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New-York tribune., 1905-08-30

from European capitals. bankers here were conf
dent that peace would be contaminated There has
never been a time in history where the ENJOYS OF
two countries at war rose from the table where
they had been discussing terms OF peace and made
the confession that they could not agree SO
bankers here watched the conferences and the ad-
jOUrnTnents closely felt that the hnaI outcome
would be peace.
1t should be said that the performance OF
the market this afternoon disappointing ssnti-
mental effect for the moment TO be expected
but II not considered likely that the prices OF
American stocks would be made much higher by
the settlement OF affairs remote. Even II there
had been q total disagreement, II Is unlikely that
the market here would have bean affected more
than mOmen rarily unless the bad news had coma
upon a nervous market. Peace between Russia and
Japan may mean better business for few in
dustries, but not for everything.
The news has come too late 70 have It's effect
seen vet upon the European markets. where the
effect should be stronger. We shall probably see
hrmer markets In London. Paris and Berlin to-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
WASHINGTON SURPRISED.
The Army and NaUy Erpected the
Var to Continue.

Washington. Aug 29.-News of the agree
ment OF the peace plenipotentiaries at Ports
mouth was received here with surprise. for,
while the official mind had been in a measure
prepared for successful outcome of the con-
ference by the statements contained in the dis
patches from Portsmouth last night no such
speedy action anticipated. Following
closely on the press bulletins announcing the
agreement came a message to Mr.. Loomis Act
ing Secretary of State. from Mr.. Peirce Third
Assistant Secretary, at Portsmouth which may
consequently be regarded as official in these
words:
Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries agreed
upon terms Of peace.
Two facts appeared clearly upon the an
nouncement of the news: First. that the State
Department officials had never entertained any
doubt that the ENJOYS would reach an agree
Inent and, second. that the militant branches of
the government. the army and navy people,
were as fully confident that the war would con-
tlnue indefinitely and to the point of exhaus-
lion Of ons Of the combatants. Now that agl
ment has been reached, however. both branches
of the government service experience a feeling
OF relief
The State Department realizes a great victory
in having secured beyond any question, the
open door in Manchuria. which was so dear TO
l-io heSIl OF secretary hay. The territorial in
tegrity of China seems also assured, and with
the restoration of the vast Manchurian Pro-
vinces to the control of the present Emperor of
CHINA and the Empress Dowager. it is felt here
that there is an end of insdous foreign aggres-
slons on Chinese soil With Corea under
Japanese protectorate developing its great nat
uraI resources. and all to be opened to Ameri-
can exploitation on even terms with other
uons, large increase in the foreign market
open TO our products is expected
For its part the navy will be relieved of the
tedious and expensive patrol which it has been
maintaining in the Philippines ever since the re-
ginning Of hostilities to guard against the VIC
ton OF neutrality by the belligerents. 1t Will be
relieved also of the necessity of guarding he
Russian interned ships. The Lena, al San Fran
CISCO which came in almost year ago for
refuge and asylum, has been a source of anx-
iety, and International correspondence has b en-
necessary to secure the return of some OF the
Russian officers of that ship who broke their
parole. In the PHILIPPINES. Admiral Train has
been concerned with the of the Russian
Admiral Enquist with his three cruisers Jemt-
chug, Aurora and Oleg, which came into Manila
Bay, the sad wreck of the once formidable Rus
sian second Pacific fleet. These ships may now
it is supposed. depart for their home ports
though some repairs may be necessary before
they can be regarded seaworthy.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
COMMENT ON THE PEACE.
General abstraction That an Agree
ment Has Been Reached.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Secretary Bonaparte ex-
pressed great satisfaction when the that
peace assured brought TO him. He said:
I know as yet nothing official the subject
but if the information given is accurate this result
Of the negotiations at Portsmouth will be a source
Of happiness the whole civilized world, and can
hardly fail to for our own government gen
eral appreciation and gratitude.
General Bates, Acting Secretary Of War, said
that he was delighted to learn Of the agreement
Portsmouth, especially he had begun TO fear
untavorable outcome of the negotiations. He
added:
I believe the agreement to be greatly to the in
terest of both countries, and especially believe
that the President of the United States, who has
been prominent In forwarding the movement
for peace is highly pleased at its successful issue
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
GIVES CREDIT TO PRESIDENT.
Jacob Il. schiff Says Result Is Due to His
Tact and Perseverance

Bar Harbor. Me-. Aug. 29.-Jacob H. schln
said tonight of the making OF peace between
Japan and Russia:
Japan's modera tion and self-denial rebound even
more TO her honor than the achievements OF her
army and navy. My house having staked its busi
ness judgment upon Japan's cause by aiding in
the financing Of her foreign war loans we feel
naturally doubly pleased at the outcome of the
Portsmouth conference The result is to the great
esf extent due President Roosevelts ability. tact
and perseverance. II will forever glority his name
and greatly add TO the fame OF the United States.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
EFFECT ON B0URSES.
Varying Tendency of Stocks in Different
Capitals as Result of Peace Rumors.

Paris. Aug. 2s.-Prices on the Bourse to-day were
extremely bouyant a rumor that the Russians
and Japanese at Portsmouth. n H. had arrived at
agreement with referenCe 20 the purchase OF the
Island OF Saghalien for SOo.ooOooo Russians Tn
proved generally.
Russian imperial As were quoted 50. and Rus
sian bonds OF 1904 at sos
London. Aug. 3-War stocks rallied the ~
ceipt OF hopeful from Portsmouth. y II
Continental speciaties duh account OF thu
lack OF Paris support but az the close prices we're
harder japanese Imperial IS or los were quoted Al
lO4
ST Petersburg. Aug 2s-Russ.an 10 Sen on
polrts 10 50. Prices otherwise were hrm and the
market quiet.
Toxic Aug @-There was a further deprecta-
ton In the stock market to-day. owing 20 the con-
aIcting ruuors regarding the decision OF the council
held by the Cabinet Ministers and Elder Statesmen
Yesterday under the presidency OF the Emperor.
The uncertainty Is keeping the public IN state OF
Irritating suspense. the majority OF the people hop
ing for and expecting rupture The rallying
cry Is:
lsrsat By dlplomAcyT-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
CARDINAL PRAISES PRESIDENT.

baltimore. Aug zs.-Asked for an expression rela-
-. % tbs conclusion OF peace between Japan and
Tussta. Cardinal Gibbons said:
az, delighted with the happy result of the CON
III ail 81 Portsmouth, the full credit OF which
tI9s teIeS n our President. Mr Roosevelt who may
now be Justly Sly led the peaeemaker OF nations
~ ~ p-esident has advanced the prestige OF the
IInitsd States 70 "a enormous degree
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
BRITISH AMBASSADOR PLEASED.

Iepox Mass. Aug 2e.-Sr Mortimer Durand.
the British Ambassador. on being told OF the con-
cinsion of peace at Portsmouth, said:
am exceedingly glad hear the news. Both
- t.altfoerents and the world in general owe a
s, debf OF gratitude 10 the President for his
ssrt sae sSforts 10 put end 10 the ] heartily
n3oIce fo hear that he has been successful.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30

London. Aug. 29-The announcement that the
Portsmouth N HD conference had concluded
peace was received In London just in time for
papers. Sir Eric harrington. representing For
sSn Secretary Lansdowne, on learning the
news, expressed profound astonishment, ano
sac this unofficial report the first intinia-
uon the government had received. In fact, II
nae not been informed from any OF the repre-
sentatives that Japan intended 70 make such
Wholesale concessions. Sir ETic's first express
non after he had read the dispatch was;
II is simply extraordinary"
The Foreign Office he added had no idea that
'spGn Intended 20 yield on all points.
II has been well known however, IN official
1rcles here that Japan was anxious 70 make
sooo impression on the world that she was
'sSoy 70 make extraordinary concessions.
or Enc harrington also said that the Anglo
sSpsnese treaty was released by the announce
A'eAt or the decision OF the Portsmouth con-
-eiehce but that the terms would not be given
-. VI The government had been officially mott
20 ot the results OF the peace conference
nc morning papers. while sharing the aston
ent OF the public al the unexpected nature
eHe peace terms. accord the greatest praise
S3pah Tor having chosen so magnanimous
~ IL Is contended that by waving the
sueSuon OF indemnity Japan might Justly claim
g "hoie island OF saghalien and that there
- 1'4e return Of half OF the island Is a conces-
mace entirely in the Interest OF peace. All
'~psfs express gratitude 20 President Roose-
Aonnratioa OF his untiring zeal. giving
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30

in the Portsmouth Navy Yard as the best place
for the sessions
PESSIMISM FOLLOWS OPTIMISM
Then Theodore Roosevelt the man. went off
to hunt wolves and bears for six weeks in the
West while the world went on discussing the
prospects Of enduring peace, the personnel OF
the plenipotentiaries, and even the probable
terms. To he majority of intelligent thinkers
the outlook was regarded with optimism, but as
the date of meeting approached. the Russian
press. inspired by the bureaucracy. became more
warIiSe and the ol6 Russian game of diplomatic
bluff was on and began TO have its effect.
Japans probable terms began TO percolate
through the newspapers, every new disclosure
being followed by hoarse boots from the grand
dukes at ST. Petersburg, and when the Presi-
dent presented TO each other Baron Komura
and NJ Witte on the Maytiower at oyster Bay
on Saturday, August ., despondent indeed were
those who temporarily lost sight OF the fact
that Japan and Russia had, two months earlier.
made up their minds finally to peace on any
honorable terms
On August l.. after Russia had promptly
agreed to eight of Japan's demands and refused
to grant the other four deadlock ensued-
Russia had com piled with every demand Japan
had made before the war and with others close
y related TO the causes of the conflict but abb
solutely refused to pay one kopeck OF indemnity.
or to part with an inch of territory that did not
already belong to China. This refusal related
particularly to Saghalien Island
OLD TIME DIPLOMATS DIsMAYED AGAIN.
Then the President dismayed the old time
diplomatists again by ignoring precedent In the
srress OF great crisis. and on August is sum
moned Baron Rosen. the Russian Ambassador
and Plenipotentiary. to Oyster Bay. and, accord
ing TO the popular understanding, urged him 70
pay If necessary. This was followed promptly
by a similar message through Ambassador
Meyer at St Petersburg, warning the CZar OF
the incalculable cost in blood and money OF FUR
ther prolongation of war-a war which. IL
sumed. must be fought to a finish. with untold
damage and horror not only TO the bellSerents,
but TO civilization and mankind everywhere.
Identically and simultane ously. II is the gen
eral belief. Japan was appealed 10. and as a
result of that splendid act of the President came
his triumph OF to-day. when peace was assured
New-York tribune., 1905-08-30
JAPAN AST0UNDS EUROPE.
PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT.
Comment on Peace Agreement at
Various Capitals.

Ct Petersburg. Aug 29.-The result OF the
.ace conference came electric surprise.
o4sc,al ana diplomatic circles had been practi-
rsI,v without hopes OF peace all day. The result
ri become known tonight 20 comparatively
Cow persons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
WOULD Be BENEFITED
Only to the Extent Of a Few Hundred
Dollars If Assessments Should
Be Raised Several Thousand.


Regarding the cry Of raise the as.
sessments, that has been made in
the past few days County Assessor
FRANK D. Davis Yesterday said: "Of
course the county needs the money,
put L gets such small per cent Of
the assessed valuation that 1t would
take an Increase Of several thousand
dollars to really do the county any
good.
Inc assessment is made only on
one'ffth the total valuation, so that
IA The assessments were to be increas-
ca 100000 the county would only
realize $780,
The county assessor this year drop.
pen from the books a number of
steamboats, entered at this port, but
ior which taxes were never paid. He
aiso dropped number Of small as
sessments on personal property upon
which taxes were never paid but
which have heretofore been carried OF
She assessment books.
| The county commissioners viii
meet as board Of review to review
me assessments and may raise or low
" them as they see At.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
UNJUSTLY CRITICISED
Flremen at Uptown Station Knew
Where Plug Was But Didn't
Have Hose Enough.

The members of tire station No |
have been rather unduly criticised as
a result of the fire Wednesday night
which destroyed the home of John Nc
Inturff on Thirty.tifth street and
Washington avenue.
Five hundred feet of the new hose
recently ordered by the council ar.
rived late that afternoon at the sta.
ton house, but as is the custom. It
was not placed in the wagon, await
ing the test and inspection by the
members Of the police, Jail and fire
committee. Aizsss
The uptown station has long been
considered an excellent one and la
making his appointments al Il recent
council meeting the mayor paid a
very high compliment to the firemen
at that station.
Some people seemed 10 think that
we don't know where the plugs are 10
Gated and that we didn't know that
there was ono on Thirty.fifth aud Elm
street. said one OF the firemen yes
terday. of course we knew that
there was one there, but we also knew
that we didn't have hose enough Il
reach from that plug to the fire ans
for that reason we coupled on only to
tile plug at the corner Of Thirty fourth
and Washington"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
CHRONOLOGICAL
July IA In bistory.

Cardinal Mazarin. French statesman,
born; died 1851.
i7&-The populace Of Paris stormed ana
captured the BastIfie. The Bastille
was the state prison and citadel OF
Paris. Many noted people were con-
fined there. among them Riehelleu,
voltaire. Latude and ..The Man In the
Iron Mask The populace oyercame
the guard and emptied the dungeons,
itberating one man who had been In
cell 30 years
ISIS : Nathaniel Lyon. soldier, born In
Ashford. Conn; killed at Wilson
Greek. Mo, 1851
1898 Jervis McEntee. Americap landscape
artist, born at Rondout, ~ T.; died
there 1881.
lS5s-The Crystal palace exhibition opened
In New YORK city. The New York
worlds fair Of 1858 brought together
fine display OF American machinery
and a variety OF foreign products The
building represented Greek cross.
It was wholly Of glass and iron;
length, s65 feet; width. $50 feet
INSTITUTES Emil Sarutin noted painter,
died Ia Paris: born is2e-
lool--Charles Nordhoff, author and jour
nalist. died in San Francisco: born
1880
isC{-Paui Kruger, South African states
man, president OF the Transyaal repub-
lie and leader Of the Beers In the war
against England In is99-l@l. died al
Clarens, Switzerland: born ISIS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
IN SOCIETY
The Manchester CAB.

The Manchester club was entertain
ed Wednesday afternoon by Mrs NJ. j
Farnbaker at her home, s26 Fourth
street. A Brize was given to the one
who could make the largest number
Of words out Of the word Manchester,
ten minutes being allowed Mrs
Blockley won the prize, a beautiful
flower vase.
Officers were elected for the re-
mainder Of the year: Mrs. M. J Farm
baker. president. Mrs. j. Fl Hahn,
vice president; Mrs. G. Fl, Johnson
treasurer; Mrs. Anna Bell. secretary
The hostess was assisted in enter
tanning by Miss GENEVA Mulkaly. Re
freshments Of ice cream and cake
| were served. Those presnt We're
| Miss Ina Ricketts, Of Chicago, Miss
Dare Ricketts, 81 Crowder, Mo-, Mis-
| GENEVA Mulkaly, Mesdames J. Z
Hahn. H. s. Blockley, Anna Bell, J. n
Myers. The club will be entertainei
4 Wednesday, July 2G by Mrs j. N
| Myers OF 223 Sixteenth street
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
PROGRAM FORTHE
AMERICAN BOYDAY
Which VIII be Observed ia Cairo
With Appropriate Exercises
BIG BASKET DINNER
WILL BE SERVED AT THE PARK
FOLLOWED BY BIG PARADE
AND PROGRAMME BIG
DAY FOR THE CAIRO
BOYS.

The American Boys Day which win
be celebrated for the first time in
Cairo on the twentieth of this month
promises to be a big day for the boys
of Cairo and surrounding territory.
1t is expected that hundreds of boys
win take part in the parade and the
exercises which viii be held at ST..
Mary's park
The citizens are taking considerable
interest in the affair and many have
agreed to help make the day a great
success.
Some of the best orators in the city
will talk to the boys and several
young men viii also make addresses.
Mr.. W. G. sprague, the originator OF
the day and the publisher Of the
American Boy" viii be here and
make a talk.
There will be a big basket or picnic
dinner given at st. Mary's park at
1890 o'clock. Following that there
will be the parade and then the fol
lowing program viii be carried out
at the park pavilion;
Piano SOLO
Invocation Rev A s ] Baldridge
General address of welcome Judge
| ". S. Dewey.
/ Special address of weIcome-Glen
Butler
| Responsibilities Hughes, Wick
lime. Ky.
Piano solo Malvin Franklin.
| Declamation--.Jame KimmeI, Car
bondale.
| Prize poem Read by Hugh Johns
ton, Cairo.
1 Violin solo Howard Frank.
| Egg and Rabbit races.
Reading OF letters from state gov
ernors.
Il Piano sole Kyle Emit
| orarion--Iay F. Vickers, Vienna.
| DecIamation-E. E. Grace, Wick
life.
\. Flag salute, preceded and followes
by singing led by the Episcopal choi
boys
/, Grafton BY boy from Charleston
Mo. N
Address-w c. sprague, Detroit
Mich.
Vocal solo-C. ], McNulty. Cairo.
Defamation Earl Spence, Noun,
City
originsi song Audience.
Benedietion.
II the day should be rainy, the dir
ner will be served in Stafford hall, an
the exercises held in the Cairo Bal
fist church.
The entire audience viii take par
in the rabbit race.
The mothers Of Cairo are requesto
! 20 prepare basket dinners for til
boys and come to the park and hel
servo it,
the general public is invited to a
< tend the exercises in the afternoon
Employers of boys are asked to Civ
them half holiday, thereby maxim
4 Y possible for them 10 attend.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
IMPROVEMENTS
ON BIG FOUR
Work Being Pushed on Line
from Cairo to Chicago
NEW ENGINES BOUGHT
WILL BE OF HEAVY WEIGHT TO
MEET INCREASED TRAFFIC
MUCH IMPROVEMENT is IN
PROGRESS.

The Big Four IS rapidly completing
the necessary work on its right Of way
preparatory to installing in service the
several large new engines which il is
having built As has been stated be-
fore these engines VIII be used in both
and freight service. some Of
them on the fast trains which they
will inaugurate in the near future.
Pushing Track Work.
The work is being pushed on the
new tracks of the road. or cutoff
as they are called. and it is expected
that they will be finished within the
next three or four months. The spur
from Tilton to Danville, which. when
finished. win give the Big Four its
own track from this city 10 Danyille,
where they win now have to use che
wabash track for three miles TO reach
that city, Is now under construction
When ii is completed it win be con
tinual upgrade of three miles from
Danville to Tilton but it will near
much to the road, for 1t will do away
with the necessity Of having to us'
another roads tracks.
Cutting Down Grades.
The work on the right OF way from
Harrisburg to Danville is along thu
line of changing the grades and curve
of the track When nnished there vii
| be no grade between the two cite
| OF greater than $40 per cent nor
curve greater than 2 per cent. Tn
| work will neressitate a change Q
alignment In the road which will NJ
cessitate leaving out several Of III
smaller and less important cities nos
lon the line. Just what ones will b
left out IN the new alignment Il No
iyet determined and viii not be mt
lit Is determined whether or not III
company can purchase the right /
4 WAY MAAGA AiAt7t AJN upRG4 ~ So = =
! contract for this piece of track Is
1.-THE hands Of the Macarthur Constrn
ltion Company. of Chicago.
Il Work on This End.
| From Harrisburg south 10 this eli
1.-THE work consists in widening Il
banks. filling old trastles, relinin
land spirling Of curbs, re-ballastin
tine track, the laying of heavier raj
land the renewal of all old structure
with permanent work, such az co
Icrete and iron girders, or, In genera
Strengthening and changing tine roa
Ibed TO meet the requirements Of q
| heavy traffic incident upon the arrlFi
Iof the new engines.
i The cuJ-off, or new track, from Dal
vile to Chicago, Is also being pushe
Irapidly. When completed Il win |
| cperated under the name Of tt
| Michigan Central railroad.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS'
Negro State Convention Of Order
Closes Its Two Deys' Session in
This City With Banquet.

The grand lodge Of negro Knights
OF Pythias OF Illinois. which has been
in session in this city for the past
TWO days. and which was attended by
about one hundred delegates. adjourn
ed yesterday afternoon.
The convention for 1906 viii be
held at Champaign next July.
Officers Elected.
The following grand lodge officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Grand Chancellor-A- A. Wesley.
Grand Past Chancellor r. Jones.
Grand Vice CHANCELLOR A. vii
liams,
Grand Prelate-lra King.
Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal
IS. b. Warning.
Grand Master OF Exchequer-C. J.
Miller
Grand Master at Charles
Bowlar.
Grand Medical Director F. S. Nil.
Ter.
Grand Attorney A. Newly.
Grand Inner Guards. ]. Carr.
Grand Outer Guard--W II. Petts.
Endowment Board--C. L. Collins
Grand Lecturers L. Beatty.
Supreme Representatives-E d.
Green. A. F. Terlason, a. A. Wesley.
Trustees-Capt Hammons, Alton;
Or. Powell, Mound City.
Marshall. Dishman.
Resolutions Adopted.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Cairo, H., July Is, 1905
Whereas, The citizens, members
of the fraternal organizations. the
school board His Honor. the mayor
the press, the officers and member:
of the local lodges have done all with
in their power to make pleasant thu
stay of the members Of the granC
lodge of this state. and
| Whereas, The gares of this prosper
ous and historic city have been open
ed upon us to enter with thanksgiy
ing and retire with praise, and
| Whereas. The hospitality of tn,
members and citizens of Cairo hai
been Of the highest character and 0
the most welcome nature,
4 Be 1t Resolved, That the Crane
lodge in regular convention assem-
bled return hearty and sincere thank
Tor the very excellent treatment re
ceived, and especially do we than
our Masonic brothers, for the use 0
their magnificent hall, Father Edwar
s. Willett for the use of their school
the school board for the use Of thei
historic structure: His Honor Mayo
7 Parsons for his words of welcome an
encouragement; the press committed
Bros. WI Al Plummer. Shas Iami
Ton and Chas Bowlar for its servic
and members OF Gate City lodge N,
II, that noble band Of PyThian w0rl
RS who have outdone thamselve
with hospitality ana providing exul
arance, joy and entertainment Ma
the precious Master guide. protet
and bless them all
| Last night the delegates were Tel
! dered banquet at ST. MichaeI's hall
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-07-14
Forecast For Today.
Cairo and vicinity; Generally fair
Weather Conditions.

Within the last "a hours showers
and local thunderstorms have occur
red at scattered points in the Atlantic
states, Ohio valley, eastern Missouri,
Kansas. middle Nebraska.
South Dakota, southwestern Montana,
and Oregon.
The temperature has risen along the
New England coast, in northern Min
nes0ta. Kansas and northern Mon
lana; elsewhere the changes have, as
a rule, been immatertaf.
A slight disturbance. well defined
however. centers in eastern South Da
kota A trough of low barometer over
lies the Rocky mountain region. Pres
sure is highest over the middle At
lantic coast