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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

Just as soon as you have read to-
DAVIS issue of The Sun to your salts
faction you should place 1t in wrap
per and mail it to some relative or
friend elsewhere. All the main
facts contained in the paper are known
to yon and to an extent are uninterest-
ing, but the outside world is not 30
we'll informed, you must not forget.
The main object in getting mp" the
paper was to advertise and benefit Pa.
ducah, and the quickest and best re-
suits will come through a wide circu-
lation Of the issue, Of course, aud you
can lend yourself to this good work in
the way suggested. A good wrapper
can easily be made by splitting the
ends of an envelope and two cent
stamp will make the delivery of the
paper certain. Help Paducah and
yourself In this way and also please a
friend by such slight remembrance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
The work of making up such a pa

The work of making up such a pa
per as The Sun sends out today is any
thing but "small job" even to first
class establishment There is rush
and crush of work which unavoidably
begets more or less evils. Some sg-
grsvating ones occur in this issue, and
these The Sun would hasten to cor
rect, not that it thinks the reader
would be misled but in justice to those
concerned. A particularly grevious
error appears in the last paragraph of
the page advertisement of Messrs.
Given, CLARK & Co., the omission OF
the word" only making the announce
ment Just the reverse of what the wri-
ter of the article clearly intended to
say. Another error is in the article
Concerning The Sum-" the date of
the establishment of the paper being
as 1879 instead of 1896. Though
these mistakes are so apparent as to
be harmless they are regretted, and by
the paper more than any one else.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
HOUSE BLOWN DOWN
Frame Tenement at 18th and
Husbands Suffers.
High Winds Take it Of its Foun-
dation-No One
Hurt.
LITTLE DAMAGE FROM STORMS

A frame double tenement house be-
longing to Joe Hughes, near Fourth
and Husbands street, was blown of
its "stilts" last night during the high
winds. but fortunately no one was in
it, and no one was hurt.
1t was on the side of hollow, and
the foundation consisted Of timbers
twelve or eighteen feet high. Ii had
just been built, aud was turned COM
pletely over by the wind. but is not
much damaged. When replaced and
established on a firmer foundation, it
is believed that it will be better than
formerly.
A family, it is understood. bad just
rented the place. but had not moved
in. Had anyone been in it there
would doubtless have been fatal re-
suits to the accident.
The wind came up last night early
after supper, and the rainfall was one
inch and &c huudredths up to the ces-
sation.
There Is no damage reported any
where, las everything had been secured
or placed out OF danger.
1t was reported on the streets this
morning that Joppa and brookport
river property suffered greatly in last
nights storm, but advices from those
towns this morning deny ths re-
port.
The winds were heavy nj both
places but nothing serious was done
in the way of damage. A few
barges and other river property were
blown about the harbor, but the
wstchmen and river men succeeded
in making everything fast before
the storm did any damage.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

state, the people, or the state banks,
whatever their result, or the motive
that prompted the filing of them. In
fact, they might have done great harm.
Lawyers should be familiar with law
and decisions of the court Of appeals
before filing such suits. In view Of
the above ruling, it is difficult to I'm
derstand what possible excuse there
could be for the filing of these suits
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

In Colorado they have martial law
in two counties, but no property is
reported destroyed, and no men are
prevented from working. All this
hurrah raised about the governor of
a state sending troops to quell riots
and other Disorders, whether real or
imaginary, is uncalled for. Those
who obey the law and attend to
their own business will have no
cause to complain. Those who try
to violate the law and destroy prop
srty that does not belong TO them,
have DO right to complain at anything
that may be done to protect lsw-abid-
ing citizens. One thing is always
certain in such cases, and that is that
the law abiding citizens are never in
any danger.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

According to an article apparently
inspired by the local administration,
which is trying to cover up the incom-
potency of some Of its officials, the
city has for year or more past been
swinjling everybody who has had
anything weighed on the city scales.
A so-called expert says that the scales
have not weighed correctly for year.
How he could tell they had been out
Of order a year is one of those things
that are mysterious to all but the ad-
ministration. If he knew it year
ago, or if anyone else knew it, he
should have said so, and had them re
paired. II the city has let the scales
90 for q year in such condition that
every body who had any thing weie he'd
on them had it weighed wrong, every
bodyis entitled TO damages who has bad
anything weighed on the scales dur
ing that time, provided, Of course,
that it can be proven by the sex
psrts'that the scales were in this con-
dition a whole year. Some of the pa.
irons of the scales, however, do not
take much stock in this version.
They assign different reasons for
quitting the city scales, aud the
mayor knows the reasons.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
THE BANK QUESTION.

The state banks of Kentucky seem
to have the best wishes of every body
in their efforts to defeat the suits
brought against them by the so'called
auditors agent for back taxes on de-
posits. Here is section of an opin-
ion of the court of appeals rendered
by Judge. Paynter in casa from Da-
viess, county. which seems to be very
plain:
THE banks are not required to pay
a tax on money deposited by custom
ers or the amounts which they repre-
sent. Owing to the particular charac-
ter of the business which they con
duct, they are quasi trustees OF their
depositors aud their customers. The
banks would be required to pay taxes
on their capital shares, surplus funds
undivided profits, franchises and rea
estate"
: 1t is too clear for discussion or argu
ment that the principal object il
bringing these suits against the state
banks, was to take advantage of the
possibility of getting . judgment and
thus securing fat commission. The
suits were not calculated to help the
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

Those who have fondly believed
hat the state librarian will resign
because she is to marry are destined
to disappointment. 1t is announced
that she will still hold the office, and
be represented there by her sister.
She will thus be able to hold both her
husband and tho public snap.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

of drowning harmless dogs. many Of
which have been stolen and taken to
the pound for the quarter paid the
boys capturing them. The dogs are
not half rs much OF public nuisance
in Paducah as the cows.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

Those who have been in doubt
about the Koreans can now tell
where their symphathies are. They
have given the Japs 10000 cases Of
cigarettes. Perhaps these will prove
more effective than the powder and
lead of the Russians.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

Attention is called to the observa-
tions OF subscriber on the cruel
aud demoralizing treatment of dogs
In Paducah. There appears to be
considerable trath in the communi-
ension, It = reyoIt,ps to think
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
DAILY THOUGHT.

"a worry may be either a stumb-
ling block or stepping stone in our
spiritual life, as we choose. In itself,
it is but a bit of material, and all de-
ponds upon what use we make of il.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Personally appeared before me this
day f. ]. Paxton, general manager OF
The Sun, who affirms that the above
statement of the circulation of The
Sun for the month of Feb, 1904, is tue
20 the best OF his knowledge and belief.
PETER PURyEAR,
Notary Public.
My commission expires Jan. "a, 1905.
March I, 1904.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26

A 1UARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protuding Piles
Your druggist will reiund money II PAzo ONT
21nox ~ q care YQ2 q 70 y dur ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02

ington there is none of an earlier en-
listment than that of Dr. Rand, and
the honor was therefore given him by
common consent
Not only was Mr. Rand the first
volunteer for the civil war. bat he was
also the first soldier to win the con-
gressional medal of honor,for distin-
guished gallantry in action. This
event occurred at Backburn's Ford.
Va. in less than three months after
his enlistment. His command was or
dered to retreat, and every man obeyed
save young Rand. at the time but IS
years of age. The rest of his battalion,
numbering 800 men, was swept in dis
order from the field. but Rand held
his ground. Notwithstanding the fact
that the field was plowed with shot
and shell all about him. The enemy
finally absolutely refused to fire at the
boy standing hravely alone and shoot
ing at them as coolly as if he had a
thousand men at his back. Rand then
crept across a deep ravine and Joined
the command of Gen. A. II. Barnum.
DR.. Rand's patriotism and gallantry
has been recognized by two govern
ors of the state of New York and by
three presidents. He was twice per-
sonally honored by President Lincoln
New York remembered him with a
gold medal appropriately inscribed,
and the United States government has
presented him with a plot of ground
in the most beautiful part of Airing
ton cemetery, where at the proper
time the state of New York will erect
monument worthy of the first man
to offer his services as volunteer
during the great rebellion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Tim Houliban.

Riley-Did he DO it gintly?
Rooney-He did. He began be askin'
her to marry him.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
HELD HIM IN HIGH ESTEEM.
Soldiers in Stonewan Jaclxson's Arrnv
Admired Him Above
All Men

Few generals were SO beloved and
revered by their soldiers as Stonewall
Jackson, the great Tanker" was by
his. his simplicity, strength, daring,
skill and indomitable will endeared
him TO his troops, while his successes
reused their admiration, says the Los
Angeles Times Whenever great cheer
ing was heard i'm Jackson's camp those
who were detained from being present
at the occasion would say: Here
comes either Jackson or an old rab-
bit!"
While in camp and winter quarters,
Jacksons soldiers INDUCED in jocular
stories-"camp STORIES" as they were
called, made up by them about their
general.
'Stonewall died" ran one of these
stories, and two angels came down
from heaven to take him back with
them. They went 10 his tent-he was
not there; they went to the outposts-
he was not there; they went to the
prayer meeting--he was not there. So
they had to return without him. But
when they came to heaven they found
that he had made flank march AMI
had reacehd heaven ahead of them"
Another story was this:
The soldiers declared that Gen.
Jackson was greater than Moses
1T took Moses" they said, 40 years
to lead the Isrealites through the will
derness. with mamma to feed them on;
Stonewall Jackson would have double
quicked them though in three days on
half rations"
At one time, when Jacksons camp
was on the southern bank of the Rap
pahannock and that of the federals on
the northern bank of that river,
friendly intercourSe-no only confined
to the exchange of coffee and tobacco
existed between the outpoSts of the two
armies, and friendly greetings were
often exchanged across the river. One
day, when Jackson rode along the river
and the confederate troops ran to-
gether, as was their custom, to greet
him with a yell, the federal pickets
shouted across the river, asking what
1t was all about. "Stonewall is COM
ing" was the reply, and Immediately,
to Jackson's establishment, the cry,
"Hurrah for Stonewall Jackson!" rang
out from the federal ranks Thus the
voice of north and south, prophetic OF
a time of renewed unity. mingled In
exclamation of great soldier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
A Fair Test.

Briggs-I believe the time is ap-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
POOR BLIND JOE PARSONS.
a Bullet Had Robbed Him of Sight.
But 1t Did Not Rob Him of
His Patriotism.

AT recent encampment of Bows in
Blue" three old comrades met in front
Of a company tent and began to ex-
Change stories. The cup that cheers"
was passed freely, but it was filed with
good, strong coffee, instead of the stuff
that Kills. The most interesting story
told by the trio was the following, which
we copy from the American Tribune:
We were visiting the hospital. said
one or the vets, and among others we
saw poor Joe. He enlisted in the First
Maryland regiment, and was plainly a
rough" originally. As we passed along
the hall we first saw him crouched near
an open window, Justify singing: I'm a
bold soldier boy" and, seeing a broad
oandage over his eyes, l said: Whats
your name, my good fellow?" Joe, sir"
he answered; Joe Parsons" And
what is the matter with your Blind,
sir. blind as a bat I'm battle?"
Yes, at Antietam, both eyes shot out
at one clip"
Poor Joe was in the front at Ante
tam creek. and a mimic ball had passed
directly through his eyes. across his
face. destroying his sight forever. He
was Ou' ~ years OIt, Dul he was happy
rs a lark.
1T is dreadful said
Il am very thankful I'm alive, sir.
1t might have been worse, yer see,' he
continued.
Then he told his story:
Il was hit he said. and il knocked
me down. l lay there ali night. and
next day the fsht was renewed. |
could stand the pain. yer see. but the
balls were flying all around, and l
wanted to get away. | could not see.
though. SO | waited and listened. and
at last | heard a fellow sroaning be-
yond me. Hello says l. Hello, your
self says he. Who be yer. says |. "a
rebel?' You're a Yankee, says he. so
am says 1. What's the matter with
you?' My legs smashed. says he
Cant yer walk? No Can yer see?'
Yes Well says |, you're a ID
rebel, but will yer do me a little ia
vor?' 1 will. says he, EFF ken Then
i says: Well. ole butternut cant
see nothin'; my eyes are Knocked out
but can walk. Come over here Let's
get out OF this You pint the way. and
I'll tote yer off the field on my back
Bully for You says he. And SO we
managed 20 get together We shook
hands on it. | took wink outer his
canteen and he got onto my shoulders
/ did the walkin' fer both, and he Gid
the navigatin' And eff he didn't make
me carry him straight into a. rebel
colonels tent mile away. I'm a liar,
Howsoever. the colonel cane up, and
says he: 'Whar dyer come from? Who
be your So told him. He said l
was done for. and couldn't do no more
shootin'. so he sent me over to our
lines. SO, after three days. came
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
FIRST SOLDIER TO ENLIST
Unique Distinction Enjoyed by DR.
Rand, Retired Physician
of Washington, d. c.

The first volunteer of the civil war
Is still living. He is DR.. Charles r.
Rand, of Washington, d. c., retired
from active practice by reason of trou-
blesome wounds received nearly 40 years
ago.
A certificate in the capitol of New
YORK, at Albany, attests the priority of
Dr. Rand's tender of his services.
The certificate is signed by the mayor
and two prominent citizens of Batavia.
N. Y, and also by the county clerk
and sheriff of Genesee county, stating
that in less than ten minutes after
the call of President Lincoln, April
10. 1861. for $4,000 volunteers was taken
from the wires the name of Charles
r. Rand was enrolled as soldier.
Among all the war records at Wash
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Fun For
Fun
Lovers.
The Usual Programme.

Lady-My foot seems to be swelled.
Shoe Dealers-These No. SHOES have
been in stock so long that they have
Shrunk
Il really believe my joints are en-
larged.
Dealer-Most likely these shoes are
wrongly marked. They may be No. Is
LADY, certainly can't get them on.
Deaier-Your instep is high. / will
get another pair with higher instep
All persons of noble ancestry have high
insteps
Dealer (back part of the store. two
minuts later)-Quick, George, rub the
marks off those number skies. and give
them to that woman in front-N. Y
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02

down here with the wounded boys, and
were dom purity well, all things con-
sidered."
But you will never see the light
again, my poor fellow" | said, sympa-
thetically.
That's So he said, elibly, but
can't help it, you notice. did my
dooty, got shot, pop in the eye, and
that's my misfortune, and not nay fault,
as the old man said of the blind boss.
But I'm a bold soldier boy "a" he con-
tinued, renewing his song
And SO We left him in his singular
merriment, poor, sightless, unlucky,
but stout-hearted Joe Parsons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
His Estimate.

you used to tell me was birdlike,"
complains the fond wife.
The brutal husband continues to bury
his nose in the paper.
You used to tell me was birdlike,"
repeats the fond wife, ''but now you
never act as if you thought So"
You're still birdlike," growls the hus-
band.
"One wouldn't think you thought SO.
TO judge by"
Isn't parrot a bird Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Why Uncle Sam Didn't Fight.

AT Hale's Ford, in Virginia. said
Booker T. Washington, 81 used TO know
in my boyhooo an old colored man called
Uncle Sam.
Uncle Sam, during the evil war, took
a great interest in the conflict, but he did
not fight himself. Awhile nan took him
to task about this one day.
Look here. Uncle SAM he said.
mere are the men of the north and the
men OF the south killing one another off
like sixty on your account. Why don't
you pitch in and join them?'
Uncle Sam looked at his IN erlocutor
with pleasant smile.
Nah frien',' he said, has yo' evan
seen two dawgs a-lghtin' ovah a bone .,
or course | have said the white
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02

preaching when every question will be
submitted to arbitration and all people
will agree.
Griggs-Well, if you wish TO be unde-
ceived. just make an attmept to settle a
dispute between the owner of a house
and tenant.-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Domestic Strategy.

Hnsband-Why do you scold the
butcher? 1t isn't his fault that the meat
comes to the table all dried up. Scold
the cook.
Wife, don't dare TO; but I'm in hopes
that if | keep scolding the butcher. he'll
get mad aud come around and scold the
cook N Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Sure to Follow.

Yesterday, at the COOKING school, we
studied the different uses of the rolling
pin said the young wife. L wonder
what will follow to-day?"
Oh replied the husband, you will
probably take up, to-day, the Rules for
the First Aid to the Injured - Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Why She Omit

I've stopped keeping household ac-
counts" she said.
Did it worry YOU to know how much
you spent?" asked her friend.
No The thing that annoyed me
was TO know how | could have so much
left when had spent so much."-Chi-
cago Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Losing Sleep.

Patience always think of all the
mean things | have said during the day
before I fall asleep at night.
Patrice-Gracious! Do YOU stay
awake as-long as that?-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
The One Thing Needful.

What do you think of those songs
without words?" asked the fair maid as
she arose from the piano.
with little alteration they would
be divine" replied her bachelor rela-
tive.
How could they be improved?" she
asked.
BY emitting the music also," he an
swered.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Merely a Hint.

"My motto" said Mr. Borem, as the
cuckoo clock chimed the half hour pre-
vious to midnight, lis to pay as you CO."
We'll rejoined Miss Caustique, after
a vain attempt to strangle yawn, I'm
willing to lend you car fare if that will
help you out"-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
A Lon g-Felt Want.

This is an interesting clock, MISS"
said the salesman; you really should
have one, especially if you're bothered
with tiresome callers"
Why" replied Miss Pechis, tits only
cuckoo clock isn't it?''
Yes, but, beginning at ten O'Clock,
instead of saying Cuck-oo!' every quar-
ter hour, it says Go home! go home!' -
Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Right in His Line.

Comedian-Who's backing your show &?
Tragedian-He's a wealthy Chicago
pork packer, and he seems confident that
the venture will be a success.
Comedian-Great faith in his ability
TO make money out of hams, eh?-Cath-
Ollie Standard and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Effect of the Rraction

Uncle h'm-Boss, wot's dis watah-
million wuth?
Downtown Grocer - Seventv-Gve
cents, uncle
Uncle Eph'm-Um-got any mrnips.
boss?-Chicaeo Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Same as Old Clothes.

Harry, aged five, had been telling
the minister that his father had Just
got a new set of teeth.
And what" asked the good man pa
tronizingly, lis he going to do with
his old ones?"
oh" replied the little fellow, with
deep sigh, Il suppose mamma will
cut 'em down and make me wear EN-"
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
A Candid Explanation.

''Why is It," asked Mr.. Biggs of his
laundress, that you charge me almost
twice as much as you charge my friend
Djggs?"
We'll, was the serene reply, you see,
sub, yoh shirts don fit my husban' as
weu as Mistah Digs does; an dey ain
as good shirts, neither. Washing
STIR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
His Claim Made Good.

When | die" said the candidate,
reaching his grand climax, let them put
but three words upon my tomb | ask
no more. / shall rest in peace if above
me are carved the simple words: He
was honest"
Yah" said little man at the back
end of the hall, I've always claimed you'd
take your nerve right with you to the
rave."-Chicago Record-Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Forgot the Location.

! The trouble with the average serv-
ant girl is that she cannot remember
her place.
Il guess you're right. At any rate,
our new servant girl went out last
Thursday and forgot the way back to
the house again. Catholic Standard
and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
For Him

Maybelle-Kit McFranklin is always
saying spiteful things about me, but l
don't mind her. 1t takes all kinds of peo-
pie TO make world.
The young man Tin an ardent whis-
per)-No, it doesn't! 1t takes only one
person!-Chicago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
Identified.

please, sir, have you seen a gentle
man without little girl?"
well, what if have, little one?"
"My Uncle John mas lost me and I
thought If you'd seen a gentleman
without little girl you could tell me
where he was. Portland Telegram.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
No Sinecnre

Mrs. Penhecker-You know that you
only married me for my money.
Mr.. Well, you can't say
that l haven't earned italy Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-07-02
A Queer Case.

81 wonder why Dwiggins sticks at
home the way he does? The man
never seems to so out anywhere"
"Oh, the chump's so much in love
with his wife that he never seems to
feel the need of recreation. "-Chicago
Record Herald