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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
SMALL CROWD
Less Than Fifty Left Today on
Odd Fellows Excursion.
800 Visitors Are Attending the Re
union at Carbondale, Ill.

The special train that left about Z
O'Clock this moving for Carbonate,
H., with a crowd of Odd Fellows and
others. for the nineteenth annual re-
union of the l. o. o. f., carried only
small crowd. There were 20 tickets
sold at the union depot and ss at tie
Sixth street station, . total of AZ.
Despite this, however, there is .
large crowd there. A dispatch to The
Sun says:
Carbondale. ILL.,, April 26-The
nineteenth annual celebration of the
1. o. q. +. OF interstate association
10 being held here. There are 1000
Odd Fellows from Illinois, Missouri,
Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and
Arkansas present. Contests begin to-
night on the subordinate degree work.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
Well Known River Engineer
Dies From Heart Failure.
Found wading Around in Island
Greek and Died Twenty
Minutes Later,
HAD BEEN ILL SOME TIME

Capt Andy Skillian, of 1900
Broad street, q we'll known river engi-
neer aged So, died suddenly last
night about II O'Clock on a house
boat near the mouth Of Island Greek,
and the coroner's jury today decided
that he died from heart disease and
rheumatism.
The deceased had been in i'll health
for some time. and only recently spent
about a month in the marine hospital
at Cairo. He was employed on the
small steamer Oracle, and was last
night preparing to tow house boat
up the river, but the machinery got
wrong In some way and he postponed
the trip.
He 10 supposeud to have been ut
work about the house boat when he
fell overheard, probably during an
attack of vertigo. He probably reyiv-
ed enough by the cold plunge to swim
TO shallow water, possibly the water
where he fell was not deep enough for
him to drown, but ut any rate when a
man who was going down to his boat
accompanied by his wife, heard Mr..
stillians cries for help and ran to
assist him. he found him wading
about In the water, too much ex-
hsusted to climb out on the bank. The
helpless man was taken into skif
and placed aboard the mans house
boat. but lay there aud died in about
twenty minutes.
The evidence heard at the coroner's
inquest this morning developed the
fact that the deceased had BEEN sick
for some time, and yesterday and last
night had several "fainting spells. I"
His friends had attempted to induce
him to return to the marine hospital
at Cairo. but he declined.
Mr.. Skillian had lived in paducah
for many years and was for a long
time employed on the /. @. transfer
here. He leaves wife and three
children. He was a member OF the
marine engineers association, and of
the Knights of Honor.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
H. M. Stark's Creditors COnsid.
ering Proposition.
Money to Be Paid and CONTEMPT
Proceedings Dismissed il
Successful.
NO OFFICIAL ACTION TAKEN

Ii is understood that a proposition
has been submitted to creditors of
Harry M. Stark, formerly a wholesale
liquor dealer here, by which his rep
resentatives will pay to them a certain
sum of money in return for settle
ment and the dismissal of the con.
tempt proceedings pending against
MIN in the Refevee in bankruptcy s
court here.
Several months ago, it will be re-
membered, Stark filed a petition in
bankruptcy and the proceedings re-
vealed the fact that about SIS. 900
which Stark claimed he had spent
could not be accounted for. He could
show where only about $4,000 went,
and finding himself in a predicament
he left the city, and has never yet
been located by federal officers.
When he failed to show up he was
CITED for contempt, and would have
been compelled to produce the 500
or go to Jail. But he could not be
found, although the deputy marshal
thought he had him spotted several
times.
1t is understood now that a propo-
sition has been made by his friends
for settlement, ana that all but Q
few of the creditors have agreed to it.
It is likely that they will also, and
then the matter will be formally pre-.
sented to Referee Bsgby and he will
decide whether or not to dismiss the
contempt proceedings and allow Stark
to come back If he desires.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
GOES TO GOTHAM
KENTUCKY CONGRESSMAN TO
VISIT "DRY DOLLAR" SUI (
LIvAN SOON.

Washington. April 26-when con-
gress adjourns, Congressman ollie
James. of the First Kentucky, will 20
to New York, to be guest of Congress
man DRY Dollar" Sullivan. Con-
gresham James received a telegram
from Congressman Sullivan this morn
ing saying: "All the automobiles in
New York will be at your disposal and
Tammsny will give you warm vel
come. Your friends will meet you on
Broadway. Yours, Tim"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
WEALTHY MAN
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF HOP
KINsvILLE DIES.

Hopkinsville, April 26-Stephen K.
Trice. a retired banker and one of the
weslthiost citizens here, died this
morning, aged 81. He was q native Of
Providence. Tenn, and came here 81
years ago. The foundation Of his for
tune was laid in the mercantile bust
meas, but he was for 40 years president
of the Planters Bank, retiring three
years ago.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
DEPOT QUESTION
NEAR SETTLEMENT
/. C. Officials to Inspect May
field.Facilities,
Railroad Commissioners to Accom-
pany Them and Look over
the Depot.
" DEPOT PROBABLE

Msyfeld, KY, wants new depot,
and wants 1t SO badly that the railroad
commissioners of Kentucky have been
asked to compel the Illinois Central
to put new one mp there. The COM
pany began repairing the present
depot short time ago but this did not
do. The good people wanted . bran
new one, and the railroad commission
ers considered their demands 1T o
special meeting. The council at May
field condemned the depot and ordered
new one, and the railroad commits
sioners were unable to arrive ct any
definite conclusion, so they decided TO
have the ROAD officials go to Mayfield
in person and take look.
Today President Stuyvesant Fish
and Second Vice President J. T. Hara-
han will arrive at Maytield In Q
special coach and personally inspect
the facilities provided there by the
road.
They will be Joined by Mr.. @. y.
McChord, chairman of the railroad
commission, and Commissioner Med.
Ferguson, of Paducah, the latter being
here today on his way.
The general opinion seems to be
that Mayfeld will get the new depot,
provided the council there does not
change its mind in the meantime
and demand one with brownstone
front and marble trimmings. 1t is
expected that the railroad commission
will base its action in the matter on
the decision of the l. O. officials.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26

like an army on q vessel Of its over all
length, and narrow beam. These
stacks emit the smoke from the fur
naces Of four boilers, which produce
steam for similar number Of oylin-
ders of the triple expansion variety.
The Lawrence possesses q modern
electric lighting plant.
Lightness of construction lie tanta-
mount to the development of the
highest speed on torpedo boats, and
whenever pound can be eliminated.
stiff light materials are invariably
substituted. The Lawrence uses gal
vapized ply steel wire cables running
through q chock directly over the GEN.
ter of the stem, in place of the custo-
mary anchor chains, which would be
entirely too heavy for use on torpedo
boats. Thin wire forms the main deck
rail instead of solid iron guys bent on
larger vessels, and the smallest kind
of stub end and pipe turn buckles take
the slack out of the various stays.
This is all done to reduce weight and
to contribute to the speed elements.
Lieutenant Proctor, of the craft. is
young man. He is o native of
Frankfort. this state, and entered the
service September 20, 1889.
This afternoon the captain sent
word over that no one could be re-
ceived aboard the vessel on account
of the rough water, but that tomor-
row visitors would be received.
No arrangements have yet been
made for taking them over to the boat
but will be before tomorrow morning.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
RUSSIANS ENTHUsED.

81. Petersburg, April ga dis
patch states that the rumors OF i'm
minence OF . disturbance Of the
friendly relations between Russia aud
China in the foreign Office is not
reasonable 70 expect. The appearance
Of the vlAdivostok squadron of Gen
san Korea. Monday and the sinking
OF . Japanese merchant vessel. has
revived popular enthusiasm.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
DISTRICT CONVENTION
Republican District Convention
Meets Here Thursday.
Will Hold Its Sessions At The City
Hall.

The Republican District convention
will be held in Paducah Thursday,
the 2sth. Tho convention will be held
at the City Hall and will be called to
order by ex-senator Deboe, Of
Marion. KY, at | O'Clock.
There will be one hundred and fifty
seven delegates in tho convention and
it gives promise of being one of the
most interesting ever held. The Pa
ducah delegation is composed of some
of the best men in the party.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
MAssING TROOPS.

Sc. Petersburg. April 26-Mukden
reports forty thousand men occupying
fortified positions along Yalu, twenty
thousand posted at Tskushan head of
Korea hay. where the Japanese have
threatened TO make u landing. The
Russians also occupy the banks Of tn.
men river for long distance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
AMERICAN NAVY OFFICERS.

Copstantinople. April 26-It is
stated that four American officers
who were among the crew which navi.
gated the Turkish ,cruiser. Abdul
Medjid from Cramps yard. Philadel.
phia to Turkey. signed contracts to
join the Turkish navy. Captain Buck.
man. one of the officers, was made
Turkish vice admiral.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
WILEY SULTAN
Is PREPARING FOR WAR WITH
BULGARIA.

Oonstantinople, April 26-Notwith-
standing the Turko- Bulgarian en-
tente, the porte continues to prepare
for war. The sultan is about tosorder
commission of his superior officers
of his staff and artillery to prepare
plans for the defense of Notifications
on the frontier.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
SECOND ATTEMPT.

Madrid, April 26-A second attempt
was made on the life Of Premier Maura
Premier, who was stabbed by young
anarchist at Barcelona fortnight ago.
He was shot at while travelling to
Madrid from Barcelona Tuesday.
The shot passed through the top Of
the carriage. No one was injured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
THE WORLDS FAIR
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE
FOR OPENING.

st. Louis. Mo-, April 26-The
worlds fair commissioners met Tues
day to make final arrangements for the
opening day. The commission an
nounced that the general program for
Saturday will remain practically I'M
changed
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
KURoPATKIN MAY COMMAND.

st. Petersburg. April 26-General
Kuropatkin. IT lie believed in the high
est military circles here. Is destined
TO become commander in chief Of all
the emperor's forces, both military
and naval, In the far east.
Admiral Alexieff may remain there
for some little time as viceroy. but
his reign Is considered practically
ended. He will not be Inundated.
but in order to effect harmonious rela-
tions, u way will be found TO secure
his elimination.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
ON IRISH SOIL
EDWARD AND HIS QUEEN PAY
IRELAND A VISIT.

Kingstown, Ireland, April 26-
King Edward and queen Alexander
landed on this soil Tuesday on sec
ond visit to the Emerald Isle since the
coronation. The city is brightly deco
rated in honor of the occasion. Their
majesties are received with great en-.
thusiasm.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
AUTO SPILL.
EDWIN GOULDS' BIG MACHINE
RUNS AMUCK.

New York, April 26. - Edwin
Gould's new forty horse power auto
mobile was wrecked and four men
were injured, one of them t. Antonio
isabelle. probably fatally in collision
early today between the automobile
and pile Of building material on
Seventh Avenue.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26

Indianapolis, IND, April 26-Re-
publican state convention met this
afternoon. Chairman Watson delivered
the keynote speech, after which the
committees were appointed. A num-
Der of speeches by the senators CON
gressmen and others followed, Sena-
tors Beverage, being the principal
speaker.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
JAPANESE SHIP SUNK.

London. April 26.-Reuters Seoul
correspondent wires tho latest news
from Gensan is that Russian war
ship which Monday appeared of that
port, sank the Japanese steamer
Goinio Maru and then disappeared.
The Grew of the sunken vessel was
saved.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
WRECK IN ST. LOUIS YARDS.

st. Louis, April ga head-end
collision between b. and o. aud
vandalia fast mail train in the termi-
nal yards this morning, telescored
both locomotives and wrecked several
coaches and seriously injured three
trainmen.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
FIGHT HOUR LAW.

Washington, April 26--The senate
committee on education end labor
Tuesday desired to postpone further
considerations Of the eight hour bill
until December.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
JAPS lombard
NEW CHANG FORTS
And the Russians Sink japanese
Ships Monday.
Russians Feel Enthused over War
News - Vessel
Sunk.
KoURAPATKIN MAY COMMAND

Loudon, April 26.-Tho Tion Tsin
correspondent wires that the japanese
bombarded the forts at New Chwang
Monday evening.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
BASEBALL RESULTS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York o. Brooklyn 2.
Boston ., Philadelphia 0.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York 4, Washington /.
Chicago 2. Cleveland 4.
!, Detroit 4, st. Louis 2.
Philadelphia 2. Boston o.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26
GETS COLDER.

The minimum temperature last
night went to 40 degrees. The rain
fall was so Of an inch.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-26

Miss Myrtle Holloway, Of Eddyville.
has returned home after visiting here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
RAILROAD WAR DECLARED.
Hartman Files Petition Looking TO Re.
turn Of Northern Pacific Stock,

Hartman Files Petition Looking TO Re.
turn OF Northern Pacific Stock,
st. Paul. April 2.--E. II. Hartman,
as trustee Of the oregon Short Line,
today filed petition In the federal
court asking to be allowed to inter-
vene In the case Of the United States
against the Northern Securities Com
pany with the object OF compelling the
Northern Securities Company TO turn
over TO him the Northern Pacific Rail-
way stock originally exchanged for the
Northern Securities stock. instead Of
the proposed division Of Northern Pa
cinc and Great Northern stock. The
Hartman interests. prior 10 the forma-
ton OF the Northern Securities Com
pany. held controlling interest In the
Northern Pacific stock. the struggle for
which eliminated In the panic OF May
0 on the New York stock exchange.
This action liz taken as the beginning
OF contest for the control OF the
Northern Pacific railway between the
Hill Morgan faction Of the Northern
Securities Company. and II. H. Harri-
man,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03

cinnati. He had in his possession Mrs,
Burns Daughter Of the Revolution
pin engraved with her name, as well
as several articles of jewelry, all OF
which bore her initials, The prisoner
is said to have disclosed the hiding
place of other jewels which are al
legged to have been the property of Mrs
Burns. The total value of the property
recovered is nearly $4,000.
About two years ago Mrs. Burns
announced that she was going away
on short visit. Her husband was be-
lieved to be in Europe. Taking severa
trunks Mrs. Burns left the hotel, Civ
ing instructions to hold her mail un.
til she sent her forwarding address
From that day to this no word ha:
been received from her or her husband
Mrs Burns was prominent as a mem,
Der of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, and also was connected
with several women's organizations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
Maoey Admits Crimes.
man.

North Yakima. wash, April 2.---
Leon Macey. who ID held On the charge
Of being implicated In the holdups Of
the Gingles gang of robbers and high
waymcn. waived a hearing today be-
fore Justice ], A. Taggard and was
bound over TO court for trial in the
sum OF $4,000 ball Macey made a con-
fesslon a short time ago. In which he
implicated the dead bandit, Jack Cling
les, and his brother In several holdups
and horsestealing affairs,
At the preliminary hearing OF Jim
Gingles on the charge of horsestealing
he admitted the crime. telling how
they went to the ranch OF VIM. Buch-
holz and stole a fine driving team OF
horses, He told the officers that before
the horsestealIng they went to Airing
ton, Ore. during the day Of September
II last. They camped outside the city
and at night held up the Arlington sa-
loon,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
EXPLAINS WcKssuRo INCIDENT
Russian Officer Exonerates American
Captain of all Blame.

Russian Officer Exonerates American
Captain of all Blame.
Odessa, April captain Stepanoff,
OF the Russian cruiser variag. made
this statement TO the Associated Press
regarding the vicksburk incident at
chemulpo He said:
IAN the time the Vicksburg was
stationed at Chemulpo her captain held
aloof He took no part in the confer
ence to protest against the preceding
fight. for the simple reason that he
was not invited to do so. After the
fight, like others. he sent a surgeon
with a boat to the rescue. AS re-
CARDS his not taking Russian seamen
aboard the Vicksburg. this was un-
necessary and It Is more than probable
that Captain Rudeniff, commanding
the Variag, did not ask IT,"
At the conclusion of the celebration
in honor of the survivors of the Vir-
lag and Koreitz today, the guests were
escorted by bands and cheering multi
tudes to the steamer Nicholas,
which sailed this afternoon for sebas-
topol.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03

Portland, Ore. April 2.--The part al
legged to have been played by Mrs.
Watson for which she was indicted
was that Of being receiver Of falsely
secured claims. After securing prop
erty by deeds from dummy claimants
her practice Ii said to have been to
sell them to bona fide purchasers, the
ring" 1t is alleged receiving the pro-
ceeds. AS soon the the announcement
Of the Indictment was made Mrs. Wat
son disappeared and the officers have
been hunting her ever since without
success until secret service offers To-
catd here In Chicago,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03

London. April 2.--The slaughter OF
the Thibetans kills such waning in
terest as still exists In London on the
japanese and Russian struggles. News
OF the wholesale bloodshed excites, as
|, general rule feeling OF depression,
because the average T1ngIishman scar
ceiy secs II was necessary and because
there is general apprehension that 1t
may lead TO complications with Rus
sia.
The last thing the British public
wants at present is another war, and
what is more dreaded is rise in the
income tax.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
Think Same Bandits Held Up Sa.
loon at Kennel Some
Weeks Ago.
PROCEEDING WITH THE CASE
Rifle Left by One Of the Outlaws
I'm Hurry to Escape May Lead
to Identity of Owner
Being Disclosed.

Redding, Cal. April 2.--The trip on
the officers north this afternoon re-
suited In the clearing OF the skies Of
some OF the suspects and proving to the
satisfaction of the detectives that the
bandits who held up the Oregon ex-
press at Copley Thursday night and
killed Messenger O'NeilI, were the
same men who held up is men In Dave
Endicott's saloon at Kennel, 20 miles
north Of here on March 20. The on
GERS say that dozen different inform
ants had told that the circumstance
seemed to point strongly to three men
living near Kennett as the train rob-
bers. but investigation today showed
conclusively that the suspects could
not have been the robbers.
A point not heretofore made public
is that the officers have one OF the guns
of the bandits. 1t is rifle, and was
left by robber who took Guard Frank
Rockwell's by mistake. The bandits
gun survived the explosion and is in
the hands of the officers. 1t is said to
be an ordinary rifle. but its possession
may lead to the identity Of the owner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03

Washington, April 2.--The japanese
minister has received telegram from
Toxic announcing that just before the
adjournment of the diet house Of rep
resentatives passed a resolution In
part as follows:
THE imperial declaration OF war
against Russia shows his majesty has
been actuated solely by a desire to pre-
serve peace. and every subject of his
majesty should exert himself to the ut
most 10 obey the imperial will This
house has provid ID revenues desired
by the government and viii always be
ready co,dially TO cooperate in meas
ures necessary to Jring about the de
sired result and win be prepared to
grant all funds necessary for prosecut-
Ing war"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03

Sunday from long trip through New
Mexico. Arizona and Mexico. The no.
tel people noticed that he was not In
his usual good spirits. Monday he left
the hotel and wds not seen again there
AT 4 o'clock Monday afternoon Powell
registered al the Albany in this city.
Besides being u member Of Eureka
(cai.) Aerie OF Eagles. powell was ami
iaed with the Travelling Mems Asso-
citation. He leaves parents and a
brother residing In New York state.
where his father In a farmer. Coroner
Mehrmann has held an inquest. One
or the other OF the organizations OF
which Powell was n member will take
charge Of the funeral.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
Last Work Of Body Is 10 Return
Six indictments and Frame
Stern Document.
SESSION LASTS TWO WEEKS
Hot After Lieu Laad Laws and
Points TO Corruption and
Graft That Result Bccausel
Of Their Recognition.

Portland. April 2,--The federal grand
Jury, which has been In session for
two weeks, completed It's work today
and was discharged after returning six
indictments and drafting strong let
ter TO the secretary OF the interior de-
nouncing the present land laws and
urging their repealI'hc document calls
attention to some OF the existing laws.
especially the lieu land law and to the
evidences OF corruption among land
officials and others M the direct re-
suit. Attention Is especially directed
to the frauds in Oregon and a strong
appeal Is made for a change in the
laws TO prevent further corruption.
During It's term the grand jury has
returned iS indictments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-03
Imperial Declaration of War Was Last
Resort of Ruler and Statesmen Re.
solve That Subjects Should
Stand by Emperor.
House OF Representatives Stands Ready to Grant All Funds Nee
essay to Garry On War.EngIand Depressed by Trouble
in 1hibet and Believe Massacre Could Have Been
Avered-.May Embarras Relations

clearly the part Of General Kuropat-
kin's strategy to permit the Japanese
to have small number OF VICTORIES
In northern Corea SO as to draw them
northward toward Harbin. He adds:
''rhese were Russia's tactics during
the Turkish war. Several victories In
northern Korea will so stimulate the
japanese ambition that they will adopt
the cry, ION to Harbin." which Is ex-
asstly the point % which General Kur-
potakin seeks to lure them"