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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
GOV. Beckham Makes a Caustic
Reference to Opponents
Intimates Why Some Of Them Are
Against Him-A Warm Time
Coming.
NEWS JUST OFF THE WIRES
BEcKuAM OPENS UP.

Owensboro, April l3-Governor
Bees nam opg ned his campaign for the
Democratic guhernitorial nomination
this morningiherv, aud was heard by a
larpe crowd.
After his preliminary remarks he
dof ndoi the mombars Of the Demo
cratic executive committee, and then
launched forth into caustic attack
on Colonel John X. Hendriok, Of Pa
ducah.
At one point he Significantly de-
clared; IL uEI
81 have not escaped oilumny and
misre presentation from disappointed
olllceseekers, disappointed pardon bro
kers, ami thoso grafters who met with
no cheer In my Office. and whose pres
enoe in politics is for the purpose Of
plundering campaign funds or sand
barging corporations under some
threat Of legislative or franchise tar
pun shment. They could not control
me and they are therefore fighting
me with the malevolenoe born Of hate
and despair "
Il is given out thst from this tint
on Governor Beokham will make II
warm for his opponents, who havi
been having things all their own way
thus FAR. He will show up some Of thu
motives back OF the opposition Of som'
OF his opponents and their supporters
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
srocKs

Wall Street, New York, April 13-
Stocks opened unchanged to fraction
lower, and for time IL seemed as II
prices might advance, but heavy sell.
ing broke the whole list badly The
bank statement was regarded as being
favorable an appeal will be taken in
the northern security case and Presi-
dent Williams thinks the decision will
be sustained Stocks were put under
heavy selling pressure and prices broke
40 rspidly that for time it seemed
as II there might be another panic, but
the decline was steady, this was help
ed by easy call money, and had this
not been the case something serious
might have happened. Trading was
heavy. sales to noon being 6l0, 100
shares. What the next move will be
is hard to tell, but it seems as If they
had exhausted all the bad news obtain
able, and with improved money con-
ditions, and good shake out like the
one today prices should advance. for
they now have all OF the high price
stocks to something like per cent
basis.
ARENZ a. GITpERT
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
COURTESY ON BOARD.

Despite the throngs that have swept
over the boat from stem to stern all
day, the officers and sailors have shown
the'most Uniform patience and courte-
sy, land have explained everything
about the vessel to the interested spec.
tators, most OF whom were never
aboard a We ssol of this description be-
fore and to whom the workings Of the
monster guns and the intricate me-
chanism. were revelation. There is
n man at every point and he explains
carefully the part of the vessel assign
ed to him, and docs it with olearness
and politeness.
One thing that impressed everyone
who visited the craft was the cleanli-
ness everywhere. There was hardly
a spot to be found anywhere, but there
will be plenty of WORT for the jackies
when the thousands of feet have ceased
to tramp over the boat this afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
NEW MACHINE
CAPACITY OF LIGHT PLANT TO
BE INCREASED.

The new machine for the city cleo.
trio plant is here and is being set mp
today. Twenty-Five new lamps are
here also and will be put up today or
tomorrow. The new machine will
burn so lights and will be ready for
use by Wednesday. Electrician Keeb-
Ter, of the Paduoah City railway, is
putting up the machine.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
VAS INsrANrLY KILLEp.

Louisville, April is-wili Mitchell,
a bridge worker on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, was instantly killed
at Dunmore. KY, while attempting to
board a coal train.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
RATHER MYSTERIOUS.

Fulton. KY, Anil ls-rhe body Of
Titus Moore, oolored, was found hang
ing from the limb Of a tree near Full.
ton this morning. IL is not known
whether he was lynched or committed
suicide.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
OLD WARRANT
SAN GORDON ARRESTED FOR
PETTY LARCENY LAST NIGHT.

. Sam Gordon, who was warranted
July 81. 1909 for stealing a pock ct.
BOOK containing 81 80 and wood tick
ct from John Casey, While the latter
was asleep, was arrested last night,
having eluded the officers until now.
The case was continued by Judge San
ders today until tomorrow.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
NO SALUTE FIRED.

The statement in some of the papers
that salute would be fired was an
error, as the regulations of the depart
ment do not permit salutes except on
national holidays, visit of the presi-
dent, some naval officer or similar oc,
casions.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

The Ministerial association met this
morning with good attendance bat
!. nothing out of the ordinary was
brought up. The regular reports and
<fSutine work was performed and the
association meeting adjourned without
anything Of Importance being brought
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
EIGHTY SKELETONS IN WRECK.

Manila, April iS-The Reina Chris.
tina, enc Of the Spanish battleships at
the battle Of Manila, has been raised
and beaohed, and the skeletons Of
eighty Spanish sailors were found in
the wreck.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
CUT FROM EAR TO EAR
Colored BartenderBadly Slashed
With a Knife
Zona Willis May Die From Injuries
Inflicted By ]. y.
Caldwell.
CALDWELL WAS ARRESTED

zona Willis. colored bartender at a
saloon on the east side of South Maid
on alley, on Court street between First
and Second streets, had his throat cut
this afternoon about O'Clock by j. y.
Caldewell. a colored shoemaker. who
was seized before he could escape by
John winfrey and another colored man
and taken to the city hall. where he
was locked mp.
Willis has been employed at the sa-
loon for some time, and Just how the
trouble came mp is not clear. Cald-
we'll claims thdtS willis struck him
over the head with club and he then
cut in self-defense.
The police could learn nothing adj
ditionsl. It was stated TO them by
men in the saloon that the Injured
man struck Caldwell with a stick, and
as Caldwell fell towards Willis h,
reached over ami cut his throat.
The blood spurted from the gapinl
wound and Aa Uncovered tine floor LED
those inside to think that Willis hat
been killed. when D.. Robertson hac
reached shc wounded man the flow o.
blood had been temporarily stopped
and tho man was apparently resting
easy and breathing freely, but his re
covery is doubtful
The knife with which the cutting
was done is large one, with the nam'
of. @. Calwdell in the handle. L
was turned over to Captain Henry
Bailey this afternoon.
The cutting attracted large Grove
and officers had TO be stationed at tn,
doors to keep out the pressing crowd.
COURT OF APPEALS IN SESSION
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

BARN BURNED BY LIGHTNING.
scottsville, KY, April l3-Fire
caused by lightning destroyed the big
barn of K. @. Martin at Scottsville.
KY, entailing . loss OF sl2, 900, with
no insurance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
OLD TIMER wITHDRAws.

Louisville, April 18Th. Louis Ev-
ans, aged 20 years, circuit court clerk Of
Logan county and q candidate for re-
election, has withdrawn from the race
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

The Easter service at Grace church
was very beautiful, with especial mu-
sic. The church was attractiyely dec
GRATED, and the Easter offering was as
usual large one.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

The musical program at the First
Christian church yesterday morning
attracted large crowd. The story Of
the Death and Resurrection was given
in music entirely, there being no SER
mon. 1t was well rendered by some of
the finest voices in the city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
THE DEPARTURE.

The boat will remain here until day
light, when she will leave for Evans
vile, where preparations are being
made for her reception. The trip will
hardly require more than three or four
days, and it is not yet known whether
she will stop on her way down or not.
SCHOOLS ARE DISMISSED.
The public schools dismissed at noon
for the day in order that the children
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
COUNTY COURTS.

County Judge II. T. Lightfoot this
morning held his regular term of conn
ty court, but not much was done.
A mistake in the George Rock as
sessment was corrected. He was
slightly over-assessed.
There were many road petitions
acted on, in some commissioners were
appointed and others continued, but
only two were established. They are
the roads from Buckner Lane road Il
Hinkleville road, and the Loyelace'
willie and Paducah road to the Love
laceyille and Metropolis road.
A. @. Shelton was appointed con
stable in the first district to succeed
Mr.. A. v. Sears, who moved out Of
that district.
FEDERAL COURT DOCKET.
The April term of United States
court begins next Monday at the gov
eminent building, with . large dock
ct. The cases to be tried are as fol
lows:
George M. jackson VS. J. b. Dupoy
ster.
Roberts & Co. VS. City of Psducah.
James Mulvin VS. l. I. railroad.
James Warnock VS. l. O. railroad.
VIII. Mann VS. Edward Langenbach
VIII. Mann VS. Edward Langenbach
W. H. Mann VS. Marion Zine 90.
Edward Langenbsok, ct al, VS. JohT
Moore, ct al.
transcripts lodged, and to BIZ filed
April 90, 1908.
L. e. Stephens, Admir-, vs. I. o.
Railroad company, from McCrscken
circuit court.
Annie Nichols VS. l. O. railroad,
from McOracken circuit court.
W. F. Paxton VS. James NJ. White,
from McCIacken circuit court.
James A. Rudy VS. James NJ. White,
from McCracken circuit court.
J. q. Bridges, Admir-, VS. |. O. Rail-
road company, from Graves circuit
court.
]. L. Richards VS. l. O. railroad,
from Caldwell circuit court.
Matte Pickering, Admir-, VS. |. o.
Railroad company, from Caldwell cir
cult court.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

The morning services at both the
First and Second Baptist churches was
devoted to the great Cause of missions.
The pastor of each preaching on this
theme. Both churches were largely
attended.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

Easter was observed by the Evan
gelical Lutheran and German Evsngel-
ical churches with the usual appropri-
ate and impressive services. An Easter
offering was taken at both these
churchQs
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
U. s DISTRICT COURT.

Will HAYS vs. steamer City of Mem.
phis. In admiralty. Executed; boat
bonded out.
Anon Price VS. steamer Dick Clyde.
In admiralty Not executed.
John W. Rogers VS. steamer John s.
Summers. In Admiralty. Settled and
TO be dismissed.
United States VS. George stephens
Indictment; violating revenue law
Defendant out on bond.
United States VS. John Tally. Indict
ment; violating revenue law. Not ex
ecuted.
United States VS. Walter Morris. In
dictment; violating revenue law. De
fendani in Jail.
United States VS. Lindo Murphy
Indictment; violating revenue law
Defendant out ON bond.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13
The Steel Monster Anchored o.
posite the City, Attracts Many.
Courtesies Exchanged by Officers of Paducah
and the Vessel Today.
A QUIET ARRIVAL.


a real war vessel is Tor the hrst
time In the history OF Paducah moored
IN the ONO a Few hundred yards from
tne wharf,
inc monitor Afkantas arrived from
below az y O'CLOCK last nignt ana so
quietly dropped anchor that Few peo-
pie knew she was mere until some time
n'er tney arose TINS morning ihere
was no noise ana no welcome OF any
Description owing 10 It's peing the
Saopa'n' Anu no peop'e were On 'ne
o""N W s'ee' "e'' Oe0"us' '"o' """ "''
'o'n '''u '"a' s"' ~ou'u "o' 10 my
u"''i ''oi"'"s NM ~ w
"easy RAJ" "ni0" ieii nv '"'ei'"
ini' "io'ni"s SUI" "''o' u"s i's Nv
'"o u'""' uy 'oD,'.'' '"" gu 'o'''
here aud there preparing for the day.
The big vessel, which does not appear
from a distanos to Dc nearly so large
as she really is' Is moored Just below
the islapd' and opposite the loot oil
Court street.
Crowds began to gather on the bank
and ON First street before breakfast,
and by Z O'Clock there was almost an
interminable stream pouring out lower
broadway hundreds OF school chill
dren, among Others trudging down in
the rain to catch their nrst glimpse OF
a real war vessel.
About s O'Clock the sailors manned
a yawl or two and came to the city
for supplies and mail, and the moment
they landed large crowd at once
pressed close around them as t-7y
touched the bsnl and nimbly sprsng
ashore.
,,rprcr,r ,or,or c,vrv
Apou' O'CLOCK hieu'enan' baAei
NNA ha hal n NNN Ia
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

At the st. Francis de Sales Catholic
church the music was especially fine,
the choir being assisted by Prof VIM.
Deals orchestra, ana several solos be-
ing rendered. This church was elab-
orately and beautifully decorated, the
flowers being in profusion, the white
furnishing enhancing the effect The
new affairs are very beautiful.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

COURT OF APPEALS IN SESSION.
Frankfort, April l3-The court Of
appeals has convened here for the
April term with q big docket.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

At the First Presbyterian church
the usual Easter collection for the sup
port of the children kept in the Or
phanage at Anchorage by this church
was made. The goodly sum of $500
was raised.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

"Tho Supper OF Dostn"was tho sub
ject for discussion at the Y. NJ. O. A.
yesterday afternoon. There was fair
attendance. There were several So
cial features indulged in after the sub
ject had been exhausted ana also sew
eral special musical features.
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

Secretary Stuart B. Hanna OF the
Y. NJ. o. A. filled the pulpit of tho
Cumberlan Presbyterian church yes
terday. ar Q on Tho Law OF
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-13

Services were held at Temple Israel
yesterday morning in celebration of
the Feast of the Passover which began
on Saturday evening. The music was
very fine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-15
D. w. Telford and A. H. Gale
OF Cerro Gordo, Candidates
For Same Office
A LIVELY FIGHT PROMISED
Tom Way and Truman Potter are
Friendly to Gale and are Business
Associates, But Telford Counts on
Their Support as Well as That of
Duncan Rule.
ecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Re publican.
Mason City, May 15.-There will be
some pretty warm doings here politi-
caily from this time on until the coun-
ty convention. Today A. III. Gale.
cashier of the City National Bank and
ID. w. Telford, former county attorney,
announced their candidates. for state
senator and it is conceded that there
will be lively canvass. Gale was born
and brought UP here and has always
been an exceptionally good friend of
the common people and a good mixer.
He is interested with Tom Way and
Truman Potter in Canadian land and
they are friendly to him, but Telford
counts on their support in the coming
contest. Gale will manage his own
canvas while Telford expects to be
assisted by Duncan Rule. the Way in
terests and EX- Mayor Brett Telford
has been county attorney for six years
and WAS justice Of the peace prior TO
that for a number of years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-15
II Was Suicide.
Special to Times Republican

special to Zines Republican.
Muscatine, May 15.-It develops to-
day that Richard Hedges, postmaster at
Kossuth, who was blown to atoms last
night, together with the Iostoffice, COM
mitted the act with several cans of pow
der. He had brooded over the thoughts
of the distrust of the people.
The remains of Mr.. Hedges body
We're recovered about 5 o'clock. Both
legs We're burned off up to the knees,
and the arms up to the elbows. The
head also was burned of. The funeral
will be held at o'clock this afternoon.
Legal Procedure in Case.
Under the postal laws the bondsmen
of the late postmaster VIII take charge
of the office temporarily until sue
cessor is appointed. They can do this
in person or appoint some one as their
clerk to conduct the business for them.
Whoever assumes the duties must take
the usual oath of office 10 support the
constitution and laws Of the United
States and perform the duties of the
office. AS 1t will not be convenient In
this case for the bondsmen to give their
personal attention TO the Office thew will
probably appoint deputy within day
OF TWO anu nave illIIi SNOIll III DIS act
ing postmaster
Postmaster j. Ken Mathews and Da-
vid II. Lunkenbill. one of The bondsmen,
..f Mediapol.s, went to kossuth this
morning, where they will meet Mr.. Je-
rome Hedges, of Huron township,
brother of the deceased, and who is one
of the bondsmen, and arrange to tenn
pcrarily reopen the office and appoint a
clerk in charge. They will confer with
the citizens and endeavor to secure
some one for that purpose.
Meanwhile it is probable arrange
mehts will be made with Postmaster
Mathews, of Media polls, to have mai!
for the residents of the village of Kos
suth delivered by his rural carriers, two
of whom pass thru that place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-15
AT sis A PLATE.
Dubuque Club Will Provide EIaborat,
Banquet for President.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, May 15.-Invitations to the
banquet to be given for Pesident Roose-
welt at the Dubuque club on the evening
of June 2, the date upon which he is
to be in Dubuque, have been issued
by the committee in charge of the
event Of which Fred Rumpf is secre-
tary.
AS before stated, the price charged
per plate Is s15.
The committee in sending out these
invitations selected list Of one hun
dred Of the representative business
firms Of the city and then sent to one
member of each Of these an invitation
to dine with the PRESIDENT In addi-
ton to the Dubuquers that will be pres
ent there are between thirty and
forty members of the presidents party
which will be present and occupy seats
at the table. From information OBJ
tanned from members of the club it Is
understood that the committee expects
to receive acceptance from about one
half of the invitations sent out and
then with these and the guests of the
president there will be about one hun
dred to sit down to the table, which Is
the number that the large dining hall
of the club can accommodate.
t,mpany. r.ifthefek? mtfaocm htaocmfa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-15
oTTuMWA WOMEN sEcEDE.
Woman's Club Withdraws from Nation.
al Federation Because Dues Are Too
|, Times Republican.


| Special to Times Republican,.
! Ottumwa. May 15.---The Ottumwa
! Woman's Club withdrew from the Ma
tional Federation of Wonlens Clubs at
/! the meeting held Wednesday afternoon
| at the First Baptist church, when the
officers and board of directors for the
ensuing year were elected. 1t was an
enlivened session, and the question OF
Withdrawal from the national organiza-
ton occasioned a discussion in which
both sides upheld their views warmly
and in which many short addresses
were eloquently delivered. The initia-
tive was taken by the board of direc-
tors, which is empowered by the laws to
transact the business of the club. When
lit was announced at the annual meet
| ing Wednesday that the directors had
voted to withdraw from the National
Federation there were many dissenting
voices heard, and the matter was put to
the vote of the club. The faction favor
ing withdrawal, however, was success
full, and the action of he board was
sanctioned by majority vote.
The reason given by the directors for
their action in voting to withdraw from
the national organization was that the
dues We're heavy and that the club did
not derive benefits from its member
Eship commensurate with the amount
expended. Many think the action was
ill timed. in view of the fact that the
next biennial convention If the national
body will be held at St Louis next year.
and number of Ottumwa club women
would be anxious to attend, but would
be debarred from admission to the ses-
sions unless the action taken is recon-
sidered.
AT the meeting there was not a large
attendance, owing to the inclement
weather and the result OF the vote, one
OF the members asserts. can not be
taken as the wishes of the majority, in
asmuch as all the officers and members
of the board We're present to make their
final reports, while many of the mem
bers not holding office were absent. The
majority of the members of the club, 1t
ie stated are not In favcr of withdraw
ing from the National Federation and
1t is thought that this action will be re-
considered when the club meets again
in October
Mrs. J. G. Hutchinson was elected
president by reclamation and received
an enthusiastic unanimous vote.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-15
BLOWN TO ATOMS
Postoffice at kossuth Demolished and
Postmaster Hedges Killed by Mys-
FERROUS Explosion-Recent Hold Up
There Lends Interest to the Affair.

| Medapolis, May 15.-Shortly after 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon the people
of this town were startled by loud
explosion over in the direction of the
tant.
| 1t was quickly ascertained that the
postottice of the village had been blown
up and that Postmaster Hedges had
been killed, his body being torn to
pieces
The greatest excitement prevailed
but 1t was learned at once that not one
was in the postoffice building except
the unfortunate postmaster at the
time. Rev. c. Leprick of the Presby-
terrain church had Just left the store
when the explosion occurred. The
building was rent and torn and quick
ly caught fire, soon burning to the
ground. The fragments of the post
masters body We're afterwards found
in the cellar under the building.
Rev. Mr.. Peprick says that he was
talking to Mr.. Hedges when the latter
suddenly told him he was getting sick
and to go for n doctor. The minister
started at once but went only across
the street when the explosion oc-
CURED.
1t is said Mr.. Hedges, who ran a
store in connection with the postotfice,
had several cans of powder in stock.
1t is thought that after the minister
left him he fell among the powder
cans. dropping his pipe into the pow
der. Some persons who We're near
at hand declare the explosion was that
Of dynamite, but it was known there
was no dynamite in the store Aside
from these conjectures the affair is
shrouded in the deepest mystery.
1t Will be remembered that on Mon
day last Postmaster Hedges was found
senseless in the road and told a story
about a lone highwayman robbing him
of lot of money and stamps. Mr..
Hedges since then has been in pre-
carious health from slight paralytic
stroke but was feeling much better up
to the time he told Rev. Mr.. Leprick
he was suddenly worse.
The property loss was small. The
government officials will investigate
the explosion. Mr.. Hedges was man
of the highest repute