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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-22
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-22
IN WASHINGTON. ID. c.

Attorney Alexander Cumming, of this city, spent last week in Pittsburg as a delegate from Connecticut, appointed by President James H. Macdonald, at- tending the fourth annual convention of the American Road Makers associ- ation, held at Carnegie hall.
 This week he is in Washington, D. c. On Monday he had an interview with President Theodore Roosevelt. On Tuesday, upon motion of Solicitor-Ge eral Henry M. Hoyt, he was made a member of the United States Supreme court. He is stopping at the New Will lard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-22

Miss Violet R. Miller, artist of Short
 Beach, Branford, was a member of the social committee at the opening recep- tion Wednesday evening at Y. NJ. c. A. building of the New Haven Paint and Clay clubs seventh annual exhibi- ton. Miss Miller, who was recently ap- pointed to the membership of the club,
 has two portraits in the exhibition this
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-22
DIED AT THE soLDIER

DIED AT THE SOLDIERS HOME.
 South Norwalk, March 21.-The re- mains of James J. Gilbert, who died at Fitchs Soldiers home, have been taken to Waterbury for burial. He was a veteran of Company c, Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteer infantry, and was siXty-nine years old.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
RUSSELL
WINS LEGAL BATTLE

Justice Anderson has issued an order
in the case of Howard c. Russell against
the District Commissioners requiring
the latter 70 enroll Russell in Glass Of
the Metropolitan police force at a sal
ary OF $50 a month. Attorney Wilton ].
Lambert represented Russell. Commits
siOner West said yesterday that he was
perfectly willing to have the court ad-
judicate the matter. the question Of the
Increase d RIssens salary resting upon
a techn!calsty IN the law.
The policeman. he said. will be given
the first vacancy and that his back sal
airy Will. II necessary, be made the sub
ject Of a special bill to Congress. Rus
sell claimed that his appointment dated
from January 6. 1903. and that therefore
under the act Of 1906 he was entitled 10
be entered into Glass at the end Of
three years service
AS Russell served for a time as desk
sergeant, the point was raised that he
was reappointed to the force when
transferred to Glass 1. Major Sylvester
said yesterday that he is of the opinion
that but one other policeman is affected
by the ruling of the court in the case
Of Russell
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
WOOD LEGAIEES SUE
TRUSTEES OF ESTATE

\ suit in equity has been filed by At
tcrney A. Leftwich Sinclair for Mary
Moran. Albert l. WOoo. John II. Wood.
William L. Wood, Charles H. Wood.
Blanche Wood Stone. Mary Wood. and
George Wood. against Kate Hazen and
Mary Wood Towne. The petition asks
for the appointment Of a trustee in
place Of defendants 70 execute certain
provisions and trusts created in the
will OF Lexious A. Wood, admitted %
probate November T. 1907
The court is informed that the com
plainants are named as benehciaries IN
Ny. WoOC's viii. and that the sum OF
g 900 and three pieces Of real estate.
each Of The value Of $500. were given
by the will % the defendents, in trust
for the benefit Of the compliments.
1t is explained that the defendants
have renounced the trusts in question
and have fled IN the Office OF the Dis
trict Register OF Wills a paper declining
to carry out the provisions OF the will.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
Brides Millionaire Broth.
er Gives Her Check
for $4,000.

UNION CITY, Tenn. Dec. THE
marriage this afternoon at 2 o'clock Of
Miss Mary Russell Gardner. eldest
daughter of William II. Gardner. and
one of the most popular and attractive
young women in the State. to NJ. R.
Patterson, governor OF Tennessee, was
most elaborate and brilliant affair
The ceremony was attended by promi-
nent people from many States. especial
" the South. The large, old-fashioned
house, Handsomely proportioned and
spacious. was taxed to its capacity with
the guests.
The ceremony was performed by Gov
ernor PattersOn's brother-in-law, the
Rev. Sterling J. Foster, a Presbyterian
minister. OF Birmingham, Ala The
bride wore a travelling gown Of dark
blue tailored broadcloth, with a dark
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
Daughter of Victor Hugo
Lives in Suresnes Asylum;
Spends Time in Sec1usion

PARIS. Dec. IAN action brought by
the publishers. Roonf & Co, against NJ.
Gustave Simon, the representative Of
Mile. Adele Hugo. the youngest daugh-
ter of Victor Hugo 10 decide a question
Of the literary proprietorship of Victor
Hugo's works, has brought to Hight many
details concerning Nile. Hugo
and her mode Of living.
Mile Adele Hugo. who inherited all
the proceeds Of the sale of her fathers
works as her portion of the estate. Is
living In retirement at an asylum in
Suresnes. She IS now seventy-seven
years old, and she entered this asylum
when she was twenty-five. She enjoys
excellent health and walks several times
a day around the extensive grounds.
Her one great delight is music. and
she owes to go to the Theater de FAC
The Washington times., 1907-12-08

See that clerks
have name and adj
dress correct when
packages are to be
sent.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08

blue silk hat There were no attendants.
Miss Leonora Gardner younger sis
ter Of the bride stood near her during
the ceremony 10 hold her bouquet
while the wedding ring was adjusted
Mr. Gardner gave his daughter in mar
riage.
Immediately after the ceremony Gov
ernor Patterson and his bride left Union
City in "a private car for Nashville.
where short stop was made st the
executive mansion before leaving on
their wedding trip East.
Among the guests from a distance
who attended the marriage were the
governors mother and sister. Mrs.
Josiah jefferson and Miss sara Patto--
son: bis brOtEers-in-law and sisters. the
Rev. and Mrs. Sterling J. Foster. Of
Birmingham, Ala, and Mr.. and Mrs.
+. Z. LeWaster, Of Memphis: tine broth
ers and sisters OF the bride. Russell T..
+. D., and w A Gardner. all OF ST.
Louis, No, aud their wives: Mrs :. G..
HuEsackcr. Of Chicago. H., and Mrs.
c. s Fitzpatrick. Of Helena, Ark, and
her auuts Mrs. r. y. Jones. of COlum-
bia. S. c.; Mrs. J. r. ThOmason. OF
Dresden: Mrs. oscar Turner. OF Chi
caEo. H.. and Mrs. ]. 3. Regen, Of Terre
Haute. Ind.
Russell L. Gardner. Of St. Louis. Mo,
a Millionaire, presented his sister with
a check for $4,000 as a wedding present.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
EXPECT TO GET CONTROL
OF PROYIDENT COMPANY

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. THAT the
Philadelphia syndicate which has been
lighting to get control Of the Provident
Savings Life Assurance Society expect
victory within a fortnight was the en-
phatic statement of former Senator
John c. Grady. after the meeting Of the
roard Of directors held in New York
Although the company has agreed to
suspend writing new business until its
affairs have been thoroughly straight
eLed out the Philadelphia capitalists
sar that the company viii be shown to
be I'm a fiourishing condition. As a re-
suit Of the meeting Of the board Of di-
rcctors yesterday a committee Of three
was appointed to investigate the com
pany's tangle.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08

We urge the ad-
vantage Of morning
Shoppin S h & to ge+
ahead of the crowds.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
NEW YORK TENNESSEANS
WILL ENTERTAIN TAYLOR

NEW YORK. Dec. THE Tennessee
Society In New York Will give its third
annual dinner tomorrow night at the
Waldorf Astoria The guest Of honor
viii b. Senator Robert I. Taylor. who
is known affectionately among Tennes-
scans as "Our Bob" President Jacob
Gould Shurnan, Of Cornell University.
and Rufus N. Rhodes, editor of the
Birmingham Evening News, will be
among the speakers.
The entire Tennessee delegation IN
Congress has been invited There will
be 300 guests.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
BOY MISSING FROM HOME
MAY BE ON CATTLE SHIP

George d. fitzpatrick, sixteen years
old, Of 705 Seventh street northeast. has
been missing since Friday afternoon.
and the boys parents fear he has gone
TO England on a cattle ship. George IS
said 70 have left Washing. n in com
pany with three other boys
He told one Of MS companions that
he was going to Baltimore and work
his passage 70 England on A cattle boat
Efforts are being made by the police
10 find some trace or him
The Washington times., 1907-12-08

cllmation. which makes a speciality Of
old-fashioned operas. She has herself
composed an opera which shows decided
musical talent. Her faVOrtte rereatiOn is
70 drive I'm the woods about Suresnes.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
MADE SPECIAL OFFICERS.

Upon recommendation Of Major Syl-
vester. the Commissioners yesterday ap-
pointed John Miller ana William Ken
ney as special officers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
"Ma's New Hushand.r
plays.

The "Topsy' Of Mas New IIus-
hand" Use even more eccentric and
entertaining than the original charac-
ter of tina name ever was. SO at least
several critics say. Dorothy is the
name of the maid of all work, who
figures as the comedienne i'm this
three act musical farce that has beea
crowding houses and turning away
well pleased audiences everywhere it
has appeared. Dorothy is droll iu her
maner, hner talk, and actions and she
is clever in a musical way, besides.
Her comedy song, Jokes, is one of
the musical hits Of the performance.
| nthe duet "A Kiss Genie song,
she also succeeds in raising many a
laugh. Press exchanges agree in stat
ing that Mas New Husband" is about
the biggest laugh maker on the road
this season. No one should miss see
ing Il. al the Cairo opera house on
Friday, Dcc. 2nth.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
GREATEST WORK
Of The TIL. TEACHER CH|I[ R
IS TO MAKE THE PUPIL FEEL
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY
NOTES OF CAIRO SCHOOLS.

In the Decemscr number OF the iii
nois School News Prof, Clendenen OF
the Cairo schools discusses Divided
Responsibility, as follows:
Minister Bryce had occasion in
1SS7-1sSS1SS9 to visit the United
States as an expert of Great Britain
10 study our institutions beth public
aud private Mr., Bryec in bis report
to the British gpyelnmcnt had occa-
sion to approve many things aud
disapprove few or the latter, the
chief weakness he named was corrup-
ton as the bane Of the American Re-
public and menace to The pcrpetuity
OF Americas free Institutions In the
national legislative assembly a lobby
permitted only such legislation as It
favored. Back of this lobby were in
dustrial and transportation corpora
tons of various kinds. In the upper
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
COUNTY TEACHERS.
win Hold December Meeting in III 8
City Tomorrow--lnteresting
PROGRAM.

Teachers ef Alexander county will
gather at the High School IN this city
tomorrow, for their regular December
meeting. County Superintendent
snyder announces the following pro.
gram:
3 a. M, Opening exercises.
9:10-- Business Arith. for this
month, 18th year: Prin. S, e, Colt.
$40 Bookkeeping tfor January
7th year: Prin w A. Kelley.
10; 10--A lesson in Primary Geo
with class; Mrs. Anna Redman.
10:40--A lesson in Elementary
Grammar with CLASSIC Miss Eva
Self
l1;lO- History as Teach 1t; Miss
Laura Milford.
Grammar, Sth Grade with
class;) Miss Ella Hogan.
12:10--Noon.
1:30--E Educational talk; Prin John
c. Lewis.
Educational talk; Prin j,
l.. Parks.
ESQ Educational talk; supt r c.
Clendenen.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
BUILDING SEWER
MAY INTERFERE
WITH TRAVEL ON COMMERCIAL
AVENUE LINE OF STREET
RAILWAY BUT WILL NOT BE
SERIOUS.

IN crossing the street railway traca
on Commercial avenue at Tenth
street il may be necessary to inter
fere with traffic on the street railway
al that point. The overhead tramway
BY which the excavated material is
conveyed back to fill tho ditch where
the sewer has been completed will
stop The operation Of the cars, and II
Ithat Should he decided upon the
street railway company Will be com
PEELED 10 require passengers to
change ears vt that point while the
work Is In progress. Up to last night
Contractor Schilling. who Is binding
the sewer had not notified Superia-
tendcnt Macey. Of the Traction Com.
pany, tf his purpose to cbstruct the
track and ii may be avoided in somc
waH. The sewer will probably be
completed up to the Commercial ave,
nuc line by the end Of this week, and
then the engine which operates tho
overhead railway will be moved to
the easterly side Of the avenue n
the track is Obstluctcd as suggested
BY the overhead track, it win be prob
ably week before 1t will be clear
again fer traffic Mr. Macy says 1t
will not maize much difference to the,
street railway company, but the pub
lie win be inconvenienced for the
time. City Engineer Thistlewoodi
says the matter lies between the
sewer builders and the Traction Com
pany TO determine what can best be-
done Paragraph 40 Of section 2 of
ordinance, No Sc. which provides for
the sewer, declares that theI
work Shall be done under the direc
lion Of the Board OF Local Improve
but II is not likely that this
,ody viii be called into consultation
over this matter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT
Music and Elocution of High Order
Will Be offered--comng Plays
at Opera House.

| The Retz-Nehrbas combination vii
give an entertainment at Cairo High
Isehool tonight-a musical and elocu
| tionary entertainment CT a high order
which lovers of these canoDiing arts
Twin find profitable aud pleasing. One
unique part OF their program is a vocal
duet. Miss Retz playing t3e accompan-
iment and Miss Nehfbas playing violin
obligato. A complete program Of their
will show all the variety anG com
bination Of lour-member music com
.pany, which would include a reader,
a yiolinist, soprano aud an accom-
panist After one year this combina,
tion has not only proved its worth but
has shown a need an 4 demand for
such high grade alliance Of two such
splendid artists.
Demand Creates Supply.
People who want TO Improve the
theater should go to the theater. The
demand creates the supply, but no
amount of supply will create de
maud. There will be good plays and
bad PLAYS according TO audiences at
tending. The play should teach the
ethics OF life by example, 1t appeals
to our better instincts and husbands
our endangered ideals The cry today
is that the play is not what it should
be. Just how great it shall be rests
with the public, that can
come or stay away 1t allows the
stage to be ruled by the vulgar and
he Iicentious, it will get that kind
Of plays. There's no need to say much
about Monte Cristo'' which comes
o the Cairo opera house on Wednes-
lay. December 18th. \
,rhe Dumas play has been before
he public for over seventy years. Its
ldmirers win flock to the theater Just |
IS they have always done in the past |
md with good reason, for Monte |
,risto' Is one of tho bully" good
lays.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13

house, too often We're found senators
owing their eelction to these same
corporate industries.
"The same state Of affairs" Mr..
Bryce said, existed In the Legislative
ccrncils Of many Of the states Mr.
I Bryce placed as the source Of this
state Of affairs to what he termed
the divided responsibility The peo-
lllc voted for and elected representa-
(, tiyes and then acted as though hav-
ling no more interest in legislative
affairs, State representatives elected
u s. senator's by exercising freedom
Of choice or as paid agents OF TIE
lobby, and then rested their interests
al To what was done by the new
senators. The senators of the lobby
made stripe acted ever after as loyal
agents or attorneys for the masters
who made them first; and then if
there was time and no conflicting In
forests The business OF the people had
4 little consideration.
"Thrs we see" says Mr.. Bryce,
"ene OF the houses of the legislatiycs
bodies in the attitude Of serving two
'nlastefa---dNidcd In their Individual
responsibility During the interval
since 1850, the honest observer fails
e note that this state Of affairs has
chanafd. except from the results
which leads us to suspect the matter
bad become worse In the CONNER
cfdl world, divided responsibility
naEc$ nearly all the trouble there Is.
Mon and women accept situations and
give half service and often the neg
lected half causes business failures CT
great casualties.
This doing things by half only may
Dc Observed as the cause of much Of
the teachers hardest tasks. How to
set the boys and girls early to feel |
their individual responsibilities, to
esur3o them fcarlessly and perform |
scm faithfully is the great work Of |
AMERICAS school teachers. SO many |
la children are wholly neglected |
n t,lis matter In their home life, thus
increasing the teachers burdens and |
X SDOnSlDlillles me real teachers
Till not attempt to evade the extra
'Hrden. II is part Of the school
com work to bear all ones duties
y getting the present school genera
icn and those following up to assum-
re and performing its whole respon
fhiiiiy; we may be sure then, the
I'll tho plague spot Of our nation,
VII he up-rooted Undivided re
possibility must become the charac- r
t1istic element Of Americas public
cbGel training for good citl2epshInl
Nd best living. L
TAYLOR G, CLENDENEN, ,
Of City Schools, Cairo. q
Illinois. In
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13

Padueah News Democrat: Georg
Parsons. mayor of Cairo, Is an an
nounced candidate for congress from
that district vice George W. Smith,
who lately died. a special election Is
likely to be held in February by ap-
pointment of Governor Deneen. In a
card to the voters of this district Mr..
Parsons lays down some strong prin-
ciples and declares himself clearly in
diving so lie has . host of friends
aud admirers in raducsh who hope he
viii win the lanor ile-aeuks
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Alexander County
Savings Bank Of Cairo, Illinois, will
30 held at the Directors room in the
above named bank in the city Of
Cairo, Illinois, on Wednesday, Jan.
Gary l. 1908, at 1890 o'clock for the
purpose cf eiecting a Board Of Direc-
tors, and such other business as may
be brought before said meeting.
JAMES II. GALLIGAN,
Cashier.
Cairo, H.. December G. 1907,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Alexander County Ma.
tional EanIl Of Cairo, Illinois, will be
held at the office Of tue said bank
III the city of Cairo, Illinois, on Tues
day, January II, 1908 for the election
Of Board Of Directors and for the
transaction Of other business. Polls
will be open from 10 O'Clock q. IN. To
8 D. m. on said day.
JAMES II. GAIIIGAN,
Cairo, H., December 0, 1907.
Cashier
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13

Southern Illinois Herald: We call
the attention of the public to the
above announcement of Hon. George
Parsons. of Cairo, as a candidate for
congress TO fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Hon. George w. Smith.
Next week we will speak extondedly Of
Mr.. Parsons candidacy and present
some solid reasons for his nomination.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
CAIRO SCHOOL CALENDAR.


Opening Of school, Monday, Sep
,omhar 9. 1907.
Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday
and Friday, November % and 20, 1907
Christmas holiday, school closes
FFiday afternoon December 20. 1907
aad opens Monday, January 6, 1908,
two weeks.
Close of first term. first half of
school year, January "a, 1908.
Opening of second term, second
half of school year, Jan. 81, 1908.
Washington's birthday, Saturday,
February %, holiday
Spring vacation, Thursday and
Friday preceding Easter Day, April
10. 1898
Decoration Day, Saturday, May 80,
holiday
Commencement week, June | to 5,
1908
Closing of school, Friday, June 3.
1898
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
MUCH TALKABOUT
THE CANDIDATES
NEWSPAPERS or TWEMTY.FIFTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CONTAIN COMMENT.
ON FAvoR|TES IN RACE
TO Fin Vacancy In congress =
Thirteen Names Have Been
Mentioned as POSSIBLE
tiles.

! The Carbondalc FREQ Press; A
ililinlber Of our exchanges this week
Imake mention Of probable candidates
for the Republiroa nomination for
congressman OF this district to I'll
the vacancy caused py tie death OF
George w. Smith From the numbes
and quality Of eligibles mentioned as
possible candidates IL is evident there
is not lack Ct good material from
which to choose the party candidate
for congressional representative.
So far the list includes the names
of Senator r. j, McElvain and John
M. Herbert Of Jackson county; Judge
W. a. Wall Of Pulaski county o. J,
Page, Judge w. w. Duncan. and At
torney Everett e Denison, of viii
hanson county: Mayor George Par
sons, Judge w. N. Butler. Judge w. s.
Dewey and Capt. N. p. Thistlewood
cf AleJt1der county; Attorney H.
Clay Homer of Randolph county
The Democratic Marion Pest men
tions still another, 1t says:
Almost every county in the Twenty
fifth Congressional district viii likely
have one or more candidates out for
the Republican nomination for Smiths
successor. Williamson county is sure
to have two, Attorney E. Il, Denison
and Editor Q. j. Page. with the posi-,
bility of Ed Marion Boles warming
mp tue fight with his Individuality
Denison is clean aud capable, if these
cunt for anything in Republican pol-
tics Page has the advantage of hay
ing made the race once against Smith,
put the disadvantages Of having been
defeated. II may be necessary TO set
lie the local matter IN county pri
nary
The Anna Talk: Mayor George |
PARSONS who was about to get after
Smiths office awhile |
Igo Is still In notion Of becoming
congressman, Running for conf
5ress' appeals to him more than be-
ng mayor OF city like Cairo and it |
will take a yoke of oxen and stout |
OK chain to hold him out Of the race
ome exciting times may be expected.
III. Smiths death had hardly been an
ounced before the air was full of pol
les. It will be full OF politics and
vely politics from now until his sue
essor is chosen.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13

Tlse Nicholas Combination Is
tie pest attraction 1T the Cairp High
school. appearing Dec. T.. tomorrow
evening. 1t is composed OF two ex-
ecptinnaily bright and beautiful yonng
ladies. Hiss Josephine Retz. soprano
and reader and Miss Dorothy Ne
hcbas. violiniste and mezzo. These
young ladies have thrilled audiences
wherever they have given entertain
merits and these wao attend the per
leru'snrs At tbe fliea Sr5o"i tunor-
fc~ ar, assured Of = great treat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
m Old Sweetheart.

within the next fortnight jules Muir
RVS production OF the new play deal
ing with life on the plains and en-
titled An Old Sweetheart Of Mine,
viii be seen here. The play was writ.
ten for w. A. Whitecar, who has ere
atcd furore wherever he has been
seen in the leading part. Mr. White
cars last appearance here was as Jack
Lumley in The Mummy and the
Humming Bird"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-13
CAIRO BOARD LIBERAL.

At the teachers meeting Wednes-
day evening Supt Clendonen called
attention to the liberality of the
Cairo Board Of Education in regard
to holiday vacation THAT this year
being two weeks and urged teachers
to get in full time before and after
this vacation as an evidence of APP
preciatiOn The necessity of requir-
ing definite work and all there is of