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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07
FINDS DEATH
WITH POISONS
Unidentified Man Commits
Suicide at Arden, a Station
Near the Town of Newark
Oakland Office san Francisco Call.
111s Broadway, March S.

111s Broadway, March S.
The body OF a man that had commit
ted suicide under unexplained circum-
stances was found this forenoon at
Arden. a railroad station near Newark
on the narrOw-gauge road TO San Jose.
Evidence Of poisOns that might have
been taken by the unidentified despond-
ent was brought to light in the shape Of
two vials. one Of which had contained
cocaine and the other hydrOchloric
acid The remains were taken to Cen
terville by Deputy Coroner Francis.
The vials were labeled from Jorgen-
sons drug store. Kearny and Wash
ington streets. San Francisco. Besides
these there was found in the pockets a
number of surgical instruments and
dental appliances. There was a belief
expressed by Deputy Coroner Francis
that the decedent might have been
dentist. the Instruments. as well as
the empty walls. pointing to that Both
cocaine and the acid are used by dent
lists. the acid being utilized extensively
in cleaning plates.
Any papers or other clews that might
lead to Identification had been de-
stroyed Or gotten rid OF before the
man ended his life.
The body was that of a middle-aged
man, perhaps 45 years old. and OF Ger
man cast of features. He was sandy
of complexion. light brown mustache.
weight about 200 pounds. The clothing
was of good material
Deputy Coroner Francis will hold the
body for Identification
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07
inspectors Exonerate onicers,

SEATTLE, March 6.-That the off,
GERS of the vessel are free from blame
for the loss of the fifteen lives result
ing from the fire on the steamship
Queen on February 81 is the text of
the decision handed down by Inspectors
Whitney and Turner to-day. The deci-
sion contains but half hundred words
and is to the effect that the officers
did all in their power to save the pas
sengers, and that the inspectors are un-
able to ascertain the exact cause Of the
confederation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07
VIII Talk on southern Trip.

OAKLAND. March 6.-Edwfn Stearns.
secretary Of the Oakland Board OF
Trade, viii address the Women's Civic
Improvement Club at ChabOt Observa-
tory Hall tomorrow afternoon at $50
o'clock The subject Of Mr.. Stearns'
address will be What the Boosters
Heard and Saw on Their Recent South
ern Trip" All those interested in the
subject are invited to attend.
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To Lecture ON Philippines.

Chaplain Bateman OF the Twenty
eighth United States Infantry. who has
just returned from the Philippine Isl
ands, will give free Illustrated lecture
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion auditorium tomorrow evening at s
O'Clock. The lecture viii be Illustrated
with views showing costumes, arms
and methods of warfare. The public Is
invited
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07

In the dead of night the landlady was
heard hammering on the door of her
illustrious lodger's sleeping-room.
Wake up, doctor!" she exclaimed.
II heard somebody trying to raise your
window just now!"
Never mind. madam" grunted the
great DR.. Johnson, sleepily. It's only
Boswell. He is trying to find out wheth-
er or not snore.'-Chicago Tribune.
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at $3.50 and as large number of ia
bles have been provided every one will
be sure of a chance to win one of the
prizes. which are now displayed in the
window of c. ]. Heesman's store.
Among the young ladies that will act
as scorers at the purnament are: Miss
Sadie Hallett. Miss Mae Bishop, Miss
Hazel Chase, Miss Hazel COombs, Miss
Minnie A. Hartman, Miss Tillie Hart
man, Miss Claire Kryster, Miss Ethel
Barnum and Miss Carrie Cobb.
The members of the committee in
charge of the arrangements are: Mrs.
H. A Ghnck, Mrs. Charles j. Krvster,
Mrs. a. w. Payne Mrs Alfred Pea
cock, Miss Minnie Hartman, Alfred
Peacock, p. J. O'Neal and Raft Austin.
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PASSING OF SENTENCE
ON GRIFFITHS is DEFERRED
Judge Smith, Who Presided at Trial
of the Case, Is at Present Absent
From Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, March 6.-When
Colonel Griffith ]. Griffith, convicted
of assault upon his wife with
deadly weapon, appeared in
court yesterday morning. Judge Oil
yer deferred the passing of SEN
tence until next Tuesday, when Judge
Smith, the trial Judge in the case, who
is now engaged in the trial of the Box
all case at San Bernardino, is expect
ed to return. Griffith was returned to
the county Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07

THAT summer boarder caught some
fish this morning" said Mrs. Corntos-
sci. Says he threw his line into a
school of EN-"
ANY fish that was foolish enough to
let him catch 'em didn't belong to a
school," rejoined her husband. That
must have been an asylum. Wash
iugton Star
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07
Gales Sweep Through Alaska.

SEATTLE, March "a dispatch
from Skagway to-day states that there
have been continuous gales there since
February 1. The train from White
Horse reached Skagway on Monday
afternoon after fighting for four days
the worst storm in years. The rotary
plow bored through snow fifteen feet
deep.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07

OAKLAND, March 6.-The members
Of Unity Chapter, No. So. Order Of East
ern Stars, viii give a prize whist
tournament next Tuesday evening,
March s, at Alcatraz Hall, on Eighth
and Peralta streets. The committee in
charge CT the affair has provided a
large number of handsome trophies for
those that make the highest scores.
The tournament is for the benefit of
Unity Chapter.
The entertainments given by Unity
Chapter are always thoroughly enjoyed
by the patrons and the ladies in charge
OF the whist tournament promise that
the present affair will be no exception
TO this rule. Play will be commenced
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07

'I see that Delaware is the only State
that has not provided for an exhibit at
the ST. Louis exposition"
She'll make the same old excuse, ]
suppose"
What's that?"
Failure of the peach crop."-C1eve-
land Plain Dealer
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07

Who was il who saw the handwrit-
ing on the wall. Freddie?" asked the
Sunday school teacher.
The landlord. ma am" quickly re-
piled the little boy, who lives in a fiat
yonkers Statesman.
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5 OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 70
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
Ills Broadway
Telephone Main 1888.
BERKELEY.
214S Center Street.
Telephone North 20.
ALAMEDA.
1435 Park Street
Telephone Eagle 5O2.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-07
HANDSOME TROPHIES FOR PLAYERS
THAT MAKE THE HIGHEST SCORES

Members of Unity Chapter Order of Eastern Star Complete Ppaa
tons for Prize Whist Tournament to Be Given tuesday Evening at
Acaraz Hail. Eighth and Pera Streets for Benefit of Organization
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

Paris. Feb. 6--Foreign Minister
Delcasse presented a review Of the far
eastern situation at a meeting OF the
cabinet but was unable to acquaint
his colleagues with the full contents
of the Russian reply, because it had
not been received here. Until war &C.
tually begins, the French authorities
say they will take the view that a
peaceful settlement is possible.
At the Russian embassy it was said
that on Sunday. or later there will be
news, but that there was nothing to
justify the pessimistic reports which
have been current for the last few
DAYS.
An interview published here with
Baron Hayashi, the japanese minister
to Great Britain, has attracted marked
attention in the highest government
quarters, particularly his declarations
that unless Russia signs a treaty car
rying out Japsn's demands, war will
result and also his statement that ia
pan desires to be left alone and will
object to any intervention from Great
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
Street Car Company COntem-
plates Installing Conductors
They Will Probably be Put on the
Depot Line Next week-On
Others in Summer.
OTHER TELEGRAPH NEWS TT
TRAFFIC HAS INCREASED

1t is probable that conductors will
DO placed ON the depot line street
cars next week, which will add greatly
to the convenience Of the public and
save much in time and money to the
street car company.
The motormen are not allowed TO
collect fares aud when large crowd
is secured at the depot. which is after
every train arrives, the motorman has
to stand at the head of his car and
wait until the passengers have paid
their fares. Sometimes they fail to
pay and on account OF the crowd he
can not single out the ones who have
not paid
The company further expects in
time, probably by summer, to pot con.
ductors on all the lines except the
south Sixth and jackson street line
where the patronage is not so great.
General Manager Wallace stated to-
day that IL was not definitely decided
to put conductors on, but that he
thought they would.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
INSURGENTS KILLED A
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

an escort. The flag over the govern.
mental buildings and the various con.
sulates were at half mast. The streets
of the city were thronged with people
rs the funeral procession passed an
there were many expressions of sorrow
at Johnston's death.
Great surprise is expressed by all
foreigners here, and especially by the
Americans, that the commander Of the
Yankee has not demanded immediate
satisfaction for this inexousable act
and for the firing upon the American
flag by the insurgents.
There was heavy firing all day
around the city. A German steamer
from Europe was obliged to leave port
with her cargo on board because the
crews of the lighters refused to work
on account of being exposed to the in.
surgents firing from across the river.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
. FATAL
BLOW
Brakeman Struck While Lean
ing Out OF Cab.
George Crawford Died in the 1. @.
Hospital Here This Morning.

George Crawford, colored, of Jack
son, Tenn, received injuries at Full
ton last night which resulted fatally,
the man dying this morning at 10
O'Clock at the Illinois Central hospital
here.
Crawford worked on the I. @. as
brakeman and at Fulton was leaning
out of the cab as another train was
passing on a siding. A piece Of timber
or some other obstruction struck him
in the head and knocked him of the
engine. He was not run over by the
wheels but his head was mashed and
ct go this morning the patient was
brought TO the local 1. U. hospital for
treatment. He died at 10 O'Clock this
morning. The remains will DO shipped
to jackson for burial
He was 80 years of age and left .
wife and one child at jackson.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
In THE
COURTS
Verdict for One Dollar Given l..
Y. Craig.
Only q Brief Session of the Police
court This Morning and Few
Gases Tried.


L. Y. Craig. who sued Robert e.
Watson for $4,000 damages for beat
ing him up in fisticuff, this morning
was given a verdict for 81 damages.
Craig is an old man so odd years Of
age and Watson is a much younger
man. They got into . dispute over
building a dividing fence and Watson,
being the younger and stronger, gave
Craig a thrashing. Craig claimed So, e.
900 but the jury didn't think he was
damaged quite so much, Judging from
what he was given. This case had at
tracted much attention in the section
of COUNT where both men live.
In the rnse of Rudolph Wurlitzer &
Co. against f. NJ. Gardner, a verdict
for the defendant was returned. The
plaintiff sued for $3.50 for a music box
bought.
The suit of the E. Rehkopf compa-
ny against the leatherworkers' union,
for a restraining order to prevent their
interference with his business, will
probably not be decided today. A
number of affidavits have been filed,
and this afternoon attorneys will ar
que the case before Judge Reed.
A Judgment sale was filed in the
suit of Jacob Mattil against Lena
Efnger.
A motion for new trial was made
in the case Of Palmer Transfer COM
pany against the Paducah Railway
and Light company.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
DIES In NEW YORK
JOHN B. CRAwLEY PASSES
AWAY RATHER SUDDENLY
THERE.

Mrs. Louise Cravley today received
a telegram from New York ANNOUNCE
ing the death there Of her husband,
John b. Crawley. No particulars
were given.
Mrs. Crawley lives on Second street,
and is the only daughter Of the late
Mrs. Hannah Dunouy. who was found
dead q few days ago.
Mr.. Orawley was one of the best
known mechanical engineers Of the
country. He designed much Of the
water works plant, and was in bust
ness at Brooklyn, N. Y. He made q
speciality of building water works
plants, and the last he was engaged in
constructing in Kentucky was at Hop
kinsville. few years ago. 1t has
been six or seven years since he was in
Paducah.
A letter received recently by his
wife stated that he was going to
Georgia shortlyto build a water works
system. He was about 60 years old.
and was we'll known here as well as
in many other parts of the country in
which he had at various times
worked.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
IS LIKE
FICTION
Young Woman Wants to Learn
of Herself.
Was Given Away When Six Weeks Old
Lived in Arkansas and In
dian Territory.
HE NOW RESIDES HERE

A young woman appeared at the
city hall this morning and asked the
aid of the police and newspapers in
finding her parents who left her with
other persons, when she was an infant
six weeks old.
my name is Irene Schoolcraft,"
she stated, but while l know my sup
posed parents names and have learned
the place and time of their marriage,
l can find no trace of them and am
very anxious to know where they are
and learn more of myself-why 1 was
bound over to strangers when so
Young. l think posi- blv there might
be some money matters implicated
and that was given away as q means
to secure money or to keep me from
coming into what may rightfully be
mine.'
The woman stated that when she
was very young her parents, who are
supposed to be James Schooloraft and
Laura Goodwin, married in Mary
Vile, Tenn, in 1877, gave her away
to a man named G. II. Williams, who
lived ut Coal Hill, Ark. After remain
ing with them q while she was given
to Joe Giimor and wife who went to
Indian Territory. Mrs. Gilmor be-
came insane and died in AN asylum,
but before she lost her mind comp lete-
ly she informed the girl of her parents.
After living in Indian Territory q
while the girl left Gilmor and came
here and has been residing in Paducah
two years, working for living. She
has her adoption papers and has been
working hard to establish something
definite as to where her parents are.
Miss SchoolcrAft lives with Mrs.
Robert Thompson, on West Broadway.
and would appreciate anything given
her in the way of information relative
to her parents.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
POLICE COURT.

Judge Sanders had three unusual
prisoners before him this morning,
two shoats and one SOW, charged with
running at large in the city contrary
to ordinance. He ordered the swine
sold Tuesday at public auction.
Bule Copeland, white, who is want
ed at Metropolis for the alleged theft
Of $50, WAS held over as q fugitive
from Justice and Sheriff Smith, Of
Metropolis, took him back to that city
this morning for trial.
Irene Clemens, white, was held over
for stealing cal from Eula Howe.
John Ford, oolored, who more than
six months ago whipped . woman,
was fined $40 and costs this morning.
He was not arrested this morning hav-
ing been out Of the city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
FATAL MEASLES
DEATH OF MISS BESSIE MIL.
BURN ON NORTH SIXTH.

Miss Bessie Milburn, the IL year
old daughter of Mr.. J. ID. Milburn, q
carpenter, died last evening at 6
O'Clock at the home OF her parents,
1920 North Sixth street, Of measles.
She left four sisters and two broth
ers. besides her mother and father.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence tomorrow morning at
o O'Clock. Rtv. q ". P,rryman Of
the First Baptist church, will conduos
the service and the burial will be at
Mt. Kenton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
Will Legislature if New ResOlu-
ton is Passed.
Date For Confederate Reunion Fixed
louisville Murderer Held
without Bond
MAY STOP THE AGONY.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 6-When the
house today convened only az were In
their seats. thus demonstrating the flu
tility of attempting business on Satur-
day. Mr.. Spalding. of Marion, sent
TO the clerks desk and had read con-
current resolution providing that the
general assembly adjourn sine die Feb
ruary "a, next. On motion of Mr.
Spalding the resolution was made a
special order Of Tuesday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

Wednesday, Feb. 3-The funeral Of
tho late Engineer J. O. johnson took
place today The body was escorted
to its grave by detachment of ma
rines, blue jackets and officers from
the Yankee. headed by the ships
band.
United States Minister Powell, the
American consul. and vice consul and
nearly all the diplomatic and consular
representatives here went TO the fun
ersl. The provisional government
sent p detachment OF troops to act as
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
ular young man with many friends.

ular young man with many friends.
A Chicago dispatch says that bust
ness in the middle west was never
better, with indications of continued
Improvement.
Wire and nail mills are full of orders
for both domestic and foreign &C.
counts and the light hardware bust
ness is likewise showing signs of i'm
provement, many spring orders being
received. Metals are stronger. lead
ore in the Joplin district advancing
to the highest price within the last
ten years.
The spring business in the dry goods
trade is fair, showing an Improvement
over last January. The clothing trade
reports better advance order business
than for several years past. With the
shoe trade more business has been done
than in the corresponding period las,
year.
The lumber market also is in i'm.
proved condition, owing to better de.
msnd from many interior sections.
There is heavy demand from the
Western railroads for yellow pine.
The wholesale grocery trade, accord
ing to best reports, is showing moder.
ate expansion. Roadmen report good
business on the road. with easy collec
tions, and the prospects are for a still
further improvement in the inquiry
for staples.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
INJUSTICE TO ELROD.

There will be no warrant issued
against Bud Elrod on q paternity
charge alleged to have been preferred
by his stopdaughter the latter having
sworn that he is not responsible for
the child. 1t develops that mere sup
position" caused the charge to be
made publicly in Judge Lightfoot's
court. When sifted down there was
nothing to substantiate it. Elrod
heard Of it and yesterday afternoon,
came to the city and denied it, and in
the meantime the girl herself admitted
that a young man who has since gone
to Chicago to live was the ohild's IA
Their. Elrod was completely exonerat-
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
TO SEIZE NORTH KOREA.

London, Feb. "a dispatch to the
Central News Agency from Toxic says
the newspapers there publish tele-
grams saying that 10000 Russian
troops have been concentrated in the
Yalu valley, with the probable inten-
ton of ssizing North Korea. It is
added that hope Of maintaining peace
has been abandoned.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
RURAL ROUTES
A GOOD SHOWING MADE FOR
THE MONTH OF JAN.

Following is..the report of the rural
routes for the month of January:
Route No. 1, deliveries 4,504. COL
lections, $50; Route No. 2, deliveries
3.s07, collections 46s; Route NJ. 3,
deliveries 1854, collections 40l;
Route No. 4, deliveries, 2.727, col
lections 66S.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
TRANSCRIPT FILED.

The suit of W. J. Sizemore against
the |. q. for s., 055 damages has been
transferred to the federal court here,
and the transcript was filed today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
SENATOR HANNA,s CONDITION


Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Han.
mas illness is officially pronounced ir-
regular typhoid, that 10 typhoid fever
with the fever symptoms less regular
and marked than In the pronounced
type. There are no organic compiled
tions, hut the senator at the time Of
the attack was literally worn out SO
that his extreme physical weakness
and nervous depression, coupled with
his age, 66 years. ami frequent recent
rheumatic attacks, makes the case one
Of much more gravity than an ordina-
~ attack of typhoid.
The crisis OF the fever il not expect
cd before the middle OF next week.
The senator is entirely conscious. He
gained considerable rest during the
dsy, but to an extent his sleep was
the result OF his weakness. His ply
sioians express confidence IN the sena-
tors recovery, but admitted that even
II no complications or unforeseen devel
cpments Of any kind: occur, recovery
will be matter Of weeks and will re-
quire meanwhile constant and pains
taking nursing. Not one save Mrs.
Hanna, Miss Philips, the senator's
niece and Elmer Dover, his secretary,
are permitted TO see him aside from
the doctors and two nurses.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

San Domingo, Feb. Monday
Great excitement was created when
the insurgents fred on the launch Of
the u. s. auxiliary cruiser Yankee
and killed the engineer. J. O. John
son, who was shot above the eye and
died instantly.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
FORMERLY LIVED IN PRINCE
TON.

Louisville. Feb. G-Mrs. Peniah
Garrett, formerly of Princeton. Ky,
who had been a resident of this city
for the past year. died early this morn
ing at the home OF her daughter, Mrs
W. W. Deering. 1908 Second street,
after an illness which extended ever
since her removal 10 this city. Death
resulted from.a complication.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
A RUSSIAN STORY.

A RUSSIAN STORY.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 6-"The ia
panese are flying panicstricken, Ca
bles the vladivistock correspondent of
the Novoe vyrems. and Japanese
storekeepers are sacrificing all their
possessions in their haste to escape to
Japan. Gases of oranges are selling
for cents and furniture is being lit
orally given away. They are practic-
ally running themselves in their hurry
to get away before the outbreak of
war;"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
GRAIN BROKER DEAD.

Hopkinsville, Ky, Fec. GA. q.
Boales, n well known grain broker,
died at noon Of paralysis He leaves
a widow and four small children.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

Manager A. L. Joynes, of the local
Cumberland Telephone company, re-
turned from Mayfie.d this mornin
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
REID ACQUITTED.

T. Fl. Reid, of La Center, arrested
several days ago for bootlegging, was
acquitted before U. 8. Commissioner
Gardner, there being no evidence
against him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
HELD WITHOUT BAIL

Louisville. KY, Feb. 6-For the
murder OF Attorney James X. Shrad-
er. VIM. 4. Neal, Jr., was today held
for trial without bail.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
ST. LOUIS GETS MONEY.

Washington, d. O., Feb. 6.-The
urgency bill was passed with a provis-
on for the Worlds Fair loan Of
a, 600, 900, after three days debate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb Ct he gen
eral committee on arranging for the
Confederate reunion fixed the dates for
the gathering rs September 10. IL and
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

t. B. Harrison, IS and ii Columbia
building. Old phone 100.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

Geo. O. Thompson and others to
Jennie V. Warden, for 5000, property
near Scixth and Boyd streets.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06
BANK STATEMENT.

Miss Rella Coleman, of this city,
and Miss Ayleue Jones of Princeton,
have returned from visit to Benton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-06

Taylor & Lucas, rooms 203-205 Fra
ternity building. Both phones sos.