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The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
CAME TO KEEP
AN APPOINTMENT
BUT WAS MET BY A SHOT FROM
REVOLVER HOSP TABLE
WELCOME GIVEN PADDY
SMITH IN ED MALEY'S SA-
LOON.

a man named Paddy Smith yester-
day announced his intention to Mr.
Edward Maley, proprietor Of the X. c.
restaurant and saloon to get him.
1t was $50 O'Clock yesterday after.
noon when he walked into the X. c.
reutaurant and said to Maley: I'm re-
turn in an hour and get you
Earlier in the afternoon Smith and
Maley's brother-in law became involv-
ed in a quarrel in front of the X. c.
saloon, on lower Ohio street Accord
ing TO the story Mr. Maley interfered
and took his relatives part
Being forewarned was case of be-
ing forearmed with Mr.. Maley and
when Smith walked into the saloon
To Keep his appointment. Mr.. Maley
pulled a revolver from his pocket and
fired. The bali went wild and buried
itself in the front door
II is said that Smith had been ex-
pecting trouble and had come in look
ing for it and that he had his ha1l
in his coat pocket If he was armed
he did not stop 10 use his revolver.
for when the shot was nred he turned
and ran out of the place and has not
been seen since.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
RUNNING FOR OFFICE" THE
FUNNIEST SHOW OF SEASON

The fnniest show Of the season was
Running for OHice." which was :he
attraction las night The Ines ami
the score Were unusually bright ami
fetching while the cast included peo-
pie who were expert laugh producers
Tne chorus was decidedly good look
ing one aud spiendidly drilled. More
side splitting situations and cimaxes
were pulled off in the second act than
seen for many a day by local thea
ter-goers and hose present showed
their appreciation by round after
round Of hearty applause. The com.
pany was al good. while Hazel Lowry.
Florence Little. Bobby Harrington.
Tom Grady. NJ J. Sullivan and Emil
Hesuel. were specially deserving Of
praise. The play was one of the few
musical connections that really has
trace Of a plot TO II and with plenty
81 funny sayings and good business"
on the part 81 an the prime pals il
made one OF the most hearty. whole
some and altogether pleasing shows
ever seen here.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
TOLD OF NOVEL
HOLD UP WOMAN

W T Abney yesterday reported to
he police a most unusual story. He
said that he hid been enticed into a
room in a house on Fifth street by a
negro woman, and that after he hal
entered she locked the door, pulled
Town the blinds, and threw him down
On the floor and robbed him Of 81.
Abney, who is a resident of Future
City, says that he is a junk buyer for
Solomon s. Sons. He told the police
that he was out buying old rags, etc,
and the negro woman told him she
had a quantity of rubber that she
wanted to sell He said that he fol
lowed her to her room to take look
at it, and that the rather sensational
and novel holdup followed.
He took an officer TO the place and
gave description of the negress. and
last night Officer Sam Weissinger ar
rested her. The case will come up in
the city court this morning and more
light will probably be thrown on the
affair
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
LONG, LOST MAN
FOUND IN CAIRO
His Mind a Blank and Memory
of Home Gone
FOUND BY HIS FATHER
WHO HAD BECOME A BANKRUPT
IN EFFORT TO LOCATE HIM.
TOOK WIFE TO PLAY
AND DISAPPEARED.

Ills mind a blank since the 9Th of
last October when he disappeared
from Winfield. Kas.. Guy Gardner was
found at the Big Four depot Wednes-
day afternoon by his father.
The case is a most remarkable one.
For some unknown reason Gardner's
mind has been a blank since the above
date. Hehas been able to remember
things and happenings since that time
but mis- memory can extend no further
Since his sons. strange disappear
anee his father has sold out his bust
ness at Wabash, Ind, and has spent
almost every penny he possessed in
the search for his son, whom he final
~ located here.
The father traced him from one
point to another, often spending days
in an effort to locate him. only TO find
that he had gone. Tuesday he learn
ed in Mt. Carmel that his son had
come to Cairo. He came on the next
train and mis- long search was reward
ed when he found him sitting on \
bench in the Big Four waiting room.
At first the son did not recognize
his parent, but after talking with him
a few moments, the young man
memory commenced 20 return and al
though he could not clearly remember
the past, his memory returned slight
ly and he was able 10 remember a few
scattered incidents in his life before
he lost his mind.
Gardner was formerly ticket agent
Of the Big -Four at Winfield, Kansas
He went to the theater with his wife
on October 9Th, left her there to
go to his office, explaining that he
had some work 10 do and would soon
return to her After the performance
his wife waited and becoming alarm
ed, went to the office and found that
he had not been there. a system92c
search was begun. His accounts were
found to be straight and his domestic
life happy 1t was learned be had left
Winfield and was reported 10 have
been acting strangely,
His father was notified and com
menced the long search for his son.
Young Gardner DECLARES that he
could not remember going to the play
or leaving his wife He readily re-
turned to Wabash, Ind. with his faith
er yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

George Parsons was last night Sc
lected at a mass meeting of about
/ coo people, held at the court house,
as a candidate for mayor. The meet.
/ ing was a very enthusiastic one and
the nominee was roundly applauded
and cheered.
There were two nominations for the
place. Mr. Martin s. Egan and Mr.
Parsons. The vote was very close
and resulted as follows: Parsons, 2SS,
Egan 2s4. Mr. Egan Immediately took
the stand and stated that he was sat
isiied to abide by the decision of the
majority aud moved that the vote for
Mr.. Parsons be made unanimous. This
was done, accompanied by cheers and
applause.
Mr.. Parsons was called for and af
ter making brief talk proposed three
cheers for Mr.. Egan, which were loud
~ given. Mr.. Parsons friends then
pressed up and showered him with
congratulations.
Court Room was crowded.
The court room was more than
crowded. All the seats were taken and
he aisles along the sides and back
we're filled
The meeting was called to order by
Alderman A. S. Fraser and Richard
Powers was chosen secretary. The or.
5anization was then made permanent
by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Fraser stated that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of Sc
lecting a candidate for the office o.
mayor Mr. Parsons and Mr. Egan
we're nominated and a move was
made and carried that the nomina-
lions be closed
Mr.. Fraser asked for opinions as TO
low to vote II was suggested that
ballots be taken, but it was finally de-
,ided to separate the voters. Those
n favor Of Parsons went on the left
side and Mr. Egan's supporters took
he opposite side Mr. Fraser then
appointed committee to make the
count.
The committee which consisted of
tour men made a careful count Of the
wo bodies and reported as above.
The Candidates Position.
Before the vote was taken both can
lidates were called upon for a brief
outline of what their platform and pol
cy would be if elected Mr. Parsons
aid that he was "interested I'm the up
building of the city THAT | am in
crested in Greater Cairo Is shown by
my past record, said Mr., Parsons,
Il have lived here for % years and
the people Of this city should know
just who and what kind Of a man
am. am not prepared to give the ex.
act outlines Of my policy in city af-
fairs, but state that will work to-
ward a Greater Cairo and better
Cairo
Mr. Egan in a neat address stated
practically the same thing
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River Forecasts.

The Ohio-At Evansville. will com
mence falling by tonight or Friday
morning and continue falling for an
indefinite period AT Mt Vernon. will
continue rising during the next y
hours. come to a stand, then faf At
Paducah and Cairo. will continue to
rise during the next sc to IS hours. A
gtage Of between So to is feet is indi-
Gated for Cairo on present rise
The Tennessee-From Florence TO
the mouth. will fall slowly during the
next 50 to IS hours
The Mississippi-From below ST
Louis to Cairo. will continue to rise
during the next &c hours
p II. SYMTH, Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
SHERIFF ROCHE
MAKES STATEMENT
REGARDING THE ARTICLES PUB.
LlSHED IN THE BULLETIN
ALL THAT HE HAS RECEIVED
is HIS SALARY OF $500.

Editor The Bulletin.
In regard TO the articles in The Bull
letin about The investigation of my re
ports by the county commissioners
and the statement that the office had
cost the county S5.9OO.12 during the
past year. | would ask that you state
that all [ have received is my salary
of $500 The other $2.20012 was for
expenses incurred in arresting prison
ers and expenses attached TO what is
known as the criminal work" Pris.
oners have to be arrested, brought
back to Cairo and after conviction
taken to the penitentiary or reform
schools All Of this takes money and
Il Is ridiculous to expect that ! pay
all the expenses out Of my $500
do pay all clerk and deputy hire and
office expenses out Of this allowance.
but do not think that the county
board when it made that order intend
ed that the sheriff should do more.
make this statement merely TO make
it clear TO some oi the taxpayers who
do not understand the matter
JAMES 4. ROCHE. Sheriff.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
BITTER FRACTIONAL FEELING
ENDS IN SHOOTING ScRAPE
Ballard County Wrought Up Over Proposed
Removal of County Seat
Marshal Shot

As the result of a quarrel and a
saloon fight over the question Of NOV
ing the county seat from Wicklffe
TO La Center, a shooting that will
probably result in the death of De-
putty Marshall D. Barnett, at Wick
life occurred yesterday afternoon
about three o'clock.
Tha question of moving the court
house has caused a most bitter feel
ing between the residents of Ballard
county and treble has been brewing
N Wickline for some time. Several
special deputies We're sworn in yes
terday as tde town was filled with
farmers and residents of small near
by-towns.
Several small fights We're re-
ported bur nothing of a serious ma
lure happened until the afternoon.
when number of East Cairo.tes and
Wickliffe men became engaged in a
luarral in J. J. Rollins & Sons saloon
IN Court street The East Cairo men
we're TAXING tte part Vi Ia NNhtSi
tween the two factions.
The quarrel grew into fight and
Special Deputy Riley Blankenship ar
rested Jerry Webb. a farmer living
near East Cairo and was strating to
the jail with him when his friends
the deputy and took
Webb away from she officer and re-
turned with him to the saloon.
Deputy Barnett, hearing of the I'M
attempt to arrest Webb,
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went into the saloon and took him in
charge. His friends again objected
and the WickIiffe men said that they
would stand by their marshal. Sew
eral men pulled their reyolvers and
the fight was resumed.
No one could tell who fired the first
shot but. after the first one had been
fired, several followed in quick sue
cession. When tae smoke cleared
away, Marshal Barnett was found ~
ing on the floor mortally wounded.
A shot from a Ss-calibre revolver had
plowed its way through the center Of
his body and lodged in his back near
the spine.
He was immediately removed to
the office of Drs Boone and Rogers.
Other deputies placed George Miller
of East Cairo under arrest. He is
suspected as having fired the shot but
the authorities are not certain thai
tney have the right man.
Last night the doctors reported that
Barnett had very slim chance for
recovery.
The Democratic primaries are set
for today and the feeling over The
proposed removal Of the court house
is expected to lead 20 more trouble
today The shooting caused the
greatest excitement in Wickitfe and
more bitter feeling against the La
Center factions. Some talk Of yo-
lence was heard but no steps in this
direction were taken because of the
uncertainty of the guilt of NJ Her.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
GEORGE PARSONS ENTERED IN
RACE FOR MAYOR AT MEETING
Large Crowd of Voters Held Enthusiastic
Convention and Picked
Candidate

I Mr.. Parsons after he had been Sc
lected, asked that all of the members
of the convention work for his inter
ests and guaranteed thar if elected he
would work toward the better inter.
ests OF the city
Mr.. Parsons Reeord.
Mr., Parsons is a well known and
representative citizen of Cairo. His
name has been prominently mention
ed in connection with the mayoralty
race for many months. but he refused
To come out in his own behalf
While he has never held public Of.
flee in Cairo he has always been con
silered a public spirited citizen and
during his % years residence in Cairo
has done much toward advancing and
lettering it.
He is a recognized leader Of the
original Greater Cairo" movement
and his work as chairman of the Cairo
delegation TO The Ohio River Improve
ment association convention at Hunt
ington last winter showed that he GER
tainIy had the city's welfare and best
interests at heart. He was instru-
mental in securing Cairo as a meeting
place for the association next year
which fact has been the result OF
much advertising and boosting for the
city
Mr. Parsons is one of the two liy
ing vice presidents of the Improve
ment association from Illinois,
and next May will make the
trip from Pittsburg to Cairo
with the rivers and harbors commit
tee from the house This committee
is composed of some Of the most
prominent men in congress who are in
position 10 influence a great deal Of
good for Cairo.
Greater Cairo" Banquet.
Mr. Parsons presided as toastmas.
ter at the banquet given upon the re
turn of the Huntington committee NJ
which plans for a Greater Cairo
meeting were laid At the meeting at
the X. NJ. K C. hall some weeks later
he was selected as the chairman and
has worked hard and faithfully since
that time in aiding to carry out the
plans TO make the many improve
ments planned.
The entering of Mr.. Parsons in the
race for the office of chief executive
OF the city of Cairo against the pres.
ent mayor, Claude Winter. simpifes
the question that has been worrying
Cairoites for the past month, who is
going TO run for mayor?"
Politics up until the time the meet
ing was called had been unusually
quiet Many men who have had an
eye on seat in the council. but who
held back their announcements until
they saw the entries for the mayoral-
ty race, win no doubt come to the
front with their nomination papers
and the campaign will in all probabili-
ty be as lively as any Of the previous
ones
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

The Bulletin in its articles regard
ing the above did not attack the sher.
Fl or any one concerned or make any
comment. Il merely printed the facts
as a matter of news AS previously
stated the county board in 1902 fixed
the salary of the sheriff at $500,
which amount according to the order,
was intended as the entire compensa-
ton of the office. Sheriff Roche's re
parts are evidence tat If he is ex-
pected to pay the expenses Of the Of.
fee. including the costs incidental "a
arresting and conveying prisoners to
prison out of the $1,000 his salary
would amount to little or nothing.
The Bulletin never alluded to the
affair as being in any way dishonest
or in any way rejecting on the sher-
iff. but the fact remains that accord
ing to The orler passed by the board.
al of his expenses should be borne
oHt Ct the S37o0. hut iuasmuch as t.
amount is evidently not suffcien
large, The natter viii probably le
taken mp again by the commissioners
and The order changed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
Funeral Notice.

Died at the family residence near
Mounds, Wednesday evening, March
20. Carl Joseph, third son of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Kusener, age nine years and
five months. Funeral will be held
Friday afternoon about or 3 O'Clock
at villa Ridge cemetery. Friends Of
the family are invited.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
MRS. CATHERINE TRIP DEAD
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Mrs Catherine Trip, wife of Mr..
George NJ Tripp. of 224 Twen:y-ninth
street. died yesterday at ST. Mary
Innrmary after a long Illness of can
Ger. She Is survived by her husband,
three sons and two daughters. The
funeral arrangements have not been
of the family have the sympathy of
their many friends during Their be-
reavement
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
NEWS OF RIVERS
AND STEAMBOATS,
Capt Dana Scott. with divers. ar
lived from the wreck Of the Key City
near Metropolis. Illinois, which can
not be raised until the river falls

Capt Joseph Oscar Blouin, who mas
been actively engaged as a river pilot
for over fifty years. is dead at New
Orleans. He was born al ST. James IN
1929 From 1858 10 1899 he served as
a pilot on some of the largest ana
best known boats on the lower Mis-
sissippi He retired six years ago
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
INFANT CHILD OF Mr.. AND MRsr
kUSENER DIED "WEDNESDAY

Carl. the third son Of Mr. and Mrs.
c. kuseneT. died at their nome near
Mounds. al O'Clock Wednesday even
ing Of diabetes. after an Illness Of
about three months. The interment
bewill be at villa Ridge cemetery
this afternoon. a. many be seen from
notice elsewhere.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
JACOB BAUER INSTALLED
IN HIS NEW STORE

MIR Jacob Bauer, who for a number
of years conducted a jewelry store
at 9l3 Commercial avenue, Is now
installed in his new building az pos
Commercial avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
ROYAL NEieHBoRs TO MEET
IN AScALoN LODGE ROOMS

The Royal Neighbors lodge have
changed their abode and viii be found
in the future on meeting nights at
Ascalon hall. over the Alexander
County bank The first meeting viii
be held next Wednesday night. A
dance viii be gwen on that night and
prizes awarded 10 the moss graceful
dancer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
FIRED AT POLICE AGENT

St Petersburg, March 30.-A man
dressed rs por er fired revolver
shots az secret police agent this AT
ternoon. All the shots missed their
mark. The assailant was arrested.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

The Lee schedule between ST. Louis
and Memphis has recently been chang
ed and the boats will now arrive on
Sunday and Wednesday on the mp and
down trip. The Sadie Lee. formerly
in the Cairo and Charlottesville trade.
but now running between Cairo and
Memphis. will arrive here Tuesday Of
each week
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
RUSSELL SAGE BETTER.

New York. March 30.-Russell Sage,
who has been seriously i'll, is much
improved and was today able TO leave
his bed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Albert Sullivan, son OF Or. and Mrs
J. c. Sullivan. who has been in St
Louis for some months attending the
St. Louis College Of Physicians and
Surgeons. has returned home and viii
pend his vacation with his parents
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31


1916
lss7--John Godfrey SAKE humorous poet,
died In Albany; born 1915.
lSe0-Admiral Stephen Clegg Rowan. L. s.
N. died in Washington. born in Ire
land 1903. Rowan distinguished him
self early in the war by dashng into
the harbor Of Elizabeth city. N c.,
with a nondescript fiotilla. consisting
OF IL vessels rugged for war out Of old
ferryboats, tugs and river steamers
Regardless OF hidden distractions In
the channel submarine torpedoes, an
armed Confederate schooner and fort
mounting 50 Founders Rowan ran up
the signal Dash into the enemy
and led of with his flagship. The fort
was captured and FIVE out Of six ships
destroyed.
lssz-D Destructive tornadoes from Texas 70
Minnesota Is deaths Ia Missouri and
Kansas and many elsewhere
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
SIX SMALL PoX PATIENTS
IN CITY PEST HOUSE

There are now eighI people VINO
have the small pox All are negroes.
Six are at the pest house and two are
guaranteed at their homes on Fourth
street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs CLASS
FOR The RANK or PAG

Cairo Lodge. No. rs. X. Of p. viii
have a class Of eight for The rank
Of page tonight, March 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
CHRONOLOGICAL
March 81 In History.

1872 - Fran els Joseph
Haydn. famous mu-
steal composer. born;
died 1909.
1914 - The allies entered
Paris. first overthrow
of Napoleon.
1927 Beethoven died; born
ITO.
1855 - Charlotte Bronte
(Airs. Nicholls), the
novelist, died; born
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mr.. John Farrin. who has been acre
for a few months the guest of his
mother Mrs Julia Fsrrin, and family
left last night for Chicago to resume
his duties with the NJ Baker Commits.
sion Company.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mrs. J. T. Miller and daughter, Hell.
en-. OF Golconda who have been the
guests Of the formers cousin, Mrs e
N. McGruder. of Nineteenth street
returned home yesterday afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31
PURELY PERSONAL

city Attorney Mosley Of Thebes,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Samuel Bradshaw OF willard
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mr. Reedy, switchman for the Mo
bile and Ohio railroad, has gone to
St. Louis.
Messrs. Eli Souers and E. c. Nov.
cry of Wetaug. were in the city yes.
terday on business.
Mr.. w B. Romine. representing
Foley and Company, Chicago. was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. B. McManus Jr. and family
will shortly remove from 212 Four
teenth street to GOA Walnut street
Samuel Richardson, rate clerk for
the Mobile and Ohio railroad. has
gone TO Chicago for few days visit
Mr. F. Teichman returned yester-
day from three WEEKS visit to
points in Mexico and the southwest,
Miss Eunice Bondurant has been
confined to her home on Tenth street
for week with severe attack Of
tonsilitis.
Mr. H. X. Goodrich. general con
signee of produce shippers from this
end of the state, was In Caro- yester-
day on business
Mr. T. c. Petrie. representing Beld-
en- Bros. Cincinnati was In the city
yesterday and left for Memphis,
Tenn. las; night
Mrs John w. Bransford of Union
ICity. who has been the guest Of her
parents DR.. and Mrs, A. A. Bondur-
ant has returned home.
Mr.. Willis Fraganza. manager OF
the Mound City telephone system for
The Cairo company, and Miss Allie
Merit were in Cairo last night TO wit
ness Running For Office"
Mrs J. T Miller and daughter, Hell.
en-. OF Golconda who have been the
guests Of the formers cousin Mrs e
N. McGruder. of Nineteenth street.
returned home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. John Farrin. who has been acre
for few months the guest of his
mother Mrs Julia Farrin, and family
fieft last night for Chicago to resume
his duties with the NJ Baker Commits.
sion Company
H.sfF r.r-.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mr.. Willis Fraganza manager of
the Mound City telephone system for
the Cairo company, and Miss Allie
Merit We're in Cairo last night 10 wit.
ness Running For Office"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mrs, John w, Bransford of Union
City. who has been the guest of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs A. A. Bondur-
ant, has returned home.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mr. T. c. Petrie. representing Beld
en- Bros. Cincinnati, was In the city
yesterday and left for Memphis
Tenn. las; night
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-03-31

Mr. II X. Goodrich. general con
signee of produce shippers from this
end of the state. was In caro- yester
day on business.