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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-01-22

The Illinois Central has improved
its road between Evansville ana Mat
toon, Ill, This section Of the road was
at one time the main line Of the Pee
ria, Decatur and Evansville railroad
Under this management it was al
lowed to go TO pieces until purchased
by the Illinois Central years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Patterson out of Party.

Senator Patterson of Colorado today re- solved himself out of the democratic par ty and will probably complete the finish ing touches in a speech which he Is ex- pected to deliver to the Senate tomor- row. The Senator had read a long res olution denunciatory of the action of the democratic caucus Saturday and will address himself to 1t. Through peculiar coincidence Senator Lodge the chairman of the foreign affairs committee, who realized that the action of the democratic caucus would prevent the Dominican treaty's going through had also prepared a similar resolution but withheld it when
 The position of MT. Lodge in the matter is of course most ridiculous one. The republican party owes most of its success to the discipline if has been able to main tain: it's members have been driven into supporting legislation of all kinds. only forced into line on the statehood and Philippine bills. and yet Mir Lodge now protests against the democrats binding their followers to vote against a treaty when the republican party is expected to vote solldly for 1t.
 Three years ago mr. Lodge had no ob- tection to caucus of the republicans on the Cuban reciprocity treaty. but he sees great danger in the democrats of the Sen ate getting together on the Dominican treaty. To add to the gayety number of republican senators say tonight that they are in favor of the resolution and will try to get it to a vote. It is possl- ble that one or more sena tors will reply to Patterson's speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
COUNTESS DE CASTELLANE
 FILES PLEA FOR DIVORCE

brought about. but as divorce proceedings under the French law are very lengthy new developments may occur before the case comes mp for trial A decree cannot be pronounced until from three to six months
 Rumors have been current for long time that the Countess had decided that any further continuation of her relations with her husband was impossible and her removal from the Castellane residence to a hotel in the center of Paris gave @ support to the belief that she had finally decided to apply for a divorce. Sensation al reports have been circulated with ref erence to the Counts conduct, and the name of a prominent society leader of Paris, woman of very high standing has been mentioned in connection with the affair, but the greatest retlcenee has been maintained by all the parties con- eerned relative to the progress of negoti- ations looking to a conciliation and even this morning q favorable result was ex- pected, especially the Countess re- turned to her residence.
 1t now appears the efforts of those in- terested in bringing about settlement of the difficulties between the Countess and Count with an appeal to the courts have been unavailing. The Count Is said to be in the southeast Of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
CHICAGO IS UNABLE
 TO HANDLE BUSINESS
Force at PostoffIce Is Inadequate and Hundreds of Bags of Mail Is Un-
 distributed Every Night.

Chicago, January 5.-Chicago, with one of the finest postofice buildings in the country, is utterly unable to handle its mail business For the first time in four years the full force of 300 clerks in the mailing division was required to work yesterday to relieve the congestion that has clogged the machinery since Febrn- ary 1.
 Although the clerks have been working from ten to twelve hours a day. hundreds Of bags of mail are left undistributed each night. Important mail for business houses is hours late in being received and sent out, and complaints about the inadequate service have been pilng up in Postmas- ter Bussy's room for several days.
 Pneumatic tubes In the new postoffice which cost s12O00O to install. are practi- cally useless because there are not enough clerks to take the mail promptly to them and they are idle much of the time.
 Machinery in the new building which cost S2O0,000 is also proving more of a hindrance than a benefit because it re- quires quite a number of clerks to oper- ate it and that number has been taken from the regular force, which was inade- quate before.
 While the government officials at Wash- ington are aware of the conditions. they have said that Chicago cannot expect relief before July 1. when next years appropriation becomes available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
FLED FROM RUSSIA
 TO ESCAPE DEATH
FELIX GAIDsls IS REARRESTED IN NEW YORK ON THE CHARGE OF STEALING MONEY FROM A RUS- SIAN MERCHANT.

New York, February 6.-Renewed ef- forts were made today by the secret po- lice of st. Petersburg to take back to Russia as prisoner Felix Gaidsis, a Russian fugitive, who arrived here a few days ago. Gaidsis claims that his poilti- cal opinions are the only ground for charges against him and that he fled from Russia to escape death. This claim was given the semblance of truth today by the United States immigration author ities who. after holding Gaidsis pris- oner for several days while Investigating charges of embezzlement brought against him by the St. Petersburg police set him free with the privilege of entering the United States.
 Immediately after his release, however Gaidsls was rearrested by the United States marshal on fresh charges from St Petersburg. These latter charges allege that he stole 400 rubles. or about $2l0o, from a Russian merchant. His lawyer today stated that Gaidsis was until re- cently in the Russian army, and that he sas compelled to fee from his country because of his friendship for Gen. Eve gen Lamalski, who, the lawyer said. Is himself a fugitive from Russia because of his radical opinions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
LIBERALS MAY YET
 OPPOSE MIR. BALFOUR
THE QUESTION WILL PROBABLY AWAIT HIS STATEMENT OF HIS POSITION IN THE CONTROVERSY WITH MIR. CHAMBERLAIN.

London, February 5.-The liberals still hesitate to decide whether they will or will not oppose Arthur J. Balfour's elec- ton for the city of London. the eonstit- uency which Alban Gibbs, conservative, resigned in the former premier's favor after the latter had been defeated in the eastern district of Manchester. The execu- tive committee of the liberal association held a third meeting on the subject this morning, but again adjourned without reaching any decision. The matter will be further considered February 12 the eve of the opening of parliament by which time the uncertainty enshrouding the position which the former premier intends to take upon the fiscal question will possibly be dissipated. Should Mir Balfour definitely split with Joseph Chamberlain on this question and declare himself outspokenly against protection the liberals probably will not oppose his return to parliament.
 Walter Long the former chief secretary for Ireland has lost no time in repudia- ting any connection with the proposals to raise him to the leadership of the unionist party. He says T regard the suggestion as both absurd and mpossi- ble The statements made on the sub iects are both untrue and offensive. 1 am a loyal follower of the leader of the unionist party, MT. Balfour'
 This unequivocal endorsement with MT Balfour's leadership by a man who was claimed as a strong Chamberlanite and tariff reformer, is likely to further com picate the political troubles of the organ izatiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
RUSSIA IS AFTER
 TREATY WITH CHINA
WANTS DOCUMENT FORMULATED ALONG SAME LINES AS THAT NOW EXISTING BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN.

Pekln. February 5-M. Pokotilon, the Russian minister, and MT. Tong, repre- senting the Chinese government, are dis- cussing a Russo-Chnese treaty along the line of that between China and Japan
 In part the proposals are understood eo be for the opening of Manchurla "lth the same rights and privileges to all ha- lions without discrimination. Russia IS to receive mining concessions in Mongolia and commercial privileges in Chlnese Turkestan. If China opens Kalgan, which is an important port on the Siberian car avan route. l25 miles northwest oi Pekih' and Urga. the chief town of the northern districts of China, on the Tula river ana on the route from Kiakhta, Siberia 10 Pekin to foreign trade, it is proposed that she shall first consult with Russia regarding the terms. revision or the Kiakhta convention Is also proposed. Rus sia under the treaty will receive the same commercial rights in the three Manch<- rian provinces as Japan. The eonstruc- ton of branch railways in the Amur pro vince Jointly by Russia and China Is also provided for.
 China is anxious to secure promise for the withdrawal of the Russian raii- way guards since the Chino-Japanese treaty provides that Japan will withdraw from the section of the Manchurian rail way held by her when Russia does like wise.
 Influential Chinese apprehend as re- suit of the Russo-Japanese war that the line of Russian advance will be shifted from Manchurla to Mongolia and Fur kestan. and they desire the strengthening of the armies there and the taking of pains to cultivate closer relations with the Mongolian to win their loyalty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
t. h R Commander Determined
 to Come to Atlanta
LODGE HAS CHANGED FRONT
Patterson Resolution In Senate Brings About Peculiar Situation-Many Republicans Oppose Rate
 Legislation.

Washington, February 5.--(Special)- Commander-in-Chief Tanner of the Grand Army of the Republic. who has accepted an invitation to go to Atlanta to address the reunion of Wheeler's Confederate cav airy. is deluged with protests from G. A. R. posts over the country against his proposed visit. Sheridan post No. IA passed a set of resolutions condemnlng the purpose of the commander to appear al Atlanta. When the resolutions were shown 10 Tanner, he said:
 If anybody thinks l am going 10 use the office of commander-in-ehief of the Grand Army of the Republic for the pur- pose of promoting and continuing III feel ing between the sections of this country or 10 delay the advent of perfect harmony, he Is most damnably mistaken.
 T have no patience with the men who are still fighting. In my opinion those who took advantage of every opportunity to fight that was offered in the civil war got enough then.
 T have small regard for the mental equipment, the memory and the power of appreciation of those who fail to under stand that Joe Wheeler, without regard to his course forty-hve years ago, has done much to earn the gratitude of his coun- trymen. Before the war with Spain when there was a possibility that this country would be involved in more important struggle than that, Joe Wheeler an- nouneed his services were at the disposal of the war department. When he was reminded as the law then stood, no for mer Confederate could hold a commission, his reply was; There will be plenty of room in the ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06

Paris. February 5-eountess Boni de Castollane formerly Arna Gould) enter ed a plea for divorce today. Representa- tives of the Countess and the Count ap- peared before Judge Henry Ditte of the court of first instaroe. who in conform fly with the French law endeavored to ar- range a conc liaton before allowing definite suit to proceed. It is said on unauestionable authority that Judge Dtte's efforts were not successful, the Countess absolutely declining 10 resume her relations with her husband, and that after repea. sd but vain attempts by Count de Castellane's advisers 10 arrange sci tlement the representatives Of the Count and Countess left the court, and the suit will proceed.
 Another judicial effort al reconciliation will almost certainly be made before the suit comes eo trial in the ordinary course.
 No decision has Teen reached relative to the eventual custody of the children of the Count and Countess. but they being under age will for the present naturally remain in the care of their mother.
 Friends of the Count and Countess de Castellane express little hope that any adjustment of their differences will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
ATLANTA PRIZE FIGHT
 FAILS TO MATERIALIZE
Many Believe That the Bout Was a Hoax Framed Up for Parsons
 Benefit.

Atlanta, February 5.-(Special.)- )-The prize fight which Dr. Len G. Broughton announced from his pulpit last night he intended to attend for tfe purpose of obtaining evidence in order to break up pngilistic contests in Atlanta failed to naterialize.
 The lessee of the place at which the fight was advertised to occur denied any Knowledge of the affair and officers failed to locate either the principals Or the pro- moters. It Is believed that the whole affair was d hoax on pr. Broughton or that 1t was hushed up after the Doctor announced his intention to give publicity fo the mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
oueen civ Handlcap Is off.

Cincinnati, February 5.-The Latonia Jockey club management tonight an- nounced that the Latonia handicap, val ued at 5000 was declared off. and the Queen City handicap at mile and an eighth. valued at ,l2.5O0. to be run June l6. would be substituted The entries for the queen City handicap win close March b. The entrance fee is t25, with sl25 ad- ditional to start. The weights will be ai- lotted by the board of handicappers-Ly- man Davis of Louisville. Judge Joseph A Murphy of St. Louis and W. 0. Par mer of Nashville. The Latonia meeting will begin May 90 and continue for thirty four days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Democratic Caucus Action Is
 Violation of Constitution
NOT BOUND ID THE PARTY
Tillman Objects 10 Immediate consid- eraton Of the Resolution, and the Matter Will Probably Come
 Up Wednesday.

Washington, February 5.-The Senate was treated to a distinct sensation today by MT. Patterson, democrat of Colorado. who followed up his retirement of last Saturday from the democratic caucus by introducing in the Senate resolution in effect declaring the action Of the caucus to have been contrary to the constitution of the United States.
 Apparently the senator's action was un- expected on the part of d majority of the senators. and they listened attentlvely as the reading of the rather long pream- hle progressed, evidently not little con cerned as to what should come next. MT. Patterson made no effort to secure the privilege of discussing the resolution to- day, but gave notice that he would ad- dress the Senate upon it tomorrow or at the first available day afterwards It IS expected that the democrats generally will resist the adoption of the resolution, and that the republican senators will sustain MT. Patterson's contentious Aside from the personal interest in MT. Pattersons political fortunes, the resolution raises a new question as to the rights of sena- tors generally. In all probability several days will elapse before the question is settled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
SOUTHERN BANKS
 GET SMALL SLICE

City National, Tusealoosa......, Sg.l11.6o
 Not the least interesting feature of the report of the secretary is the small amounts loaned to national banks in the southern states Alabama. for instance. has considerably less than two million dollars Louisiana less than six million. Mississippi less than two hundred thou sand dollars, Texas about five million. Arkansas little in excess of a million, Georgia less than thHS- million. Florida less than three mig.As<> 5uth Carolina less than two mllic> oS tn Carolina less than five million, S Y ,see less than five million. Not a S,o 1 bank in the state New York, yN< vania and Illinois have m v deposited 0 Er national banks oyer thirty milo liars in each state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06

Washington, February 5-(special)-ln compliance with the request of the Sen ate, the Secretary of the Treasury today transmitted to the Senate list of the national banks of the United States as depositaries for government money. The total amount deposited in the United States was sSS6, 1S9, ,465.
 The Vigo National bank of Terre Haute held the greatest amount, being nearly 900. The National City bank of New York was second with over sS 900 GOO. the Alabama national banks held on June 30 last government money as follows: First National, Birmingham. .S1, ,os5, ,esl .s1 Alabama National Birmingham. 95.S54Os Merchants and Planters Mont
 gomery ......... ...........,..... 554.l6l. .91
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Regarding Pennsylvania Merger.

Representative Gillespie of Texas, the author of the resolution calling upon the interstate commerce commission for in formation relative to the Pennsylvania merger. was not at all surprised at the re- port sent to Congress by the President today He says even taking the state ment of the commission 1t is clearly the duty of the attorney general to begin proceedings against the Pennsylvania merger which he declares is practically guilty if not technically.
 There Is at least a prima facie case against the Pennsylvania" says Mir Gil- lespie. "and an opinion of the attorney general is now desirable as to what course the department of justice should persue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Texas Wants Information.

Houston, Texas February 5.-A special to the Post from Austin, Texas. says that Insurance Commissic ner Flack, who has irst returned from the Chicago meeting. stated that the New York Life Insurance company has been asked by him for cer- tain information concerning it's affairs and that until such information the charae- ter of which he refused to disclose was forthcoming. the company would not be granted a permit to do business in the state. The company has another month on it's present permit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
TAFT PLEADS FOR
 PHILIPPINE BILL
THINKS A GUARlAN SHOULD AID ITS WARDS AND NoTAUsE THEM ENTIRELY FOR HIS OWN GAIN. UNITED STATES OBLIGATED.

Washington, February 5.-Secretary of War Taft was heard before the Senate committee on the Philippines in favor of the Philippine tariff bill The obligations of the United States to the islands pro vided the theme for an earnest appeal. He asked the committee what had Con gross done for the Philippines and an- swered that a people cannot be fed on constitutional principles and that the Filiplnos cannot be uplifted by this coun- try unless it was willing to aid them in increasing their productive conditions. The islands are being used for the purpose of improving business in the United States and he asked where was the jus tice. A guardian should aid its wards.
 Referring to the tobacco and sugar in- terests Secretary Taft said that both have had the highest kind of protecuon and all this fog that has been created has noth- ing of substance in it.
 In respect to injuries to these crops he said there had not been a witness who feared immediate injury but that the danger is confend to the enormously exaggerated growth of these industries which the witnesses build up in their own minds.
 Commenting on the criticisms that have been made concerning the party that went to the Philippines with him. in the past summer. he denied that 1t had been se- lected from members Of Congress of pro- Philippine tendencies, but that '1t was like Topsy--it just growed.
 Labor conditions in the islands were discussed at length by the Secretary. who contended that in order to get re- suits from Filiplnos so many concessions have to be made to him that it is im- possible to fix the day wage.
 The hearings were adjourned to We'd nesdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
ROOT ON CAUCUS,
If Dominican Treaty Is Defeated the
 Caucus Will Be Responsible.

Washington. February 5.-secretary Root said today when asked his opinion of the action of the democratic Senate caucus on the Dominican treaty. result ing in a pledge of the united democratic vote adverse to that treaty;
 T regard the action of the caucus as establishing a conclusive presumption that the treaty has received the approval of more than two-thirds of the Senate, or else why was the caucus called2'
 Tt is true the treaty may not receive the constitutional two-thirds of the votes necessary to give it effect, but if so that would be the direct result of the caucus action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Many Oppose Rate LealsIatIon.

If the republican applause and the con gratulations received by Representative Lttlefield of Maine on his speech in the House today could be taken as an indi- cation, a big majority of the republican members of the lower body of Congress are opposed 10 railroad rate regulation. MT Lttleheld made an able speech ana fl was plain to be seen that he had the sympathy of his republican colleagues. The truth is that the republicans in Con gress are opposed to any legislation what ever and are only voting for it under the crack of the party whip wielded by ths President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Wilson for Mississippi Marshal.

The Senate judiciary committee today favorably reported the nomination Of Ed gar & Wilson for the marshalship or the Southern Mississippi district The nomi- nation has been held up in the committee for nearly two months, various oo1ecuohs having been made to Wilson's appoint ment Confirmation Is expected within few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Fortitications for 1907.

Washington, February 5.-An appro- priation of s4.sss.s .sss for fortifcations in 1907 was agreed upon today by the House committee on appropriations. The appro- priation for this purpose in 1906 aggre- gated $6, ,741, ,sss, and the amount asked for by the war department In estimates for 1907 amounted to S.s53.112
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
Fields Dauohter Arrives.

New York, February 5.-capt David Beatty of the British navy, and Mrs. Beatty who was the daughter of the late Marshall Field, were passengers on the steamer carmania, which arrived yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
EXECUTIVE BOARD AoJouRNs.
One Member Believes the Miners VIII
 Insist on Advance.

Indianapolis Ind, February 5.-The na- tional executive board of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned today President Mitchell refused to discuss the work of the board. Secretary Wilson said no statement would be given out at this time.
 National Board Member E. s. McCul- tough of Michigan said after the board adjourned that 1t must not be regarded as official. but 1t was his belief that the miners will suspend work before there will be acceptance of any proposition which does not carry with 1t an increase in wages Mir Mccullough said that every possible effort will be exhausted to secure an adjustment before strike ac- ton is taken. The board adjourn- ed to meet again at the call of President Mitchell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-06
TilIman Objects to Consideration.

Mir Patterson and MT. Tillman rose simultaneously but MT. Patterson re- eeived recognition from the chair.
 Does the senator from Colorado yield to the senator from South Carolina?' asked the Vice President. but before Mir Patterson could reply MT. Tillman stated that he merely arose to make inquiry as to the parliamentary status.
 "Is 1t question of personal privilege?" he asked. and MT. Patterson responded in the negative.
 'T object to considerable this morning" said MT Tillman.
 There Is no intention of asking consid- eration at this time, responded Mir Pat terson.
 "rhe resolution is of such a character that no harm can come from It's lying over I ask that the consideration of the resolution be postponed until tomorrow, and to give notice that it shall then be heard by the Senate"
 The further considerat ton of the resolu- ton was accordingly postponed for twen- ty-four hours.
 Mr. Lodge had prepared resolution similar to that of Senator Patterson, de- clarlng that a treaty like the Dominican should not be made the subject of party action but withheld 1t when he heard that Mir Patterson had prepared resolu- tion which he heard from the lips of the Colorado senator who claimed the privi- lege of presenting the matter. MT. Lodge conceded the superiority of Mir. Patter- sons claim.