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DU a H DAILY SUN. VOLUME II—NUMBER 179 Hl The best equipped retail drug store in Paducah is NELSON + SOULE’S Lowest prices, quality vonsidered. Courteous treatment. Prescriptions filled by graduates of pharmacy. Telephone 313 for your drug wants. Big Spanish War Credit Her Fortifications Increased ani War Preparations Hurriedly Rushed. UNCLE SAM IS ALSO READY AND WAITING. The Flying Squadron Sails Today Under -Sealed Orders—Two More Fast Ships Are Purchased for Our Navy. CONGRESS WILL DECLARE FOR ARMED INTERVENTION. GOMBS! We are selling a very good comb for 25e. Former price wis 400. It is the best comb we ever saw for the money J.D, BACON & CO, PHARMACISTS ng Both Committees Make Their Reports for Im- mediate Action—Decision Reached Today or Tomorrow, WAR DECLARED TOMOROW. Gold Pish Agents ackson _ Washington, April 13,2 p. m.— The navy department says that the flying squadron is going out tu sea for practice only. But this statement finds but little credence, ‘The general belief is that the squadron has been ordered to inter- cept the Spanish fleet and that Com- modore Schley has orders to destroy the fleet if it surrender. There is no authority for this belief, ON WAR FOOTING. nops to Be Doubled Georgia's T in Str Such is the Situation inWash- ing Today---Peace Is Abandoned, eth at Once. Atlanta, , April. 13—Notwith- standing the pacific tone of -McKin- we, this state's militia: is to be put on a war footing at once Orders to that effect have come to the adjutant general from the United ‘States war department At present there are from thirty- five to forty men in each company, and in many instance not nearly that ‘The increase of the enlist- HOT TIME IN CONGRESS TODAY. does not bat is is said by naval experts that it is not possible that the squadron would be sent out on a practice trip, when a declaration of war is looked Democrats Making a Fight for many. \ ment to seventy-five will almost the Recognition of the for at any moment. id double the strength of Georgia. + ; oat ” It is estimated that there are at Cuban Insur- Washington, April 13; 2:15 p. m. present about 5,000 men enlisted in the volunteer troops, and after the increased enlistments have been made the number will be almost doubled. It appears that the increase in the senlistment is made on account of the great probability of war. Under no other circumstances would such a large number of troops be needed by the’ state: —The republican majority on the senate committee reported today in favor of immediate armed interven- When the report was gents, NOTHING MAY BE DONE TODAY. tion in Cuba. read in the senate it was greeted with loud cheers, The conservatives or peace party are endeavoring to secure a delay until tomorrow, and may be success- ful. But the resolution will certainly be overwhelmingly adopted. Final Action by Congress May Be Deferred Until Tomorrow. Peace Party Wants Del The ‘entry performance was de- clared off t."48 Sfternoon on account “Sees ert Hint it ae aaa The republican majority of the For sale—phaetony 1°" ; house committee has agreed on the Li 1 ces * nothing EVERYIHING TODAY POINTS TO WAR. | same report for armed intervention ia i . tt immediately. There will ,be a hot Cheap Groceries. fight in the house as the democrats Washington, April 138 ; 3:30 p, m.—The situation here this af- tevoon means war. The Sen ate Committee has declared for armed intervention, and the |House Committee will do the same, These reports will be Y adopted and war will follow. Spain refuses to back down at all, and Minister Polo says that war cannot be averted. The Flying Squadron sailed to- day under sealed orders, At both the Army and Nayy Departments war is expected not later than Friday. Washington, April 13, 1 p. m. Senor Polo, the Spanish minister, is up, preparatory to leaving He thinks war cannot Se will endeavcr to get a clause inserted recoguizing the Cubans as_ belliger- ents, The only fight in the house will come up over this point. Washington, April 13, 3p. m.— The country is on the brink of war, Whatever resolutions may be adopted is 3. Crown Raisins per Ib.. Seediess Raisins, per Ib. . Choice Prunes, per Ib.. Hominy and Grits, per Ib. Oat Meal and Buckwheat Flour Choice Dates, per ber | Choice Maple Sugar, per Best N.U. Molasses, per gal... Bost Chewing Gum, 2 packs. . Best Kraut, per gal. Bost Dill Pickels, per gal. Oyster Crackers, per Ib. BEARS fer G08. sso sss 00s eee RANDOLPH, 123 South Second Street, "Phone 89. Connoisseur's delight—Linnwood « Cigar. if as certain to fol- sun will rise to- in congress war low as sure as the morrow, The senate resolutions ring with grim determination and declare for armed intervention in yerms. ‘The senate resolutions contain mention of recognition, but are {plain and unmistakable, ‘The peace senators are fighting for dela; do no more than de- until tomorrow. Senator Boraker is speaking now in behalf of ins resolution to recog- nize the Cubans and for armed inter- vention, The house committee has not yet reported. ‘The democratie members of the committee are holding out for Cuban recognition and may gain some concession. Spain stands firm and refuses to congede our right to intervene in Cuban affairs, She emphasizes her position by rushing her war prepa: rations as never before, The Spanish minister, Senor Polo, says war is certain and is hurriedly ing his trunks to leave for be -10¢ no uncertain no Miss R. B. Hay Stenographer packing Attornev at Law fess. And Notary Public, Real estate ANG} i. avoided. Lite insurance Agent, and ™ renee legato aren a ‘Ti up for several days, though today is Abe tractor of Titles the first time that hope bas been ‘ter commissioner of | abandoned. irouit court, | Wii} Itis said that the cable between ecia} atiention | New York and Havana has been cut, te thus severing the last tie between and all other ‘eignee and} this country and Cuba. If this ie fiver of insolvent estate’? also as estates| true, no more news can reach ‘and as guardian of infants. Borde for from Havana except by boat, or seourity given qurety comin street] by the roundabout way through ce Be Ky Row), Paducat Spain. cLey TS TOOTH POWDERS: ——_ We prep: is aes ‘A by the sion, Besides being a Pp addition to the trilet, its contin use will prove of the ity to the health of th teeth. A Our toothache drops give quic! . Formerly ma& ik inin, oven te the collection fhe renting of real estate litigation. Will act as a Washington, April 13; 1:30 p. m. —The flying squadron, W. 8. Schley commanding,has been ordered to sail th powder that under sealed ord Its destination ar ee Mesa protes-}is unknown, but it is thought to be nt}the Bermuda islands, which ed} cable communication, and greatest util orders can he received, e mouth and} si, sovernment today bought two icf tast merchantmen iu New York, which will be Converted into oruisers im- mediately. This afternoon everything is wai The flying squadron bas sailed, though Secretary Loug says it is only for practice. But reliable inside information says have where intercept the Spanish flotilla and te capture or sink it, will almost certainly be declared to: morrow. Orders are being issued at thi SPAIN IS ANXIOUS T er Cabinet Says McKinley's Mes:, Sage Is Full of Insults. — Granted, | witn spain. that Commodore Schley has orders to As the situation today stands, war PADUCAH, KENTU will see tins nation in actual war Washington, April 13.—The re- publican members of the ways and teans committee last night agreed to} increase the tax on beer and tobacco, and place a coffee, tea and a bank! Stamp tax on the lines of the law of 1866, for revenue in case of need to carry on war with Spain. The plan will raise more than $100,000,000 additional revenue annually, The committee also agreed to authorize the issuing of 500,000,000 in bonds. Anderson, Ind., April 18—Col. W. T. Durbin arrived yesterday from Washington, where he was on a mis- sion for Gov, Mount for the better equipment of Indiana militia. Sec- retary Alger told him the first call would consist of two regiments from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois and one from all other states ; batteries the same. 000 Durbin certain. New York, April 13—The advices today from Spain are of a most war- like nature. The Spanish cabinet This means 60,- war is men. says declares that of insvlts to Spain, and) much ill feeling is expressed. The issuance of a big war loan has heen authorized and orders have been fortifications of the Spanish coast and the Canary Islands, Spain is rushing her war prepara tions with more vigor than ever, and in a way that indicates th ment of any hope of peace. The Spanish press ie particularly bitter and is calling upon all Span- iards to stand by their country and to show their issued to increase the andon- patriotism, The war feeling is spreading like wild-fire, and the Spanish government may be forced into war in spite of itself HOT TIMES IN THE HOUSE. Members Call Each Other Liars and Use Their Fi Washington, Apr 13; Bedlam broke loose in the hous¢ 3:45 m,. this afternoon when the report of the committees was introduced. Fist fights were frequent and the word ‘‘liar’’ was bandied about fre- quently. It took twenty minutes to restore order, The trouble was occasioned over rules adopted for discussion, The report of the committee will be adopted this afternoon, and the House will put itselfon record for immediate war with Spain. ORDERS TO STOP FIGHTING. Gen. Blanco Has Promulgated Ris Edict of Armistice. Havana, April 13—Captain Geo- eral Blanco yesterday issued instruc. tions to chiefs of the various corps of the army relative to the edict pending hostilities, directing them to cause the same to be communicated to the enemy. The troops will suspend hostilities immediately, sus- maintaining their pres- ent position without any offensive movement, but will continue to guard convoys, In case the enemy assumes the of- fensive, they will attack them vigor~ ously. If the rebels send in tlags of truce they will be received, The commander of the troops will enter into negotiations with the chief of the enemy to fix conditions, which will provisionally decide the terms of the suspension of hostilities. TEADY TO TURN BACK. Emporia, \a., April 13,--Gen. Lee said in his speech day: “I feel like a «lifferent man, If I had only a good crowd behind me 1 | could turn back for Havaua.’’ here yester- AUSTRIA WORKING ON SPAIN »| London, April 13.—The Vienna President McKinley's message is full} DAY. APRIL 13, 1898. FIGHT... THE PRESIDENT’S PLANS. Washington, April 13.—Accord-| All Licenses Due—Man Warrant- to astatement made by an offi- | of the administration, should the President be clothed with authorit to use the military and naval forces to intervene solely for the purpose of establishing peace and order in proposes to exercise it first tting to Spain a copy of the resolution with the statemeut that his obligations require him to carry out the will of congress and a notifi- eation that he will do so at once un- Jess Spain withdraws from the island. In other words, the President will de- liver an ultimatum to Spain before rant Law to Be Enforced at Once—Houses to Be Numbered. ed for Grand Larechy. Druggists Meet, The druggists will meet tomorrow to take action relative to the sale of co- caine in Paducah, A number of them express themselves as heartily opposed to the sale of the drug, and several claim they never sell it to any one and have no calls for it. They says they have no desire to violate the law, and will not hesitate to say su at the meeting tomorrow. THE LAST TRIAL, Sunday school. It is also said that there have been two or three bap- tisms at the little church, The names " of the converts are among the most) #olland Torpedo Boat Les Be prominent in the county, Sent to Key West This Week. DOUBLE WEDDING New York, April 13.—Mr. Hol * Uland, Captain Morris and all others — interested in the success of the Hol- 2 land torpedo hoat, now at Perth Am- Iwo Vopular Couples to Wed) boy, are working hard to have the Yalvert City Tos little wonder in perfect trim for her ay Calvert City To |final trial. ‘Then she will be put Night. | through all her paces before a num- ber of invited guests and an officer of weer | the United States navy, who has been ople | appointed to inspect and report upon the completed vessel as to her power and scope as an engine of war, Commander Charles 8. Sperry, | equipment officer at the navy yard, | Brooklyn, is the officer named for There will be a double wedding to-| this ducy, and it is believed that if night in Calvert City, Marshall coua-| his report be favorable the United ty. The contracting parties are: | States government will purchase the Joseph Howard and Miss Maude En-| boat as an auxiliary to the torpedo glish, the bride being a daughter of | fleet now at Key West under com- All Are Popular Young F and Well Known in This Section. making a naval demonstration in the hope that Spain may, at the last mo- ment, consent to a concession of the independence of the people of the is- fand upon an indemnity or upon some other basis which may be satis- factory to all parties involved, If war should then come, whether holy or unholy, he will feel that the re- sponsibility is en Spain, INSURGENTS’ PLANS. Gomez and Garcia, With Com- bined Forces, Marching on Havana, As will be seen from another col- ump, the authorities have instructed all citizens to immediately secure numbers for their houses. One order to this effect had already been issued by the mayor. Marshal Colli ill enforce the vagrant law, beginning at once. A number of warrants have already been issued, and others will follow. Two dissolute men were sent to the streets for a month’s hard labor this morning by Judge Sanders,and others may expect nothing better. Harry Franklin was warranted this morning On a charge of stealing a watch belonging to a jittle son of Mr. W. A. Wickliffe. The watch was taken at the show yesterday after- noon, 'and it jis understood the ac cused had the watch. He is said to be following the sho cuban Generals Prepar Co-operate Withthe Amer- ican Troop All licenses are now due, and the mayor announces that he will have the law enforced to the letter. There is a law prescribing that no man shall do business until he has paid his li- cense, and there will hereafter be no leniency shown, as in the past. Mayor Lang hasa card in another column, Jacksonville, Fla,, April 13—The Cuban Junta here received a very t letter from Gen. Gomez rday, via Key West. While its voutents have been guarded very carefully and the main portion sent to the New York Junta’s office, yet itis ascertained that it brings news that (iomez is preparing to co-oper- ate with the United States forces in ce ( warinan attack upon Ha- vans, Calixto Garcia has passed the trocha and he and Gen, Gomez, with some 18,000 troops, are now marching westward and toward Ha- vans. ‘Ibe insurgents are recruiting in allfsections and from good au- thority it is ascertained that Gomez promised to have from 25,000 to 30,- 000 troops behind Havana to aid in reducing it. ‘The letter added that the Spanish officers there were great ly worried over the news of Gomez's approach and that troops had been called into Havana and that much ‘THE MORMONS. They Now Haye a Church in This ‘.ounty—Twelve Members, There is a Mormon church in Me~ Cracken county, with a small but thriving congregation. It stands to- day as a monument to the zeal and energy ofthe Mormon elders who have been in the county for the past several months, The Mormons at Epperson accord- ng to reliable reports, have a church h twelve members and hold ser- vices every Sunday, in addition to Attorney W. W. English, well known! mand of — Lieutenant-Commander in Paducah, William W, Kimball. If this should ‘The other couple are: Mr. Jinks| happen, Commander Kimball will be Gouge, and Miss Dona Wallace, the| the happiest officer in the United latter being a daughter of Rev. J States navy, for he has perfect confl- Wallace. Rev. D. M. Green will offi- | dence in the Holland, and_ his faith ciate at the ceremony, which will be| comes from intimate knowledge of performed at the Baptist church. the vessel, whose construction he has All the young people are young,| watched with the deepest interest the oldest being only twenty-five, |from the time the keel was laid in | Nixon’s shipyard, at Elizabethport, THE MARKETS, |N. J., until the boat was ready for | the trial tests which have been made, Reported by the Lai tp Co, | much to his regret, only since he was Cosco, 166. April 13. | ordered to the South with his flotilla jot torpedo boats. | | vE ORERK ee — ~—) PHILIPPINE REBELLION. July wheat 8.6) sa] 8S. srzb | -__ uae babs ws me | ss wa | London, April 13.—Special dis- Ms or) | ‘ patches from Madrid says that ad- - Z " | Vices received from the Phitippine Is- oe aot Te caedl (ces © | lands report that the rebellion there May lard 17-512 -48.17 | js increasing and that 10,000 rebels May ribs 5 Sar $12 Say | ave now under arms. Trouble is fear- Mies eoton goe'|-sen|. not} son. | a ee Matias PUTS and CALLS, 7 ‘Lice ee Ne Wises , as | All city licenses expire April 30th making licenses due of every charac- \ter May Ist. Citizens are notified | that prompt payments must be made, The negligence of the past year in this department will not be tolerated. 13a3 Jawus M. Lane, Mayor. WEDDING TODAY, It Took Place at the Commercial House, Mr. L, F. Menser and Mrs. Oc aged 36 and respectively, were married this morning at the Com- . mercial hotel by Rev. H. B. Jobn- For Chapped Hands and Face,.Use \& WINSTEAD’S ~«HANDINEs son. Itis the second marriage of each, Numi After April 13 will patrol the our Houses, na special officer ty to see if the ore | dinance ordering honses numbered ‘ A has been complied with, He will] }) There ig nothing to equal issue warrants for owners who have bis y | class druggists, | Aare WEEN not numbered their houses. 13a2 Jaws M. Lana, Mayor. work was being done in throwing new earthworks in the rear of the city and otherwise strengthening the forts at section. ‘The insurgents, so the itch said, hailed with joy the in- veption of the United, and their ranks being rapidly increased Gomez and the United States now in close touch, and the news yf the declaration of war will be care l to him by private signals without loss of time, so that he could move with knowledge of what the United States is doing. A campaign is all aged, according to this authority. A SERVANT OF CONGRESS. da Washington, April 13—(Special to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. of the four highest officers of the goverament, who has never failed to give to the Post-Dispatch the exact truth of the Cuban situation, said yesterday : ‘President McKinley feels that he as done his whole duty to the Amer- ican people, vindicated his patriotism and complied with all the require~ ments of the emergency ‘He is perfectly satisfied with his course and he hopes congress, with whom the real war making power rests, will take the step that seems proper. ‘Congress now has the power to make war and put a stop to the bar- barities arising from the anarchistit condition existing in Cuba, “It is for congress to say whether the president shall proclaim war. ‘The president will proclaim war war as soon as congress authorizes Lim to do so, ‘He is their servant to command, faction. A WORD 10 RY greatest line of boys ing from $1.25 to $8 HOUSE CLEANING & To make the work much PURE AQUA AMMONIA cleaning w For removing serai m fur SPRING } lighter shoes. are prepared with a full line of ladies’ oxfords, Fr misses’ and children’s strap sandals, in black and tan, in all the newest styles and toes. No better made. There are shoes which cost more money, but none which will give greater satis- GHO. ROCCE & Son 321 BROADWAY Mothers of Boys, we want a word with you: To tell you of the great opportunities we are offering you to fit your boys out with Easter Suits at a very small cost to yourselves, 00. ‘‘He does not believe the Cuban OUR STRICTLY Are well made and perfect fitting. We have a large % government, so-called, will accept ALL-WOOL 50 variety of patterns to select from, We guarantee them the concessions of the Spanish SUITS AT ‘ eqnal to the $3.00 su Id elsewhere. throne.’’ - With each boy's knee pants suit above $1.50—consists 6f Baseball at, hall, cay elt and m Mothers will please remember / Outfit that WE add nothing to the cost of the suit for the presents, we give the boys For boys from 3 to 12 years. Something New for Boys’ Wear The ‘Economy Suspender” mothers are invited to call large line of boys’ ase fannelette shirt waists, Necessities The warm weather brings a demand for We have anticipated this, and THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT! We are showing the knee pants suits ever shown iu Paducah, at prices rang | Supports both pants and draw- ers. Just the thing for warm weather wear, as it does away withjthe usual body waist. All gate the new idea. We have just received a B. WEILLE & SON 411 BROADWAY ure, giving kk." Tn 15. and 2 CARPET CLEANING COMPOUND ts 100k 1f 0 Can nge while © potties Dalton correspondent of the daily Chronicle says; ‘The cabinet has commenced official negotiations with Spain, sug- gesting that the future relations be+ tween Cuba and the Spanish govern- ie like, more so than at any time since the present crisis began, Thea rg rmy and navy departments upon the : supposition that tomorrow or Friday | Canale and Kogland.’ ment be based apon the model of t ‘at McPherso > Ri Made ns. +ALL FOR SALE M'’PHERSON'S FOURTHAND BROADWAY The Tailor 333 BROADWAY Nac Please You Tailor-made suits to order for less money than ready$ made ones of same quality. Everybody can wear a tailors made suit at the prices charged by Dalton's Tailoring Establishment, .

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