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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10
$4,000 LOSS
AT THE BLAZE At FIRST AND
KENTUCKY AVENUE.
Only Partly Covered by Insurance
Plenty az Water Pressure Was
Afforded.

The Ere briefly mentioned in the
Sun Saturday destroyed about $780,
600 worth of property at First and
Kentucky avenue. The blaze started
In the rear of the Bradley saloon and
It's origin Is unknown.
II spread rapidly after being dis
covered by Chief Engineer John
Holmes. of the water company. and
Van Meters stables. with four
horses. two wagons and much feed.
were destroyed. before Mr.. Van Me-
ter could even get his books from
the safe.
Michael Brothers collar shop on
the corner was burned. the Jackson
Foundry a. Machine Co.'S. store house
and Office next door. was burned. to-
gether with small frame building
owned by Mrs. Forshee.
The losses were about as follows.
with insurance:
Jackson Foundry & Machine Co.
loss $4,000. with $4,000 insurance.
Michael Bros. loss $4,000, stock
and building. no insurance.
Robert Owen. owner OF stable
building. loss $4,000; $1,000 insur-
ance.
Van Meter, loss $4,000. fully COW
cred by Insurance.
Mrs. Forshee. loss $500.
Padueah Steam Heating Co. pipe
valued at 5000.
Fire Chief James J. Wood and
Supt. Muscoe Burnett. of the Padu
cab Water company. both deny the
report published Sunday that there
was insufficient water pressure. and
that the fire was not properly han
died.
"The fire occupied less than half
an hours time" said Chief Wood
1--WE had all the water pressure we
could use and fought II as well as It
could be fought. II was simply one
of those fires that cant be put out
and all the water In the Ohio river
wouldn't have done us any good
There was strong wind at the time
blowing the flames directly into
Michael's. which was mainly respon-
sIble for the quick, destructive
blaze"
Supt. Burnett stated that the wa
ter pressure was good. and so did
Chief Wood. In fact. hundreds of
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10
An Interesting Volume.

Robt. Il. Hughes secretary OF the
Kentucky commission to the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition, at the di-
rection of the commission, has sent
out an interesting report OF the COM
mission. II Is In book form and en-
titled Kentucky at the Worlds Fair,
ST. Louis, 1904" II Is a report In de-
tail of the work OF the commission
and contains views OF the building as
well as views of all the prominent
displays from Kentucky In the diff
ferent buildings, the contributors 10
the fund for the exhibits and build
ing as well as history OF the exhib-
is and 4 W. q szhI1|Iezl Y y r
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

Mr., VIM. Fades, the mine operator,
went to Hillside mines this morning
to superintend the installation OF
new machinery.
Mr.. Eades' company is preparing
To put In $4,000 worth of new ma
chinery and will open new shaft
making the underground haul very
short, The machinery Is nearly all
on hand and viii be put up immedi-
ately.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

Through an error II was stated
a negro cabin at Sth and Bochman
streets was partially burned Friday
morning. The house was the resi-
dence OF Mrs. George Mills, and was
only slightly damaged.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

The board of public works will
stop "foollng" with Third street, a
member stated this morning, and at
once prepare to have the other
streets to be paved this year, pre-
pared. Third street has caused more
trouble and delay than all the other
streets combined, and unless some
amlcable agreement is reached with
the street car company. It is not
known when the work will be start
ed. Maybe not in two years." said
a member OF the board today.
II will require three days alone
for City Engineer Washington TO
change the specifications and leave
out the car track foundation which
the board OF aldermen ordered him
to do. The council will have to act
on II, however, before the speclfca-
lions are changed.
II is likely a called session of the
council will be held this week. per-
haps today or tomorrow. to settle the
dispute.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

Today Mayor ID. A. Yeiser and Fire
Chief James J. Wood served notice
on Michael Brothers that the walls
left standing at First and Kentucky
streets after the fire Saturday were
dangerous. and II they are not torn
at once the city will do the work at
the owners expense. They will be
slven six hours In which TO comply
and will have the walls torn down.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10
Engine Goes Over New Bridge.

The new Thebes, ILL.,, bridge has
been so nearly completed that the
last pin in the structural work was
driven Saturday afternoon at 5:55
o'clock and amid din of whistles
the event was fittingly celebrated.
The first engine passed over ue
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

The Nashville Roofing and Paving
company today began the work of
finishing Broadway, which was pre-
vented last fall by cold weather
Supt. Nichols is here with a force of
men and the roller and other ma
chinery has been here for several
days. President Ingram and Mr.. War
rem will arrive this afternoon from
Nashville, and II is expected that the
work will be completed within n
week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

bridge Thursday afternoon. Mr.. H.A.
Williamson, agent at Cairo for the
Cotton Belt has been n lde superin-
tendeni of the bridge.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

The board of public works will
this afternoon at 4 o'clock go out to
inspect Clark street from Ninth to
Tenth with a view to passing on II so
IL can be formally received. The job
is said to be good one, and is big
improvement for that part OF the
city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

The No. fire department was call
ed to 900 Ohio street Sunday after
noon ut 3 o'clock TO extlnguish n
small blaze in the coal house. The
fire originated from hot ashes and
little damage was done.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

The city today began using its new
roller at Ninth AMI Adams streets
and will after the completion of
work there begin tearing up and
rolling Tennessee street.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-04-10

A woman may drive man to
drink, but she can't make him take
water.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
HEITNIUILER SAYS HE
IS STILL AN AMATEUR
Blue and Gold Pitcher Denies Rumor
That He Played Under As
gIlmed Name

BERKELEY, April 4.-"Heinie'
Heitmuller captain and pitcher of the
varsity baseball team who played
yesterday at Fresno with the Heese-
man team against the Fresno aggre-
cation, denies the report that he used
an assumed name in the game and
that he received any money for his
services. He declares the Heesemans
do not pay for the work of men on
the team and his standing as an anna
teur is as good now as 1t ever has
been.
Colonel Edwards, chairman Of the
faculty committee on athletics. dis
cussed with Heitmuller the report
from Fresno to-day, preparatory to
bringing the matter before the exec
utive committee of the Associated
Students tonight. Heitmuller reit-
Grated his denials to Colonel Edwards.
Il played first base for the Heese-
mans" said Heitmuller, simply for
the practice and sport of the trip.
cannot be accused of having broken
into the professional ranks. I received
no money and used my own name"
The possibility of Stanfords OBJ
jecting to Heitmuller officiating as
twirler for California in the intercol-
legiate game next Saturday does not
distress Trainer Walter Christie at all.
He believes that in Newman the var
sity nine has pitcher fully capable
of taking Heitmuller's place should
the big pitcher be disqualified.
Colonel Edwards informed the COM
mittee tonight that he had conferred
with Heitmuller regarding the reports.
and that he was satisfied with the lat
ter's explanation. Colonel Edwards
said no action by the committee is
necessary in the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
WHEELER'S SWAT BRINGS
THE ONLY RUN HOME.
Portland Nine Looks
Like High Art
Collection.
Fans Witness a Game
Which Stirs Up
Excitement.

Judge Mercedes Portlanders trot-
ted out on the green at the Eighth
street lot yesterday for the first time
them tear off a few spasms Of fast
ball they all agreed that Portland has
collected a real baseball nine at last.
They were beaten, but only after ten
; innings of fighting. Score-San Fran
cisco l. Portland O.
1t was a game that any fan would
have been proud to look upon. There
was not slow moment in the miX-up.
Errors were almost unheard of, while
the fielders on both sides kept busy
throughout in smothering base hits and
cutting off runs.
Unless something happens to de-
moralize the team Portland will surely
figure this season. The team is well
balanced, fast and full Of ginger. The
outflelders are all cracking good hit
ters and some of the infielders and the
pitchers can slug the ball bit as well
as Jumbo Mclean, the largest catcher
who ever appeared at Recreation Park.
Many old familiar faces are seen on
the Portland makeup. For instance,
there are McCreedie, Householder and
Van Buren in the outf1eld and Larry
Schlahey and Runkle in the infleld.
Jane <Alzs the SnOrlSlOp, Is one Oh lnOSS
whirlwind kids who plays ball some
thing like Buck Francks. Clark at first
is a lefthander, who had a tryout in
the big league once. He originally
came from Santa Cruz.
San Francisco was there all the time
and George Wheeler brought home
victory in the tenth inning with a time
ly slap TO right field. Gochnauer had
opened UP the round with a drive to
center and Wilson's out advanced him.
Wheeler then swung through with his
little drive and broke up the game with
but one man out. The finish set the
fans wild, for 1t was the first good
one they had feasted their eyes on this
year.
EsSick, the Portland twirler, pitches
like man who knows how to star in
the box. He had everything yesterday
and did not allow as many hits as
Wheeler. In fact both pitchers were
on their mettle and they tossed up an
article of ball good enough for any
league.
Atz got away with low drive from
Wilson's bat in the seventh round,
completing a play that was nigh i'm
possible. He speared the leather with
one mitt a foot from the ground
Schlaf1ey's work at second was great
to gaze upon. He cut off at least three
safe hits and handled his nine chances
without slip. The score:
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
FAIR ATHLETES
ACCUSE MERz

A warrant on swindling charge
may be sworn out for the arrest of the
debenair athletic. instructor, Charles
Merz, who was formerly employed by
the San Francisco Women's Athletic
Association. The president and secre-
tary of the organization have In their
possession positive proof that he did
some very shady bookkeeping for them.
In addition they have signed admis-
sion of shortages for which he was re-
sponsible.
The admission reads as follows:
II hereby promise to make good the
shortages in my accounts for the bene-
fit entertainment given to the San
Francisco Women's Athletic Associa-
ton on March IA, 1905, as soon as 1t Is
in my power to do so. Charles Merz. y
The Indignation of the women was
re-aroused against Mefz when they
learned that he was attempting to start
rival organization. Some of their
members had been asked to desert to
| the new club.
The directors are in state of true
! feminine uncertainty as to what to do
| about 1t. While they have complete
evidence against Merz they do not like
the idea of mingling with the f1otsam
of the Police Court. All they desire is
that Merz shall leave them in peace
with their dumb bells and Indian clubs.
I'VE don't want him to go about re-
f1ecting discredit upon our organiza-
ton and we would not like to see him
impose upon other people," explained
Dr. Mary Alton, president Of the ath-
letic association. I'VE want him to
leave town. L can have him arrested
any time and may do so, though I dis
like to go into the courts"
Merzs shortages amounted to several
hundred dollars, part of which has been
made good. Besides juggling the benefit
funds Merz failed to make good on
promises made to the organization. He
tertainment, but at the last minute
when the tickets were sold 1t was found
that he had failed to make any at
tempt to do SO. The women themselves
by entreaties secured the assistance Of
corps Of entertainers.
Another reason why the women de-
clare Merz a mean thing is an allie
| CATION that he Jumped" his board BILL
While employed by the association he
boarded with one of the members At
the end of the month he thanked his
landlady politely and departed without
settling his accounts, 1t is claimed.
Though the club was nearly ruined
at the start by bad management it is
now In prosperous condition. Last
night the gymnasium was crowded
with laughing young women and girls
who were doing stunts under the direc-
ton of Professor George Miehling, who
succeeded the debonair Merz. There
were $50 in attendance. which Is a fair
average, according to DR.. Alton.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
STANFORD MEN WRATHY
AT BERKELEY'S TRAINER
Indignation Aroused by Christie's
Statement That flanagan Is Not
ElfuibIe

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 4.
Stanford students are greatly excited
and highly indignant over the state
ment made by Walter Christie. the
University of California athletic
trainer, to the effect that Harry Lana
gan, the crack cardinal hurdler, was
not a bona-f1de member Of the uni
versity, but that he was merely at
tending college for the sake Of COM
peting IN athletics. Christie bases
his claims on the fact that flanagan
registered on the last possible date
and then was absent from the uni
versity for a short time afterward. The
California trainer also alleges he has
more than a suspicion that flanagan
is being paid by the Stanford stu
dents. II il this last statement that
has caused such fury at Stanford.
Athletics at Stanford, they maintain,
are far above such methods, and they
have the facts to back UP their
opinions.
Not the least indignant is flanagan
himself. "All the facts in my case, -
he said in an interview this afternoon.
are known TO the athletic commit
tees OF both universities and the fac
ulty Of both have declared me eligible
In view Of this fact / feel that any
protest should come from the athletic
committees Of the University of Cali
fornia and not from Trainer Chris
tie"
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05

st. George Jr might be afflicted with
stray corn, tendon or two may be
bowed and all that, but nobody will
dispute the fact that he is very rapid
traveller. The black horse with Wright
in the saddle and 51a to 1 in the ring,
tried conclusions with five other flyers
in the Futurity course handicap at
Oakland yesterday, and he made good
dogs of them all. He was rated be-
hind Sad Sam and Misty's Pride to the
stretch and then when let down, scam
pered in a handy winner over Princess
Titania, a late conner, in 1:09A. Misty's 8
Pride, equal favorite with Sad Sam.
ran a superb race, though failing to
concede the weight asked.
With reinforcementS, from Los An
geles and this city; the latter due to
pOolrOOm difficulties, the attendance
was large. -Four favorites were laid
low and the books enjoyed a profitable
session.
Trainer Tommy Lottridge sent filly
named Paladia to the post in the 3
year-old dash, and his instructions to
Charley Bell were ito try to teach
her something She was only a green
country lass all right, but she knew
enough the beat the favorite, SpinoSa,
three wide open lengths at odds of 30
to l. After seminary course Paladia
may become star performer. Spinosa
received good handling from Birken-
ruth, finishing ahead of thirteen others.
First Lake ran third
The Miller stable furnished the favor
lite for the six and half furlong selling
race in Sincerity Belle. Mcbride let the
filly fall so far out of it at the start
that she nearly bumped into a San
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
MILITARY MAN
TO THE FRONT
St. George Jr Defeats Speedy
Ones in the Handicap.
BY FRED E. MULHoLLAND.

Pablo avenue car. and Of course did not
participate In any of the happenings
at the finish. Bailey, recent ARRIVAL
from Ascot Park. ridden by Otis ano
10 to 1, drifted in nearly length De
fore Edrodun. another outsider sun
Rose cut out the pace for nVe ana
half furlongs and then blew up
Royal White. 10 to 1 shot, took the
third, q Futurity course run. Win the
weights raised twelve pounds above the
scale. He was well handled by Dugan,
and won easily from Waterspout ana
F. e. Shaw.
Played down to 8 to favoritism Sou
friere made short work OF her COM
pany in the mile selling event Miller
permitted My Order and Hulford to go
out and race each other to standstill
and then, shaking up the first choice,
she breezed in first. Hulford lasted long
enough to take the place from Gate
way.
Garnet Ferguson's Military Man, a !
to chance, won the concluding mile
run. He had Wright In the saddle and
defeated the pacemaker. Ralph Young.
with a trif1e of urging toward the close.
Show honors fell to Forest King.
TRACK NOTES.
Wright piloted two winners.
Dell Fountain purchased Laura 3
NJ from Johnny Mellin yesterday.
Garnet Ferguson said yesterday
that Bearcatcher would not be a
starter at Oakland. The great brown
horse has entirely recovered from his
illness and his wind shows no signs of
being affected. but of late his feet
have bothered him some. Garnet will
now reserve him for the New York
campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
Montgomery Park Results.

MEMPHIS, April 4--Montsomery Park rs-
suits:
First race, six furlongs-Our Sister won.
Graphite second, Ametus third Time, 1:l7.
Second race. four and half furlongs-Hys
perion III won. Meadow Breeze second Colonel
Bronston third. Time, 90.
Third race. one and an eighth miles-Critical
won. Uncle Charley second, Aurumaster third
Time, 1854.
Fourth race, Country Club handicap. cns
mile-Rapid Water won. Jake Sanders second.
Miss Doyle third Time, 1:4f1z.
Fifth race. and quarter miles steepls-
chase-Class Leader won. Myth second, Doua-
iniuue You third Time 3:00
Sixth race. five and a half furlongs-KildoS
won. Mordella second, Oudon third. Tins.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
Prizes for Dog Show.

II. n. Carlton. manager Of the COM
ing bench show of the San Francisco
Kennel Club, has issued a premium
list showing a fine array of prizes for
all classes. No pedigree is required
to show dogs this year and Judge
Thomas Ashton Of England will
award the places to the winners with
out regard to anything but real merit.
A record entry is looked for because
there are so many dogs promised from
out Of town points. Winners from the
Pacific Northwest are TO be sent in
charge of several handlers and a
number of dogs are coming from the
south Entries may be made at $40
Market street, where ali questions rel
ative 20 the exhibition VIII be an
swered by the manager.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
TRAINER TUCKER ACCEPTS
THE DEFI OF WILLIAMS
RAMS Horn and Agile Will Probably
Meet Soon In a Match
Race.

MEMPHIS, April - Captain
James Williams announcement that
he Is willing to match RAMS Horn
against Agile for $4,000 a side re-
Tucker, trainer for Captain Brown.
Tucker informed Secretary McFar-
lane to-day Of his willingness to run
Agile on the following terms:
The race to be run on a date be-
tween April 12 and 10 at one mile and
a furlong. both colts to carry 122
pounds. Tucker also insists on side
bet of $4,000, or as much more as Will
liams desires to wager. Williams is
to give his final answer tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
Berkeley Crew Named.

BERKELEY, April Coach Car
nett Of the University of California
announces that the varsity boating
crew Will consist Of the following
men: z. A. Bannister, captain and
stroke; G. c. Jones, D. NJ. Evans. p.
Y. Dodge, and E. j. Loeb, cockswain.
The competition for places on the
crew has been keen and the coach did
not make his selections until after
weeks Of practice. The varsity crew
viii now receive the undivided atten-
ion of the coach in order to perfect
them for the coming match with the
University Of Washington. No action
has been taken by the university au-
thorities as yet 10 insure a match with
Stanford. the original deadlock over
choice Of a course being unbroken.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
RESULTS OF GAMES.
san Francisco L; Portland o.
Oakland 2: Seattle 4.
Los Angeles 4; Tacoma 8.
Commuters Take Fall
Out of the Poor
SiWashes.
Although Outbatted,
Oakland Pulls Up
Ahead.

OAKLAND, April 4.-Russ Halls
Siwashes were scalped by Clay Haw-
hackers Commuters in the baseball
melee on the Idora Park reservation
yesterday afternoon; score. to 4.
Chief Halls tribesmen were savage
with the big club and mauled out
twelve hits. while the pummeling of
the locals netted them but seven sim
giles.
Miller, watchman OF the right lawn
for the Siwashes and the man for
whom Seattle offered Van Haltren
and Delehanty in exchange, sparkled
in the game. Three times he parad-
ed TO bat and three times he soaked
the sphere safely Two of his trio OF
wallops were triphammer three-bag-
gers TO the far right corner of the in
closure. Miller also scored three of
the four runs credited TO the northern
visitors and took correct care of the
only chance he had in the field.
Both teams worked southwing
pitchers. Shields twisted for Seattle,
and Graham twirled for Oakland.
With the exception of the eighth in
ming, when the Siwashes batted him
for four bingles, Graham kept the
hits of him scattered McMurray re-
ceived Oscars delivery in place Of
Jimmy Byrnes, who was unable to
don the mask because of illness.
Two runs were gathered by the
Commuters in the first inning and five
in the sixth period. Seattle Tailed
once in the fourth and twice in the
eighth frame Miller slugged for
three bags in this spasm and regis
tered when Frary duplicated the
smash. Frary came home on sin
gle by Captain Hall. Score:
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
ONE TIME NAVY
SOLD For JUNK

LONDON, April Am unusual auc-
ton sale occurred at Chatham Dock
yard to-day when thirty-one obsolete
British war vessels were sold to the
highest bidder. The total realized was
$6S0,o00. The lots included twelve cruis-
ers, among them being the warships
Northampton and Australia, two tor
pedo boats and the training ship Ex-
mouth. The terms of sale provide that
none OF the vessels is to be sold to a
foreign power. All Of them must be
broken UP within twelve months. The
ships sold represented an original out
lay Of $15, ,000, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
PANAMA's ENTIRE NAVY
CONSISTS OF ONE YACHT
vessel Fitted Out in This Country to
Be Used I'm Running Down
CuoxvpOlera

NEW YORK. April "A trim
steam yacht. the Orienta, built on the
lines Of a torpedo boat and represent
ing the navy Of the Panama Republic,
is anchored at a shipyard in Elizabeth
port, N. j.. prepared to sail for Colon
on April 10. The yacht Is we'll equip
ped with rapid-fire guns, searchlights
and wireless telegraph. In command
of Captain Lovelace. formerly of Kan
sas City, she will make a business of
running down smugglers and keeping
order among the Indians along the
eastern shores of the isthmus
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-05
YOUNG CHOYNSKI MEETS
TOM SULLIVAN TONIGHT
Harry Tenny and Barney Driscon
Also on the Card for the Bay
City Clubs Show.

Young Choynski and Tom Sullivan,
the clever lightweights, are on the
card for one Of the main events of the
Bay City Clubs amateur show at
Woodward's Pavilion tonight. Sui
Ivan is fast and scientific, while his
opponent is an aggressive boxer, SO a
great fight is looked for.
Barney Driscoll and Harry Tenny
will furnish the other main event.
These boys have met many times be-
fore and they always put up a fast
fight. Bill Johnston and Gus Roster.
a couple of heavies, will appear in
the special event, and four goes be-
tween other well known lights of the
amateur ring make up the card. Billy
Roche will referee all the fights.