The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-31
River Stages.

In order that the steamer Chatta-
nooga may leave on time at noon to-
day, says the Chattanooga Times. a
large force of men worked until af-
ter II O'Clock last night loading her
with the large cargo OF merchandise
which she Will carry to Paducah. on
account of the low stage Of the river
IL was necessary that the steamer be
loaded in time to leave at noon.
The Chattanooga arrived yester-
DAY about 1880 a. M. and as soon
as she was unloaded the work Of put
ting the Chattanooga merchandis q
aboard was started. The cargo co.,
ing In consisted principally of coun-
try produce, such as chickens, eggs,
butter and other commodities. Most
of 1t was consigned to local dealers.
There were between IS and 30
through passengers from Paducah on
the boat. They spent the day on
Lookout mountain, or going over
Chickamauga park. and will leave
today for the return trip. This will
probably be the last excursion into
chattanooga from Faducah this sea
son, as the river Is so low that nayi-
cation with the big steamers may
be suspended after this trip.
The Patten came In two or three
hours later from Decatur with a
large cargo. The Chattanooga makes
no stops between Decatur and Chat
tanooga. and ali business between
these points is handled by the Pat
ten. This boat had a large passenger
list and was loaded to the guards
With freight She will remain at the
wharf until tomorrow noon.
This morning the gauge read 17.9.
a fall Of IL since yesterday.
During July 3.2 inches Of rain fell
An excellent stage has been main
tanned during the entire month. and
all the boat repairing companies are
suffering for business as the boats.
as long as nothing serious prevents
them, keep running and will wait
until shallow water before tying up
for repairs. Many riyermen predict
low stage this fall. and then all the
boats will rush the docks and ways
for minor repairs and some for gen.
leral overhauling. During the month
the highest stage. 1876 was reached
on the 29th. and the lowest, 1914.
came on July IL and Is. In going
over the record for several years
back for July. the highest stage for
many years was 1873 on July 4. 1905.
In other years the stage has been so
low as TO hinder traffic
one real Wild west show was on
the Dick Fowler this morning when
She left for Cairo. in addition to the
lregular freight The show Is going
[ Dexter, Mo. and is billed to j. II.
sullivan. but bears the name OF
Broncho Johns Wild West. Twelve
lwhooping cowboys were passengers
and 16 Mexican ponies were taken
along. On the deck of the boat was
an old stage coach that attracted
much attention from the river poo-
pie. According to the show manager,
the stage ran between ST. Joseph
Mo, and San Francisco and four
trips were made between 1861 and
1863. II is strong and steady and
good for service today. despite the
evidence of rought treatment II has
had The show is from Henderson
land only fairs are played. It being an
open air exhibition and Is used to at.
tract crowds and no admission Is
charged. Much of their tents for
the horses and other paraphernalia
were shipped by freight direct to st
Joseph, where they will exhibit at
the fair.
More barges continue TO arrive at
Joppa and the strike situation is lnI
statu quo. Each side is waiting for
the other to make the break and
come over, although the river men
look forward to a settlement being
reached in the next few days. The