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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Ad,ci =. Siaversoa. Of Iliinois f1r
'rly vice pros.de-t of The Ini'
tates, is fond ofte.i.ng 81 an odl
crience he had shortly aes- TIE c.v
var. ~ that time David Davis VIC
much talked Of as the maa 70 III
against Gen. Grarf for the presidency
4 conference VAS held IN Mf Steven
son f-fsiooninzton residence. ma1s
leading IsiTnlis and other DemocTste
being present A good deaf was said
about the possible candidacy Of Nr
Davis. lrIi NJ IRE be DFened to men
iion his FIRST name After the confer
ence broke up air. Stevenson drew an
old farmer friend into a corner and
asked his opinion The farmer was
from the extreme southern end Of
Illinois He said: Well. Adlai. yon
know I've followed yuur lad in poli.
ties fDF good while and I'm going
to do il now But. honest. Adlai. don't
you think it's a leetle mite early to
nominate JEFF DaVis2" - Chicago
Chronicle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

That goae railroad at Jnppa IS able
= aFerl 50 much better shipping
facilitIea ihan three or f9u az Cairo.
with the result that Cairo is m danger
Of losiag Two OF laree big lumber
plants which wonhi much IHcler 70
come hose Is . mater which sec s
10 call serious attention iroa olE
commercial bodies.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
veteran Iournallst.

II NJ. suvorin, a veteran Journalist CT
ST Petersburg has just celebrated the
fortieih anniversary OF his entrance
into the field OF literature as newspa-
per owner. dramatic critic and au.
thor. In addition to his connection
with the "Novoe Vremya." NJ suvorih
takes the keenest interestin the stage.
He has written several successful
plays, which have been transiatcd
into French and German.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
NEW USE FOR DIPLOMAS.
0ressmakers, Could Use Them to Re-
assure Nervous Customers.


Many New York women who patron
ize new dressmaker for the first
time PROFOUND an embarrassing ques-
ton.
Have you a dipIoma?'' they ask.
i didn't know what answer to make
to the first customer that put that
question 10 me. said one dressmak
er. Il certainly did not have a di-
ploma Ilnew how to sew, bur had
no certificate 70 that effect. Finally
1 found that many women have suf-
fered so gfievously AT the hands Of
incompetents that they were unwill-
ing to trust their work to a person
who could not show some guaranty Of
experience and efficiency. 50. although
knew more about sewing than half
~ The fashionable dressniakers in
town, actually worked in one estab.
lishment for four months 50. that /
could point 10 printed diploma
which says. formerly with Nine.
-. iof Fifth avenue. II pays any
dressmalser TO arm herself with ere
1entials n tilat kinds She ought 10
have hor diploma framed and, huta
on the wall. i.kc a doctors alpIonla
20 as 10 give confidence to doubtfng
customers. New York san.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
Alexander County, popuIstIor a2.As7
JOHN 3 SHEA

Manufacturer and dealer in fairness,
Collars. Saddles, Strap work, Whips,
Horse Clothing, Lap Busters and Fly
Nets.
The only house In the city that
makes handmade harness. No. 1909
Washington Ave. Repairing Spec
ialty.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

When the commission
for painting a portrait
Of President Roosevelt
for the Peace Temple at
The Hague was given to
me | did not in the least
realize the importance Of
the undertaking.
The president was able
to give me only three
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

1795--James Boswell, biographer Of
DR. Johnson. died Born Gee
20. 1910. f4
$3.50 Charles II. Spurgeon, noted
English pulpit orator, born.
Died January 80, 1892.
1872 Shanghai captured by the Brit,
ish.
1SGl--The Alabama sunk by the fed
eral gunboat Kearsage.
1885 William T.. Woodruff publisher
Of first paper in Arkansas, died
Born 1895.
l8SS--R Rep blican national conven-
ton at Chicago nominated Ben
janfn Harrison and Levi r..
Morton
1895 Baltic Canal opened by Emper-
H4 or William.
190D--First attack on the legations at
Pekin by the Chinese.
1902-King Albert of Saxony. died
Born April %. 1898.
] 903-Cardinal Vaughan died. Born
April Is. 1892.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

injury by The telephone inemen, 70
protect them from all forms Of injury
which fepaving and other improve
ments too often impose on them.
A- Rochester IN Y) Democrat and
Chronicle
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
May Circulation.

0I.s...-.. .ZI40
The above is a correct statement
OF the number of copies printed Of
the Cairo Bulletin for the year 1906
and for the month of May, 1907
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this Bird day of June, 1907.
LEO ]. KLEB,
fSeal) Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

II Cairo Business men were not
themselves SO generally honest Il
rogue could not SO easily take advans
age Of them. AT last account an
even bakers dozen had been vic I'M,
lied by TIE forged check rascal
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

The Hustlers and their friends who
viii fill or city tbs week win pay
fer all they get. They do NOT come
asking charity or expecting free ac-
commodations as a matter of good
fellowship. Citizens who throw theft
homes open 70 them viii be expected
to charge, a reasonable price for the
enLertalnmenl they provide.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

De Bloch has deyel-
oped impresslyely the
consideration Of h e
ruinous cost of war. 1t
is tending to become 50
expensive that it will be
impossible. But only now
are we beginning to take
to heart the truth that
the part paid bv the con-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

The business men of Cairo are
showing the kind of stuff they are
made Of on this. occasion They have
surpassed anything eve. seen in tles c
parts, Or any place else. In proportion
C size, In showing a spirit Of enter
prise ami regard for the good name
of their city.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Suggestion IL made taat The various
secret societies, Of the city provide
GETS for their several halls 10 accom-,
mediate visitufs rT TWO nights this
week. Some Of them have taken the
matter under consideration.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number.of complete and
perfect copses Of the Cairo Bull
letin printed during the year
19oos .2o2s
Average number of complete and
perfect copies Of the Cairo Bull
letins printed daily and Sunday
during the month Of May.
1907 .21e3
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Subscribe for the BaIietin and get
al the news Only eoc per month t0t
= psReE e'ery dzJ IA The sess.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
Ths bulletin 10 on sale N the fol
seswlna nlacss: as -tr
CoIsman's, 214 Eighth street.
HaIiIdas Hcuss Nswe stand.
Walkers, 70. Sixth street
olue Front Restaurant.

Better appoint about five thousand
extra policemen to enforce the Cur,
few ordinance during the. nsilers'
meeting Also build a stockade for
the offenders
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Washington dispatch says they are
making antiques to cr.so- ~ ms
over the pond. They vii match
sor1e Of the ancestors hat have been
provided ior our sslf rl.4e men
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
sunnsstina a chsan v.sion.

wife-Ksfl. when go to Riviera
win dream Of Yen every night.
dusband-I would rather you stayed
here and dreamed Of the riviera
Meggendorfer Blaet.er.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Friends d the Bullctiu are reqsest
ed 70 send OF telephone nsns 70 thls
rfnce.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
Aatinlral h1ltlfr ann
0H Mn'turraal prarr
ny ANDREW CARNEGIE.

is far being the whole cost Of The arrangement
upon dsneresdn and enormous We
DISTINGUISHED the which the conflict joined
vitality the The neutral therefore
be recognized par with the rights belgeents
We might be asked to guarantee fair field and
who to fight if their lighting did not break windows
gardens But the world getting
workshop in which pertneee and outrage men to
drop their tools and fsu and scue the
the whole shop the destruction Of machines products upon
them.
said That onor often requires resort to war Honor re-
luires nothing but upightness
Honor nation be judge the correct
opinion Rather it bds this suggests
tcred tribunal be asked pass the question Do
our ndoaent IS lkeH to be hv nurin tnrest
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Results is what the advertiser warts
and that l. what he gets 3hen be
places his advertising IN the Bal
lstia-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

My husband il really very atten-
i've. Yesterday be bought me q dozen
veIls. -.EeegendoTfer Batter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

strive to be-: II is So BY the necessities of nature,
in international disputes. History is full Of impressive
lessons, not only Of BE faIiby Of the arbtrament Of
but Of the fact that nations have frequently real
zed in after Years the Of the conviction for which
they went to They were sure they we're right,
aud in that surety thel reckIessy brought down upon
two lands, and not ons but upon all men, the suf-
icrngs Of armed riolenca-and when it was all over
they saw that they had been mistaken.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois,
Population t6,147.

reputation 1917.
Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk, r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS T.. MAHONEY
City Attorney. II. IN. MOORE.
Comptroller ERNEST WORKMAN
Police Magistrate. "A. j. ROSS.
Chief of Police, M. S. EAGAN.
Alexander County, Population 22,A67
County Clerk. IESSE e. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk. LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff. FRANK e. DAVIS.
States Attorney, ALEXANDER
WILSON.
Coroner DIR. JAMES McMANrS.
County superintendent of Schools.
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer. FRED y.
NELIIS.
Board Of County Commissioners
j., ]. JEN'NEl4LE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN r. CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
mars Chat GnrHr allh
1l1ara Tlrat Enrflr 4 Natirit

BY NEWELL DWIGHT HILLS. DID.
Wars for liberty and justice react and ennoble /


Wars for liberty and justice react and ennobe nations
Progress does not ride forward on powder cart
The leader whose light torch and blazing is
devil leader guiding his nation toward its decline and fall
Selfish and rulers create problems than they
solve.
nation That feeds itself and its fruits is like
who tries satisfy his hunger by eating red-hot Goals
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
PhvsioalIy Impossible.

= don't see how n cockhght can
ever be square sport"
WHY nofgf
Because naturally everv blow given
is fowl stroke. - baltimore Amer
can
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
TIME CARD CAIRO FLEc1Rlr Rys

BELT LINE cars due tn leave Saoond st. 70
ing north on Commercial ave-, every Is min
utes from @ a, m. 10 / p. IN
Goipg orth or Walnut N every Is minutes
from G;0s M 10 1855 . m,
POPLAR ST. LINE-Hoihrook Ave, car due
TO leave ~econ Sb geiuG asrth on Hgl9r10k
Ave, ut 5s57; n; e.42; s:57; T:i2 q. ~ aud on
same minutes every hour until Io:42 and ii;19
D. m.
Going west on Twenty Eighth 81 ~ stte,
6:ia; 6.3f. s.se; and 7:0i q. and same min
nt,s every hour nail 1894 AID l1:of p. nj.
Poplar ST. cars due o rass st Msry's rSrf
minutes aftel leaFing Sec nj St
7, sr as u y y ~ ~ " 8 tsS norm on
30 a. M; 80 a. M; $50 n. M.
North On Commercial --l2ip0 p m,s D0i
NJ. COCOA M. 800 VI. M. ECO d ri. an.
t3elt aud Owl cars are due 20 pass West
Thirty fourth st Is minutes after lesvins
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
Everything Lovely.

The worlds al right. oniy the
-hspz Who SAINT the vo-ld srs grumk-
fnE
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19
i''lW THF TRAINS gliN
Corrected to June fst, 1907.

gaAtSs .sngya ssAnss DngAvv
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-06-19

Big -Four from North
s-,.t ....il,1s nj
oa..-.es- 7 $ r NJ
No. ga
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

me senior L. 7. l., CLASS has NOT
Deen asleep Tor the past month. They
have been rehearsing FOR couple OF
plays 10 be given during the public
sehooi commencement week, In the
auditorium OF the First ward school
building. They have had the room I'M.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
TAFT MEETING NOT SUCCESS.

Historic "Twenty.three" Hung Upon
the Movement by Attendance.
PORTSMOUTH, O., April 5.-out of
200 signers 10 the list for the organi.
zatlon of Taft club here. but twenty.
one put in their appearance at the
meeting held 10 organize last night.
These, with two newspaper reporters.
caused the historic number lot be hung
upon the enterprise at the start.
Capt. George a. Patterson, late Of
the local militia company, was chosen
president.
While the published list contains n
number Of prominent citizens, there
Is almost total absence OF the names
of the organization leaders and Of the
precinct workers who garner In the
votes OIL primary days. Less than half
a dozen city, county, or federal office.
holders here have thus far Identified
themselves with the movement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Weak Women

To veal and aillnf women, there Is al least oDs
WAY ,ahelp. But with that way. two treatmtnsa
mus. Be conb!ned. One is local, one Is eonstir,.
tionAl. b.. bo,h are important, to.h essenti.l
: Dr. shoop's Night cure Is the Local.
Dr.. Shops restorative, the cuzSt!tuiionsl
Thetorner-pT. Shops Night cufe-!satopi,l
MUCOUS membrane suppoSlio.y remedy. while Dr..
shoop's Restorative Is wholly an internal tf.ah
ment. Tho Restorative reaches throughout the
entire system, seeking the repair Of all nerve.
al tissue, and al blood ailments.
The Might Cure. Is its name impllei doei III
worn while you sleep, II Soothes sors and infsuL
ID nueo, surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
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sIciisnent Eives renewed yiEos and anbito
build, up wasted tissues, bringing about renew
strength. riEos. and energy. Take Dr.. shooi
Roroative-T or LiQuld-asa general toi
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
IMPROVEMENTS ARE MADE
IN SMITHS SHOE STORE

Mr.. J. +. Smith has been making
many and noticeable improvements In
the shoe store on Main street which
he recently purchased from Z. Trick.
cit He has taken ont the tables from
the center Of the room. which provides
more space for the showing Of his
stock, and has added several shelves.
New linOlcum has been placed on the
floor and some handsome new furnl.
tnre has been added. making this one
Of the handsOmcst stores In the city.
Alr. Smith is showing a progressive.
ness which augurs well for his future
success and that his efforts to please
his patrons are appreciated is proved
by his splendid trade.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Opened Letter Not His Own
Started Row Involving Many

. q
asked what he should do about It,
The doctor counseled secrecy, as b.
did not think It would be q good idea
10 let the >woman. who was well re,
spected, know anything about It
So the matter went on for some
time. Then the existence Of the let
ter leaked out. The writer was ascer.
talned 10 be Rev. 81. E. Peck, pastor
Of the NJ. E. Church. South, Of which
Mrs. Owens was a member. The
knowledge of the letter started a
church scandal. Then in rebuttal
friends Of the preacher started the
story that Attorney Lewis had writ
ten the letter himself TO get the
preacher into trouble.
Lewis was so worked up about the
matter that he commenced to write
a book showing that he could moi
have been the author Of the letter
II became common talk that this book
was to come out September Is. when
certain other things were 10 be
brought 10 light in the same connec
ton which would not reflect fayora
bly, on the character Of the principals
involved.
Trouble was made in the church
and the members. taking sides
brought about the existence OF two
factions, some against and some fol
the minister Rev. NJ. E. Peck. The
quarrel spread, and nearly everybody
in town took such an interest that
they adhered 10 the one faction or Tho
other.
About this time the postofIlce an
thoritles commenced an investigation
and Lewis was put under arrest fol-
breaking the seal of a letter not be
longing 10 him and for retaining i
from It's rightful owner.
By this defense yesterday Atorng!
Lewis showed that he was fnnocen
Of wrong intent and won the symPn
thy Of the big crowd that gathered II
hear the trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Mrs. Leonard Entertains.

Mrs. Myrtle Rice Leonard was hos.
tess TO few friends yesterday after.
noon at her home on GuTrey street.
The affair was a very enjoyable one
10 all present. The time was spent
with various kinds Of needle work.
Choice refreshments were served. The
hostess was assisted by her mother,
Mrs. a. o. Rice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Lash for Prisoner on Friday

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 5.-Saylor
Brooks, the negro whom Judge Wright
sentenced TO two months -imprison..
mcnt In the Baltimore city Jail ana to
receive nine fashcs on his bare back,
will be whipped next Friday morning.
Brooks was sentenced on March /,
having been convicted OF beating his
wife.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

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to clear the blood entirely OF rheamat'
ic pOisons. and then rheumatism must
die a natural death. Sold by E. A.
Billlngslea & Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
aThe chi and the asndI,.r

The dazzling PRECIPITATION of The
Girl and the Bandit which is book.
ed TO play at the Grand tonight, Is
conceded to be one of the best comic
operas launched in a decade. Miss
Viola Gillette, the 4 famous BrIma Jon.
ma contralto leads the list Of a big
company containing 10 odd members,
The entire scenic production is car.
ried by The company. For excellence
of scenic effect, b1llliancy and appro.
prlateness Of costumes, and for beau.
ty and viyaciousn| ess Of show girls
this production his not been equaleI
for a long time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Jail. and Fine for Insulting Girl,

NORFOLK. Va. April :. - o. l.
Rothschild. a young man, formerly en-
ployed at the Norfolk and Western
railway rs stcnOsrapehr. was sen
fenced to twenty days in Jail and 4
fine Of 800 by Judge Hanckel. In the
Corporation Court. on the charge Of
insulting Miss Ida Wynn. n girl sev
entecn years old.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Funeral Of Mr. meln,ire.

The funeral OF Mr.. Walter Mclntirc
took place Thursday afternoon from
the residence Of his father, Mr.. Jesse
Mclntlrc, ut Watson, and was largely
attended by the friends Of the young
man. Services were conducted by
Rev. n. T, Webb. of the NJ. T.. Church.
South. and iHterment was made in
woodlawn cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
Wedding at Parsonage.

Last evening at eight O'Clock Mr..
Ira Miller and Miss May Galahue were
quietly married at the NJ. L. parsonage,
Rev. Bent officiating. Both are resi-.
dents Of this city and after n short
stay in Grafton will return here to re.
side.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

The Viola Gillette Opera Company,
which is scheduled to appear at the
Grand tonight, promises to be one
Of the best musical offerings Of the
season. Miss Viola Gillette. a prima
donna OF some note. has attained
great success In THE Girl and the
Bandit" which is the title OF The
opera.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05
DR.. S|loop's
Night Gull.
=. q. RILlMGslEl y 90
=. a. RILlMGslEl . 60


CHARLES TOWN, W. Va. April s,
j. Davis Billmyer, who was the Dem
ocratic sheriff Of jefferson county from
January, 1901. TO January, 1905. set
tied his indebtedness with the Coun'
ty Court to-day. The amount was about
s9,s5O. The Fidelity and Deposit com.
pany Of Baltimore was on Mr.. Bill.
myers bond.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

"why did you charge si.Gl9.2O for a
bOotblack stand worth 1907" Capitol
contractor was asked.
Because | thought there would be
kick II | charged any more" he re-
Piled. pleasantly. Anything else
you're wanting to know today" =
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

as that colleague Of yours very
conscientious"
81 don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum. 81 never knew him TO be
tested with the kind Of temptation
that did not Involve the possibility OF
being found ont."-WashingtOn Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-05

Al IOhNEY G. Il. LEWIS CONVICT :
ED OF VIOLATION OF FEDERAL
POSTAL LAWs--DocUMERT IN
EVIDENCE BEGAN any DARLING
PANsY' AND WAS AFFECTION.
ATE.
When Attorney c. R. Lewis was
found guilty of a violation Of the
postal laws in federal court yester.
day. the end Of the trouble that In.
VOWED a prominent family, the con,
gregation Of whole church and a
well known lawyer was brought to an
end.
The rhoie matter began one morn.
Ing at Milton. when Attorney C. R.
Lewis while sitting over his mornings
coffee, began TO look over his mail
which had just been brought in TO
him.
As is the custom with many bust.
ness men. ne took each letter as It
came, opening It without looking AT
the address. When be came to one
which started "My darling Pansy." As
he said in court Yesterday, he did
not think he was that kind Of a
flower, but keut on reading TO see
what the letter meant.
The letter went on 10 tell OF a mu,
tual and strong affection and the
good tines the writer had had with
the address. Then he came 10 one
at home.
More mystifed than ever. Lewis
turned the page and looked at the
signature, but It was only an initial.
The letter continued 10 grow more
familiar in its style of address and
even obscene. Then Lewis looked at
the address. and instead Of to him
self it was directed to Mrs. r. E
Owens, widow living at Milton.
Knowing the letter was not mall.
able, he but It away sealed in a
plain envelope. At the same time he
called In a friend, DR.. Erwin, and