The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, June 18, 1898, Page 1

THE SUN’S WAR — ——— VOLUME IL—NUMBER 237 WOU0000008 DELICIOUS FOUNTAIN DRINKS! Creams, Ices and Lemonardes, at DRUG STORE! Open all night Goods delivered. Telephone 313 BOOO080O08 RANKS AS GENERAL. Dr, Frank Boyd Is Promoted Now Surgeon of a Corps, With Rank of General, He Left Paducah to Beco! aeon of the Third Regir Promotion Well Deserved, 6 Sur- nt. Dr. Frank Boyd, of the city, who left here to join the Third regiment as chief surgeon, and was appointed to the position with rank as major, has been promoted, and is now sur- geon of the First Army corps, under Gen, Brook, with rank of general, and pay of brigadier-general, $5,000 a year. ‘The news of Dr. Boyd's promotion will be hailed with delight by many friends here, especially as he obtained it over many applicants, one of whom was Nicholas Senn, of Chi- cago, who is considered by many to be the greatest surgeon in the world, and whose practice was wort: §50,- 000 a year. Dr. Boyd has won the good will and admiration of everybody since he his » left jacab, and it is due to his 3 - popularity as well as his great ability ~ § ‘ that he has risen so rapidly. ; ad de Boid pie The promotion of Dr. Boyd is only a3 but is given out asa 7) manent, He now has charge of the chief surgeons under Gen. Brooke It is nnderstood that Dr. Lillard 4 Sanders, of the city, who left here as a hospital pharmacist, has been pro- moted to Dr. Boyd's place as chief surgeon of the Third regiment LIEUTENANT BLUE. The hero of the week is gallant Lieut. Blue, who invaded the enemy's country all alone, taking his life in his hands, and with his own eyes saw Cervera’s fleet in the land-locked bay of Santiago, Lieut. Bozeo wishes to give the gallant American the honor due him, and tonight will be BLUE NIGHT : at bis headquarters at the Rickmond : House from 8 till 12, Everything Ss served from the cocktails to the un- rivalled banquet will be worthy of the gallant her SPANISH SOLDIERS DESERTING. Scripps McRae Service, Key West, June 18.—A gunboat arrived here yesterday morning with three messengers frem the Cuban leaders in Matanzas province toGen, Nunez at Tampa and the Cuban Jun- ta here. The men are Major Prado, Lieut. Rubaleaba and Capt. Cortesy. ql They came from Col. Raja's camp East of Matanzas, Maj. Prado said there were about 16,000 Spaniards on the coast between Matanzas and Cardenas, Spanish volunteers and soldiers of late have been deserting in numbers from the forces around Matanzasfand joining the Cubans, the Cuban forces NEWS IS THE BEST. E PADUCAH * ‘ANOTHER SPANISH STORY. Havana Newspapers Claim That the Cuban Insurgents Are Torn By Serious Dis- sensions, SOULE! on the part Of'a large section of the egraph in this neighborhood numbering about 2,000, they have arms but Jack food afd ammunition, Gen, Molina, Blanco's representa- tive in the province is imitating Weyler’s barbarous methods, He has had several skirmishes of late and the Spanish always mutilate the Cutan dead, The Spaniards are short of food in Cardenas and Matanzas, ‘The cavalry have been dismounted and their horses are being used for food. Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. ‘DR: wiles KING A Pure Grapé Cream of Tartar Powder ht re 40 YEARS THB STANDARY DREAD AMERICAN TYRANNY. POSTPONED. The President Will Wait Until the Rainy Season Is Over Before Havana Is Attacked. Reconcentradoes Will Be Sup- the Insurgents, They Claim That Gen, Gomez Has Protested I Against American rvention ettioment of the Cul nm Question, ‘TIS ONLY THE USUAL SPANISH RUMOR, Seripps-Meltar Service, Madrid, June 18,—A Havana dis- patch says that the newspapers in that city are unanimous in the belief that most serious dissensions have arisen among the insurgeat leaders, The dispatch claims that some of the leaders have become neutral while others to oppose the Americans whose tyranny they dread are auxious The Guerra Marina prints a letter purporting to be from Gomez to the Cuban Junta in New York, protest- ing against American jotervention in the settlement of the Cuban question These papers claim that the Amer- icans will receive no active support from the Cubans except ina few es, and that there is a probability thet the the Spanish forces ANOTHER REPORT. This Says That Many lusurgents Favor Reconciliation With Spain. insurgents will join Hipps Mc Rae London, Jane 18,—The Times bas a dispatch from Havana which says that there is a most dkcided tendency insurgents towards effecting a recon- ciliation with the Spaniards, owing to their mistrust of A vention, they being fearful that Caba ian inter will be annexed to the United States after the war is over, A proclamation has been issued by General Blanco controling the sale of provisions and fixing a tariff on staff MAY GO TO MANILA. Many Weste: Have Joi n Union Operators ed the Regu: lar Army, Scripps McRae Service New York, ators and nearly a8 many electricians June 18 —Forty oper employed by the Western Union Tel the regular army and have been formed company have joined into what is to be Known as the First and Second New York signal corps. It is supposed that they will be sent to Manila, Col @ SILVER. of Output Francisco Mint the Past Year, the San 0 Service San Francisc has ¢ i June 18,—The war increase in the coin- ised a age of silver, The output of the mint for the past fiscal year will reach fifty million doliars. THE PLUTON HIT. berippe Mines Servis. 2 Madrid, June 18 in ity account today of Correspondicia de Espama the bombardment of Santiago says that many of the shots fired by the American fleet fell into the sea and did no damage. One shot, however, hit the torpedo boat Piuton, but in- jured it only slightly. SUPPLIES FOR SAMPSON. Scripps: McRae £ervice, Philadelphia, Jane 18,—The Uni- ed States Supply arrived from Santiago this morning, It will return to Santiago as soon as it can with supplies the steomer be loaded for American fleet. THE FRENCH CABINET CRISIS. Scripps: MeRas Serv Paris, June 18,—M, Ribot has failed in bis attempt to form a min- istry and Dupuy has been charged belated spring suit. You'll be gladyou waited. DALTON, THE TAILOR with the task by President Faure, NOTHER WAR BOAT, Heripps MeRae Serv Opened at Santiago, Washington,{June 18,—After care- ful consideration, the president and his advisers have decided to postpone the main Cuban invasion aad the at- tack on Havana until after the rainy season. The danger from disease that the army would have to encouns ter if it should invade Cuba during summer would be very great, and the presidant has come to the conclusion that it would be a useless waste of human life to send the American troops into Cuba before fall. It is not the mtention, however, to let the fearful suffering of the Cubans continue for any length of time. In the very near future the United States will seize some place on the northern coast of Cvba and form a junction with the army of Gen. Gomez, Through this channel of eommunication the government will supply the starving Cubans with an abundance of food, While Major General Miles was in the South he in constant com- munication with Gen, Garcia, The insurgent general was informed that the American azmy would be sent to his troops would was Santiago and that be plentifally supplied by the United States with food, clothing and muni- tions of war. By forming a junction with Gen, Gomez it will ve possible for the United States government to relieve the Cubans in all parts of the island, Gen, Gare’ will distribute food in his section of in bis term- the sufferings of Cuba and Gen, Gomez tory. As soon a8 Major General Shatter has landed near Santiago de Cuba a vessel will leave the United States with 500,000 pounds of fresh dressed beef to supply the army and the Cus bans. ‘Two ships have been engaged by the government for the sole par- pose of carrying food to Santiago de Cuba, One of these boats will leave each week with 500,000 pounds of heef. ONLY $10,000,000, These Are That Are Giv Leiter the Latest n of Yi Figures Scrippe McRae Service. Chicago, June 18,—“The Dispatch s today that the associates of Joe Leiter place his lossin the wheat deal at $10,000,000. ILLINOIS TROOPS WANTED. Sertppe McRae Service Chicago, June 18.—Gov, Tanner this morning received a telegram from the war department to get ready the two regiments included in the second call for volunteer, His instractions are to cut them down to the minimum strength, 10 HOLD THE CANARIES. June 18.—The presi- dent has r «1 information that the Criiz fleet is going to the Canaries and that Spaio is making preparations for a strong stand there in view of the threatened invasion of Spain itself by the American fleet forming at Newport News, The flying squadron assembling at Norfolk is to act as a convoy to transports taking troops to Porto Rico. ‘The war department is in sore straits for transports, It may have to use big Atlantic liners, now cruisers, the St. Louis,St, Paul, Har- vard and Yale. Each is geod for 2,000 men. ‘Try our 7-year-old straight whiskey. tt Lacomansino, MEN OF MODERATE —— [AGUINALDO —_|SPANIARDS | FEEL SAFE. DECLARES FREEDOM tain Has Declared the Phil- ippines Free and In- dependent, ANGUSTI MUST SOON GIVE UP, But Belieyed at Washington That His Surrender Will Be Delayed Until,Gen. Merritt Arrives With His Army, OTHER LATE WAR WEWS OF INTEREST. Scripps: McRae Service London, June 18.—Manila advices via Hong Kong dated June 13 asserts that Gen, Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, on June 12, at a gathering of rebel chiefs, proclaimed the independ- ence of the Philippines. Besides the three thousand prison- ers captured in the last great battle, Aguinaldo has captured a great deal ot money, which he has entrusted to Admiral Dewey. Scripps MeKiae Bervice. Washington, June 18.—The ad- ministration believes that ¢ Augusti cannot hold the Phili much longer, but it is not believed that the climax will come until after General Merritt arrives at Manila. THE SITUATION TODAY. At noon yesterday Rear Admiral Sampson was expecting the invasion army before nightfall, but he was probably doomed to disappointment, The Spaniards are strengthening for- tifications to the east of Santiago, but PADUCAH, KENTUCKY Reported that the Rebel Chief-|. i. i DAI " ey » er “WEATHER REPORT, Fair tonight and Sunday, | *| Don't Fear the Landing of the American Troops in Cuba, On Account of the Rainy Season. European Intervention Despaired of, and a Long War Expected, Blanco Can Do as He Pleases About an Exchange. Seripps-MoRae Service Madrid, June 18,--Cuban advices say that the Spanish there don’t fear the landing of the Americans in force because of the many dangers that they will have to encounter, on account of the rainy season, Inter- vention by any European nation is no longer reckoned upon, and the war is expectee to be long. It is asserted today that Blanco has been authorized to use his own discretion regarding the exchange of Lieut. Hobson and his crew. ARE THEY THERE ? A Komor That the First Manila Expedition is With Dewey. Seripp Shanghai, June 18.—It is rumored that the troops sent to reinforce Ad- miral Dewey have arrived at Ma- nila It is probably only guess work, ag the first expedition is not due there until next week, unless ex- ceptionally good time has been made. THE ABSORBING QUESTION. ” Aapecaten the Great to Be Settled by Congress. Meltae Service, Hawaii Questic Now Serlpps: MeRae Service. Washington, June 18,—The Ha- itis probable the landing will take place to the westward, Rear Admir- al Sampson's work of preparation seems complete, but if the army is delayed he will have to do part of i over again. + pstaun The blockade of Havana has beca} greatly weakened by the withdrawal of eighteen warships to convoy the invading army for fear of a phantom ship. is known to be re ceiving food supplies, in all proba bility by blockade runners. Gen. Aguinaldo, owing to lack of artillery with which to attack the for- tifications of the city,prefers to awaiy the arrival of the American army be- fore entering the city, But itis hy no means certain that he will delay. The people in Manila are all but starved, Subscziptions to the war loan are| exceeding by far the expectations of treasury officials, and it is now be-| lieved the entire amount could have! been disposed of at a less rate of in- terest than 3 per cent. The senate committee on foreign relations has agreed to a favorable report on the resolution for annexing | Hawaii, A resolution has been introduced | in congress transferring Lieut. Hob- son to the line, with the rank of; heatenant commander, and extend- ing the thanks of congress to officer and crew, Havana FOR CO) There are {Yet No Candidates for Mr. Fades’ Place. There are yet no?applicants for the position of councilman from the Fifth ward, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Councilman Wo. Eades, The resignation willbe accepted. Mr. Henry Henneberger is men- tioned to succeed him. Mr. Henne- berger was a member of the council three years ago, and made a good one. Ex-Mayor Yeiser is also mention- ed, as is Mr. J, W. Hedges, who ran in the democratic primary last No- vember, waiian anne: ion question promises to monopolize the senate’s time next In the house the general de- y bill will be taken up again oo Monday ‘or A LIBERAL KING. ob of cripps: Meiae Service New York, June 18.—David H, King, Jr., owner of the Hotel Ren- naissance on Jekyll Island, offered it to the goveroment for use as a mili- tary hospital ull the end of the war, He will also maintain the hospital and | week. fivie defray all the expenses of running it. ITALIAN CRISIS. King Humbert Receives the Res- ignations of His Ministers. cripps-McR ve Service Rome, Jure 18,—Marquis di Rudi ni placed the resignations of the min- istry in the hands of King Humbert today. A Guaranteed Cure 'For the Heat... Dermatine Is positively guaranteed to cure} the worst form of heat in two appli- cations. Money refunded if cure is not effected. per bottle. Wtf hecsons, *fA DRUG STORE, ™ & BROADWAY. Twenty-five cents Sold only at Good Bye Old Headache If you use our Good Bye Head- ache Powders—4 doses, 10c, J.D, BACON & CO, PHARMACISTS Telephone 29 for load of hickory prewawoud. ‘ME Seventh and Jackson ANS Nced 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 than those that a’most fit. The acme of style and workmanship is ours. Drop in at 333 Broadway and see about that Portland, Ore.,. June 18,—The Growing in popular torpedo boat Fox was cuccessfully launched here today, She will short- ly be ready for her trial trip. favor every day... Linawood -t’will cost you so little. And the only high-grade 5-cent cigar. Aak for it. TEN CENTS A WEKK SPAINS HOBSON MUST EXPECTED AT QUEEN MAY | BE PROTECTED. SANTIAGO ABDICATE. TOMORROW. The Rumor That She Will Do So The Expedition Under General a a sted Denied Shafter Due at Its Destina- y ladrid News- | tion Tomorrow at apers, ee the Latest. Reported That the a manders Will Be Heli sonally Responsible by Sampson and Shafter, he Heroes of the Merrimac Must Be Returned Alive and Well or Some Big Spaniard Will Hang. SHE WILL, HOWEVER, ABDICATE, MAY ARRIVE THERE TODAY, So She Has Veclared, When the . Seripps-MeRao Fervice, Time Shall Become More Op- New York, June 18.—The Journal ortune—Acting on the Ad- publishes a report this afternoon yice of Her Ministers, from Washington to the effect that Admiral Sampson and General Shaft- er have been ordered to hold Admir- al Cervera and General Pandor per- sonally responsible for the safety of the Merrimac prisoners. President McKinley and Secretary Long are very indignant at the Spanish re- fusal to exchange prisoners, and are determined to protect Hobson and his men even if it is necessary to hang the Spanish commanders. IS IT ABOUT HOBSON? Scripps Meltae Service. Madrid, June 18,—The minister of war conferred with the British am- bassador today. The conference is believed to be with reference to the exchange of Lieut. Hobson and his crew. MAYOR ISSUES ORDERS. The Cruiser Cotumbia Ready For Work Again — Movements of War Vessels—Sending Sup- plies to Sampson. THE CRISIS MAY COME AT ANY TIME, SUCCESSFUL SPANISH BLOCKADE RUNNER, Scripps:-MoRae Serviee. New York, June 18,—The Herald has a Madrid dispatch of today which says that the well authenticated re- port concerning the Queen Regent's intention toabdicate is only half heartedly denied by the Spanish press. The Queen Regent on the advice of her ministers has postponed her plan of immediate abdication, but she declared that she will abdicate the throne when the time becomes more opportune. Scripps-McRae Service. Washington, June 18.—President and the administration will not be surprised to hear today that the Tampa expedition has arrived at Santiago, though itis not expected there until tomorrow. COLUMBIA READY. Now Waiting For Orders. Vessels Leaye For Scene of Action, Other the A SKIRMISH YESTERDAY. Scattered by Shots From a Gun- boat. The Usual Story. Scripps McRae Service. New York, June 18.—The cruiser Columbia which was injured in a col- lision a few days ago is now ready to leave the navy yard soon as it ree ceives orders, its repairs having all been made, The cruiser Topeka is expected to start for Key West to- morrow. The transport Hannibal, loaded with provisions leaves today for Santiago, SHE WAS T00 SWIFT. Spanish Blockade Runner essfully Eludes Admiral Sampson's Big Fleet, { ty will at once take legal p 1gs, according to the mayor, to © | the street car company to repair its track on West Broadway. The track was torn up to be changed from the side to the middle of the middle of the street, and the new track has never been covered up, or had not been up to this morniog, the ties being bare and down below an embankment of dirt and gravel that} seriously interferes with both traflic and drainage. Two or *three times the city has served the company, but it its promise, ny 7 Several of the council are opposed 16 giving some of the citizens out on West Broadway anything, however, as the cily desires to build sid there, and canaot get the ni property without going to the trodble of condemning it. ‘Those who have it will neither give it to the city nor sell it, and one or two of the council said last night that they ought to live in mud and water for their ob- Scripps+McRar Service, Mole St. Nicholas. June 18,—Cut- ters from the New York and the Mas- sachusetts entered 8 cove west of Morro Castle, near Santiago yester- day to take soundings and were fired on by Spanish marines, but the Span- iards were scattered by shots from the gunboat Vixen. None of the Awerican sailors were hurt. A EXAGGERATED, Are the Reports of Gen, Miles’ Relations With the Admin- istration, Scripps:-McRae Service» — Jane 18.—The § as¥éached Manzanillo after success fully dodging the American fleet, The steamer is loaded with supplies for the Spaniards and left Kingston yesterday. Seripps-McRae Service, Washington, June 18.—The report that Gen, Miles is in such Washington as to be practic on furlough 18 grossly exaggerated. The Bay a charcoal-filled refrigerator of Hank Bros, & Jones and reduce president and Gen, Miles are on good | stinacy. your ice bills, 163 terms, though his relations with some Took HERE! oneriecitinre saciid of the war department officials are by gins ue o OnDe Reeve two et 5e, or > 18 e a . 25¢ a dozen at Stutz’s, Leave your HOMBRE 60 THEARBN I, If you want your buggies or] order for their delivery. 16j3 “ = wagons painted and lettered in first Incandescent lamp globes suitable for system for sale at McPherson’ Drug store. The ‘Siberia’ refrigerator is guar- anteed to be charcoal filled, therefore the best ice keeper. 16j3 class style cali on Brown's shop, 124 Broedway. ranted, paint All work war "6 tt Ladies Looking for Shoes which combine style, comfort and durability can find that kiad here, and without the draw- back of high prices. We buy trom a mangfac- turer who has demonstrated his ability tofhake articularly good and stylish footwear xcel- ent material at a reasonable price. large consignment, consisting of ladies’ dongola and tan Oxfords and lace shoes, gentlemen’s tan and black low shoes and youth’s and children’s shoes of various styles and grades has just been received and we in- |vite inspection. The goods are better in many ways than any to be had elsewhere at equal prices. - iGHho. ROCK & SON . 821 BROADWAY. THE FAMOUS LEADS As of yore, and our price-cutting knife is the first to begin its work of reduc- ing stock. The first cut is in our CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT $ Twenty per cent. discount for cash on all knee pants’ suits that sold below $4. 98 CASH Beginning now we will give pick and choice of all our boys’ knee pants suits, any in the house, for Lot 2—Washable suits that sold at $1.50, $1 and 75¢ go now at.. . Big bargain in boys’ washable suits. Lot 1, sold from $3 to $4, go now for. $1 0Oo B.WEILLE & 5 | |aoan 50C ON YMBOD 7m