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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
OUT OF MATERIAL
And the Spreading of Bitulithic
Compound Has Stopped.
Contractor Robertson to Start Work
on Second street Monday.

The work of spreading the btu
lithic coat on Broadway has been
stopped because the contractors have
run out of material.
Another consignment of the sub
stance is expected at once, and will
be put down as soon as II gets here.
No trouble in securing the compound
was anticipated. and the delay is
accepted with regret by the con-
tractors.
Contractor Charles Robertson
who has the contract for laying the
brick between the car tracks. on
Broadway. has not started yet be-
cause of delay to enc class of
brick to be used. This is the square
block which goes between the tracks.
The border brick are here, but the
other kind is yet to come.
Contractor Robertson will also
start work on the Kentucky avenue
sewer from First to Second street
from Broadway to Kentucky avenue.
He says he will pay no attention to
the petition circulated by storekeep-
ers on that street for him to wait un-
til after the holidays.
The concrete foundation for the
Broadway reconstruction will be
completed by tomorrow, leaving on
ly the laying of the bitulithic COM
pound.
The Second street merchants are
very indignant over the prospect of
having their Christmas trade impair
ed. possibly ruined, by having the
street torn up now, when the city
has had all summer in which to do
it. They have presented petition
to the board of public works, asking
that work be postponed until after
the holidays. and Secretary Fowler
stated today that the board would
take up the matter at, once.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
THE FOOL KILLER"
DID ITS WORK WELL
Man Who Started Across Lake
in Boat Perished.
Body Was Found on the Beach
Must Have Suffe red
Agonies. &.
REALIZED HE WAS DOOMED

Stevensville, Mich, Dec. 2.-Peter
Nissen. who started across Lake
Michigan in his boat, called the
"Foolkiller No. g." was found dead
on the beach two miles and a half
west OF here yesterday.
Nissen is supposed to have been
washed ashore during the night. His
"Fooikiller" was 20 rods down the
beach from his body and was con-
siderably damaged.
A life preserver and his overcoai
we're fastened to a basket-shaped car
In the boat. The body was brought tC
Stevensville. The hands and face arc
frozen and the features reflect hi.
suffering. The clothing on the body
was somewhat torn. IL is thought
that Nissen could not have been dead
great while when the body was
found. The body was found by Mrs.
Collier. who lives on a farm near the
lake SnOfe,
When the wrecked aquatic bal
loon was examined one of Nissen's
business cards was found on the back
Of which was a note from the dead
adventurer saying the air hose upon
which was depended to renew the
supply of air had broken and that he
was doomed to die of suffocation.
William Fuller, farmer. says the
balloon boat was being driven to-
ward shore about 4 p. m. yesterday.
three miles south Of the place where
Nissen's body was found.
II is believed Nissen was alive
when his boat first touched the east
ern shore.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

This morning the remains of c
Gates were buried at the equity
graveyard, and those who attended
state that it was a most revolting
sight-that the couuty's graveyard
Is filled with stray swine roofing
around the graves.
The fences are down, it is said.
and the hogs at all times have free
access TO the burying ground. IL has
been claimed a number of times that
bodies had been rooted up and partly
devoured, but always denied.
Lately none of the local undertake
ers have been burying bodies in the
county graveyard. Several months
ago they decided to bury no more
at the county's rate. which at the
time stirred up quite controversy.
II is claimed that none of the white
undertakers have since the quarrel
with the county buried paupers ex-
cept in one instance.
Today a daughter of the man bur
led in the county graveyard was al
most thrown into Mysteries by the
spectacle of hogs roofing about tho
graves. and her screams could be
heard for a long distance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
UNDERWRITERS WERE
SURPRISED TODAY
Papers Served on Them for In
dictment Found.
Popular Men Say There Was Spite
Work - Shallow Graves
Alleged.
BURIED ONLY SIX THIS YEAR

Il developed today that Undertake
ers Frank Effinger and Fred Roth
and their assistant, Pat Hubby, were
indicted by the last grand jury for
alleged nuisance in failing to bury
bodies deep enough in the county
graveyard
Deputy Sheriff Lydon served bench
warrants on Messrs. Efinger and
Roth, who gave bond for their ap-
pearance at the circuit court next
week. but Mr.. Hubby was out with a
funeral and was not found. IL was
not known until yesterday that the
indictments were returned, although
they were found in September.
Messrs. Roth and Hubby yesterday
went up to the county graveyard and
measured the graves of those they
had buried there this year. six in
number, and found them, they de-
clare, to all be the proper depth, and
undisturbed. They have buried but
six bodies in the county graveyard
this year, while other undertakers,
they assert. have buried ten times
more. In fact. they have had praoti-
cally none of the pauper business.
It was stated by friends of the un-
dertakers, who are among the best
known and most popular men in
town. and about whom 1t is known
the statement that bodies were bur
led by them in shallow graves is I'M
true. that Messrs. Efflnger and Roth
will expose the causes that led to the
Indictment. II is said that IL was the
result OF spite work and will be
so shown when the case comes to
trial.
The county is said to keep its
graveyard in a depiorable condition.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
THE WORLDS FAIR
ENDED AT MIDNIGHT
A Scene OF Grandeur Was Its Fading
Into Memory.

ST. Louis, Dec. The Louisiana
Purchase exposition has ended. The
stupendous and magnificent exposl-
ton has run It's course and now
passes into history as probably hay-
ing comprised the most representa-
tive collection Of resources. indus
tries, art. peoples and customs OF the
world ever assembled.
From the inception Of the project
TO hold an exposition to httingly
commemorate the hundredth ami
ycrsary OF the purchase OF the LOUIS
lana territory until the portals were
thrown open and the world invited
TO enter and enjoy the completed ex.
hibition Of the worlds life. occupied
seven years. The duration OF the ex-
position has been seven months. and
during that time nothing has occur
red to throw dampening effect on
the interest or to detract from the
exposition In any way The man
probably most prominently known in
connection with the worlds fair "a
the president. David II. Francis, and
{. was deemed as hiting that the final
day should be designated as Fran
els day" In his honor.
Closing exercises were held at the
lGse OF the Louisiana Purchase mon
umcnt In the plaza OF 81. Louis
where were held seven months ago
exercises that formally opened the
rates TO the world. The principal
speeches were delivered by Governor
Dockery of Missouri. and President
Francis.
Governor Dockery paid tribute TO
President Roosevelt Tor his kindly
feeling expressed toward the exposl-
ton; to the state of Missouri and to
81. Louis for their hospitality and
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
PAID BET.
raducah Man Lost and Entertained
His Friend.

A wager. which involved the pay
ment by the loser of a fine spread.
was paid Wednesday night<by Mr..
John Dunlap, the Paducah contrac-
tor. who constructed for DR.. w. /.
Griffith. the building occupied by
the Fields-Wearen Grocery compa-
ny, to MIR. Richard Jones and party
of friends. says the Cairo Bulletins
The terms of the bet were that Mr..
Dunlap would have the building
completed within certain time.
He failed and of course paid the bet.
The spread was served at the Tri-
States restaurant and consisted OF
all the good things that can tempt
the appetite of an epicure.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Total Attendance.

81. Louis. Dec. Secretary Ste
vens estimates the total attendance
OF the exposition at lS.SO0. 900. Tho
company expended s22,O00,ooo and
the states and territories $1,000. 200
Receipts from admissions and con
cesslon royalties. s10.0O0.Oo0. II T.
authoritatively announced that all
debts have been paid except a few
current accounts and these will prob.
ably consume nearly all the surplus
u Il believed the concesslonaires
took in at least SIC. 600. 900.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

enterprise.
As night drew on throngs concen-
trated In the main avenues to view
for the last time the magnificent
electric illumination.
Steadily the white electric bulbs
silhouetted the exhibit palaces
against the night. periodically illum-
mating the terrace of states sur
mounting festival hill changing from
white to red. then to green, and
then back to white over on agricul-
tural hill the great floral clock licked
OF the minutes Of the departing pa
rcant. And in the night rang out the
tones Of the massive bell as the mid
night hour was worked by the great
clock. Instantly a hush peryaded the
eLtire grounds. The glowing electric
bulbs slowly began diminishing. the
pulsations OF the great engines that
drove the Cascades gradually diea
down.
The light faded steadily. diminish
ing until but a faint glow was per
ceptible. Suddenly there was dark
tess and the Louisiana Purchase Elk
position had passed into the chroni-
cles OF history.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
REPUBLICANS WILL
NOT REVISE TARIFF
This is the Policy Indicated by
Senator Fairbanks.
Addressed an Immense Crowd a'
Boston-Other Speaker.
PRESIDENT SENT REGRETS

Boston. Mass. Dec. 2.--Before an
audience of more than 1900 people.
Vice Presldent-elect Fairbanks. de-
fined the attitude of the Republican
administration on the tariif question
nj the annual banquet OF the Home
Market club In Mechanics Hall last
night.
Among other guests were Cover
nor John l.. Bates OF Massachusetts,
Former Secretary OF the Navy John
ID. Long. DIR. W. II. Montague of To-
ronto. n prlvy councillor of the Do
mlnlon Of Canada. aud Governor
elect Henry Roberts OF Connecticut.
The speakers were Senator Fair
hanks. Governor Bates. Secretary
Long and DIR. Montague.
Former Congressman Davis of Fall
River, president OF the club. as toast
master made the opening address
and in referring to the principles OF
a protective tariff which is fostered
by the Home Market club, said lead
ing members of the national house
Of representatives and senate would
soon confer with the administration
on the subject of tariff revision. Tel
esrams of regret at not being able
to be present were received from
President Roosevelt and the mass OF
senator's
The policy outlined by Senator
Fairbanks was that the Republican
party would stand pat on the tariff.
lie showed what protection has done
for this country and said that the
result of the last election showed
what the people thought about II,
snd that they wanted the great poll
cles of the Republican party main
tanned in the future, as they have
been in the past.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
4 laps LOST f5.O0O.

London. Dec. 2.-The correspond
ent at Chcfoo of the Telegraph says
the attack ON 203 Meter Hill result
cd In heavy losses to the first divis-
ion Of japanese stormers. simulta-
neously with this assault, the cores
pondent says, the ninth and eleventh
divisions advanced and menaced
Rihlung forts. II is staed, the cor
respondent adds, that within the last
"a hours Japanese casualties have
totaied $4,000 and IL Is asserted the
attacks have been planned to con-
tinue until December 10, when IL
is hoped the capture OF Port Arthur
will be completed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Federal Officer Killed.

Monroe, La. Dec deputy
United States Marshal Pope was shot
and killed last evening near his home
at Trenton by an unknown man who
fired from behind a tree. Several
months ago Pope, It is said, was
warned to leave the parish under
penalty of death for activity in a
peopage case.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
More Skirmishing.

st. Petersburg, Dec. "A dis
patch from Chan Siam Tung states
that there has been further skirm-
ishes between the Russians left
flank and the enemy since Wednes-
day. Three Japanese were killed
and many prisoners were taken. The
dispatch also states that the natives
assert that the japanese lost two
hundred men in fighting at Second
Pass yesterday. 1t is admitted that
a detachment of Cossacks at Dapin-
dashan has fallen back.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
ALL SAVED
Miners Imprisoned Near Spring
field, Ill Rescued.
The Top Works Destroyed By Fire
Last Night.

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. after
having been imprisoned for hours in
a burning mine fourteen men were
rescued early this morning from the
shaft of the Woodside Coal Co. The
top works were totally destroyed, the
flames spreading to the workings be-
ow.
The works are located south OF
Springfield.
At midnight of the twenty-four
men who were in the shaft ten had
been rescued. The remainder were
in the east shaft until morning.
Eighteen mules were suffocated.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Only a Few Holding Out.

London, Dec. "A dispatch from
Rome, received at the japanese lega-
tion today states that only the inter-
nal forts of Port Arthur are now
holding out against the japanese.
The town and docks. the dispatch
adds, have been abandoned by Rus
slams as they are at the mercy of the
japanese cannonade.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Shot At Hunters.

st. Louis. Dec. 2.-While hunting
with William DAILY south Of Clayton
TO-DAY. Wilson Ingaman, aged 10,
was shot and killed.
Investigation by the police reveal
ed that DAILY and his companion were
cred upon by farmers, who alleged
the hunters we're trespassing on their
property. A dozen or more shots
were exchanged.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
MORE FIRING.
Effort Made to Destroy Pumping
Station.

Zeigler, Dec. transferable fir
ing. presumable ny striking miners
or their sympathizers. occurred last
mammoth pumping station, on
which depends the operations of the
entire plant. To cripple 1t would not
only stop mining, but submerge the
town in darkness, as we'll. Guards
and marshals responded to the fir
ing.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
OPEN AGAIN
0berlin Bank Ready for Bust
ness.
IL 10 Rumored Mrs. Chadwick will
Pay Cold Cash.

oberlin, o., Dec. 2.-The doors OF
the Citizens National bank opened
this morning for the first time since
closing Saturday night. The report
Of the examiner has been made but
the announcement is made that the
report will not be made public. Bank
opened to allow any who had notes
there to pay them. but very few call
ed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
LEAGUE MEETING

The following from the Cairo Bull
letin indicates that Secretary Farm
baker, of the X. I. T. league. will call
a meeting for Paducah Dec. IL:
"There will probably be a meet
ing of representatives Of Paducah.
Cairo and Vincennes and the league
secretary held in Paducah Sunday.
Dec. IL, to discuss league affairs pre-
vious to the annual meeting.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Killed by Train.

Chicago. Dec. "A patrol wagon
of the stock yards police station was
run down last night by a train on
the Chicago Junction railway. Three
men were injured, one Louis Rein
hardt, driver, will probably die.
When the train struck the wagon
Reinhardt was thrown fully seventy
FIVE feet, and fell with his right leg
across the track. The engine passed
over the limb. cutting 1t of.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

New York. Dec. 2.--George Ryall,
local counsel for Herbert ID. New
ton, states that the settlement agreed
upon with Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick
of Cleveland. is for the payment in
cash OF Newtons entire claim. The
payment. he said. is to be made ell
Their this week or early next week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
JAPS LOSE $4,000 MEN
in FINAL ASSAULTS
All But Inner Forts at Port Arthur Re-
ported Captured.

right between villages of Chjantan
and syaokchenl, the latter place be-
ing occupied by'Russian troops. Sew
eral companies of Japanese, with
cavalry, taking advantage of the
night, tried to cut Russian commu-
nication in this direction, but border
scouts routed the japanese.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
MR.. H. G. BRONAUGH
DIED LAST NIGHT
Popular Young Paducahan Vie
tim of Pneumonia.
Became Ill Two weetk Ago OF
Newton, Ill-Hsd Lived Here
Fourteen Years.
BURIAL BY THE ELKs SUNDAY

Mr.. Hart c, Bronaugh. one OF Pa
ducah's most popular young men,
died last night at Newton. ILL.,. from
severe case OF typhoid pneumonia.
after an illness of two weeks. His
brother-in-law, Mr.. James English
who returned only yesterday morn
ing from his bedside, received tel
egram this morning announcing Mr..
Bronaugh's death, and left at noon
TO bring the remains to Paducah for
burial.
The death OF no young man OF
Paducah ever caused more genuine
regret and sorrow than that OF Mr..
Bronaugh. who was in the prime of
life. genial. full OF energy and good
will towards his fellow man. and
a man whose friends were innumer-
able.
He went In from hunting
trip two weeks ago today at
Newton. Illinois. intending to
spend Sunday there, when he be-
came IN. His condition gradually
became worse until his wife was
summoned a week ago. lie did not
improve. and early this week Mr..
English was called. and took DR.. J.
ID. Robertson with him.
Everything possible was done for
him. and while his relatives and
friends did not cease to hope. the
physicians said he had only a fight
ing chance" as the malady affected
both lungs. and the patients con
stitution had been weakened by a
previous illness from which he had
just a short time before recovered.
His friends in Paducah, however.
had been led to hope for recovery.
and his death was blow to them.
Mr.. Bronaugh came to Paducah
about fifteen years ago. He was
born and reared in Christian county,
near. Pembroke, Ky, and received
a good education.
Fourteen years ago he came to
Paducah and went into the vinegar
business with Mr.. Abe Livingston.
He subsequently engaged in the
same business with his brother-in-
law. Mr.. J. Z. English. and later
sold out and opened a sporting
goods establishment on Broadway.
He was a fine shot. and won many
amateur championships with his
gun, 80 many that the Winchester
Arms company. always on the look
out for good men. employed him to
travel about TO various gun club
shoots in the country and represent
them. He had for over a year made
a success of n, and had been away
attending a shoot and hunting when
fatal Illness overlook him.
Mr.. Bronaugh was several years
ago married to Mrs. Lille Hopkins.
OF Paducah. and leaves here besides
his wife a stepdaughter, Miss Moni
ma Hopkins. lie has a mother and
two sisters in New Mexico, and a
number Of relatives in Christian
county.
Mr.. J. f. English. who left at
noon for Newton to bring the reA
mains to Paducah. will make the fu
neral arrangements as soon as he
can ascertain what time he can
reach the city.
Mr.. Bronaugh was popular
member of Paducah Lodge, No. 217.
d. p. O. t.. and will be buried under
their auspices. 1t is believed that
the body cannot be brought here
before Saturday night or Sunday
morning. A.
The funeral will take place at 10
o'clock Sunday morning from the
residence of the brother-in-law Of
the deceased, Mr.. Fred Rudy, on
Fountain avenue. burial at Oak
Grove cemetery.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

Toxic, Dec. 2.-It is reported the
Russians attempted to retake "203
Meter HILL" but were repulsed with
heavy loss. II is also reported that
Gen. Stoessel, in command of the
Russian forces at Port Arthur. Is
terrifying the heights between Lao
tshan and Nantushan, increasing the
belief here chat the last stand of the
Russians will be made there.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
TWO MURDERERS---
DOUBLE SUICIDE
Two Couples in Different States
Died Alike.
A Deputy United States Marshal
Shot From Ambush in
Louisiana.
HUNTER KILLED By FARMER

Joplin, Mo, Dec. 2.-R.- II. Jack
son, aged As. fatally shot his wife
and committed suicide. The woman
was shot and then beaten over the
head with the pistol. Jackson cut his
throat with a pen knife. The couple
had lived unhappily.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

DR.. Robert Rivers received a tele-
gram this morning from Leaven-
worth, Kan, saying that his broth
el, Tom Rivers, who was shot there
several days ago, is better and moi
thought to be seriously injured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
RUSSIANS TO TAKE OFFENSIVE.

RUSSIANS TO TAKE OFFENSIVE.
Rome, Dec. 2.-The Giornale to-
day publishes dispatch from its
Mukden correspondent, stating that
General kuropatkin. commander Of
the Russian forces in Manchuria yes
terday convoked his generals To a
council Of war TO consider the mill
tary situation. IL Vas decided that
Russian troops should take the of
fensiye along the entire front. g.. ..
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
GEN. MILES

May Become Adjutant General Of
Massachusetts.
Boston, Dec. 2.-Lieut. Gen. Mel
son Miles,, retired, may be adjutant
general of Massachusetts in the adj
ministration of Governor Douglas.
The place has been offered the gen
eral. but he is not yet prepared to
say whether or not he will accept.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
A Double Tragedy.

lola, Kas., Dec. Mrs Jennie
Johnson and James Williams were
found dead at the home of the for
mer here. The woman, who is a
widow, had two bullet wounds in her
head, and Williams throat was cut.
Officers say Williams killed the wom-
an and himself. They had quar-
relied.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
skirmishing About Mukdcn.

Mukden. Dee. 2.-There was an
other small skirmish on Rennenka-
mpff's front November 80, but 9th
erwise everything remains quiet
here. A decidedly hot skirmish took
place November 80 on the Russian
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Japanese Lost A. omcers.

Toxic. Dec. at is announced
that the japanese lost seventeen Of
ficers and sixty-four men Wednes-
day in fight with the Russians. the
locality of the fighting has not been
made pubic.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Russian Ships Pass.

Island of Perrin. Dec. -Four
Russian warships were sighted this
morning passing southwark toward
the Indian Ocean.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
Died of Apoplexy.

Vienna, Dec. Count Capnist,
the Russian ambassador here, died
suddenly today from apoplexy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02
seryian Cabinet Resigned.

Belgrade. Dec. 2.-Members OF
the cabinet handed in their resigna-
tions to King Peter today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-02

The regiment OF which the baby
ozarevitch is colonel has left for the
front.