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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

CERTAIN
Will Proceed at Once to Sign
Her Players.
GAINESVILLE Sure, Too-A League
Meeting To Be Held
Soon.
CONTRACTS SENT TO MEMPHIS.

Mr.. Sam Jackson, owner of the Pa
ducah, X. /. T. league baseball team
received a letter this morning from
Manager Hancock, of Hopkinsville,
stating that Hopk insville would GER
tainly De in the league this season.
Several little business matters were
adjusted through the latter and as far
as Hopkinsville is concerned, is
straight with the league and ready to
finish signing players.
Hopkinsvills was never In doubt
except as to who owned the franchise
and this was decided by President r.
vim Thompson who decided to belong
to the Hopkinsville baseball Associa-
ton and not to Mr.. Frank Bassett.
I'VE are positive we will have
GAINESVILLE in the league" Manager
Jackson stated, land are waiting for
President Thompson to call meeting
of the league to definitely settle every
thing towards organization so we can
appoint our schedule and arrange 9TH
er necessary preliminary matters.
The meeting will probably be held
Sunday week at GAINESVILLE and we
are waiting on orders from the presi-
dent
Manager Ray has forwarded con-
tract to Memphis southern league
managers to sign for the three exhibit
ton games booked for the Is, 10 and
Goth of April. Manager Ray will sign
contracts with other team managers
also, not desiring to have them can
eel the dates when they have been
well advertised and the public in a
state of expectancy for the high class
sport they will thus be enabled to en-.
Joy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
DANGER STAGE
MUCH WATER is COMING DOWN
AND FLOODS ARE EXPECTED.

The rapid rise of the Ohio here, and
the fact that there seems to be great
deal more water above to come out,
indicates high stage of river.
A dispatch from Evansville, Ind. I,
states that the river passed the danger
line there, 85 feet last night, and that
at least 40 feet is expected. In addi-
ton there is a great deal of water ex-
pected out of the Wabash and White
rivers, which heavy rains have start
ed on rampage.
It is feared that much damage will
result to farmers who have their corn
stored in cribs in the lowlands.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
GAVE HIS CONSENT
AFTER Mr.. CHAs. sMEDLEY
QUALIFIED AS GUARDIAN.

Mr.. Charles smedley, the council
man and contractor, acted Is guardian
for a young lady this afternoon long
enough to do an everlasting service to
wards making her happy.
Mr.. Ernest Leek. of the city. . young
merchant, and Miss Emma jackson,
an orphan Of eighteen years. applied
at the county court house for a mar.
riage license but the clerk could issue
none on account Of the absence or con-
sent of parent or guardian. M.
Smedley was standing in the clerks
Office and seeing the predicament Of
the young girl consented to become
her guardian and was duly appointed,
gave his consent to the marriage and
then resigned his charge. The couple
were then married.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
MUCH COMPLAINT
STREET ON BROADWAY IN HOR.
RIBLE CONDITION.

There are constant complaints IL "a
gard to the condition Of Broadway b.
tween Fifth and Sixth streets. 1t il
almost loblolly, and il full Of holes.
ruts, canals and mud. Theories differ
as to who is to blame for it, but 1t 10
clearly the duty Of the city to repair
it.
The court of appeals yesterday at
Frankfort decided in . case from
Louisville that cities are responsible
for the condition Of the streets and
that damages can be collected for in
juries resulting from such condition.
A young man thrown out Of buggy
by colliding with rock in the street
was awarded $500 damages against
the city and the appellate court has
affirmed it, thus requiring Louisville
to pay for its neglect of the streets.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
BRIEF WAR NOTES.

New York, March l2.-Admiral
Makaroff has infused energy into the
Port Arthur squadron. Russian tor
podo boats brought on sharp fight
with the japanese mosquito fee, sup
ported by cruisers. Each side lost a
torpedo boat.
Definite news from Seoul indicates
that the Japanese army is not ready
for an advance in force. Its van Is az
Ping Yang, strengthening the fortif-
cation, and troops are being hurried
to that poiut as they land. Cossack
outposts are 'sprinkled through North.
ern Koroa, Observing the Japanese ad-
vance.
Commander Sswyer's reported pro-
test against an attempt to blockade
the port of New Chwang and thus i'm
prison his ship, the United States gur
boat Helena, was discussed at cabi-
net meeting in Washington. No COM
munication from Commapder Saw
yer on the subject has reached Wash
ington. The administration would
indorse such . protest II one has
been made under tho circumstance
indicated.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
SUITS FILED
AGAINST THE ILLIs-
NOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.

B. T. Brown has filed suit at
Princeton against the I. q. for injuries
received near Cedar Bluff in . wreck.
He asks $15, 1000.
Shirley Timmons sues in the Lyon
circuit court for 5000 for injuries re-
ceived by him from steam and hot
water.
Oscar Wood sues in the circuit court
here for 81. damages against the
O. for injuries to his arm hare at the
coal chute. Attorneys Hendrick d
Miller filed all three suits.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
MR.. W. W. HOLLANDS FUNERAL

MR.. W. W. HOLLANDS FUNERAL
The funeral of Mr.. W. w. Holland,
the Cumberland river inspector for the
Aver & Lord Tie Co., who died yes.
terday morning at Cumberland City,
Tenn. of blood poisoning, will be held
tomorrow at Kuttawa, Rev. ]. L.
Perryman officiating.
The remains will be brought to Kut-
tawa tomorrow on the steamer But
torff and the time of the funeral de-
Ponds on the time of arrival of the
boat. Ii is probable that many from
Paducah who knew the popular tie
inspector will go to Kuttawa to attend
the funeral.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
TO INVESTIGATE
SPEAKER CANNON APPOINTS A
COMMITTEE TO ACT.

Washington, ID. o., March ia
Speaker Cannon today announced the
following committee to investigate the
Bristow charges against congressman:
Mccall, Mass. Hit, Ill. Burton,
Ohio; Metcalf. GAL, Republicans
McDermott, New Jersey; Bartlett.
Georgia; Richardson, Alabama, Dem
ocrats. None OF the members of the
committee is mentioned in the Bristow
report.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
JOINT UPRISING
Is PLANNED BY ARMENIAN AND
MACEDONIAN LEADERS.

Sofia, March 12-Several Armenian
leaders have arrived here and are en-
deavoring to arrange . joint rising of
Macedonians and Armenians against
Turkey in the spring.
The Armenians have large supply
of money and dynamite. while 90. 900
men are willing to take up arms at
q moment q notice.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

The grocery store and saloon OF
Overstreet & Co., at Eighth and Boyd
streets, was broken into last night and
,ome cigars and whiskey, amounting
to several dollars worth, taken.
Entrance was effected through a
rear window and the thieves after
searching in vain for money took
what few cigars and whiskey they
could carry away. The matter was
reported to Chief of Police James Col
Inns today and he has detailed officers
TO investigate.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
IN COUNTY COURT.

Judge Lightfoot has heard the evil
dence in a suit of B. Weille q Son
against the I. q. to collect check for
sos payable to Conrad Given, an en-
ploye. The check cashed was for a
man supposed to be Given, but Given
claimed some one stole his identifica-
ton papers, drew his pay, and cashed
his check. The company thereupon
refused to pay it, snd the firm IS suing
to enforce payment
James e. Wilcox got Judgment for
$40 against @. e. whitesides ard other
promoters for work on the survey OF
route fo- the Cairo electric railway.
There was . disagreement over the
amount and it was taken to the court
to settle.
Miss Georgia E. MAxey has quail
fed as notary public.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
IMPROVING NOW
MR.. EDGAR BUCK BROUGHT
HOME LAST EVENING.

Mr.. Henry Buck, of South 18th
street, returned last night from Pine
Bluff, Ark, here he went after his son,
Fireman Edgar Buck, who was injured
there several weeks ago by an ex-
plosion on his engine, and for time
it was thought could not recover. He
is now improving slowly. however,
and his many trends will be pleased
to learn he was able to come home.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
The FlotillOs Clash and Three Are Killed
in The Town.
Cavalry Skrmishes But Japan is Not Yet Ready to
Strike on Land
RUSSIANS FIRE A TOWN AND DRIVE JAPS AWAY

report says: During the recent bonn
bardment of Port Arthur,s shell burst
eight yards from the house of Colonel
Baron Frank, injuring his wife and
decspitsting daughter. both Of
whom were in the house.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
RUSSIANS FIRE A TOWN.

Seoul, March i2-It is reported
here that the Russians set fire TO the
town OF Win on the Korean side Of
the Yalu river, and retreated across
the river into Manchuria A com
plctc Russian evacuation is preceding,
according TO the report, due to the ia
panese advances toward the North.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
MRS. JAMES RANDLE.

Mrs. James Randle, of Arkansas.
died suddenly yesterday afternoon at
5 O'Clock at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Sam Walker, 1245 South Seventh
street, from heart disease. She Lad
been here visiting for about month
and yesterday was apparently In good
health. Late in the afternoon Mr..
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
COULDN'T FIND THE JAPs.

London, March IA Port Arthur
correspondent wires that the japanese
squadron which. disappeared after
the bombsrdment and torpedo boat
fight March 10th. has not yet return.
Ell. The Russian squadron put TO
sea. bu, returned without sighting the
enemy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Walker, who is a fireman on the N.
Q. & st. L., started for the round
house and the two ladies, his wife and
her mother, were on the porch to see
him off. They turned to go in when
Mrs. Randle fell to the pore h and
quickly expired. An inquest was held
and the verdict was heart failure. The
deceased was 60 years old and leaves
a family.
The remains will be taken TO Du-
walls Bluff, Ark, tomorrow morning,
over the N. @. and st. L. road for
burial
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
MAMIE TORIAN.

Mamie May Torian, aged four
years, died this morning at 210 Ken.
lucky avenue, of pneumonia. caused
by measles. The burial will take place
tomorrow OF Mt. Ziop.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
JAPs DRIVEN OUT.

So. Petersburg, March i2.-All the
japanese residents along the trans 81
berian railway, and those living at
Blagoryestohensk have been removed
to Irkutk. The Russian authorities
feared the japanese might injure the
railway.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
A DAYS
DEATHS
Mr.. Lloyd w. Boswell Died at
3O'clock This Morning.
Was One Of Paducah's Most Popular
Citizens-Mrs Handles Sud-
den Death.
A BIG MORTUARY RECORD

MT. llOyu W. bOsWtli, dlter Ill HI
ness of two weeks, died this morning
at O'Clock at his home, 423 North
Fifth street, from q complication Of
diseases. Mr.. Boswell's life had been
despaired OF for v eral days past, but
his friends were not entirely without
hope, as few years ago he WAS criti-
cslly i'll, given up by the docto rs, and
made his will. but suddenly rallied
and recovered.
Mr.. Boswell's last illness dates back
to about the time the city supervisors,
Of which he was one. completed their
work at the city hall.
1t is thought by some that working
in a place heated by steam and going
home In the cold atmosphere affected
him and caused his first indisposition,
but at first it was believed that he had
only an aitacS OF grip.
He gradually became worse and had
symptoms of pneumonia, typhoid and
rheumatism. he began dying about
6 O'Clock last evening and breathed
his last few moments before O'Clock
this morning.
Mr.. Boswell was one of the best
known and most popular men in Pa
ducah. He was born in Arcadia on
the T. e. Boswell place, one Of the
prettiest In the county, and grew up.
on the farm. Twenty-Five years or
more ago lie came to Paducah and
went into the grocery business on
Second street. and RENAME d there
until he retired year or two ago.
He was about So years old, and had
been married twice.
The first time he married a Miss
Flournoy, Of Paducah, who died many
years ago, leaving two children, Misses
Mary and Anna Boswell. Seven years
ago Mr.. Boswell married Mrs. Ayers,
VI It ultOiis oHt VI INC iuosb bchutiiui
and popular ladies in this part OF the
state, AMI mother of Col. Mott Ayers,
the we'll known newspaper man.
He leaves one brother, Mr.. Thomas
Boswell, of the county, and sister,
Mrs. Anna Torian, Of Evansville.
The latter with her daughter, arrived
last evening before Mr.. Boswell died.
He also has nephew, Mr. Tom Bos-
we'll. of the city.
Few deaths ever caused more wide
spread sorrow in Paducah than that
OF Mr. Boswell. He was man liked
by all, and numbered his friends by
the hundred. Since ne retired from
the grocery business two years ago he
had not engaged in any regular bust
ness. He owned property in the city,
and was one of the best informed real
estate men in Pnducah.
He had been member Of the Board
of City Supervisors for the past two
years, and was prominently mention
ed for license inspector until the ordi-
nance came up to abolish the office.
His home on North Fifth street was
one of the handsomest and happiest
in Paduoah, and the loss Of Mr.. Bos-
we'll will be keenly felt by both rela-
tives, friends and scquaiutsnces.
4 Mr.. Boswell was 9 member Of the
Knights of Honor.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon. Private services for
the family and relatives will be held
at the house at p. m. by Rev. W. II.
Pinkerton, of the First Christian
church, and the regular services at
Grace Episcopal church at 8 p. M,
Rev. John W. Sykes officiating.
The burials will be at Oak Grove.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

A bold theft was committed last ev-
eniDg about 8 O'Clock on South Second
street when a negro unknown walked
mp to a glass display case in front OF
Maohaelson's, smashed it with . rock
aud stole two revolvers. He ran with
the weapons and disappeared in some
of the alleys in that vicinity. The
police have not succeeded in getting
any trace of him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
COMPANY SUED.

A suit was today filed in circuit
court by James Clark, Jr., against the
SeacoAst Mineral Go. to secure judg-
ment for an alleged balance of $500 on
account and for the enforcement of a
lien. The suits asks for the matter to
be referred to the commissioner for
investigation as to who holds liens.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Business in wholesale and retail
circles is very good. Indications are
for big spring trade in all lines.
Tie water company is pushing work
at its plant on South First street and
the contract calls for . completion of
the filtration plant May Is. 1t is
hoped to have it completed by this
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
10 CENTS PEB EEK

time. but is not BY any means certain.
as there have been some unavoidable
delays.
The tobacco market is quiet, but a
great deal of tobacco was sold at mi.
vate sales this week.
The report shows receipts amount,
ing to IA hogsheads for the past week.
Receipts for the year 81 hoesheade.
Sales for the week, private sales, IS
hogsheads. Sales for the year 1885
hogsheads.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
MR.. A. Z. GRIFFIN.

Mr.. A. K. Griffin, sged 56, we'll
known huckster residing beyond Me-
johannesburg, died last night from
pneumonia. He was a native Of Gal
loway county, and leaves family.
The remains will be taken to Dexter,
KY, for burial.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
WISCONSIN FIRE.

Ripon, Wis. March 12-Fire today
destroyed five buildings in the bust
ness district. Loss over hundred thou
sand dollars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
OLD TIME HOLD UP.

Madrid. March l2-Five highway
men lost evening boarded the Andalu-
sian express near Granada aud held up
the passengers. They obtained consid-
cradle money and jewels and escaped.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
DEATH FOR THREE
THE OAR BARN BANDITS CON-
VOTED AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, March 12.-The jury in
the case of Harvey Van Dine, Gustav
Marx and Peter Niedermeir. the car
barn bandits today returned verdict
of murder in the first degree, fixing
the penalty at death. The defendants
received the verdict stoically.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
DEATH AT EDDYvILLE.

Eddyville, KY, March 12- Will
Cash>for some time freight agent here
of the Illinois Central. died here this
morning Of typhoid fever. A widow
and one child survive him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
RUBY BARRETT.

Ruby Barrett, the two year old
daughter Of Mr.. W. 7. Barrett. died
last night at Little Cypress, ofmea-
sles and pneumonia. The burial took
place at Little Cypress today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK.

Seoul, March IA cavalry Skin
mish occurred ~ Krasan north Of
Anju, Korea, March eight, in which
the Russins werc driven tack. The
losses are not known.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
GOES TO ALASKA
THE THIRD REGIMENT TO BE
ORDERED HERE IN JUNE.

Washington, March l5.-The Third
regiment, stationed at Fort Thomas,
Kentucky, will 20 to Alaska in June.
General Chaffee has submitted his Off
cial recommendation to the above
effect, and although the formal order
has not yet been issued 1t has seen ap.
proved.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
PROMINENT MAN
DROPS DEAD AT LEXINGTON
FROM HEART FAILURE.

Lexington, KY, March 12.-Thom-
as Tucker, one Of the most prominent
young Democratic politicians in Fay
cite county, and . partner of Judge
George Delny. dropped dead of heart
failure this morning in the lobby Of
the Phoenix Hotel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
TAKE A RECESS
ENOUGH OF THE SMOOT CASE
HEARD FOR ONE TINE.

Washington, ID. O.. March 12.-With
the hearing today it is probable the
investigation of the Reed Smoot case
will end temporarily, and recess Of
several days will likely be taken to
await the appearance of additional
witnesses. .
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
GETS GOOD PROMOTION.

Superintendent W. J. Hills, Of the
NJ, Q. and st. L., has appointed Mr..
Granville Jones freight agent for the
NJ, o. and st. l.. at Memphis to sue
coed MIR. George Owen, who has come
to Paducah to enter the insurance
business.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
POULTRY MARKET.

Cincinnati, March 12-Eggs II,
butter 90 l-2, springers 10 l-2, hens
II, IL 12-, BOOSTERS 6.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

J. B.Jobson, father of the boy hobo
arrested here yesterday for playing
the deaf and dumb racket, has notified
local police that he will come for his
son, ant is now probably on his way.
This boy does not seem to be averse to
returning home, and is being kept at
police headquarters. He gave his
name as Beacon Jobson, and lives at
Atlanta, Ga.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Today's police court was brief. The
case against Ed Martin, white. for
smashing . window in the blue rib.
bon saloon, was continued until Mon.
day.
Lorenza Doe. colored, who got drunk
n nd went TO sleep ON IA railroad track
near the /. O. depot. was fined 81
and costs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Officers Hessian, Murray and Gross
were of duty last night on account of
illness. Officer Hessian Is still quite
i'll.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
JAPS LAND BIG FORCE.

London, March l2.-It il reported
here that considerable japanese
force has been landed somewhere to
the rear II Port Arthur, and is march
ing on that city, where this landing
occurred, is not stated, but il is be-
loved that If it was actually accom-
pllshed the forces reached the shore
in the vicinity OF Pigeon BAY.
A LATER REPORT.
ST. Petersburg, March 12.-Later
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Miss Alyy Mitchell went to Daw-
son today at noon to visit. n
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

VIII johnson, the tie carrier out by
Joe Collins, colored, is improving, it
is reported.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

1. Mrs. Mamie MoMfllen. Of sebtee,
KY, returned home lyestsrdey q =
visiting here. 81. :. Z e. 4 +
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12

Clearings this week,
Same week last year.
Decrease,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
POLICE
NEWS
Only a Few Arrests Made by
the Police.
Runaway Boys Father Coming For
Him.-Pistols Stolen BY
Negro.

SOME MIN OR NEWS
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-12
WEEKS NEWS IN1
BUSINESS WORLD

742,454
s06,OS1
63,627
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-01
MAKING RAID ON
ILLEGAL PLACES
Revenue Collectors Of Feeera
Government at Work
at Canton.
THE BELLE FouRcHE CLUB
Business Men Organizing Society fo,
Commercial Purposes-The Mem
bership to Begin With About
Fifty Persons.

Canton, S. D., Dec. 30.-The revenue
collectors of the federal government
have been making war on the blind
pigs, holes in the wall and other insti-
tutions of that kind that have been in
operation here for some months. There
We're four or five fully developed con-
Germs of that character in operation in
the city during a recent visit of an in
ternal revenue inspector, and his ap-
pearance in the city caused great con-
sternation among them. Nearly $500
in cash for government licenses is said
to have changed hands in short space
of time, and now the local authorities
are beginning to look around for those
who have purchased the licenses. One
of the liquor lenders who was recently
brought on the carpet by the city police
and has again been suspected to be
guilty of the same thing, has disap-
peared for parts unknown, leaving his
pondsnen to pay the price for their ex-
h}erience
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-01
Will Sever Relations.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-Although Sec
'retary Hay has not yet replied to the
note of General Reyes, preparations are
going on for closing the Colombian le-
cation here and the departure of the
Columbian representatives for home.
1t is clear that they do not entertain
much hope of a satisfactory response
by this government. Already most of
the legations files are packed and ar
rangernents are completed for placing
them in storage here. General Reyes
mas for several days denied himself to
callers.
1t is believed that while the reply of
Secretary Hay has not been made, suf-
1clent information has beeen obtained
by the Colombian Representatives in
the interviews they have had with the
secretary to enable them to forecast it's
conclusions. The preparations going on
for closing the legation would seem to
indicate that General Reyes and DR..
Herran are awaiting only as matter
OF form and diplomatic courtesy the
olf1clal communication from Secretary
Hay and their reply, setting forth their
view of the Panama situation, before
seVer1ng diplomatic relations with the
United States