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

‘ ‘ a | ‘ 3 4 : sof liquors for medicinal use only, vance THE PADUCA TO AR PADUCAH, KENTUCKY SAT DAI Tet hee LY SUN. URDAY, APRIL 23, 1898. MS! 125,000 V Take Your Prescriptions to NELSON * SOULE’S DRUG STURE SHE'MAN WILL RESIGN, Rumored That Assistant Sec- Tetary Day Will Be His Successor, Up to date ia all lines, The purest ICE CREAM SOCA- PURE! Agent for Hayler’s. Goods delivered Telephone 445. More Spanish Prizes Taken! XIll Last Night! HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT. New York, April 23—The Holland submarive boat which has shown her- self io ber trials all that was expect+ ed, will probably be purchased by the government aud attached to Lieu. tenant Commander Kimba'l’s torpedo flotilla at Kew West, PRESIDENT’S PROCLAMATION, CONGRESS ACTING ON WAR BILLS Bill For Reorganizing the Army And for Raising War Both Are Considered. Revenue Good Bye Old Headache If you use our Good Bye Head- ache Powders—4 doses, 10c, J,D. BACON & CO, PHARMACISTS Golf Pish Agents HAS BEEN SEIZED HAWAII Honoluia Will Be Used by This Country A @ Coaling Sta- tlon—Was Seized on the 15th Inst. Seventh and Jackson NEWS OF THE RIVERS. U. $. BATTLESHIP OREGON IS SAFE. The City of Paducah from St ssaamcicosied Louis passed into the Tennessee Fiver early this morning with good] [Me Spanish Torpedo Boat tas Dusiness. Not Left’ Montevideo--Na- ‘The City of Clarksville was out val Officials Are Not for Elizabethtown today at noon. Alarmed, s. e Joba Evansville packet this morning. Hopkins was the out of this port HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT A SUCCESS from Evansville is Nash- The Tennessee alue this afteraoon en route to ville. The New South from New Orleans passed by this morning at 4 o'tlock for Cincinnati. Washington, April of State next week, 23—Secretary ho S n will resign It is said that Assistant The R. Dunbar js due Evansville this afceryoon en rou Secretary of State Day will be his the Cumberland yiver for Nashville. | successor The towbeat Kenton is dae today from Caseyville with a tow of ce It is rumored that Secretary of War Long will also re: The “lyde leaves this afternoon at} ye alyd Washington, April 23 ‘ bs are of 4 0'C’,ock tor Tennessee river points. ot -Seiz Shy will have a heavy cargo of Hawaii by America bas been offivially Seeight. confirmed this afternoon ‘The tug Ida took an immense raft CONGRESS AT WORK. of logs to Mound City yestere afternoon. It was for the Natio etna 2 Washin 10U8e ton y ganization bill, April — The passed the army reor- The inll for ceventie has been completed in com- the Pump company. The City of Chattanooga, which went up the ‘Tennessee several days ago after a tow of ties, seems to be having no little trouble on her first trip out mace being almost newly re built, Besides pulling the bog chains offo€ one of her barges, she sunk ong oaded with ties, ‘The towboat Maggie Belle, which has been towing in Hatchie river for several months, arrived here night hefore last with a tow of empties She will leave in a few days for the upper Cumberland, River men think that there is going to be another big rise as a result of the numerous rains. The gauge showed +7 and risioe, raising nittee, aud was introduced in house, THE OREGON IS SAFE. Washington, April 23—It is known today that the Spanish torpedo gun boat Temerairo is sti!) at Montevideo, naval Ollicers heaved a sigh of relief, and have now ceased to worry abou the safety cf the battleship Oregon and the gun boat Marietta, There is this morning reason to believe the Oregon and RIVER BULLETIN Marietta, when next heard from, will Cairo, 2.4, falling. Chattanooga, 6.\, falling Cincinnat 1.1, failing. Evansville, 17.1, falling. Florence, 8.0, falling. Johnsonville, missing. Louisville, 8.5, stationary. Mt. Carmel, 6.7, falling. Nashville, 16.8, falling. Pittsburg, 4.0, falling. Davis Island, 5.9, falling. St. Louis, ‘falling, Paducah, 22.7, rising. SAMPSON PROMOTED. be reported at Rio de Janeiro. THE SPANISH FLEET, De Verde Is- -The Spavish tleet Thursday is St, Vinceat, Cape lands, April 23. which sailed from here in port. ‘The vessels are prepared to leave at 4 moment's notice, ‘The Spanish commander is under- stood to be awaiting the arrival of the battleship Pelayo and two cruis- ers which are expected hourly, The fleet's trip yesterday was for practice. Washington, April 23—Cap'. Sampson will be promoted a rear ac- miral, After the war closes he wil! drop back to his old rank, ‘This step is taken to insure Sampson's com- mand as ranking officer, NO PRIVATEERING. Washington, April 23,—Kngland, Germany and Italy have issued jotat notes holding both the United States recount in re+ This is aimed Don't fo: Lagomarsin tonight at 7: A TRUE TONIC A tonic to assist nature is not one that simply gives tem rary stimulation, but one that commends itself by the effec A substitute will not prove isfactory to people so often dis et the grand Innch at Merchants’ Exchenge 50 o'clock, and Spain to a strict gard to privateering particularly at Spain, as this govern- ment has already announced that no would be allowed. privateering Heavy penalties will be demanded {rom the nation allowing privateering. BRIGADIER . GENERALS. appointed Washington, April. 25,—It is scmi-oflicially stated that Consul ALLAN’S CELERY WITH IRON Strengthens the vital forces, invigorates and cleanses the entire syste languid feeling. LYNE & LYN @egDRUGGISTS i, General Lee, Col. Fred Grant and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt have been decided upon as brigadier gen- erals in the volunteer army. We make tine shoes vo order; avy style or tue, Try us, Leper & Lyvon, Weshington, D. C.,April 23—The followlag proclamation was issued by the president yesterday afnernoon : Whereas, By joint resolution by congress approved April, 20, 1808, and commuuicated to the government of Spaio, it bas demanded that that government at once relinquish its authority and government in Cuba and withCr.w its land and raval forces from Cuba and Cubon wetors and president of United States was directed and empowered to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States and to call into actual service of the United States the militia of the several states to such an exteot as might,be necessary to carry said resolution into effect, and whereas, in carrying into effect said resolution the president of the United States deems it necessary to set on foot and maintain a blockade of the North coast of Cuba, including all ports on said coast between Cardenas R umored OUNTEE d RS WANTED! ture of the Alphonso | he City of Paris in Danger! ann Babai Hondo, and the port of Cienfugeos on the South ceast of Cuba. Now therefore, 1, William McKin ley, president of the United States)ta order to enforce said revolution do hereby declare and proclaim that the United States of America have insti- tuted and will maintaip s blockade of the North Goast of Cuba, including <ne ports on eaid coast.between Card- enas and Bahai Hondo and the port of Cienfugos on the South coast of Cuba aforesaid ia pursuance of the laws of the United States and the law of nations applicable to such cases, An eflicient force will be posted so as to prevent the entranve and exit of vessels from ports aforesaid, Any neutral vessel approaching any of said ports or attempting to leave same without notice or knowledge of such blockade will be duly warned by the commander of the blockading forces who will eaforce on her register the fact and date of such war being where such endorsement was made; and if same vessel again attempt to enter any blockaded port, she will be captured and sent to the nearest onvenient port, for such proceedings ainst ber avd ber cargo as prize,as may be deemed advisable, Neutral vessels lying in any of said ports at the time of establish- ment of such blockade will be allow. ed 50 days to issue therefrom. (Signed.) Wiitiam MeKixner, President Joun Suvuman, Secretary of State, THEY WILL-NOT REACH CUBA. New York, April 23..—The Brit. ish steamship Aloedene, heavily laden with provisions, sailed for Havana yesterday, Her Captain said he did not believe Aloedene would reach her destination, New York, April 23.—The most valuable implements of war left this port yesterday for the Spanish army in Cuba. They are actually moving forts, protected by steel armor plates, aud are designed to be used on the railroads to protect the Spanish sol diers in their contests with both the Cuban troops anid those of tie Unit- ed States who may land in Cuba, The cars have b loaded on the New York and Cuban mail steamer Aloe- dene, The cargo the steamer carries, as far as known, consists of a large quantity of provisions, consigned to a Spavish merchant in Havana, in addition to these moving forts. CLEVELAND'S PATRIOTISM. Princeton, N. J. April, 23,—The grandest student demonstration since she civil war took place on Princeton campus Thursday — night. One thousand students paraded through the town and about the campus and finally drew up in front of the ex- President Cleveland’s house and ringing cheers induced him to come out. The enthusiasm was unbounded and Mr. Cleveland made a speech, Commander of the American Blockadiay tleet now anchored off Havana, Captain Sampson will be promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. CLOSING IN ON MORRO CAST LE. ‘The American Squadren at Havana under Capt. Sampson last night patrolled within 12 miles of the city, Morro Castle. Key West; April 23. Today it moved several miles nearer The fleet has order8 to move nearer gradually, until it draws fire from the guns of Morro Castle. Generiil Blanco has instructed the gunners at the batteries to fire upon the American fleet as soon as the ships attempt to enter the torpedo line. Capt. Sampeon expects to be fired on tonight or tomorrow night at the latest and then the bombardment of M ‘ore Castle wilt begin: ““L suppose that this demonstraticn’ is an evidence of your patriotism in} this critival hour of our nation’s his-| tory. I am glad to see it. Stand by) the country when she is right, and 1 am uot to sure that we should stand by her when she is wrong. Let us hope that iu this crisis which is upon us our armies may sustain their Prowess and that it may be demon- strated in after years that we were right. Stern duties face the American people today and let us hope tha. these diities may be performed in the same high way that our duties were parformed in the preliminary of the} trouble, and in the days to come let} us prepare ourselves for the proper | performance on all occasions of these! duties, But so far as in us lies, let| ¢ us be conservative and righteous to the end,”’ Loud hurrahs were given for the ex-president before the crowd enthusiastic students took up their mareh again, MOUNTAIN MEN READY. Middlesboro, Ky., April 23—Hon. C. H. Price bas 100 men enlisted. Dr. George Miller will raise a regi- ment in Claiborne and Hancock counties, Tenn. At Pineville thirty meu bave been mustered by Capt. Jack Colgan. News from Harlan is that 100 men are waiting for a leader. In Lee county, Virginia, there are two companies ready, Congressman Colson will be home today to raise a regiment. A HAWAIIAN RUMOR. San Francisco, April 23.—Advices from Honolulu, under date of the 14th inst., state that it is rumored Minister Sewall and Admiral Miller | would take formal possession of the) islands in the name of the United) States as a coaling station on the 15th, It was impossible to confirm the rumor before the steamer Rio Janeiro left Honolulu. Washington, April 23.—It was learned at the capitol yesterday that the president in conversation with senators, asked them what they thought of the proposition (o take the Hawaiian islands, as well as the Puilippines, as ® war measure. Those in favor of the ‘annexation of! Hawaii, express the hope that the] | San Francisco report is true. ¢ The Thief Did Not Want Joho Paley, |man, evidently had no use for the $230 in checks which book at the time it was stolen from M yesterday afterooon of, morving released, as there was no evidence ag: pame was Charles Williams, and his y Wife was arrested with him, to cash the railroad |The day before he hail over $1,:300 in the same book, CHECKS RETURNED. Mr. Paley Surprised. The thief who stole $710 from Mr. the Broadway saloon r, Paley’s pocket. This morning when the man who keeps the restaurant next door to Mr. Paley went to an out-house he found the book with the $230 in hecks inside, The book bore lirt on it, It had also been folded aod placed in the thief’s pocket. The suspects who were arrested inst them. Mr. Paley had the money with him men’s checks. TO VOLUNTEERS. and These re: jous point regiment of volunteers, quests, coming from numerous, and so many AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY Is the latest fad. Get you a camera and be in the swim. This is the most beautiful time of the year to take pic tures. We handle all kinds of instruments, for films or plates. Wecan {iurnish you with all supplies if you have acamera, If you contemplate taking a trip drop in and see the Hawkeye, the most com pact pocket instrument ever produced. Cameras $1.00 up. M’'PHERSON'S question Water coolers, ice cream freezers, every sentence of which was loudly cheered, He said in part: ice chisels, picks and shaves down ‘low at Hank Bros, & Jones, 21a3 Dalton TheTailor 3 333 BROADWAY Please You Tailor-made suits to order for less money than ready Everybody can wear a tailor- made ones of same qual made suit at the prices DRUG STORE FOURTH AND BROADWAY lity. charged by Dalton’s Tailoring Establisl:ment Them. were in the The remainder of the} , money was gone. ri marks of haviog been buried some- where during the night, as there was late were this The man’s Daring the past two weeks I have received many requests by msil otherwise to organize a batallion or have been asked regarding enlis went, ete., that it is simply impose sible to answer all by mail (unless I should employ several clerks, which 1 am unable to do), that I take this method of answering the many quess} T tions, I have been waiting for authority to organize aregiment of national yolunteer reserves, and will most probably receive enlistment blanks etc., in a few days, This force has nothing todo with the state guard, but will consist, as its name implies, of a reserve force to be used when needed. The state guard will be called into jANOTHER PRIZE CAPTURED. he Amarican Fleet Capture! a Spanist Merchant- man Today, | THE CRUISER ALFONSO XII. service first most probably for in- vestment of Cuba while the national Thought to Have Been reserves will be used in defending the ae . coast or in any way the president di- Taken by the Ameri- rects, The qualifications for mem! er hip are simple. The applicant must be a| white, able-bodied man, Nu boys| will be enlisted. Persons living in the city sign | the obligation, a copy of which will be found at Central Fire station, in| charge of Chief Woeds. and at the} oftice of Southern Plating and Repair Works, 416 North Seventh street; while persons outside of the cily ort county desiring to form companies | can Fleet at Havana Last Night RUMORED SPANISH SUCCESS. The Americ Ship Shenandoah Said to Mave Been Cap- can send for copies of obligation, se-} tree by 6 pee cure signatures and return to me. ish Fleet ‘Those joining the national reserves | must not expect a summer picnic, for —— they will not be called on until needs | ed, and that will mean strictly busi-|BLOCKADE OF HAVANA EFFECTED ness, Any further information will be given by calling at eithgr of the above pamed places. Trely W. Cu NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. ‘The.Fleet of American Warships, ' Under \ Capt. Sampson, | Drawing Nearer Mayana | Eyery Hour. Asthe bids to make street im- ih provements neat tite corner of Fifth and Madison streets were rejected FIRI'G MAY BEGIN AT ANY MOMENT, by the committee, said bids evidenc- ing the fact that those who submitted them had not consulted the plans and specifications ; therefore, sealed pro- posals will be received at the mayor's office until 3 o'clock p,m. Monday, May 2, 1898, for (he execution of said work, Plans and specifications can be seen at the engineer's office. L proc Washingt ident today calling for . April 2 a issued amation 125,000 volan The o call will go to the variot serve two years Bond will be required for the faith] erpor3 immediately. The number ful performance of tte contract. ) Soumt Ment vill be Lodgemen and Night-owls--our} Tye volunteer Ned for today |b shoes never squeak. ‘Try a pair. will be sent immediately to the camp aah dada at Chickamauga After two weeks bard drill, they will be assigned to ccd —_—_—$—— Li as aD RO fag os ti hinny J on 4 ai, bruises parts in the regular army. The warm weather lighter shoes. are prepar ~ iland tan, in all the ne west styles and .oes. N : shoes which cost more money, but »one which faction. in West Kentucky, have become so Gr HO. = ff you for Free Cuba? Four-in-hands, etc. For-up-to-date and advance styles come PATRIOTIC TIES | Shenandoah has been captured by the 5,000 toa Necessities We have anticipated this, and ed with a full line of ladies’ oxtords, misses’ and children’s strap sandals, No better made. ROCK & SON 321 BROADWAY PAPO BAT To RE EE UNCLE SAM’S CRA ARE YOU PATRIOTIC? Are you for avenging the fate of the Maine and American seamen? Ate If so wear one of UNCLE SAM’S CRAVATS! Price 50 cents, in silk. Tecks, Clubs, Ascots, THE FAMOUS oll | B WEILLE & SON, 409-411 BROA 4 TEN CENTS A WEEK BLOCKADE ESTABLISHED. Washingtop, April 23,—Capt. Sampson reported to the no de- lay that he bas es- tablished a blockade of the northern part of the southwestern coast of Cuba as far 8 Cienfuegos, but has to blockade the oast line. THE SHENANDOAH, not enough vessels rest of the « Washington, April 23.—It is re~ ported here that the American ship Spaniards off the Koglish coast, The Shenandoah is a wooden vessel. ANOTHER PRIZE. Washington. April 23,—The gov- ernment was satisfied today that the Awerican fleet off the coast of Cuba captured the Spanish freighter Pedro today. , re ALFONSO XILL Washington, April American thought the fleet blockading Havana, last night, cap- now tured the Alfonso XUIL, has not been con This report rmed. ue Alfonso NULL would be amest valuable capture. {tis a steel protected craiser of anil was the Spanish man the ill-fated of the explosion, of-war th la Maine at th THE CLUY OF vARIs, Washington, April 23. ported t in pars near Tt al Spanish men of war are ait of the American liner City of Paris which left Southampton yes- terday with 150 and a ot is re- passengers large load ammunition for New York. WE WANT TO ENLIST Your attention to a new department. We atled a complete biey repair outfit and are now prepare wheel from tubing up, cin epameling and repair department is in jorough and practical we can repair any break in just have platin I any wheel. If necessary we can make the part, as we use electric power to drive our lathes and ma- chinery. We WSe~ every modero powe: g electricity, com- press dd steam. We make a specialty of vulean- izing. Work delivered when promised. Sourters Prative axp Reva Wonws, 416 North Seventh street. Brauch office, Moore's cigar store, brings a demand for in black There are will give greater satis- VATS! |» VATS! always to SaLL OLLOTULVd e jos re