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The Washington times., 1904-09-28
Former Senator Slips Into
Parker'S Hotel and
Congratulates Him.
BELMONTS OFF THE LIST
Candidate VIII Not Receive
Them Without Their Be-
ing Announced.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2S.-David B. Hill
this morning did the first bit OF gum
shoeing'' that has happened during
Judge Parker's third visit to New York
and ne did It early.
Judge Parker had not finished break
fast in the main dining han OF the Sc
vile when the State leader walked into
the hotel by the side entrance and
through the cafe to the elevator. and
Rsceuded to the nominees suite on the
eighth floor
Former Senator Hi greeted Judge
Parker warmly. II being their first meet
ing since the Saratoga convention, and
he was heartily congratulated in return
upon the restoration Of harmony in AL
bany county.
Mr.. Hill stayed half an hour and made
his exit by the basement. giving way "a
Jefferson Levy, Of New York. the
! former Representative in Congress. Mr
/ Levy said he came 10 tell the candidate
what a splendid chance he has OF being
elected
! Samuel ]. Tilden. Of Lebanon. ". Y,
a nephew Of the famous governor. was
with the nominee for a time. Mr. Til
den says that It is his belief that New
York State will go Democratic for both
the governOrship and the Presidency.
In the Office of the Hotel Seville, be
bind the clerks desk. IS list OF names
| OF Democratic politicians who are to bC
1 admitted 70 Judge Parker's rooms with
| out announcement
They include Senator German. JohI
\ Sharp Williams William r. Sheehaa
/ David 3. Hill, William T. Rode, d.
Lancey Nicoll, Col John l. Martin, aaC
! Thomas Taggart
The list does not include the names o.
either Perry or August Belmont, al
though both called.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

This phase OF the situation State De-
partment officials refuse to discuss for
publication. saying II is "a bridge which
has not been reached"
Massachusetts, Ugly.
But the note of Curtis Guild. acting
governor Of Massac achusetts, to Judge
Phelps, indicates very clearly. in the
statement that "other channels of re-
dress are open in the case of violation
of Massachusetts law by the diplomatic
representatives of other nations:" that
the commonwealth IS not going to stop
after making an apology.
The course which will probably be pur-
sued by Massachusetts at the conclu-
sion Of the apology part of the program.
will be a protest against Mr.. Gurney.
and a demand that the facts of his over
speeding be Immediately brought to the
attention of the British government
with a view to mis- punishment
No One Approves Him.
Considerable annoyance is felt at the
State Department that Mr.. Gurney
should have involved the two friendly
countries through police court scandal
Continued on Second Page
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
JapS Fly Panic Stricken
From COSS0ckS' Attack

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 2S.-It is ex-
pected here that the battle Of Mukden
will occur to the east and northeast Of
the city between FoO-ChOo and Sin
King.
The japanese are marching toward
the former point along good roads from
Yen-Tai.
The Russians. according TO dispatches
received, have a front Of twenty-four
versts. nearly sixteen miIos, in length
between the Lao River and a point
north OF Sinking.
Kurokis main body left the vicinity
of Yen-Tai on Saturday last.
CossacIss Rout Japs.
KUropatkin reports that Ural Cos
sacks during the night attacked a Jap
anese camp. The japanese were thrown
into n state of panic.
Cossacks also ambushed half a squad
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
MCCLELLAN BOARD.
REQUIRES NEW MODEL
Statue of Civil War General Beyond
Limit of Appropriation.

The Baron Steuben and Mcclellan
Monument commissions met yesterday
afternoon IN Secretary Tafrs Office at
the War Department
II has been found that the original
model submitted by Frederick MacMon-
nies. the sculptor. for the Mcclellan
statue cannot be completed within the
appropriation and MacMOnnies Will be
asked 10 submit another model
The Steuben commission consists OF
the Secretary OF War, Senator Wetmore.
and Representative James T. McCleary.
The Mcclellan commission consists Of
the Secretary Of War. Senator WetmOre.
and Gen. George j.. Ruggles.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

ron of Japanese, who sustained cOnsid-
cradle loss.
kuropatkin today makes the follow
ing report TO the Gar:
The japanese Vanguard remains in
the same position east of the railway
Small offensive parties have been re-
pulsed by Russian cavalry. The Jap
anese are concentrated at Yen-Tai
mines.
"PontOons are being built At Bent
siapudze several skirmishes have Oc
CURED in which number Of cattle and
horses were captured"
Gar and Kuropatkin Friends.
The Car has sent most affectiOnate
letter to KurOpatkin. The latter. re-
plying to the message. gave his unre-
served approval Of the appointment OF
General Grippenberg to command sec
ond Manchurian army.
The Car. accompanied by Grand Duke
Michael. left for Odessa and ether south
Russian towns today 10 review troops
about to depart for the Far Last
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
FRENCH FEAR TROUBLE
ON MOROCCAN FRONTIER
Algerian Boundary Line May Lead tc
Hostilities Before Question
Is Settled.

PARIS. Sept 2s.-It IS learned from
excellent authority that the Moroccan
situation is causing anxiety in official
circles.
The foreign office refuses any informa-
tion on the subject 70 the press. but
according 10 newspaper dispatch from
Tangier. General Liautents recent mil
itary occupation indicates that the un-
defined frontier of Algeria and Morocco
is causing trouble.
II Is stated that the Sultan OF Moroc-
CO has protested against the French ad-
vance.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
MAINTAINS VITALITY
TO WONDERFUL DEGREE
Senator Hoar's Condition Unchanged
This Morning, But Aged Statesman
Is a Little Weaker.

WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. 2S.-This
mornings bulletin from the residence OF
United States Senator Hoar shows that
the vitality OF the aged statesman is
maintained to a wonderful degree.
The bulletin reads:
There is no material change in the
Senator's condition this morning. He Is
little weaker. Of course. but remains
in practically the same condition as yes
terday."
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
BRYAN A GRANDFATHER;
DAUGHTERS CHILD A GIRL

NEWPORT. r. l., Sept. 2s.-There was
great rejoicing at the Leavitt residence
this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron L. Leavitt were
notified Of the arrival Of a granddaugh-
ter. the offspring Of Mr. and Mrs
Homer Leavitt, at New Orleans. The
mother formerly Miss Ruth Baird Bry-
an. is doing well. This is William Jen-
nings Bryan's first and only grandchild.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
LADY CURZ0N RALLIES,
BUT Is STILL VERY ILL

LONDON. Sept. s.-A bulletin issued
this morning by the physicians in at
tendance upon Lady Curzon states that
the patient has distinctly rallied and
that her condition IS less grave. though
stfll critical.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 2S-It Is
learned that the Russian volunteer cruis-
er Mini Novgorod, which passed the
Bosphorus on Monday. is conveying
1000 soldiers to relieve the Russian gar
rison at Crete.
The Mini Novgorod will convey the
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
To Change Garrison
Of Russians at Crete

soldiers taken from Crete to Port Said,
there to receive further orders.
ROME. Sept. 2&-The Russian smbaS-
sy today issued an authoritative an
nOuncement denying that mediation was
being effected between the belligerents.
The announcement adds that real fight
ing viii not have commenced before the
end OF October.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

There are indications Vhat before the
matter is finally dropped, the tables will
be turned upon Hugh Gurney, third sec
rctary 20 the British embassy. and that
receiving the apologies of "A Jealous
Massachusetts police judge and the
$50 he paid into court under protest, he
will lose his position
international law not only includes the
principle Of the immunity of repre-
sentative of a foreign power, II IS point
ed out 10y officials here. but takes fur
ther st"Ds and indicates how al offend
ing peI,cn Of this capacity may be
reached and punished for any crime or
misdeu eanor in the country to which he
is accredited.
What May Happen.
An offender may. on the complaint OF
the offended nation, be punished BY his
own country provided II has a law COW
ering that offense. In the absence of
such law the nation IS required 20
waive its diplomatic rights and send
the culprit 20 the court having jurisdic-
ton FOR trial and punishment The Of
rended country may. if it so elect de-
naud the degradation or dismissal Of the
offender.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
WEATHER REPORT.

A trough OF low pressure that covers
the Slope region and extreme South
west has caused showers over those dis
the western upper lake region.
There were also local showers during
Tuesday In the Middle and South At
iautic States and the lower Ohio Valley.
In New England, the Southeast. and the
extreme West the weather has been
fair.
Temperatures are higher IN the cen
trsI valleys, tn, Slope region, and the
Pacific States. ard lower In the plateau
region and New England.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
Bids President Good-By
on Way to Post in
Philippines.
VIEWS MISREPRESENTED
Says Captious Commenta-
tors Distorted His
Words.

Mai Gen. Henry c. Corbin has not re-
treated from his attitude of disapprov-
ing of the marriage of young officers Of
the army. announced and amplifed in
his recently published report as conf
the East On the contrary. he is just
as fixed in his conviction on the sub
ject as he has ever been.
''I have seen a quantity of sentimental
rot in the newspapers" said the gener-
al. at the White House. this morning.
that was intended as answers 20 things
I was supposed to have said. The al
legged quotations from my order and my
conversation did suffice in truth TO make
me appear ridiculous.
viii Face the Issue.
"If the papers would conf1ne them.
selves 10 the discussion Of what have
actually said. would have no com
plant TO make. I am quite sure I an
right, and perfectly content TO face th'
issue.
There is no man living who is NOR,
in favor OF marriage. and Of the hom'
and family, than I am. / approve o
marriage under proper circumstances IL
the army and out. But ] believe the Of
ficers OF the army should be required L
give OF their best TO the service Of theil
country. and that they should not b.
permitted 70 cucumber their lives wit,
responsibilities which prevent their at
tainment OF this excellence Of service.
Conditions VS.. Sentiment.
Sentiment is a very pretty thing
but once in a, while IL is well to con
slider facts. Facts. when they obtrud'
themselves upon the married state an,
threaten its happiness. are very stub
born things.
General COrbin was at the White
House for p few minutes only. callinJ
with Secretary Taft to say gOod-by L
the President. He leaves for New Yorl
this afternoon and will start Saturda,
FOR San Francisco. He sails from ther
for the Philippines. to assume his nev
command as the head q that militar,
department. on October g.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

LONDON, Sept. GA dispatch TO the
''Standard'' from Liao-Yang- Septem-
Der %, via Tientsin. states that the
crisis at Port Arthur is rapidly ap-
preaching.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
PORT ARTHUR, IN LAST GASP,
AT MERCY OF JAP BESIEGERS

The speedy capture OF the last line OF
defense is anticipated The recent sue
cessful assault by the Japanese sealed
the fate of the fortress, enabling the
besiegers 70 mount heavy guns On the
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
TWO LEARNED JAPS
VISIT WASHINGT ON
One a BacteriOlOgist and
Other Law Teacher.
FOUND TETANUS BACILLUS
Dr.. Kitasato Disciple Of Koch in Ger
many-Dr. Hozumi Authority on
International Law.
FOUND TETANUS BACILLUS

Japan has had many prominent repre-
sentatives in Washington this summer,
but none more interesting than DR.. Shi-
basaburO Kitasato, bacteriOlOgist, and
Dr Nobushige Hozumi. authority on in
ternationaI law, both of Tokyo.
The one represents japanese achieve
ments In science, while the other, DR..
Hozuml, Is an example OF the fact that
the japanese mind is as capable Of pro-
found study and acute analysis as that
OF any AnglO-SaXOn.
Both the Japanese visitors are at the
Willard Hotel Prof. kitasdtD is rOunQ
and robust in figure, with q face denOt-
ing great force of character and intel
eCtuaIity. His education was obtained
chiefly in Germany, and he does most OF
his conversing in that tongue.
Discovered Tetanus Germ.
Prof. Kitasato is famous as the dis
coverer Of the tetanus bacillus. or lock
jaw germ. This was in 1894. when a
plague broke out in Hongkong. The
Japanese government sent Prof. Kitasa-
TO to investigate the cause Of the dis
ease. and only n few days after his ar
rival ne discovered the germ charac-
teristic of the plague. He was able to
| Isolate this in pure culture.
For his service TO medical science ne
/ was decorated by the Emperor with the
| third order Of the Rising Sun
| In Germany, Prof. lIItasato studied
/ with DR.. Koch and made many import
| ant discoveries In medical science with
| him. The discovery and use Of antitox-
| In IS one Of the achievements credited
| TO Prof kitasato He has established
| an antitOXin institute in Tokyo and Is
| at the head OF II. He is also director of
! the Serum Institute, the Lymph Iusti-
! tute and the Institute Of Infectious Dis
eases.
| DR.. Hozumi IS Of smaller and NOR,
| wiry type OF Japanese. lie is professor
| Of law in the Imperial University ir
| Tokyo. and has fame as an authority OF
the constitutional laws Of nations. H1
IS a barrister in the Middle Temple OF
England and speaks English.
Fair Lacks Detail.
Your St. Louis fair is conceived on 2
| grand scale" he said ''It is magnificent
| huge. like everything else that yot
! Americans do, but il lacks I'm detail
With New York / was greatly impressed
| When / threaded my way through TIT
downtown section and saw the masses
Of people struggling and fighting theil
way past each other i was struck Will
the thought, 'Of what use IS living, any
/ wayY And then ! came to Washing
ton-ah, that Is altogether different Il
is worth living here
Drs. kitasatO and HOZumi shOOl
hands with the President yesterday anC
called on Minister Takahira- This af
teTnoon they will be among the guest
at the reception to be given by Prof
Simon Newcomb 10 the delegates Of tn
international Congress of Arts ana Sc.
ences.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28

Flynn's Business College, 9Th nd K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting-s2s year
Adyt.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
ATTACHES IN PRISON.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 28-Mrs Ktastchenko has ju
arrived Chefoo from Port Arthur says that the missing French and
attaches had much trouble with the authorities Arthur
before leaving of their intimate knowledge of the conditions
of the town and fortress The lady thinks probable that the
ac have been captured and held Russian prisoners Port
thur
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
SToESSEL CoNTEMPTUoUS.

ROME Sept 28-A telegram from Cheoo reports that General
Stoesse command at Port Arthur has written friend in the Chi
port stating japanese port wasting ammunition
and lives in attempting to take this stronghold
Soesse reported to have said the Russians the port firm
rocks showing the utmost determination in their defense
Even without receiving help from outside he expresses the belief
that the port can be held for six months longer
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
Two Torpedo Boats and a Steamer Report
ed to Have Been Lost Within Past
Few Days.
GEN. STOESSEL SAYS JAPANESE
WASTE AMMUNITION AND LIVES
Defenders Able to Hold Out Without Aid
For Six Months-Russia May Have I'M
prisoned German and French Attaches.

LONDON Sept 28-The Wadvostok correspondent of the
trail sends report that two japanese torpedo beats and japanese
have been sunk by mines Port Arthur dug the last few
dayS.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
Fair Lacks Detail.

Top Coats $40. Wineman, GA T.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1904-09-28
THE Sun

THE SUN.
Sun sets today .....................-.--5 D 80
Sun rises tOmOrrON. N..--.................5 . .02
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
MUCH BLOOD Is
SPILLED BY LEAD
An Arkansas Man Kills His
Father-in-Law.
Prominent Man of shreveport
Kills His Son in
Law.
A MEMPHIS MAN KILLED.

Gillett, Ark. April 30-E. O.
Thompson shot and killed his father
in.lsw, II. II. Moody. Moody came to
th9 house of Thompson and was met
by Mrs Thompson aud son Floyd.
Moody said he had come to kill the
whole family. Thompson was shear
ing sheep at the barn, and hearing
this kept out Of sight of Moody and
went into the house and upstairs.
Moody swore and walked around on
q hunt for Mr.. Thompson. Thompson
was watching out the upstairs window
when Moody discovered him, and was
In the act of shooting at Thompson
with double barroled shotgun when
Thompson fired, putting nine buck
shot Il onMoody's shoulder and neck,
killing him instantly.
The verdict Of said jury was; "we,
the jury. find from the evidence that
Thompson was justihable In killing
and protecting his own life and the
lives Of his family" There had been
bad blood between the parties since
last fall, when. they traded horses.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
GOLD STANDARD
PANAMA WILL PLACE THE GOV.
ERNMENT ON A SOUND
MONEY BASIS.

Panama, April Sit seems possible
that the gold standard will be adopted
by Panama. The committee to which
the question was referred has reported
favorably, after considering among
will use American currency in the
canal zone. AS regards the amount
1t is recommended that enough money
be coined to prevent the United
States from having pretext to coin
special currency for the zone. The
idea is to coin silver money, using
American gold as the standard, and
prohibiting the introduction of fore
ign silver money.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
The Suns Great Contests Came
to a Close Today.
Announcement of The, Winners
Is Made Be
low.
NOTES OF THE CONTEST

The Suns contests, giving free
transportation to the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, in St Louis. to the
most popular city or federal employe,
the most popular resident of the
county, the most popular school teach
or OF the city, the most popular
member Of local union, and the
most popular clerk closed today. In
the first contest Miss Hattie Clark
won with total of 4iS,S76, with
Mr.. Frank Moore second, with 1885,
$50; Mr.. Henry Temple won the
second contest, W it'll 1853, ls9 and Mr..
Henry Houser was second with 299.-
40; Mr.. q. @. Haymsn won the
third contest with 3ls.473 votes and
Mr.. Ed. Englert was second with
2l7,s4S. Miss Jessie Byrd won the
fourth contest with 299, s59 votes aud
Miss Jessie Rocks was second with
257,443. Mr.. Harry Hinkle won the
fifth contest with S44.352 and Miss
Ruth Creemens was second with
259, 300.
None of these popular people needs
an introduction from The Sun. The
vote in these contests show their pop
ularity.
The contests have been the most
exciting ard interesting ever con
Quoted by II Psduoah paper. They
have been successful in the extreme
and The Sun is well pleased with
them.
The winners will receive free
transportation to and from st. Louis
and fifty dollars in cash as expense
money during their stay at the
Worlds fair. IL is optional with them
when they will 90. The Sun wishes to
congratulate each one on the fine
race he or she made. The utmost
good feeling attended the contests
throughout and The SUP is proud OF
this.
The total votes in the contests were
very large and the candidates should
feel proud OF it. The sun believes
this contest brought out more votes
than any contest ever conducted in
city tho size of Paducah and It Is
proud of it.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
WORKMAN KILLED.

Springfield. Ill, April So-Jacob
Posey, whose home is in Memphis,
Tenn who has wife and children
living. was murdered in cold blood
tonight by N. q. Napier. foreman Of
construction work Of the Illinois Cen
trail Traction company's line being
built between this city and Decatur.
Posey's work did not suit Napier,
and the latter told him to quit his job.
Posey was getting his coat or the
fence TO leave without saying any
thing. when Napier drew . revolver
and shot him dead.
Napier was soon arrested aud Jailed
IN Decatur.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30

great throng the bulk of the multitude
was made mp from st. Louis and the
surrounding territory. Special trains
brought inf the city thousands of
sight seers from Iowa, Illinois. Kan
sas, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Arkan-
sss, and even states more distant, and
these visitors helped to swell the
throng that had gathered from all
parts of the Mound City and its su-
burbs to join in the opening Of the
big show.
AS the finishing touches are put on
the buildings within the next few
days, and the exhibits are fully in
place, the systematic sightseeing will
begin in earnest, and there will be less
of the hasty rush through the grounds,
except by those whose time is limited
to day or two,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
EBERT TURNER
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Well Known Young Manat May
field Suicides Today. +.
Was Well Known in Paducah, Where
He Formerly Worked in Tobacco
Business.
HAD LONG BEEN IN ILL HEALTH

News reached the city today Of Che
suicide at Mayfield, KY, this morning
of Ebert Turner one Of the Ut
known young men of that place, ~
one with many friends in Paducah
The deceased wss 81 years old, and
had been in i'll health for several
years.
This morning at the home of his
brother, Clarence Turner, he shot
himself through the heart with a
pistol, while in bed. The report
attracted the family, but he died
almost instantly.
It is supposed that the excessive use
of opiates had ruined his health and
deranged his mind, and that to this
was due his rash acct.
Young Turner was son of the
late DR.. Turner, one of the most
prominent men of Mayfield. and was
q grandson of the illustrious Rufus
K. Williams. once q member CT the
court of appeals of Kentucky.
The deceased was at one time
printer, and had been about the
country great deal before he went
to work for the Western District
Warehouse at Mayfield, KY, Western
district here and the Western District
warehouse there were then one and :
Mr.. Turner often came to Paducah ON
business for the firm, and thus made
many friends here.
He drifted into other work in late
years and was last at work in Pine
Bluff, Ark. He was unmarried. The
will be inferred at Mayfield.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
CONVICTED IN
THREE MINUTES
JUSTICE COMES SPEEDILY IN
CASE OF NEGRO MURDERER.

Austin, Tex, April 30-Henry Sim
mons, the negro who, on April 81.
murdered q young white girl named
Lula Saudberg, at Manos, ~ miles from
this city, was today tried by . jury
and convicted of murder in the first
degree, within three minutes otter the
jury was charged. The entire trial.
impaneling of jury and all, only con-
sumed two hours. The defendant
waving all rights, the Judge sentenced
him to hang here on Monday next,
May 2.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
ORDER ANNULLBD
HAYWOOD WILL NOT BE TRIED
FOR DESIGNATING THE FLAG.

Telluride, COL, April S0-Upon
the order of District Attorney McClel-
land, the warrant issued by Justice
Lilley for the arrest of William d.
Haywood, secretary treasurer of the
Western Federation of Miners, on the
charge Of desecratiDg the flag, was to
day annulled. This disposes of any at
tempt on the part of the civil authori-
ties to bring Hay wood to Telluride.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
100000 FIRE.

Vancouver, b. c., April S0.--Nine
tenths of Fernie, b. O., town of 30,
900 the largest settlement in Grow IS
Next Pass district, was destroyed by
fre. The estimated loss Is $500, 900.
The water supply almost failed and
the fire burned itself out. There
were no casualties.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-30
KRUGER WEAK
FORMER PRESIDENT OF TRANS.
vAAL IN POOR HEALTH.

Mentone, France, April 3.-While
il is dicuffilt to ascertain the exact
state of the health of Mr.. Kruger,
formev president Of the Trsnsvaal, it
is stated on good authority that
symptoms of a cerebral affection are
apparent and that . consultation of
physicians has been held. MIR.
Kruger is now extremely weak and
constant care is necessary.