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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
ILLINOIS GRAIN RATES
ARE GREATLY CHANGED

After months e negotiation. the
Eastern railways and the Illinois line
have adjusted grain rates from points
in Illinois to the Eastern seahoard
and have worked on new schedules
which will become Elective on Apri
l. The changes in the methods Of
rate making for this Territory are
quite revolutionary
For many years the through rate
from p, ints in lllinoi to the East
have been perc ntaees of the rate
from Chicago 10 New York, and The
Eastern and Western lines have been
allotted varying propc lions of thesr
through rates The through rat var
led from 100 10 l25 per cent of the
Chicago rate whether era moved H.
way Of Chicago or through other gate
ways
The Western lines thought they
wers were not getting enough revenue
from their proportion Of the rates via
Chicago and added a plug Of cents.
The lines east through other eateways
ala likewise THIS again making the
rate the anne wheth by Chicago or
interior points
In August 1906 the Big Four and
other lines from Central Illinois tool,
of the plus OF cents. thus making
the rate through other points cents
less to the East than by way Of Chi
cago. I was found impossible to
MAX readmstment without chang
ing the entire basis on which rates
were made.
The new adiu imeOt will be- far
simple than is The one which now
prevails On The perceutag basis
now employed the Illinois lines pro
p IT on OF the rate to Chicago is dir
ferent- according 20 whether the grain
is destined for consumption in Chica-
go. for domestic sbipm ur or for pv.
ro-t. Likewise. the proportion Of tho
Eastern lines depends upon the par
OF the state from which the gain
somer. there being ten diff rent rates
on Illin-is grain from Chicago 10 New
York
On the new basis The Illinois lines
will charge local rates 10 Chicago
varying from ~ TO cents regari.
less Of whether the grain is stineI
for consumption IN Chicago. for d.
nestle shipT.nt or for export and m
rare Of Inc Eastern lines Wiil be D.
cents on export era u and - cents n,
New York on dome tic shipm MS g.
rardless Of what par IT Illinois th-
grain comes from Tho rates from all
points Of Illinois through other gate
ways east viii he the same as those
via Chicago
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
WHAT GEORGE WANTED.

Laura, said George, with an eager
restless yearning in his gaze, may
ask favor OF YOU, DEAR
They had sat in the darkened parlol
for hours, In the eloquent communion
OF soul with soul that needs no artic
uate sound to give 1t language.
But something impelled George to
speak The longing that sureed M
from his very heart must find express
sion IN words Therefore he had
spoken,
What is it, George" she whis'
pered,
1T may involve some sacrifice on
your part, darling But believe me-
Laura it is for the best
What is IT, George she repeated,
in a voice that trembled as II with a
vague foreboding OF coming disaster.
You viii believe me, dearest he
said. with an agitation becoming every
moment more uncomfortable. when
say that am driven to ask 1t by cir
cumstances over which | have no con
troll that | have pondered long over 1t,
and am not acting from hasty I'M
pulse?'
Yes, Yes'' the beautiful young
girl exclaimed, with quiyering lips.
What is 1t you ask, George? What Is
it,"
Darling" he said-and the wild,
mploring look in his face thrilled her
to the utmost depths of her being i
wish You would sit on the other knee
awhile. This one is getting horribly
tired"
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
sumntuous Eirt Part.

All that is good all that is new in
minstreisy: a big show, a great com
pany That is telling it all when YOU
speak briefly Of the Donnelly and ALT
field Magnificent Minstrels, to be seen
al the op ra hon fr matinee and
n gh' Sat rday March 9TH.
With a first part feature entitled
The Evolution of Minsrelsy or Min.
sjrels Tribute to the Twentieth Cen.
fury the D0nnelly and Hatfield Mag.
niiicont Minstrels pr sent a mammoth
spectacle Of brilliancy. north music
and son a creation that startles and .
sumptuous scenic spectacle beautiful
beyond description
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
pfckey and the oldFashioned Giant.

Just wait, he said then, and after
lie had tucked napkin as big as ~
'heets under his chin, he put all the
yiggling things in his mouth at once
md swallowed them at a gulp, 1t was
splendid sight; really magnificent.
still Dickey looked shocked For at
asst he had seen they were chauffeurs
live chauffeurs, and leather coats
md goggles and boots all went down.
Cant YOU cough EN- TIP again? "-he
lsked anxiousB The giant shook his
lead Gone. he sighed He sat silent
or a moment and then, with another
vink-still a very gloomy wink some
low-"Do you know what they were?'
lie inquired
"Chauffeurs,' guessed Dickey sure
Ie was right.
Half right" said the giant, for
lou must put gingerbread first
lought EN- .,om the baker only min
tie ago The wiggles were just on
,hantment
You see explained the guest,
coming back to the bed we've got to
pretend to get in any sort Of book
low Nobody will buy stories with
Dad old-fashioned giants any more and
nobody cares a cent abouf magic harps
nd seven.Ieaguc boots and hens that
az golden eggs. Even the children
urn against us There was boy
FAMED Dickey, an intimate friend OF
nine. who
here the giant gave sob of such
intense misery and Dickey's own emo
ions were so great that Cthe truth
must be roldl Dickey awoke. only
isabel was there. sitting in the giants
I'D place, and sweetiy holding out the
Automobile Demon at the second
,hapter.
But Dickey said very politely that
le didn't wish il Just yet He wanted
think minute more of poor lone
Y. old.fashioned giants, that nobody
would put In books any more, and
hat could only sneak around in
ireams pitifully disguised at chauf.
'eurs Boston Globe.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Poem Born OF InaoinstIon,

AS to the poem How They Brought
the News From Client to AK" Brown
ing said that there was not the slight.
est historical foundation for g. Il
was written while he was making a
Mediterranean voyage, and the long
ing TO escape from shipboard and take
gallop on horseback inspired him
with the idea The distance from
Client TO AK is too great to be made
In the time described by any horse
but an iron one.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
TWO PROMINENT CITIZENS
ALMOST COME TO BLOWS
Difference of Opinion Over lnterurban Street
Railway Ordinance Prompts President C.
0. Patier to Call Mayor Parsons
A ---- Liar
is SO " i

j explaining to him what the commit,
| tees desired and aid him as much ~
possible in embodying the views OF
The committees in the new ordinances
| Two G, inances were TO be prepared
one for the Traction Co. and one fol
| the mterul ban Co and IT was under
God a cording 10 reports given t(
| the public by members OF the commit
/ tees. that these ordinances would
grant o each of the companies d
| franchise fer one track on the pO.
ton of Washington avenue which
Iboth wish To occupy That WAS the
principal poin, of contention all along
and members OF the committees stat
ed Immediately after the conclusion
of the meetings that this point had
been thus decided There were mat
tiers of lesser importance such as
me limits tor beginning and com.
pleting work on Washington avenue,
which were objected 10 as being nm
reasonable. but little doubt was enter
tanned that these points Of differences
would not prove serious obstacles in
the first discuss on
Now, appears chat the representa-
tiyes Of both companies are dispeasel
with he ordinances. The lnterulban
people declare that their ordinance
gives tbem absolutely nothing and
gives everything TO the Traction Co,
Representative of tho iate- company
declare that the ordinance give ey-
erythiug to the lurerurban Co. and
they are also very muCa djspleased
with the document submitted 10 them
L is said that he ordinances are
comprehensive and cover The various
important facts in detail and in their
relation 10 the public interests, I'M
posing many obligations upon the
as to manner Of construct
ion and operation but leaving blank
he time limits for accepting them,
beginning and completing work, etc..
these blanks to be filled by the com
mittees after consulting with repre-
OF the companies.
II i claimed by one who saw both
The ordinances, thar he Interurban
ordinance does not grant that com
pany any absolute rightof-way into
he city. and that it is especially in.
SO far as Washington avenue
Is concerned. He says the Traction
Co. is given a right to construct both
tracks on Washington avenue and use
the same but Id one In trust for tn
nterurban company given length Of
time and if this company shall fail
o purchase the track then the Tract
on Co shall hold il in trust tor any
)ther interurban company which may
De- given permission BY the city coun
III 70 enter he CITY at any time
This presents the main point Of
between he two cDmpal
Is and seems likely to cause much
warm talk before it S finally disposed
IT. Prof Snyder coltends that the
ordinances as drawn represent the de
isiOns OF the committees as noted on
he margin of thG original ordinance.
{ is no eXpe ted that the matter will
ONE up in the council meeting 10.
light in any form, The committees
treets and ordinances Will probab- !
y be- called 10 meet one day this week /
% discuss the two documents and il |
nay be tina a report will be ready for !
he city council ar next weeks meet |
lg
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
OFF|CERSOF CLUBS
HOLD MEETING
COMMITTEE or DISTRICT FEEDER
ALTON MEETS IN cARBONOAEE
TODAY TO ARRANGE FOR
DISTRICT CONVENTION

"A meeting Of the offic RS of tho
District Federation Ct Womans Clubs
win be held al the home of Mrs A. S
Caldwell in Carbonate this morning
at 10 O'Clock Business matters per,
ia ming to the district m citing. to be
held at Cairo next May, will be consid-
cred. Mrs William n Butler of Cairo,
district vice presid nj for the state
federation and president of the dis
trict federation. will attend and this
afternoon will address the members OF
the Wednesday Club at he home o.
Mrs. ]. NJ Johnson. At the noon
hour luncheon will be served the
visiting club ladies at the RE byier
ian church.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
A journalistic Phenomenon.

Hack Writer ton Daily Blowhard)-
Please don't disturb me now, dear,
I've got a column editorial to write
on The Marvellous Success of the
Daily Blowhard. the Phenomenon OF
Modern Journalism
His Wife, only wanted to ask you
for a little money to buy bread and
milk for the children.
ii. W.--Very sorry. my dear, but /
haven't a cent The Daily Blowhard
hasn't paid any salaries for three
weeks--N Y, Weekly
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
ON THE RIVERS

The river marked Sal feet on the
Cairo gauge last evening showing a
rise Of lG feet To- % hours. One year
ago u was 2sl feet.
The Dick Fowler was in port yes.
eldas as usual from 2aducaI and re-
.tun. She hal fai- business.
The Georgia Lee pulled ont for
Memphis yesterday moru.-g
The Stacker Leo will be In port 10
day from Memphis bound for St
Louis
The Russal Lori is coming no the
river with a big tow Of railroad ties
rom whit" aad Arkansas rivers,
loand for JGppa
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
An Appropriate Motto.

Cemetery Sculptor-You wish a
monument to your aunt? Yes. sir, |
knew your dear departed relative very
well, sir She was all her life a board
ing house keeper in my neighhorhood.
Do you wish a motto inscribed on it,
sir?
Englishman-Oh, yes Put hon
Peace to 'er h flashes. N. Y. Weekly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Cause and Effect.

Little Johnny Smith suddenly asked.
startled voice, says d writer in
tverybody's MAGAZINE. Mamma. il
hat bay rum i'm tho bottle on your
able"
Mercy. no dear, she replied.
Oh said little Johnny. Then.
ifier moment S pause. hc added. ro-
icctitclY. "Perbaps that's why I
amt get ms hat OF"
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

In an article in the Rapid Review.
Marie CoreAi SAYS No power human
or divine. can alter the Unborn spirit
Of the purely frivolous femininc-and
one cannot but be amused with ifs de
lights In chffons-its kittenljke pleas
ure In the length and silky appear
ance OF its own tsil-its placid smirk
a its own reflection in the convenient
mirror.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
! THE WEATHER :
: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Yesterday was partly fair with a
maximum temperature Of "a. mini
mum A and 80 at D. m. The All
was bit raw and damp toward even
ing and at IL O'Clock Lass night the
street record was 40.
The vernment bulletin yesterday
reported little rain. but tated that
IAN area of low barometer is develop.
ing over New Mexico and the Texas
panhandle, with cloudiness and threat
ening conditions extending eastward
10 the Missouri and Mississippi val
leys.'
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
A Winter Gs-d.n.

DmSig the winter days when nv
garden lies lonesome and shroudcd
with snow on the great white up
lands. ] remember not alone the sheets
Of color and the general beaufv and
brightness. bat individual fowtrs walk
IN loyeliness through my mind and
seem 10 salute my senses vlfh tEcir
frsgrsn~s -Candzcs = heel
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Nothing But the Truth.

Buncum-My physician tells me
am working 100 hard.
Marks-The NJ d. evidently knows
his business
Buncum-W do You think so?
Marks-I have been comparing notes
with a few Of our mutual friends and
find you have worked us pretty nard
Chicago Daily News
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Women NaVirators.

There are now four women who
have licences 10 navigate the waters
al PiusburE They are Capts Mrs
Mary Green. Mrs Mary Swan and the
Dippold sisters The entire Dirpoid
family now have licenses TO pilot
steamboats,. and tho women have az
served their apprenticeship of three
years in the pilot house and on the
roof 81 Ohio steamers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

What do you think of Daubers pic
lures? Pretty bad aren't tbey?"
Yes and yet / know one man who
thinks them very fine, and who owns
a lot Of them.
Who, for goodness sake?"
"Dauber Royal Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Frsnklin's First Almanac.

benjamin Frauklins first almanac
was issued in 1888. This not only
presented a wide range Of infoFma-
ton. but il was filed with maxms
that made Franklin famous even more
than his valuable services 70 the
American cause in Paris or to science
in the discovery Of electricity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Law q Cast. IN Way.

One Of the objections to railways
IN the minds Of the natives Of India. IL
carriage accidentally with a Parah. be
must violate the religions rule which
bids him keep - steps avsv from the
latter
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Yesterdan.s RIver Forecasts.

The Obi AT Evansville and Mt
Vernon. will con inue rising during
the next 20 10 IS hours At Paducah
and Cairo. viii continue rising duric z
the next several DAYS
The From Floren . 10
the mouth. will coItinue rising during
the next 80 hours passing the .
foot stage az Riverton ana Johnson
Vile tonight OF Tuesday mO.ni-g g.
Ths Missis ppi-F-om Chester -
abov. Cairo. viii continue 10 fall slow
iy during the next 80 hours.
THE Wahash-At Mt Carmel. no
material change durn g the next -
hours
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

Slams teak industry is Handicapped
by The stealing Of elephant Last
resr three firms lost 50 elephants
worth SIS goo gold. Recover or a
stolen animal is rare says fho Tar
Eastern Review. ~ Manila. Hong
Kong and Yokohama
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
CHARLES f. LINNEY.
Section Director.

Rising revers were reported yester-
day as follows. Pittsburg 2-5; Par
kersburg. i1- Cincinnati "a; Louis
vile. oS: Evan sville. %: Mt Vernon.
rs. Nashville. u. Chattsn oga CT
.Guntersv llc as: Florence I q: John
.sonyille IS Paducah. ~. Kansas
CITY as New Madrid. -: Memphis.
n These figures were for IS hour
~E.i5,i- vcztrrday morning
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

Father Time had stopped TO sharpen
his scythe.
Why, exclaimed the Fool Killer,
who was close at hand. you look
thinner than when | met you last"
Father Time laughed
In that case he replied, Il sup
pose you would allude to me as spare
time. Chicago Daily News
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
One Aroument for Good Roads.

One way 20 get a man interested IN
good roads is to get him 70 drive over
country roads as they now are. II he
docs not then become an enthusiast
he must bn blind deaf dumb or lack.
ing H. mental equipment
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
LITTLE BILLEEs IDEA.

] was ois like Jncle Dan.
d tr5 to Ice nicer man
wouldn't let a. little lad
sc without things that We wants bsuS.
But every boy ia sec. I'D say.
hio- tel me what you want today"
Nd fFen Ia give him money. 50
e could buy everything. you Know.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Airy Ouartrra

First Skipper-Helo, there Haven't
seen you in long time Where are
you living?
Second Skipper-Oh, we have larger
apartments in a piece of Swiss cheese.
Detroit Free Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

They an have had the grip a.
home sighed 'he lille sfe7o--spher
Tho supports The family They are
all vel nov. though h1t Isthe- He
s'Vavs axes longer 70 gef Owe eveTv
hing than anybody sisa-hn'z =
darrp4 '7zv"
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Look sa.k uron Iruths.

We are wont 10 look forward 10
troubles with fears Of what fhry will
inhict but back upou them with won.
der Al what they have saved us from.
-Womans I.ifc
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

Drill Sergeant tat the top of his
voice When give the command
Halt" you Will bring the foot -hlch
IS on the ground 10 the side Of the
one which is in the ab. and remain
motion less!
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Mashlnaton Forecast.

Washington, March 4-ll4LlNOlS-
Rain or snow Tuesday. Wednesday
probably fair with colder in the eN-
IRENE south Light to fresh, west 70
northwe4t winds.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Millinn 70 ohline

Angry Fathcr-liuU dare YOU show
your face here again Young man?
fussy about r. The next time I cali
I'll wear a veil-Chicago Daily News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Enounh for Him.

Dandy-So you were snOwbound out
west How horrible,
Jim-NOt much, The buffet car
and two pretty girls were attached 10
the train-Dctroit Free Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

The Bulletin is the only Cairo news
paper that regularly makes a circula-
ton statement for the benefit OF ad-
veriseT-.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

Results is what the advertiser wants
and that is what he gets when he
places mis- advertising in the Bul-
letin
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

Friends Of the Bulletin are request
cd 10 send OF telephone items 10 this
Office
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Ell E M hi
ia M M M
M III @ -
M Ia FL III
Do You See the Penumbra7

other a hay penumbra may he seen.
Z. however. attention is concentrated
ipon one Ct the spots. says the Chicag
Daily News, it disappears. though the
)ther remain visible.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
Forecasts For Today.

r OFtCdSlS FUT VudJ'
Cairo and vicinity; Showers,
Illinois: Probably showers.
Kentucky aud Tennessee; Probably
showers and warmer
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

The cause of this trouble was, as
stated. an honest difference Of opn-
ion as to whether or not the two or
dinances relating To the street railway
franchise on Washington avenue, as
submit ed 10 the represea tatiFes Of
he companies for consideration, CON
form 10 the agreement made by the
committees al their two meetings
5eyeral weeks ago As Is kn3wn, the
commit ees had before them two ordi
lances submitted by the Cairo Tract
ion Co. and the Southern Illinois In
'erurban Co They held secret ses-
sio1s TO go over them and discuss
hem in the hope Of reaching some
agreement as to The contentious be-
ween the companies II IS said
they took the Traction Co. ordinance
and went over il section by section.
and changed each section TO suit their
views Alderman S.yder was secre-
tarv Of the meetings and he was di
,ected Ia note on ,he margin. oppO-
site each section. what the commit.
tees amendments We're When the
committees adjourned. resolution
was adopted that Alderman Snyder 20
with The ordinance 'o Judge Lansden,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
A Specialist

Knickcr-Y0u say yoHr son is a
contractor What is his special line?
Bocker-Debrs- Royal Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05
OPTICAL ILLUSION.

How the Eye Sees What Is Not Real
~ There.
A curious optical illusion is TO be
seen in the accompanying figure At
he places where the white strips sep.
lrating the black squares cross each
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-05

The street railway franchise mater
whj-n has been before the peoples
! renres entatiyes for some time past
I with varying aspect was the subject
of more heated controversy yester-
day morning than il had yet been az
any time The scene occurred a the
corner OF Eighth street and CONNER
cial avenue in front Of the Alexander
County National Pank and the princi.
pals were two prominent citizens. II
was street talk very soon after and
the story was enlarged as il Travelled
The truth seems 10 be that Mayor
Parsons. Aldermen Snyder and Burke,
.C. 0. Patier. President OF the South
ern Illinois lnterurbau Co. Guy +.
E.chenberger and Capt TnistleWood,
directors of the company were en-
gagged in discussing he ordinances
submitted TO the two companies, as
prepa. ca by Judge Lansden. The
gentlemen representing the lnlerur-
ban Co. expressed their dissatisfied
ion very emphatically. declaring that
II was not all what they under
stood the committees on streets aud
ordinances had agreed upon The
mayo. and Alderman Snyder held a
contrary view and stated their views
TO that effect Mr. Patier insisted
hat there was a difference aud ac-
cused the mayor Of debating the or.
dinance to Judge Lansden. The may.
yr denied that he had seen the Judge
at all since the committees meeting.
This seemed TO arouse Mr. Patier and
he exclaimed Il believe Won are a
liar
Noae of the other members Of the
parry had looked for any such violent
outbreak and were startled The
mayor turned red and white in sue
cession and started for Mr. Patier.
saying: If you call me that III
knock you down
Capt. Thstlewood stepped between
the two men and the others also inter
fered in the interest of peace. Elk
followed and Mr. Patier
took back what he had said. Both
men shook hands before the party
broke up ami seemed to be anxious
o let the mattet pass out Of mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-07
MORGAN SUSPECTED.
Wall Street Does Not Believe He Went
to Vanderbtlt's to Play Whist.

New York, Dec. THE Journal of
Commerce this morning says:
]. P. Morgan, William K. Vanderbilt,
George w. Perkins, and number of
other we'll known financiers held a con-
ference on Thursday night at Idle Hour,
Mr.. Vanderbilt's country place at Oak
dale, I. I. 1t was stated by a member
of the party last evening, that the oc-
casion was entirely a social one and
that nothing occurred more important
than a hand of bridge whist" There
were no ladies present.
Wall street does not place much faith
in reports that Mr.. Morgan had gone
to Oakdale merely for a hand of whist
Among the various explanations,
guessed at were that the conference
was in regard to New York Central af-
fairs and the placing of the new equip
ment loan. 1t was also suggested that
the conference might have some con-
nection with Hill-Harriman affairs The
fact is recalled that a very few years
ago, Mr.. Morgan and a number of i'm
portant f1nanciers went to PHILADELPHIA
ito inspect Mr.. Widener's art gallery
according to the official explanation. A
few months later it, developed that the
formation of the International Mer-
chant Marine company, the Morgan
Steamship combination-was the real
business Of the visit.