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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09
uoW do Chief Engineer Of Panama Canal
Closed q Sajoon-reSIdoot Amador.
Ms. Herbert D. Sqhers-Wed.
dhoof Rosemary Sartorts.
President
" Roosevelt was
~A~~A&~- "

soHE =. STEVENS. along" The mani
who II digging the ditch" Chief En-
gineer John F. Stevens, IL an impor-
f3nt Parsonage at Panama during pres
genital visits or at any other time.
lie can WELD a big stick as effectively
- even the president himself. as he
n2as shown upon numerous occasions.
He does not stand for red tape when
there Is something that needs to be
Done on the spot. This was illustrated
about eighteen years ago, when Ste
Nons had charge as an engineer Of a
railroad construction gang in the west.
The work progressed satisfactorily
until a fellow possessed Of more enter
prise than principle appeared upon
the scene to profit by trading upon the
Vices Of the laborers. He erected n
rude shack and stocked It with vile
whisky. The men, having no other
place in which to amuse themselves or
spend their money, %patronized the sa-
o SO freely that the gang soon be-
came demoralized.
The saloon was not located on rail
road land, so Stevens had no legal au-
thority to rid himself Of It, and ex-
postulation with the proprietor, who
was coming money faster than a gov
eminent mint, was of no avail.
Finally Engineer Stevens made a
personal visit to the saloon and en-
gagged in conversation the proprietor.
"When arc you going to leave here?"
demanded the railroad official.
"When l get good and ready" was
the surly response Of the saloonist.
IL am going now.' %laconically re-
torted Stevens, and so saying he drew
from his pocket a mammoth dynamite
cartridge. scratched n match on his
corduroy trousers, ignited the fuse.
threw the missile Of destruction behind
the bar and ran. Tho saloon keeper
decided that he was quite ready to 20
also and didn't argue the proposition.
In thirty seconds the shack was blown
from the face Of the earth, and bust
ness was not resumed at the old stand.
DR.. Manuel Amador, president Of the
republic of Panama. the host Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt during his stay in the
borders Of that country. is the leader
OF the medical profession in Panama,
as we'll as head Of the republic. He is
seventy-two years Of age and was
born in Cartagcna. Colombia. He will
be known rs the only president Of Pan
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09

Ulysses 8. Grant
Her sister Vivian
married Frederick
Roosevelt Scovel. q
cousin Of President
Roosevelt. Mrs.
Woolston made her
debut In Washing
ton society about
eight years ago. She
was at one time re-
ported engaged to
the son Of a noted
Confederate officer.
She Ia a blond, Is On
accomplished must
clan and received
hnp oT1,nno<(nr vroo%
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09

republic is one Of
more responsibility.
therefore,. than
might at hrst ap-
pear, and its duties
are especially deli
cate In view Of the
unusual relations
between M a
and the United
States and the vir-
tual proprietorship
by Uncle Sam of
the strip known as
the canal zone.
HerbertD .SQuiers,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09
What She Exceeted,

what became OF that pessimistic
girl you used to go with?"
II married her"
".Ah. then. her worst fears were real
ICED"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09
RCCN He Has To.

II know a man who makes a point
Ut winding up his business about once
0 day"
is he a bluffer?"
NO; a clock maker" Baltimore
American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09
Some Bright Sayings
By the Little Ones

TEACHER-Why did the ancients
believe the earth to be fat!
Bright Boy-'Cause they didn't
have no school globes to prove it wal
round.
As the train rolled into the depot the
brakeman called, Twenty minutes for
dinner!"
WELL" said little Elmer, "I've heard
that time was money, but l neve
heard of people eating 1t before"
Little Bessie was much interested in
the trilling Of q vocalist at a private
entertainment. "Oh, mamma" she ex.
claimed, Il do hope l can gargle like
that when l get growed up!"
Sunday School Teacher-Remember,
Johnny, If you are a good boy you will
60 to heaven some day and have q
beautiful harp.
Small John-About how good will
have to be to get a drum instead Of q
harp?-Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09
Hurnor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A confidence mar has what might be
called a good working knowledge.
An aimless individual is often Is in
furious to the public veal as a woman
throwing brickbats at a hen Is to the
Scenery.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09

formerly minister to Cuba, was not
long ago appointed to the position of
minister to Panama. In the diplomatic
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-01-09

service, and especially III countries like
Panama, where Spanish traditions pre-
vail, the social duties of the minister
are among the most important he has
to discharge. and to assist him in these
he needs a clever wife. MI. Squiers'
first wife was Helen L. Fargo, daugh-
ter Of the late William G. Fargo Of
Buffalo, founder with Henry Wells Of
the Wells Fargo Express company.
She died in 1886, and in 1880 be mar
ried Harriet Bard Woodcock. who
while he was secretary Of the United
States legation at Picking helped him
to attain an exceptional reputation for
hospitality. All through the siege Of
Picking during the Boxer Instruction
she was noted for her courage. She
fed the sick and hungry and wounded
under shot and shell and was called
the heroine Of the siege. In Cuba she
was active In philanthropic work and
organized a branch Of the Humane So
ciety.
4 marriage In which interest was
tnhen not only all over the United
States, but all over the world, was
that Of Miss Rosemary sartoris to
George H. Woolston. The happy bride
% q daughter Of. MrA. Nellie Grant Sar-
toris and a granddaughter Of Genera!
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
THE PRESIDENT
VISIT TO CAIRO
AS VIEWED BY SOME OF THE
EDITORS FROM SURROUND
ING CITIES WHO WE'RE HERE
--FAvORABLY IMPRESSED.

Centralia Democrat: Cairo did her
SELF proud In welcoming the 'lpresi
dent and the visitors. The city was
gaily decorated and everybody was
In holiday attire. The crowd was net
as large as was expected. but Cairo
did as mrch for the visitors as II
there had been three times as many
Mayor George Parsons gave a recep-
tien to the editors of Southern Illinois
and the visitors on Wednesday even
ing at his magnificent home The Mag
rolia. An entertaining program &
Music and impromptu speeches was
given. and the visitors were enabled
10 gain mitch interesting aud valuable
information concerning the deep
project Mayor Parsons ac-
quilted himself most handsomely in
his capacity Of chief executive Of
Cairo and won universal praise.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
FREE LECTURE ON ~IsBEN" BY
MRS. SARAH e. DUNBARs-AT
CAIRO OPERA HOUSE, 4 p. NJ.
WEDNESDAY.
His Dear Old Mother.

MY dear old mother. who is now
Ieighty-three years old. thrives on
Electric Bitters," writes W. 3. Brun.
son. OF Dublin. Ga. She has taken
them for about two years and enjoys
an excellent appetite. feels strong
and sleeps we'll" That's the way
Electric Bitters affect the aged. and
the same happy results follow in ali
cases of female weakness and general
debility. Weak. puny children too
are greatly strengthened By them.
Guaranteed also for stomach. liver
and kidney troubles. by all druggists.
zoe.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
GAVE SERENAOE
FOR ROOSEVELT
CAIRO PARTY ON STR. DICK Fow
LER SANG PATRIOTIC SONGS
WHILE PRESIDENT WAVED
HAT TO THE MUSIC.

A very happy incident of the pres
idential trip from Cairo to Memphis
took place Friday morning when the
Str Dick Fowler with the Cairo party
aboard steamed alongside the Missis
sippi on which President Roosevelt
was a passenger and the Cairoites and
their friends serenaded the president
The whole party sang America
and Dixie lead by MI. and Mrs
Charles o. Patier. while the honored
president waved his hat in tune to
the music with the greatest entha
siasn..
This was only one of the pleasant
incidents of the trip to Memphis
which all who were privileged TO par
ticipate. pronounce as an ideal ex
pefiencc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
DAMAGE SUIT
IN j. S. COURT
MRS. MARY JOSEPHINE WHITE
AKER BRINGS SUIT AGAINST
BIG FOUR RAILROAD
FOR DEATH OF HER
HUSBAND.

The suit OF Mrs Mary Josephine
Whitaker Administrative Of the es-
tate of the late James Whitaker who
was killed by Big Four train at the
Fcrtieth street crossing on the night
Of April Goth, 1905. is being tried in
the L. s. circuit court having been
brought before Judge Francis II.
Wright here yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Whiteaker and his negro drive T
Edward Latham. were returning TO
Willard when the accident occurred
and both were killed.
The plaintiff alleges that there was
no light on the car and that the en-
zine did not blow for the crossing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
GREAT CROWDS
SEE THE CIRCUS
IN SPITE OF RAIN JOHN ROBIN
SONS BIG SHOW TENTS ARE
CROWDED.
GRAND STREET PARADE
Thrilling Wild West Performances
Many Wild and Trained Animals
Good Ridne--Funny
Clowns.

The John Robinson circus were no
daunted by the rain yesterday. TIN
parade came along at the announced
hour and the people We're out to SEE
IT, The street pageant proved a cork
Ter In every sense Of the term The
great Roosevelt parade was the great
est OF its kind and the Robinson cir
Gus has the greatest street pageant Of
its kind. The attendance at the cir,
Gus yesterday afternoon and last night
was large considering the weather.
1t was too damp for real big turn
out. Those who brayed the elements
We're rewarded The exhibition was
clean and snappy 1t presented many
new turns. What there was OF the
old was SO improved that applause
greeted it, The elephants put on
teats that caused spectators TO won.
der. They actually stood on their
heads and danced the "coochee COO.
Chez A trained high school horse
ridden by Miss Irene Schroeder,
young lady born at Mounds,
also executed the muscle dances Of
the far east. recalling the Elks carni-
vals of several years ago. A circus
funny clowns is no circus al
ALL Robinson has his fun fund full
up. The stunt put on where a sup
posed lady spectator bumps into a
jester on her entrance to the show
and turns ON the clown and pummels
aim is so real that people In the seats
are fooled completely The wild west
was thrilling and the daring riding
# the u. S. cayalrymen was the best
ever seen here. The music was en-
and the costumes swell. On
he whole it was a real circus without
'rills or deception. There are none
better The entire outfit is honestly
Gamblers and short pen
~ rascals are not tolerated John
Robinson made big hit here and
will always be welcome i'm Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids win be received at tha
office of the City Engineer of the
City of Cairo, Illinois, until II O'Clock
a. M, Oct 21st, 1907, for paving with
brick and otherwise improving Sec
ond street from the west line OF Ohl1
street to the west line of Washing
ton avenue.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office of the said City
Engineer No. I'LL Commercial ave
nue..
All bids must be sealed. marked as
such and accompanied by cash or a
certified check to he amount Of III
per cent Of the amount CT such bid, as
an evidence of good faith of the bid
der.
The right is reserved to reject ans
and all bids.
W. B. THISTLEWOOD.
City Engineer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
MORE PRAISE FOR
CAIRO 5 RECEPTION
TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
EGYPTIAN HuSTLERS COM
PARE THIS clTY'S TRIESTE
WITH THAT OF MEM.
PHlS.

Mr.. Joseph Poupeney of St Louis
president of the Egyptian Hustlers
organization was in the city yesterday
en- route home from Memphis where
he attended the Waterways c0nven-
ton with the Hustlers' delegation
Mr. Poupeney stated to The Bulle-
tin yesterday that the Hustlefs were
enthusiastic over Cairo's reception
of President Roosevelt and that in
comparison with Memphis taking in
ito consideration the difference In the
size OF the cities. that Cairo's wei,
come surpassed that of Memphis.
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
says regarding the Hustlers:
One fthe liveliest delegations
which has come down to boost the
fourteen foot channel project at the
convention now in session in this
city, comes under the collective cog
nomen, the Egyptian Hustlers. The
members of the society. which is a
social organization of the CONNER
cial Travellers Of Southern Illinois
claiming a membership numbering
some 1000 souls, are all hailed as
i've wires and they have directed
their current along the line of deep
waterways They are fully awake 10
all questions affecting the interest OF
The Mississippi valley and are in
hearty accord with the big move
ment now under debate
Following is a list of the members
present at the convention: Phil G.
Barclay. of Cairo; James Poupeney
St. Louis; W. c. Link, Ewing. H.;
Chas. H. Cox Viucennes. Ind; and
j. C. Burner, of ST. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
FUNERAL NOTICE.

cARMoDY-Died. Sunday, Oct G
1907. Martin Carmody. aged Gs
years.
Funeral will take place this Tues
day afternoon from the residence OF
Thomas Carmody at Twentieth AMI
Poplar streets. Services at ST Pa
riek's church at 1.45 p. m Specia
train from Fourteenth street at 2:i5
Friends are invited T. attend.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
Ministerial Association Met.

The Cairo Ministerial Association
held meeting yesterday morning at
the Presbyterian manse. In the alb
sence of Rev J. r. Tracy, pastor OF
the M f. church. south, who was to
have read paper. plans for Thanks
giving Day services were discussed
and committee was appointed to ar
range for services which will be an
nounced in due time. The next meet
ing of the association will be held
The first Monday in November.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Carbonate Daily Free Press; The
citizens OF Cairo have every reason
t. be proud OF the complete success
attending the Roosevelt Day exercises
Thursday. The occasion was favored
with almost made To order weather
aud every detail of the program CT
the day was carried out almost to the
minute and without a hitchh any
where. President Roosevelt and the
other distinguished guests We're de-
lighted with the magnitude aud pro-
enthusiasm Of the Cairo cele-
bration and the people of Cairo can
vel be highly satisfied with the great
success of the day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Invitations have been received here
to the marriage OF Mr.. ]. Herbert
Stafford. formerly OF Cairo, and Miss
Aileen Hill. which will be solemuized
Sunday, October 9th, at high noon at
the residence OF the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Hill at Browns
vile, Tenn.
Mr.. Stafford during his residence
here was employed as clerk at The
Halliday hotel and has many friends
who will be interested in the fore
going announcement
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
Maoician Comma.

Hull, the great magician who is
said to be as clever as Kellar aud as
great as Hermann Is to give an enter
tainmelt at Armory Hall, Wednesday,
Oct. 9th at b. m. and D. m. for the
benefit OF the Bible class OF the Chris
tan church. j. Bless Cooper, car
toomist. will give lightning sketches
in connection with the magic part OF
the entertainment.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Fowler Bros. engineers and con-
tractors of Centraiia, ILL.,, viii have an
expert in Cairo fer about ten days,
who viii be glad TO look after your
heating troubles and figure new work
in steam and hot water heating. Adj
dress Fowler Bros, Centralia, Ill, or
F. V. Anderson. Al Cross street, Cal.
70, III.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

La Center (Ky1 Advance; The
city was handsomely decorated and
everything passed off smoothly not
a hitch OF any kind The crowd was
estimated at $4,000. thousands Of
whom did not get In earshot Of the
stand. Everybody including the
oolored citizen. saw the president.
Hoopla!
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Fren Henley OF Joliet, who attended
the waterways convention at Mem
pills, is in the city visiting the family
of his aunt, Mrs. NJ. Leuschen, q
Eleventh street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church win give a supper in the
church parlors on Eighteenth street
Thursday, Oct 1oat, at $50 p. m. Adj
mission 50 cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
Ohio Couple Welded.

TIE marriage Of Mr.. Harvey M
Perkins and Miss Carrie Davis, both
Of Columbus, Ohio. was solemnized
yesterday afternoon at the court
house. Rev. S. G. Ohrum officiating.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
WILL RECEIVE BASEBALL SCORES

The Red Cross Drug Store, at Doug
les street and Washington avenue,
will receive the scores from the cham.
pionship ball games today, Tuesday,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
Progressive Euchre.

Mrs. r.. f. Cannon Of ia Fourteenth
street. viii give a enchre Wednesday
afternoon and evening for the benefit
Of st. Patrick's church.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Postmaster A. j. Pickrell, OF Anna,
was in the city yesterday en- route
home from Memphis, where he at
tended the Waterways convention.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Mrs. Frank Cassidy went to New
Madrid. Mo. yesterday to attend the
wedding of Miss Colleen Jackson and
Mr. Hunter which viii be solemnized
Wednesday evening.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
Converts Rantlsed.

Two more converts Of the Carlin
tent meeting were baptized In the
Methodist church of villa Ridge last
Sunday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Birth of a Son.

A son was born yesterday afternoon
to Mr.. and Mrs Orland s. Peabody.
nee Parsons, of 2410 Elm street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

The Epworth League viii give a
social at teh residence Of Mrs Hurt
Fifteenth and Poplar streets Friday
evening. for the benefit of the Shall
dock BOYS school at Quincy. Admis
sion Is cents. Program and refresh
ments.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
CIALANDPERSONAL

Louis has recovered and r expected
TO return home soon,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
OEMONS1RAI| IONS
ALONG THE ROUTE
PEOPLE STOOD IN RAIN WAVING
HATS AND FLAGS AS PRESI-
DENT PASsED-cAPE GIRAR-
pEAu DISAPPOINTED

At nearly every port south of Cairo
the people greeted the presidents
feet with some sort Of demonstration
Great crowds stood on the river fronts
as the boats passed and there were
shouts and waving OF hats and flags
and discharging of guns in some
Places. The president acknowledged
the salutes as well as he could in
passing by appearing on the deck OF
his steamer and doffing his hat. In
several places great crowds stood ii
the rain till the boats passed.
The Dick Fowler's Cairo party. at
one time, got close to the presidents
Loaf and sang America, and the presi
dent appeared and beat time TO the
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs G.. f. Aglen have gone
to Dixon, Tenn, to visit relatives.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Congressman and Mrs. George w.
Smith who arrived in Cairo Sunday
night with the party who attended the
waterways convention at Memphis
returned yesterday to their home in
Mnrphysboro.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08
viii Get Their Money Back.

At the ports above here the people
were not so fortunate as the feet
passed I'm the night. The experience
the Cape Girardeau people had was
not very satisfactory. 1t is told as
follows by the Daily Republican OF
that city:
Harry w. Bridges announced today
10 his creditors that he would make
settlement at the rate OF 81 cents on
the dollar. Mr. Bridges has not ex-
actly gone broke, although his an
nouncement does not sound exactly
right.
It's this way: he collected a con
siderable amount of money to raise
a racket while the president was pass
ing the city yesterday morning at G
o'clock. Teddy passed. at a little be
fore 4 O'Clock and the celebration was
eomewhat spoiled. He beat the band
cut Of bed about 30 minutes. So the
tand didn't blow. Expense curtailed
All the blank shells were not fired.
Another curtailment.
Mr.. Bridges statement Of his af-
fairs is as follows:
Collect rs ...-..--.....-..... $40 90
Expenditure ................. a.. %
Assets left .-........s.-.-..S we 10
After figuring ali morning he ar
rived at the conclusion that all the
subscribers to the fund had some
thing coming to them and further
figuring developed the fact that 81
cents on the dollar could be refunded
Mr.. Bridges makes the announce
ment that any subscriber can get the
amount By calling on him at the city
collectors Office in the court house
II there is any money left by October
10 he will turn it OYER to the Gene
terry association
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

DIR. and Mrs. Nicholas W. Cox have
removed to their new home at Twenty
fifth street and Holbrook avenue, re.
Gently purchased from Mrs. Frank
koehler.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08

Charles r, Braden or Oh Poplar
street who has been Ill IL much bet
ter
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-08


Miss Helen Hartman who has beeu
the guest Of Miss Winifred Cox, has
returned to her home in St Louis.
Miss Ruth Nall Of Clinton, KY
who has been the guest Of her uncle,
Judge a. j. Ross. has returned home
y Mrs c. n, Armstrong who has been
visiting relatives at Shelhyville.
Tenn, is expected to return home to
day.
B Or. +. r, Gordon, who recently I'M
leFwent surgical operation In st.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-08
Odd Fellows at Work.

Last night Lone Grove Lodge,
No. 1852. |. o. O. +. was instituted
at Lone Grove with eighteen mem.
bers. u. II. Weeks was special
grand master at the institution. as
sisted by the grand secretary, l.
u Mason The lodge elected the
following officers G. II Bigbcc. ~
G.. j r. Taliafcrro. V G.. W W.
Winans. secretary. j. s. Cummings.
treasurer. Following this very
pleasant social hour was spent to
the entertainment Of all
Tonight Wayne Lodge. No 250.
I. O. O. r at Wayne will be in
stituted by Grand Secretary l. X.
Mason. assisted by Il. II Weeks.
The growth Of the order during
the present term is something re-
markable and the reports OF grand
officers at the next session OF the
grand lodge. which meets at Sui
phur will be record breakers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-08
WOULD HAVE A HOLIDAY
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 49,
WHEN STATE IS ADMITTED
INTO THE UNION.
F.. B. LUKE
lablishsa 1895 Ardmsrs I.

Ardmore letter carriers would have
Saturday, Nov. l6. made a legal hol
iday, and to secure the same have
passed resolutions calling upon the
proper authorities to proclaim the day
a holiday so that all business may
cease on that day.
L The resolutions adopted at the
eeting held late yesterday afternoon
Fe as follows:
9.At a regular meeting OF Branch
10. 9S5, National Association of Let
Ster Carriers. held on the 7th day OF
November. 1907, the following reso
lutions were adopted:
Whereas, the Indian Territory IL
to be admitted into the union as q
state. Saturday. November 18th
therefore. be Il:
Resolved. That in orde rto prop
erly celebrate the event all post
oGces should be closed for the day
on which President Roosevelt signs
the proclamation, creating the new
state. and
BE II further resolved that the
proper authorities be requested to
proclaim said day as a legal holiday