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Arizona republican., 1903-03-26

Paris, March 25-Major General Hec- tor Me Donald, commanding tie Brit ish forces in CeylOn and one of the foremost officers in the British army, against whom charges based on inn moral acts were filed some time ago, committed suicide at the Regina here. He shot himself in the right temple shortly after noon, and expired few minutes later. The general was alone in his small chamber on the mezzanina floor of the hotel at the time Of the trag agedy. One of the female attendants heard the pistol shot and, opening the door, saw the geceraHs figure sttetch- cd out on the floor with blood gushing from a bullet wound in the head. She ran screaming 10 the balcony over locking the lobby oi the hotel where many guests, including number of ladies were assembled. The proprietor of the hotel was the first to reach the expiring man. Medical help was inn meGiately summoned, but it was found to be useless. death ensuing quickly on the fatal act.
 The commissary Of police was noti- fled, and accompanied by doctor, proceeded to q preliminary investiga- ton. No money or papers of any kind were found in Sir Electors baggage. Two notes written in English were found on q table in his loom. anl these were taken possession of by the au- :horities and it is understood that their contents have no bearing on the suicide. In the generals coat. lying on the bed were folnd some photo graphs.
 The British embassy and consulate were notified later. and Consul General Inelis visited the hotel and took charge Of the body, which was placed on the led. The door was then locked. the consul general taking the key. Tho French officials took possession of the revolver which was one o: nine mili- metres calibre. and apparently new.
 Sir Hector McDCnald arrived in Paris on Friday evening from London, on his way back to Ctylon, where it was understood that an immediate court martial would be held to clear up the charges made against him. On reach ing the hotel at II o'clock al night, he was told that only d small and indifz.s fcrert room was available. He replied that it was quite sufficient He was not accompanied by any aide de camp or valet. lie said he intended to stay only a da yor two ir Paris.
 Little was seen of him after his arri- val. He was, however, in the lobby this morning about noon, and it is be lieved that a newspaper printed in English. containing a resume of the grave charges brought against him and embellishod with the generals portrait in full uniform, came under his attention. He left the lobby going to his room, and the pistol shot followed soon after. No arrangements have yet been mado as to the disposi- tion of the body which is subject to the order oi the British authorities.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
STANDS STILL AT VICKSBURG.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 25.-Another day of fair weather, combined with a diminished rate of rise in the river, has raised high hopes in the hearts of dwellers beside the levees. The most serious feature is the danger that rail- road communication to the north will be severed. For ten miles the tracks are from q foot to eighteen inches under water, with the tide steadily rising. If train service is suspended the people will have no means of getting supplies The river here came to standstill yes terday evening at 5:14 and has remained stationary all day.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26

Oklahoma City, March 25.-Repre- scntatives of the Fl Paso and Okla homa Central railroad, now being sur veyed from Fl Paso to Oklahoma City, stated here today that the road is backed by an eastern road having it's terminal at St. Louis, which is seeking an outlet to the Pacific and that the road will be continued to q point on the Gulf of California
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
GEN MAC DoNALD's. CAREER

London. March 25-The tragic enc of Fighting Mac" who as the son of q Highland ootter rose from the positin Of a drapers assistant to be an honor ed general in the army has caused great surprise, and deep sorrow in Lon-> don. The nature of the offenses with whicf' he was charged has not been generally known, but had been com mon gossip in military circles and all though in the army and among his Highlander comrades and others there is deep grief felt. the feeling is that it vas "better to die thus than face dis honor. Sir Hector Macdonald was
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
WEATHER TO-DAY.

Washington, March 25.-New Mexico arl Showers Thursday and Friday: Wyomirg-Snow and colder Thursday, Friday snow.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
HAD OFTEN FACED DEATH SHRANK FROM DISGRACE Suicide Of M==r General Hector
 Ma %1naId

1e Was One of the Chief Off of the British Arn1v-He Was in Paris on His Way Back to Ceylon to Face in Court Martial Charges of Immorality-He Saw in Paper Picture of Himself Illustrating the Storyo His Ofense-It Was Then He Saw in Pistol the Way Out of His Trouble
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
PEACE WITH IRELAND
 ESTABLISHED AT LAST
The Introduction Of the Much Talked
 of Irish Land Bill

The Greatest Day in the House of Commons in Recent Years-When the Measure Was Accepted by the Irish Members the Government Felt Great Relief, for the Very Existence of the Administration May Have Depended Such Acceptance Liberal Opposition to the Bill.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-26
ACROSS SONORA.

The Plan of the Fl Paso and Okla
 homa Central.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
BILLIARDS. GRASP.
THE SOUTH IN THE GRIP OF TIE
COLD NORTHWEST WINDS.

Louisville, KY, Jan. s-Reports
from portions Of the southwest and
from nearly all parts of Kentucky. in
dictate that the effects of the northwes-
tern blizzard Gre being severely felt
Memphis reports that telegraph and
telephone wires are in a demoralized
condition.
In Louisville the wind was high all
day and at one time blew "a miles an
hour. The wind here and throughout
the state was accompanied at various
times during the day and night by
heavy snow end, the storm partook
largely of the nature of blizzard.
There has been a considerable drop
in temperature throughout the south
west tonight and freezing temperature
is expected in that section by morn
ing.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
COMPROMISE EFFECTED
ANTI.woLCoTT REPUBLICANS
AND DEMOCRATS ORGAN.
IZE COLORADO HOUSE.

Denver, Col, Jan. S-After more
than six hours voting, during which
the division of the vote of the Repub-
loan members, who are in the MAORI
ty, made the election of speaker I'm.
possible, the lower house of the four
teenth general assembly effected a
compromise organization. A combi-
nation was formed between the Re-
publicans opposed to wolcott and the
Democrats. It is said that the agree
ment gives the Republicans the pat
ronsge of the house, but prevents the
unseating Of the eleven Democrats Of
Denver. It is not believed that q
United States senator to succeed Sem
stor Teller can be chosen AZ this SEES
sion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
GOVERNOR 0DELL
ON UNIONS AND THE STATE
MILITIA.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. SIN his mes
sage to the legislature today Governor
Odeil said concerning the national
guard and labor unions;
There have been instances in the
state when employers have discharged
employees because Of their connection
with the national guard, notably in the
case resulting from the Brooklyn rail
road strike. Certain labor unions now
deny their privileges because of mem.
bership in the national guard. This
is blow at constitutional govern
ment. The law at present is made
quate to meet this condition, and it
should be our duty to correct it by
amendment. l believe whatever tends
to lessen the patriotism Of our people
is out of harmony with republican
government, and commend this sub
ject to your consideration with the re-
commentator that such offenses be
made misdemeanors and that adequate
punishment be provided for.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
WILL BE SENT HOME.
DESTITUTE WOMAN CALLS ON
b MAYOR EISER THIS
MORNING.

Mrs. Nancy Simon, who was living
on a houseboat with her husband and
two children until yesterday, when
her husband sold the boat and took
the money, together with little his
wife had, and skipped out, today
called on Mayor Yeiser and asked
for help. She said she was unable to
provide for her children here, and
wanted to go to her brothers., near
Trotter's Landing, Tenn. Mayor Yei-
ser gave her transportation on the
Tennessee, which leaves Saturday and
in the meantime she will be taken
care of by charitable people.
Ii is not Known where her hus-
band went, but is supposed he took
an NJ, O. and st. L. trsin,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
HAS BEEN SLEEPING ONE
HUNDRED DAYS

Centralia, Ill, Jan. s-The one
hundredth day Of the remarkable sleep
OF Miss Dora Meek finds her better
than last week, though showing no
sign of awakening. She has been ST.
lent since September 2s. sleeping
soundly about eighteen hours day
and the remainder of the time sitting
with her head dropping as though
asleep, eyes half shut, apparently
hearing nothing and seeing nothing.
The young woman went to sleep
during the excitement resulting from
lovers quarrel. She takes little
nourishment and is IN fair physical
condition. Medicine and hypnotism
have failed TO arouse her.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
Cause a Washington Belle to Enter
Convent.
Creates Great Sensation in Our
National Capital Social
Circles.
VENEZUELAN CHIEF OFFENDER

Washington, Jan. S-Miss Dorothy
Smart, second daughter Of Colonel
Charles Smart, of the army medical de-
psrtment, now on duty in the Philip
pines, left her home without warning
on Friday last, and entered the convent
of the Sacred Heart at Kenwood, near
Albany, N. Y. The news has created
a profound sensation in social circles
where Miss Smart has been q reigning
belle. Not even her closest friends
knew of Miss Smsrt's intentions, and
for a time it was believed that she had
olopod. Several gentlemen who were
known to be devoted admirers of the
Young woman were suspected as being
n,rtn Of her secret, and the affair
caused great excitement in all the IA
shionable clubs.
Miss Molly Smart, elder sister Of
Miss Dorothy, today solved the nays
terry to her friends by explaining
that the missing belle had entered
the convent, and would soon take the
first steps Of taking the white veil
Of the novice. 1t Is said among
Miss Smart's friends that she left
quietly in order to avoid the very
ardent wooing of q young venezuel-
an lover, Senior o. de Ponte, q son
of the Venezuelan general, and ct
present o cadet at West Point. He
has been the guest Of Senior Angus.
to Pulido. Venezuelan charge dat.
fairies. He was a daily visitor at
the Smart home on Hillysr Place.
Mr.. Pulido himself is a great admir-.
err Of Miss Dorothy. but when he saw
the affections Of his young friend seri-
ously involved he calamity withdrew
his suit.
While Miss Dorothy took the decis-
i've step secretly no pressure from her
family or elsewhere will be brought
to change her determinatfon. Sheis Of
age, and capsule Of choosing for her
self, although her methods to rid her
self Of the attentions of tine many dis
tinguished men in her train are novel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
JEFFRIVS AND CORBEYl
California Club Offers Them a Purse
$4,000.
Corbett Is Anxious for q Go at
Jeffries.


A Buffalo special says: The offer Of
a purse of Gao, 900 made by the Hays
Valley Athletic club of San Francisco
for contest between Corbett and JEFF
ries was good news to Corbett, who Is
appearing here this week at Shea's
theater. Corbett has been waiting
snxiously for an offer to fight Jeffries
He said yesterday that II the Hays
Valley club would forwsrd the articles
he would sign right away. This is
the first offer for fight between jeff
ries and myself, and am ready to
sign, +" said Corbett. ~ presume JEFF
ries will evsde the question by say
ing that better inducements ought to
be forthcoming. Let Jetfries come to
the front"
1t is understood that the Fort Erie
club will also make bid for the con-
test.
"All that's left for Jeffries IL to
fight" said Corbett 81 have made q
better showing against him than any
other man, and am ready to dsht him
In June. I'll accept all the offers
that are made, and will let Jeffries
take his pick "
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
A MORGAN EPITAPH.
1.-The Bookman. }

(The Bookman.)
Some time ego an English periodi'
cal published an epitaph which 1t pro-
posed as a suitable one TO be carved
upon Mr.. J. Pierp ont Morgan's monu-
ment whenever the need for such an
inscription should arrive. This epitsph
was originally in four lines, but an
accomplished friend of ours has con-
densed it into two, thereby enhanc-
ing its point and neatness. We give
1t below in its revised form:
"He rests beneath the earth he made
his own,
And God once more is running
things alone"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
THURSDAY. JAN. 8, 1908.
DAILY THOUGHT.

IAN act Of kindness,a word OF sym
pathy may render the whole life diff
ferent from what 1t would otherwise
have been. There are crises in many
o life when the course it shall take
for veal or woe depends upon q slight
infiuenoe--almost . single word. How
careful. then, should we be that our in
fiuence may at all times be in the
right direction. sasr i,sYs
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
GROCERY BURdLARIzED
JOHN MOORE VISITED BY
THIEVES LAST EVENING.

John Moore's grocery on South Sew
enth street was entered by burglars
last night, the back door being brok.
en-. Two dollars and thirty cents in
money was taken from the drawer
and ten bottles of pale ale" and
some tobacco, cigars and canned
goods The police have been working
on the case, but thus far have not
caught the suspected thieves
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
MDIANOLA FARCE
Administration Adheres to Order
Closing Office.
Some Startling Information May Be
Given Out.

Washington, Jan. 8 The end Of the
Indisnola, Miss, postoffice case is not
yet in sight. From reliable sources it
is learned that the administration
takes the view that there was suffici.
emit justification for closing the office.
Hints ARE made that officials have
some sort of startling private informa-
tion that is being held up the sleeve
What this is no one on the outside
knows.
The letter Of SIP. Chapman to SEN
ator McLaurin of Mississippi, giving
the side Of the Indianols people, was
read today with considerable interest
by southerners in Washington, and ellie
tied much favorable comment. 1t be-
comes more apparent all the while
that the situation in the mississippi
town has been exaggerated by some
one. and it may be that the president
will finally disclose the source of the
information on which he acted.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

The school board is kicking over the
amount Of coal consumed IN the
schools and talking of curtailing 1t,
while the pupils are complaining Of
colo rooms and freezing atmosphere.
II will ba interesting to note which
will prevail, the trustees, who don't
have to suffer from the cold, or the
children, who do.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
TIES LOST.
ROUGH TINE REPORTED AT
JoPPA FROM THE WIND.

River men in the city today report
high winds for two days at Jopps,
and state that from what they could
learn there has been considerable loss
of ties by the sinking Of the barges.
There are a great many barges load.
cd there on account of the inability to
get freight cars, and the wind played
havoc with some OF them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
DOUBLES ITS STOCK
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COM
PANY WILL INCREASE
TO $500. 900, 900.

Philadelphia. Jan. s-The call for the
annual meeting OF the stock holders OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
to be held March 10, issued yesterday,
contains a notification that the share.
holders will be asked to authorize an
increase In the capital stock to more
than s4oo, 900, 900, or nearly double the
amount now outstanding. The fol.
lowing official statement was issued
from the conpany's Office last night;
1.-THE object of the notice to stock
holders is to provide sufficient work
ing capital for the future and give the
board power TO issue the same, from
time to time. as the corporate needs
of the company may require. The
present outstanding capital stock is
about t203, 900, 900, and about 1885,.
900, 600 more has to be reserved for
the convertible bonds that were issued
last year, making about sass, 900 0oo
in all and leaving only about els. 900,
900 OF surplus stock available.
1t is therefore deemed prudent to
do now what was done about thirty
yaers ago; that is, in 1878, when the
stockholders practically authorized
the stock to be increased to about
double the amount then outstanding,
to be issued at such times as It may
be needed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

II was an awful thing for the large.
domineering two or three school teach.
ers to insult the poor, timorous board
of education. Probably, however. II
the board viii not cry the teachers
will be better next time and not hurt
its tender feelings.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

1t appears there is going to be a
state primary for the nomination of
Democratic officers after all Beck
ham is a sure winner. from indica-
lions. and the machine is going to
run ovor the other fellows bag and
baggage.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

Col. W. J. Bryan, whose name has
been seen in print occasionally in the
United States in recent years, has
gone 80 Mexico to talk. He has ex-
hausted his hot air ia ctory here in a
futile effort to prevent something
that the people have carried out any
how, and has discreetly gone where
he is not known, to talk. He is
quoted in the dispatches as having
said that IL he were o citizen Of
Mexico he would oppose the gold
standard. So would any other Pop
ulist He opposed il here, and the
principle has grown stronger ever
since. His hot air in Mexico may
fool them for awhile, but IL they'll
Just come to the United States and
look at us under gold standard and
read the official reports of the vast in
Grease in every kind of business last
year and of the great things we did,
they'll only laugh at Mr.. Bryan, as
sensible people in this country do.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

President Roosevelt will probably
open the Indianola postoffice when he
thinks the people are willing to be
good. Some of the residents. Of that
section have undertaken the job, APP
parently, of changing Uncle Sans
way Of doing business and have or
dered the colored postal clerks to take
other routes. If they would act more
reasonably in some sections they
wonld have less cause for complaint
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

II there is anything in q usntity the
First Kentucky district ought to be
adequately represented in the house
after March 4. Fe1-f
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
EXCITEMENT DIES OUT.

Indianols, Miss, Jan. s-This COM
munity has settled down, and is now
pursuing the even tenor Of its way.
The excitement occasioned by the clos
ing Of the postofiice has died down,
aud the people are waiting develop
ments with benign philosophy. For
the present the arrangements now ex-
ietent for handling the mail will be
continued, and IL they prove unsatis-
factory, q mass meeting will be held
when the whole question will be re-
viewed, and definite action taken look
ing to the reinstatement Of the post
office. A committee Of three leading
citizens will be appointed to go to
Washington to confer with the sens-
tors and representatives in congress
from this state, and the matter pushed
theoretically from that vantage point.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
WITH THE SICK.

Miss Fannie Carney of West JEFF
erson street is i'll.
Mrs. Ed Ballowe OF South Fifth
street Is on the sick list.
Mrs. e. W. kirkpatrick of West
Jackson street, is ILL., E
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08

Mrs. Margaret Bridges of Golconda
is guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ohas
Abbott.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
December 81, 1902.
RESOURCES.

A dividend OF 8 per cent. vast
after January 10. mi
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-08
LIABILITIES.

his day declared, payable on and
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-29

Ferst and Miss NJ. Haylow gave a
very pleasing duet "Sunbeams and
Shadows" A piece for eight hands,
THE Tramway Galop," was we'll play
ed by Misses L. Willard, Neil Wolff,
S. Black and Cecile Solomons. The
other numbers, all of which were en-
joyable, were Roses" by Misses Hay
low and Graybill: THE Trio" by
Misses Goette, Kearney and Ly-
saught a polka, by Misses N. Hay
low, Adams, Murphy and Brown;
Golden Rod Polka" by Misses Bo-
han, Logan, Heffernan and Morrissey;
and the "Bugler's Galop," by Misses
Rossignol, Morrissey, Kehoe and Feu-
ger
Miss Nellie Haylow and Miss ].
O'Leary each gave clever recitation.
and Miss Mary Bohan sang very pref
tily. won't You Play House With
Me?" A delightful song by the class
was, Echoes"
Perhaps the most charming num-
Der on the programme was a song by
the very little folks, who entered, each
holding a big doll In her arms, and
made a most attractive picture as they
sang. Miss Alice Price, not a very
big girl herself, was the accompanist
and performed her task remarkably
well. This closed the recital, which
was an unusually entertaining one,
and spoke well for the training of the
pupils.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-29
THE COLLEGE AID SOCIETY.

A collar sale for the benefit of the
College Aid Association will be held
this afternoon in the vacant store on
Bull street, next to the Woman's Ex-
change. 1t is desired that all members
will attend, accompanied by their
friends. Ice cream, ices, and cake will
be sold, and there will be, besides the
collars, several other pretty articles.
The water color, painted by Mrs. ]. L.
Graham, and the pen and ink sketch,
by Mrs. Caroline Goodwin O'Day, will
be awarded.
The annual meeting of the associa-
ton was held yesterday afternoon. and
il was decided to ask the associate
members to meet in the drawing room
of the De Soto tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock so that the report of this
years work may be submitted to
them. Since March, the number of as
sociate members has doubled, and 1t
is hoped that many who attend the