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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03

The lightning bolt that struck a stall
at the fair grounds In Macomb. ILL.,, on
Sunday made Of Ray clupper a tat
tooed man. says an exchange. When
the bolt fell Clipper was standing
near a large black oak tree. He was
rendered unconscious and came to
screaming "Helpl" and Murder"
After he recovered he kept complain
ing Of a pain in the region Of his stom-
ach. directly under the watch pocket
of his pants. In which he carried his
watch at the time OF the accident. He
examined his watch and found II had
been stopped. He found on his body
a perfect photograph Of the tree near
which he was standing, limbs. leaves.
and trunk being perfectly revealed.
The picture Is eight to ten inches long.
Of a bright red. and appears to be
burned IN the flesh. He suffered no
III effects from the shock in a short
time after 1t occurred. At the fair one
OF the fakirs offered him s26 TO let
him exhibit him at the fair Thursday,
but Clupper declined.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
TAR AND FEATHER ON CHURCH.
PEOPLE OF BRAZIL, IND, RE-
SENT SEVERE CRITICISM OF
AN EVANGELIST.

Brazie, Ind, Nov. 3-Indignation
is great here over the act Of persons in
spreading tar and feathers over the
steps and doors Of the west entrance
Of the elegant new II. E. church.
Tar and feathers were also applied to
a monster banner which was hung to
the building announcing the revival
meetings. The work was evidently
done by persons who became indig-
nsnt over the language used by Evan
gelist O. F. Barrett OF Delaware, o.,
in his sermons. He vigorously de-
nounced dancing and also reflected Sc
verely upon the morals Of the people
OF Brazil. For such sentiments ne has
been sharply criticized. When in
formed of the deed Mr.. Barrett said
that in great mary towns people
had threatened to tar and feather him,
but this was the first time that he
ever knew Of any one taking their
spite out on the church. He condemn
ed the action and said he would have
great deal rather il had happened to
him
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
DEDICATION DEFERRED.
INDIANA MONUMENTS TO BE
DEDICATED IN APRIL.

Major ]. II. Ashcraft, Shiloh Ma
tionsl park commissioner, has return
ed from Shiloh, and reports that the
commission has decided to hold the
dedication of the Indiana monuments
on April 6 and Z. Owing to the low
stage of water, which delayed the
delivery of the material, it was
found necessary to hold the exer-
cises much later than intended.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
MARRY AT FRANKFORT.
MISS ROSE CRITTENDEN AND
MR.. ELI BROWN TO
WE'D SOON.

Frankfort, Nov. 3-Mrs. Virginia
jackson Crittenden announces the
engagement of her daughter, Rose
Mcknight, to Mr.. Eli Huston Brown,
Jr., of Bardstown.
The marriage will be solemnized
on December II at O'Clock at the
First Presbyterian church.
Miss Crittenden is the daughter Of
the late John AL en- Crittenden and
is a niece Of Ex-Governor 7. z. Grit
tenden of Nilsson ri, Logan @. Murray
of Louisville and David r. Murray,
adjutsnt general of Kentucky. She
is one of the most charming young
ladies in Frankfort society.
Mr.. Brown is the son of Judge Eli
II. Brown of Greensboro and neph-
ew of the late Horace Stone of Mel
son county, by whom he was reared.
He Is practicing attorney of Bards-
town, a member of the house of repre-
sentatives and prospective candidate
for speaker.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
NO SALE PROBABLE.
MARINE WAYS OPTION DOES
NOT EXPIRE UNTIL
THE 18TH.

One of the officers of the Paducah
marine ways this morning stated that
the option held by Chicago parties
ON the plant did not expire until
November IS. An option was given
early in the year for four months,
and at the expiration of that time
for four months more, and the last
four months expire on the 18th inst.
No money was put up as q forfeit,
ana it is not believed that there
will be q sale.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
Indications are That There is to be
Another Road.
A charter Has just Been Granted to
the st. Louis and East Shore
Road.
WILL GO THROUGH GoLCoNDA

A Springfield, ILL.,, telegram indi-
Gates that another railroad is to build
into Brookport. 1T ssys;
The secretary Of state issued char
ter to the st. Louis, and East Shore
Railroad company, with principal
offices at East st. Louis. The pur-
pose is to construct a line Of road
from East st. Louis south through
the counties OF Monroe and Ran
dolph to Fort Gage, Randolph coun-
ty, and thence in southeasterly
direction through the counties of
Jackson, Williamson, Saline and Gal
latin to Shawneetown, Gsllatin coun-
ty; also from q point in jackson
county in a southeasterly direction
through the counties Of williamson,
jackson ana Msssao to Brookport,
Massac county; and from Brookport
in a northessterly direction through
the counties of Pope and Hardin to
Shswneetown. The inoorporators and
first board of directors are 2. W.
Tinker, James A. Reardon and Ar
thur j. Fitzsimmons OF st. Louis and
Fred ]. Kraft and Luther Robinson
Of East st. Louis.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
MISTAKE OF THE ENoL,sHMAn.
He Wanted MueIiase, but Asked the
Young Woman for Gum.


The private secretary Of we'll
known publisher In the east Is a
young woman Of refinement both OF
conduct and OF language. Brought up
in New England and educated at a
college famous for It's attention TO
the niceties and elegancies Of exist
ence she was as far removed as pos
sible from the slang-using. bang
wearing. gum-chewing stey ographer Of
the comic papers. Next door 70 the
publishers establishment a young
Englishman. striving with moderate
success to establish himself here as a
landscape architect. had opened an
ONCE. In due course Of time no be,
came acquainted with the publisher
who, In turn. introduced him 10 the
private SECRETARY. One day when the
private secretary was sitting serene
and dignihed at her desk. there en-
tered precipitately the Englishnan.
"How do you DOT" she said sweetly.
Il beg your pardon" said the Eng
lishman. but could you spare me Just
a little Of your gumf"
"0umi" she exclaimed in horror.
Surely you don't think ="
Really. | beg your pardon ejacu-
lated the Englishman a second time,
in still more confusion. How stupid
Of mel l remember now you say
mucilage in America"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
SUITS FILED AT yAYFIELD.

Mayfield, KY, Nov. 3-J. Frank
Sanderson has filed . divorce suit
against his wife, Viola Sanderson now
living in raducah. The petition says
they lived happily together until Au-
gust 1901, when the defendant left
without any cause. He also asks for
the custody of the three children.
]. J. Shell, county physician, has
filed suit in the circuit court for al
466. The account, he alleges, is due
him for 1872 days services at ss per
day for attending to smallpox pa
tients. The recent meeting Of the ifs
cal court refused to allow the claim.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
FROM EVERYWHERE
The St. Bernard is Not to be in any
Combine,
Sentence for Life Imprisonment at
PIincetcn-Oil in Muhlenburg
County.
SUITS FILED AT MAYFIELD
IN NO COMBINE

darlington, Ky, Nov. Sit is emu
phatically denied at the Office of the
st. Bernard Mining company that Mr..
John B. Atkinson, president Of that
company, has anything to do with any
coal deal for the combination Of coal
mines IN the Western Kentucky coal
mines, as was reported from Beaver
Dam, Ky. yesterday. Mr.. Atkinson
was called east last night on account
of the death Of relative, and could
not be seen. Other statements in the
report referred to are also incorrect.
Mr.. Atkinson does not own fourteen
mines in Hopkins and Webster coun-
ties, as stated, but his company does
own and operate several mines in Hop.
kins, and owns certain lands IN Web
ster county, which have not been de-
veloped. There are other important
errors of statement in the dispatch re-
ferred to which interest the people Of
this section. One of these is that Mr..
Atkinson is the only operator in the
entire Western Kentucky district who
does not employ union labor. Outside
Of the st. Bernard Mining company
there are six other operators in Web
ster and Christian counties, none Of
whom employ union labor. 1t is pos
itively stated that Mr.. Atkinson is
not now, and has at no time been in
terested or taken any part in negotia-
lions for the consolidation of his pro-
perties with any other properties in
Western Kentucky or elsewhere.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
DEATH IN LIVINGSTON.

SmithIand, KY, Nov 3-Mrs.
Belle Dunlap. wife of Mr. Ben Dun
lap, who resides between here and
vicksburg, died suddenly Friday. She
had been in apparent good health and
together with her husband was about
to start on a visit. The deceased was
about go years old and had only been
married about six months.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
VERDICT FOR LIFE
IMPRISONMENT.

Princeton, KY. Nov. 3-The jury
in the case Of Arthur Jones rendered
a verdict Of life imprisonment after
having the case eighteen hours. Jones
was highly pleased with the verdict.
He murdered q white section hand
named Bowling, who was employed
by the Illinois Central road.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
Dickens and Huqo.

NJ. Swlnburne calls Dickens "the
greatest Englishman of his genera
tion," and puts him only one place
behind his idol Hugo, the one
greater and far greater genius then
working in tho world"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
ALIENATED wIFE's
AFFECTIONS

sturgis, Ky, Nov, &c, NJ, Lin
die, a wealthy and prominent farmer
livery man and undertaken, has been
sued in the sum of 5000 by Claude
Hill, a former employee, for the alien
alton Of his wife's affections. The
case will come up for trial in the CIR
cult court next week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
"IT GOES RIGHT TO THE SPOT.

When pain or irritation exists on
any part of the body, the application
of Billiards. Snow Liniment will give
prompt relief. at goes right to the
spot" said an old man who was rub
bling it in, to cure his rheumatism.
O. R. Smith, proprietor Smith House,
Tenaha, Texas, writes: 81 have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment in my fam
lily for several years, and have found
ii to be fine remedy for all aches
and pains, and l recommend it for
pains in the throat and chest" 25c at
Dubois, Kolb and Go.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
CAN'T MANAGE THE OIL.

jacksonville, KY, Nov. S--The
Croft Oil company, which has been
operating for some time in Muhlenberg
county, has one we'll that is 1000
feet deep and is putting forth.more oil
than the company can manage. TanSs
will be built at once, and another we'll
that is now being sunk near the main
gusher will soon be in operation.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03

A statistician has discovered that
fifty-three per cent Of the income of a
normal family goes for food. In alb
normal, or wealthy. families automo-
biles, European trips and steam yachts
absorb more than halt the annual out
Law
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-03
BURGLARY AT NoRToNvJLLE.

Hopkinsville, KY, Nov. S-The
general merchandise store Of william
Barnes, at Nortonville, was burglar
lied. The thieves secured a lot Of
overcoats and other clothing and sew
eral watches. Two strangers seen about
the store are suspected
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20
OUR CONGRESSMAN

That was splendid tribute to the Min
nesota delegation in congress that the
Washington correspondent of the Boston
Transcript wrote. It put in a more I'M
pressive way what T h e o urna has
several times said in connection with
it's inability to approve the opposition OF
the Minnesota delegation to reciprocity
with Cuba. We sincerely believe that the
Minnesota congressman are doing their
own thinking and that, while they are as
good republicans as anyone could wish
them to be; they do not purpose to be to
the majority Of the ways and means COM
mittee, or anybody else, as mere dumb
driven cattle" AS they see it the Cuban
question is only one phase of fight
they are waging thatnmeans more in the
long run than justice to Cuba or prCSec-
ton for beet sugar. They oppose reci-
procity for Cuba, partly because the ma
jority, while willing to grant that measure
of reciprocity, will not practically deal
with the whole question of reciprocity.
They think that their course Is the
only practical way to serve notice
on the majority of their earnestness. and
the most effective way of demonstrating
their power.
We do not agree with them; and hold
that Cuba is entitled to justice, to favor
able legislation and more dignified use
than as a foil In an intra-party contro-
versy, but we do admire them for their
political courage, and the fearlessness
with which they are assailing republican
mossbackism. 1t is positive grief to us
that we cannot be with them horse, foot
and dragons, instead of being forced to
deprecate the particular manifestation OF
a general course that evokes our approval.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20

government, Japan and Great Britain
strongly antagonized all projects Of de-
stroying the territorial! integrity Of China.
II the present revolt in south China as
sumes the proportions Of the Tapping re-
bellion, there will be a strong temptation
to the powers with spheres Of influence
to address themselves to the work of
extending those Spheres No one can
predict the result of change of dynasty
in China A restored native dynasty
might be more antagonistic to for
eigners than is the Manchu family.
The commercial opportunities in China
are so many and SO important and
promising of wealth to those who develop
the enormous natural resources, that the
intelligent Chinese themselves who pos
sess the instructive acquisitiveness Of
their race, are more likely to follow the
advice of Prince Chung in his valuable
book, "The Future of China" and en-
courage the Introduction and adoption Of
all western methods and inventions
adapted to both war and peace. and
strengthen China into power which has
to be reckoned with in any International
movement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20

There seems to be good prospect that
before long there will be three railway
lines between Minneapolis and the north
eastern frontier of the state. The Duluth,
Virginia & Rainy Lake railway is push.
ing on toward Koochiching. the Minnesota
& International is headed that way and
the Itasca Lumber company's logging
railroad will, it is reported, be built to
that point before long. So much railroad
building in that practically uninhabited
region cannot fail to have great effect
on the development of the extreme north
ern part of the state. Two Of the lines
named will give direct connection be-
tween Minneapolis and the Canadian line
and the third gives it somewhat Indirect
ly, but even by this line logs are now be-
ing brought from the Rainy Lake water
shed to be sawed into lumber at Mime
apolis The first effect of all these lines
is to stimulate logging operations and the
taking of homesteads. Then will follow
the permanent development Of the coun-
try according to it's natural qualifications
for farming Much of the land penetrated
may be poor but some Of it is known to
be good, and in this day Of land hunger
all of it will be thoroughly examined,
both from the viewpoint of the lumber
man and the land dealer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20
The DANISH ISLANDS

1t is cabled from Copenhagen that the
treaty providing for the sale OF the
islands Of st. Thomas, st. John and Santa
Cruz to the United States is sure to be
ratified by the upper house Of the legisla-
ture by majority Of two votes. The
lower house has already approved the
treaty.
This acquisition is not very extensive,
there being an area of only 1874 square
miles, taking the whole group together,
and the whole population does not exceed
"a 900 to $4,000, and half of these are
found in the towns Of Charlotte Amalia.
on St. Thomas and Christiansted and
Fredericksted on Santa Cruz, the latter
island having the largest cultivated area
that being planted chiefly in sugar. AL
though small In aggregate area these
islands are of the largest Importance to
our government from a strategic stand
point, as they command Florida Straits,
the northern entrance to the Gulf Of
Mexico, and, at St. Thomas, can be To-
Gated coaling station for our warships.
The people of the islands are largely de-
scendants Of former slaves and mixed
breeds, the white population being about
One-sixth Of the whole. The people are
quiet and orderly, it is said. and are not
inclined to fighting like their neighbors
of Haiti and San Domingo.
1t Is noticeable that there has not been
heard a single Whimper from the element
daily cursing our government for accept
ing the territorial results of the war with
Spain, over this purchase of additional
territory from Denmark. The negroes
and whites upon the three islands have
not been held UP before the country as
victims Of a cruel and remorseless tyr
rany. Their transfer to the United States
now near at hand, is contemplated by the
"ant i-imperialists" with cold-blooded in
difference. A Dane and a negro or half
breed dweller in the three islands is not
worth considering alongside a Tagalog Of
Luzon. Strange that our American phil
anthropists should be so one-sided in
their philanthropy. Again, nobody has
heard any protest of the beet sugar in
terest against admit ting the Is 900 tons Of
euSdi pIouuCeu Ou the DaHlSu lSlduQS Tree
OF duty into the states, just as the Porto
Rican sugar is admitted At least it is
extremely probable that the new purchase
will be given as large a margin as we
gave Porto Rico. If not, the Santa Cruz
planter who has had hopes of getting into
our market will not enjoy a continuance
OF the process of losing from three-qua
tiers to one-and-a quarter cents a pound
ON Supar La id down In Mau Ynnlr
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

1.-The Princess Chic" with Maude Lillian
Berri in the principal role, is drawing large
crowds OF enthusiastic music-lovers to the
Metropolitan nightly. This charming combi-
nation Of mirth and melody will be given four
more presentations in this city, Including a
matinee Saturday.
The charming prima donna, Marguerite Syl-
va. will be seen at the Metropolitan the first
half Of next week, beginning Sunday night
In Willard Sponsors new comic opera sue
cess, Miss Bob White" Ben Teal is re-
sponsible for the exquisite colorings, artistic
groupings and ensembles and finished stage
management in this production. It is Mr.
Teal who stages all the Rogers Brothers
productions, and who placed "Ben Hur on
the stage in SO gorgeous manner.
The Pollard Juvenile opera company will
open its engagement at the Metropolitan on
Thursday evening, March q, with the big
London and New York musical comedy sue
cess, IA Gaiety Girl Friday night "A
Gaiety Girl will be repeated, and Saturday
afternoon and evening it will present ''La
Mascotte." The closing performance Sunday
night will be devoted to 1.-The Geisha.''
"A Ragged Hero drew large audiences at
the Bijou and the sale of seats for the re-
mainder of the. week is very encouraging.
f11Iuou6u lAISuSS1y MISUNDERSTANDING III CudIdCleC,
the play affords considerable enjoyable COM
edy. which serves to brighten the perform
ance and relieve the heavier scenes.
The sale Of seats opened this morning at
the Bijou box office for the engagement next
week of the spectacular farce comedy success,
''Are You a Buffalo?" with the prestige CT
immense success in the east. A big company
of clever principals, pretty and well drilled
chorus, bright and catchy music, beautiful
costumes and gorgeous scenic mountings are
all promised.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20

A special train carrying J. P. Morgan
and party, recently made the run from
Philadelphia to Jersey City in one hour
and twenty-four minutes, or at an aver
age of 67.5 miles an hour, a new record
for this run. On some stretches the train
developed speed Of bare fraction under
eighty miles an hour. Morgan is noted
for going about the country at high pres
sure. On a run of the Morgan special
from Detroit to Niagara, 227 miles were
covered in 220 minutes, and this last run
from Philadelphia to Jersey City means
8O1A minutes for go 1-5 miles. J. J. Hill,
in coming from Seattle to St. Paul last
year covered a stretch of II miles in 81
minutes. America is not the only coun-
try where such runs are made. The
'Nord Limited recently ran from Paris
to Amiens, distance of 81A miles, in 70
minutes, making a new record for French
railroads.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-20
TITLE HAD PASSED

Detroit journal.
At Beaumont lately the waiter who served
former Governor Hogg of Texas was one
George, a sable-skinned gentleman Of nu-
merous accomplishments. George is model
waiter. Each day at dinner George would
receive from the governor his thu, ST. George
receive from the governor his tip, 81. George
all the other walters. He was the happy pos
SCISSOR of good thing.
The other day when the governor entered
the dining-room strange darby stood be-
hind his chair where's George?" asked the
governor, brusquely. Else you'll waitah, now,
sah," he said softly. 'But where's George?"
again asked the governor. Again his new
retainer assured him Else you'll wattah,
now" The governor looked up from his pa
per sharply. He was somewhat mystifed,
and with increasing emphasis demanded to
know where George was. anyhow.
well, you see, sah, began the newcomer,
with some hesitation. "Gawge and was out
las night playing craps. Gawge went broke;
j won his pile Then here his voice dropped
lower and his manner was confdential-.'he
put you up agin three dollahs and I, won. So.
Ise youth waitah.