The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, March 30, 1898, Page 1

PADUC AH_ DAILY | MOTH 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 60 cents Bottle: Our own make. JD, BACON & CO. DRUGGISTS... GOLD FISH AGENTS AND 00 IT IN THIRTY DAYS. We Can y Ship Spain Can Commodore Schley Says Whip Ev Bring Against Us, Boston, Mass., March 30.—The Boston Evening Record published Monday the following Washington special from its regular correspon- den! ++] met Commodore Schley, who is to commandgite ‘Flying Squadron,” on the Ma was just leaving to take hissfipet. ish we do mith the Span- avy?” T asked. We can whip every sbip that Spain can bring against us,’ said ‘and finish the job in thirty days MILL BLOWN UP. Four Men Fatally Hurt in an Explo- n in Tennessee. Ch ville, Tenn., March 30.— ‘The Sycamore Powder Mills blew up 7:30 yesterday morning. The ing department and nmiagazive exploded. Four men were fatally hurt, The mills are twenty-five mites from here, but the shock was plainly felt, citizens thinking it av earthquake, Origin unknown, The milla caught fire and are now burn- ing. The loss will be heavy. The names of the injured are Mor- ris, Felts and Cullom, white, and Fizer, colored, all employes. i ‘There were explosions in the grain- ing mill, and magazine 2 and 4 were blown up, Themills employed about 200 men, and only blasting powder hud been made lately. The explo- sion was felt for sixty miles around. BOAT MISSING MAY BE LOST. Feared a German Bark and Crew ot 21 Have Been Drowned. Philadelpbia,|March 30,—The Ger- man bark, {Marie Seidenburg, from Dublin, January 31, in ballast, for this port, is missing, and fears are entertained that she has foundered and that her crew of twenty-one men found watery graves almost in sight of land. Seventeen days ago the rs missing bark was sighted off Scot land lightship, outside of New York harbor, and orders were puton board \ of her by a pilot boat addressed Capt. Mankens, instructing proceed to Philadelphia, Since time the Marie Seidenburg has not been seen or heard from. TOOTH POWDERS! We prepare a tooth powder that is endorsed by the dental profes sion. Besides being a pleasant addition to the toilet, its continued use will prove of the greatest util ity to the health of the mouth and teeth. 3 Our toothache drops give quick relief. LYNE & LYNE DRUGGISTS ___DRUGGISTS Lemon’s Feed Store! 118 North Third street. ‘ALL KINDS OF PEED. ‘Telephone 257. . Give us a trial. Prompt delivery. $$ TT MISS AGNES MOHAN Solicite}pupile for instruction on the « - PIANO mre of 1006 Trimbie St, bye” ‘Why not? Military stience has advanced so that it overgomes all difficulties, With the military safe- guards and the military quarantines now required, there would be httle or no danger from yellow fever. We had an example in Butler's exper- ience in New Orleans, If Spain has any idea that we could not invade Cuba in the summer time she must disabuse herself of it. If it is neces- sary to invade the island in June or July it can be done and will be done. The Spanish government must [make no mistake on that point.’’ What would be the first general for troops ?"’ “I cannot answer that. But the regular army of 25,000 or so would 6 SQUADRON, | be massed on the seaboard, It is in fact now in shape to move at an hour’s as wv notice. There is a state militia of over 100,000, and I understand they Believed That Commodore Schley Will Be Sent le eile A 125,000 could be in motion in 48 to Intercept the Spanish Torpedo Fleet. hours. Add to this the yplunteer force we are organizing, and the army the United States could call into the field in aweek or so would be enormous.” farm lands, where they could become| As to the result of a war under the ‘self-supporting. He pledged the] present circumstances, with the rapid withdrawal of Spanish troops from] firing guns, Gen. Schofield said that the island on condition of an armis-|'t Would be far different from the old tice f 1 mouths,” 4 which time war. More would now depend ce for several months, in which 80) hon generalship than upon brute effort could be made for the estab-| force. The firing would be, as a lishment of an autonomy in substance] general thing, at long range. With like that granted oy Great Britain to| the weapons in use today a regiment the Canadians. would be cut to pieves in 8 moment if in e: 1 position “To this President McKinley re- aa Pt en plied that he would regard no armis-} In conclusion Gen. schofield said: tice between Spain and Cuba with ‘‘War isa bad thing, and 1 still favor that did not have for its end) hope we may have peace. But our best guarantee of peace is the for- Cuban self-government. Madrid} nidable armament that we are getting immediately inquired what was meant! ready, It would be better for the by ‘self-government.’ country if we had a war scare every ‘President McKinley's answer|ten years, as it would tend to make was, ‘independence,’ and this ulti-| be one more patriotic son care matum was amplified so as to avoid earnest in their efforts towards build- 3 ‘ ing up a great country.’’ | Any misunderstanding. bop JUST 48 HOURS Washington, March 30—President | McKinley has requested that congress | wait till tomorrow before taking any Is the action, He says that he has sent an ultimatum to Spain declaring that she mast withdraw all her soldiers from | Cuba, even under an armistice, and} that the complete independence of | the insurgents must be granted within She Must Grant Cuban Independ- a few weeks, ence in That Ti _ Notwithstanding this ultimatum to/ Fight. Spain congress is chafing under the, delay, and both houses of congress are displeased, and are anxious for some decided action to be takeu, It is believed that Spain is only tempor- izing in order to get her torpedo fleet to Havana harbor. | FOR MORE TIME. Another Flotilla of Warships Sails Today From Spain Under Sealed Orders---Its Destination is Unknown. HURRIED ORDERS ARE GIVEN TO THE FLYIN ANOTHER HOT CUBAN DEBATE, Ul Speaker Reed Has a Hard Fight to Control the House, But Wins His Point. SCHOFIELD GIVES HIS VIEWS. ti Says a Vast Army Could Be Mob-. lized in a Week—Can Fight in Cuba at Any Time. THE CUBANS WOULD GIVE GREAT AID. Our Flag Hoisted, Berlin, March $0—Lieut. John H. Knapp, U. S. N., de! 1 from the United States cruiser San Francisco, yesterday hoisted the stars and stripes over the torpedo boat purchased for the United States at the Sshichau shipyards on Mond: She was re- named the Somers. ne President McKinley Has Given Spain to Capt. Sigsbee Says He's Ready, Washington, March 30—Captain Sigsbee arrived yesterday morning and was given an ovation by his friends and neighbors when he reach- ed home. He said he had nothing new to add about the wreck of the Maine, and that, though he was tired he was ready for duty anywhere his country needed him. SHOT HIS FATHER, Another Tragedy Reported from Marshall County—Tom Riley Shoots His Father. Answer. is Washington, March 30, 2:30 p, m. —President McKinley announced this afternoon that he had given Spain just forty-eight hours in which to an- swer lis demands for the freedom of Cubs, He said also that if Spain’s answer was not here by that time that prompt and energetic action would then be taken, * Everything now waits on Spain's reply, which is expected tonight. Mckinley is firm in his decision to wait no longer. Congress will hold up only for Spain's reply. Feeling is now that the couniry is On the eve of the final crisis, A message to congress will be sent tomorrow. Ar- rapgements have been completed for stopping Spain's torpedo fleet if her reply is unsatisfactory. HIS END IS NEAR. ut w al Intense excitement was created to- | day by the news that another Span-! ish flotilla of warships sailed this morning from Spain under sealed orders. Officials refused t» give; their destination, It is believed that | this 1s but another move on the part | of Spain to increase the fortifications | of Havana harbor, and that the fleet is in fact bound for Havana. After the receipt of this news or- | ders were sent to Commodore Schley to coal up the squadron tonight, and to complete all preparations neces: ry for sailing. This is taken as evi- depce that Schley and his squadron will be sent to intercept the Spanish torpedo fleet now headed for Porto Rico. These facts and rumors have vast- ly increased the excitement. The house was the scene of other hot Cuban debate this morning which was led by Bailey, of Texas, who desired to take immediate action, Speaker Reed, after one of the bard- est fights of his life, won his point and secured a delay of two days,thus putting off final action by congress aotil Friday. drum, Jr., at the hall in Leech build- The foreign relations committee ing. It is an important event in has postponed its report for another] Large Quantities Being Hurried from] local secret society circles, and with- lay. out precedent. This afternoon the following prom- Valparaiso, Ind., March 30—]inent gentlemen arrived from Louis- Three special trains have left Miller's ill F. H. Johnson, Grand Junior Preside! »Kinle tation in the past week loaded with} Warden, of the Grand Commander, . peeivens Mokoley hes inforoed Cac ais cal hexyl and powder] Wm. Ryan,Past Grand Commander; the Spanish government that no] (Othe Aetna powder works, con |Hal. T. Jefferson, Eminent Com- proposition for an armistice will be signed to New York, mander (De Molay Commandery, sonsidered by the gevernment of the} Each train consisted of ten cars.| Louisville; Sir Knights, F, W. United States which does not con- | The works are running day and night| Hardwick, W. J, Watkins, J. R template the ultimate independence | With a big force, and are still bebind | O'Bryan and Brainard Lemon, Louis- . with the orders from the war depart: | ville. ees ; se euhe. ment. The distinguished visitors were “A demand was made upon Spain ‘ ee met at the Palmer by a commandery by the state department today for im-| Campaign Would be Short. — | o¢ Jocal Sir Knights, and an informal wediate response to the President's St. Augustine, Fla., March 30—| reception was held at the bali after nractical ultimatum Lieut-Gen, John M. Schofield, retir-| the arrival of the train at 2:10 p, m. “This is ed, having been elected commander of ee President McKinley's} he National Military Reserves, has ROUSTER KILLED. nethod of determining the negotia-| accepted, and he will go to New York tions which bave actively been in|‘ orgamize them, progress between Madrid and Wash- Discussing the possible invasion of} Henry Williams Has His Neck i" Cuba, he submitted to this inter- ington for the last forty-eight hours Broken. view: ‘The correspondence has been of} ‘What would be the result of an exceeding importance, and when Iaid | invasion of Cuba?” before congress will show to the inate ney, soenisier Ba i world the active efforts of the Presi- Of course the navy would have a dent in behalf of the Cubans.’’ great deal of fighting to do, but the ‘Without going into details it can| army part would be light compara~ be ascertained that as the result of|tively. We would have no need to|years old, was killed by Cornell entations by Minister Wood-| #ttack Havana, except to save the re-| Powell, aged about 40° years, on a i me i‘ kis saps \ bag concentrados from the horrors of a| board the P. D. Staggs, up the Tenn- ord, looking peaceful settlement) siege, ‘Troops could be landed in| essee river, yesterday. Both were of the Cuban question, Senor Sa; Cuba, and such an overwhelming] colored rousters, w G No Particulars Learned—Oceuri ed This Morning—No Telegraph Co K ication. ¢ mu Meagre particulars reached the city this morning of another tragedy in Marshall count: Tom Riley ording to reports, shot his own father, Owing to the fact that there is no telegraphic com- munication with Briensburg, no further particulars could be learned. KNIGHT TEMPLAR DEGREE To Be Conferred on Mr. J. D. Landrum by His Son. fr 3. p Gladstone Realizes It and Is Pre- pared for It. London, March 30—The West~ minster Gazette said Mond , “It is no news that Mr. dstone’s | Distinguished Visitors Arrive from illness must necessarily be fatal in a Loutsville This After- comparatively short time. Mr. Glad: stone is fully informed as to bis own condition. His state of mind is one F of complete happiness. Music is his} The Knight Templar degree will chief solace, for he says it soothes the] this evening be conferred on Mr. pain,’? John D. Landrum, of Mayfield, aged 75, by his own son Mr. John tr m noon. ye adc TRAIN LOADS OF POWDER. to Indiana to New York. u New York, March 30—This morn- tt ing's Press say y tu th oi P Cornell Powell Hit Him With His F.st—In Jail at Perry- ville, ta felt encouraged to advance] army, within a short time thatthe re-| The fought over carrying some certain propositions, He offered |sult to my mind would be very cer-} freight, and Williams was struck op to’ permit the feeding of the|*#ia me the campaign short. In|the neck by Powell and killed, his reconcentrados by the United fact, the insurgents would do most of] neck being broken, the fighting for us.” They came near lynching him on States government, He promised a) ‘Would an invasion be practical] board the boat, and he was put off at disposition of reconcentrados to the aiter May 1” Perryville, Tena., aud lodged in jail, a PADUCAH, KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY, MARCH UNCLE SAM Still Making Great Preparations AFTER MORE COALING STATIONS, “Fighting Bob” Evans in Favor United States is centinuing its hur- ried preparations for war. agent has purchased in Europe today two warships, three torpedo boat de- stroyers and two foreign coaling sta- tant news, ment acceptance of some of its offers on foreign ships, Says the United States Should De- ing Bob’ for Ke the battleship Lowa, talked freely in regard to the outlook for war and what said bor and was blown up placed there by Spanish offic! mine was sprung b wit its location and the wires lead- ing to it, go¥y-rnment knew of the plot to blow P done in Havana is sufficient to hold the Spaniards responsible. ate fiction is necessary believe that there will be war. coast defenses need by the Spanish at the first oppor- tuni them to Cuba, States before Spain gets We have an enormous coast tirst blow, the chin. aster that the chances were a mi aud 1am of the same opinion, in Marshall county, twelve miles from Henry Mack Willams, about 50] We instruct you thoroughly. keep everything necessary to tak- ing pictures, 30, 1898. “BROTHER FOR BROTHER,” Maude Granger and Sheridan Block at Morton's Tomorrow Night, Miss Maude Granger and Mr. Sheridan Block, the stars of ‘‘Broth- er for Brother,’’ which comes to this city tomorrow night, are well known stars. Miss Granger has been at the head of her own company for several Seasons and has proven her right to the title of ‘America’s foremost ex- ponent of dramatic art,’’ and one of the handsomest dressed women on the stage, She is an actress of sterling ability, and success seems to follow every play she identifies herself with. Mr. Block, whose great success in ‘“‘Mr. Barnes of New York,’’ when that play had its phenominal run in New York and throughout the coun- try, ranks as one of the best leading men on the stage and has been iden- tified with the best productions given in New York for several seasons, The fact of Miss Granger and Mr. Block being at the head of the company stamps it at once as a first-class at- traction, IS BUYING MORE SHIPS for the War With Spain. Buys Five More Warships. of Giying Spain a Knock-Out Blow at the Very Start of the Fray. ASSASSINATION OF OOM PAUL, Reported Death of the Famous President of the Trans- vaal This noon. Fore- Story, However, Doubted, Though Though Not Denied Nor Con- firmed by Adyices from South Africa. New York, March 30.—London cables say that it is rumored there that President Paul Kruger of the|Baker, on Seventh and Jefferson Transvaal Republic, was assassinated this morning. story South Afri The is doubted by many. It has neither been confirmed or denied by advices from South Africa. TRIP_ POSTPONED, Marshal Collins Intended to Go to Metropolis Today, But Didn't. Marshal Collins intended to go to Metropolis this morning and have the body of the floater found last week exhumed for identification, It has been suggested that the body may be that of Ed Capps, who worked on the Leyhe fleet and is said to be missing. One or two of the men on the fleet who knew Capps were to go with him bat they failed to showjup, hence the trip was postponed. The trip may be taken tomorrow unless somebody else turns up to suit the description of the fluater better than Capps. Luther League. The Luther League will meet to- , streets. morrow afternoon with Miss Rosa All members are requested to be present. Anna Worvrrrt, Sec, é WOULD STOP THAT TORPEDO FLEET. Washington, March 80,—The {tis reported that an American ens. ‘This, if trae, is most impor- It is known that the navy depart- is anxiously awaiting the FIGHTING BOB EVANS liver a Knock-Out Blow in Millinery Opening TODAY! MRS. GARRIE W. GIRARDEY 316 BROADWAY the First Round, npa, Fla., March 30,—‘‘Fight~ ns has left Port Tampa West to assume command of While here he ould be done. He firm in his belief that the Maine 96 blown up by the Spanish, and «This vessel was in a Spanish har- bya mine The someone familiar I do not say the Spanish . but the fact that it was Immedi- and I be'ieve sere will be war very shortly. If I as a betting man I would take | bets offered by those who do not I ould also bet a hundred to ten that attempt will be made to assassinate eu. Lee if war is declared. The looking after. cy West is in an almost defenseless dition. A Spanish fleet could be safe distance and shell the town. s for Tampa and Port Tampa, there nothing to prevent any small vessel om coming up the bay and blow- them to pieces. The railroad ter- als would, of course, be attacked GHOoO. R Steps should be taken to otect them, so that troops and sup- es ean be brought here for ship- t to Cuba. “When asked for my opinion in ingtov, I said that 50,000 ‘oops should be sent to Tampa im- ediately and ships provided to carry out with Easter Suits at a ing from $1.25 to $8.00. OUR STRI ALL-WOO! SUITS AT “The |torpedo flotilla should be opped at all hazards, A knockout ow should be struck by the United a chance. line to ect and we should not wait until u is prepared to attack it. 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