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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
THE COMMISSION
HERE is PULLED
Meets Tomorrow to Select School
Books Under New Law.
McCracken County Already Has
Contract That Runs About Two
Years More.
SAMPLE BOOKS ARE REoEIvED

Tomorrow County Judge K. T.
Lightfoot. County Attorney Eugene
Graves and County School Superin-
tendent A. NJ. Rsgsdale. composing
the school commission, will meet to
vote on choice Of book to be used in
the county schools here next year.
The selection of the school books
under the new law will occur every
FIVE years, but there is some doubt IS
to whether the selection or adoption
can be legally made in those counties
in which existing contracts have not
expired, among which. is McCracken
county. The adoption of the books
now in use was made in June 1901.
and contracted for five years. County
Superintendent Ragsdale stated this
morning that contract was con-
tract" and he did not see how it could
be forced on this county to adopt new
books before the present contract has
expired. This is what the state Off
cials are trying to do, it is said. bat
the board will meet tomorrow and
make its selection and report to the
state superintendent, Mr.FJames II.
Fuqua.
Yesterday the samples of books sub
mitted to this state by the different
companies arrived. The samples are
sent out by the state superi' -
end the companies sending books |ss<r
the Silver Burdett Co., OF New York;
University Publishing Co.. Of New
York; American School Book Co., of
Cincinnati, The National Publishing
Co., of Louisville, and the Globe
School Book Co., Of New York
The only companies submitting
full set of books are the American
Book Co.. and the University Publish
ing Co. The books submitted by the
former are McGuffey's revised readers
and spoilers, Rays improved arith-
metio, Harvey's revised grammar, the
natural geography and the Eclectic
histories. The latter company offers
Holmes new readers, Maury's geog-
rsphies, Saunders arithmetics. Jones
advanced United States history and
Hansell's primary history.
In the McCrsoken schools there are
~ distinct branches taught. There
are 26 books used, and the board will
vote on each book separately. The
book receiving the largest number Of
votes in each county board will be Sc
leoted to be used in the entire state.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
NO MIDDLE GROUND
MIR. BRYAN GIVES AN INKL1NG
OF WHAT MAY BE EX-
PEOTED OF HIM.

Dallas. Tex. May CIV. J. Bryan,
in an interview on the train between
here and Dennison, stated to News
man that there was no middle ground
on which the Democrats could unite.
He said you might as we'll start men
walking Off in different directions and
expect them to get together. He de-
clined to say what he would do in re-
gard to supporting q ticket and plat
form suitiug the Wall street crowd.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
AN ARTILLERY DUEL.

London. May 27--The Toxic GORE
spondent OF Central News. reporting
the storming and taking of Kinchou
by the japanese Thursday, says the
fighting practically was confined TO a
duel between the artillery of both
sides. The guns were fred holly with
out iutormission for Ave hours. Three
Japanese warships in the bay CO.
operated by firing heavy guns 81 the
Russian positions.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
HAIL STORM
Severe Blow Reported From Liv
ingstonCOunty.
Some of the Hail Stones Almost as
Large AS Eggs.

A severe hail and wind storm visited
the section of Livingston county near
Birdsville yesterday afternoon, but
little damage was done.
The storm was raging the worst
across the river from Birdsville on the
Illinois side and several barns, and
houses were unroofed and fences
blown down. The hailstones were
large, some being nearly rs large o.
hen eggs. At Smithland the hail as
heavy but little damage was done.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
STATED HoMEoPATAIsTs.

Lexington, KY. May 27.-The fol-
lowing officers were elected by the
State Homeopathic Medical Society
President. y. s. Coon, Louisville
Vice President, o. e. Smoot, Rich
mond; Secretary, H. NJ. Clendenin,
Louisville; Treasurer. J. A. Bauts,
Somerset; Necrologist, A. Leighi
Munroe. Louisville; Censors, II. I.
Smyser. Cynthiana; r. L. Milton,
Fox Greek Delegates to the American
Institute, G. 8. Coon, Louisville, and
A. o. Leonard, Lexington. The next
meeting will be held in Louisville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
GREAT CRUSH
5000 PEOPLE PUSH TO GET A
GLIMPSE OF MISS ROOSEVELT


st. Louis, May 27-Miss Alice
Roosevelt, daughter Of the pres ident
of the United States, arrived here yes
terday afternoon and fully 5000 peo-
pie were at the station to see her,
'three fourths being women. There
was an awful rush and jam, but nc
serious casualties. Several hundred
broke through the gates and many sur
rounded the young woman until she
could hardly advance, other shouting
"Hurrah for Miss Roosevelt" and
"There she is" The enthusiastic re-
ception was entirely unexpected, and
was unprecedented.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
NO RECEIVER
Eddyville Bank Receivers From
Temporary Embarrassment.
Today Resumed Payment and Settled
the States Account

Frankfort, KY, May 27-Secretary
of State McChesney this afternoon re-
ceived q telegram from Warden Hager
man, of the Eddyville renitentisry
stating that the Farmers bank at
Eddyville had resumed payment and
settled the states account kept therein.
II was on the affidavit OF Mr.. Hag-
ermsn that Mr.. McOhesney today de-
termined to ask for the appointment
Of a receiver.
Upon receipt Of Mr.. Hagerman's
telegram he Withdrew the request.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
REBELS WON
IN A FIGHT AT San DOMINGO
YESTERDAY.

Cape Haytien, May 27-The Do
minican troops and the rebels had a
serious battle at Esperanto yesterday
on the road to Santiago. General
Raoul Cabrera, minister Of war was
killed and his body was taken to
Navarette and another battle will be
fought at the latter place, where the
revolutionists now are. Government
troops are waiting for reinforcements
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
HOW THEY STAND
226 DEMOCRATIC DELEGi TIES
ARE UNRESTRICTED.

Washington, d. o., May 27.-The
Maryland Democratic convention
makes $50 delegates selected for the
Democratic convention. 225 are
uninstructed, l46 are for PARKER,
81 for Hearst, 3s for Olney, and 26
for Wall. Five conventions are to
be held next week. Georgia has been
considered for Parker, but is now
doubtful. AS now seen. Parker has
one fourth instructed for him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
1000 RUSSIANS KILLED.

London, May 27.--Thc shan Hal
Kwan correspondent of the Daily
Chronicle sends q report received from
New Chwsng that on May 2S, think
ing that the Japanese had retired from
Feng Wang Cheng, $4,000 Russians
from Hal Cheng aud Lao Yang
marched towards Feng Wang Cheng.
They were surprised by So.o Jap
anese in tho Ta,ung pass. The Rus.
sian casualties were over 10000, and
over 1000 Russians surrendere d.
The report does not state the japanese
losses.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
BLOOD POISONING
Mr.. GEORGE MCINTOSH DIES
AT FLORENCE STATION.

Mr.. George Mcintosh. of Florence
station neighborhood, died last night
about i2 O'Clock of blood poisoning
and will be buried this afternoon.
He was about SO years Of age and
leaves q wife and three child
rem. He was popular in that section
and the news of his death will be
received with regret BY his many
friends. His malady started from d
swelling in the knee.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
PANAMA PAYMENT COMPLETED

New York, May 27--J. +. Morgan
& Co. announced today that the trans
fers Of gold incident to the payment
of the $40, ooo,o 900 purchase money to
the Panama Canal company in Paris
have been completed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
Mrs. w. H. Bradley Awarded
$500 Damages for Injuries.
One Thousand Dollar Output in the
Meschew Riglesberger Dam
age Suit
POLICE AND OTHER COURTS

1His morning IN CIRCUIT court an
agreed Judgment case filed in the case
of Mrs. Locy O. Bradley against the
Paducah City Railway 90. awarding
the plaintiff $500 damages for person
al injuries.
Mrs. Bradley resides on West Broad
way and is the wife of Mr.. W. Fl.
Bradley. Last summer while riding
on street car, she pulled the bell
cord and waited for the car to.stop.
The cars stopped and when she was
standing on the step preparing to
step to the ground, the car started
suddenly started and threw her off.
She sustained broken ARMAND severe
bruises and sued for $40, 900 damages.
1t is understood the case was clear
one against the defendants who sought
to settle it by . compromise which
was effected yesterday, the order be-
ing made In court this morning.
Motion for q new trial in the case
of j. M. Luttrel against the East
Tennessee Telephone Co. was over
ruled in circuit court this morning
and an appeal prayed for and ganted.
Luttrell sold some Telegraph poles to
another man who in turn sold the poles
to the telephone company and received
the money for the poles. Luttrell il
alleged to nave received no money
from the man he disposed of the poles
to, aud sued the telephone company.
The case was decided against hin
by the court several weeks ago.
Charles Meshew, who had a hand
out off in a lathe machine at Rigles.
berger mills, got verdict for 81 zoo
damages this afternoon. He sued fol
81, 900.
The case was brought Against J. W
Riglesberger and other m embeIs o
the milling firm. The case was giver
to the jury about ten o'clock and tn,
verdict was signed by ten of them, tn,
verdict not being unanimous.
At press time the case of F. W. Nc
Kee against the Palmer Transfer Co
was on trial. It is . suit for damage
against the transfer company for in
juries sustained by being thrown on
of a vehicle on his way to train an,
being badly bruised and several bone,
broken. He sues for $4,000, damages
POLICE COURT.
George Bibbs, colored, was fined
$50 and cousts for using poker on q
woman.
The malicious cutting case against
Tom Trammel, who stabbed Mack
McCawley, was continued.
]. II. Downs. the circus man who
used insulting language towards Mr..
Henry Biederman, was fined $40 and
costs.
Will CLARK, a stranger, was fined
$40 and costs for being drunk and
disorderly.
John Kirk was fined 81 and costs
for q plain drunk.
Jim Turner. a breach of the peace,
was fined SEQ and costs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
NEGRO MURDERER CAUGHT.

Portsmouth, o.. May 27-Herman
Hamilton, a negro, was arrested this
morning on suspicion of numbering
Leo Cullen, whose body was found
buried under tons of coal last night.
Four hundred dollars which Cullen
carried is missing. His home is near
Bsrdstown. Ky.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
NEXT MOVE AGAINST DALNY.

London, May 27--It is believed in
military circles that the next move Of
the Japanese on the Liao Tung PENN
sula will be directed against Dslny as
long as that place remains in posses
sion Of the Russians an attack on Port
Arthur 10 impraoticable.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
The Presbyterians and MethO-
dist's Vote Favorable to it.
An Ohio Man Caught On a Charge
Of Murde ring Another
Negro.
CORA WEEKS GOES FREE

Washington, May 27-The Method
list Protestant General conference
voted unanimously last night to begin
practical negotiations for amalsgma-
tion with the Coneregationalist and
United Brethren denominations.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
$4,000 LOSS.
SAW MILL NEAR ASHLAND DE.
sTROYED BY FIRE.

Ashland, KY, May 27.-The Van
SAINT Kitchen & Co., band saw mill,
east of Ashland. employing one hun
bred men, was burned this morning,
loss fifty thousand dollars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
CORA WEEKS ACQUITTED.

Brownstown. Ind, May 27-The
jury in the case of Cora Weeks,
charged with the murder of her
mother, after being out two hours
brought in a verdict of not guilty to.
day. Her husband was indicted for
the same crime, but the case will now
probably be dismissed
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
ARRESTED IN MEXICO.

Chicago, Nav alderman e.
Haas, former auditor of the Corn
Exchange National Bank. who is
charged with embezzling over s17, 900,
has been arrested in Mexico, according
to information received today by the
police. Haass disappeared from
Chicago ten days ago.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27

declare that the Japanese battleship
has been sunk by a submarine boat
aud that three craft OF this class are
at Port Arthur and another en- route
to vladivostok by rail.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
TWO CREMAYED.
FARMERS HOTEL AT LAYTON,
OKLA, BURNED TODAY.

Lawton, Okla May a7.-Fire de-
stroyed the Farmers Hotel this morn.
ing and two men were cremated while
several others were Injured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
WORKING IN HARNESS.

Rome. May 27-The newspape I
Sccola has dispatch from Toxic stat.
ing that Generals Kurokis and oku,
whose communication was reported
cut by the Russians under General
kuropatkin are now In conjunction
along tho Fenghuan Cheng road, max
ing IL impossible for General Kuropat-
kin to attack either separately.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
GOES TO PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATOR

Ths estate of the late Mrs. Alice
Johnson. who died in the city hospi-
tai. was today ordered into the hands
of tho public Administrator.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
PORT ARTHUR SURROUNDED

PORT ARTHUR SURROUNDED.
Toxic. May EFFORT Arthur is en-
tirely envelopcd aud Admiral Togo has
established complete blockade
around ,he southern end Of the Lao
Tung peninsula, while the Japanese
land forces have swept the Russians
from their defenses west of Dalny. in
the immediate rear OF the port.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
A STEADY MARKET.

New York, May 27-The stock
market opened steady with some
issues showing small advances. Trad.
ing was very light.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
PREsBYTERIANs, TOO.

Buffalo, May 27-The Presbyterian
General assembly here voted today In
favor of union with the Cumberland
Presbyt erian church.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
JURY HAS 1T.

Rising sun, Ind, May a7-Judge
Downcy charged the Gillespie jury
this morning and the jury retired to
consider verdict.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
MOVING ON PORT ARTHUR.

Washington, d. O.. May 27.-The
state department received official ad
vices today of the capture of Kinchou
by the Japanese, from Minister Girls
com at Toxic. He adds that the jap
anese are moving on Port Arthur.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
KING PETER.
SERvIAN MONARCH TO HAVE
CORONATION IN AUGUST.

Belgrade, Servai. May s7.-It is
announced today that the coronation
of King Peter of Servia has been fixed
for the last three days of August.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
MANY HOMELESS
HUNDREDS HURT
A Thousand Rioters Attack
Jews in Arabia.
Much Destitution Wrought and wo-
men Subjected to Many
Indignities.
THE CARDINAL sATOLLI STARTS

Berlin, May 27.-Details have
reached here of an anti-semite. riot at
Chcton, Bessarabia.
According to the report a mob
numbering three thousand, composed
of Russians, Armenians and Greeks
suddenly attacked the Ghetto, de-
molished the interior of the principal
synagogue and desecrated eighteen
smaller prayer houses.
They then forced an entrance and
advanced to the Jewish shops and
plundered them and finally stormed
the houses of the Israelites, smashing
the doors and windows.
The women W ere subjected to the
coarsest indignities and over .
hundred. injured. Many are destitute
and homeless.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
ANOTHER VICTIM.
WRECK OF TOwBOAT WILSON
BEING SEARCHED FOR
BODIES. 80

Louisville, KY, May s74
this morning began seaf
wreck of the towbost W
bodies. One of the VIC.
morning, making IN "
date, eleven. y
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
LANDING OONTRABANDs.

New Chwang, May 27--Much of the
cont rabands of war is arriving at this
port. The French steamer Bourbon
landed 60. 900 sacks Of flour Friday.
A British cruiser is at Ching wantao
awaiting instructions.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
CARDINAL sATOLLI COMING.

CARDINAL SATOLLI COMING.
Rome, May 27.-Cardinal satolli
left Rome this morning for the first
state journey to America. He said ;
81 feel rs though am going to cid
friends, and among people whose
future mission will be to regenerate
our old world"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27

SUNK BY SUBMARINES.
New UhwanR, May s7-Russians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
FAMILY REUNION HELD.
Descendants of Charles Chaplin Gather
at Home Of His Namesake.


Some of the descendants Of Charles
Chaplin, who was born in revolutionary
times. met at the home Of his namesake in
Dun Loring, Va, Thursday. September ~,
1904 OF his ten children six were direct
ly represented. There were seventy-six
persons present, including many neighbors
and friends. Thirty-two Of the relatives
were from northern Pennsylvania and
southern New York states.
A dinner was served at noon, fifty being
accommodated at the tables at each sitting.
Following the dinner the visitors strolled
about the farm visiting places made inter-
esting by the fact that during the Spanish
war-it was the location of Camp Alger, and
the Chaplin house was the officers head
quarters.
At 8 o'clock all assembled in and about
the parlor, where a program of entertain
ment was rendered. After singing 'Blest
Be the Ties that Bind" Mr.. Fred Clark Of
Carbonate, Pa, lead in prayer. Words Of
welcome were given by the president Mr..
s. L. Chaplin of Chantilly, Va, and MrA
Longwell of Orange, Pa, responded. Mr..
Willard Williamson of Washington, d. c.,
rendered a piano solo, which was followed
by a recital of THE Books of the Bible" by
Master Philip Detwiller. aged five years OF
Herndon, Va. The history Of the twenty
three reunions of the family were given
by Mrs. Charles Lee of Wellsville, N. Y.
Then followed resolutions on the death of
three members, read by Mrs. Daniel For
syth of Smithport, Pa.
After several short speeches and the cleo
ton of officers, Mr.. Judson Jacobs OF
Whitesville, N. Y, gave a solo, and the
program closed by all singing God be With
You Till We Meet Again The company
was next assembled on the front lawn,
where kodak picture of the group was
taken. and the guests departed for their
homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
EXCITING ADVENTURE.
Runaway Accident Which Fortunately
Resulted in but Little Damage.

A runaway accident occurred last night
about $40 o'clock on Pennsylvania avenue
near 10th street which was the means Of
attracting a large crowd of spectators and
caused an interruption to religious meet
ings which were being held on the street
Four ladies were seated in a surrey to
which the runaway horse was attached.
and the animal backed the vehicle into the
big excavation that has been made there by
sewer contractors, horrifying the spec
tators. who feared there would be loss Of
fife. Additional fear was felt when the
horse tumbled into the excavation, as 1t
was thought he had fallen upon the ladies'
Despite being dumped about twelve feet
into the ditch the ladies were not seriously
hurt. and did not even require the services
of physician.
I'VE are all right" was the surprising re-
mark of one of the quartet after the party
had been rescued from the excavation.
The ambulance from the Emergency Hos
pital had been summoned. and with 1t was
a surgeon. When assistance was declined
the ambulance returned to the hospital, and
Agent Rabbit of the Humane Society was
sent for, as it was thought he might sug-
gest some means of getting the horse from
the excavation without waiting until this
morning. A derrick was rugged and IN
short time the animal was rescued
Miss Marie Collins of No. 65 K street
northeast was driving the animal when
the accident occurred Seated in the vehicle
with her were her sisters, Misses Mary and
Rose Collins, and Miss Mabel Cook of COG
B street southwest The animal and surrey
had been hired at the stable of William E.
Thomas, 241 14th street northwest. The
horse SHE'D at a pool of water, and this
caused the trouble. Pedestrians and police
men hurried to the scene and rendered as
sistance. The damage amounted to about
500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Patron Feast Day,

Special services were held at the Church
of ST. Michael and All Angels, 22d street
and Virginia avenue northwest yesterday
in honor of it's patronal feast day. The
service was the usual morning prayer of
the Episcopal Church, elaborated by a spe-
cial musical program, which included a
festival TIE Deum and Benedictus, appro-
pirate hymns, the int-3lt anthem, I'VE That
Stand in the House of the Lord and an
offertory anthem, Handers Angels Ever
Bright and Fair sung by Mrs. Sydney
Hollingsworth. The choir was led by Mrs.
Henry H. Mckee, who also presided at the
ed golden-rod predominating in the flower
scheme.
Rev. William r. Turner, the rector,
preached a sermon, with The Ministry of
Angels as his subject The text of DIR.
Turner's sermon was Exodus, xXii:20, Be
hold, l will send an angel before thee to
keep thee in the way and to bring thee into
the place which l have prepared" The bur-
den of the discourse was the divine presence
ard love reality in the spiritual and
material man. The angels were pictured as
ministers from heaven, sent to aid man
kind in the struggle against evil and to help
life souls nearer to their true goal DR..
Turner reviewed briefly the many historical
Instances in which angels have ministered
to men, both in the Old and the New Testa-
ment, and he declared that in every human
life there is an angel and ministry operat-
ing in Ife's necessity