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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-20
FEELS GREATER CALM.
Russian Appreciation OF Situation in
the Far East.

ST PETERSBURG, May 20 1855 p.m.-
With greater calm than has been felt since
the beginning of the war Russia today
faces the situation In the far east The
disasters sustained by the Japanese feet
have strengthened the national spirit and
the officials carefully point out that they
restore. in measure, the prestige lost by
the past untarnished successes of the
enemy. Should the persistent reports Of the
Japanese army having been driven back
10 Feng- -Wang-Cheng prove true, then the
authorities and people will feel that Rus
sian progress has been vindicated and that
the two belligerents can recommence the
war on a more even footing
The first effect of the Russian successes
WIN, II Is believed. be apparent I'm the be-
havior of the Chinese, whose attitude has
been decidedly hostile to the Russians and
10 bring this change about 1t is expected
that the Russian agents in China viii fol-
low the japanese plan of fully informing
the celestials of the losses inflicted on the
enemy
Although In st. Petersburg there is In
1ividual enthusiasm over the Japanese dis
asters near Port Arthur there will be no
collective demonstration. The wholesa lie
rejoicing will come with the announce
pent or an achievement of more thrill
ing character. which will appeal to the
volatile side of the Russian people.
Praise Russian Torpedo Boats.
Everywhere today one hears praise of
the Russian torpedo boats In stealing out
In the darkness, perhaps through a line
of small boats of the enemy. to plant mines
where the heavier of the enemy's ships
had cruised few hours before Bot after
all, II Is pointed out, there remained big
element OF chance as TO whether the enemy
would return.
The authorities. had almost come to the
conclusion that the catastrophe which they
had prepared would not come about be-
cause of the cleverness of Vice Admiral
Togo In keeping away from the danger
Gus waters. as IL aware of the Russian
Operations.
The tone of the comments of the news
papers this morning is sober while at the
same time recognizing the Importance of
the Russian success, and is well expressed
p; by the Russ, which says:
"JapaI's losses jeopardize her mastery of
She sea. 1t Is a streak OF bad luck, like
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ours. The forces are now about eaual
without the Baltic squadron. 1t is not for
US to rejoice but 1t was not worth while
to bring the Kasuga from Genoa to sink
the Yoshino."
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
HECLA NEWS.

The valentine social at the school
house on Friday last was very en-
joyable occasion. Everyone receiv-
ed at least one valentine and some a
great many mere. A special feature
of the entertainment was the shoot
ing contest. A small red heart was
fastened in the certer of large sheet
of paper, at which each boy and girl
shot, after being blindfolded. Miss
Gertie Franklin, was the fortunate
girl and received wrist bag. Tom
ME Bascom carried off the honors
among the boys, and was the winner
of an inkstand. Later on in the af-
ternoon the older people present
concluded to display their skill, so
the bow and arrow (being the only
available article) was put up as a
prize, and was easily won by Mrs.
Claud Borders. After playing few
games all left for their homes.
Mrs. Will Whitford visited Hecla
Friday.
Mrs. Mary Hogan has been quite
i'll for the past week.
Misses Bertha Spense and Lizzie
Groves spent last week at Manitou
visiting the family of DR.. Ashley.
Luther Taylor visited his sister,
Mrs. Kate Taylor, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Harvey Graham is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham were in
Msdisonville Saturday attending
court.
Mrs, Dave Smith spent Saturday
at Mr.. A. j. Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Borders, the
Misses Borders, Messrs. JnO. Hogan,
Jim Smith and Jno. Wyatt spent the
evening with Miss Benna Hale on
Saturday.
MI anu MIS- OdA ACS, anu LIbAlOA,
and Mesdames Whitfield and Groves
visited Crabtree Sunday.
Mrs. Bragg Cole and Miss Laura
Cole were to see Mrs. A. ]. Wilson.
Mrs. Lee Whitfield gave a dance
Friday evening. Quite a number of
people were present.
Misses Sue and Mayme Foard
visited Darlington yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemmy Groves spent
Sunday with friends at this place.
Mrs. Claude Borders and Miss
Kate Borders were in Madisonville
Saturday.
Miss Sue FOard spent Friday night
with Miss Georgia Wyatt.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
FIERCE FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
Four business FirInS suffer Heavy
Loss ny Destruction of
Their Quarters.

St Louis, Feb. IA four-story FAC
tory building at the northeast corner
Of Fifteenth and Poplar streets, occui
pied by the Willbrandt Surgical In
strumcnt Co., the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Shoe Co. and the Belle Hickey Manu-
featuring Go, was destroyed Monday
night by fire OF unknown origin.
The aggregate estimated loss is $780,
900. divided as follows: Willbrandt
Surgical Instrument Co. $4,000; Good
fellow Brooks Shoe Co.. $4,000; Belle
Hickey Manufacturing Co., $4,000;
Terminal associations roundhouse,
5000; two brick dwellings, crushed by
falling wall, t2.50O; building, $4,000
William Mclaughlin, an electric
lineman. was thrown to the ground
from a burning pole and severely In
lured, and Fireman F. A. Parma lost
two fingers, which we're caught In
hose coupling.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

Nary, Grady, Crittenden, Base,
Brewer and Miss Hopson.
Bishop G. w. Clinton will preach
at A. M. E. Zion church Wednesday
night, Jan. "a.
Geo. Gladdish and ]. d. Evans, of
Darlington were in towh Sunday
afternoon.
There Will be meeting at t. M.
Baptist church Sunday morning and
night.
Rev. G. H. Metcalfe, of GAINESVILLE
was the guest of his daughter, Mrs
l.. B. PoindeXter, last week.
Quarterly meeting Friday night
and Sunday morning. Elder Mich
OILS, P. E., will be here Friday even
ing Feb. 26.
Rev. ]. Il. Martin filled his regular
appointment at Nebo Sunday.
Mrs. T. Littlepage is here with hel
daughter, Mrs. E. Murphey, who IL
very, sick.
Willis Rascoe, of Providence, IS in
town.
Florine Winsley is visiting Mrs.
Albert Watson.
Mrs, Mary j. Bradley, of Maids
onville, formerly of this place, died
Thursday and was buried here Fri
day, Feb. IL. Funeral conducted by
Rev. Gordon, of Darlington, Ky.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
A GRAND WEDDING GIFT.
The Duke of Norfolk signaIiEes His
Marriage by GIving n Park
10 sheffield

London. Feb. 16.-The duke OF Nor
folk and Hon Gwendolin Mary Con-
stable Maxwell, eldest daughter OF
Lord Herrles, were married. Monday
IN the Roman Catholic church in Ever
Ingham. The ceremony which, for va
-ious causes, had been four times post
poned, was very quiet, the only guests
being near relatives. the tenantry Of
The duke and u few personal friends OF
he family. Costly presents were given
10 the bride and bridegroom, including
gifts from King Edward, Queen Alex
lndra and numerous corporations.
Tho duke of Norfolk presented to
The town of Sheffield public park, in
,ommcmoration OF the wedding.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
In the Burned District.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S CAR.
q Was shipped From Omaha 90 the
worlds Fair ON hncOln's
Birthday Anniversary.

Omaha, Neb.. Feb. 1S-The Union
Pacific railroad. Friday, shipped the
Lincoln car to st. Louis, where 1t will
become part of the Lincoln museum
at the Worlds fair. The car has been
placed in condition to be moved and
II was decorated in memory of the
birth OF the martyred president. 1t was
recently sold to a concessionaire for
the st. Louis exposition. The car Is a
historic one, it having served as the
private car OF President Lincoln dur
ing the civil war and carried his re-
mains TO Springfield for burial.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
coLoRED COLUMN
EDITED BY j. H. COUGH.

Our news failed to come out last
week, but we hope to be able to give
you a newsy column from this on.
David Gray and Hattie Ausborn
were united IN holy wedlock Feb. 10
by j. H. Cough.
Promptly at 1880 on Feb. Z Will
Brown and Louella Woodson were
married by Rev. J. H. Cough.
Mrs. Mary Brady, of Nashville,
Tenn, departed this life last We'd
nesday 10 a. m. She was born in
Darlington % years ago.
Belle Kirk is still on the sick list.
Onie Brown remains about the
same.
Mary Davis Is getting some better.
Thomas Vance is back running q
machine again after being off for
several months on account of get
ting hurt last July.
Marcellus McNichols is visiting
Darlington.
Elevenie o. Vance is coupling
cars in No. 8. This being his first
he is much delighted over his job.
Mayme Christian is on the sick
list.
Laura Witty is visiting her broth
er, John Christian.
Bal Frame is the head motor
swltcher in No. 8.
Tennie Radcliff, of Uniontown, is
visiting her brother, Garfield Rad
cliff.
lisa Cooksy went out hunting last
week and caught one rabbit.
Cornelia McNichols, of Empire, is
visiting her mother, Carrie McNich-
OILS.
Carrie LEVELS, of HopkinsvIlle, is
the guest of Mrs. McNIchols.
Rev. e. H. Edmondson passed
through our city enroute to Madi
sOnville.
Rev. G. G. Parker, pastor Wesley
Chapel, G. M. f. church, Madison
vile, delivered an address Friday
night to the faculty and students of
Atkinson College.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
ALI of the Baltimore Banks Have
Resumed Business in Tenn
porary Quarters.
lLL OF THE CHECKS PRESENTED
ARE PROMPTLY met WITH Cash.
Insurance Companies Are Coming
Forward with Money 40 Settle
Losses-NO Call VIII BE Made For
Outside Help, But a Loan May BE
Floated.

Baltimore, Md, Feb ia signal
proof OF the fact that Baltimore is
gradually resuming its normal condl-
tious was strikingly illustrated FRI
day by the circumstances that all the
banks are opened in their temporary
quarters, at the usual banking hours
well supplied with funds to meet the
demands for weekly payrolIs and for
all ordinary needs of those who have
money on deposit. Hundreds OF depos-
Itors we're at the banks early with
checks TO be presented and all were
promptly oashcd. On next Monday
the regular clearings will begin and
general banking operations will be re-
sumed The vaults OF al the national
banks In Baltimore have now been
opened, the last one having been in
spected Friday. and In each the con-
tents we're found to be absolutely not
damaged I'm any respect whatever
Charles c. Homer, president Of the
Clearinghouse association, expressed
himself as being more hopeful than
ever as to the quick resumption Of
financial conditions in Baltimore.
Suspension of City Collections.
To minimize, as far as possible the
hsrdships under which the inhabitants
now suffer, Mayor McLane and his
municipal associates have decided TO
temporarily suspend the collection OF
taxes and water rents. IL having been
discovered that the city has enough
money on hand. as the result OF large
collections In January. to meet all re-
quirements for an indefinite period.
Insurance Companies Prompt.
Several insurance claims have been
paid, and leading agents here say that
AZ least s10,000,O00 have already been
paid out and that many millions in
checks have been received here and
are now on deposit ready to be paid
out after some partial adjustments
have been made. They say that the
big companies have deposited a much
larger amount in New York subject to
the order OF agents.
Squads of laborers from the street
cleaning department are at work in
the burned district and the work Of
pulling down walls. removing debris
and digging out safes is proceeding
quickly
In the Burned District.
At conference held between the
mayor and the citizens committee IL
was decided that no call would be
made for outside assistance to relieve
the distressed situation caused by the
Ore. II It is found necessary later on,
the municipality will float a loan TO
meet all needs.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take dose OF
ChamberlaIn's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Thay will cleanse and in
vigorate your stomach, regulate your
stomach, regulate your bowels, give
you a relish for your food and make
you feel that in this old world Is q
good place to live.
This remedy is for sale by st. Ber-
nard Drug Store, Darlington; b. T..
Robinson, Mortons Gap; Jno. X. Tay-
lor, Darlington.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
HECLA NEwS-COLORED.

Sally Eaves is on the sick list.
Mary Whitfield is on the sick list.
DIR. Harris, of jacksonville. was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitson
Eaves Saturday.
Ionic Eaves visited Sally Eaves
Sunday.
Anna Brady was the guest of Jen-
ME Ford Sunday.
Anna Johnson was called to the
sick bed of her mother last week in
Henderson.
Sandy Parker left for Danville,
ILL.,, last week.
Andrew West has moved into the
Jake French house.
Julius Eaves still watches his pig
cons.
Mast George is an expert on the
ice. You just ought to see MIN.
Mrs. d. Baily was the guest of
Mrs. Eaves Sunday.
Whitson Eaves visited Madison
vile Saturday on business.
Perry Graddick is on the sick list.
Jennie Ford and Mrs. Isabelle are
on the sick list.
Matilda Isabelle has quite a musi-
cal talent.
Parents ought not to allow their
children to fuss on the street.
Following are the persons who
subscribed for The BEE: Jas. Bush,
Rev. Hill, of Carbondale; Perry
Graddicks, of Hecla; William Tall
aferro, of Barnsley, to be sent to his
sister at Guthrie.
Now is the time to subscribe foI
THE BEE. Remember, this is the
Presidential election year. Take
The BEE and keep we'll informed on
all business lines.
1. E. Edmondson, Matt Hunt, Lou
is Edwards are living in the new
houses that were built by the St
Bernard Mining Company on No. s
hill.
Rt. Rev. G. w. Clinton, d. D., Of
Charlotte, N. c., is expected in Earl
ington Saturday night. We are very
sorry that we cannot have any serv.
ice on Sunday unless things change
but we appeal to the members Of
Zion church to see your pastor this
week and pay your general funds.
Mrs. f. NJ. Cough and children re.
turned home Monday night from
Lebanon, KY, where she was called
four weeks ago to the sick bed of hel
father, Rev. Thomas Bell.
jamie Campbell returned to Madi-
sonville last week. She was the
guest of Mrs. Miller Earls.
Josie Earls returned last week
from a visit to friends at Danville.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

A fire at Howell, Ind, Tuesday
night consumed ten dwelling
houses in the resident portion of
the town mostly the property of
Capt. Howell. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 which was par
TALLY covered by insurance.
Origin of the fire unknown.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
WILL TAKE UP KANNA'S WORK
observation-disclosures Payne win
Take Charge of the Republics
National Campaign work.

Washington, Feb. 16.-It has been
practically determined that Postmas
tsr-General Payne of Wisconsin. vice
chairman Of the national COMMITTEES
and close to the president, shall carry
on the preliminary campaign work un
/ Ill the assembling of the national Re
publican convention. At that time the
/ new national committeeman and a
1 new chairman will be chosen. In con
nection with the election of chair
man at that time, the names OF Sec
rotary Shaw, former Gov. Murray
Crane. of Massachusetts, and Gov. Dur
bin OF Indiana have been mentioned.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
Have You INDIGESTION?

If you have indigestion, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will cure you. II
has cured thousands. 1t is curing
people every day-every hour. You
owe it to yourself to give 1T a trial
You will continue to suffer until you
do try it. There is no other combi.
nation of digestants that digest and
rebuild at the same time. Kodol
does both. Kodol cures, strength
ems and rebuilds.
Sold bY Jno. Y. TAYLOR.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
stock Exchanwe wui Not Close.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE New York
stock exchange will not close on Sat
urday, February 10, the day after Lin
coins birthday, which is legal holt
day. This decision was announced
Wednesday by the governors of the
stock exchange, to whom the petition
Tor the double holiday had been pre-
Sentad
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
Wanted.

THE BEE wants good, live CORE
spondents at the following places:
Madisonville, Hanson, Slaughters,
Sebree, Providence, Manitou, Dixon,
st. Charles, Ilsley and Barnsley. For
particulars address The BEE, Earl
ington, Ky. If.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
Trin Proves FataI.

Hamilton, Mo, Feb, 15.-Lorenzo
Dow Van volkenburgh, aged II, died
at his home in this city Saturday of
heart disease. Last week he appeared
before the board of examining physi-
clans at Macon, Mo, for an increase
Of pension. The trip proved fatal to
him. He leaves two sons, two daugh-
ters and wife.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
HELD AT LINCOLN'S TOMB.
Exercises Held Under Auspices OF
Stephenson Post, q. A. r., In
Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb 1S.-Lincoln's
birthday was observed Friday by ex-
ercises at Lincoln's tomb in Oak Ridge
cemetrery, where several hundred per-
sens assembled. The exercises were
held under the auspices of the Ste
phenson post, G. A. r., and Stephenson
Women's Relief Corps. Floral offer
ings were placed on the sarcophagus. A
large number of negroes were present
at the exercises.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
presidential Nominations.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The president
Monday sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations: Postmasters:
California-George Brown, Corona. IL
linois-M. ID. Brown Brighton. Ne
braslxa-Davis S. Brynon, Burwell.
Also number of army promotions.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
wANTED-FAITHFUL

WANTED-FAITHFUL PHI
SON TO TRAVEL for well estI
lished house in few counties, Ct
ing on retail merchants and age.
Local territory. Salary 5000
week with expenses additional,
payable in cash each week. MOI
for expenses advanced. Posit&
permanent. Business successful t.
rushing. Standard house, 800 ID
bon ST., Chicago. 1l-23fz
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

The perfume woods and plnats of
the Philippine Islands will be shown
at the Worlds Fair in a special
collection.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
win AppenI to supreme Court.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 13.-Ex-
Alderman Jacob Ellen, convicted OF
accepting bride in the Lake Michi-
gan water deal, has decided to perfect
an appeal to the supreme court
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
MoRroNs GAP NEws--coLoRED.

Paul Brown, of Hopkinsvllle, is
the guest of r. Brown.
The s. M. Us. initiated the follow
ing Friday night: Mesdames Nc
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18
GOV. nockery Visits President.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Gov. Dockery,
Of Missouri, Sat, day paid his respects
to the president. : Y said he was here
on vacation.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

The man that saves his time saves
his money.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

To have show in these days a
man must be an accumulation.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-18

Josie Earls returned last week
from visit to friends at Danville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-29
PECULIAR RESULTS OF
FRIDAY NIGHT RAID

well, we was certainly having swell
time Doc Thornton was just calling the
second change when the coppers flushed
US" This is the philosophical view taken
of the Friday night raid on negro dance
at Senate avenue and Thirteenth street by
the dancers as they were collected at the
police station. In Police Court yesterday
morning there was an excited throng of
prisoners, and a curious crowd of their
friends when they eighty-four cases came
up before Judge Whallon and were con-
tinued until next Thursday. Throughout
the city many maid, serving girl kitchen
girl, groom. porter, bellboy and hostler was
missing from his accustomed place. Those
VINO had money able to secure
bondsman and were released soon after the
arrests Others we're compelled 10 remain
in Jail over night and were rescued by
friends yesterday morning. Those who
could secure no bondsman were sent TO the
county Jail, where they occupied long
corridor and put in the day hoping that
something would turn up. All day long the
desk sergeants were kept busy answering
police station was crowded until late in the
afternoon, when all but twenty OF the ne
groes had been released on bail and had
hurried away to explain their absence to
inouisitive employers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-29
INDIANA PRESS DAY AT
ST, LOUIS WORLDS FAIR
President Montgomery, of the Re
publican Editorial Association,
Urges Attendance.
GOOD RATES GUARANTEED

w. s. Montgomery. of Greenfield. presi-
dent of the Indiana Republican Editorial
Association, is sending out a letter to the
Republican editors of the State, urging
them to go to ST. Louis on June 10. which
has been selected for Indiana press day
at the exposition. In the letter Mr.. Mont
gomery says of the programme and ar
rangements:
Every editor in Indiana should see the
fair. and If you have not already been
there 1 would urge you to go June 9, so as
to be there upon June 10 and succeeding
days The Indiana commission is making
every arrangement possible to make the
visit Of the Indiana newspaper men a
pleasant and profitable one. They have
secured free admission tickets for the ed
itorial party to all the concessions on the
Pike and other concessions are being
sought. A reception will be given the even
ing of the 10th by the commission and all
visiting editors are assured of a good time
Refreshments will be served. Secretaries
]. w. Cockrum and A. c. Alexander and
the hostess of the Indiana building, Mrs
May w. Dunn, are splendid entertainers
and the evening will be a delightful one
With so many Indiana editors and their
wives present you Will be assured of con-
genial comradeshp. The management of
the Inside Inn has agreed to give a uni
form rate Of $3.50 per day, American plan,
newspaper men, beginning
June 9. or earlier, if necessary, and ex-
tending throughout their stay there By
stopping inside the grounds one is ready to
begin seeing the fair in the morning with
out spending any time in reaching the
grounds. The Inn Is only about one hun
dred feet from the Indiana building.
Railroad tickets are to be secured by
each editor individually. We also desire
that all who intend to go would write Mr..
j. w. Cockrum secretary, care Indiana
building. worlds fair, St Louis, stating
number with you and If you want rooms
reserved at the Inside Inn. Write him by
June II possible"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-29
PENNSYLVANIA LINES.
Decoration Day Excursion Fares.

One fare. plus % cents for the round trip
from all stations within $50 miles of starting
point On sale May Is, % and 50; good re-
turning until May 81. For tickets and other
information call upon agents or address
w. w. RICHARDSON, Asst. G.. 2. A