilities can not be postponed longer than two weeks, ‘Their advices are based on inform- ation obtained from Havana as well as from Washington. It is learned that investigations have been in quiet progress in Havana through consular representatives of the governments in question, who, though acting seja- rately, haye reached the unanimous conclusion that the responsibility for the wreck of the Maine lies yery closely at the doors of certain Span- ish officers who were prominently connected with the Weyler regime. THE NEW WARSHIPS, Kearsage and Kentucky the Nearest Completed, Washington, Feb. 23,—In addi+ tion to the other preparations of war that are being made by the navy and war departments, considerable atten- tion is being given to the early com- pletion of the five battleships that are in course of construction at Newport News, San Francisco and Philadel- phia, Secretary Long and congress are anxious to ascertain how soon these ships of war can be made ready for duty in case hostilities are begun, With this object in view conferences have been held both at the Capitol and the navy department with the contractors for the ships and the rep- resentatives of the armor plate com- panies. Of the five battleships un- der contract, the Kearsage and Ken- tucky are the ones nearest comple- tion, They are being built at New- two-thirds completed. government by December next, Washington, Feb, 23,—In expla- nation of the order given Monday to the Norfolk Navy Yard officials to have the Terror in condition for ser- vice Secretary Long said this order had been given to replace the Maine, it being deemed desirable that the armoured tleet should not fall below acertain number. There was very little work to be done on the Terror and 48 hours should suflice to finish it. The Terror is our most powerful port News, Va., and are more than They are to be launched next month, and the company has inform- ed Secretary Long that, if necessary, they can have the boats ready for the The Terror to Replace the Maine. War Thought to Be Unavoidable. The Nation’s Coast Defenses Be- ned More Hur- riedly Than Yesterday. not a8 effective a8 a seaboat, asa battleship in the smooth waters of the harbor she would prohably be able to hold her own against almost any craft, [rot ne etet monitor and although Contracts Made Raising the Maine, New York, Feb. 23.—The Merritt & Chapman Derrick and Wrecking company signed contracts with the government to raise the battleship Maine. ‘Their most powerful tug, proceed at once to Havana, The Monarch will be followed by other tugs, and the work will be begun as soon as possible, CUBAN REPORTS HELD BACK The House Will Probably Not Be Permitted to Take Any Action on the Question at Present. Washington, Feb, 23.—It is stated that it will be the policy of the House leaders to prevent, as far as possible any agitation of matters relating to Cuba or the Maine disaster in the immediate future. Vending the re- sult of the official investigation, they believe it is wise and the part of good public policy to maintain silence As Chairman Hitt, of the foreign affairs committee, is confined to his home by a bad cold, it is probable that no meetings of that committee will be held until he returns to his seat in the House. — It is understood that the report of the state depart- ment to be made in answer to the House resolution of inquiry regarding the situation in Cuba will not be made for a week or ten days, = It is explained that the work of preparing the consular reports, which will be transmitted, will require considerable time. Besides these reports, it is stated, must be scanned by Assistant Secretary Day in person, and the demands upon his time at present are very great and-he has little ieisare to give to this work. The Inquiry Sessions are All in Secret. Washington, Feb. 23 —Captain Bigsbee, of the Maine, was the first witness before the naval court of in- quiry, which assembled im Havana Monday for the purpose of ascertain- ing the origin of the explosion which destroyed the war vessel ‘The sessions are secret, and Cay)- tain Samson, who is president of the board, has distinctly announced to the press that absolutely nothing will be divulged as to the nature of the testimony until the inquiry is closed, It warns the public not to eredit any premature reports, assum- ing to tell what the court is learning from day to day, Captain Samson gives out no statement as to the prob- able duration of the investigation, but it is not believed that there will be a day wasted by the court. While interest is naturally con- centrated, to a large degree, upon Havana, the indications here leave no doubt that the situation is omi- nous, MR. AND MRS, GLADSTONE, Returned a Royal Visit and Went to Bournemouth. London, Feb, 25,—Mr. and Mrs, Gladstone have gone to Bournemouth. On their way to the railroad station they drove to Marlborough House and inscribed their names in tbe visi- tors’ book, thus returning the visit Monday of the Prince and Princess of Wales, FEELING HIGH Nicholasville, Ky., Feb. feeling here against the state troops, who arrived Monday to guard the tollgates, is rather bitter, and some people refuse to treat them courteous- ly. In spite of this, however, the boys are conducting — themselves handsomely, and attending strictly to business, ‘They encountered no raiders last night. Big Failure, Murray, Ky., Feb, 23,—Asher Graham, one of the oldest and larg- est dry goods merchants in the city, assigned today, to the surprise of everybody. Smallpox Spread Pineville, Ky., Feb. —Small- pox here is spreading. Six deaths are reported in the mountains and ten new cases, the Monarch, now at New York, will], ‘MUNICIPAL ~ MATTERS, red to be one of the finest on th continent, Its length and all is burned. T. under construction and nearly of $800,000, The total loss of house and merchandise is nearly $2, A Woman the Mayor Sent Away | 900,000. Returns and Gioes to the Poor House—Park Improvements, Foot Bridge to E Built at Jackson Street—Cenerosi- ty of the Standard Oil Company. Mrs, Amanda Allen is the name of a very eccentric old woman who was glad to get back to Paducah yester- day, after having been sent away, at her own request, to relatives in Cairo. Those who know her believe that her memory has failed her. She seems to know nothing of her former home, ber friends or relatives. For sore time, perhaps a year, she was in the Home for the Friend- and said she bad relatives in Missouri. She was sent there, but could find none of her supposed rela- tives, and came back. She applied to Mayor Lang for transportation to Cairo last week, and was sent away, but returned yesterday. She was admitted to the poor house by Coun- ty Judge Tully, and now seems lappy. day the lamber for constructing afoot bridge over the ravine at the extremity of Jackson street, was hauled, and tomorrow the work of consiruc he bridge will be done by the street gang. The day follow- ing the gang will be ordered to West Broadway, to do ditching from ‘Thirteenth to Twenty-fifth streets. The city is grateful to the Stand- ard Oil company for the use of one of its large tanks. Last week, when the water works were shut down, the city borrowed one of the tanks for hauling water to the electric light plant. Mr. Bennett, local agent for the Standard Oil company, wrote the facts to headquarters, and Manager|, Payne, at Cincinnati, wrote back that the city was welcome to the tank free of charge. lucah are very ements to the ago Mayor The streets of solid, despite the sta contrary, A few days Lang purchased a huge sledge ham- mer for the city engineer's assistants to use in driving wooden stakes in street surveys for sewerage. After a brief use, the steel hammer was split in twain, and is now useless, contractors, Messrs. Wilcox & Halloran, sre ready to be gin work next week. but as yet the city engineer has not given them the grade. They asked for it 8 ago. The sewera; several The cedar posts to be placed in Yeiser Park arrived yesterday, and today the street force, in pursuance of orders from Mayor Lang, was en- gaged in the work of putting them in nlace, under the direction of the park committee, Messrs, Smith and Win- stead. The posts will be used to string wires enclosing the walks, Mr. A. lt. Trotter has been ap- pointed a special policeman for the West End, the people having com- plained of no police protection. DEATH IN THE COUNTY. Mrs. Tabitha Derrington Dies of Pneumonia, Mrs, ‘Tabitha Derrington, aged 64, of near Epperson, this county, died last night in Graves county, after an illness of less than a week of pueu- monia, The deceased was wife of the late Mr, D. C. leaves four sons. Me: H., W. A. and 1, N. Derrington, and one daughter, Mrs. Mollie Mc- Clure, ‘The funeral will take place tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock at Symso- nia, Burial at the Lyle burial ground. Rev, Warner Moore, Jr., of Benton, will conduct the services. Derrington and 000,000 LOSS, Fire Destroys the Wharf and Custom House at Tampico, Monterey, Me —The new wharf at ‘Tampico, cons.ructed by the Central railroad, under govern- ment supervision, was totally destroy- ed by fire Sunday. The fire started in a boxcar on the east end of the wharf and quickly spread to the sheds, The cause of the fire is un- known, ‘The Ward line steamer Yu- muri was alongside the Wharf and turned the firet stream on the tire, but without avail, and to escape the flames she had to steam up the rive A, Robinson, the engineer in charge of the construction, while fighting the flames, was injured by falling timbers and will probably die. The con- struction of the wharf was commenc- ed in July, 1896, and it was consid~ ico, Feb. VCH BOMB EXPLOSION, ves Were Lost, but Considera: ble Damage Was Done, Montpelier, France, Feb. 23.—A bomb was exploded yesterday at the a former ot com- residence of M. president of the chamber merce, Serious damage was done, but there was no loss of life. The smaller Messive, railway depot. Several for some days past. THAT MEETING OF Republicans to be in Louis- ville Saturday. Is For the Purpose of Harmoni- ving the Grand Old Party in Kentucky. Mae: bas been said thi the proposed mecting of Rey in Louisville Saturday, it being al- leged that it is to be composed solely of Bradley republicans and that the meeting is for the purpose of con- trolling the republican organization inthe state, Mr. W. Fred Long and Capt. Ed Farley of this city will attend tle meeting. Mr. Long, who is one of Governor Bradley's staunch- est friends, when asked about the napy rumors today said: ‘Yes, there will bea meeting of republicans and friends of Governor Bradley at Louisville Saturds The object will romote harmony within to lay the foun- lation { tying Kentucky at the coming sta’ d national elections This ng has not been hastened becaus: President McKinley turned jown Gen, Collier as the Surveyor of Port st Louisville, and is by no u§ for the purpose of fighting the tions! administration. “LT beueve that Kentucky today is wore firmly republican on the plat- form of ‘96 than ever before, and so do many of the democratic leaders, gyi dynced by their action in the ey rein endeavoring to pass the force bill. It is time for -the good of the state who want to see sky rank in ber proper place to < out st such legislation. believe that the people of the lo not approve of such bills as vebel election bill, the MeChord ad and others that are be- 1¢ legisiature. TONIGHT 1's Extravaganza Company at The Opera House. rry Semon’s Colossal Extrava- company sparkling with beau. irls dazzling with scenic splend- e the attraction at Morton's op- 13 git. Those who like vess an entertainment full of nd ginger should not fail to the perfoxmance at the opera tonight. Get a front seat. Avewlent FE it. ew York, Feb, 25,—It is believed now that the Yukon river boat Agate which sailed three weeks ago bas sunk with her 56 crew and pass 'NOTICE... We desire inrorm the public that the expected shipment of the celebrated Casa NOVA CIGARS has at last arrived pleased to have our custom ers who buy them by and we will deliver promptly Kespt Chamois »»: ‘Sponges Druggists. 412 Broadway. 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