The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, March 15, 1898, Page 2

The latest, the freshest and the best of news is found in the Sun. Pi — LUME 1I—NUMBER 154 FOR EVERYBODY ! A full stovk of every- thing you require for Ring Nelson Soule for your house cleaning. drug wants. Weare selling Sarsaparilla... At 50 cents Bottle: Cur own make. JD, BACON & CO, ORUGGISTS... GOLD FISH AGENTS NEW WARDEN FOR EDDYVILLE. Senator Elmore is Said to Haye a Cinch on the Ph re. According to Late Dispatches it Promised om. Senator Elmore, of MayGeld, 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 th wardenship, and will in all prot bility get it. Thus a Mayfield de! ocrat will succeed as Mayfleld repab- 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- stitutionality of the Goebel election Hl, though when and by whom be- gua itis not now known, The most sensational suggestions in this con- nection, made in a recent quiet con- ference of enemies of the measure, is that a federal court may pass on this Kentucky election law before the con- gressional races of next fall are rap and won, ‘This suggestion,of course, means that some one interested in the €ongressional races and claiming to be in effect disfranchised by this law, may succeed 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 occurred. A Grave Charge. Princeton, Ky., March 15,—There is considerable excitement here ove the arrest of Thomas Walker, a prominent trader and cattle buyer, He was indicted by the grand jury for steating cattle, and was arrested yesterday by Wylie Jones, deputy sheriff. Walker is in jail, but says he can prove where he bought the cattle, MAY 13 Is the Day Will Tutt May Hang at Mayfield. While Will Tutt, the Mayfield wife murderer, has not yet been sentenced, it is 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 chureb. of We want you for a customer, tf New City Steam Launpry, A full assortment of... Munyon’s Remedies and ” Rate. Specifics at Lyne & Lyne’s Drug Store. Palestine Humphreys’ THE PADUCAH DAILY SUN. The people are reading the Sun. Advertise in it. “ALL QUIET ON THE POTOMAC,” But War Preparations Go on With Alarming Rapidity. Movement of Troops Arranged For. THE PRESIDENT STANDS FIRM. Though European and American Financiers Beg For Peace, But He Says C Must Be Free, UNITED STATES BUYS ANGTHE® WARSHIP, Washington, March 15.—This has certainly been the day of rumors, but It was rumored this morning that the presi- dent had changed his policy and was now for peace at any price. But this has been disproved. It is now known positively that vast pressure has been brought to bear on him by leading American and European financiers to settle the trouble with Spain without none have been confirmed. a war, tively has refused to listen to their pleadings and has announced finsl- that nged. the honor of this countiy preserved, The responsibility of will rest solely with Spain. not be freed and musi kis policy will ly : Cuba must be be War preparations are being vsb 4] even yesterday. fected for the mobilization id antic of the militia and for the rs movement of troops to the A fenses: I coast There will probably be no charge |¢ in the situation until the report of the court of inquiry, whieh is not now | ), expected before Saturday, Absolutly | ¢ nothing oMficial has yet been heard |! court of inquiry. England that can be gotten, and making many very significant though secret movements. Spain claims today to have bought a Chilian warsbip, The United States today bought another battiship from Brazil. WaShington, March 15.—Two thousand new Spanish troops reached Havana today. this afternoon that he hardly expects Secretary Long says | 4 t the report of the court of inquiry this |} week, tically # recognition of the Cuban re- |! here as most significant, t public, and is considered Strong Words of Commendation For |! Governmental Policy, Washington, March 1£,—President McKinley oceupie Metropolitan church Sanda and listened to asermon by Dr, Hugh |} Johnson, his pastor, which dealt at}y some lenyth, and quite directly with | ¢ his pew | engrosses the president's mind. He] 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 up and American loyalty and bravery remain untarnished as ever; but the calin and firm attitude Jof the chief executive assures us that neither by prejudice, passion, popular clamor, hysteria, or am! ition, will this nation be involved in a deadly strife. Se- cure from invasion, with inexhaustible wealth and resources, with a people full of the martlul 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}, bankrapt nation that cannot even | subdue twenty to thirty thousand ragged. ill-fed and poorly equipped Cuban insurgents? orfroman alliance jof France and all the Latin nations Jagainst us? ‘Come 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 fto let loose the dogs of war. Desiring and praying for pesce, 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 unts Mr, Sam Db, Clark had pot been indicted at May- field for the killing of Mr. S. R. But that prosilent has posi-|ditorium Sunday and a regularly io and recitations was carried out. language, which was vigorously ap- plauded by the large audience today it possible more tiveriedly than|metbods to be pursued in bringing | complications, Plans are being per-|#bout the best results. I say that vation of the working grest stumbling block that has injur- a deed us ia many ways is the so-called any questic take, atthe navy department from the] ity, 1 might say. o ish cables today state thot |e are all entitled. Lo ce..sin ans Spain is buying large quantities of | erations. the most dangerous ammunition in| work, accumulate money, and get into demoed tyrannical that we resist it.’’ Capt. Thorwegen and Family Have The visit of Senor Quesada, | at the mouth of the River des Peres the representative of the Cuban re-| near South St. Lonis, public to Hobart last night was prac-| saved and Capt. W. H, Thorwegen, watchman had a narrow and thrilling escape from death, ‘The loss amounts FROM THE PRESIDENT'S PASTOR, |, were thaking it escaped in barely enough to clothe themselves. at the] were moored the steamers Vicksburg morning Jand the City of Providence, the problem which most thoroughly | safety by a Missouri Pacifle tr eld, | Newly Organized Company Pur- They will est improve PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TUESDB GOVERNOR'S 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 REQUEST, nominces are Chas, B. Poyntz, of Maysville; ex-Congressman W. 'T. | Nye ee Ses Ellis, of Owe hy dd ex-Chief! , Ellis, of Owensboro, and ex-Chiet! 4s Kor an Appropt Justice W. C. Pryor, of New Castle. | ‘The nomination of Judge Pryor was! Stamp Out Smallpox in Bell County — Over 200 against his protest, but Speaker Peck- Cases Today, ion to ham assured the caucus that Pryor! would accept. The omission of a populist may cause a split between | the de is and 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 in the house but for a trade with the popolists 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 Maysvil S. Pryor, of New Castle; W. T. is, of Owensboro ; Jas. D. Leach, of Princeton; L. 8. Jobnson, (populist), of Versailles, The vote resulted; Ellis, 75; Pryor, 62; Poynts, 47; Leach, 28 ; Jobnson, 38. The three h’ zhest were declared elected, THIS 1S THE VERY LAST DAY Of the State Legislature, and the Governor’s Request Will Probably Not Be Granted. VAN SENDEN’S PARTNER IS IN TROUBLE, Frankfort, Ky., March 15,—The governor today urges a legislative ap- propriation for the benefit of the smallpox sufferers and to stamp out the epidemic in Bell county. It is said today tat there are over 200 cases of smallpox in that county. As this is the last day of the session it is very probable that the request Chattanooga, Tenn., March 15,— | will not be granted as it is too late to The conference of railway trainmen, | pass the bill. being held in this city, resolved itself} | = igs clase meeting at the City A VAN SENDE GOLOEN RULE APPLIED TO LABOR. Noteworthy Speech by Chief Arthur, ot the Brotherhood of Engineers. PARTNER prepared program of speeches, music | Killed a Man Today Over the Late The chiet address Trouble of the Firm, Grand Chief Arthur, Yashington, March, 15.—Dennis L. E. Canty the partner of H. W. Vao- In the course of his speech Chief |Sendea shot and killed a man named Arthur made use of the followin: [Colonel Ryes this morning in front of the Westera Union Telegraph Co., “TJoffice, The cause of the trouble is liffer with many labor leaders as to} supposed to be the old firms business was made by of the B. of "SQIURE NICK GREIF DEAD, orgapiad tabor is the hope and sal- man. The abor organization which attempts to lictate, It cannot see two sides to We should give and The interests of capital and jabor, I say, are identical, and the snly way thece tatters can be settled {ONE Of Paducah's Oldest Citizens. « by fair, honest method—Christian- Held Many Minor Public We must do unto ‘ others rs we would have them do unto Gone. We must recognize the fact that Passed Away This Morning at the Age of 73. quire Nick Greif, aged 75, died this foreaoon about 9 o'clock, at his) residence, 433 South Second street of aa complication of diseases, after being in failing health for some time. The deceased was one of Padu- eah’s oldest citizens, and many minor public offices, having been in recent years lockup keeper ) and a justice of the peace. He leaves a wife and six chil- a Thrilling Escape From Death, | ten, three boys and three girls, all of whom are marr’ No arrange St. Louis, March 15.—From a}ments have yet been made for the fire, the origin of which is unknown, | funeral, he well known Mississippi river ex- cursion steamer Grand Republic purned to the water's edge Suaday What is capital You business. Must you be con~ for that? I say no! That 3s capital, It is only when it becomes STEAMER GRAND REPUBLIC BURNED. POLICE COURT, Nothing was ¥ Aer Judge Sanders Administers a two children and the nis wife and Good Reprimand, 50,000. The Grand Republic was tied up lor the winter and those on board their home. They ost all their personal belongings and 0 4 A Few Breaches of the Peace and Drunks Consid- 8 seasion of the police court d principally of an effort on} part of Judge Sanders to effect the reformatien of a young man who had been up before. ‘The young man in question is net yet 17, and widowed mother and sister, who be- ‘ansferliong to one of the best families in Paducah. The boy himself is way- | ward, He drinks mean whiskey and | 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 being 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 at Once Put up an] didn’t believe this, for when the first drink was taken the young man was sober. Yet he stuck obstinately to his story, After telling the culprit what ought tc be done with him, His Honor gave him one more chance to} The Paducah Coal and Mining] do better,and fined him $5 aud costs, sompany, recently organized here, | recogniging him in the sum of $200 will at once establish one of the larg-| for his good behavior for one year. ents made here io 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] Cha3, Ashley were fined $1 and costs mill upon it, and this will be torn] each, = down, It is estimated that thirty] Henry Armstrong, for using days will be required for this, The} sulting languagejtowards Wm. Hodge, other work will then begin at once. | was fined $5 and costs. A member of the company stated] Bugene Wilkerson, today; ‘‘The improvement will save the city about $30,000 a year, and will cost us, to establish it, more than that, Alongside the burning steamer Both roats were in darger of being burned put before they caught fire they were ent loose and towed to places of ug. COAL ELEVATOR, chases a Block of Ground. Eleyator and Screen For Coal, for cursiug 5 The French market receives daily all kinds of fish, such as red snappers and salmon at 10c per pound, Also The W. C. T. U. will meet tomor-| fine 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, Hanns, church, The superintendent of moth- 124 South Secoud Street. W,C. T. U. Meeting. Carney. Telephone 121 for best !aundry in Paducah, tu er’s meetings will have charge of the has a ¢ Y, MARCH 15, 1898. Fount Laffoon Follows His Master to the Grave. A towering hotel porter known by hundreds of traveling men whose ter- ritories inclade Southwestern Ke tucky, and who was a favorit® with them «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 hotel for 24 years, and was nearly seven feet in heighth. “ He was a famillisr character at Mayfield, and enjoy ed the respectjof the white people Laffoon's death was not long after ter, the late Mr. John D. proprietor of the Southern, who died of the same disease, only a few weeks ago. SULD BOOZE ILLEGALLY. ry Mun Wington Brought in and Jailed Last Night. Mon Winston, the most notorious ‘boot leg’ in Hickman county, was brought in at 1:30 o'clock last night from Hickman, Ky. by "eputy U. S. Marshal LaRue, and lodged in jailon a charge of ilhcit whiskey ton, according to reports, has been. selling whiskey for years in Hickman county. He is ® youthfal lookieg 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 in- vestigated before U.S. Commissioner J. R. Puryear. M’CAIN ARRESTED, : | : Extract of an editorial taken from the Western Review of Commerce, published at Chicago, Illl., dated November 19 fast: A Compliment to Paducah... Brook Hill Garrard county Kentucky, whiskey, distilled by Friedman, Keiler & Co., of ‘pie Ky. _Both dealers and consumers can rely upon the character ot the products of this firm, both in general and in particular, and we have to our readers, in the policy, ‘ preparation When we recommend an article or prod= uct it is accepted without question that we have thoroughly satisfied ourselves, by severe tests, of its ue 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 no hesitancy in recommending them Although we have no personal interest in the matter whatsoever we believe merit to whom merit is due.’’ In the light of too frequent adulterations and 1 of liquors, it behooves every one to scrutinize every brand, but, from the lack of proper facilities, such precautions are often neglected. ‘To supply such want we have caused to be made close and critical examination and a searching chemical analysis, with the inten- tion of printing the same, whether favorable or otherwise, The result however, leaves us but 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 recommended by physicians as an aic i wholesome food supplies. : as their product is ito digestion, and is placed on our list of pure and 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 Was Keleased at Benton on a $2,000 Bond—Believed to Re Mentally Un- balanced, Jackson, the Victim, Shot in the Back Without any Proyoca- Forty-Fiye Shot Yook Lffect, s McCain, who shot Sam » four miles from Benton at 11 of¢lock yesterday morning, was arrested by the sheriff late yesterday afternoon and released on a $2000 bone po.avait the result of Jackson’s wounds, and the action of the grand jury. Later reports state thatthe shoot- ing was without provocation, the vic- tim runing at the time the shot was fired. Forty-five shot took effect in his back, bat his chances of recovery are today not so bad. McCain is be- heved to be unbalanced mentally, LARGEST CROWD OF THE SEASON, Morton’s Opera House Holds A De- lighted Audience. Morton’s opera house was packed last night as it was never packed be- fore this season, For the first time in many aday, standing room was sold down stairs, e Murray Comedy company in Fatal Error’? was the attra tion.and the audience was most lavish in its appreciation of the good work done, Tbe members of the company are all talented and the entertainment was equal to any at more advanced prices. The specialties are all worthy of the highest praise, especially those of son Bros., two youngsters, who unsurpassed in light comedy, acrobatic feats and other features of tertainment, illustrated songs Mr. Frank Robinson are also well worth b Tonight entirely new specialties will be introduced. are Plenty of sales dadies to wait on the buyers at Noah's Ark’s big birth- day sale today and tomorrow, ailroad an- to St. The Iinois Central nounces a $3.00 excursion Louis, Mareh 24, The prices are unheard of before— than at Noah’s -Ark’s big birthday sale today and tomorrow, Special Brew Pilsener old Stecher now on draught at Detzel's place, Great $3.00 excursion to St. Lovis March 24. See advertisement in an- other column, td ee. Is g and doubly so when you save money by trading We guarantee to save you the expressage on photographic We sell everything per- 0 photography. Our prices nod in theory at home, anywhere, and our stock as com plete. If you haven't a will pay you to inspect our line and compare prices, We give in- struction free. Remember we han- dle the ‘Vive?’ and all the leading brands. Ske Genuine Kock Beer, Cook's, on draught in all leading saloons, mother’s conference. All members ere urged to be present. ) . DRUG STORE No. 321 Broadway, WE SELL THE B AP THEXOLDYPRICE’$ 309 ‘The Hawes $3 Guaranteed Derby is the only genuin REAL E $100.00 BUYS » guaranteed as low as you pay] $250.00 BUYS Fountain Ave. lot, northeast corner Clay street, —— nera it] $600.00 BUYS 3:100m house, north side Broad street, = FAIR PRICE BUYS %0x173 storage warchouse property east 1 own all Mapve property, and will make terms to suits M'PH ERSON'S {ity bank stock. ‘ 312 Broadway, =) Geo. Rock Bd. 53333593 WINDO $l. ‘eeeecceceees SEGCSSERERESES Stop and take a look at the HAND-TURNED goods for ONE DOLLAR. 2 1-2 to 4. GEO, ROCK & SON. 1898 SPRING SHOES 1898 MEN’S AND BOY®8’ UP-TO-DATE FOOTWEAR. STACY ADAMS and WILLIAM KNEELAND’S Latest and Best creations. THE NEW TOE, | “THE MASTIFF” THE NEW COLOR, “* “LIGHT ORANGE.” And all the new shades of chocolate. EST $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. BS SPTHEANEWZSTYLE $3 agency Hat sold in Paducah Dp) + f Please YOU——-——— Tailor-made suits to order for less money than ready- made ones of same quality. Everybody can wear a tailor- made suit at the prices charged by Dalton's Tailoring Establishiment STATE Barcains. HANDIN For Chapped Hands and Face, Use WINSTEAD'S «HANDINE z There is nothing to equal it, Sold by all first- class druggists. GZS R ff Second Hand Goods Highest cash prices paid by WILLIAM BOUG. 208 Court’ street 180.4 1, stOW prices before change ue residence site x450 on Lovelaceville gravel road, next Simmon’s grocery, feet above the street level 2 miles ¢ street improvements paid corner Sth street, lot 65 feet rront; new fences, newly painted, good renter. 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, trade for ya line Call and GEO. 0. HU