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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
A WASHOUT AT BOAZ
No Illinois Central Trains Passed for
Over IL Hours.
Freight Train Strikes the Loose Rails
and Has Close Call-Fire.
man Hurt.
TRACK Is NOW REPAIRED

The Illinois Central railroad is ex-
periencing more trouble from wash
outs and last night early had bad
ole near Boaz Station ON the Mem
phis division, between Paducah and
Mayfeld.
The first train to strike the washout
was freight No. 1s9 and the engine of
this train ran onto the unsteady rails
before a derailment was caused and
backed into o siding. The crew was
brought TO the city this morning on
the engine to wait until the track has
been repaired. The fireman on this
train fell off the engine when the I'M
steady rails were struck, and foundered
in several feet of water for several
minutes before rescued, ..i.
The passenger service has been in.
iured more than any other class of
trains and two passenger trains were
standing at Boaz for many hours this
morning. Passenger No. 1O4 from
Memphis to Louisville WIS unable TO
pass and also was No. 1903. from Lou
isyille 10 Memphis. The former is
due here at 80 and the latter az $3.50.
The morning accommodation train
No. 1879 was also delayed by the wash
out.
Passenger No. 1872, due into Padu-
cab at Z 40 did not arrive until 1880
and was followed by trains Nos. 104
and io9 running about 20 minutes
apart. The 104 was due at / 80 this
morning and No. 1o9 at 1880. No.
i04 was annulled east of Paducah and
ran as the first section of No. ZOE out
of Paduoah. The washout has been
repaired so that trains can pass over it
but is not permanently repaired and
will not be before tomorrow. There
are no other washouts reported on the
Memphis or Louisville divisions of the
Illinois Central.
Boaz is a bad place for wsshouts.
During the last heavy rain, some time
ago, there was over two miles of wa
ter on the tracks for more than day,
and did not subside for several days.
Ii is regarded as very fortunate that
it was not one of the lightning passen-
gers that struck the weak track, or
there mig hit have been more serious
results.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
QUITE A SNOW STORM
The Real Article Came Down This
Morning.
Street Car Service Brought to Stand
still by Rapidly Covered
Rails.
ZERO WEATHER PREDICTED

Paducah is in tho throes of the first
real snowstorm OF the season. Two
days steady rain last evening changed
into sleet and later into snow.
This morning the snow has been
falling rapidly on frozen surface
with tho prospect of having severa
inches, at least, before there is cessa.
ton
The street car service was practical
ly suspended early in the morning,
and later in the day was entirely stop
ped. as the snow fell faster than IL
could be removed from the tracks.
Since Saturday about three inches
OF rain fell, and very few people ven.
turod out yesterday, and no more than
could help today.
Last night tho temperature began to
fall rapidly. and by bedtime tho
ground was frozen, which gave the
snow hard surface On which to stick.
There have boon a few SHOWS this
season, but none TO amount TO any
thing except this one, which is quite
heavy. but there seems to be a pros.
poet for q lct.up by morning when
zero weather is predicted for Ken.
lucky.
Our coolest weather four years ago,
IL will be remembered. was about this
time OF the year, aud those who imag-
ined that spring was here during the
pretty, balmy weather OF last week
have forgotten all about e today.
The tomperature went 10 sbopt 10
during tho night, but today 81 has
been some warmer.
Many sleighs have been out today,
and this afternoon the street car COM
pany has been trying to start its cars
again. At press time the snow seemed
to be thinning out.
the telephone girls at the Cumber-
land exchange have been unusully
busy today. Everybody Lept in doofs
IS much as possible and much bust
ness was transacted by phone. There
were few lines not working today and
tho only long distance wire which re.
fu ed to work was thnt between Padu-
cab and Cairo and it will be repaired
tefoie night. ,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
CROWD SCOOIED
THE COLD WEATHER DID NOT
MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE
WITH THEM.

Sheriff Potter's Office was very
pleasant Place this morning, with its
glowing fire and happy crowd-that is
it was until thoughtless man came
in and announced that he had just
been discharged as a smallpox patient,
and was very glad to get out. So
were the officers and their friends and
they did it with all possible haste.
Justice Barber who occupies the
rear office seeing that he was shut off
from front door exit by the presence
of the man, started for the back door
and saw Constable Patton come in the
front door at the same time.
He made a motion to the constable
to get the man out, but the constable,
thinking that the justice was merely
issuing papers he did not want the
stranger to see, concluded that it
would do as well to keep him in the
front Office, and he did so, entertain
ing him in the meantime.
When the stranger warmed and left,
the situation was explained to the COR
stable. who has since been investing
in various kinds of disinfeotants.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
OLD CITIZEN GONE
Capt. {. B. Davidson a Victim of
Pneumonia.
Served With Distinction on the Union
Side in the Twenty First
Kentucky.
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

Captain e. B. Davidson, q veteran
soldier and Knight of Honor, died
Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock at the
ripe old age of "a at bis home on
South Eighth street Of pneumonia
after an illness of several weeks.
The deceased was born in Rich.
mond, Va, on November 2s, 1899,
and moved 20 Paris, KY, in 1855.
Several years later no removed to
Louisville and while residing there
during the Civil war enlisted as cap
tain in the Twenty -firsr Infantry, in
which capacity he seryed with credit
for over four years. sif.r-
He was charter member of the
Louisville lodge OF Knights of Honor
and was leading worker in tho local
lodge mp to the time OF his death.
In 1874 Captain Davidson moved to
MoCracken county near woodyille and
later moved to Hinkleville, Ballard
county, from where he moved to Pa
ducah in 1884. He engaged in the
livery business here where the Terrell
stables now are in the early part Of
his residence, but later took to the vo-
oation of plastering contracting.
He leaves wife and four sons,
Messrs. Harry and Frank Davidson Of
Louisville and Check and Ed David
son Of Paduoah. He leaves three
daughters, Misses L. b. and Flora
Davidson and Mrs. Cora Hargrove.
Miss Flora Davidson is q teacher in
the public schools here. .ei.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at O'Clock under the auspices OF the
Knights Of Honor, of which he was
an officer at the time of death. Rev.
G. W. Perryman Of the First Baptist
church ofiicisted, burial at Oak Grove.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
CONDUCTOR fURT.
POPULAR MAN BROUGHT TO
PADUCAH TODAY.

W. ID. Thompson. the well known I.
O. conductor, slipped mp on the plat
form at Mayfeld last night and dislo-
Gated hip. He was taken from the
train at that station and cared for
until passenger train No. i04, east
bound, came by. On account of the
washout he was not gotten to Paducah
until o'clock this afternoon. The
hip was set at the railroad hospital
this afternoon. Conductor Besdles
took his train from Mayfield and fin.
ished the run.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
IS POSTPONED
CAMP FIRE WILL BE GIVEN
THURSDAY NIGHT.

The camp fire" which was to hav,
been given by tho Wheeler Guards Al
the armory building tonight, mas beer
postponed until Thursday night, on
account Of the weather.
Captain James Caldwell arranged
entertainmonr and had sent out q mum.
Der Of invitations TO outsiders who
will today be notified Of the change Of
dates. II Is the intention Of Captain
Caldwell to make this one Of the most
enjoyable evonis since the orDanizS
tion OF the company here.
lie intends TO have regular camp
fire with camping outfits and cooking
utensils such as are used in tho army.
All the food will be cooked as 1t is in
the army and served on ARM plates
All the members of the company will
be present and about 90 outsiders. the
total attendance amounting to about
80.
Congressman Wheeler, in whose
honor the affair is TO be given, will
doubtless respond 20 q toast
Mr. Exuast T. Raid af Cl,pto,, ,,...
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
TWO ATTEMPTS.
BOTH FEMALES WE'RE SAVED,
HOWEVER.

Anais Carroll, sbout 90 years old,
took morphine at her home on Jones
street near Eleventh Saturday night
and came near dying before found,
A love affair is supposed to have
prompted the act Drs. Robertson
and Hoyer were called and she was
soon out of danger.
Mag Treadwell, another young wo.
man took ten grains Of morphine ct
the Red Fox saloon Saturday night,
but WAS also saved by the two doctors
mentioned above.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
BASEBALL MATTERS
R 'guIar Season viii Probably Open
June LIST.
The Psducah Club Will Be Playing
BY May 1, However.

Matters pertaining to baseball are
fast getting into shape here and with
In the next week the bids for the work
on the grandstand and bleachers will
be opened and the contract awarded.
The est mates have been completed
by Architect Brainerd and placed in
the hands of the contractors who are
making out bids. Already several bids
are known and the grand stand will be
an expensive one, costing somewhere
in the neighborhood of $1,000. One
Improvement that will be put in, is a
turnstile, which will register every
man who goes into the park. In this
way q perfect count of the attendance
can be had Paducah will be furnished
the best quality of baseball sport and
will no doubt respond with liberal
patronage.
AS to the opening of the season, one
member Of tho association said this
morning; 1--WE think that tho league
opening will be made about June l
and maybe sooner. but the Paducah
team will be PLAYING by May 1. We
intend to travel around and get in
shape by playing inferior city teams.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
NO SUNDAY BASEBALL.

indianapolis, Feb. lG--The Indiana
senate has killed the bill to permit
Sunday baseball playing in that state
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
BLlzzARD'S GRASP
Zero Weather and Worst Reported
in Many Cities.
In North Dakota the Temperature Is
40 Degrees Below Zero-Snow
In Chicago. .-Nt
LATE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
GRASP OF THE BLIZZARD.

Chicago, Feb. l6-Seven inches IT
snow fell here today and the blizzard
has crippled the railroads in variou.
parts Of the country. In Wisconsin,
the temperature dropped to 80 degrees
below zerc. At Omaha 10 degrees BE-.
low is reported The blizzard struck
Kentucky causing much discomfort
and annoyance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
GALLATIN GOES DRY
WITH A wHOOP.

Gallatin, Tenn. Feb. 16-An cleo
ton was held here Saturday for tire
purpose of deciding the whiskey ques.
tion, in which the anti -saloon element
won by a vote of 1865 to 23. The atove
result was received with enthusiasm,
all the town bells and whistles joining
in the great applause.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN.

Louisville, Feb i6-Hon. John X /.
Hendriok will formally open his carr.
Tnign for governor in speech at
Georgetown this afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
BADLY BURNED
Chlld's Clothing Caught Fire in the
Crate Yesterday.
Iajuries Are Not Believed to Be Fatal,
However. BY the Physician.

Rivers the seven yest old daughter
Of man named Gasket, who resides on
Elizabeth street near Fifth. and works
at the iron funsce, was standing noar
the CRATE yesterday when her cloth
ing caught FIRE and badly burned hor
from the waist to the head before the
flames could be extinguished.
DIR. Troutman was called and found
the injuries serious but not neccssari.
ly fatal.
mr.. Thomas Glenn, OF the South
Size fire department, who resides near
by, was coming out of his gate when
the little girl ran out into the street
screaming for help. Her mother was
at the time in the street driving cattle
and ran TO her child is assistance. Mr..
Glenn arrived and helped extinguish
the flames but not until the little girls
back, hips and ears had been badly
burned. The accident happened at
3;l5 o'clock In the afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
the NEW CABINET oFFIoER.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The president
today sent the senate the name Of
George Il. Cortelyou, TO be secretary
of commerce. and labor, the new cabi.
net Office
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16

Chicago, Feb id-williston, n. d.
Is now the coolest spot in the United
States, the temperature there being 4s
degrees below zero.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
INTEKFEREs WITH SCHEDULES

Louisville, Fob. iG-The blizzard
which struck Louisville. Is PLAYING
havoc hers with railroad schedules
a cold wave is due tonight.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16

CHARGED WITH COAL STEAL
ING-Anderson Ellis. oolored, was
arrested this morning in the /. @.
yards for coal stealing. The arrest
was made by Officer Dineen, special
agent for the Louisvi lie division of
tho /. q.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16

Austin, Tex, Feb. i6-rhe snow
In Northern Texas is foot deep.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
MAX REGIS FIGHTS TWO DUEL!

MAX REGIS FIGHTS TWO DUELS
Paris, Feb. l6-Max Regis, the for
mer mayor of Algiers and snti-Semite
leader, took part in two duels and will
figure in two more. The first was
fought with swords, his adversary be-
ing M. La Basdaquerie. It grew cut
of q private controversy. In the Sec
ond encounter pistols were used, and
NJ. Regis exchanged shots with
Jacques Lands. Newspaper criticisms
were responsible for this quarrel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16
THE MARKETS.

FURNISHED ny AKHSz n GILBERT or ruR
PADucAu Commission Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16

Mr.. Ernest Z. Reid OF Clinton was
in the city yesterday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-16

Mr.. Hud strow OF Benton was in
the city today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
LAS VEGAS play GROUND.

Owing to some defects which had to
be remedied, the electric cars did not
start to the Hot Springs yesterday I'M
til 10 o'clock, but from then until 10
o'clock at night the cars were packed
to and from Las Vegas great scenic
play ground, the Hot Springs canyon.
Only W. cars were run, for lack of
motormen, and the traffic in tickets
to and from the Springs taxed their
capacity to the utmost. while not a
few who desired to make the trip
stayed at home rather than be in the
jam. While the cars made the various
trips without mishap or delay it was
demonstrated hat they have not the
capacity to handle the crowds on
special occasions, which defect will
be overcome as sOon as everything
gets to running smoothly.
The Normal band did moi get TO the
Springs until after 4 O'Clock but after
their arrival there, the crowds were
treated to several nicely rendered Sc
ilect.ons, in the park. after which the
boys were invited to the hotel FOR
supper. After partaking of Manager
Talbot's hospitality they rendered
several selections at the hotel, and
then returned to the city, driving
home before 10 o'clock.
1t is topbe hoped that the boys will
continue their entertainments during
the summer, as they add greatly to
the pleasure of the outing parties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
FLORENCE ROBERTS in .~zAzA.

1t is small wonder that Florence
Roberts has scored so heavily in
"Zaza." Both David Belasco and her
self were brought up in the same the
atrical atmosphere of San Francisco.
Each served an apprenticeship under
the actors and stage managers whose
names are household words in the
histronic lexicon. They possess in
like measure the keen intellect, ner-
vous force and naturally intuitive in
%spiratiUn that can alone make a great
author or a famous actress. Their
symathies and friend ship have been
constant since their early California
days. When Mr.. Belasco decided that
Miss Roberts should play the title
role in his world famous play, he
knew wherein he builded. "Zaza" has
made it's reputation and Miss Roberts
has progressed to such a degree that
she is now recognized as n of the
really best actors in the country. The
Belasco & Thai company will present
both play and star at the Duncan
opera house n night, they coming
direct from their extraordinarily sue
cessful two weeks engagement at the
Broadway theatre, Denver.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
THE KlLTIEs.

The Kilties have come and gone,
leaving a very pleasant memory OF
bright music behind them. The organ
ization is altogether unique and alto
gether enjoyable; combining as i
does the band and the vaudeville it is
able to 60 through In evening withut
out the monotony that is usually
one OF the impressions of a band Of
wind Instruments.
The Scots we're appreciated by AL
buquerque music lovers who turned
otu to hear them in both the after
noon and evening and who applaud
ed their music to the echo. BBoth
programs were a mixture of Scotch
melodies, popular music and enough
Of the classic to satisfy the fastidi-
Gus, with a liberal sprinkling of solos
and the very interesting dancing, not
to speak of Davy Ferguson and his
bagpipes. alone well qualified to IN
terrain an audience through an even
observation-disclosures At Duncan
opera house April z. Tickets nov on
sale at Mrs. Warnings, Csc, soc and
75c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
PERSONAL

Mrs. Hewling left today for ST.
Paul, MINI.
Rogue Garcia is in from his VILLAIN
ueva ranch.
Capt. l.. S. Fort returned from the
Ration court Saturday afternoon.
Henry Coke, banker and capitalist,
left today for a three days trip to
Ration.
julius Linde was a passenger into
the city from the mort Saturday af-
ternOon.
Patricio Gonzales made his regular
weekly trip down from Wagon Mound
Saturday.
H. Frore, Denver; M. E. Reynolds,
Trinidad; ]. Harshberger, Liberty;
stop at the New Optic.
Roman Gallegos, chairman of the
board of county commissioners, came
up from San Jose today.
Col. r. G. Head left for Wagon
Mound and Springer where he will
make some cattle DELIVERIES.
Mrs. Edith Kilmer, formerly Miss
Edith Rothgeb, accompanied by her
bouncing baby, arrived today from
Chicago.
Sam Cook, Magdalena; j.. G.
Schmidt, Grants Pass, Ore; C. w.
WdIu, uOi duO, poS ~
Pension.
Ben Lewis returned from New York
and eastern points yesterday. He lett
Mrs. Lewis and son, Simon, in Vlcks-
burg, Miss.
Pat Gonzales, who pushes the edl-
| torial quill on Ell Combate, at Wagon
Mound. returned to the scene OF his
labors, today.
Fireman G. c.. Donahue is home
| from a thirty days lay-off, which was
| pleasantly spent at his old home IN
| South Haven, Michigan.
John Bradshaw has gone to Pnlia-
| delphia and Louis and Wllllam
| Schmidtlop nave returned to their
| home at Pickaway, Ohio.
District Clerk S. L. Romero came
down from Ration yesterday alter
day afternoon, returning there on an
early train this morning.
Mrs. Fred Marshall, wife OF Supt.
Easlay's stenographer, who has peer
visiting her mother in Albuquerque
returned to the city today.
Frank Springer and son, Edward
returned today from Ration and other
Colfax county parts where Edward
bagged about sixty ducks.
J. H. Hicks, Santa Rosa; J. c. Tay-
lor, Great Bend, Kas.; w. j. Jones
Reserve, N. NJ; Juan Aguerre, Mora
put up at the Rawlins house.
Guy Trask. who has been a fireman
on the load here, left today for SAL
Lake. Utah. His wife will leave in a
few days. for the east on a visit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

regular session Friday n continues
growing satisfactorily. five new mem
bers were received and five bright
dollars more in their treasury. Be-
side the regular order of business con-
Quoted in accordance to newly printed
bylaws, other business that should
interest all citizens was suggested,
which will be made known later. A
committee of five aides was appoint
I'd to confer with the city council, as
the Federation does not wish to as
sumo any of their privileges or duties.
A custodian for the parks was sug-
gested, but they will not employ one
until after the coming event, the
Scotch Concert.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
ouick

In response to the appeal OF The
Optic to the public for the Ladies'
Home, The Optic has received
the first donation in the form of a
$40 check, from d. Wintermitz, while
w. w. Rawlins was a close second,
with one of Uncle Sans $40 stamps.
This is a good start, and should be
quickly followed by all who a AFFORD
it.
1t should be remembered that this
worthy institution has not asked a
cent of aid in twelve years. and that
the sum asked for will fit up the
Home in a name to materially add
to its capacity for good. Don't wait
to see who comes up next but send
in your donations at once, as the
quicker the sum is raised the quicker
will it work to the comfort OF the
needy sick.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

The new regulation cheverons and
stripe recently introduced into the
army are: Infantry. light blue. In
stead of white: cavalry. yellow;
artillery. turkey red: hospital service
maroon instead of green. The non.
commissioned officers chevarons IN
all arms of the service are up side
down to the way they were formerly
worn and are only three inches long fl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
TO RE.oRGANlzE.

Adjutant General w. H. Whiteman
arrived in the city last night from
Santa Fe. He is here with the view
of recognizing company x" first
infantry. and It is hoped that the organ
ization will again be effected. 1t is
rumored that Capt. DeCosta will
again be asked to- take the c~aptaincy
of the company, and should he be
prevailed upon to again take up mill
tary duty the success of the company
will be assured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

Mrs. n. B. Hetrick. a health-seek.
er who came here about three months
ago. died Sunday morning at 913
Tilden avenue. of consumption. Her
husband arrived only a few hours be-
fore she died. Besides the husband
the deceased leaves four children,
the Oldest thirteen years Of age. The
remains will be shipped Wednesday
To the home Of the family at Hastings,
Neb.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

School district No. 4 Friday last
held school exercises and planted six
teen trees in front of the school build
ing. More trees will be planted on
Arbor day and the day otherwise cell
ebrated. The grounds of the school
have been graded up and present a
very nice appearance and in the
ours of years as the trees grow
the school will be good to look upon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

honor of Mr.. Holden, the singing evan
gelist. There was a good crowd out,
they taking the electric lars to the
springs, from thence walking up the
canon and spreading their good
things to eat meath shadows of the
pines. The return was made at 4
O'Clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30
CATTLE SANITARY RoARD.

board IS in session this afternoon at
the office of the secretary, J. A. La
Rue. Those members in attendance
are: Col. E. G.. Austen, Mora county;
NJ. N. Chaffin, San Miguel county; w.
G. Barnes, Colfax county; w. H.
Greer Grant county, an Secretary j.
A. La Rue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-30

This Office is in receipt of some
very handsome new job type, the
very latest. and having the best JOB
force in the country is better prepar-
ed than ever to turn out the very
highest quality of work obtainable. II