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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
YOUNG WOMAN
DIES At HOSPITAL
MRS. NORA A. HOWELL or DEx-
TER, MO-. PASSED AWAY
AFTER SURGICAL
OPERATION.

Mrs. Moran A. Howell, aged "a
years. died at St Mary's Inframry at
1920 O'Clock yesterday morning after
serious surgical operation
The decedent's husband Mr. George
Howell, was at her deathbed and &C.
companied the remains to Dexter yes.
terday afternoon leaving at 1929
o'clock via tie Iron Mountain rail
road MIR Howell is connected with
the Walters Orig company at DeX'
ter.
The remains were taken charge Of
nv Burke & Blaine the unlertakers
who made al arrangements for send
ing the remains to the family home.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
LIllnols eanker PregIdes.

AT tho annual convention Of the
American Association Oh Bank Clerks
now In session at Detroit, F r. Gran
dall is presiding as president. Mr..
Crandall IS assistant cashier of the
National City Bank of Chicago. one
Of the younger, but most substantial
and popular financial institutions Of
that city Mr. Crandall will be re-
membered as being in attendance up
on the meeting of Illinois State Bank
ers held in this city in May at which
time he made many friends locally
fer himself and his institution.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
BURIED TEMPORARILY
Remains Of Man Killed BY Negro
Buried Yesterday BY Direction
Of Coroner.

The remains o. Patrick Dougherty
the stranger who was killed by a
negro on Commercial avenue over a
week ago. were buried yesterday DIR.
NcNanus received word after long
ehcrf. from his brother aai niece the
former in Allegheny Pa and the
litter at Seneca w Va directing the
burial They wrote that owing IN the
strikes and other conditions Ct would
Dc impracticabie 10 have the remains
sent east at present and That they
world have them disinterred and
brought home when conditions we're
more favorable.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
Yesterdax,s RIver Forecasts.

The Ohio at Evansville and Mt.
Vernon, will begin rising within the
next "a to So hours and continue ris-
ing CT 8 days At Padueah. will re-
main about stationary or fall slowly
during the next Sc hours. At Cairo.
will remain about stationary or rise
slowly during the next As hours. then
fall.
The Tennessee from Florence TO the
mouth. not much change during the
next &c hours
The Mississippi from Chester to
Cairo will continue rising during the
next 30 hours.
n. NJ. CUNNINGHAM,
Observer
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Council Chamber, Cairo, Illinois, Az
gust 10, 1907.
lsacona Regular Meeting.l

Present: Hon. George Parsons,
mayor, and the following named Al
dermen: Davis Ferguson, Koehler,
Wagner, Meehan, Nellis, snyder This,
tlewood and Thomas.
Absent: Aldermen Bourgeois, Burke,
German, Kelly and SculIin.
Minutes.
Alderman Meehan moved the min
utes of last regular meeting be APP
proved without reading. The motion
was adopted unanimously.
Reports Of Committees.
The board of local improvements
presented an ordinance entitled "An
ordinance for the improvement OF
Sycamore street, from the east line
of Washington avenue to the north
inc OF Thirty-fourth street, in the
city OF Cairo, county Of Alexander
and state OF Illinois, by the eonstruc-
ton therein Of a yitrified tile pipe
sewer and house connections, Wit
rified brick pavement and brick catch
basins and combined concrete curbs
and cutters. and for the levy and col
lection Of a special tax upon contgu-
GUS property to pay for the said I'M
provement." which ordinance was &C
companied By the itemized estimate
of the cost Of the proposed improve
ment as made by the president Ct the
said board over his signature and hY
the recommendation Of the board for
the adoption of the said ordinance.
The ordinance was read at length the
first time and. on motion of Alderman
Magner. referred to the ordinance
and street committees.
The board of local improvements
presented an ordinance entitled AN
ordinance for the Improvement Of
Poplar the east line of Washington
avenue TO he south line Of Thirty
fourth street. in the city Of Cairo,
county Of Alexander and state OF I'LL
nois, by the construction therein Of
a vitirihed tile pipe sewer. from
Twentieth street To Thirty fourth
street, a yitHfed brick pavement an !
brick catch basins, also house con
nections and combined concrete eurbs
and cutters. and for the levy and col
lection of a special tax upon contigu-
Gus property to pay for the said Inn
provement." which ordinance was ac
companied by the itemized estimate
Of the cost OF the proposed improve
ment as made by the president Of the
said beard over his signature and by
the recommendation of the said boaclI
for the adoption Of the said ordi-
nance The ordinance was read at
length the first time.
Alderman Snyder moved that The
petition OF property owners on sal
street heretofore presented TO tho
council AID sabled be taken from the
table and that it together with tn
ordinance just read be referred tol
the ordinance and street committee.
The motion vas adopted
The street committee reported
recommending that crossings b.
placed across THirtyfrst. Thirty-sec-
end. Thirtythird. Thirtyfourth and
Thirty fifth streets on east side q
avenue; across Thirty
fifth and Thirty sixth On west side 81
avenue and across Twel-
tyninth street on east side Of Elm
street
Alderman Magner moved the report /
be received and recommendations
-cneurred in. The motion vas adopt
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
Not Adjourn Today.

The board of county commissioners.
sitting as a beard of review viii not
adjourn today rs was anticipated, be-
cause a great deal Of new business
has come up which calls for their at
tention Under the law they may puk
IN all this month in the work Of
equalization and 1t seems likely that
they will do so.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
Died IA 81. Louis.

A. Gus Glasco. of Mound City, for
merly Of Cairo, died Wednesday in 81.
Louis after undergoing surgical
operation for appendicitis The de-
eedent was the proprietor Of moving
picture show at Mound City where he
had resided with his family for about
Six weeks. The funeral will be held
at Anna today
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
The WEATHER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


n trace of rain fell during the day
and the sky was cloudy all day the
sg yernment bulletin reported measur-
able rain from eleven points, none
Heavy. The extremes Of temperature
3were 90 at Jacksonville, Fla, and AZ
$nt Vfnnenncca.
The Washington bulletin dated Az
gust 10. SAYS that for the week ending
on that date Cairo had an excess ~
temperature Of / degree per day and
for the season since March ! de.
ilciency vi Oh degree per day III
rain fall Cairo had an excess 81 IA af
Ill inch for the week, and Of l.9 inches
fof the season.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
A Fish Feast.

A fine twelve pound pickerel was
served to a number Of gentlemen aF
Hanks Bowery last night, after the
manner which has made Mr. Goethe
famous as a caterer. II come from
pr Morrison who caught it in one
of the popular fishing resorts Of Wis
eonsin. The doctor and Messrs i. p.
Cochran and w. N Mattox went there
together. The two last named gentle
men returned several days ago and re-.
port having had a fine time. The
doctor will be back today or tomof
row.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
WILL DELIVER
AN ADDRESS
MRS. ALEXANDER WELDON OF
CAIRO. VICE PRESIDENT OF
ILLINOIS RE6EkAH AS
sEMBLY GOES TO
KENTUCKY.

Mrs. Alexander Weldon. vice presi-
dent q the Illinois Rebekah Assembly
has been invited 10 deliver an address
before a Rebekah assembly at Folsom.
dale. Ks aad viii leave for that
place this morning going via Paln-
cab She will be accompanied BY
Mrs. isaac WaIder
Mrs. Weldon is an enthusiastic
worker for the order and is making
most efficient officer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

The season of 19071g0S will open at
Inc Cairo opera house August 18th
whom the attraction viii be IA Girl Of
the Streets The next two attrac,
tions win he "A Daughter OF Judea,
August 29th and Babes in Toyland, ?
August 3lst.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.

Cornell Chamber Cairo. Illinois.
August Q. 1907
Especial Moetinr1
Present. Hon. George Parsons.
mayor, aud the following named alder
men: Davis. Ferguson. Magner. Nee
han. Snyder Thistlewood Thomas.
Absent; Aldermen Bourgeois Burke.
German, Kelly. Kcctier. Ne,iiz Seal
In.
There beiHg no qaorrn pFosant
Alderman Meehan moved to adjou1-
The motion vas adouted.
The council then afisrInei.
ROBERT A. HATCHER.
City Clerk
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

Mrs. Mary Howell, Of Dexter, Mo,
died at ST. Mary's lnflrmary at 10
o'clock yesterday morning after a
long Illness The remains were taken
charge OF by Burke 4 Blaine, the IN
,lertakers, and sent to the home Of the
decedent yesterday afternoon
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23
chean Amusement Furnished.

New York city IS making a marvel
Gus growth in the direction OF cheap
amusements. There are now 400 cent
five cents and dime places Of enter
tainment where there was not one ten
years ago
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

Cairo Opera House-"Girl Of the
Streets" viii be presented at the
Cairo opera hons on Wednesday
Aug. 18th. The comedy comes with
the glitter and eclat Of It's New York.
Boston. Chicago. and St Louis en-
eageents. Those who witness the paw
viii find iu + scenes that are likely
to be remembered Tor many Jays. One
OF these IS Harlem river and the Sis
pension bridge. showing New York
city illuminated in the distance
Among others is the counterfeiter's
den. Sing Sing prison. the black
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

New York city's surface. elevated
and subway railroad system receives
daily average Of one and one-quar-
ter cent from each inhabitant OF the
city.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


The Ladies Ala Society of Calvary
Baptist church wlllmcet this afternoon
81 the home Of Mrs Eta Stout 1908
Elm street
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-08-23

fiasNo w tAtta3-' eA0 AfuiL IL iiiDAllIi
was adopted by the following vote
Aye Davis. Ferguson. Kcehler. Ma.
ner. Meehsn, Nellis. Snyder. Thistle.
wood and Thomas q Nay-None.
The board Of health reported recon
mending that the claim Of Mir. f. A.
Smith for s5oe 90 for the privilege o.
dtmping filth on his ground fer Z e
year 1907. be not allowed.
The above claims were accom-
raniod by a communication from Mr..
Smith requesting the council. board
c. health and newspaper representa-
tiTes TO visit the ground referred to
and Suggesting that some other ar
be made 10 dispose Of the
eli garbage
Alderman Neiiis moved the repcrt
Of the beard of health en- the above
bin be -eceived and recommendations
coucurTcd in.
Alderman KCehler moved to amend
hv adding that M Smith be informed
tat the board OF health n&s investi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
BUILDERS AND THEIR MODELS.
Theme of Address by Mr.. w.
Andrews Before Y. M. :. A.

Builders and Their Models was the
subject of an address by w. E. Andrews,
auditor of the Treasury Department. hold
ing the attention of a large audience in the
gymnasium of the Y. NJ c.. A. building yes
terday afternoon.
1T is frequently said that we are the
architects of our own fortunes Mr.. An
drews declared 1T is also asserted with
equal emphasis that there is a divinity
which shapes our ends. rough hew them as
We may. Amid the diversified pursuits of
life men and women individually. and ma
tons well. follow limitations, desires
and purposes in an almost infinite number
of directions. Each one. however builds
for himself his Cwn character. determines
his own fortune and fixes his own destiny.
Some seek the broad, fascinating fields of
commerce In the fond hope of securing
great wealth. Others with similar hopes
seek the great lines of transportation over
land and sea. Others turn with delight
to the quiet realms of literature, philoso-
ply and art. Others. thoroughly imbued
with the spirit of humanity. devote their
lives to theology and philanthropy, while
others seek the realms of law and politics.
Under such circumstances their chosen
models are held constantly in view
The influence of Christ through His char
acter and His teachings. has been felt
through the ages a model toward which
humanity has been developing, he pointed
out Thus the march of Christian civiliza-
ton. under that influence has seen the
progress from slavery to freedom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
ILLICIT SALE OF COCAINE.
Quartermaster Sergeant Of Marines
Fined One Hundred Dollars

Horace J. Robson, quartermaster SER
geant at the marine barracks, dressed in
Uncle Sans uniform, was arraigned be-
fore Judge Kimball in the Police Court this
morning on a charge of violating the phar-
macy law In selling cocaine without a
written prescription. The Judge decided
from the evidence that the marine was
guilty. and sentenced him to serve six
months in Jail and to pay 500 fine, or serve
six months additional. Robson began his
term of service this afternoon.
Cans of the drug. it was testified, were
found in the prisoners possession when he
was arrested by Detective Vanzant. The
matter was brought to the attention of the
police authorities when cocaine began to
disappear from the supplies of which Robi-
son had charge, and Detective Vanzant.
who Is assigned to prosecute violations Of
the pharmacy law, was assigned to investi-
gate. He obtained witnesses who purchased
the drug from Robson, and arrested 1.obi-
son.
The government authorities have made a
request for the custody of Robson when
his civil punishment is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
GATHERING OF cHURcHMEN.
Clergy and Laymen at st. Ignatius'
Church, Baltimore.
ecial Correspondence Of The Star.


BALTIMORE, Md, April I, 1907.
ST. Ignatius Catholic Church. this city, was
the objective point for large number of
distinguished clergy and laymen of Wash
ington. Baltimore and other cities today,
when the golden jubilee of the church was
celebrated. This edifce is one of the most
distinctive churches in Baltimore, and has
a further claim to interest through the fact
that Loyola College, which has trained STU
dents from Washington, and has also had
students on it's rolls representing every
other important center in the country. was
founded few years before the church. 1t
was to this edihce that the students of the
college went to participate in religious de-
votiOnS.
At the solemn high mass today Cardinal
Gibbons presided in "cappa ma gna,' which
In Catholic Church law means presiding
prelates in attendance carried the pontifical
cross. The solemn high mass was cele
brated by Bishop Thomas D. Bevan
of Springfield. Mass. former profess
was preached by Bishop P. J. Donohue
of Wheeling. w. Va. Rev. Francis P
Doory of Elkridge. Md, acted as master Of
ceremonies. Solemn vespers was sung
this evening by Rev. Joseph H. Hansel-
mann, the provincial of the Society of Je-
sus, and Rev Timothy B. Barrett. profess
sor in Woodstock College, occupied the pull
pit.
in the sanctuary with spring flowers and
a myriad of electric lights entertwined with
the blossoms and foliage Admittance was
by card. =
addition to those already mentioned, were
Very Rev. David Hillhouse Buel, s. j.,
president of Georgetown University, Wash
ington. D. c.; Rev. ]. A. Burns president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
News of Kensington and Vicinity.
al Correspondence of The Star.

special correspondence OF Inc star.
KENSINGTON, Md. April g. 1907
The annual congregational meeting of the
Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church was
held Thursday evening, when officers were
elected for the coming year.
Mrs. j. f. Crawford is visiting Mrs
Dyson. at Laytonsville, Md.
Miss Victorine Surratt and Miss Clara
Tonroy of Baltimore are visiting Mrs.
Alfred S. Dalton. on Connecticut avenue.
Miss Alice Elizabeth Hepburn of Garrett
Park has returned after spending the Eas-
ter holidays at Leesburg.
DR.. Bohrer of Garrett Park has purchased
two lots in the Park, and will shortly erect
buildings.
Mrs Evans of the municipal civil serv-
ice of New York is visiting Mrs. Gurley of
Garrett Park.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
and Presbyterian churches will be held
Wednesday.
Mr. Harry Armstrong has left to take
charge of the patent office exhibit at the
jamestown exposition. Mr.. Armstrong will
remain there for the summer.
Mrs Merritt o. Chance and son, Gordon,
Illinois and st. Louis.
Miss Mary Ann 1sherwood has returned to
her home at Derwood after spending the
winter months in Kensington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred s. Dalton celebrated
their eighth wedding anniversary last
Thursday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
HUNDRED PRoBATIoNERs.
Flower Day Among Children Under
Supervision of Juvenile Court.

Over 100 children who were placed under
probation by Judge DeLacy in the Juvenile
Court gathered in the court house yester-
day afternoon and Saturday afternoon. in
the monthly assembly. Talks were given
to the boys by Judge DeLacy, Chief Pro-
baton Officer Zed H. Copp and the assistant
probation officer, Miss Gertrude Darwin.
One of the interesting features of the
meeting was the awarding of prizes for
the best flowers presented by the children.
Several months ago Mrs Fred T. Dubois.
wife of Senator Dubois gave each of the
children on probation a flower bulb She
told them how to plant the bulbs and then
promised to give some prizes to the boys
growing the best plants. Yesterday was
the flower day and it developed keen con-
test, although many mishaps were reported
by the probationers In their first garden
experiences.
IT thought it was an onion and 1 ate it,
said one little urchin. when asked why he
had not brought a plant.
The prizes were pocket knives. and they
were awarded to William Lowen, Walter
Burris and Jesse Gilbert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
In Colored Churches.

The last quarterly meeting of the con-
ference year was held at Metropolitan Zion
Methodist Church. D street southwest, yes
terday. 1t consisted Of three services. The
presiding elder, Rev. NJ. L. Blalock, of
Harrisburg. Pa. preached at IL o'clock
am, and again at 7:45 o'clock pm. Dr. p
A. Wallace. the pastor, opened the services
and offered the first prayer. At O'Clock
pm, the pastor again opened the services,
ana after singing by the audience he Of
fered prayer. The presiding elder then in
troduced Rev. Daniel Landin, who preached
the sacrif1cial sermon. Rev. DR.. NJ. w.
Clair of Asbury M. e. Church. who was to
have preached the sermon, offered the sec
ond prayer. and the holy communion was
administered.
At Galbraith A. M. e. Zion Church four
services were held. Rev. 8. L. .Carrothers
preached. Rev. Logan Johnson, presiding
elder of the West Washington A. NJ E.
Zion district. at o'clock preached a SER
mon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
ANOTHER CAUSE OF DISPUTE.
Canadian Minister Of Fisheries
CHARGED With Bad Faith.

Secretary Root has received letter from
Senator Proctor of Vermont protesting
against the action of the Quebec authorities
in licensing SEEMING in Mssissquoi bay, part
of Lake Champlain, in alleged violation Of
promise to the contrary. which is said to
have been made last year by Jean Provost.
minister of fisheries at Quebec. The mat
ter will be called to the attention of the
British ambassador. Mr.. Bryce, when he
returns to this city.
At the State Department it is stated that
this is one of the many questions continual
ly coming up along the boundary waters
between the United States and Canada and
which the department is endeavoring to
find some method of adjusting and dispos-
Ing of. 1t appears that the people on both
sides are continually finding fault with
each other, and that frequently the COM
plants have been we'll founded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Society of Religious Education.

The meeting of the District department
of the American Society of Religious Edu-
cation was held Saturday afternoon in the
McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church,
at which Judge George w. Atkinson of
the Court of Claims presided The sub
ject for discussion was Young Folks at
Home.
Miss Edna Barrows, student in the
Normal School, read a paper on 1.-THE
Young Lady in the Home" and w. C. Van
Wick of the George Washington Univer-
sity spoke on The Young Man In the
Home" Miss Barrows and Mr.. Van
Wick had been selected by the faculties
of their respective institutions as espe-
cially qualified to discuss the subject.
DR.. j. f. Gilbert. secretary Of the So
ciety, spoke on Brothers and Sisters at
Home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News of Mont
gomery County, Md.

ROCKVILLE, Md. April 8, 1907
Mrs Mary Robinson. wife of Burton N.
Robinson died about 6 o clock yesterday
morning al the home OF her daughter. Mrs
Joseph w Buck, at Kensington- Two
daughters Mrs Myers Reynolds of WASH
ingtOn and Mrs. Buck. survive her. Mrs
Robinson had been resident of Kensngton
since last fall. Funeral services will be
held at the home of Mrs. Buck at o'clock
this afternoon. and tomorrow the remains
will be taken to Milton. Del. the former
home of the deceased. fo- interment.
\ few days ago Mr.. Clinton L. Creamer
and Miss Agatha NJ. McCrossin, both of the
vicinity of Travilah. this county. visited
Washington and were married by Rev. j. Is.
Mclaughlin.
Col Washington Bowie of Baltimore was
the guest yesterday of his daughter. Mrs.
Lee S. Dorsey.
Mr.. willis r. Burdette has announced
that he will not be a candidate to succeed
himself the chairman OF the republican
county committee. position he has held
for the past four years.
The young gentlemen of Olney and vicin-
3tv gave a dance last Friday evening IN
Grange Hall a Olney. 1t was a largely-at-
tended and enjoyable affair Mr.. Hills Rob-
ertson was chairman of the committee OF
arrangements.
The list of candidates for democratic
tominations continues 10 grow. Clarence
NJ Griffith of Clarksburg has announced
that he would like to represent the county
in the house OF delegates. Mr.. Louis b.
Schoil of GAINESVILLE district will. 1t Is I'M
derstood be a candidate for the nomina-
Hion to succeed himself as member OF
the house of delegates John T.. West has
announced his intention of making a fight
for one of the nomination for judge of the
orphans court. and Judge Remus r. Darby
of Buck Lodge will ask for denomination.
For county commissioner from the third
collection district Mr.. Charles NJ. Villa ms
of Poolesville district Is the only aspirant
~ no has made known his ambition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-08
Gua ranteed
| Sewing Machines.

01oN,1 t. have on sale our
4 III Ill new line OF High
NNAl grade Sewing Ma
chimes, and would like
to have those who contemplate
purchasing machine call and ex-
anime this new stock. The wood
work this season is of much bet
ter quality and richer in appear
ance. The attachments, being con-
stantly improved upon, show the
latest inventions for tightening the
work and enabling you to do much
better sewing And every machine
is guaranteed for ten years, and
guaranteed to be in perfect order
when sold. We have sold so many
of them that we know their good
ness-and we know they will cause
you no worry.
We mention the following mod
els:
"W. & L." $3.50.
"Eldredge Automatic" $500
and $4,000.
"Eldredge Rotary" $500.
Capital" $3.50.
Hand Machines, $500 to $40. 50.
Attention is called to the
white" high-grade machine
that we have recently placed in
stock. 1t has a well-established
reputation for lightness of running,
simplicity of construction and ex-
cellence of work
Our demonstrators will be pleased
to show the merits of these ma
chimes and to give practical dem
onstrations of their worth.
Satisfactory arrangements can
be made at the department for par
tial payments.
Second door. q.