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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16
A NEW MAGAZINE.

A new illustrated magazine, with
the taking title of 1.-THE Reader, " is
to be started in New York, next
month. 1.-THE Reader announces
that it will provide the reading public
OF the United States with a literary
magazine, at once entertaining, IN
prejudiced and authoritative. Further
than this, it promises to be both good
and popular, and not only will it con-
tain such literary departments as re-
views, photography, Libraries and the
drama, but its contents will also in
olude short stories, poems and several
popular literary articles of general in
terest each month. It IS to be a 25
cent magazine and conducted on a
large scale.
The cover design, by Mr.. Alfred
Brennan, is exceedingly attractive and
represents two opposite types of read
ers-an old bookman lovingly hand
ling an Aldus or an Elzevir, and
twentieth century young lady I'M
blushingly perusing the latest popular
novel
The list of contributors already an.
nounced includes such we'll known
writers as: Gelett Burgess, John d.
Barry, Alice Brown, Bliss Carmen,
"Mr. Dooley," Caroline Duer, Edwin
Emerson, Jr., Charles Macomb Elan
drau, Eliot Gregory, Aline Gorren,
Oliver Hereford, Rollin Lynde Hartt,
X. v. Risley, Louis Evan shipman,
Henry Turrell and John B. Tabb.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16
MARRIAGE IN MAYFIELD.

Mr.. Bernard Belote, Of near May
field, and Miss Johnnie Maddox, Of
near Sedslia, Graves county, we'll
known young people, will be married
this evening at the home of Rev. H.
O. Roberts, in Mayfeld. The bride is
a popular school teacher.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16
PETITION IN BANK
RUPTOY FILED

John NJ. Dennis, of Bardwell. Oar
Isle county, this morning filed petit
tion in bankruptcy giving liabilities
to the amount Of about $1,000 with
no assets. He owes no Paducah par.
ties and most of the debtors reside in
wickliffe, Bardwell and Fulton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16
ILLINOIS CENTRAL EARNINGS. /.

Illinois Central earnings for August
were 1880, 4S1, against s3, 1858, 17S
last year, a decrease of sl2,747. The
annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the company will be held In Chicago
on October is. Books close September
10 and reopen October IS.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16

The Victor came out Of the Gum
bertrand river this morning with the
sunken berges she had been working
with for sowe time.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16

The George H. Cowling is under
going repairs to her roof.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-16
A SATISFIED MAN.

Is the man who knows that
he is piling mp some Of this
worlds good s. 1t makes no
difference if the sum is large
or small such knowledge
brings contentment. Do you
save any Of your earnings, or
do you belong to the large
army of spend 1t alp" II
you don't know how to save
come to us. We can teach
you, and will be glad to do
SO.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIAL
entertainment A SUCCESS
Rare Collection of Engravings Shown
in the Washington Club Rooms
Yesterday.

The exhibit OF engrayings of the Ma
donna at the Washington Club rooms
yesterday in the interest Of the Girls
Friendly Society. was both instructive
and beautiful There were about 600
pictures. arranged according TO the cen
turtles in which the painters OF the orig
iDals lived. comprising about One-foUrth
of the entire collection OF Mrs. II. c.
Bolton.
Most OF the pictures were modern en-
cravings and art photographs. but there
We're "a few rare old engravings among
the number. and some illuminated pieces.
One especially interesting group. COM
posed OF about dozen pieces. consists
OF pictures Of the Virgin Mary miracu-
lously given as the one made by st.
Luke. one a vision to a holy man in
Mexico. and some miracle working
paintings from Germany. Another group
was composed of pictures OF St Luke
painting the Madonna, from various old
masters, It was a remarkably fine col
lection. upon which Mrs. Bolton has
spent several years Her lecture I'm the
evening upon The Madonna in Art" was
illustrated by over a hundred fine stere-
Opticon views.
Tea was served at a table decorated
with bowl Of magnificent pink roses.
Miss Wnlett sang "Ich Lieber Dich. -
and Destination, by Fontenai. and
Miss Satterlee and Miss Sargent also
sang. mandolins furnishing the instru-
mental music. Madonna calendars and
Christmas cards and other pretty. trihes
were for sale. The entertainment was
for the benefit of the summer home OF
'he society in Virginia. and was an en-
lire success.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
RUSHING WORK ON
BATTLESHIP MAINE
Efforts Being Made to Have
Christmas Gift for Navy.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 12.-Hurdreds
of workmcn are bending every energy to
have the gigantic battleship Maine ready
for delivery TO the Government on De-
cemjer %. as "a fitting Christmas pres
aat TO Uncle Sans navy. There is no
official docume.- to prove that the bis
dshriug machine may De needed in Veue-
zu,lan waters. but the Navy Department
is losing no time i'm fitting the best ships
for sea. and it is more than likely that
The new year viii see the namcsake of
The historic vessel destroyed in Havana
Harbor steaming past that same harbor
and rushing on to join the fleet Of the
all-conquering Dewey.
Breaking all precedent Of late years.
the Maine viii 60 into commission al
League Island. a skeleton crew Of 100
"jacHes" viii be sent to take charge of
her ON her trip down the Delaware from
Cramps shiDyard. but until she is safely
anchored OIL the navy yard and the for
mai transfer is made she viii be under
the direct command OF Capt. RainsfCrd
ID. Buckuam. Of Cramps. who VIII turn
her over personally TO Captain Leutze.
the Government Official selected to ccm-
mard her
She viii 20 down stream under her
own steam and will probably need nc
tugs TO assist her, for on her trial she
/ demonstrated that her huge bulk in nc
way iHtcrleres with her easy handling.
The ceremonies incident to the com
missioniug of the ship viii be those pr.
scribed by the naval regulations. The
crew will De mustered the orders read
and then Jhe marine buglar and drums
! viii sound the honor TO the colors ms
! they are Unfurled over the great sn rs
stern. Her time Tor steaming south vs.
not known
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
nFFICFRS ELECTED

Lady Pauncefote Lodge. No. 30, Daugh-
ters Of St George. held it's regular
meeting in Malta Hall Wednesday even
ing, December 10, Mrs. Emma Buckley
past president. occupying the chair
After routine business 70 was announced
that the grand district deputy, Mrs. A
G. Hassell. OF Baltimore. was ready tc
install the oficers-elect for the ensuing
term. as follows: Worthy past presi-
dent, Airs Emma Buckley; worthy presi-
dent. Mrs. H. Doe; worthy vice presi-
dent. Mrs. f. c. Cook: worthy first con-
ductor; Mrs. George Prutchett; worthy
second conductor. Mrs W. f. Walton.
worthy chaplain, Mrs. J. Stevenson;
worthy financial secretary. Mrs. II.
Mortimer; worthy recording secretary,
Mrs. G. King. worthy treasurer, Mrs. ".
III. Gregory. worthy inside guard Mrs.
/. Bone. worthy outside guard, Miss
Jane TrOw; trustees. Mrs. Cole. Mrs.
Flack. and Miss Nellie Tate.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
DECIDED NOT TO GO
SOUTH FOR THE WINTER
Jersey Mosquitoes Stay Home and Give
a Surprise TO Druggist Lsndel,
Of BayOnne.

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-Druggist 81
Charles H. LandeU. Of Avenue D and
Thirty-sccond Street, Bayonne was try
ing 10 thaw the frozen pipes OF his soda
water fountain early yesterday morning
whom he heard a familiar buzzinE sound
at The cigar case. He went over and dis
covered thirteen good-sized mosquitoes
fitting about the cigar lighter. He rub
bed his eyes and then went out on the
stoop and took look at the thermome-
ter. II registered "a degrees and from
IL was hanging an icicle a foot long.
The druggist called in several neigh
bors as a preC--t'1uary measure. IN the
event OF skepticaI people making insinu-
ating remarks later on. and showed them
the mosquitoes. Every nci cighbor declared
the thirteen 10 be genuine specimens OF
the genus culex and remarked that al
lifelong residents Of Bayonne they ought
20 know.
During a discussion one Of the mos
quitoes De on the druggists bald spot
and got away with thc goods.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
THE MOUNTAIN FOLK
OF NORTH CAROLINA

The stereopticon exhibition at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church last
ni-ht was devoted TO the nountaineers
Of North Carolina. and showed the re-
suits Of the missionary latnrs Of the
Presbyterian Church among this class
Of people. They number about 1900 J0n
souls, whose origin is mere conjecture
and they are probably the most ignorant
white people on the continent Viewl
OF the homes Of the people. the families
in their native wilds. Of the schools and
their graduates were intersperscJ with
exquisite views Of the scenery Of that
section. The schools founded by Miss
Goodrich " ere the ones shown. she nav
ing been especially sent out ny rhe New
York Avenue Church and the Church OF
the Covenant. jointly.
The lecture this evening viii be upon
other strange peoples Of this continent.
the Mormons. Indians, and Msxic1us.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
AMERICAN BOWLING
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY
Annual Event will Be Held in Indian
apolis in February.

II has been decided to hold the am
nual bowling championships unlcr the
auspices OF the American Bowling Con-
sress, az indianapolis from February %
TO March I, next w. v. Thompson. vice
president of The congress, is now .B the
above city assisting President Bookwa I-
ter and General Manager Bryson i'm pre-
pairing for The event
Mr. Thompson predicts that The In
diauapolis tournament Will Le the great
est bowling event ever held Mayor
Bookwal,er has arranged for ten of the
best alleys. with the privilege Of iucrcas-
/ ing The number 20 twelve if the entries
warrau, it and believes that number
viii Doe needed when the Eastern bowl
/ crs understand what is being done
/ The Indianapolis Bowling Association
/ has agreed 90 give S2.a0O and So peg cent
/ OF the entrance fees In cash prizes. This
/ viii undoubtedly increase the amount 90
over $1,000, and they also viii give q
handsome prize to the individual making
I the greatest number of pins Iu the three
. events or nine games.
+ President BOokwalter. Vice President
/ w. v. Thompson. and possibly General
/ Manager Bryson will visit the East. and
Ia meeting viii be called i'm New York OF
/ Brooklyn on Monday next, at which
] Mayor BOoEwaltoT viii address the
/ bowlers on what indianapolis Can and
I win Do
7 Mr.. Thompson reports that Minnesota
/ WISCONSIN, Iowa, Missouri. and Kentucky
/ viii Doe represented. and there VIII bg
/ dye-mau teams and individuals from all
/ Western and Southern States. This ma.
/ been assured. should We be suCCca5-
/ iul I'm interesting the Eastern bOwlers $50
/ viii have more entries than i'm any two
/ previous national tournaments" says
/ Nr- ThnmnAnn-
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
HIS IDEA Or A FORTUNE.
If a North Carolinian Had $1,000 He
Wouldn't Want a Sawmiu.

'....'...- |..-. Af.tH-ia Nl-
A Cincinnati firm Of machinlsts. max
ing speciality of constructing sawmiu
machinery. has letter framed and hung
up iu the Office to serve as what the
wife of a well-uOVn parvenu in pbla-
aeluhIa used 20 call "a momentum. 90
Tho letter is a nest ungainly scraWl;
very brief. but displaying in the two
lines OF it's text 9bort aI The blunders
of orrhCgraphy and syutax that could
conveniently DE committed in scratch
ing twice across a sheet Of very shabby
note paper. In answer 10 the inquiries
inevitably awakened by the sight Of
this carefully preserved communica-
-iuD. the firm members tell the following
tale and vouch for its truth.
In response 90 Cne ~ their circulars.
thcy received Some time since a letter
from North Carolina asking the price Of
"a certain portable sowmill Of their make
The letter was such q shocking exam
pie of bad writing. bad spelling and
general ignorance that it was not con-
EIlCTed worth attention and consequent
iy was consigned 90 the waste basket.
Later another screed was received in
the same hand the tar-hceled CORES
puUdCnt repeating his request for infor-
nation and complaining that his first
note had not been answered This time
the hrm deemed it eTpcdieut 10 sent an
Apologize reply on the chance that the
persistent Cracker might te a man Of
substance despite the evidences given
" "a neglected education. They accord
iuglv wrote iu fun, giving detailed par
,iuiars with respect 90 the machinery
referred 90. and stating the cost as
81 600. By due course of mail they re-
ce.ved iD reply the document which they
have put under glass and placed on the
wal-cf their counting room. The preci-
GUS missivo reads us follows.
"Scrubyille. y. C.-SuUs. II he'd q
thousan d0llurs. what in h. do yer
sp0se ide want Of or sawuilL saryent 20
command. JOHN SMITH
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
ACTS AGAINST OUTLAW
TRACK AT NEWPORT
Western Jockey Club to Prevent MAX
ing Of Foreign Book.

CHICAGO. Dec. stewards Of the
Western Jockey Club have for The first
time taken official coguizauce OF the pro-
posed outlaw" track az Newport. across
the river from Cincinnati. which has
announced it's opening for December 90.
BY mail vote the stewards have
pledged their respective organizations
to do everything iu their power 10 keep
the Newport track from receiving tele-
graphic reports OF their races 90 use in
the foreign book. which viii be one OF
the features OF the winter track.
Without a foreign book a winter track
would not pay Even with a city as
large as Cincinnati 20 draw from. out
law tracks attract only the poorer
horses and rinran of tho racing game.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
FAIRvIEw HEIGHTs 80.

The District Commissioner yestcrdsy y
referred to the Corporation Counsel for
an opinion several papers relating 90 a
revision o. the subdivision of Fairvlew
Heights in accordance with the Derma-
nent system OF highways. This matter
has been before the board at intervals
since 1895. and w p. Richards engineer
in charge OF streets, has now rec6m-
mended that legislation be secured from
Congress authorizing the change The
Commissioners ask the attorney for fla
views on ihe subject and request tho
report OF a bin. if, fin his Judgment. such
legislation IS required
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
CHICAGO PACKERS WANT
GERMAN LAWS REPEALED
Planning a Campaign to Secure Their
Representative
Investigations Abroad.

CHICAGO Dec l2.-Cnicaso packer.
are laying their plans for a campaign 90
secure the repeal OF the German Iaws
barring from German markets all CEe-
.cago beef which is prepared with bo ,cic
acid. J. ~ Davis. agent for SwE- Z
Co. in Hamburg. left that city for Chi
.cago yesterday and viii report on his
arrival the means the Germans are using
20 keep American meats out OF the
country.
Everything has been done that we
could think Of 20 secure the repeal OF
the German law. and we are stiu push
ing the natter" said a representative
Of Swift G. Co. s legal department
The law is stringent. and. we think.
unjust We have had the case up in
Washing on. and we viii. OF course.
adopt every means to win our fight be-
fore the law goes into effect on April l."
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
MONEY NEEDED FOR
ANNAPOLIS IMPROVEMENTS

According to the statements OF Capt.
Willard II. Brownson. Superintendent OF
the Naval Academy. and o. C. Dodge.
superintendent Of buildings and grounds
at the Academy, it viii cost $1,000. 600 70
construct the proposed new buildings OF
granite and $1,000 900 if Of brick. Cap
tain BrOwnson and Mr. Dodge appeared
before the subcommittee ON appropria-
tiOns Of the House Committee on Naval
Affairs yesterday and explained at
length the details Of the Improvements
needed at Annapolis.
The subcommittee took no vote upon
the matter and it viii not be decided un-
til action is taken by the whole com
mittee
Representative Mudd Of Maryland. a
me-r~- . -- mittee, is Inclined to
t-- ------ -A-- ,l- Committee viii make
q liberal appropriation
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
SENATORS SPARRING
FOR STATEHOOD FIGHT
Investigating Both Majority
and Minority Reports.

The first parliamentary discussion Of
the omnibus Statehood bill took place
in the Senate yesterday afternoon. when
Senator Quay, leader Of the forces op-
posed TO the majority report. which fay-
ors the admission of Indian Territory
and Oklahoma as one State. was forced
10 consent to a postpouement of the
measure until Monday The majority
members Of the committee are jubilant
over their success and uuhcsitaJugly
say thew viii now win.
The programs Of both sides have been
made clear by the sparring in the SEN
ate. II has been Mr.. Quay's intention
10 bring the measure to a test vote as
soon as possible. On the other side
nothing has been left undone to delay
procedure until such time as there viii
be no doubt OF the result There were
many rumors afloat in the Capitol corri-
dors today that strength for the omnibus
bill is weakening further and that sew
eral Senators who have been counted
with the Democrats and the Republican
minority for the admission of three Ter
rit0ries to the Union are recOustructinG
their views. IL is said Mr.. Beyeridge is
campaigning with disastrous results to
the omnibus bill
Among the Senators who are said tC
be investigating the minority and ma
jority reports on the Statehood PROPOSE
tion with a view to changing their ideas
in favor Of that which would admit only
Indian Territory and Oklahoma as one
State. are Deboe (Rep., KyJ. Jones
(Dem., Ark. CockreH Dem.. MOI
Scott (Rep., w. Va. and Clark (Rep.
Wyo).
It is said concerted effort has beer
made to break the unit Of the Demo.
Cratic vote and that if this can be don,
several others may be enlisted on tn,
side OF the majority report.
Senator Beveridge when confronted
with the claim Of Senator Quay that h,
has enough votes to carry the omnibu.
bIl. said. THAT statement is ridiculous
OF course. do not care to enter int,
a discussion Of the votes for the major
sty report. but will say we are sure tD
win"
Senator Dillingham; " Vermont ha
been selected TO begin Jht argument fo
the majority report.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
INTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA.

The intercollegiate championship re-
Eatta of 1903 viii be held at Poughkeep-
sic on Friday. June &C. This date was
fixed q meeting OF the boards OF stew
ards of the Intercollegiate Rowing As
sOCiauon Tho -zrsity four has been
scheduled TO be ready first. followed by
the freshman eight and the varsity
eight. The entries include Pennsylvania
Cornell and Columbia in an three races:
Wisconsin in he varsity eight and fresh
man; GEORGETOWN in the varsity eight
and Syracuse in the varsity eight and
freshman
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
CHEMICAL SOCIETY
HEARS DIR. IRA RFMSFN

The 13Sth regular meeting Of the
Chemical Society OF Washington. the
local section OF the American Chemical
Society was held l"st night in the as
sembly hall OF the Cosmos Club. 1920 Fl
Street northwest. A fuu turnout atten-
dance Of the membership was present TO
hear an address by Dr Ira Bemsen.
president OF Johns Hopkins University.
on the subject, Memories OF Liebig and
Wohler."
DR.. Remsen's address was purely on
the work OF the renowned scientists and
was greatly enjoyed by those who pur-
= The science Of chemistry. After the
.-.,ure an informal reception was held
for the speaker. At -.c0 O'Clock the
executive committee held a meeting TO
arrange for the next reception and se-
cure lecturer for that occasion.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
coRCORAEs VS.. MORToNs.

Tho league game Of basketball sched-
uled TO be played tonight by the Cor
coran and Morton Cadets En- the Guards
Center Market Armory promises to be
one Of the most horly contested Of the
series. The M0rtons now hold first
place and The Corcoraus hope to make
a winning. and as both are out for
the lead az the end Of the lrst half OF
the schedule. an interesting game may
be expected. Special features viii be
offered in "a wrestling bout between
Kid sullivan and Hoover between the
halves, and dancing at the close of the
game
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
TEXANS URGE GOVERNOR
FOR CANAL COMMISSION

A delegation OF Texans. headed by
Senator Bailey. called upon the Presi-
dent yesterday TO present the name of
Governor Sayers or the Lone tSe- state
for appointment on the Isthmian CANA
Commission.
The visitors called attention t9 tine
long coast line OF their State. lho cN-
tcnsive shipping interests of the cite
zens. and lts proximity. of an the States
OF the Union, 60 tha proposed inter-
oceanic waterway. The President said
ne would Do glad 20 consider Governor
Sayers name when the time comes for
naming the commission This VIII not
be done. however, until the present me-
eouations with Colombia reach some
more definite status, one way or the
other.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
UNITED STATES GOLF
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
Reduction Of Dues May Increase the
Number Of Clubs to Five Hundred.

The reduction of dues In the United
States Golf Association has brought I'm
"a rush of applications for allied mem
bership, and Secretary BaH0u is Of the
opinion that the association viii have
500 members by next spring
It Is expected in a general way that
the next goldng season viii De the
greatest the country has ever seen.
with more. tournaments and an I'm
creased entry i'm an national and local
events. A further impetus 90 the game
would be the visit OF a team Of English
amateurs. now practically q certainty.
TO tour the leading links during the
summer.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
CAPTAIN c. FRED COOK
PRAISES THE FIREMEN

Robert W. Dutton Chief Engineer Of
the Fire Department, has forwarded 20
the District Commissioners letter
from Capt C. Fred Cook, Of Somerset
Heights, in which he commends the SER
vice Of the members Of No. Chemical
Engine Company, al a fire in which his
house was threatened with destruction
Captain Cook cOmmends the run or tie
company for nearly two miles. and their
intelligent work U9on arrival The let
ter has been noted. and a copy viii be
sent to Foreman Inscoc. Of the com
pany.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
YOUNG sANDow THROWN.

Young sandow" was given q chance
10 try out his wrestling skin last night
az the Empire. in a bout with The Gu
ban Wonder" who is meeting all comers.
and was clever enough 20 stay about
nine and one-haIf minutes. when the
Cuban secured a bridge" from which
be dropped Sandow's shoulders 90 the
mat Tonight Joe Grant viii meet the
Cuban for the second time this week
and hopes 90 stay the limit
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
NUMBER OF MIDSHIPMEN
ON THE SICK LIST

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Dec 12.-Ninety-
FIVE Of the United States midshipmen are
on the sick list, and it is thought that
they have been made i'll by something
that was given them TO eat. Several of
thom are in the hospital, but most of
them are still able to do duty. Rigorous
efforts are beirg made to discover the
article which caused the trouble.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
FLORIDA MARSHALSHIP
DISCUSSED WITH PPESIDENT

President Roosevelt bad nm important
conference 40 the White House Offices
yesterday ON Florida State politics. Tie
discussed the subject with J T. Still
man. Capt W. II. North0rp. OF Pcuaa-
cola. and O. FF. Bum. of AppalachicoIa.
They also presented a1 Endorsement Of
Captain Northrop for United States mar
shall OF the Northern district OK Floridl
ana believe Dis appointment is likely TO
follow Tho Lilly white" eucfti0n does
not enter into the present cas..
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
MASONs ELECT OFFICERS.

ST. Johns Lodge. No 6. CoIored Ma
sens. has elected officers for the ensuing
Masonic year as follows: Judgson W.
stewart vorshipful master; W. T.
Thompson. senior warden; Oscar Brown.
Junior warden; vs.. l. Heron. treasurer,
and c. A. Jones. secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
LIFE SENTENCE FOR WOMAN
WHO KILLED A NEGRO

TITUSVILLE. Fla. Dec. 12.-In circuit
court today. Mrs. Belle skinner was con-
victcd Of killing a negro and sentenced TO
life imprisonment. This ie the first case
in Florida OF it's kind. and excited much
attention. Mrs Skinner killed the me-
gro I'm a quarrel at her house.