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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
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!: PURELY PERSONAL !

Mrs. L. II Myers is critically i'll at
her home on Tenth street
Mrs. L. A. Burke and daughter,
Miss Anna, are visiting in st. Louis,
Mrs. G W. Baldwin is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 0. Baldwin, of 1906
Commercial avenue.
Miss Mary Thompson of Carbonate,
Is the guest Of Miss Madge Zimmei.
man of Fifth street
Mr.. and Mrs H. II Halliday left
last night for Chicago, where they will
remain for several DAYS
Mrs. E. j. Ezell, of Paducah. who
has been visiting her son, Joe Eel. Of
the Bulletin, returns home this morn.
ing.
Miss Mary sabn, of Anna, H.. is
the guest this week of Mr. e. s
Dewey and family Of West Twelfth
street.
Mr. ID W. Summons and wife Of
Thebes. ILL.,. are the guests of Deputy
County Clerk John A. Summons and
family
The w c r. G. win meet at the
residence of Mrs James Milne, sos
Twenty-second street, Thursday after
noon, at o'clock
+ l. Gilbert is moving into his new
home at Twenty-ninth and Elm streets
which he recsntly purchased from
Mr. Albert Gallagher
Mrs. Angelica Hacker, Of Chicago.
e the guest Of her son Capt John s.
Hacker and family. OF Fifth street and
avenue
Mr. and Mrs " II Srearns. of
arrived yesterday after
noon for a brief y.sil with Mr. and
Mrs Frank Schaaf OF lower Walnut
street
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Association, BlytheviIle, Ark.
Address, Hon, T. S. Scanlon Hunt
ington.
Thursday Evening.
This evening an entertainment will
be given at opera house Judge VIII
liam S. Dewey will make an address
on Cairo"
Mrs. George B. Osgood, of Chicago,
will arrive today and render several
vocal selections. Mrs. Osgood was for
merly Miss Pearl Lancaster, of this
city. The other details of the pro-
gram will be announced today.
As has been previously stated the
public is most cordially invited to at
tend these meetings. especially the
)ne this evening
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
River Forecast.

The Ohio at Evansville and Mt Yer
non will remain practically station
airy during the next 30 10 IS hours
A. PaIucah and Cairo, will continue
falling during the next several days
The Tennessee from Florence to the
mouth. no material change during the
next % hours
The Mississippi from below St
Louis to Cairo, will continue falling
during the next several days.
p II. SMYTH.
Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
WATCHING THE WOODS.

Pattonsburg, Mo. Nov iS--The
sheriffs Of Daves. Harrison and Gem
try counties attended by posses from
each of these counties. are tonight
guatding the woods around Bridgeport
whore it is supposed four men who
held up passengers and night agent
al Gallatn station Monday. are in
hiding u is beliycd the robbers are
farmer boys
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
EXPRESS AGENT RESIGNS.

w II. Lockett. Jr., local agent Of
the Adams Express company for sew
eral months. has resigned his position
and returned home 70 Henderson,
Ky, He has been succeeded by G. II.
Chase. of Belleville In checking up
Mr.. Lockett il was found that he was
indebted to the company in the sum
of sG15. Mr.. Lockett opening his safe
Tuesday found that he had $685. on
hand leaving him with sac in excess of
the company's claim.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
Hardly Elatterlnn to wltte-

In the mems writing room OF a
New York hotel there is stuffed
head Of a splendid wild goat which n
some curious way invariably recalls
10 observers the features of NJ. White.
the Russian peace envoy Since the
singular resemblance was FIRST noted
he room In question has been crowded
from morning until night
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
The Entire Nous Club.

The Entire Nous started IN upon
Che fifth year Of its career Tuesday
night, when the first meeting of the
year was held az the home Miss Edith
Hodge. Progressive euchre was played
and prizes We're won by Miss Abbie
Williams, Lee Fitzgerald ANA Edward
Dusengschon Following the games a
delightful two-course luncheon was
served. The NEXT meeting of the club
will ,. held Tuesday. the 2Sth at the
home of Miss Anna Stapleton.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

The treasurer report as presente,
yesterday was received with great
applause as i' well deserved 10 be
f. certainly contained some remark
able features. and showed how care
fully the funds Of the association have
been handled. u should be- remcm
bered that in addition 20 the ordinary
cyprenscs 81 The organization the "a
nous TRIP Of the House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors wa financed by
iHe executive committee of the assO.
ciarion: yet every dollar of indebted.
ness has been paid and there is more
money in the treasury Than ever be.
fore True much Of the. money for
that trip was contributed by the cities
along the river but IT, was all handled
by the committee in the careful man
ner indicated. and hss resulted in in
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
M. c. Wright improving Rapidly,

Most encouraging word has been re-
ceiyed from NJ c Wright who after
several months illness is now recuper-
ating at Tate Spr ngs, Tenn Mr..
Wright has written friends in the city
thar he is now enjoying daily prone
nades in the middle of the day. Mon
day he walked an eighth of mile
without fatigue. His appetite is better
each day and his strength is return ng
rapidly.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

superintendent r NJ Whitney OF
the Singer Manufacturing company's
plant in this city has received word Of
the death of Leighton Pine, general
manager of the woodwory department
of the Singer Manufacturing company
The deceased resided at South
Bend, Ind. ana visited Cairo frequent
~ on business and was well known
here
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
Battle Of Examination.

The battle of Bennington was fought
about four miles from Bennington, VT,
on hill that rises from the Wallooms-
coick. just within the New York state
line Here, Aug. IS. l777, Gen. Stark
defeated the intrenched forces OF
Lieut.. Col Baum Of The Brunswick dra.
goons
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
IN SOCIETY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Matron,s Card Club.

The Matrons Card club was pleas
anly entertained Tuesday afternoon
by Mrs John B. Mes niger, of Tenth
street Mrs Eliza d Kershaw of
GRANVILLE H.. Miss Chandler. Of Nal
den, Mo-, Miss Powell Of Alton, and
Miss Eunice Bondurant were guests
OF the club
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

The Ladies Auxiliary to A. o. II.
will give a euchre Thursday evening at
ST Patricks Hall. Six prizes, three
gentlemen and three ladies' Admis-
sion 25 cents. Game called at $3.50
o'clock
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
CARD OF THANKS.

] desire to extend my heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who aided
me and extended their sympathy in
the illness and death of my brother
Herbert Sanderson
A. l.. SANDERSON.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

The attendance at the opera house
was not as large as it should have
been yesterday afternoon: Cairo peo-
pie did not avail themselves of the
opportunity TO hear some really ex-
cellent speeches as IL was hoped they
WOult
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
The WEATHER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Today's Forecast.

Today's Forecast.
Partly cloudy, moderate tempera-
lure.
Washington Bulletin.
Washington Nov l5.-Fair Thurs
day and Friday; fresh west winds.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Taken as a whole the first days
session OF the convention was quite a
success The interest viii Doe greater
today. and the attendance much larger
quite humble of delegates failed 20
reach here in time for the opening.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
bravo, which win be presented at The
meeting this morning.
Last Nights Meeting Was
Largely Attended.

The meeting last night was largely
attended, the theater being comfort
ably we'll filled.
Several interesting and amusing
talks were made by distinguished Wis,
itors. Among the speakers were. Elk
Governor White, of West Virginia
Congressman B. B. Dovner. of the
Rivers and Harbor Committee, Judge
John II. Foster. congressmen-elect of
Indiana, and James T. McHugh, ex.
president of the Cincinnati Chamber
of Commerce.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
Nine Foot Stage
Now in SIGHT.

And we belive and We have every
reason to believe that within twelve
months from this time a report by
that commission viii be mad to the
general government and from mat
time on The engineering department
in all It's ramifications will bring all
the power of the government and all
the power of money placed at their
disposal to speedily improve the river
until we nave nine foot stage from
Pittsburg to this cry the year around.
(ApplauseJ
The trip of the Congressional Com
mittee on Rivers and Harbors demon
sgrated the fact and ii was so ex-
pressed by every member of the com
mittee who accompanied the party,
that the commerce of the Ohio river
is already of sufficient importance to
demand az the hands of the govern
ment every dollar that is necessary,
and every improve ment that we ask.
That alone is a magnificent triumph
and evidences the wisdom of your
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
in bringing that committee along the
river from Pittsburg here.
Il have spoken longer than ex-
pected | want you to welcome Mr.
Mayor. 10 the city of Cairo and par
to all the courtesiesi of this
Association. my distinguished friend.
Hon. Thomas Wilkerson, Of Iowa, the
president of the Upper Mississippi
River Improvement Association. CAP
plause)
a month or more ago | attended a
meeting of that association az La
Crosse, Wis. and looking in the faces
Of that body even as ! am locking IN
your faces..I, recognized earnestness
and the strong purpose Of thatbody to
demand all of the government that we
ask in behalf of their river and am sure
hat we. with them. desire that they
shall succeed in attaining the desire
under the leadership of Mr.. Wilker-
son. tApplauseJ I am glad to Se7
him here today. We will hear from
lim during the progress Ct the con
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

The Bulletins subscribers have
money to buy with.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Capt John L. Vance viii probably
be reelected president Of the associa-
tion without opposition. but where The
next convention viii be- held is yet
uncertain: several towns are ocmpet
ing frr the honor
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

aalcuable good for the object sought
CO bd attained.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
CAIRO'S CONVENTION
is A BIC SUCCESS
Concluded From First Page)

the great business centers OF this val
| ley have not been vacated for the time
being in order to allow there repre-
sentatiyes 10 come down here and par
take of the hospitality of Egypt,
Cairo Man First
on the Spot.
When the committee on rivers
and harbors of the National congress
assembled at Pittsburg to make the
memorable journey of one thousand
miles to your city of Cairo, The first
man | saw at a very late hour at
night, or rather an early hour in the
morning, when | came from the hotel
Chinley to the boat was the distin-
gushed representative of your Com
mercial Club He stayed faithfully
with us til we got to Cairo. When
we reached here the mayor of your
city came aboard with its keys, and
gave each member of that committee
and all other guests on that boat the
keys to all the provinces of Cairo, ana
bid them a most cordial welcome.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Governor Deneen's speech of wei
come yesterday was a happy felici-
tous effort. and was well received by
the delegates. but some fancied that
he rather leaned TO the proposed ship
canal from Chicago 10 the Mississippi
river. That is. he appeared 70 dwell
more on that than on the "Nine-foot
stage from Piusburg TO Cairo"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
Reoulsr Business Of the
Convention Started.

Following his excellent talk. Col.
Vance read his annual report which Il
printed in full on page Of this Issue
This report is clear and cOmprehen-
sive review of the results secured dur
ing he past year.
J. f. Ellison. secretary and treasuf-
ct read his report showing that the
Association was in p better financie
condition than ever before. The to.
receipts for the year were s50.216S
and tie total disbursements. S1S,1l5.l7.
showing a total cash balance on han
Of g1-.l0l "a Capt Elli.3a 1as lvul-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

White ribbons were as numerous on
The streets yesterday as they are at
a W G. T U. meeting. and perhaps
represented The same thing, in a way
more water.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
Congress Has Recognized
Valleys Importance.

I'm responding, gentlemen, 10 the
words OF welcome to which We have
listened. | desire to say in all candor
that the action of congress in regard
to the Ohio river was of more i'm
portance to this great valley than all
the legislation Of one hundred years
before. 1t meant the recognition of
the fact that this great artery of com
merce must be improved by congress
and controlled by the government Of
the L s.. tApplause)
1t meant the appointment of Com
mission of IT, S Engineers to examine
and report upon the subject in full
and as you will learn later in the
proceedings of this convention, that
commission is work from Louisville
both up and down the river. ZAP.
plause)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
The Statue of the
Three Faces.

nree FdCeS.
In conclusion. my friends a great
statesman from across the Mississippi
river, Thomas H. Benton, of Missouri
once foretold that there would he a
statue on the banks of the NJ ssissippi
locking westward apon which would
be the inscription, There Is the East.
Ny fellow citizens. but few years
will go by until upon the point at
Cairo where the Ohio and the Missis-
sippi river mingle on their way to the
gulf. / predict that a statue will be
erected with three fronts. Upon one Of
these facing up the Mississippi river
will be inscribed: There are the
graineries Of the world There in one
city YOU will find 10000 barrels of
-four manufactured in a day enough to
feed 2OO00.010 of people On another
face looking up the LaBelle Rivere,
he stream We love so dearly. will be
inscr bed: This road leads you to
the work shops Of the world. ZAP
plauseJ
and on the face that looks down
the river will be inscribed: There lies
the Orient. There lies the markets OF
the world. and Cairo will give you
free passage to all of them " ZAP
ufaueol
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

ly applauded when he read his report,
which showed that as result Of his
ability and pains taking effort he had
managed the financial affairs of the
organization in manner that had put
it in a splendid condition.
Following Mr. Ellison Edwin G.
Gibbs, OF Cincinnati, read very inter
esting address which is printed in full
on page of this issue under a sepas-
ate head
COL Vance Announced
New Committees.
Co. Vance announced the commit.
tees on Credentials, on resolutions, on
miscellaneous business, on nomina-
tions, and on memorial TO the late
Capt. John f, bravo.
The resolution committee which was
the most important one, met in the
Halliday last night and adopted sub
committee to draft the resolutions.
This sub committee was at work up
to late hour last night. There will
be meeting of the whole commit
tee at the Halliday this morning AT
$50 O'Clock. The other committees
are requested to meet at the hotel az
. O'Clock. instead Of at the Elks rooms
as was last night announced y
The memorial committee met last
evening and drafted resolutions to the
memory of the late Capt. John f.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Mayor Parsons was The busiest man
in town yesterday. but was equal to
the occasion Aside from his official
duties as entertainer OF the delegates
as a body he did not neglect his social
Obligation rs TO thoee who were his per-
sunal guests.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Conressman Smith was circulating
among his constituents yesterday and
seemed to be receiving all the encour-
agement he wanted Al least he didn' I
appear any ways down-hearted Mir.
Smith is mch like the senior senator
from lllinois-both have "tOw-lones'
about he offices they seek and the
voters will haul EN- safe TO port AT
least it looks that wOy now
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

The special River Bulletin posted
Observer Smyth in front OF the opera
house was appreciated by the dele
gates all OF whom are interested in
1EttT' matters
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

A street fakir divided the crowds
yesterday, but the difference in the
personelle of the crowds was notice
able.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16
CONVENTION SIDE LIGHTS

The delegates are certainly all fine
olling and are typical representatives
of the localities they come from. They
mean business and if the object they
seek can be reached by anybody these
men will accomplish il. II may take
time-they will win in he end
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

They apparently like Cairo, and Ii is
a cinch that Cairo likes them the
delegates, We mean.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Congressman Lorrimer didn't tarry
long. Possibly he thought that his
scheme would conflict with the plans
on the O. V. l. A. and that Cairo would
sigh How happy she could be with
either, were tother dear charmer
away" He may come and see about
/ when be makes his return trip.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-11-16

Mr. and Mrs. " II Srearns. Of
Murphysboro, arrived yesterday after
noon for brief visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Schaaf OF lower Walnut
street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-02
Plea FOR PARoCHIAL SCHOOLS
The Rev. Thomas A. Thornton talks TO
Graduates OF ~. Brlsid's.

The first annual dinner Of the Alumni
Association OF 81. Brigid's School. Avenue
and Eighth street, was held last night at
the Catholic Club. The Rev Patrick f.
MacSweeney. rector OF st. Brigid's Church,
who was recently made domestic prelHte
10 the Pope, was the guest OF honor. and
about 100 graduates were present
Frank p. Cunnlon president of theassoci-
alton. was toastmaster and the Rev. j. b.
Salter. NJ. J. Kelly and J. =. O'Connor spoke
on the history and progress OF the school
The Rev Thomas s. Thornton, supern-
tendent Of parochial schools for the dioce. o
Of New York. made tho principal speech Of
the evening. He said.
Il believe with Mayor Mcclellan that tho
city will never be able % accommodate the
natural yearly increase in school popua-
ton, And this without taking into calcu-
lation the Catholic children in the l43
Catholic schools.
The city pays Catholic orphan asymms
and other Catholic corrective institutions
SIS year per capita for the education of
all children u school age committed 10
these institutions in addition 20 money for
food and lodging Why may not the CITY
pay for the education of its Catholic children
IN our Catholic schools throughout the
city. for which children il cannot provide2"
S. Brigd's School was founded in 1855
by Father Thomas I. Mooney. chaplain to
the Fifty-ninth New York Cavalry in the
civil war The alumni association was
organized last November.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-02
THE STATES FINANCES.
working Balance In the Treasury on sept,
80. 1904. Of Ss..G2 .ca8

albany. Feb. In his annual report
TO the Legislature for the fiscal year ended
Sept 30 last State Comptroller Kelsey
shows the actual receipts 10 have been
s25. 5is. 962. as the actual expenditures
425 900 7a8. q and the cash balance in The
treasury Sept. 30. 1904, $50 1853 After
the proper adjustment of appropriations.
however. the actual working balance ~
found to be s., 7G2 ,23e62. This exceeds the
estimate OF a year ago by about one and
a half millions. accounted for almost
entirely by four big estates which paid
that amount In transfer taxes.
The total State debt at the close 81 tho
wear was sa,4l0 600, but the canal debt
sinking fund to meet the canal debt was
81. sp8 4g3 s.. The estimated revenues for
the ensuing year are t2l 1858, 9i5l7, while
the estimated payments are s20. 1856 1910.
making the estimated working balance.
or surplus. in the Treasury on Sept. 30.
1905 S3.8li.3ls.ss. This Is based upon the
theory Of no change In the taxing statutes
and he discovery Of no now sources of tax
alton.
Attention IA called 10 some OF the CT
ceptional claims due and payable BIZ the
state. such "a the sum Of 5000. 900 10 meet
the Judgment in favor Of the railroad bonded
counties. the adverse judgment Of the
court Of last resort in the insurance case.
calling for nearly $1,000 COO in refunds
and pending claims Of over 5000, 900 for local
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-02
p. n. n. FREIGHT Cars LOOTED
SIX Employees and an Eric Police Oricor
Charged Win Wholesale Thens.

SIX employees Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and a special police officer Of the Erie
Railroad were locked up at Jersey City
Police Headquarters Yesterday on a charge
OF systematically stealing merchandise
from freight cars In transit at the Penn
sylvanies yards az Marion on the outskirts
OF Jersey CITY
The seven men were arrested by Detec-
tive Sergeant Michael Clark on the strength
of confession made by William j. Parke.
night yardman Their homes were
searched and a carload Of merchandise
recovered The stuff was taken TO police
headquarters II Includes almost everything
from cross ribbed saw TO boxes OF pills.
Special Officer Spencer spotted Parke
In the act of breaking open sealed freight
car early yesterday morning After Parke
had taken two fancy pitchers he grabbed
him and asked what he was doing The
night vardman said he guessed the jig
was up and Spencer took him down to
see Chief of Police Murphy. Parke then
confessed that he and a number of men
/ had been robbing freight cars for n year
and a half rs a result Of what he said
these were subsequently, arrested at their
homes.
William Smith. cal inspector. l2s Man
hrttan avenue. frpd Dietl. car inspector
275 Van Wageneu avenue, Thomas Cava-
nagh. car inspector 81 Beach street, Louis
Iheobod. aborer Is Giles avenue George
Ro-.o. a aborer. of343 st. Paurs avenue, and
Henry Heffner. an Erie Railroad special
officer. Of 2s7 Griffith street
The police say that the 'hefts were carried
on at night Parke broke the seals on the
cars and the men helped him remove shoes.
clothing medicine. tools and a hundred and
one other things The stuff the police shy.
was carried TO the home Of Rosso. one
legged man who lives on the hill side
short distance from the yards. After car
had been looted Parke rcscaled it The
gang met later al Rosso's house the police
allege, and whackcd up the swag.
Detective Sergeant Clark visited the
homes of all the accused yesterday and
collected almost enough goods 10 stock
country store. The prisoners we're booked
on charges Of breaking. entering and