The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, June 2, 1898, Page 1

re THE SUN’S WAR CHOCOLATE TODAY AT SOUL » Open all night PRESCRIPTIONS SOLIGITED Goods delivered. SOOOOU000008 Telephone 313, “RUSSIA TO BUY WARSHIPS. Cramps Have Contracts Which Wil Bring in 840,000,000, Philadelphin, Jane 2 —Nearly $40,000,000 of good Rassian cur- reney will flow into American coffers during the next yearor two in pay ment for Awmerican-built vessels of war. Iu addition to the nt Cons tract signed between the Cramps and the Musvovite naval authorities, » similar contract involving a like sum of money will be signed in a few months between (the same parties More details of the first contract closed with Russia by Charles H Cramp on his recent trip to St. Pe- tersburg were learned ; in addition to the two large men-of-war, one 4 first-class battleship and ove a first- class armored cruiser, the contract lis for ten torpedo boat destroyers, a formidable fleet of thie terrible type of craft of the sleuth service The Cramps will have full swing in the building of these vessels. They will be Gnished throughout before leaving this city, armed, armored and ready for fight. Io speaking of the immedinte cause of the unusual activity on the part of Russia in naval increase, Mr. Cramp said: “It is caused by the requirements of the new attitude she has assumed as fn naval power in Paciti ocean, This attitude is in anticipa- tion of the responsibilities which the completion of the trans-Siberian rail- way and the consequent vast increase of her territory and poweg on the coasts of Eastern Asia must entail, Foll details of the cond contract, which will be closed probably by automn, have not yet been made public, Enough is known, however to indicate that the Cz: for American-built ships will | the expenditure of another $20,000,- 000 in this city. The new Russian work will not interfere with the contracts in hand at Cramps’ yards, All ships under construction are being rushed to completion, The Japanese cruiser Kasagi 1s making rapid progress to ward completion and will soon be ready for her trial trip. BRYAN'S REGIMENT ACCEPTED. ‘The Wisbington, D. C ine 2 war department bi tion to its rules pointment of troops among the by consenting to muster in the regi- ment of Nebraska infantry of which William Jennings Bryan is colonel Under the second call for volun teers Nebraska's apportionment 660 men, When Gov, Holcomb was informed of this be sent a telegram to Secretary Alger asking that Bryan's regiment be accepte After consulting with the president Secretary Alger yesterday directed the adjutant general to loform Gov. Holcomb that the rules governing the apportionment would be waived in the case of Nebraska aud that Bryan's regiment would be en iato the United States service, YALE AFTER A A PRIZE. Key West, Jone 2- Advices trom Port Antonio, Jamaica, are to the ef- fect that the Yale 1s off Montego bay ing for the big Spanish passenge steamer Purissima Conception to pat| w ‘The Spaniard bas a cargo worth $1,000,000. You get a large aod cool beer at Lagomarsino’s always. tt Awarded Highest Honors—World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. wales Ee A Pure Grape Cream POWDER. Sn oc bahamas NEWS IS THE BEST, CE CREAM was | Sampson and Schley Secretary Alger Admits Troops Have Sailed to Occupy Porto Rico and Attack Santiago. LATEST REPORTS OFTHE SANTIAGO BATTLE Was Probably Only a Preliminary Bombard- ment to Learn the Strength of the Fortifications. CEVERA’S FLEET MUST BE ANNIHILATED AT ONCE. The Second Crushing Biow to Spain Will Be Dealt at San- tiago—The Army Will Aid Our Powerful Iron- clads in Making the Victory Complete and Overwhelming. RD TIMES AT HAVANA) and high merit of our sailors give reason to hope for,’ Phe senate then unanimously ‘‘not- The City Face to Face with ed with satisfaction the eee vie- Starvation--Many People |‘"" “tbs Sesebe feet” as Dying p TRANSPORTS GONE. | he censor will mpa, June jnot allow news of sailing of trans- THE URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL, | ports to be sent out, Key West, June ‘The censor permits the announcement to be Congress Furnishes Money to|wised that transports loaded with | troops have sailed, but destination is Carry on the War 500,000 Needed Now, upknown. SANTIAGO ATTACKED. New York, prints an extra that Jun The Journal Santiago has WM. J. BRYAN GOES TO WAR. been attacked by the Cubans in three different parties also Schley is bombarding the forts, | HARD TIMES AT HAVANA. Atlanta, (¢ 2.—Dr. Emil | Ferrer and family and M, Rodriguez of Havana, have arrived The War Dopartinent Lets His nt in By a Special Regin Ruling, and He Will Be Colonel. June jand family, in Auanta, MATANZAS 1S AGAIN. BOMBARDED, | | De. Ferrer tells a harrowing tale — of the conditions existing in Ha- New York, June 2.—A cable| Ya’: He says that balfstarved and e . 2, emaciated mothers with broods of| the streets, and their pleas for bread are from Port Hayten this afternoon | to the New York World says that | Sehley renewed his attacks upon | antiago this morning and did} Peers great damage to the fortifica-| ‘It can only be @ ms tions. itulates, It was found that additional |? “It is not imines had been laid by the Span- | fF the more venturesome to congre- iards but these Sehley destroyed. | The insurgent forces are at- tacking the city In a determine “If the American army does not er a bloody land fight F | ant eis pasten the work of invasion It will be Ht . pana with a Commander pinched-looking children lice ter of time before declared Ferre uncommon | around Blanco’s palace and rave ad curse for something—anything large graveyard | Washington, June 2 Admiral Sampson have Schley aod arrives at Hava MUST TAKE SANTIAGO, been ordered to ture Santiago and San Juan this week, so it 1s oflivially | y. Sampson will) here tod bombard San Juan Washington, Juo continue his attack upon Santiago. — | power in tye Atlantic The of the Board of) crushing blow at Santiago de Cuba, Strategy decisive morrow of important battles, y begin the two} while Schley will 2.—Spain’s sea is to be dealt a members news to-| just as it was overwhelmed in the Pa- at Manila, expect | cilic The two fleets toc campaigns that will deprive Spain of first into Cuba, will | military expedition junder General Sbafter, invest Santiago de Cuba and attack Admiral Cervera’s fleet from the land early | next week. Porto Rico and result in the destruc- the Spanish fleet at! tion or capture o! Santiago. toe New York, June 2.—Reports day from Hayti are to the effect that s centrated a formidable fleet of armor- rs and torpedo officials there expect a decisive en- clads, protected er craft off Santiago, and has arranged for a strong convoy of lighter vessels gagement today between the Amert- Spavish fleets at San- can and the tiago. 6 to accompany the troops, so there will be no escape for Admiral Cervera by sea, and operations can be com- A SPANISH STORY, menced as soon as the military expe dition has been landed. London, June Spanish ollicials the story that all of bas left Santiago and here reiterate Cervera’s fleet that but one ship is left the SPANIARDS —REJOICIN Madrid, today Count Casa June 2.—In the senate Valencia asked if repulse yi ithe news of the American jat Santiago de Cuba was official?’ The Minister of Marine, Capt. Au- non, replied aflirmatively, adding “The news isa good augury for further victories, which the courage | to stay the pangs of starvation. jand Lt is contidently expected that the! Rear Admiral Sampson has con-! Ordered to Capture Them This Week. There is a strong probability t that the army bas already left American soil and is fairly on its way to_ the .| point of debarkation near Santiago de Cuba, Strict orders have been issued by General Greely, chief signal officer, to the press censors at Tampa and other southern points not to allow any news relative to the embarkation of troops to be telegraphed until several days after the men have sailed. TROOPS HAVE SAILED. Washivgton, June 2.—Secretary Alger today practically admitted that transports laden with troops have al- ready sailed for Santiago and Porto Rico. ‘The date of sailing and the number of troops that have gone can not be obtained op account of the strict censorshi MONEY FOR WAR. on war news. Washington, June 2.—The house today passed the urgent deficiency bill carrying av appropriation of $3, 500,000 for war expenses. ‘The bill will also be rushed through the sen- ate, Secretary Algcr says the money is needed now, ANOTHER BATTLE AT MATANZAS, Key West, June and Leyden of the destroyed « Spanish block fort in the harbor of Matanzas Monday. ‘The fort had been built where the first fortifications had been demol- ished. The gunboats opened fire Monday noon and got the range at —The Uncas Mosquito fleet onee, The fort answered only once and its guns were abandoned. It is reported that the shells from the ships leveled the fort and that se’ | soldiers were killed. A government despatch boat re- ports all quiet at Havana, Cienfuegos and Cardenas. ESCAPE 1S NOW IMPOSSIBLE. Washington, June 2.—Rear Ad- wiral Sampson arrived off Santiago de Cuba yesterday afternoon, and, in accordance with his instructions, at once relieved Commodore Schley he in command of the entire force of vessels operating against Santiago de Cuba and the Spanish fleet, assigning that officer to the vision comprising the ships formerly attached to the Flying squadron, Fifteen warships are at Admiral command of a di- Sampson's disposal to pit against the six men-of-wat flying the Spanish flag. They include the first-class battle- ships Oregon and Massa- chusetts, second-class —_ battleship Texas, armored cruisers New York Brooklyn, probably the New Orleans, Marblehead and Min- neapolis, gunboat Nashville, torpedo boat destroyer Scorvion, dyoamite lowa, also instead of @ prosperous city when it| cruiser Vesuvious, torpedo boat Por- ter, auxiliary cruisers Harvard and Yale and the auxiliary gunboat Eagle, With such a force blockading San- tiage de Cubs, naval experts who have heretofore contended that Ad- miral Cervera had a tightiog chance | to escape now concede that his posi~ i tion is absolute ly hope A BAD ACCIDENT. | Boy at Fulton ets His Foot Cut off In Jumping off a Train. Falton, Ky., June 2.—Ollie Arm- strong a ten-year-old colored boy bad bis foot cut off yesterday. ‘The boy fell io jumping off a train and rolled under the wheels, SMALL AFFAIR, Washington, June 2—As Commo- dore Schley bas not seen fit to report his engagement at Santiago ‘Tuesday MEN OF MODERATE MEANS Need no longer regard tailor-made clothes with fear and trembling. Dalton now makes clothes in his own shop, here at home---makes the clothes right, makes the bill right! It costs but a trifle more to wear garments ,that fit thar those thc: a’most fit. The acme of style and workmanship is ours. Drop in at 333 Broadway and see about that belated spring suit. You'll be glad you waited-- DALTON, THE TAILOR ya. i Aa PADUCAH, KENTUCKY THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1898, = SANTIAGO AND PORTO RICO MUST FALL. === |: is believed he only sent a few shots at the forts and did not deem it of saMicient hy cable. ret REPORT ‘OF BATTLE NeW York, June 2, 4p m— Extras are out with cables say- ing the real battle of Santiago, is now in progress, The Cubans are fighting like beasts to reduce Santiago Cuba Sehley is supporting from the sea and is doing some true American work. His gunners are making hawkeye shots and thefr-work is very effective. importance to report de Washington, June 2; 4:11 p.m, It is Generally believed that the report of the Santiago battle is true,although the department has It is belieyed that the Cubans haye had time to advance no news, for filghting with Schley, whose adron has been materialiy SPAIN SHORT OF FUNDS. London, June 2.—A Madrid cable the Bank of Spain is nearing the most dangerous abyss it ever passed over. ‘Tbe cable adds that the fact that the Bank of Spain is now uvable to aid Spain farther financially may force Spain to end the war for lack of funds. It is known that every effort is being made bysthe Spanish gov- ernment to secure a large loan, but it tas not been successful, and the Bank of Spain’s condition now threat- ens to do the Dons more damage than any other source of trouble they are trying to combat, Probably 500 persons lined up at the bank during the run, All classes were represented, aud all wanted without delay to change notes into into silver, fearing the notes would soon be subjected to a discount. The run gon the bank yesterday was a perfect mad rush of hundreds of people trying to conyert deposits into silver. Forced currency will have to be resoried to if the panic continues. STRAPS FOR WALLACE, Washington, June 2.—Gen. Lew Wallace, author of ‘Ben Hur,” will doubtless. be commissioned by the president @ major general of volun- teers ‘The entire congressional delegation went to see the president in bebalf of Wallac to tell the president that the ion would be entiiely agree: ) the politicians of the Hoosier DEADMON THE SUSPECT, His Examining Trial is Set For ‘Tomorrow Before Judge Tully, The trial of Tom Deadmon, the Ballard county negro charged with shooting Mrs, Lee Stanley last week, is set for tomorrow before Judge ‘Tully, and there will in all probabili- ty be a large crowd of witnesses io the city to attend the trial. It is not certain that Mrs, Stanley will be able to attend the trial, which will be one of the igost interesting ever held here. TORM. WAIL! Messrs, Tom Penn and Dave Pendley, of Bandana, were in the city today and report a heavy bail storm yesterday in that section of the county. There was little damage, however, to corn and tobacco, and none of the other crops suffered. BUILDING BICYCLES. Wheels are easily built on paper or in the imagination; avy repair shop can assemble the parts of wheels ob- tained from jobbers, and call it wheel building. We construct a wheel to suit the customer, from the roug!) materials, brezing, enameling, nickel-plating and assembling the finished wheel. Call and see how we do this, THE SOUTHERN Crumbaugh & Parke 416 North Seventh St. t’ will cost you so little. WEATHER REPORT, UN. Fair weather tonight and Friday. TEN CENTS A WErK desire to request the depart. tit be transmitted to the most ndl_to vongress, my the great compli- (Signed) Wituraw MeKinner. | TOUGH ON COL. COLSON. Frankfort, Ky., June 2,—Gov, | Bradley is said to be in receipt of a telegram from Washington yesterday indicating that Kentucky may not be Fred | alloweel even one regiment under the | but may have to be con- WAR ENDS IN JULY. Colesville, N.Y. tiny Und i FLAG RAISI 1G. Appropriate Exercises at Long- fellow Building Tomorrow Forenoon, phet Has Des- | Control, June 2—Unet d propl Binghampton, Carley veteran hunter at second call, Hon. R. T. Lightfoot to Make an | *he last fall foretold the Spanish- | tented with two pee dale pet Awerican war, weatlier conditions for| men, while the re ens i tures of six months and a number of other|second call for volunteers will be the Occasion, incidents, is again with a propl+luased merely as fillers for the regi- —— cy for the coming summer. — Une fo me ots al organized, and which The pupils and teachers of the| Fred draws by tion from the] they claim that much short of Longfellow building will raise | condition of vegetation and a few fur| what regiments must be recruited to. handsome bunting “flag tomorrow | bearing animals, which he says carry] Such an order would knock out the morning a o'clock. he ser. | Unfailing signs of coming events {hopes and plans of Messrs. Colson vices will be very interesting, includ- | ‘The present war, he will he| and Murray, who expect to becolonel ing an address by that eloquent} practically clos before July 4,/and lieutenant colonel of the new speaker, Hon, R. T. Lightfoot, and thoagh the term peace will not be] Fourth regiment, and who would patri songs by the children, Ajarranged befor September, These] have to be content with the places of cordial invitation is extended to the| Will cause many alarms in this coun-| major of the two new battalions, public, jtry through rumors of impending _ tonite Turn out and help the young folks | eonili thet nations, but/ 4 three-quart granite coffees pot, show their patriotism America come out unscathed, [8d at Re ee ee ee though the question will hasten a war | S0ing at 20 cents tomorrow and Sat- libtcks Jbetween England, Germany and) day at Noah's Ark, | Russia, out of Kogland’s| f stand the Philippine A very attractive prograr delice) ‘Thace will be a ange con | THE $5 arranged for the youag peo sicale this evening with Miss Margery | Scott, for the benefit of Mrs. May's Sunday school class, of the First Christian church. Instrumental Trio—Mattie Davis, Lillian Rady and Henry Rudy. Vocal Duet—Blanche Hill and Le- titia Potter. of grain and the Euroy war will eep up the prices of farm produc July and August will be remet bered for years as the time of gre dronght. Io some portions v tion will be burned up, hut the eral crop prospects will not be injur- ed. There will be an abundance of fruit in the Eastern St aud frosts VIVECAMERA Instrumental Duet—Margery Scott and Lilhan Grego: Vocal Solo—Willie Willis. will come late this year. ae tay Dank Duet—Neil Holland DEWEY SENDS HIS THANKS. | Vocal Solo—Gertrude Pink Instrumental Solo—Irene Se Voval Solo—Jalia Dabney. Instrumental Duet—Marie nett and Margery Scott. Vocal Solo—Ethel Brooks, Instrumental Solo—Lillian Rudy. Washington, June 2—The presi-| deot yesterday sent the following he splendid message to congress: To the ess of the for your money — a | If you intend ited) buying a camera drop in and see sam- lution of congress | pies of pictures taken with this instru. , tenderiag to Bars value twelve plate holders free. Vocal Daet—Fannie Wallace and » Dewey, of thejer pegent tn n “ <a Re el y ce. " te to 0.00, Photographic supplies Robert Wallace, United States navy, commandersin-| of aq) kinds ne Eee re Anstrumental Trio—Mattie Davis,| chiet of the United States naval forces Lillian Rudy and Henry Rudy. t the Asiatic station, the thanks of Vocal Duet—Lou Corbett. congress and of the American pe Refreshments will be served after | for his highly distinguished con: the program has been given. Let * 0 “M'PHERSON'S in conflict with the enemy as display- yous: Atty ame 0 : ADwAY the little folks have a large attend-| eq by him in the destruction of “| ance. Spanish fleet and batteries in the hare | -———-— Admission 10 cents. Noah’s Ark has a> “tremendously | big stock of steel enameled ware (granite ware) that’ will be sold to- morrow and Saturday at prices never aud | through him extending the thanks of | Good Bye bor of Manila Ma | congress and of the American people| to the officers ned men under hie| command for the gallantry and skill) Old Headache : exhibited by them on that occasion, | ae aoa ti before heard of See window for] reanested the president to communi.| 2, 70u, use our Good Bye Head- Petces, Bat ae e the same to Commodore Dewey,| “ne Powdere—4 doses, 100 The Ladies’ Mite society of the}and through him to the officers and | First Baptist church will meet Fri-| men under his command. J.D, BACON & CO. PHARMACISTS ! Gold Fish Agents, This bavivg been done through the secretary of the navy Moy 15, the following resolution has been received and is hereby submitted ‘All Kinds of Shoes Except inferior shoes can be found here. We offer honest material, whether it be calf or kid, tan or black, and made up in an honest manner, into stylish and durable footwear formen, women or children. Any and every new shape or style that is worthy ot consideration wi!l be found in our stock, and the fact that it is there is proof of Our ladies’ shoes and oxfords at $2.00 have had a re- Their merits have won friends everywhere. Another day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. Annie Street, 537 uth Third street. Mrs, E. B. Richardson, secretary. Seventh and Jackson its goodness. markable sale. good shoe is our $1.50 line. GHO. ROCK & SON 321 BROADWAY FREE + SCIENTIFIC BOX KITE + FREE FLIES TWO MILES HICH yartment bu« kite ones. Free with every purchase of $1 or over in our children’s Our needs no Affords amusement for the grown folks as well as the lit In order not to disappoint our little friends who failed to get a baseball outfit: ¢e being out of them, we have ordered a fresh supply, and will give a baseball outfit free with each woy’s knee pants suit over $1.50. tail. Economy Suspenders » Our Bicycle Outfits For boys. ‘T'wenty-five cents a ¥ pants, shoes, swears, pair. Holds up drawers as wellas gb caps, belts, hose, ete.—are in great pants. Just the thing for summer ge variety We can match all our tine wear—cool and comfortable. sweaters with golf hose, Suits * |B WEILLE & SON PADUCAH’S ONLY ONE-PRICE OUTFITTERS New Silk Ties A handsome line goes on sale Latesi Novelties n silk ties chis week,Esoc, this week. Call and Auerbech’s newest 269 see them, 409 BROADWAY 411 erwitions, STE ae, oe The Linnwocd Tho Only High Grade Big Fi..e cent Ciga: si aN ra