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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
THE SITUATION.

London, Oct. l3.-The situation of the
two armies appears to be rs follows;
To the north Of Yentai the main forces
o, each are engaged with the japanese
according TO all reports. having the bet
ter of the argument. To the west of
the railway, the Russian forces are MOI
able to make any impression on the Jap.
anese. Both armies are at present at
tempting the same strategic move, name
!, cnveloping each other.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
FRIGHYFUL DEED
BLlND MAN HACKS HIS AGED
MOTHER AND WIFE TO
DEATH

Plano. Texas. Oct. ia triple trag-
edy occurred about three and halt
miles east of Plano today. VIII Coch.
ran, blind man separated from his
wife six weeks, led by his nephew. Is
years old. went to his mother in laws
house and called for his wife. When she
sat down by him he grabbed her stab
bling her to death with dirk, and then
killed his mother law, Mrs. james
SHELTON, ~ years old. He then shot and
killed himself The women were literal
~ cut to pieces.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Toxic. Oct. l3-fieid Marshal Oyama
this afternoon reports that the japanese
army at midnight Tuesday captured two
field guns AMI eight ammunition wagons.
Major Ceneral Muui. he reports. was
wounded and one colonel was killed.
The official reports say that the Rus.
slans are retiring along the cntiIr front.
The Japanese are ssad 10 have captured
eight guns Il j. also reported that the
Russian force which struck ths Japanese
right AZ Pensiho j. surrounded
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
The President Chosen by Accla-
nation,
Reception and Dance Last Night
We're Great and Enjoy able
Successes.
THE SESSIONS FOR TO-DAY

a large audience greeted the opening
of the second days session of the state
L. ID. c. convention at the First Christ
ian church this morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
After the opening prayer by the Rev.
W. VI. Pinkerton, the minutes of We'd
nesday's session was read, and the chap
ter reports were continued. The con
vsntion then went into the business OF
election of officers, which practically con-
sumed the entire morning, with some re-
ports from chapters, resolutions and mi
nor matters sandwiched in.
Mrs. Basil w. Duke, of Louisville, was
reelected president by reclamation
Mrs. Joseph w. Thompson. of Paducah
first vice-president, reelected; and Mrs
W. J. Barnhill, of jacksonville. second
vice president, also reelected. These
three officers were especially compli-
mented as they were elected by chapter
vote. which is even greater honor than
unanimously. Mrs. Sallie Marshall Har-
dy, of Louisville. was reelected cores
bonding secretary. The other officers
elected were: Mrs. Mamie l3ruton
Minogue, of Carlyle. recording secre-
tary; Miss Maggie Bell, of Elizabeth
town. treasurer; Mrs. Edwards, of Hop
kinsyile, historian, and Mrs. India +
sandifer, of Client, registrar.
The convention adjourned at noon tc
meet again at-3-e'eleek feF- s-~Aert bus-
mess session lasting until 4. when the
members will attend reception given
by Mrs. Mary Burnett, of West Broad
way. from to g o'clock.
At $ o'clock this evening there will be
an especial session.
There will be an interesting musical
and literary program tonight. Miss Eu-
genia Clarke, of Paducab. will read a
paper on "Payne's Reign of Terror" A
paper by Mrs. Thomas J. Chenoweth.
giving Incidents from Burbridge's Reign
of Terror" will be read by Mrs. David /.
Lewis, of this city. "Stories of the
War, Personal and Otherwise" will be
given by Mrs. Sallie Marshall Hardy. of
Louisville.
AT the close a banquet will be served
in the church dining room, upstairs, to
the visitors, by the ladies of the Paducah
chapter.
This evenings session is open to all
visitors, as have been all the meetings.
The feature of the afternoons session
yesterday was the spirited debate that
accompanied the adoption of state seal
and motto. Mrs. James Cantrill of
Georgetown, chairman of the state seal
and motto committee, presented the com
mittee's decision in an able paper. Much
interest was aroused in the discussion.
and Mrs. Cantrill proved herself a
skilled leader, witty and quick to see a
point and make it, she provoked much
amusement. and carried her point in the
final vote. The motto adopted was In
Unity, Invincble.' and the seal will
represent man and woman, profile
standing. IL was held that this motto
and seal would best fit in with the
Kentucky motto and seal.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
LABOR LEADERS
ARE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

Fort Madison, Ia, Oct. 13.-Arthur
f. Ireland, general organizer of the
Federation of Labor, and W. f. De-
vine and l.. O. Meyer, prominent
members of the international Ma
chinists' Union, were indicted today
on Q charge of assault with intent to
kill A. Matheson, . non-union ma
chinist.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
TOWN BURNS
INDIANA VILLAGE WIPED OUT
BY FIRE.

Ligonier, Ind, Oct. 1s.-The best
part of the business section of town
burned this morning. The fire de-
partment was unable to subdue the
flames and aid was summoned from
Goshen. The loss is not estimated.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
STRONG POSITION TAKEN.

Mukden. OFT. l5.--The strong position
a, the Neniai coal mines which has been
the cause Of apprehension to the Rus
sions. was vacated by the japanese on
October y.
II i, believed the Japanese have 100
guns at the railway bridge across the
1ait-e river. rendering hazardous a Rus
sian attack there.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
SUITED OFF vI.ADVosroK.

London. oct. l3.-The Paris CORES.
pondcnt Of the Exchange Telegraph Co.
I,ports that five japanese cruisers have
been sighted Of Nladivostok. The com
mander Of the fortress of Nladivostok
according to the report has ordered the
Inhabitants To give up all machines for
the manufacture Of explosives within
cight days.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
JArs moLpING ApvANrNGE.

Toxic. Oct. IA battle is raging to
day north If Nentai to the westward.
across the railway, and southeast from
Pentisho to Taitse. Ten. Oyama's at
tack anticipated the Russian turning
movement both on the left and right.
The japanese armies are maintaining
their advantage.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Losses were over Eve thousand. The
Japanesc achievements are being rush
ed northward, especially toward Gen.
Kuroki. wlSo is in danger Of being sur
rounded by an overwhelming force Of
Russians.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
READY TO USE TOMORROW.

Clarence Knowles, superintendent
Of water supply of the Louisville
division of the illinois Central. is in
the city to connect pipes with the
big water tank in the south yards
near the old dispatching offices.
The tank will be connected tonight
and will be ready for use tomorrow.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
TIE RUSSIANS REITERATED.

London, Oct. IA dispatch from
Gen. okus' headquarters, dated Tuesday.
-ays that during the night the Japanese
forces occupied the hills held by the Rus
slams right and center. The Russians
rctreatcd for distance Of three miles
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
This is the Startling Report From the
Far East.
FIGHTING IS STILL FIERCE AND UNDEcIsIvE

Berlin. Oct. i3-Tm Toxic cores.
pondent Of the l.okal Anzeiger, reports
that a. result OF three days continu-
Gus bombarlment. the greater part Of
Port Arthur !. in flames. 4 large mum
hcr of Russians he says. SURRENDERED un
der white flag The japanese are re-
ported 10 have taken two OF mnre forts.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
NOTES.

The Paducah chapters choice for \
state motto was the beautiful words,
Being dead, yet speaketh." This re-
eeived enthusiastic applause when pre-
sented and also the cordial endorsement
of the president, Mrs. Duke, but was
lost in the vote. Ii was an especially
fitting and beautiful sentiment.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

The Allan steamship company has
made arrangements for an ocean news.
paper on its ships. The news il to be
telcgraphed from Belle Isle, off the
Newfoundland coast
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
CONDITION UNCuAGED.

London, Oct. ia bulletin announces
that Lady Curzon passed rstless night
and is somewhat exhausted this morning
but otherwise her condition is unchang-
el.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
LOOKS GOOD FOR JAps.

Toxic. Oct. l3.-lt j. stated here that
General Oku has captured p field gum,
making a total Of thirty guns captured
in the fighting south OF Mukden. The
latest reports indicate the success. Of the
Japanese. II hghting continues.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Mrs Sallie Marshall Hardy, of Louis
vile. who gives some interesting stories
of the war at the session tonight is a
and is also on the staff of the Louisville
Evening Post She belongs to a promi-
nent Louisville and Kentucky family
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Mrs Cantrill is an enthusiastic L. ID.
C., but she represents no Lost Cause"
She wins out every time. and charges
with heavy artillery. No weak point in
the opposing force misses her eye and
repartee.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

The fine painting of Gen. Robert f.
Lee that has attracted so much notice
in the convention auditorium was lent
by Mrs. John Friant. of Rowlandtown.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Mrs. F. c. Diekerson. of Louisville
announced yesterday that supt. 49,
Egan, of the Louisville division of the
Illinois Central, had kindly given the
ladies special ear to return to their
homes, which graceful act was accepted
with o vote OF thanks. The fact that
Mr. Egan is from the north made this
courtesy especially appreciated.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

beautiful bouquet of red and white dali
las after her election this morning.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
NISSAN cRrIsER PASSES.

korSooer. Denmark. Oct. ia Rus
sian cruiser passed here going south to-
daj.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13
Whom a lovelo

When lovelorn youths intentions are
serious his attentions are apt to be ride.
Glous.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

RECEPTION TO L. ID. c. VISITORS.
Mrs. Mary Burnett is receiving this
afternoon from 1 to @ in honor of the
visiting Daughters of the Confederacy
The invitations are limited to the out
of-town guests and the Paducah chap
ter.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-10-13

Mrs. Basil Duke was presented with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25
PACKERS HAVE A PLAN.
VIII Try to Get Federal Troops For
Policemen.


Omaha. Neb-. Aug. PAT. J. Ma
honey. one Of the attorneys for the
South Omaha packing interests. today
made the statement that efforts were
being made OF the part of lis clients
and their associates TO have federal
troops stationed a South Omaha and
along the railroads leading to Omaha
over which the packing houses are
running. morning and evening. char
tered train for the aceonmods ton Of
their present workmen.
The packers representatives claim
this course has been determined on for
several reasons. one of Which is that
shey cannot get justice IN South
Omaha. and that they Go not wish to
cucumber the county court with lot
Of cases which should not be brought
there and that by concentrating the
strike troubles In one court they would
be greatly simplified.
Washington. Aug. 24.-In the absence of
any official intimation that the aid of
the federal. government is 70 be invoked
at Omaha in behalf of the packing in
terests the responsible officials of the
administration in Washington prefer not
20 discuss what course might be followed
If such request comes. excep. to say
that IL would depend altogether on the
showing that might be made It is pointed
out very clearly BY them. however that
q request for federal assistance of the
character referred 10 must reme from the
legislature of the state or from the gov
ernnr. In that event the matter would
DC promptly taken up for consideration.
An exception TO this might be per
mitted III the event that the marshal of a
court was unable 70 enforce an order that
might be obtained as a result OF steps
taken by the packing interests IN which
case that official could call on The de-
partment Of justice for whatever assist
luCe ne might need
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25
FINAL ASSAULT
Is IMMINENT
Japanese Expect to Take Port
Arthur Very Soon.
ANTICIPATE HEAVY LOSS
PEOPLE AT TOXIC PREPARING
TO CELEBRATE.
HEAVY LOSS

TOXIC. Aug 24-10 q. m-)-The final
assault on Port Arthur is immi-
nent. Hundreds Of japanese guns
continue to pour destructive fire into
the city and harbor. along the lines OF
forts and entertainments preparatory
for the infantry. assault. 1t is evident
that the Russian lines have been weak
ened and partly penetrated in the vi
cinity OF AUtzshan and Itzshan forts.
The entire line of Russian defenses i'm
mediately about the harbor are within
range. Of the japanese guns. -
A number Of Russian forts and bat
teTies continue TO be vigorous. The
japanese death roll viii be heavily in
creased before they are captured. The
direction Of the japanese attack creates
the impression here that the city and
defenses on either side OF the harbor en-
trance VIII fan first The final stand
viii be made at Iiaotieshan. Japanese
official channels Of information remain
closed and the navy departments an
noUncement OF the striking Of a mine
by the battleshiD SevastOpoI and the
firing rpon the Russian forts by the
cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga yesterday
are the only disclosures made for sew
eral DAYS
Ii. is believed here that both sides
have suffered heavy losses and that the
final record VIII make the siege the
blOodiest since sedan The japanese
are supremely confident Of the ultimate
result. The leaders of the government
await the outcome IN calm assurance
The people are everywhere decorating
streets and houses and erecting arches
and fagstaffs in preparation for a ma
tional celebration OF the expected vic
tory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25
GODS CONTINUE IN ARIZONA JOHN REDMOND IN NEW "
Irish Leader Predicts Early Fall of the BaIfour
ment and Says His Party Holds the
Balance of Power

Al EW YORK, Aug. 24.-The White
Star liner Teutonic. on which
John Redmond, the Irish leader.
Mrs. Redmond and the nationalist
members Of parliament. Patrick
O'Brien. and Captain a. .. Donlan
were passengers. arrived tonight from
Queenstown and Liverpool.
The members of the Redmond party
have come 70 attend the convention
of the Irish league which is 10 be
held in New York the last two days
of August Mr.. Redmond was Taet at
quarantine by the United States reve-
nue. cutter Mackinac with about thirty
members of the Irish league aboard.
IN discussing his visit, Mr. Redmond
said.
we come here first TO attend the
convention of the league which has
given such moral and material assist
ance in the past two years
Just at present We are anXiOUsly
watching developments in England,
for we are now on the eve Of crisis
which may change conditions and 50
materially affect our party. The pres
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25

ent government is doomed, and It IS
only a question Of a few months or
weeks when we will face q general
election.
Mr.. Chamberlain, who broke Up the
Liberal party, has succeeded now in
breaking up the Cnionist party, and
for this reason there is no question
that the next general election viii re-
suit in the defeat of the government
This is the situation We are low
facing. and the result of the coming
election must be of the greatest I'M
pOrtanCe to Ireland. She will be in
position OF extraordinary power for It
IS evident that the next government
viii have only a small majority erd
the Irish WHO have thirty-five votes.
If cast one way or the other would
turn the scale"
There was a demonstration when the
Teutonic reached her dock. There Of
ficers of the Woman's Auxiliary Irish
league met Mrs. Redmond and eS-
cOrted her 10 a hotel
The auxiliary viii give a reception
TO Mrs. Redmond and her daughtsr
tomorrow night. The public reception
to the visitors viii be held in Car
neCie hail next Sunday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25

sition has been taken and occupied
it is realized that unless the japanese
are at once dislodged the chain of forts
viii be preached and the position Of
Port Arthur rendered critical. The re-
port, however, is considered as reqUir-
in gconfiTma ton.
The simple fact that the day to
which a large portion of the public
are looking forward TO with supersti-
tious dread passed without the fall Of
the fortress suddenly encourages the
people here to hope that the cl1risten-
ing Of the czarevitch win make a turn
IN the tide
Reports that General Kuropatkin IS
about to make an important move con-
tinue to be circulated, but the chaTac-
ter Of the move is not limited at.
As the reports from the front agree
that tie rains have ceased and thai
the roads are drying a resumption oi
military activity lis expected.
Since his retirement from Sin0u-
cheng and the Yanstze pass it Is es-
timated that more than -, 900 REIN
forcements have reached General .Ku-
ropatkin.
Nothing has been received from
Russian soldiers confirming the report
that the battIeship Sevastopol struc k
a mine outside Port Arthur yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25
UNDER ARREST
Another Deportation Outrage at Cripple Creek Victim
Rescued by Sheriff Informations Filed Against
Leaders of Saturdays Mob.

Denver. Aug. IA special TO the
News from Cripple creek says Ten
criminal informatiOns were filed IN
the district court to-day by Deputy
District Attorney Charles e. Butter.
charging about seventy-five persol s,
including number Of The most prone
inent citizens of the district. with be-
ing leaders Of the mob that deported
a dozen or more men from the dis
trict last Saturday. The iuforus lions
were based upon afidavits prepared in
Denver by the men who were siriven
from the camp. Nine of the iufO-af7-
tiOus contain two counts and the
tenth three counts The defendants
named i'm all of the complaints are
practically the same The charges IN
clude conspiracy. malicious mischief.
larceny false Imprisonment and as
eault TO Kill. IL viii require 80
capiases to complete the service upon
the defendants named In the iuforma
tons and tkey cannot be prepared be-
fore late tomorrow. Bonds have been
arranged i'm sums of $500 and silicon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25
CANNON FOR CHAIRMAN.
State Committee Names Temporary
Officers.

chairman AndeTsOn's lengthy address on
MS connection with mailing letters to the
state committeeman occupied much of The
llfne OF the committee when it met yes
teToaN. Temporary officers for tOday-s
convention we're named as follows:
Chairman. George II. Cannon OF Salt
Lake; FIRST vice chairman, George F..
Richards OF ToCele, second vice chair
man. samuel Judd Of Washington: third
vice chairman. F. W Robinson of Cache:
fourth vice chairman Joseph W Musser
Of Wasatch; fifth vice chairman John G.
Conltsk of Weber. sixth vice chairman.
W II Donaldson Of Carbon; secretary
r. J. Hendershot Of Weber, first assistant
secretary. Mrs. Lucy Clark of Davis sec
ond assistant secretary, y. ". Jensen Of
SaEpete; third assistant secretary. W. =
Marks of Iooeie; SeTgeant-at-armS. Alfred
fTOyd OF from first assistant sergea Mt
alarms Charles V. Anderson OF salt
Lake. second assistant serEea a ia rms
Virgil Kelly of Willard: third assistant
sErgeaut-a t-aTms. r W. sew Of Garfield:
chaplain. David Hess Of Davis
AL the selections were unanimous OK
cept that Of Mr.. Cannon for chairman
BE was opposed by ". =. Livingston Of
Sarpete. and won BY q vote Of L 90 10
The meeting was attended by Chairman
Anderson smith Of Davis. Pace Of wayne
Walton or Rich. Bulien Of Cache. q. B.
Meter OF Sewer DeMoisy OF Utah Davis
Of Uintah. DAILY OF Summit Rowberrv Of
IOCcle- Whitehead Of Juah Christensen
of Sanoete. Hanson # Willard. Hurst Of
Beaver Jones Of Iro1. Atkin Of Washing
TON Wcy of Salt Lake. Kuchler of Weber
Porter Of Morgan George ~ Cannon,
rTcAy for Johnson O Piutc-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25

RELIGMAN, Ariz., Aug 24.-Duriug
y a heavy storm today a cloudburst
occurred in the mountains, which
caused all streams in the locality af-
fected TO become greatly swollen To-
night a large volume Of water is com
ing through CrOzier canyon Much
damage has already been done and the
Santa Fe Railroad company, which has
been working night and day to repair
damage done b. the recent rains, il
practically out of business. About 300
feet of track has been washed out at
Crozier. The new abutments and
bridge at that point nave been moved
by the rushing water. Telegraph poles
and wires have been wrecked and wa
ter is running over the company's road
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25

Chicago, Aug. 24--Speaker Cannon
was in consultation with the leaders at
Republican headquarters. Jpeaklng OF
the political outlook he said:
Il have just spent two weeks IN the
eastern states. and while I would not
assume to pass upon the situation
there as 7 would in a congressional
district, ! Will say that 50 far as
could gather from my conversations
with leading men of both parties. the
trend Of feeling since Parkers uOml-
nation and especially since his speech
of acceptance. is towards the Repub-
Iican ticket. Our main effort viii Dc
to get the vote out. In Vermont. for
instance. IKE only question is whether
the majority VIII be 10000 or $4,000
In reply TO a question as TO the rea-
son for his reference to Judge Par
ker's speech. Mr. Cannon said:
1T was intended TO be all things 70
all men and ike all efforts of that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-25

n ENvER, Cole, Aug. IA News
II special from Cripple Creek says.
Two men were arrested by Sher-
if Bell today while attempting to &c
port Herman Herr, a clothing mer-
chant Of GoIdfeld, from the district
In company with one other. they
forced Herr at the point Of revolVers
to accompany them. saying they were
wanted at Independence After the
men had left with their prisoner.
Hers son telephoned Sheriff Ben of
the occurrence and the latter with
two deputies, overlook the would-be
deporters and their victim, and ar
rested two OF the former. Herr was
then given over 90 one of TIE deputies
who is now guarding him 10 prevent
any further efforts to send him away.
Herr says that a big crowd Of armed
men lad gathered near the Hull lily
property for the purpose Of escoTttnS
him from Gold6eld. but he WAS res
cued by the authorities in time to
thWart their plans