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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
Claiming the East Tennessee
Company Operates Illegally.
Asks That 1t Be Ousted and That
$4,000 Profits Be Refunded
the City.
SUIT AMOUNTS To LITTLE


The city of PaducAh this morning
flied suit against the East Tennessee
Telephone Company in circuit court
here asking tlrat it be prohibited from
operating in Paducah, and for judg-
ment against it for $50, 900 claimed
as the profits il has made since II has
been in business here.
The attorneys for the city are J. @.
Flournoy, Cecil Reed, City Solicitor
E. H. Puryear and Attorney General
Hays, and they allege tina the COM
pany hasn't . franchise, which the
company has never claimed to have.
The general opinion is that the suit
is nothing but tempest in teapot.
One of the city officials admitted
today that the company's &C.
tion in testing the license ordinance
was the main reason the suit today
was brought, indicating that malice
rather than the belief that the COM
pany has violated the law, promp ted
the suit.
Attorneys Wheeler, Hughes and
Berry represent the East Tennessee
Telephone company, and it was given
out at their Office today that the COM
pany has always been operating under
legal grant or charter given years
before there was such thing as
franchise, and the court of appeals has
decided in several similar cases tina.
such concerns did not have to secure
franchise when the new constitution
went into effect
Even should it be proven, however.
that the company operated without
franchise contrary to law, the fact
that the compay has operated in Pa
ducah all these years without the
city's ever claiming it was operating
illegally, would give ii legal right
to continue. 1t will, be shown, and
shown quickly, they claim, that the
company is doing business legally in
the city of Paducah. The main
incentive for the suit is to get even
with the company for filing the writ
of prohibition against the city to
prevent the collection Of two licenses,
it is further claimed. Or possibly the
city expects to bluff the company into
paying the 81 each on the poles with
out protest.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
CAIRO OFFICIALS
VISIT PADUCAH
Mayor Winters and Chief of PO-
lice Price Here.
They Are Being Shown About Padu-
cab and Accorded Every
Hospitality.
DOING" THE CARNIVAL. TOO

Mayor Claude Winters, chief O.
Police ben Price. and Alderman ]. H
Muloahy, of Cairo, arrived this morn
ing to attend the Paducah carnival.
They were met at the train b,
Chief of Police James Collius who has
been busy today showing them about
the city in a oarrisge. Mayor Yeisei
and other public officials have also
paid their respects to the visitors
who will be shown through the carni-
val by the officials of the city.
Chief of Police Price, of Cairo and
President Charles Reed, of the Pa.
ducah board of aldermen. fought in
the same regiment in the civil wal
and renewed acquaintance today and
discussed old times. 1t is singular
fact that both served in the same regi
ment and are now both aldermen.
The distinguished visitors from
Cairo have received a warm welcome,
and if all the Cairo people are like
they are, Paducah would like to have
them all come up and either visit OF
reside permanently.
They were much impressed with the
size and progress of Paducae, of which
they were shown . great deal In the
forenoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
WASHINGTON AsTIR.

Washington, ID. O., May 20-A
moving picture machine supposed to
have been hired to make a picture to
be used 70 stir up race prejndice. aud
feeling against President Roosevelt in
the south. Is the latest thing to be
talked of here. II is claimed that yes
terday near the White House, which
locality was selected 10 make the pic
ture seem genuine. q supposed negro
fell to the pavement and n man made
up 10 resemble President Roosevelt,
rushed to the rescue and helped him
mp. thon Offering him q cigar and
tipping his hat to him. All this trans
pred in front of moving picture ma
chine. ana as soon as the incid dent
was over all concerned entered car
riages that were In waiting and drove
away. II is reported that the man
who impersonated the president was
Lew pookstader, the minstrel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
Her SANDER Suit Against Faith
er Auer Appealed.
Did Not Amend After Demurrer Was
Sustained-Police Court
Proceedings.
NEWS IN THE OTHER COURTS

The case of Mrs. r. Feast against
Rev. Auer was today finally dismissed
and the courts ruling on the demurrer
was appealed TO the court of appeals.
The plaintiff, Mrs. florence Feast,
sued the minister for $1,000 for al
legged slanderous words. and the de-
murrer of the defendant to the petit
tion was sustained, but the plaintiff
was given leave to amend her petition,
which she did not do. The court this
morning absolutely dismissed the Pc
tition and the plaintiff then took an
appeal on the action In sustaining the
demurrer. The plaintiff and defend
ant reside at St. Johns. this county,
and Father Auer is priest at the Cath
olic church there.
The case of Given Clark G. Co.
against the I. c., was continued.
W. X. Ledbetter was this morning
given Judgment against the Padu-
cab Cooperage Co. for s91.s5 for tim
Der he sold the defendant. The judy
ment was for the entire amount the
plaintiff asked for.
The motion of the plaintiff for a
new trial in the case of l.. A. Becker
& Co. against W. F. Alvey was over.
ruled and an appeal granted.
The case of the Illinois Canning 90.
against Livingston was dismissed.
The two cases Of w. j. Hendrick
against the Paducah Coal and Mining
Co. were dismissed without prejudice.
He sued for fee for negotiating the
sale Of bids for the defendants.
In the case Of John @. Lovett
against Felix Rudolph, administrator
Of W. d. Pace, the jury returned q
verdict of $3.50 for the plaintiff for
services rendered W. d. Pace in the
suit of Jennie Downs against W. d.
Pace.
Pace employed Attorney Lovett to
represent him in the case where the
plaintiff was suing for services as q
nurse. She wanted 81 900 and Lovett
won the case for the defendant who
later died and Lovett received no fac.
Rudolph was appointed administrator
and Lovett sued for his fee of $3.50
which the jury gave him.
The jury in the case of Edmund
Moore against George O. Wallace &
Co. yesterday afternoon late brought
in verdict for the plaintiff awarding
him $3.50 damages for injuries sus.
tanned in an accident at the Alden
Knitting mills. Moore was employed
in the mills and while riding on an
elevator was injured by the elevator
falling two stories. The boy asked for
$4,000. Attorney r. T. Lightfoot
represented the plaintiff and Wheeler,
Hughes and Berry the defendant.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
WILL ACCEPT
REV. MURRAY'S FRIENDS SAY
He WILL NOT DECLINE.

Baltimore, Md, May 20-The Rev.
DR.. John G. Murray, just elected
Episcopal bishop of Kentucky, has
returned from New York. It is an
open secret among his friends that
DR.. Murray will accept the new honor,
and it is expected that his letter Of
acceptance will at once be forwarded
to the Kentucky diocese. DR.. Murray
is one of the most brilliant men in the
Episcopal church and is regarded in
the highest esteem in Baltimore, but
among churchmen generally it is ao-
cepted that the high honor accorded
him in Kentucky is beyond deolinA-
ton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
U. s. War Ships Proceeding to
Call the Sultan Down.
He Must Have Released American
Citizen Kidnapped in Morocco
Hanging in Maryland.
BIG TRADE REVIVAL

Gibralter, May 20.-A British tor
pedo boat sailed for Tangier on advices
from the Canary Islands, which states
that the American feet which has
been there is proceeding to ssTsngier.
These warsliips are to give force to
the demand of the U. s., consul
Gummere, that the Sultan obtain the
release of Mr.. Perdicsris, an Ameri
can citizen and MIR. Marley, British
subject, who were kidnapped by
Morocco bandits Wednesday night.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
STATE DOCTORS
ELECT OFFICERS FOR THE EN-
SUING YEAR AT LEXING
TON, KY.

Lexinton, KY, May co.. The
State Medical Association today elect
ed the following officers:
President. f. II. Clark, Lexington.
Vice Presidents, l.. l.. Robertson,
Middlesbrook, A. s. Cook, Wayne
county, Buckner Ltitlepage, Powell
county. .
Secretary, Jas. b. Bullitt, Louis.
vile.
Treasurer. W. b. Mcclure. Lexing
ton.
Orator on Surgery, Louis Frank,
Louisville.
Orator on Medicine, ]. +. Nicely,
monds, Lexington.
The delegates to the American
Medical association are: j. A. Nc.
Cormaok, Bowling Green and A. d.
Price. Harrisburg. Delegate to the
Mississippi Valley Medical Assooia
tion, t. II. Sticky, Louisville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
RESULT OF DISASTER.

Toxic, May 20.-Announcem cont
was made today that the losses
among officers of the battleship Hats
Use are; Commanders Tsukama
niue; Armori twenty-two;. others ON
cruiser Yoshino sunk in collision with
Rnuusa, captain Ssyeki. commander
Hirowsteri. aud twenty-five other
officers. The report that the battle
ships shikishima and Full were
damaged of Port Arthur is denied.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
TAKING KAICHow.

London. May 20.-An offioiL report
regarding the taking Of Kaichow by
the Japanese last Monday is just re-
oeived here. 1t says the place was
defended by the Fifth, Fourteenth
and Sixteenth sharp shooters infantry,
and eight quick firing guns. The
Russians left on the field thirty dead
officers and men. The total casualties
OF the Russians was three hundred.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK.

Washington, May 20-Adsices re-
ceived at the japanese legation from
Toxic confirming the sinking of the
cruiser Yoshino and the bsttleship
Hatsuse state that after the Hatsuse
had been struck By Russian mechani.
cal mines Russian tiotills OF g tor
pedo boats and destroyers appeared,
but were REUSED by the Japanese
cruisers, which saved 800 of the Hat
suse's crew. including Admiral Ma
shitsA and Captain Nakao.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
RUSSIANS REJOICING.

st. Petersburg. May 20.--Not until
this morning did the disaster to the
Japanese war vessels Hatsuse and
Yoshine. near Port Arthur, become
generally known bere Immediately
large crowds took possession OF the
principal streets and there was
general rejoicing. The sinking Of the
warships is attributed here to an
attack on Japanese by Russian torpedo
boats and not to floating mines.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
NOT SERIOUS.
DIR. J. T. REDDICK EXPECTED
BACK FROM LEXINGTON
TODAY.

DR.. J. I. Reddick is expected home
this evening from Lexington, where
he has been attending the Kentucky
State Medical society meeting. In
formation received by relatives from
DIR. Reddick states that the injury he
received on the streets of Lexington,
from o stone thrown in row between
college boys, was not serious.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
NEGRO TRAMP LYNoHEp.

Weldon, n. c., May 20-A negro
tramp giving the name Of Dick White.
head. was arrested here for alleged
criminal assault on seven year old
colored girl. While the officer was
taking him away in buggy . crowd
of negro tramps seized the prisoner
and lynched him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
TO COMMAND IN PERSON.

ST. Petersburg, May 2o.-It is re-
ported tina, General Kurapatkin will
command the Russian forces in person
to check the japanese advance towards
LAO Yang, where the headquarters
Of the Russians operating in Man.
churia Is located.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
laps LAND AGAIN.

London, May 20-Baron Hsyashi,
tho japanese minister, is advised of
the landing Of the japanese army at
Takusban. This place 10 on tho east
coast Of the Lao Tung Peninsula. q
short distance southwest Of Antung.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

eriug the landing of troops near Kai
Chau on Monday, . fierce engagement
occurred at Hei Yen Cbeng. Two
thousand Russians were killed or
wounded The Russians retreated
and the japanese occupied both Kai
Ping and Kai Chsu.
The Chinese governor at Chen Chou
has received news that the Russians
have destroyed the railway between
Tashichao and New Chwaug.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
SEVERAL KILLED.

Toxic, May 20-A report reached
here that force of Japs reopnnoiter-
ing in direction of shan Chu Cheng
repulsed force OF Russians. japanese
lost five Killed. Russians fifty.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
Big Battle Believed TO be in
Progress There.
Moro Details Of Yesterdays Disasters
to tho Japanese Ships and
Army.
LARGE NUMBER OF CASUALTIES

London. May 30. A repor has been
received from Chefu stating that
heavy firing has been heard in the
direction OF Port Arthur today, and II
is believed battle is being fought
there.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
AFTER TOBACCO TRUST.

Washington, May 2o-rhers is a
possibility that the tobacco trust will
be included in the alleged unlawful
combinations against which proceed
ings may be instituted in the depart.
ment of justice. Attorney General
Knox is being pressed to bring such a
suit.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
HANGED FOR MURDER.

Ellioott City. Md, May 2o.--
Howard Matthews, colored, was
hanged here this morning for the
murder of Hugh McAvoy, white.
Shortly after Matthews arrest an at
tempt was made to lynch him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
BIG TRADE REVIVAL.

New York. May 20.-Special dis
patches to the international mercan-
tile agency describes the general trade
revival this week at prominent western
and southern centers. as very large
and encouraging.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
GOING TO PORT ARTHUR.

Hardin, May s0--kdmiral Skrydloff
was placed In command of the Russian
feet Port Arthur arrived Vladivostock
from st. Petersburg later put to sea
with Ave cruisers, three destroyers.
Conjectured attempt to reach Port
Arthur.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
JAPS REITERATED.

New Chwang, May 20-Last Mon
day 10000 Japanese troops encoun-
tered SO, 900 Russian le miles west
Feng Huang Cheng. Japanese retreat
ed without serious loss.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
JAPANESE DEFEAT CONFIRMED

London, May 20-A New Chwaug
dispatch says that the defeat to. the
japanese Yalu army and its retirement
on Faphuang Oheng IL officially con-
nrmed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
And Illinois Republicans Ad-
jOurn Until May 31st.
The Government May Bring Suit
Against the Tobacco Trust
Shortly.
THE LYNoHISG OF A TRAMP

Springfield, H., May 2o-At the
conclusion Of the 5sth ballot for gov
ernor today the Republican conven.
ton adjourned until May 81.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

DR.. l. b. Howell and Mr.. Carl Pur-
year have returned from Louisville
where they attended the state dental
convention.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

RArchiteot William L. Brainerd went
to Henderson today at noon to inspect
the work on the new English theater.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
1000 RUSSIAN CASUALTIES.

London. May 20-The Standards
correspondent at Tien Tsin reports
that while the Japanese fieet was COW
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

Mrs. John O'Brien, of Metropolis,
is visiting Mrs. Aaron Hurley.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

Officer Aaron Hurley who dislocat.
ed his left leg near the ankle Saturday
night while trying to board o moving
street car, is out today on orutohes,
This is the first day he has been out
since the accident.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
Engineer Burch Disturbed by a
Midnight Caller.
Alleged Forger Brought Back-Womar
Wanted Case Against Him
Dismissed.
SUSPECT RELEASED TODAY

Engineer Frank Burch. who lives
at iii Monroe street, awoke about
3 $50 o'clock this morning to find q
young white man in his room, not far
from his bed. About the same time the
man discovered that he was observed
and made q bee line for the door,
through which he escaped. Mr.. Burch
reported the matter to the police. but
was unable to give any description Of
the burglar, except that he appeared
to be a we'll dressed and youthful look
ing white man. The man had too
good . start for Mr.. Bnrch to overtake
and capture him. His object was no
doubt robbery.
The man had just entered the door
when he was discovered, and had on
a white cap. Engineer Buroh pursued
him some distance out Monroe street.
James Williams, white, who was
arrested here Wednesday night for OBJ.
tanning money by false pretenses, was
released this morning. the evidence
not being strong enough to Justify the
Memphis authorities 10 risk the ex-
pense Of returning him to Memphis
where he is alleged to have committed
the crime.
Williams Is alleged to have repre-
sented TO G. A. McMicbael in Mem
phis that he was an employee Of the
Mundy carnival shows and was him
self proprietor Of two OF the shows.
He explained that he needed $40 and
If McMichael would advance him that
amount he would give him job. The
money was advanced and williams
skipped out. McMichsel is a glass
blower and secured employment in
the carnival glass blowers show and
when the carnival opened here. saw
williams. He informed the police and
had him arrested, but the Memphis
authorities didn't think they could
make q case.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20

Captain Joe Woods, of the police
force, returned this morning at 1 30
from Memphis, Tenn, where he hsd
gone after w. M. Douglas, wanted
here for forgery.
Douglas returned without requisi-
tion papers. He is alleged to have
forged Mrs. William Perpolis' name
to IA 300 check on the Psducah Bank
ing Co. and his case was continued in
police court this morning.
Mrs. Perpoli, who is widow Of a
railroad man killed recently in the
yards here. went to the city this
morning and made affidavis that she
was mistaken In the man and wanted
the warrant dismissed, and Judge
Sanders and County Attorney Graves
continued the case until Monday for
further investigation.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
T0DAl'S MARKETS.

( Furnished by Paducah Commission
Co., 100 Broadway
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-20
BASEBALL RESULTS
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago, 4, Brooklyn 1.
st. Louis o. Philadelphia ?.
Pittsburg 2, New York 1.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago 3, Washington 2.
st. Louis 4, Philadelphia 3.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Nashville 5, Memphis 8.
Birmingham l2, Little Rock 2.
Shreveport Z, Montgomery 6.
Atlanta 3, New Orleans 2.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Kansas City z, Toledo 1.
Minneapolis 0, Columbus 8.
St. Paul 1, Louisville Z.
Milwaukee 0, Indianapolis 3.
Miss Grace and Miss Ruth Smith
Of Mayfield, are visiting in the city.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-10
TAGG4RT TO GIVE Up.
Vii 90 to Indianapolis on October
I4-CIeueIand Man Speak.

Tho Democratic leaders yesterday Indicated that
Grover Cleveland would make at least and
possibly two speeches in this S.9te for the Demo-
cratic ticket before election Nr. Cleveland once
agrced 20 preside at monster meeting in
Madison Square Garden. but this meeting was
called on, William J. Bryan would not consent
10 appear and speak. Strong efforts are nov being
made 10 get Mr.. Cleveland TO make two speeches
in the course OF the campaign and, although he
has refused heretofore TO accede 10 the demand it
IS said that he win consent 10 address one
meeting II two.
Thomas Tlggart. chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee. viii close up the campaign IN
The East. far as his personal supervision is con-
cerned on October "A. and go TO Indianapolis He
viii spend tho rcS- Of the campaign in the Western
end Of the country. X said yesterday. DeI.au-
cey Ntcoll William F. Sheehau and August Bel
mont. according To- tne politicians YESTERDAY will
nave free reiu until Election Day. and Taggart viii
take hold in the West II said urfeelingly
yesterday that TaEgart how things are going
IN the East. and realizes the horeIessuess OF the
campaign. and is getting ready 10 slide from
under and lot Belmont, Sheehan and Nicou have
the fIr Of explaining.
David 3. Hul came the city last night and
went 10 the Hoffman House. The ex-senator was
chipper "A sparrow and soon after hts arrival
inspired interviews began 10 circulate around the
hotel M HiIl rarely allows direct quotation
bur sends friends 10 make known his ideas
They tried TO persuade those with whom they
talked 20 take a view OF the outlook
New-York tribune., 1904-10-10
DON'T MOVE FOR A MONTH.
If You Do You Will Lose Your vote-Mor-
gan's Plans.

The thirty day period within which no man
who wishes to retain his right 10 vote at the
ing election may change his residence went into
effect midnight last night After much per
OF elections. has obtained from each lodging house
keeper and hotel man the list Of who live At
his place and this morning a large force or men
will be put TO work checking up these lists and
tabulating them
After registration days are over and the registra-
tiou lists have been competed they will be checked
up with these hotel lists. and a1y discrepancies
viii be subjects for the searching inquiry OF Super
tatendent Morgan and hts deputies Plans which
Superintendent Morgan will not disclose
turing for the discoUragenent OF hOaters The cleo
tions deputies are looking forward TO night and
day work for the next month. and because OF the
great activity OF the Elections Bureau. which
promises clean election Tammany Hall IS pro-
testing and trying to hinder the work.
Mr. Morgan did not care yesterday 70 talk about
the efforts of the Tammany law committee To OBJ
struct his work in preventing naturalization frauds
His lawyer Deputy Attorney General Collins fled
"A brief with Judge Gildersleeve in the Colonesl
c2se-the one which the Tammany committee is
contestng-on Saturday Mr.. Morgan is content to
rest on that He does not like the spirit IN which
the TammaHy committee has criticised his work
II not trying 10 disfrauchise anybody wrong
routine would show how Impossible it Is that poll
ties could enter into It IN any connection
under consideration by my Office vii be returned
their Legality or not. in ample time 70 permit their
holders them II they choose. There
never has been the slightest intention prevent
ing persons voting hts papers. but we intend
70 that every fraudulent set Of papers is taken
up and the name OF the holder stricken Of the
registration lists
Friday viii be the first day for registration and
the Elections Bureau people expect that there
will be moro protests raised this year than ever
before. Election lists of last wear have been fur
nished to the inspectors at each registration place
and II there is any doubt the person who
wishes register. he viii he put through cate
gortcal examination to his previous voting place
and residence. That the deputies may ne in prompt
IN
protests which demand attention, twelve telephone
trunk lines Will be into the Elections Bureau
and operate for each provided. In
'ious years much valuable tine has been lost be-