The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, March 15, 1898, Page 1

latest, the freshest and the best of news is found in the Sun. phe ” THE PADUCAH The people are reading the Sun. Advertise in it, DAILY SUN. BALLS FOR EVERYBODY ! A full stovk of every- thing you require for house cleaning. Ring Nelson Soule for your drug wants. We are selling Sarsaparilla... At 50 cents Bottle: Cur own make. JD. BACON & CO. ORUGGISTS... GOLD FisH AGENTS NEW WARDEN FOR EDDYVILLE, Senator nore is Said to Haye a Cineh on the Place. According to Late Dispatches it/ Has Been Promised to Him, Senator Elmore, of Mayfield, who has been slated for the wardenship of the Eddyville branch penitentiary under the new commissioner's bill, will doubtless get the place. Reports from Frankfort yesterday state that he has been promised tl wardenship, and will in all proba- bility get it. Thus a Mayfield dem- ocrat will succeed a Mayfleld repub- lican, FEDERAL COURT. A Ramor That the Law and Order Forces May Invoke It's Aid. Frankfort, March 15,—A fight will of course come up against the con- stilutionality of the Goebel election Dill, thoagh when and by whom be- gun itis not now known, The most jonal suggestions in this con- nection, made in a recent quiet con- ference of enemies of the measure, that a federal court may pass on thi Kentucky election law before the con- gressional races of next fall are ran and won. ‘This suggestion, of course, means that some one interested in the congressional races and claiming to be in effect disfranchised by this law, may seed in getting a federal judge to decide he has jurisdiction in the matter, in which case no state court could interfere Ull the ‘trouble’ had oceurred, A Grave Charge. Princeton, Ky., March 15,—There is considerable e: vent here ove" the arrest of Tho Walker, a prominent trader and cattle buyer. He was indicted by the grand jury for steaing cattle, and was arrested yesterday by Wylie Jones, deputy sheriff. Walker is in jail, but says he can prove where he bought the cattle, Is the Day Will Tutt May Hang at Mayfield. While Will Tutt, the Mayfield wife murderer, has not yet been sentenced, itis said the date for his execution will be fixed at May 13. Death in the County. A child of Jeff Rife, of the Massac section, died yesterday, and the re-| mains were buried at Palestine) church, nt you for a customer, w Crry Steam Launpry, A full assortment of... Munyon’s Remedies and Humphreys’ * Specifics at (“ALL QUIET ON THE POTOMAC,” But War Preparations Go on With Alarming Rapidity. Movement of Troops Arranged For. THE PRESIDENT STANDS FIRM. and American nciers Beg For Pei it He Says Cuba Must Be Free, Though Europea Fi UNITED STATES BUYS ANGTHEA WARSHIP, Washington, March 15,—This has certainly been the day of rumors, but none have been confirmed, It was romored this morning that the presi- dent had changed bis policy and was now for peace at any price. But this has been disproved. It is now known positively that vaat pressure has been brought to bear on him by leading American and European financiers to settle the trouble with Spain without awar, But that presilent has posi- has refused to pleadings and has announced fing ly that bis changed. Cub the honor of this county preserved, ‘The responsibility of war will rest solely with Spain. War preparations are being 1osb 4 re hweriedly than even yesterday. Plans are being per- fected for of the militia and for the rapid movement listen to their policy will not be must be freed and musi be today it possible w the mobilization of troops to the Atlantic coast de fenses. There will probably be no charge in the situation until the report of the court of inquiry, which is not now expected before Saturday, Absolutly nothing official has yet been heard atthe navy department from the court of inquiry. Spanish cables today state (hat Spain is buying large quantities of the most dangerous ammunition in England that can be gotten, and is making many very significant though secret movements, Spain claims today to have bought a Chilian warship, The United States today bought another battlship from Brazil. WaShington, March thousand new Spanish troops reached Havana today. Secretary Long says this afternoon that he hardly expects the repori of the court of inquiry this week. The visit of Senor Quesada, the representative of the Cuban re- public to Hobart last night was prac- 15.—Two tically a recognition of the Cub m public, and is considered here as most significant FROM THE PRESIDENT'S PASTOR, Strong Words of Commendation For Governmental Policy, Washington, March resident ye McKiul supied his pew the Metropolitan church Sanday morning and listened to asermon by Dr, Hugh Johnson, his pastor, which dealt at some lenyth, and quite directly with the problem which most thoroughly engrosses the president's mind. took the Spanish situation for his text, and during his discourse said: “One thing is certain, we shall not have war unless there is absolute jus- tification for it. The dignity and honor of the nation shall be upheld, and American {loyalty and , remain untarnished as ever; but the calin and firm attitude fof the chief executive assures us that neither by prejudice, passion, popular clamor, hysteria, or am! ition, will this nation be involved ina deadly strife. Se- cure from invasion, with inexhaustible wealth und resources, with a people full of the martial spirit and able to put ten millions of soldiers into. the field, and cover the seas with batile- ships, what have we to fear from a bankrupt nation that cannot even subdue twenty to thirty thousand ragged. ill-fed and poorly equipped Cuban insurgents? orfrom an alliance of France and all the Latin nations against us? ‘ome the three corners of the world in arms and we shall shock them.” ‘But this power is controlled by intelligence, patriotism and Christian principle, and only stern duty to hu- manity and civilization, just relations with our fellow men, ‘and national honor will lead us {to let loose the dogs of war, Desiring and praying for peace, let us hope that the extent and vigor of these war preparations willavert the conflict and assist the cause of peace,’’ Not Yet Indicted. At last accounts Mr, Sam D, Clark had not been indicted at Ma field for the killing of Mr. 8, Lyne & Lyne’s Drug Store. Carney. Telephone 121 for best laundry in Paducah, u PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TUESD GOVERNOR'S FINAL THE HIGH EXECUTIONERS, The Goebel Slate for Election Com- missioners Goes Through. Frankfort, March 15.—The Goe- bel election slate went through at the democratic caucus last night. The ninces are Chas, B. Poyntz, of Maysville; ex-Congressman W, T. EK is, of Owensboro, and ex-Chief Justice W. C. Pryor, of New Castle. |A8k8 For an Appropriation t¢ ‘The nomination of Judge Pryor was | Stamp Out Smallpox in Bell against his protest, but Speaker P ham assured the caucus that Pryor! County — Over 200 would accept. The omission of a populist may cause a split between the democrats sand populists. Per- kins, of Webster, was spokesman for the populists at the caucus ‘ast night, and he said the Goebel election bill would have been defeated jn the house - but for a trade with the popvlists to elect a populist on the commission in consideration of five populist votes for the bill, The names placed before the caucus were: Ches. B, Poyntz, of Maysville; W.S. Pryor, of New Castle; W. T. Ellis, of Owensboro ; Jas, D. Leach, of Princeton; L. 8. Johnson, (populist), of Versailles. The vote resulted: Ellis, 75; Pryor, 62; Poyntz, 47; Leach, 28 ; Johnson, ‘The three h’'zhest were declared elected, Cases Today. Governor’s Request Will Probably Not Be Granted. VAN SENDEN’S PARTNER IS IN TROUBLE. Frankfort, Ky., March 15,—The governor today urges alegislative ap- propriation for the benefit of the smallpox sufferers andto stamp out the epidemic in Bell county. It is said today tat there are over 200 cases of smallpox in that county. GOLDEN RULE APPLIED TO LABOR. Noteworthy Speech by Chief Arthur, ot the Brotherhood of Engineers. As this is the last day of the session itis very probable that the request Chattanooga, Tenn., March 15,.—] will not be granted as it is too late to The conference of railway trainmen, being held in this city, resolved itself into a mass meeting at the City Au- ditorium Sunday and a regularly prepared program of speeches, music and recitations was carried out. The chief address was made by Grand Chief Arthur, of the B, of L. E. pass the bill. VAN SENDEN’S PARTNER Killed a Man Today Uverthe Late Trouble of the Firm. Washington, March, —Dennis Canty the partner of H. W. Vao- In the course of his speech Chief} Senden shot and killed a man named Arthur made use of the followin. |Colonel Ryes this morning in front language, which was vigorously ap-Jof the Westera Union Telegraph Co., plauded by the large audience: ‘I Joffice, The cause of the trouble is differ with many labor leaders as to] supposed to be the old firms business metbods to be pursued in bringing} complications about the best results. I say that —- organiad iabor is the hope aud sal- *SQIURE NICK GREIF SEAD tion of the working man. The ’ grest stumbling block that has injur- Sipeaiats ed us ia many ways is the so-called labor organization which attempts to] Passed Away This Morning at dictate, It cannot see two sides to - any question, We should give and the Age of 73. take, The interests of capital and Gabi labor, I say, are identical, and the ‘ : nly way thete matters can be settled | OMe of Paducah’s Oldest Citizens, is by fair, honest method—Christian- Held Many Minor Public ity, I might say, We must do unto Offices. others rs we would have them do unto —" us. We must recognize the fact that we are all entitled to cer.sin e@ansid- "Squire Nick Greif, aged 75, died erations. What is capital? You hie fore: bent 0 alok work, accumulate money, and get| ‘his foreaoon about 9 o'clock into business, Must you be con-|Tetidence, 433 South Second street demoed for that? Isay no! That of a a complication of diseases, after being in failing health for some time. is capital. It is only when it becomes } The deceased was one of Padu- tyrannical that we resist it.’’ , com y *y cah’s oldest citizens, and had held many minor public oftices, having STEAMER GRAND REPUBLIC BURNED. been in recent years lockup keeper and a justice of the peace. He leaves a wife and six chil- a Thrilling Escape From Death, | 4ten, three boys and three girls, all of whom are married, No arrange St. Louis, March 15,—From a]ments have yet been made for the fire, the origin of which is unknown, | funeral. POLICE COURT, Capt. Thorwegen and Family Have the well known Mississippi river ex- cursion steamer Grand Republic burned to the water's edge Sunday atthe mouth of the River des Peres. near South St. Lonis, Nothing was saved and Capt. W, H, Thorwegen, his wife and two children and the watchman had a narrow and thrilling escape from death. The loss amounts to $50,000. The Grand Republic was tied up for the winter and those on board were it their home. They lost all their personal belongings and escaped in barely enough to clothe themselves. Alongside the burning steamer Judge Sanders Administers a Good Reprimand. A Few Breaches of the Peace and Drunks Consid- ered, Today’s session of the police court a R ioket consisted principally of an effort. on were moored the steamers Vicksburg] jar. oi Judge Sanders to effect’ the and the City of Providence. — Both} reformation of a young man who had boats were in darger of being burned |) oon up before. er hance kn to but before they caught fire they were] (nestion is not yet 17, and. has cat loose and towed to places of] widowed mother and sister, who be- safety by a Missouri Pacifle transfer} igng to one of the best families in wig: Paducah, The boy himself is way- ward. He drinks mean whiske visits a frail beauty in a West Court street resort, who, sad to say,in some way became infatuated with him. He was charged today with bei drunk and disorderly, and with breaking the windows out. Heplead- ed guilty, and was indifferent to the reprimand administered to — him, When asked where he got his whiskey he said he didn’t know, The court COAL ELEVATOR, Newly Organized Company Pur- chases a Block of Ground. his story, After telling the culprit what ought to be done with Lim, His Honor gave him one more chance to The Paducah Coal and Mining] do better,and fined him &5 aud costs, company, recently organized here, | recognizing him in the sum of $200 will at once establish one of the larg-| for his good behavior for one year. est improvements made here ia many] After court the young man was aday, The company has purchased | further questioned relative to where the entire block of ground from Ten-| he obtained bis liquor, and he still nessee street to Ohio, fronting the] contended that he didn’t know. river, and will at once begin the erec-| ‘The other cases were principally tion of a big coal elevator and coal] drunks. screen, School Craft, John Dunding and The ground now has the old Eades! Chas, Ashley were fined $1 and costs mill upon it, and this will be torn| euch, , down, It is estimated that thirty days will be required for this, The other work will then begin at once. | was fined $5 and costs. A member of the company stated] Eugene Wilkerson, today; ‘The improvement will save | John Smith, was the city about $30,000 a year, and will cost us, to establish it, more than that, W,C. T. U. Meeting. Henry Armstrong, for using in- sulting languagejtowards Wm. Hodge, for cursiu fined $5 and cos Open War on Fish. Tho French market receives daily and salmon at 10c per pound, The W. C. T. U. will meet tomor-| flue smelts and all kinds of salt fish. row afternoon at 3 o'clock in the lec-]Phone 185, Free delivery. ture room of the First Christian] 15m3 T. D. Hanus church, The superintendent of moth- 124 South Secoud Street. er’s meetings will have charge of the Bpgr aur ay anager mother's conference, All members| Genuine Bock Beer vre urged to be present, draught in all leading saloons, _ REQUEST, THIS 1S THE VERY LAST DAY Of the State Legislature, and the at his} jury. Z 1 nour They Will at Once Put up an} didn’t believe this, for when the first Bis catan Aud Given drink was taken the young man was For © sober. Yet he stuck obstinately to} ror OG ‘1 all kinds of fish, such as red snappers Also Cook’s, on Y, MARCH 15, 1898. evenceans TEN CENTS A WEEK LL KNOWN CHARACTER, Fount Laffoon Follows His Master to the Grave. Extract of an editorial taken from the Western Review of Commerce, published at Chicago, Ill., dated November 19 last : $ A Compliment to Paducah... oe Fil Garrard county, Kentucky, whiskey, distilled by Friedman, Keiler & Co., of ‘aducah, Ky, Both dealers and consumers can rely upon the character of the products of this firm, both in general and in particular, and we have no hesitancy in recommendin them to our reade: Although we have no personal interest in the matter whatsoever, we bale in the policy, ‘‘merit to whom merit is due.” In the light of too frequent adulterations and Preparatior s ot liquors, it behooves every one to scrutinize every brand, but, from the lack of proper facilities, such precautions are often neglected to be made close and critical examination and A towering hotel porter known by hundreds of traveling men whose ter- ritories include Southwestern Ken- tucky, and who was a favorite with theni «il, died at Mayfield today of pneumonia, His name was Fount Laffeon, commonly called ‘*Mollie,"” and he was a giant in statue, Laffoon had been porter at the Southern hote! for 24 years, and was nearly seven feetin heighth. He was a famillivr character at Mayfield, and enjoy ed the respectjof the white people Laffoon's death was not long after his master, the late Mr. John D, Cox, }roprietor of the Southern, who died of the same disease, only a few weeks ago, SULD BOOZE ILLEGALLY. When we recommend an article or prod- uct it is accepted without question that we have thoroughly satisfied ourselves, by severe tests, of its value and worth, and that it is all that it may claim to be. The foregoing is sufficient to illustrate our posi- tion, and to justify what we may say when we make specific recommendation and extend our editorial commendations to the Man Winston Brought in and Jailed To supply such want we have caused Last Night. : aed a searching chemical analysis, with the inten- ion of printing the same, whether favorable or otherwise, The result, however, leaves us a one thing to do, and that is to state, regarding the Brook Hill Whiskey, that purer or better liquor has never been placed upon the market, and we recommend same to our readers in unqualified terms and advise them to place an order, at least for a trial, as their product is recommended by physicians as an aid to digestion, and is placed on our list of pure and wholesome food supplies. Magn Winston, the most notorious “boot leg’ in Hickman county, was brought in at 1:30 o'clock last night from Hickman, Ky. by Deputy $. Marshal LaRue, and lodged in jailon a charge of ilhcit whiskey selling. Winston, according to reports, has been. sclling whiskey for years in Hickman county. He is a youthfal lookiog darkey, and unusually intel- ligent, according to the deputy mar- shal. The witnesses did not arrive today, and Winston's case was continued until tomorrow, when it will be vestigated before U.S, Commissioner J, RB. Puryear M’CAIN ARRESTED, Was Keleased at Benton on a $2,000 Bond—Believed to Re Mentally Un- balanced, { The Brook Hill Whiskey is also bottled in bond, under the direct supervision of the United States internal revenue department, which is a guarantee of its absolute purity, age and excellence. Sold by all the leading drug stores, saloons and club rooms. Friedman, Keiler & Co. Distillers... Paducah, Kentucky Jackson, the Victim, Shot in the Back Without any Proyoca- tion—Forty-Fiye Shot Took Lffect. $1.00 WINDOW. VESSSS SSS SSCS SESS CREE ESS wi Stop and take a look at the HAND-TURNED { goods for ONE DOLLAR. 2 1-2 to 4. No. 321 Broadway, GEO. ROCK & SON. (898 SPRING SHOES 1898 MEN’S AND BOYS’ UP-TO-DATE FOOTWEAR. STACY ADAMS and WILLIAM KNEELAND’S Latest and Best creations. THE NEW TOE, | “THE MASTIFF” Thomas McCain, who shot Sam | Jackson four miles from Benton at v d 11 o'glock yesterday morning, was arrested by the sheriff late yesterday afternoon and released on a $2000 bond yo.avait the result of Jackson’s wounds, aud the action of the grand Later reports state thatthe shoot~ ing was without provocation, the vic- tim ruoning at the time the shot was fir Forty-five shot took effect in back, but his chances of recovery are not so bad. McCain is be- ) heved to be un ced mentally. LARGEST CROWD OF THE SEASON, Morton’s Opera House Holds A De- lighted Audience. Morton's opera house was packed j last night as it was never packed be- j fore t acon, For the first time ny aday, standing room was \ down stairs, Murray Comedy company in Fatal Error’? was the atirac- tion.and the audience was most lavish : war *4 PA in ito appeeolation tt (ke good work a THE NEW COLOR, LIGHT ORANGE. | done, = And all the new shades of chocolate. ‘The members of the company are all talented and the entertainment was equal to any at more advanced prices. Lhe specialties are all worthy of the highest praise, especially those of Ferguson Bros., two youngsters, who are unsurpassed in’ light’ comedy, atic feats and other features of niertainment, The illustrated songs of Mr. Frank Robinson are also well ri hearing. Tonight entirely new | specialties will be introduced. ‘SELL THE BEST $2 SHOE SOLD IN AMERICA. B.Weille & Son, 409-411 BROADWAY. Sole agent in Paducah for THE HARRINGTON, The best $4 hat on earth; colors— Cedar, Oak, Black, etc. ~~ The Hat for NEAT, STYLISH DRESSERS. Plenty of sales dadies to wait on ‘the buyers at Noah's Ark’s big birth- day sale today and tomorrow, ITSSTHE:NEWZSTYCE_ APTHELOLD'PRICE’s 300 | The Hawes $3 Guaranteed Derby Central Railroad an- St. Phe Minoi s a $3.00 excursion to Mae is the only genuine $3 agency old in Paducah. Louis The prices are unheard of before— ran at Noah's »Ark’s big birthday today and tomorrow, Dalton Can Please YoU eaemeemtnr ailor-made suits to order for le: Stecher’s Special Brew Pilsener now on draught at Detzel's old place, s money than ready- Everybody can wear a tailor Great $3.00 excursion to St. Louis made ones of same quality. ° March 24. See advertisement in an- 4b made suit at the prices charged by other column, ul The Dalton's Tailoring 333 BROADWAY Establisi:iment Home Trade . Is good in theory, and doubly so when you save money by trading at home, We guarantee to save you the expressage on photographic goods. We sell everything per- taining to photography. Our prices REAL ESTATE Baraains. $100.00 BUYS vesidence site 250x450 on Lovel road, next Simmoa’s grocery feet above the street level $250.00 BUYS Fountain Ave. lot northeast cor ——_—_— sirect improvements paid $500.00 BUYS 3:100m house, north side Broad 5th: street, lot 65 feet rront; new painted, good renter FAIR PRICE BUYS ‘ex175 storage house property east —_—— a side Second street, near Washington ; belt railroad line touches rear of lot. ‘This property will bring fancy price when wanted. Brings in now 8 per cent and taxes on price asked, For Chapped Hands and Face, Use WINSTEAD'S «HANDINE z There is nothing to equal it. Sold by all first- class druggists. Second Hand Goods Highest cash prices paid by ville gravel miles out; ten c are gttaranteed as low as you pay iy street, anywhere, and our stock as com plete. If you haven't a camera it will pay you to inspect our line and compare prices, We give in struction free. Remember we han- dle the ‘'Vive’’ and all the leading brands. street, corner fences, newly ew $o¢ : I own all above property, and will make terms to suit, or trade for M' PH ERSON'Skeity bank stock. GEO. 0. HUGHES. DRUG STORE 312 Broadway. We ajso carry stoves, rages, wie. Call 8 betore buying elsewhere. old, Change wew goods for