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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20
Respectfully.
CHARLES SMITH. "

AN'HHtNNlulies
CHARLES SMITH"
The resignation had been in the
hands of Mayor Yeiser since the
10th, but no one knew It and the
mayor sprung it as a surprise.
When the board was called to or
der at 1880 o'clock and the roll call
made, Alderman Smith was found to
be absent. II was known that he
was i'll, and looked at first like
walk over for the Republicans in
the seating of a president, but May
or Yeiser after Mr.. Smiths resigna-
ton was accepted promptly appoint
ed Mr.. A. w. Greif to the vacancy
and balloting was gone into.
Alderman Greif was nominated
but withdrew and Alderman Dick
Davis was nominated by the Demo-
Gratis opposing Alderman Jeff J.
Read. After is ballots the board
took a recess until the council could
meet and give second reading to the
apportionment ordinance.
A communication from the board
of public works was filed stating
that the city needed two new dyna-
mos in the power house and that
the bill would be $500 and asked
that this be allowed in the appor-
tgo,,,,,4 ,rlfuo,ca rho CON, mum l.
cation was filed but not embodied in
the ordinance which was passed
without any further changes by
vote of ten to two, Councilman Bar
net and McBroom voting to allow
the extra amount.
The council adjourned and once
again the aldermen began balloting.
Seventeen more ballots were taken
and the motion to adjourn defeated
Ballotlng was resumed and after two
more attempts to seat president,
the board adjourned, to meet to-
night at 1880.
Alderman G.. II. Davis. who has
allowed his ordinance requiring con
nections with the sanitary sewerage
TO remain in reserve for several
weeks because the old boards declin-
ed TO pass it as originally drawn,
will bring It out as soon as the
board of aldermen becomes organic
ed. The ordinance as changed by the
council, requires all connections TO
be made by 1911, and IL is desired
to have the connections made be-
fore that time
II is likely that the new members
Of the boards favor the ordinance
and will give the least time possible
for connecting with the sewerage.
The new market house has been
finished, and will this afternoon be
turned over 10 the mayor and pub
lie improvement committee of the
general council. who will make an
examination Of IL and report on the
work. II Is not known when the new
building will be used, but IL will be
al once, provided the proper drain
age of storm water can be secured.
The street is too high now, but will
be cut down to the proper grade
when the street Is paved, the con
tract for which has already been let,
The work on the sewerage pump
ing station will be completed In
about two weeks. Engineer John
Holmes has been taking his time, as
there was no rush, and has made
good job OF IL,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

South McAlester /, John G.,
Honey, a druggist at Caney. 1. T.
was burned to death in a fire which
destroyed his place of business.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

Huntsville, Ala Spargins Wade,
son of Berry Wade, prominent
Madison county citizen, was fatally
burned at Meridianyille.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

Member of the board of works
say that they suppose II the people
tan stand the present light service
aud the number of lights the city
has, the members OF the board can
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

You cant convince a woman that
any man who has proposed to her Is
fool.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

TO cust COLD IN ONE CAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund the money # It fails to cure
L. W. Groves signature Is on each box. IS
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20
ALDERMAN SMITH
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
Mayor ID. A. Yeiser Appointed
Mr.. A. w. Grief to Succeed.
by Close Vote Representatives Find
Passed Airport ionmcnt Ordi-
nance without Change.
NO PRESIDENT ~ ELECTED

The board of aldermen met last
night in regular session with eight
members present to elect a president
and transact the accumulated bust
ness. but after thirty-seven ballots
for president adjourned until tonight
at 1890 o'clock when the fourth at
tempt will be made to break the
deadlock which had tied up business
in the municipality since the new
board came in.
One surprise was sprung by May
or Yeiser when he read the resigna-
tion of Alderman Charles Smith, as
follows:
Hon. ID. A. Yeiser. Mayor-My
Illness is of such a nature that | am
confined to my room and do not
know how soon | can be out. Not be-
ing able to attend to my private bus
mess, It is impossible for me to at
tend to the duties of an alderman of
the city. therefore | hereby tender
you my resignation as an alderman
of the city of Paducah to take eff
feet at once.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-01-20

We have just received a full
line OF new style Hats, consist
ing of derbys aud soft hats,
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
MI-CAREME MUSIC
BY THE STUDENTS

General interest is always shown III
the affairs of the university students
here, and the Mi-Careme concert at the
New Willard tonight is no exception. a
fine musical program has been arranged
and the event is under the patronage Of
the following:
Mrs. Frederick l. Allen, Mrs. Thomas
II. Anderson. Mrs. George Bliss, Mrs
Anna T. Brown. Mrs. Josephine NJ. Buel,
Mrs. Adna r. Chafree. Mrs. William N
Cogan, Mrs. George y. Cortelyou, Lady
Durand. Mrs. Maurice f. Egan, Mrs
Stephen y. EllIins, Mrs Henry w
Fitch, Mrs. John c. Fremont, Mrs Hugh
J. Gallagher. Mrs. Teresa r. Cover
Mrs. William c. GEynn. Mrs Eugene
Hale. Mrs. George f Hamilton. Mrs
Richard \. Barlow Mrs John Hay Mrs
Thomas Kirby, Madame LorandO Mrs
James Lowndes, Mrs. Henry b. F. Mac
farland. Mrs. Robert A. Marmion, Mrs
Warwick r. Montgomery. Mrs Edward
de V. Morrell, Miss Helen l. Morris
Mrs. Edward Lind Morse Mrs. Paul
Morton, Madame de Quesada Mrs
George c. Reid Miss Catherine C.
RidgclY. Miss Jane A. Riggs, Mrs. Win
field 5. Schley. Mrs. Leslie NJ. Shaw
Mrs Robert f. Shepard, Mrs. Seth Shep-
ard. Mrs. ]. Condit Smith. Mrs William
II. Taft. Madame TakahIra, Mrs. John
NJ. ThurstOn. Mrs. Robert J. Wynne
Mrs. Henry 9. Yarrow.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET
ASSIGNED TO SQUADRONS
Change Will Take Place When Ad-
miral Evans Takes Command.
List of the Vessels.

a organization Of the North Atlantic
feet into three squadrons is announced
by the Navy Department The change
VIII go into effect when Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans takes command on
March 81.
Each squadron will consist Of two div1-
sions OF four ships each.
In addition there viii be the coast
squadron, a fotilla of torpedo boat de-
stroyers and one of auxiliaries.
The composition OF the subdivisions
ard the names of their commanders are
as follows:
First squadron. first division-Maine
(hagship Of conmander-in-chieD, Mis-
souri,, Kentucky, and Kearsarge-
Second division; commander. Rear Ad-
miraI Davis-Alabama (fagship), I1li-
nois, Iowa, and Massachusetts.
Second squadron; commander, Rear
Admiral Sigsbee. Third diyision-Brooh-
iyn flagship, Chattanooga. Galveston,
and Tacoma.
Fourth division; commander, Rear
Admiral Rrownson- Colorado, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Flag
ship to be assigned later.
Third squadron: commander, Rear Ad-
miral Bradford Fifth division-Olym-
pia 0agship), Cleveland, Des Molnes,
and Denver.
Sixth diYisiou-Topeka, Detroit. New
port, and Castine.
Coast squadron; commander. Rear
Admiral Dickens-TeXas Glagship), Ar
kansas. Florida, and Nevada.
Fiotilla Of destroyers; comma nder,
Lieutenant Commander Johnson-De-
=,
Trultun. HUI. Hopkins. Lawrence, and
MaCDonou-h.
Auxiliaries-Culgoa, Abarenda, Hanni-
bal, Lebanon, Sterling, and Marcellus.
The first squadron is composed OF bas-
tleships. The second of cruisers, and the
third of cruisers and gunboats. while
the coast squadron, except for the bat
tleship Texas, is composed of monitors.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
MRS. R. G. ING[RSOLL
GETS $4,000 AWARD
Widow of Lawyer Wins Suit Which
Was to Recover Balance of
His Counsel Fee.

BOSTON, Mass, March 29.-By de-
cis.on handed down by Judge Putnam in
the United States circuit court today
Mrs, Eva A. Ingersoll. of Dobbs Ferry,
n. T., widow and administrative or the
late Colonel Robert c. Ingersoil, re-
covers $4,000 and interest at per cent
since 1887, balance of 100000 counsel
lee due her husband for appearing as at
torney for some of the contestants of
the will OF Andrew j. Davis, d Montana
millionaire, from 1891 to 1897.
She gets judgment against Henry A
Root, of Butte Mont, and Joseph a
Coram. who employed Colonel IngersoH
to appear in behalf of the late Maria
Cummings, of Ware. Mass; the late
Elizabeth S. Ladd, and 81. Louise Dun
bar. of Springfield Mass, and Ellen S.
Cornue, relatives OF Davis who were
contesting his will. The will contest was
finally compromised. The contestants
received substantial shares of his estate,
which was between 100000 and s., ,00o,
GO in value
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
ought to know, even after the missing
couple has turned up smiling that his
relief is but temporary.
Fixing Responsib lily,

Accusation is made that depart
ment clerk has been writing Con-
gressional speeches. Let the light
shine! There had been suspicion,
but directed rather toward the janitor
than any clerk If any of the latter
class has been perpetrating these
speeches on Government time he de-
serves exposure, and nc should be
compelled TO contribute to the con-
science fund.
In the circumstance that a Con-
gressman has his speeches written for
him there is 10 offense, and often the
evidence of virtue. II incompetent to
prepare his own, and yet burning with
anxiety to get into the Record, the
most sensible course open is the nir-
ing of some person capable of doing
the work This person must be aware
Of the line Of thought struggling in
the Congressional mind for express
sion. He must follow and elaborate
hold party policy and strengthen the
individual fence; only he must not do
this while drawing pay as a clerk in
the Land Office, for instance
1t is reasonably wise Congress
man who knows his own limitations.
The inability Of harnessing Pegasus
TO plow is not more evident than
that of taking the ordinary barnyard
equine and equipping him with wings.
The Congressman who can't write.
and is shrewd enough to be aware of
this, md yet has a few things that
need saying should have the privilege
of retaining a professional word
monger, and making his constituents
in the cew counties think him a won
der Of eloquence. This is one of the
perquisites, as much the spoils of of
fee as the mail frank and the fat
mileage
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

A movement is en- foot 70 organize a
cavalry squadron in this city composed
entirely Of ex-i:aralrymen from the
United States army a committee of SIX
or eight men are working toward this
end now, and meeting has been call
ed for tomorrow night ct the cavalry
arnory, Fifth ana L streets northwest
It is believed a fine cavalry troop could
be organized in the District of Columbia
from men who have seen years Of serv-
ice in the regular army. 1t has been
said that there orc more eA-c'avair men
IL this city than any other city In the
United States. As soon as man Is
mustered out. if lie has no home to re-
turn to, he takes the first train for WASH
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
MANAGER OF The ARMOUR
CONCERN IS INDICTED
Big Figure in Beer Trust Held for
Alleged Tampering With Witness
Before Grand Jury.

CHICAGO, March 2s--The Federal
grand jury Investigating the alleged
Beed trust has returned an Indictment
against Thomas J. Corners. general su-
perintendent for Armour & Co The
charge is interfering with witness
summoned to appear before the grand
jury.
MIR. Corners, who is one OF J. Ogden
Armour's most confidential employees
and IS the active head of one Of the
largest packing companies in the world,
was arrested last night on a bench war
rant by a United States deputy u1arshssi
and brought 10 the grand jury room
After considerable delay the prisoner
was released on a 5000 bond.
Tne indictment alleges that Corners
tried to influence the testimony of John
E. Shields, d former employe of Armour
& Co.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
Truth in Disguise.

A man suspected Of an attempt to
destroy the Frederick the Great mon
ument was questioned about it. He
replied that he would not answer, be-
cause to do SO would incriminate him.
Such instances are common.
What this man really did was con-
fess his guilt. In effect he said: "Of
course, l made the attempt, but
hope you don't think 1 am such an
idiot as to tell you about it."
Thus is kept up one of the popular
fictions of the law.
When truth assumes a certain dis
guise, politeness stipulates that it be
not recognized. Everybody knows it
at glance. 1t is as readily discerned
as the human figure behind a Santa
Claus makeup at a Christmas fes-
tival. But it is not permitted the
observer to get familiar with Santa
Claus; and so with truth.
No suspected person after refusal to
answer a question, his plea being that
the answer would declare him a GRIM
inal, can be regarded as innocent.
He has himself dispelled any theory
Of innocence, and yet, known 20 be
guilty, there is formal obligation to
waive this knowledge.
The law has been a long time reach
ing its present standard, and it ought
to be effective. 1t is this if the pur-
pose is to shield the evildoer; but if
the idea is to inflict punishment and
impose restraint, the law is still at
some points lacking in perfection. It
can't grasp disguised truth.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
AUTOS ON THE ISLE OF MAN

LONDON. March Racing motor
.caw, which alone have place in the
Gordon Bennett Cup contests and simt-
lar events, will have no chance III the
International Tourist Trophy race,
which is being organized by the Auto
mobile Club, Of Great Britain and Ire
land.
The race IS TO be held in the autumn
probably on the Islc of Man. It's OBJ
ject is to encourage the production of
the ideal touring car for the private
user, which shall combine moderate
cost. economy IN fuel, cheap up-keep,
and other important considerations to
the amateur.
Entries are invited from all The world,
on absolutely equal terms. So far nine
teen firms have entered twenty-eighI
cars for tie race.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
The Missouri Idea.

Governor Folk of Missouri deliver
ed remarkable address yesterday
evening to the citizens OF Missouri
who are now exiled in New York. 1t
was, with the customary animadVer-
siCns, review Of his first months OF
service as the executive of the State.
His conclusions are optimistic but
practical. 1t is becoming once more
an honor to be a member of the Mis-
souri, State Legislature, not a dis
grace. He is satisfied that no act of
the general assembly at the session
just closed was passed or defeated by
the use of money. The lesson "of
boodling being bad politics was fresh
in the minds of ALL
But the address was moro note
worthy still for the enunciation of the
Missouri idea" 1t is not new. 1t is
not even newly stated. But it rings
with eloquence because it represents
results, and a fine principle supported
by practical deeds accomplished in
its name is a wonderfully powerful
thing. Note how simply this prin-
ciple is expressed:
The Missouri idea means the enforce
ment of law, and that if the law be bad
the remedy is to repeal, not TO ignore it
There is entirely too little respect for
law in America.
Nearly all public wrongs grow out of
the Indifference of the people. There
are many who thrill with patriotic fervor
at the thought of going TO war and
risking their lives for their country, bat
who forget to vote on election day The
patriotism or peace is just as necessar Ky
as the patriotism of war. The patriotism
OF the ballot is even more necessary in
a free country than the patriotism of the
bullet. Plenty of men will die for their
country, but the man who will live for
his city and State every day is the man
geod government needs.
How true all that is of today's
America the citizens of Pennsyiya,,ja.
Rhode Island, and Delaware. of PhiIa-
delphia, st. Louis, and MINNEAPOLIS
can bear testimony. How much the
nation needs the patriotism of hon
est ballots, cast by thinking men. the
presence in public life of the paid
agents of private interests abundant
~ signifies. In The end there can be
no lasting correction of these evils.
save by the people themselves. And
on this subject Governor Folk has
spoken these convincing phrases:
Citizens may make good laws. but no
law can make good citizens. When the
people grow lax in the discharge of their
CIVIC obligations the government grows
tttoIrupl ana the very fountains of ma
lhwarted and iniqUty is enthroned. The
greatest and gravest dangers which he
ser a free nation proceed not from with
out ~, put from within. Where wars and
al other calamities combined bare AZ
stroyed one government corruption has
undermined q score. iie''
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
VIII Organize q Troop
OF CavaIry at Capital
1t Will Be Composed OF Men Who Have Had
Actual Service in the United
States Army

ington, where chances for Government
employment are very bright for ex-sos-
Giers.
Cne of the members of the committee
stated to Times reporter today that
ne thought troop Of 900 men could be
organized in the District of Columbia,
giving 'this section the finest body of
cavalrynen (outside of the regular
army III the United States
1t takes years to drill cavalry troop.
but where there are men who have been
eaValrymen, Il would be an easy task
to organize the proposed squadron in Il
short time The committee is composed
of DIN IL Lake, B. Inge, a. Barton, J.
J. Brown, 3. Clifford, G. o. Mason, A.
L. Baumbam, and one or two others
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
MEYER BIDS AD|EU
TO QUEEN ODNAGER
Ambassador 10 Italy viii
Sail on Saturday.
OTHER DIPLOMATIC GOSSIP
Many Washingtonians Are Spending
Spring Days in the Sunny
South

The DowaSer Queen Margherita Of
Italy yesterday received American Am
bassador Meyer in farewell audience.
Mr. Meyer viii be received IN audi
ence by King Victor Emmanuel today,
and the King Will give a farewell dinner
for him, an unusual distinction, showing
his majesty's appreciation of the United
States and his friendship for Mr.. Meyer.
The ambassador will leave Rome on
Saturday for Paris, where he will meet
his successor, Henry White, and will
arrive in ST. Petersburg on April T.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
A PLOT THAT FAILED.

Telegram No. L Chicago.
Wire me from New York to come
there on urgent business. Spring house
cleaning is on BEACH"
Telegram No. . New York.
Midway stock is going up. Come ct
once prepared to stay two weeks.
LEACH"
Telegram No. 3 Chicago.
Dear Hubby-Hope you reached New
York safely. Nothing has happened since
you left. Have . decided to postpone
housecieaning until you return. Nobody
can shake the rugs so well.
Peach"
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

Miss Woodbury.. who. with her sister.
Mrs Gustavus V. Fox. has made her
home at the Bancroft during the past
season. was hostess at a beautifully ap~
pointed spring luncheon at Rauscher S
Yesterday Her guests were Mrs Nc
keuna. Mrs Peirce, Mrs. AudeGreid,
Mrs. Francis Riggs. Mrs. Oliver Crom-
well, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Gaff, Mrs. Robe
son, Mrs Hopkins Mrs. Swan, Mrs.
Clapp. Mrs Hemphill. Mrs. Richey. Mrs.
Chatard Miss Strong. and Miss VIII
iiams.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
TRUTH COMES OUT.

The new proprietor Of the cigar store
met the eX-proprietor on the street.
Say said the man who had bought,
when you advertised that place for
sale didn't You state that IL was a nice
little paying busness?"
Il did" answered the man who had
sold
well" continued the present owner.
Il have only cleared eighty cents in
two days.
Then what are you kicking about?'
Guericd the former owner. Isn't that
paying little enough TO suit ou?'-Chi-
Cago News
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
NO TRUTH I'M THE RUMOR
THAT RICHARDS WILL GO

The multiplicity Of rumors which have
gained circulation regarding prospective
changes Of men and methods in the
General Land Office have included some
which lack foundation in either fact or
probability. Conspicuous among these
UnWarrantcd reports IS the statement
that Commissioner William A Rich
ards, of the Land Office, may lose his
place. II was today authorita lively
stated that Commissioner Richards has
been. and is. regarded by Secretary
Hitchcock as an exceptionally Satlsfac-
tory and efficient head of the office
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
BUILDS NEW RAILROAD
TO SAVE SHORT DISTANCE

san FRANCISCO. March 29-The
Southern Pacific Company is making
important improvements on its roadbed
the most extensive of which is the re-
vision of the line through Nevana. where
30 miles OF new road will be construct
cd. saving more than seven miles in dis
taEce and reducing the maximum grade
generally from l TO 0.4 per cent.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
CHINA HAS BEGUN
REFORMS IN ARMY
Itch Lang a Strong, Progressive Man.
Made President of War
Board.

PEKIN, Marcn 2s.-M. Itch LANG han
been appointed president of a board Of
war.
He is a member of a military commits
sion, comprising Prince Ching and Wuns
Shi Ku. VINO inspected the army and
navy fortifications throughout China and
submitted a strong report condemning
E1uch and proposing many reforms.
NJ. Itch Liang is a strong, progress
sive man.
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
.AzP|ROZ FUNERAL
STOPS FESTMTY
----
Social Program Disarranged
by Sad Event.
MISS WOODBURY'S LUNCHEON
Mrs Rockhil1 Is Guest Of Honor at
Alibi Club-Sale of Philip
pine Wares
MISS WOODBURY'S LUNCHEON

A number of interesting things plan
ned for yesterdays social program were
postponed on account of the funeral ex-
ercises ot the Mexican Ambassador. the
constant hospitality and beautiful home
life of the family making the event %
the death Of far greater Importance to
the hearts OF the people than his mere
official rank as a diplomat
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

The French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand will spend thei: summer va
cation abroad, leaving the Counselor
of the Embassy, III. dos Portes de la
Fosse, as charge dafaires
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

Miss Marie Mckenna is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. King Wainwright at Bryn
Mawr, Pa, from whose home she will
go TO New York to visit her sister, Mrs.
Pitts Duffield
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

The Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Will
son, VIII give up his present residence
on Vermont avenue next moGth, and viii
take an apartment at Stoneleigh Court
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
No Easy dob.

1t is no easy matter to be the father
in-law Of an English lord.
Even after mylord's solicitor has
called upon you and informed Won of
the English custom as to the dowrv
even after your first storm is over
and you have paid the money re-
quired, the trouble does not end A
family quarrel may ensue, mylord's
relatives may get nasty" or some
English Gladys Of the concert hall
may enter into the situation. In
deed, something may happen at the
very last moment to upset the~wed-
ding ceremonies and father-in-law
may hope to breathe easily only after
the rice is thrown and he has fairly
seen the happy couple off al the train
Or at the steamship docks. bound. as
he thinks, for mylords town house in
London, or one Of his numerous to-
be-rehabilitated castles in England.
At this juncture of the international
episode father-in-Iaw breathes a sigh
OF relief, thinks little Of the money.
and decides to go back to work with
renewed energy to make up for lost
time He thinks his troubles are over
but ne is mistaken.
Mylord is a great rover. pernaps
and persuades his young bride that
rowing is the thing
They decide to take trip through
Australia, the wilds of Africa India
Japan or even, as was recently the
case with the Duke and Duchess of
Manchester, through Mexico. and
father-in-law finds that his troubles
have Just begun.
One would think. you know. that
Mexico was a safe enough place for
one to travel, in ones own private car
at least, and yet ones father-in-laW
suddenly discovers that there ones
daughter and ones son-fn-law have
suddenly disappeared-gone without
a shadow of a clue as to their where.
abouts.