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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
scHWAB BREAKS THE BANK.
Former President of Steel Trust
Is at Monte Carlo.

Paris. Feb. IA dispatch from Monte
Carlo reports that Charles NJ. Schwab. the
former head of the United Steel Corpora
ton. to-day broke the bank at one of the
tables.
The steel magnate is said to have been
doing some sensational gambling, and has
attracted the attention of the crowds. who
watch his play regularly.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
the Excelsior Springs Company. Later
ne worked for the Kansas City Times.
AVOID CHEAP THIMBLES.
Those Composed of Lead are Very
Uu -

A soreness in what Is called the thimble
finger, and even serious Inflammation. is
sometimes caused by the use of cheap
thimbles.
These thimbles, which are composed Of
lead or something eQualiy INJURIOUS may
but they are not safe. says Home Notes.
Silver thimbles are the best. but for those
for whom they prove too expensive MOTH
ing Is better than thimbies of highly burn
ished steel.
By a person who gains her living with
the needle a steel thimble is always liked,
for It will outlast two or three Of the
more expensive silver.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
Funeral of Mrs. Perry.

The body of Mrs. Lucy A. Perry. who
died at her home. No. 1909 Palm street.
Brief services were held at the grave in
Mcntrose Cemetery. Mrs. Perry was Il
sister of Mrs. C. w. Seawell and James
NJ. Miller of Greenville. H.. and Mrs A.
10. Pogue of ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
PROPOSE 100000 FERRY.
Scheme to Move Cars Across Chi.
cago River and Canal.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago. H., Feb. G.-With a proposed
capital of s1,coe.0 600. a company is being
formed to organize and operate a car ferry
and lighterage system of boats on the
Chicago and Calumet rivers and the
Drainage Canal.
The promoters claim that, placIne ths
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
Andy Ryan Is Dead.

SPEIIAb
r~,Inonkeeper and former fireman. who was
well known IN Kansas City because of his
association with John Kennedy. h train
nectediv last light at the home of his sis
Ter. Mrs, Samuel Scaboldt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28

Mrs. Maggie ManZer. tile bullet entering
the left side Just above the heart.
He then turned the weapon on himself
and sent n bullet into his own body. Both
are i'll a critical condition and are not
expected to recover.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
s,,.oo-ROUND TRIP-s15.cO.

TO TENAS AND SOUTHWEST.
VIA IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE. e.
March list and 18th. Full particulars at City
Ticket Office, $. e. cor. Sixth and Oiive SITS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28

The Ladies, Section Of the, Social Turn
verein will give n euchre at their han.
corner Thirteenth and Monroe streets.
THURSDAY, March 3. Playing begins at Q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
shooting at Anna, III.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Anna. ILL.,, Feb. G.-EdwarJ Massey last
night ahot and perhaps fatally wounded
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28

Bright scarlet is worn with brown and
a bow OF scarlet tulle or taffeta Is added
to the neck. This is often worn with
black. Yellow is worn with brown and.
tan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
VIOLENT BREAK
IN MAY WHEAT.
Panic Swept Over Chicago Pit
and Brokers Sold Regard
less of Price.
QUICKLY DECLINED e. CENTS.
Recovery From $1.01 IL 10 sl-0i
Was Followed by Profit-Tak-
ing Which Forced Closing
Price Down to Sl.N35S.
NFTEEILG srErLAL

RFFIISJIG SPECIAL
Chicago. Feb. 27,-ru" oc the most Vto-
lent breaks in Tho recent history Of the
Board of Trade occurred in the wheat pit
d. shortly before the close of the trading to
day. May wheat had been soft all during
The session. but the loss in price was not
considerable. Suddenly, shortly before
noon, n panic swept over the pit, and
brokers sold regardless of price
May wheat broke from around S-05 to
s1.0l1a in fifteen minutes. Then came an
equally quick recovery To Sl.4t. At this
point there was some proft-taking, and
the market closed easy at sle3ss. The
best price made during the day vas
81 o5A at the opening.
July wheat and the coarse grains shared
only moderately in the decline. July
wheat, old style, opened at &c. down to
s6tic, n soon after recovered TO 91Sc.
the high point Of the day. The break late
IN the session carried the price off to
96l2c, and the close was at 97isc 20 size.
May corn WAS comparatively steady.
Opening at 5s5sc to 661ac. it advanced to
53iac. and declined to S14c. closing at
565sc. the opening price
May oats held between 45c and 45sc all
DAY. closing at ass.
The break in May wheat shows the nerv-
OILS and artificial state of the market Bear
traders are now talking of dollar wheat
much as bulls did a week ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
STREET CORNER PAY STATION.
Innovation in Telephone Service
Established in Dallas.

Dallas. Tex, Feb. 27.-Dallas is the first
place in the country to adopt the street
corner pay-station telephone system. The
Southwestern Company has established
several in the business center, which are
being literally patronized. Little silver
gray metal boxes, placed on upright stand
ards. equipped With connections with the
talk with the same convenience as If in an
office.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
Wheat SIumps in London.

SPECIAL BY CABLE. .
London Feb. |.-The slump in wheat
continues. II is from Cd to Cd lower to-
day. D.,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-28
CHILDREN WILL CELEBRATE
LEAP-YEAR BIRTHDAYS.
Agnes kOrtc and George Owen Were
Born ON February
-, 1896.

Although S years old, Agnes Korte. No.
i2}0 Biddle street, and George Owen, No.
2aO6A Louisiana avenue, Will celebrate
their second birthdays Tomorrow. The
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
Some Fine Potatoes.

Mr.. j. 7. Utterback, the we'll
known market gardener, who lives
on Cane Run avenue, left at the
Democrat office Wednesday a sack
of the bandsomest Irish potatoes
our eyes ever beheld. There were
twenty-four Iotates in the sack,
and they measured full peck. One
of the potatoes measured Twelve
inches in circumference, Mr.. Utter
back has2 acres of these potatoes and
it is claimed by everyone that he
will get 1000 bushels from the two
acres. He has already sold about
forty bushels at 81 per bushel. -
Harrodsburg Democrat.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Baptist Church-Salem, first Satur-
day morning and Sunday following, Ell
der ]. r. Turpin, supply Powell's Val
ley, second Saturday and Sunday, Ell
der Turpin, pastor; Bowen, fourth Sat
urday and Sunday, Elder j. 7. Turpin,
pastor.
Christian Church--Services at Clay
City fourth Sunday, Elder L. j. Rey-
nolds, pastor; Hardwick's creek third
Sunday.
Methodist Church-Rev. ]. o. Craw-
ford, pastor; first Sunday preaching at
Clay City morning and evening and sec
ond and fourth Sunday nights second
Sunday at Hardwick's creek in the
morning and Saturday night preceding
Third Sunday at Shiloh both morning
and evening fourth Sunday, preaching
at Jackson's Chapel in the morning and
on Saturday night before; Sunday
school at all the churches.
Presbyterian Church-Seviccs atClay
City the third Sunday, at Stanton the
fourth. Preaching at each place both
morning and evening. Rev. A. Irwin,
pastor.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
An Ordinance.

Whereas, there is general demand
for bridge crossing Red river at some
point entering Clay City by our citi-
zens, and,
Whereas, the same seems to be of
great necessity to the proper growth
of our city, Therefore,
Be it Resolved, that this body take
definite action by providing for the con-
struction of such structure through the
manifestation of interest on the part of
citizen in substantial way. To this
end the ordinance below follows.
The CRY Council of Clay CRY, NY. do
Ordain as follows:
Sec. 1. That $1,000 of the revenue
coming into the City Treasury during
the remainder of the year 1904 shall be
set aside for the construction of an iron
bridge crossing Red river at or near the
present crossing at Waltersville the
same to be used for no other purpose,
save that of constructing the bridge I;
provided, however, that this amount is
supplemented by cash subscription
of from 81 900 to 81 800, to be paid at
time when the Council may elect,
and the bridge is assured.
See. III. That a certain per cent. of
all collections from taxes or otherwise
may be held as reserve in Treasury to
nav balance the city may owe on bridge.
Sec. III. That when the amount pro-
vided for above is subscribed and made
good, the Mayor and Clerk are author
lied to advertise for bids for the con-
struction of said bridge and award or
reject same with the approval of the
council,
This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after publication.
j. II TERRY, Attest: J. +. Burgher,
Mayor. Clerk.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
Irvine Items.
Irvine Herald

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Riddell on the 18th inst, girl.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Smethers on the oath inst, at
Miller's Creek, a IL pound boy.
1t was reported here yesterday
that j. B. Rice, a prominent
farmer of Station Camp, was at
the point of death. His illness is
presumably caused by eating
peas, causing cholera morbus.
S. r. ID. X. Watson, aged 80
years, died at his home at Cobb
Hill Saturday after lingering
illness of several months. He
was a prominent either having
served many years as magistrate
in the Miller's creek precinct al
so as deputy sheriff for the coun-
ty. He was the father of many
children
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
SeedIess APPLES on Exhibition

Severed bushels of seedless APP
pies from Colorado are on eXhibi-
ton at the Worlds Fair. This i'm
proved seedless apple, like the seed
less orange, in Their esult of the SCI
entific work of horticulturists. The
apple tree is blossomless and the
fruit is free from worms and hardy
enough to endure the severest frost.
The blossomless feature of the new
tree is one of its most striking pc
culiarities and will make it ia
vorite with fruit growers, especially
in cold climates. Already seedless
apple nurseries have been started
in several States, and seedless APP
pie buds are in great demand.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
Injured by Falling From Train.

A man giving his name as James
Wilson narrowly escaped instant
death Tuesday afternoon by falling
form the rear end of an L. & +.
passenger train near Rosslyn.
Wilson, who was under the in
fuenc of liquor, boarded the train
at Stanton and stood on the rear
platform of the rear coach. He is
subject to fainting spells and was
attacked by one of these spells
shortly after the train left Stanton.
He fell from the platform to the
track as the train was running at the
rate. Of about 20 miles. His face
was cut badly. He was picked up
and carried on the train again. but
became so violent that he had to be
put off at Bowen.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
CLAY CITY, KY, THURSDAY JULY 7, 1904

B. Simpson, who has bought his
hooks ladders and etc.
The ladies of the Powell's Val
ley Baptist church will give an
ice cream supper at the church
Saturday night the proceeds of
which will go for the benefit of
the church. Saturday and Sun
day are regular preaching days
at the church.
The colored folks of Clay Citv
had their picnic Monday as adj
vertised. They had a "hullaba-
In" of a time. The one Charlie
Holly, of Indian Fields, accident
ally shot himself while handling
a pistol. Several scraps are said
to have taken place during the
day.
The enterprising managers of
the Fourth of July picnic got out
a paper called the "Picnicer" on
their day. 1t was a neat little
sheet filled with local advertis-
ing and reading matter. The pa
per was distributed gratuitously
among the people. If you didn't
get a copy call for one at the
TINES office.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
American Book Company Wins.

The state school book commission
this morning adopted for five years
the list of school books submitted
by the American Book Company, of
Cincinnati, for use in the common
schools, that list having received
the votes of over one hundred of the
county boards of the state.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
bic for Judge Parker, of New
York.
Are You far Sighted?

Must you hold the book or paper
at arms length to get the proper TO-
Gus. If so a careful examination
now and the use of proper glasses
will set you right. There is worse
trouble ahead if you fail to note
warning. w. 7. WEBB, Optician.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
OVERFLOW LOCALS.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Easter, Wednesday, July 6, a
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shattuck,
Of Lexington, are visiting rela-
tives in the city.
w. T. Stringer left Tuesday
for Indiana where he contem-
plates locating with his family.
He will be succeeded in the paint
ing business in Clay City by d.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
Desirable House for Sale.

We have listed with US a desira-
BILE two-story residence with four
rs 100 feet lots, located in the
upper portion of town. This house
contains Z roome with the required
out buildings. Is nice home for
some one with little money. For
particulars, Cali At this office.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
True to the r1inute

is the way your watch should keep
time. If it doesn't it "needs fix
ing" You should take it to w. T..
Webb at one, and have him repair
it for you. A guarantee of one year
goes with all work.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
An Ordinance.

Whereas, tn; Lexington & Eeastern
Railway hes kctea an overhea I'd bridge
across their lihe of railroad in the town
of Clay City, with the understanding
that the present grade crossing at the
eastern end of the cut of said railroad
through said city should be closed up,
therefore
Be it Ordained by the Board of COun-
cH of Clay CRY
That the Street Committees report
of acceptance of said overhead crossing
be now accepted, and that said over
head crossing be hereafter be kept in
repair and maintained by said city,
and that the grade crossing at said rail-
road at the eastern end Of the cut in
said city be now closed.
J. II. TERRY, Attest u. f. BURGHER,
Mayor Clerk.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07
Black Creek Lime
Works
R. S. NOEL, Proprietor.
CLAY CITY, KY.

Unslackend Lime in any quanti-
ty. Will sell to dealer or consumer
at Lowest Prices. Will deliver at
Clay City or sell at the kilns. 9-20
Lime 65 cents per barrel at the
kilns or rs cents delivered at Clay
City.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07

This the place you looking orShimfesses old stand.
Enjoying larger share public than before
the the general public the fact
that received my Spring Goods and better
prepared comply with the demands of
es My stock is large and fresh, embracing everything found
Lowest Prices
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07

Sewing machine needles at w.
T. Webb's. All makes and sizes.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07

For SALE.-Good Buggy and Sad
die Mare. Mrs. Frank Payne.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1904-07-07

The National Democratic Con-
vention is in session at St. Louis,
and the outlook is very favora-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17

the Far East is smaller than was sup
posed from the newspaper accounts.
The entire northeast has been denudcd
of soldiers Confirmation comes from
other sources that Overestimates have
been made.
Equality Far OF.
The St. Petersburg correspondent Of
the National Zeitung" OF Berlin de-
clares it IS known and admitted 1t win
be long time before the Russians are
able TO confront the japanese on equal
terms
He adds that everything that has been
asserted regarding the perfected con-
centration of 100000 or 400. 600 Russians
now stands condemned as idle boasting
The troops between Lake BaikaI ana
Port Arthur and Vladivostok would be
probably overestimated at 275O00 OF
these oisprOpOrtiOnately large nambs-<
are occupied IN guarding the communal
cations, which demand increasing at
tentiD-.
Concentrated Force $4,000.
The forces concentrated between Lao
Yang and Mukden probably do not ex-
ceed S0.O00. The task of removing and
destroying immense stores in various
parts of southern Manehuria involved the
Russian forces in great misfortune. 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17
Port Arthur Garrison
Willing to Surrender

SHANGHAI. May 17.-Natives from
Port Arthur state that the Japanese are
vigorously besieging that place day and
night by land and sea.
These natives are of opinion it will
DC difficult for the Russians to retain
possession of Port Arthur much longer.
The Japanese have destroyed seventy
miles of the railway in the neighbor-
hood of Pulantien.
Hammering Away.
According to the latest news received
here from other sources the japanese
are still bombarding Port Arthur AMI
Ldiny. The Russian troops are isav-
ing Dalny. and the troops in Port Ar
thur are reported to be dissatisfied and
willing 10 surrender.
Sixty Japanese transports have been
sighted In Deep Bay. near Dalny, and
heavy firing has been heard in Kinchow
Bay.
The Russian officers at Mukden have
compelled the Chinese there to disarm..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17
DECLARED INSANE,
BUT NOBODY'S FOOL
William Duffy Escapes Trial for Muir
derous Assault-Answers
Like a Lawyer.

William Duffy. otherwise known as
William J. O'Brien, the former Union
soldier, who on March last went TO
the War Department and shot ana
wounded Robert Manning and Arthur
Weicker, clerks employed there. was
today declared to be of unsound mind.
Justice Wright recommitted him 10
st. Elizabeth's Hospital for the Insane.
At the time Duffy assaulted the clerks
at the War Department he was an in
mate of st. Elizabeth's Hospital, on
parole.
Duffy was indicted by the grand Jury
for assault with intent to Kill. The
result of the proceedings today. how
ever, precludes the probability of his be.
ing called to trial for the offense for a
long time. " ever.
After the physicians who made an ex-
animation of Duffy's mental condition
had testified that he is of unsound mind
he. at his own request, made a state
ment in his own behalf
While the statement was of a rambling
nature. when Duffy was questioned
either by the court or by counsel for
the Government. he showed cunning
ness which made it apparent that he is
not entirely ignorant of the seriousness
of the charge for which he stands in
dicted
The Government. he said had nothing
to show upon which to imprison him.
Dr. William A. White, superintendent
of St EIizabeths Hospital for the In
sane; DR.. Stack. assistant superintend-
ent: DIT. ID. X. Shute. physician at the
District Jail, each testified that Dufry
is of unsound mind. They agree that
he Is suffering from delusionaI insanity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17
RUSSIAN ARMY INADEQUATE
AND DISSENSION IN CAMP

LONDON, May 17.-Of the progress of
the advance toward Liao-Yang the only
official statement is contained in a dis
patch from General Plug reiterating
that a considerable section of the Jap
anese main army is concentrated north
west of Takushan, and is supposed TO
be moving toward a point beyond Hal
cheng. He says the advance from Feng-
wang-chen9 toward Liao-Yang has been
marked by indecision. but this informa-
ton is not later than May 13.
The general staff in St. Petersburg
has been informed. according TO Paris
newspaper. that General kurokfs army
is only moving on LiaoYang at the
rate OF six miles daily. owing TO the
badness OF the roads and frequent skir-
mishes with Cossacks. 1t is predicted
great battle is not so imminent as
imagined.
Friction in Russian Camp.
The stories of friction between General
Kuropatkin and Admiral Alexieh are re-
vived. 1t is stated in Paris that the
latter has telegraphed TO the Gear COM
planning General Kuropatkin ignores his
orders.
The st. Petersburg correspondent or
the Telegraph says it is now admitted
that the number OF Russian troops in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17
TIES CHILD
TO HER BODY AND
LEAPS INTO RIVER
Bent on Suicide, Like Tiger at Bay She
Drives Off Two Swimmers Going
to the Rescue.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 17.-With a
pretty little four-year-old blonde girl
bound to her body with bands of linen,
a handsome brunette woman, apparent
ly twenty-five or thirty years old, was
seen TO leap over the Rich Street bridge
into the Scioto River at $50 o'clock this
morning. Two men who were approach
ing from opposite ends OF the bridge,
were attracted by the demOnstrations
of affection between the woman and
child as the supposed mother stood
against the railing guarding the bridge
sidewalk at the outer edge with the lit
tie girl in a sitting position on the rail.
The woman was kissing the child ana
the little girls face was beaming with
smiles as she gleefully chuckled and
nestled her face and flaxen curls among
the raven locks of the woman.
Then there suddenly came a change
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17

although the Tartar general protested
against such action.
CHICAGO. May 1.-THE News" pub
fishes the following from its corr'sspon-
dent 81 CheefOo:
Leaving the vicinity OF Dalny on Sat
urday afternoon, when the japanese had
competed their operations, the dispatch
boat FaWn sailed south and spent sun
day among the MiataO Islands, which lie
IN the Laotishan Channsl. between Port
Arthur and TengchOw. on the Shantung
Peninsula
Searching Among Islands.
1T seems there is probably some truth
in the persistent Chinese ru1eors that
several Russian destrOyers have man
aged to get out OF Port Arthur, as Jap
anese gunboats and torpedo boats were
searching among the islands all day.
While cruising early this morning
heavy firing was heard OF Port Arthur
The Fawn ran in as near as IL dared,
but owing TO the mist was unable 10
see anything. Later a fleet of japanese
destroyers was met coming out The
commander. however. declined TO give
any definite information"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-17

in the expression &C the womans face,
from smiles 10 fixed determination, and
as the shadow spread over her counte-
nance she, like a fash, mounted the
guard rail and threw herself and the
pinioned child into the waters, some
thirty-five feet below.
The men rushed over an abutment.
plunged into the river and swan from
opposite shores toward the center of
the stream, to attempt to rescue the
woman and child.
At the approach of succor the woman
became as a tigress at bay and fought
the men with apparent superhuman
strength. So ferOcious was her defense
that TO save their own lives the men
had to put back to shore and allow the
woman and child to go down to their
death.
Their bodies, which were later recov-
cred from the river. have not yet been
identified Both were well dressed.