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The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
Holds Important Secret Con.
ference With President
Roosevelt
is SECOND THIS WEEK
HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH
JAPAN's ATTITUDE AT THE
PEACE CONFERENCE, 1T
is BELIEVED.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 1S-Presidenl
Roosevelt's only visitor today was
Baron Kaneko. who studiously con-
ceals his precise mission, but is known
to be the confidential representative
in this country of the Japanese gov
ernment.
This was his fourth visit 10 the
president in few weeks and the sec.
ond within a week
Reasons developed today for the
statement that kaneko's call had re-
lation TO the proceedings of the peace
conference at Portsmouth, although il
appears likewise reasonably certain
that he did not come as the represen
tative of the Japanese ENJOYS. He is
known to be IN direct communication
with the Toxic government
Whether he was the bearer Of {
message from Japan to the president
is not known.
The pres dent and Kaneko had az
extended conference but nothing wa.
disclosed concerning it, neither TIN
participants caring to make any. state
ment about 1t.
Kaneko left for New York tonight.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
NAN PATTERSON
ON TRIAL AGAIN
HER RECENT EScAPADEs MAY
RESULT IN DISTRICT ATToR-
NEY TAKING HER uP.--HE is
INVESTIGATING MATTERS.

New York, Aug. 1S.--Nan Patterson
is in danger of being again placed on
trial for the murder of Caesar Young,
owing to the efforts of Mrs. Victor
Handy to break the relations between
her brother-in-law Ralph Ash the
wealthy young Minnesota lumberman,
and the former F'lorodora girl.
As a result of the new notoriaty
gained by the former chorus girl
through her acquaintance with Ash
she may have to face another jury and
make another fight for her life on the
Indictment charging her with "Caes-
ar" Young's murder The district at
torney's office is investigating the
quarrel between Nan" and the j.
Morgan Smiths, during which Ash S
sister-inlaw charges the two sisters
exchanged bitter words, and remarks
were made by Mrs. Smith, which, II
true, might have a bearing on the
murder charge.
Nan" Patterson Is not yet freed of
the indictment charging her with mur.
uSi III ttiiC hlHl uVSleC. oHOuIu any
action on her part warrant 1t the dis.
trict attorney can reopen the case and
have the girl rearrested and tried
again.
The Patterson girl was admonish
ed by Recorder Golf, after the last
jury announced that they could not
agree, that the grave charge still hung
over her, and that she could be
| brought to the bar again, at any time
should anything develop. The vener
able jurist told the girl in a kindly
way that she should give UP the rio
tous living she had been accustomed
to and live a straightforward life ant
try to live down the stain that was
upon her.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
ROCKEFELLER HAS
THE KNEiPP CURE,
Amazes Euclid Avenue at Dawn by
Prancing Barefoot Over His Big
Back lot.

Cleveland, Aug. 1S.--John d. Rocks.
feller Is taking tde 'Kneipp Cure. =
Out on his yelvety lawn he pranced
like yearllng colt at dawn few
mornings ago, his feet as bare as they
were when he was the real little
bare-foot boy ZIP In York State.
When John ID. Rockefeller takes up
his hapitation In his Euclid avenue
mansion he DOESN'T ger TO do many
IN h'ngs without the knowledge of his
neighbors.
When a tall, gaunt figure, all wrap
ped up like a dummy In some sort Of
clInging robe. was seen to emerge
stealthily from the Rockefeller kitchen
door there we're visions Of some
strange events in the plutocratic man
sion. Great was the amazement when
|ir was seen that inside OF the robe
was none other than John ID. himself
|s.The dcwy grass evidently tickled
for there was d sort ~ joyous llttle
prance In the Rockefeller step that IL
NOT apparent when he IN properly shod
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
GREAT RACING At
POUGHKEEPS|E
FASTEST HEATS ON GRAND CIR.
CUT IN THREE RAcEs-TIv
ERToN AGAIN DEFEATED
BROKE BADLY.

Poughkeepsie, N. ", Aug. 1S.--The
three heats Of the 2:06 pace, one in
the 2:04 and the, other In the 2:04A
today constituted the three fastest
heats on the Grand Circuit this season.
They also lowered the pacing record
of the track.
For the third time this week the
trotting race record Of the track was
broken, the new mark, 2.02A, being
made by Tiverton in the free-for-all.
This race, the most important of the
meeting, brought out the Grand Cir.
cult rivals, Tiverton and Sweet Marie,
with George G. and Mckinley. Tiver-
ton won both heats, Sweet Marie
breaking badly in the first on the
back stretch and again in the second
heat AT the three quarters.
2;0G Pace--Two In three, purse
$1,000 "a strters). Baron Brattan. 1
2, 4; Fank Yokum. 2. /, 3; Ecstatic
3, 3, 3.A Time. 2:04A.
2;1S Trot--Three in Ave. purse
81, 900 (5 starters). Choir Boy, /. l
1; Lizzie g.. 2, 2, 2; Pat r., 8, 3. 3
Time 2:10ia.
2:24 Trot-Three in five. purse
$1,000 60 starters). Albert G.. 2.
IA, 4. I; Getaway, 4, 4, A, q, 2: LEI
| WickIiff, ;, 3, 2, 3, 4. Time. 2;l2A.
Free for all--Two In three. ths
Poughkeepsle stakes. purse $i.500 n
starters) Tiverton, 1, n; GcoVge q.
", y; Mckinley, 3, ;. Time. 2:0GA.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
TROOPS ARE sTED
Because They Got Into a Watermelon
Patch.

Paducah, KY. Aug. 1S.--Without ac.
cident or incident the First Regiment
OF Louisville arrived on special
train yesterday morning and went to
Camp Yeiser. Breakfast was served
at 10 o'clock, followed by nndress
guard mount The daily routine was
continued and at $50 the first dress
parade took place, In which the troops
made an excellent showing. No
sooner had they got in camp than sew.
eral OF the men sneaked off to water
melon patch and were run out with
a shotgun. They returned with a
turkey, ami 1t was reported they kill
ed II on j. II. Utlerbank's farm, but
they contended they bought t. This
afternoon over 100 soldiers who had
left the camp were arrested by Pro.
visit Marshal and guards, and 1t re.
quired a special train of street cars
to take them back AT general head.
quarters they were released with a
Gaines.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
JAMED WITH
DEAD NEGROES
CAR LiEs.eAT THE BOTTOM OF
ELIZABETH RIVER. - TOTAL
DEATH LIST IN VIRGINIA
WRECK MAY REACH 100.

Norfolk, Va, Aug IS. Thirteen bod
les have been recovered to date and
the death list of the wreck on the
Atlant c coast line railroad at Brices
Station is yet far from complete
1t is said score or so of bodies
fioated down with the tide when the
first submerged car was raised and
that the other passenger coach, jam.
med with dead negroes, is now buried
n the mud of the western branch OF
the Elizabeth river.
Estimates Of the loss Of life range
anywhere from 80 to rs and even as
high as 100
Conductor Morris, of the ill.fated
train. today made a statement that
there We're but eighty passengers in
the two forward coaches and that all
who were in the second coach have
been taken out.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
OF Russia on Sea and Proposed
Limiting OF II Passed
Over
DRAFTING OF PROTOCOLS
THEY WILL BE DRAWN UP IN
NEXT THREE DAYs-RUssIA
BALkED ON ARTICLES
TEN AND ELEVEN.

Portsmouth. Aug. lS.-At the after
noon session Of the peace plenipoten.
tarles article relating TO the limiia.
tion of Russia's sea power, was deferr.
ed Article 12, providing for grant of
fishing rights on the Russian littoral
was agreed upon. The article which
were passed over did not come up to-
day The protocols will be drawn
up during the three days interim and
Tuesday the final struggle will come
The next sitting will 0e held at p
M, Tuesday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
RESERVED POINT IN ARTICLE Z.

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug lS.--The
Associated Press is able to state that
the reserved point in Article to which
agreement was only reached in prin.
ciple" relates to establishing a status
south of llarbin from which the ceded
branch of the Chinese eastern railroad
is to begin. Russia returned q mega.
tive to article 10 Surrender OF in
termed warships) on the ground that
such a proceeding would be against
all international law and precedent. h
In article III Limitation upon Rus.
slas naval power) Witte declines to
agree to allow such provision to go
into treaty but offered to state on be.
| half of his government that Russia
had no intention of maintaining in the
far east naval force which would
eonstitute a threat against Japan OF
fany other power.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
ELoPINe WIFE RETURNS
AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS
Deserted BY Man She Fled With,
Woman Goes Back, and First
Husband May Remarry Her.

Joliet, ILL.,, Aug, 49, Mrs. Margaret
Wilson. who deserted her husband,
Abram Cox, fifteen years ago to eiope
with another man, has returned to her
old home here and been reunited with
her family. 1t is said that her remar-
riage to her former husband will take
place within few days.
Mrs Wilson's story reads like fic.
ton. Married to Abram Cox when she
was only sixteen years old against her
own inclination, she was unable to
learn to love him and after several
years Of unhappiness, during which
four children were born to them, she
fed with Patrick Wilson.
Cox secured divorce and remar
ried Wilson then married Mrs. Cox
but last summer yielded to the en-
traeties of his eldest daughter by his
first wife to return and care for his
Legitimate wife in her old age and de
serted Mrs. Cox, or Mrs. Wilson, as she
choose to call herseH
A few days ago Mrs. Wilson, now
aging rapidly, returned to Joliet to re
visit the scenes Of her girlhoad She
visited the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Peter Ambrose who though hei
mother dead. ther members of the
family were sent for and finally ole
Abram Cox, his second wife long since
dead, was induced t,some and SCI
his first spouse. A reconciliation wa
effected and now 1t appears that tn
tragedy of these two lives is to b.
1 riphfpd at last ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19

New Orleans, La. Aug. 1S,-While
the number of deaths today from yell
low fever exceeded those of each of
the past two days the total Is so small
n comparison with the years when
real epidemics prevailed, chat the sit
uation continues 10 he regarded as in
fnitely more bright and hopeful than
month ago, when it was first known
that the yellow fever had taken a
firm grip in one of the most thickly
populated sections of the city. Notn.
Ing at present indicates any change
from the present mild form of the
d sease and the health authorities are
inclined 10 believe that SO thorough
are preparations already made for the
future that, barring entirely unexpect
ed conditions, there is no further oc
casion for alarm. Reports from the
emergency hospital indicate a steady
Improvement there.
Complete Fever Returns.
According to the complete official
reports on the yellow fever situation
issued the record of the plague Fri
day morning was as follows:
New Orleans, La, 63 new cases
5 deaths yesterday: Missssippi City
MISS, III cases, discovered Thursday
LaPlace. La, 80 cases discovered yes
terday; Bowie, La Feurche parish,
case, | death Bunkie, Avoyelles par
lish, l case, | death; Bayou Goula, lb
erville parish, / case, ] death, secont
case on the fourteenth day. near For
Phillip, Plaquemine parish, about II
cases, 3 deaths; Reserve plantation
anu vicinity of st. John parish, abou
IL cases, deaths; near Waggaman
jefferson parish, Z cases. 2 deaths
Morgan City, (afterward disputed), St
Mary parish, / case; Accaro planta
tion. Plaquemine parish, 6 cases
Shreveport detention camp, cases
Lake Providence, East Carroll parish
! case, / death; Riverside plantation
St. Mary parish. 6 cases, 2 deaths
Ardoyne plantation, Errebonde par
| ism, 2 cases, / death; Alexandria de
tention camp, Rapides parish. 2 cases
Wetswego, Jefferson parish, Q cases
u deaths; Bell plantation, Jeqersoi
parish, case, 1 death; Bon Ami, eau
casieu parish, cases, deaths; Pat
terson, St Mary parish. AZ cases,
DEATH Tallulah, Madison parish,
cases, l death; La Fourche crossing
La Fourche parish, 2 cases; Poin
| Celeste, Plaquomine parish, cases,
death; Luther, St. James parish,
case; Lafayette, Lafayette parish.
case; Rayne, Arcadia parish, / case
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. 19.-The
Associated Press has reason to be-
lieve that the purpose of the presi-
dents conversation with Pierce was
TO arrange for one of the Russ ans to
go to Oyster Bay, The president is
understood to be already in ccmmuni-
cation with the Japanese through
Baron Kaneko Mr. Roosevelt is un
doubtedly prepared to make last
effort to induce the warning countries
to compromise.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
cULLoM's cANDlDAcvN
To Succeed Himself Was Launched at
a clandestine Meeting.

Carmi, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Republicans Of
the Twenty-fourth Congressional Dis
trict today formally launched Senator
CuIlom's candidacy to succeed him
self. The caucus was clandestine, but
the facts leaked out that the Yates
sentiment is to be smothered beneath
a blanket Of disapproval Exon
gressman Orlando Burrell, Represen-
tative Dan p Rose and other prom
inent politicians. addressed the conven-
ton. Noah G. .Banum was elected
Chairman. A vigorous campaign will
be waged to secure instructions for
Cullom in southern Illinois.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
BY Telegraphers. on the Great North.
ern Railway.

st. Paul, Aug. 1S.--The strike Of the
telegrapbers on the Great Northern
railway system was officially called
off tonight. the men On that line hav.
ing voted by large majority to re-
turn 10 work. Tie question of con.
tinuing the str ke Or returning TO work
ss being voted upon by the Northern
Pacific telegraphers, but up to mid
night not sufficient advlces had been
received at headquarters I'd make d
definite announcement as to the re.
suit. President II B. Perham, how
ever, stated that the indications were
that the Northern Pacific operators
would vote to continue the strike.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
WANTS AN ACCOUNTING
From Trust Company Of United States
Shipbulldna Securities.

New York, Aug. 49, Action was
brought in the United Stares court
in this city today by John w Young,
promoter Of the former United States
Sh Shpbuilding Company. demanding Of
the Mercantile Trust Company, of this
city. an accounting of securities OF the
shipbuildlng company amounting 70
$50, 1884 900.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
. COMMANDERS KING
OF the Grand Army, Appoints Women
On His staff.

Boston. Aug 1s COMMANDMENT.
chief King of the Grand Army today
announced the appointment Of three
women to be honorary aides on his
staff. at the national encampment next
month in Denver, Col The appointees
are; Mrs Kate b. Sherwood, of Ohio.
and Mrs. Sarah E. Fuller and Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Turner Of Massachusetts,
all of whom are past national presi-
dents Of the Women's Relief Corps.
This is the first time that women will
have served upon the staff OF the
commander, n.ch eff.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
He'll Settle lt-fairbanks Pre-
diets Peace Will Result at
Portsmouth
TALKS TO vERMONTERS
WHO GIVE HIM PUBLIC REcEP.
TioN, AT WHICH SEVERAL
THOUSAND PEOPLE
WERE PRESENT.

Rutland, Vermont. Aug. 1s.-vice
President and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived
here today to be the guests Of Mayor
Manning. This evening a public re-
ception at which several thousand pao.
pie were present. Vice President
Fairbanks adleessed the gathding
concluding his speech with the pre-
diction that the negotiations at Ports.
mouth would result in peace.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
NINE RIBS BROKEN
In This Automohilist's Body When His
Machine Ran Away.

Buffalo, N Y. Aug, 1S--Webb Jay,
OF Sleyeland, was probably fatally in
jured at Kenilworth park today in a
ten-milo automobile race At the
three quarters of the fourth mile Jays
machine crashed through a fence
down an embankment of fifteen feet
and into pond of water. Jay would
have been drowned had not two spec
tators gone to his. rescue and dragged
him out. He was taken 10 a hospital,
where 1t was found that nine ribs
We're broken, one Of his lungs pun.
stured and his right femur fractured
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
MURDERED IN KlLWA.

Berlin. Aug ls.-~A dispatch from
the governor Of German East Africa
says that the native reports reach
ing Kilwa announce that Cathol g
bishop named Spies, two missionary
brothers and two sisters were murder.
ed while travelling from Kilwa to H.
vale.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
: :
PAYS s2s FOR STOLEN KISS.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.--Justice Sever
son fined George Smith $25 for i'm.
posing kiss on the back Of the neck
Of Emma Sass, telephone girl. who
was riding IN the seat IN front Of him
On a street car and who was total
stranger.
II Just couldn't help II. your Hon
|or" Smith said In defense.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
CUBA KILLS BILL.
Which the United States Wanted Her
To Accept

Havana. Aug. 18.-The senate this
evening administered death blow to
the Rice bill, a measure that has
been the subject Of more discussion
and more diplomatic representation
than any other yet before the Cuban
congress The United States desired
the passage Of this bill and strong in.
huence was used 70 get Il through
the Cuban congress.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
HUNG HIMSELF IN PRISON.
Anarchist Who Meditated An Attempt
on Life Of Austrian Emperor.

Botzen, Tyrol,t Austria, Aug. 49,
Jorl. an anarchist who was arrested
while meditating an attempt on the
life OF Emperor Francis Joseph dur
ing the empsrorW forthcoming visit I'd
Boston, hanged himself IN prison to
day. When arrcUtpd Tort had two re-
volvers and a bomb.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
RussIA,s SIDE OF 1T.

Portsmouth, IN H.. Aug, is. Mr.
Plancon has been chargoi BY Witte
with the task of preparing the final
Russian protocol for presentation at
Tuesdays melting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-08-19
Deaths and Sixty.three New
Cases OF Yellow Jack at
New Orleans
SITUATION is BETTER
HEALTH AUTHoRATiVES THINK
UNLESS UNEXPECTED coNDi-
TioNS ARISE THERE is NO
CAUSE OF ALARM.

New orleans, Aug. 1s.-oHlcial re.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-03-04
IN MEMORIAM.
FRANK :. RONITTI.

Frank :. Rovitti. aged 10 Years. died
at his hDmr un East High street. He
was the father of DR.. l.. y. NJ. Rovitti.
of Wilmington. The funeral was held
ut the Roman Catholic Church, Elkton
The following WIS read over the tomb
! by his brothcr-in-lnw
| Brothrrin-aw-
\ great tempest has taken You away
| from your beloved family. who for 2S
| years has been faithful companion
and father. You possessed a character
of great ability. We. your inconsolablc
| friends, hope that the Almighty will
surround you in Heaven with the just
land faithful.
! Faithful follower of God. your mode
of living was always like unto those
who are honorable men.
The tempest has gra>prd, rs it were,
your presence away from us, but your
name will always be II mcmento to us.
| Death. indeed, was an unexpected Wis
| it0r to hearty, noble man. 1t is in
| deed sad to state that death has taken
You away so soon, as your life wptS
entirely devoted to the welfare of your
| incoESolable family.
Thus it happens with every honorable
man to part, and leave all who knew
I them in deep grief.
Farewell, my brothcr-in-law. | am
the last who is speaking a word in your
behalf in that dark valley of death.
am the last who speaks for your affcc-
tionat" brothers-in-law. you were Il man
for me- for your son and for my lamcn-
table sister your faithful consort.
May the Almighty grant you n mcri-
torin~ resting place, together with my
father. mother and brothers, who may
embrace You and dwell in great bliss
above forever.
May all who knew him often be re-
minded of the words of st. Paul-"It
is Il holy and wholesome thing to pray
for the dead, that they may be looscd
from their sins"
From your
BROTH Err IN-LAW.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-03-04
Hobo Had Fine Time AT Bellevue.
Sfrafford

Something Of el commoion was caused
recently in the gcntlcmrn'S basement
cafe Of the MISREPRESENTATION. in Phil
adcIphin, by the appearance" of an I'M
ktmrt Individual. who acted in Il pecu-
liar manner. His hair and whiSkcrS
were wild and matted. and had evident
~ not been cut for Il year. while his
clothing was in tAttcrS. He was a very
good specimen of the genius hobo. and
locked entirely Don't of place amid such
gorgeous surroundings.
Nevertheless, the visitor acted rs if
he WAS used to high living. With easy
assurance he stepped to the bar and
ordered Il cocktail. ut the same time
laying down the money to insure its
tier and declined ",A#Srr." he sat
down AT table and ordered Il Substan-
tial meal and bottle Of wine.
Ills lorIly hearing ovcrawcd the wait
er who thought he wa,r Rockefeller in
Disguise and hustled to serve him. while
the attention of everybody in the room
WIS directed his way. The cashier had
miegivings. and sent for Manager Scott,
who at once responded. When he saw
the odd looking customer he concluded
it was Il case for the police. but awaited
developments.
Cnhccding those who gathered about
to watch him. the hobo disposed of SIS
worth of very fine provrnder, and orcdr-
ed Il dollar cigar. When it was lighted
the waiter presented the check. and Mr.
Sc.tt prepared to get busy.
To the surprise of everyone. the diner
dug deep, and producing a fat roll. peel
ed off "A ten spot. LoftiIy refusing to ec-
cept any change. he called for IL tooth
pick, and Stalked ont Of the hotel.
After he had gone Il hundred other
diners tried 10 guess who he was. Some
concluded that he was paying AN cleo
ton bet. and was IL popular society man
clcvcrly disguised. Others said THAT he
was an eccentric professor who is trav-
cling as n tramp il order to get material
fer Il book. They are still guessing
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-03-04
THE MARDI GRAS.
Low rate Tour To New Orleans via Penn
syIyania Railroad.

Low-rafe Tour To New Orleans via Penn
syIvania Railroad
For the especial benefit of those desir.
ing to witness the unique Mardi Gras
celebration ut New Orleans. the Penn
Sylvania Railroad has arranged for a
personally conducted tour to leave New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore X Wash
ington, Friday, March Sd. \ special
train of high-claSs Pullman equipment
will be run, in charge of tourist agent.
Three days will be devoted to New Or
leans, the part yreturning direct to New
York
Tourists will occupy this train con-
tinuOuSly, 50 that hotel accommodations
and meals in New Orleans will not have
to be considered. \ special grand stand
will be provided on the main line Of the
great paradcS. Round-trip rate, includ-
ing round-trip transportation, Pullman
berth in both directOnnS and during
stay in New Orleans all meals in dining
car during entire trip, and seat in spec
ial grand stand at New Orleans, 500
from Baltimore and SOB from Washing
ington. Proportionate rates from other
points. Detailed itineraries and full in
formation may be obtained of ticket
agents. Hugh HasSon, Jr., Passenger
Agent Baltimore District. 80 North
Charles Street, Baltimore. Nd; b. NJ.
Newbold, Passenger Agent Southeast
crn District, Fifteenth and G Streets,
Washington. ID. c., or Geo. w. Boyd,
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station. Philadelphia.