The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, October 25, 1898, Page 2

THE BEST LINE OF / Dry Goods and Notions’ IN PADUGAH We carry only reliable goods and sell at the closest possible mar- We refund money on anything unsatisfactory bought from us. in ; i are some special evidences of the truth of our claims. Here The Best Gloves Made. Scliool Hose. For the money, our patent Childrens extra heavy weight clasp Puritan Kid gloves in all the | ose, high spliced heel and toe, fashionable light and dark colors, | size 7 to 10, 15¢ a pair. only $5.00, Our Ironclad Hermsdorf Hose Taffeta Silks. for hard wear, can’t be equalled at 3 A remarkable value—these| the price, 25c a pair. lace and changeable taffeta silks, Few shades, 22 inches wide 5%. a| Flanvelettes. yard. A large collection of re plaid, mt fa and brocade waist |Sacques, dark colors 8s cents. cng oe | Outing Flannels. Camel’s Hair Cheviots, | A new skirting fabric—s2 in- ches wide, in navy blue ard black 75 a yard. |tra value 10c a yard. |Fancy Braids and Pure Glycerine Soap 5c a Cake, | Guimpes. y ound bars of glycerine For stylish dress trimings, soap 0: sash: l only 5, 8, 15 and 25¢ a yard. AILOR ADE SUITS ‘ PARTICULAR WOMEN. FO Those who want perfection in costume. the materials alone would cost you. at $10, $15, and $25. WALKING HATS, NEW TURBANS, BLACK VELVET HATS. Whatever style of Millinery you prefer, we can pleare you.W study your style and charge nothing extra for fi Our pattern hats are t ork. TIME FOR FALL CLEANING. Has comeand we ask poy to give ua a call, before attempting it. New Carpets, Rugs, Curtains and Draperies. Our Shoe Department The materials now used in shoes for the youth, comprising vici kid, box and kangaroo calf, certainly warrant the assertion that at no prior time were the same facilities offered for artistically shoeing the grow- ing generation, and prices so low. ; 50c buys line of child’s kid shoes, sizes 5 to 8. - 75¢ buys line of child’s kid shoes, 8¢ to 11. 75¢ buys line kangaroo calf shoes, 5 to 8. 75c buys line bright grain shoes, 5 to 8. 80c buys line bright grain shoes, 84¢ to 11. $1.00 buys line bright grain shoes, 11*¢ to 2, $1.00 buys line kid or kangaroo calf, 8'¢ to 11. $1.25 buys line kid or kangaroo calf es 11}¢ to 2, $1.50 buys line kid or ie 2)¢ to 8. All of above are solid, good wearers. ; See our general line for fall in all grades. You will like the goods and the prices. ‘ It might be well to look into our low shoe stock?for temporary use. The prices are very low at this season of the year. i ELLIS ih Rudy & Phillips 221 BROADWAY 219 BROADWAY | STILL IN THE LEAD! } WHITE FAWN FLOUR! 4 Hundreds of Testimonials Tell of Its Merits Jake Biederman Grovery Company SOLE AGENTS HENRY MAMMEN, Jr. We Believe We Barta Published every afternoon, except Sunday, by INOCOMPORATED f M. Fisnen R. W. CLEMENTS. john'J, Dorian |. WwW. PPA xTON DIRECTORS: M_ Fisher, W. F. Paxton B.W.Clement 3.8. Williamson John J. Dorian. Office; No, 214 Broadway. Daily, per annum in advance. $ 4.50 Daily, Six months “© “2.25 Daily, One month, “ ‘* 40 Daily, per week.......... 10 cents Weekly, per annum in ad- VANCE. +++ Specimen copies free 1.00 TUESDAY, OCT, 25, 1898. THE BOND QUESTION. It looks very much to the unbiased observer like the city of Paducah is ‘up against it,’’ as the saying is. In other words, she has a contract with Roberts & Co., of New York, to sell A very pretty and servicable| $100,000 of refunding bonds on De- handsome | material for wrappers and dressing | cember Ist, and has no legal right, according to the city attorney, to re- fund the bonds, All the present muddle would have been obviated Light and dark shades, anex-|i0q the finance committee of the council, elected by the people to rep- resent the people, given the matter the proper investigation before it blindly rushed into something there is now every reason to believe it will regret, and, in fact, that the entire city will regret. For the council has the fair fame, honor and dignity of the city to maintain, and at the same time must uphold and obey the law, and it appears both cannot be carried out to the letter in the present case, It is to be heartily regretted that matters have reached this unhappy crisis, When the $100,000 bonds now in controversy were first issued, they were given and accepted in good faith. ‘There is no reason to believe every detail of the] that there was any disposition on the Strictly handsome cloth suits for less than] part of the council to deceive or do- Some beauties} fraud the railroad company by induc- ing itto accept invalid bonds, es» pecially as the city has regularly paid the interest on them eyer since or during period of ten years, The recent deal with Roberts & Co. resolves itself into an honest mistake on both sides. Roberts & Co. did not know the bonds were invalid | when they agreed to buy them, and tting a correct hat.|the council did not know it, or the he work of shilled designers of Paris and New] members could never have contracted to sell them, Now that the mistake has been discovered, the only thing to be done is to call itadraw. The city has no legal right to refund the bonds now, in face of whe opinion wandawad het thate Uneal adeinne a= a if they could, it cannot be under- stood what Roberts & Co. would want with them, knowing that they are illegal. The house has its own excellent credit and reputation to sus- tain in the financial world, as well as has the city of Paducah. No one of intelligence will blame the city, or charge it with dealing unfairly, It can do nothing else but decline to refund the bonds now, and if Roberts & Co. should contest the matter in law, it would only re- sult in the city’s being forced to an action that bad heretofore been avoided, and that is, refusing to pay either the original bonds or the inter- est thereon. WAR NOT PROBABLE. England and France are making preparations that look most ominous ; spilling of blood. night ter to a citizens’ committee, to shift} 1 New Raisins, per |b. but it by no means follows that war j8 @ certainty or even « possibility, Great as is the power of France, no persons know better than those at the head of the French government what the outcome of am Anglo-French war would be. It is probable that the English navy would settle the re- sults in less time than the length of the recent war with Spain. The con- test would not be so one-sided and there would be heavy losses on both sides, but the French navy would ul- timately be crushed by the superior strength of the British fleets, The disastrous consequences to France of a possible defeat are en- tirely out of proportion to the issue at stake, England will fight for she sees the collapse of the fondest dream of her statesmen for the past generation if France be allowed to re- tain her hold on the Nile territory at Fashoda. British pride and British financial and territorial interests are such that she cannot back down. But with France it is merely a ques- tion of pride. The sppearance of General Marchand and bis handful of follcwers at Fashoda was as much of a surprise to the French people as it ~as to the English. This being the si ‘ation, it is more than probable that the statesmen of the two now most belligerent nations will see that the honor of both is maintained with- out the burning of powder or the wd Ir there was any by referring the bond mat- GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE of the finance committee's failure to gutters on improved sidewalks, areldone in the vorner—in secret.{ Mr. Elliott asked for the opinion | construed it, hereby notified to have same put io} kverything was open and above|of City Attorney Lightfoot, and it] Councilman Fowler told how good repair in such manner as not to} poard, was read by Clerk Patterson. He]!aid the matter before three promi- obstruct the free flow of water under! fe gaid as to the reference to| said bis conclusions, although he had | nent financiers before the deal with same, or all such will be taken up af- ter November 1, spector, and hauled away in con- formity with the provisions of an or- dinance governing such bridges. 21o4 Smith, Kater needs the attention of a veterinary | advised him against it, and that there surgeon. uable horse, Examination free, 1006 i ’ et 3 Fresh Rolled Herring Cheese, all kinds, per Ib the responsibility of cancelling the contract on to the shoulders of pri- vate citizens, it was entirely unneces- 9 sary, as well as unworthy of public officials, The council has been in- Yj formed by its legal adviser tbat the - BOOKBINDE A thoroughly equi; Book-making plant. You pote i 5 ing out of town. New Lemons, per doz. 24 Ibs. good Flour OF vwliluminating and Fuel Gas... TO THE CITIZENS OF PADUCAH IHuminating Gas, $1.50 per Thousand---Fuel Gas, $1.00 per Thousand Appreciating the fact that the citizens of Paducah are entitled to gas, both for illumioating and heating purposes at prices comparable to other cities, I have decided to inaugurate a new schedule of prices to take effect on and after November Ist, The introduction of the famous “‘WELSBACH BURNER” has revo- lutionized illumination the world over, With 2'% cubic feet of gas per hour, a 64-candle power light is produced, eclipsing in brilliancy electrical incandescent illumination. ‘The invention of the Gas Stove was the fulfillment of a good house- keeper's desire. Labor-saving devices are promptly sought for and grasped by msn, and his loving help-mate should not be overlooked when it comes to a consideration of such matters, In order that the citizens of Paducah may take advantage of the fore- going money-saving and labor-saving devices, and ridding themselves of the dangerous lamp, and still more dangerons gasoline stove, the price of gas after November Ist will be as follows: ILLUMINATING GAS per 1,000 CUBIC FEET ow L.50 FUEL GAS Geen lca $1.00 A discount of 5 per cent. will be allowed on all bills amounting to $1.00 and over, if paid on or before the 6th of each month, at the office of the company. For convenience we have arranged to have a centrally located office at No. 420 Broadway, in the same room oceupied by the American Express Co., where we will have on display the improved ‘* WELSBACH BURNER"’ and several kinds of heating and cooking stoves. Mr. John Cobb, who has been collector, will have charge of the Broadway office, and Mr. Edward Matt superintendent of the works, eitbe of whom will take pleasure in explaining the workings of either stove ot burner, guaranteeing prompt service and satisfaction in every instanve. Works 521 Nerth Third street. Respectfully, S.A. FOWLER, Receiver of Paducah Gas Light Co. SS sods run to nor setved then CLT IZENS? COMMITTEE. lenders. He suggested that a com- mittee of citizens composed of M Geo. Langstaff, Jr., Jacob Weil, and Ex-Mayor Yeiser, be appointed as a committee to meet with him and the would be the only thing left to do, under the advice and opinion of the city attorney, and no intelligeat, fair bas with Roberts & Co. is binding until it was clinched by an ordinance | | Telephones 68 and 296, \ ! Saving to the city would be small, | He didn’t think the contract the city H. T. RIVERS Physician... and Surgeon Office Sixth and Broadway, at Infirmary, —— om A ao 10a. me eet 8 . mi, 7:30 to 8:80, haat. Pm. OR. J. W. PENDLEY Office, 116 South Fifth Street. | Residence, 904 Tennessee stree! j Office Telephone 416; Residence 416 ". KING BROOKS Dentist and Oral Surgeon 120 North Fifth Street, Telepdone Call 402. DR. H. T. HESSIG Office 418 Adama street. Telephone 270. DELIA CALDWELL, M, D, Physician and Surgeon Office and residence, 622 Broadway. Office hours, 9 to 11 a.m.,2 to 4 p.m ‘Telephone No. 191. Dr. J. E. COYLE Physician and Surgeon 1522 Broad St. Telephones: Office 378, Residence 432. Residence 1110 South Fourth St. DR. A. T. HUDSON PHYSICIAN Office with Dr. Brooks. Telephone 45. Residence 622 Broadway. W. M. JANES REAL ESTATE AND MORTGNGE LOANS Bee me to buy, sell or mortgage realty. OFFICB 828% BROADWAY A. S. DABNEY, | ® DENTIST Camrsett Burpie, Ur-Stains, Fifth and Broadway. DR. J. 0, SMITH'S Regular hou or oMice -raeticn, TtO8 8 mm. vl easly i, rather the 0 of these hours oth, between Brosdway and Je Residence corner Ninth and Jefferson, Teie- phone 148 HARRY F, WILLIAMSON, M.D. Physician and Mr. R. G. Caldwell said he thought | mayor and hear the whole case. He| sy chmatg Gea coat Surgeon ssinded person ooukt blame the coas- said all’ the gentlemen were pro-| with a committee vf citizens a good i cil for following his suggestion. He nounced in their opposition to re- s i One Appointed Last Night to Confer With Mr. Coffin To- day—Lively Council Meeting. one, and whatever they suggested is the city’s counsellor, and if his opinions cannot be concurred in by the council, the council ought to get somebody whose opinions can be con- curred in. It was stated in the meet- ing last night, perhaps in mitigation | funding the bonds, hence it could }not be said that the committee was composed of his friends, | Councilman Fowler moved that | the committee be appointed, | It was moved that City Attorney City Attorney Lightfoot Gives it) Lightfoot be added to the committee, as His Opinion That the Bonds | but Mr, Lightfoot, in a speech evinc- Cannot Be'Legally Refund- jing some sentiment becauee the fi- ed at All—Very Knotty. |nance committee bad failed to con- | sult him before making the deal with Roberts & Co., declined to act on the |committee, and at the same time an- he bad beard that the against a big thing. reputation might be impaired by breaking faith with Roberts & Co., and at the same time be didu’t see city w consult the city attorney in this im- portant matter when it first came up, that three prominent citizens had been consulted by the committee be- ney Lightfoot, how the city could legally refand bonds illegally issued, ; ‘ As he said before, the city had a fore it was decided to refund the The city council met the citizens of tagonized the appointment of | knotty question to deal with. That bonds, but the committee should have | Paducah lest night at the city ball/® Committee of citizens, saying] the city had ber reputation for jus- that the council would ultimately have to pass on the question anyhow, was the legal representatives of the people, and amply able to do the subject justice, Capt. Fowler said the committee had discussed the matter with some of the gentlemen before, and saw no impropriety in having them consulted again. He wanted the council to get their views. He saw no reflection on the council by such action, Ex-Mayor Yeiser was recognized and said he thought other citizens present ought to be heard from. He jsaid he was opposed to refunding |$100,000 straight 30 year bonds at {4', cents at a saving of only $250. © of those old bond: the acceptance of the proposition of | He didu’t think he could do justice! and he would be compelled to give Roberts & Co. Mr. Coffin saidjto Mr. Coffin as a. member of the that opinion under all conditions and nothing in the entire transaction was | committee under the circumstances. { circumstances, under the law as he remembered that it doesn’t make any difference how prominent a cilizen may be, it does not necessarily fol- low that he knows anything about law and the legality of such proceed- ings. Private citizens have no voice in official affairs. The lesson is plain, and it is to be hoped that the next year of the administration will not be characterized by sny such foolish child’s play as has been so noticeable in the first year of its career, tice and fair dealing to maintain, yet he didn’t see how two illegal votes could make one legal one. That he could pot understand how the city could legally refund the illegal bonds bo watler what the opinion of the council and citizens might be. Mr. James E. Robertson, of the News, was called, and said all who read the News knew what he thought Capt. Fowler spoke again in favor of the citizens’ committee. City Attorney Lightfoot then in» few words told the situation, He said no matter what a committee of either citizens or the council might in his opinion could be for the purpose of discussing the re- funding of the $100,000 in bonds the city has contracted to furnish Roberts & Co., of New York, on Dec. 1, Mayor Lang presided, and} quite a crowd was in attendance. The mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to hear exjres- ns from the taxpayers on the sub- ject, and stated that Mr. W. E. Cof- fin, of the banking firm, was present. Mr. Coffin was asked to address the meeting and responded by reviewing the case relative to the negotiations which lead to the contract with the city to sell $145,000 of refunding bonds to Roberts & Co. He read the resolution suthorizing ERS. All persons who own bridges across bribery, he disliked to dignify it by | never been officiaily consulted in the] Roberts & Co., and they all thought mention, but that his company did| matter, were warranted, he thought, | the proposition was» good one. He not do business that way, and that|by law. said if the war with Spain, then only everyhody knew the members of the} He alleged there were a number of |@ possibility, had resulted differently finance committee, and that they serious irregularities attending the|or lasted longer, the proposition were strictly honest men, ‘That as|clection at which the bonds were|might have been considered a good to Mr. Katterjohn’s statement terthe| voted. In brief, the present out-]one, but now the Kast is loaded with council Friday night, Mr. Katterjohn | standing bonds are illegal, for v money seeking investment. This and somebody else heard something | ous reasons, and cannot be refunded | somewhat ch ged things, about there being a chance to make | at any price. Mr. Yeiser id he thought all this Take your horse to Dr. J. Will|some money by buying the bonds,| Mr. C. C, El is, of the Padacab | stuff about hurting ~the city’s credit it Glauber’s stable, if but that Mr. Katterjohn’s attorney; Banking Co. said that since the ex- ly sentimentality—all rot pression of the city attorney, he saw/That no one could charge him with no use ijn discussing the matter | repudiation or trying to avoid a con- further. tract or debt. He said if noberts & Councilman Fowler asked Mr. |Co. had backed out the city had no if he could see any barm in a]way to get redress, as there was no g with Mrjindempifying bond, Awl if there Coffin, to which Mr. Ellis said he} bad been any danger of Roberts & could see no good in it, Co, getting the worst of it the Jatter Mr. Coffin replied by urging that] would have taken advantage of the the committee be appointed, saying | city. he had selected committee pro-} Mr. Elliott said he didn’t see any nounced in their opposition to the | use in referring the matter to a com- issue of the bonds, miitee, Mr. F, Kamleiter said be was con-| them, vinced that the council was capable} The motion wus then put, and car- of attending to its own business, He|ried by » vote of 9 to 3, Messrs, El. said that his chief objection to the/livtt, Johnson and Smith v ting proposed refunding bonds was|'‘no,'’ that they were 30-year-bonds and the Oa motion (he council adjouri by the street in- Jamus M. Lano, Mayor, ATTENTION HORSEMEN, was nothing further done. He said that Roberts & Co. had notbing to do with it, He said further that Roberts & Co. held none of the bonds, never did hold any of them, and were not interested di- rectly or indirectly with the old bonds. He then referred to the al- us leged illegality of the bonds, and +14 | said the city could not afford to re- +05 | nudiate the ‘bonds. It would reflect +07 '%]on the city’s foreign credit, as the +20 | newspapers are giving wide publicity 40 tg all the current talk, and with the 50 |remarkable facilities now afforded Everything else at lowes for news gathering, items are clipped LL. Raw “, |and repriuted in journals that are Cel. 84. “9483 S. Second St, ! moss-read by financiers aud money You may thus saye a val- SPECIAL SALE, For « few days only: » 06 06 Fresh Milchners. . Oc bottle Heinz’s Ketchu; It looked like imposing on 4 Ibs, Patent Flour was willing to abide by Mr. Jas. E. Wilhelm, of the Regis- ter, was present and sail be had heard the two sides and thought from what P That the city’s under the law quoted by City Attor- TPR. m, 1108p, m, Office, No, 41236 Broadway, G, Husbands. S. B. Caldwell, Jr HUSBANDS & CALDWELL ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 127i South Fourth St, Paducab, Ky ¢ courts of this com: Ctal and Surplas, 800,000 City National Bank, OF PADUCAH, KY. S. B, HUGHES, President. C, E, RICHARDSON, Cas! Interest paid on time deposica, A general Banking business transacted, Jepositors given every a oda- tion their accounts and responsibility justifies. Capital and Surplus, $305,000.00 American-German National Bank PADUCAH, Ky. Interest Paid on Time Deposits ; itiew in second and third floors ‘0 Let. Go. ©, Thompson, Pres, Eb. L. Atkins, Cashier, A. L. LASSITER Successor to B, f, DAVIS Architect and Superintendent American Geri National Hank Building, PADUCAH, KY. ——————_—_—_—_—_—_—_ Second Hand Goods Highest cash prices paid by WILLIAM BOUGENO & SON 208 Court street, We also furniture, stoves, ranges, et prices before buying elsew! change new guods for old. If You Want Your Laundry one Right ind Floor Have it done by THE CHINESE: 102 Bs a 7 Clothes called for and promptly, om,