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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
INVITATIONS TO BE IN CAIRO
ON ROOSEVELT DAY ACCEPTED
BY MANY DISTINGUISHED men
Mayor Parsons Visit to Oyster Bay Most Salts.
factory--Details of Cairo Demonstra-
tion Agreed Upon

Mayor Parsons returned yesterday
from the east. whore he had been on
a flying trip 10 see the presidents sec
ietary Mr., Loeb, In connection with
1.-THE formers visit here In October.
The mayor says he reached New
York last Thursday morning aud tele-
Ehoned TO Oyster Bay at once asking
when he could see Mr., Loeb. The
latter answered that a train would
leave New York at 10 O'Clock and he
would be pleased to see the mayor at
once. The conference with Secretary
Loeb was In every way satisfactory
III the mayor The details OF the
Cairo demonstration were gone over
and with some slight changes sug
gested By Mr.. Loeb, were approved
MI Loeb said the president had ex-
pressed himself as pleased with bic
prospective visit to Cairo, feeling
sure it would be one Of the pleasant
est incidents Of his trip.
The mayor says according to sng-
gestions BY Secretary Loeb the pro-
cession will be made up about as fol |
lows;
Decatur band Of 81 pieces. Forth |
Regiment, |. y. O.. Presidents car
rage containing the president Sec
'etary Loeb. GOV Deneen and Mayor
Parsons, the second carriage win con
ain the presidents physician Dr.
aixie, and several Of the presidents
attendants. then carriages containing
he governors of states, members Of /
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
A Great city is a Great Solitude.

But little do men perceive what
solitude is. and how far 1t extendeth;
for a crowd is not company. and faces
are but gallery OF pictures, and talk
but tinkling cymbal. where there 10
no love. The Latin adage meeteth 1t
little: magma civitas. magma soil
'tude; because in great town friends
are scattered, 80 that there is not that
fellowship for the most part which is
In less neighborhoods; but we may 60
further and affirm most truly that it Is
a mere and miserable solitude to want
true friends. without which the world
is but a wilderness; and even in this
sense also Of solitude, whatsoever In
the frame of his nature and affections
is unfit for friendship, he taketh it Of
the beast and not from humanity
From Bacon's Essay on Seeing Wise"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
A HOPPING Match.

A match, 20 hops for ten guineas.
took place at Loughborough. Lelces-
tershire, between James Shipley, of
Nottingham, and person named
Moore, of Leicester. 1t was very
closely contested, so much so that
bets Of four to one were laid and TAX
en- on each side The match, however.
was won by Sbipley. On measuring
the distance It appeared that Shipley
had hoped Is yards nine or ten
inches and Moore something more
than 10 yards. The latter was 10
have run against Shipley on the same
day, i40 yards for 40 guineas. but de
clined. and in consequence forfeited
HIS deposit-From an English Sport
ing Magazine OF 1897
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

I
| Senator Hopkins writes: ! have
yorr kind invitation TO be present al
tile time that President Roosevelt
viii be in the city OF Cairo. II will
afford me great pleasure to be pres
ent at that ime.
Congressman Chapman: have re-
ceiyed yours OF the 3rd inviting me to
visit Cairo as the guest Of the city
during the presidents visit there on
Oct. 3rd assure YOU | appreciate
your kind invitation and accept same
with pleasure.
Congressman Frank S. Dickson
writes. You may rest assured that If
it is at all possible for me to arrange
to be there certainty shall avail my
self OF this invitation
Congressman Henry I. Rainey: The
invitation so kindly extended IN ac-
cepted.
Congressman Mckinley fof the Nc.
Kinley interurban railwaysl It will
certainly AFFORD me much pleasure to
accept your kind invitation to visit
Cairo on the occasion of the visit of
the president oct. 2rd next. thank
you for same
Congressman VIM. w Wilson; /
beg leave to thank sou for the invita-
ton and to say take pleasure in ac-
seping same
The mayor sent letters to a NUM-
1ar of the governors and has received
adorable replies Governor De
leen's letter has already been pub |
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
IN THE WRONG FLOCK.
No Wonder Mrs. PhIlpots' Blue Rib.
bon Caused Smiles.

The temperance society was TO
meet that afternoon. Mrs. Philpots
dressed in a hurry and came painting
downstairs. She was short plump
woman. "Addie, run up TO my room
and get my blue ribbon rosette. the
temperance badge" she directed her
maid. Il have forgotten it, You will
know It, Addie-blue ribbon and gold
lettering" "Yas'm, knows Il right
we'll" Addie could not read, but she
knew blue ribbon with gold letter
ing when she saw ii and therefore
had no trouble in finding 1t and fasten-
ing 1t properly on the dress of her
mistress. Mrs. Philpots was too busy
greeting her friends or giving close
attention to the speakers at the meet
ing 10 note that they smiled when
they shook hands with her. When
she reached home supper was served,
so she went directly to the dining
room. where the other members OF
the family we're seated. Gracious
me, mother," exclaimed her son.
that blue ribbon-have you been
wearing that at the temperance meet.
is.?" A loud laugh went up on all
sides. why, what is II. Harry"
asked the good woman. clutching at
the ribbon in surprise. why, mother
dear. didn't you know that was the
ribbon wore at the show?" The
gold lettering on the ribbon read:
Atlanta Poultry Show.
First Prize. Bantam.
Youths Companion.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
BODY FOUND IN RIVER
Report That Negro Waterman Was
Murdered Not Sustained BY
ccroner's Inquest.

The body Of the aged negro watch
man Of the Combine feet at Twenty
eighth street was found yesterday
afternoon In the river. short dis
lance below the fleet His mysterious
disappearance was noted in yester-
days Bulletin, and there was quite
a sensation for time yesterday be-
cause Of the discovery of some blood
stains on one OF the barges. 1t was
believed the Old man had been foully
dealt with. But Coroner McManus
made very thorough examination OF
the body and declares there is not
the slightest abrasion OF the skin or
any bruise to Indicate violence. The
cid man, Crockett by name. evidently
lost his footing in some way and was
drowned
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Bull D|NCNE " ROAD.
Over Which President Roosevelt I,
To Be Driven From Wharfboat
to Eirhth Street.

Wharfmaster McHale Is directing
the building Of d gravel road on the
wharf slope, from Eighth street to the
southern stage OF the wharfboat The
road Is being built especially for the
president when he Is driven up the
embankment On his arrival 1t is so
built that his carriage will be quite
level ais 1t passes diagonally mp the
steep incline. II will take many loads
ol gravel. and will have to be removed
after the president is gone as it will
BE somewhat Of an obstruction to
regular travel. The work is being
done at the expense Of the trustees
of Cairo Trust Property
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

iished lie will be here to preside
ever the meeting and present the
president to the people.
Gov. Chamberlain, Of Oregon.
writes: 1t is my present purpose to
be one Of the party and If IL is a part
Of the program to visit Cairo. it viii
afford me great pleasure to avail my
self Of the courtesy implied by your
invitation
Gov. Broawrd of Florida. writes: 1t
gives me great pleasure to accept
year kind invitation 10 visit the city
os Cairo on the occasion OF President
Roosevelt's trip.
Gov. Burke. Of North Dakota saws:
/ assure v,u that it gives me great
pleasure - accept this invitation and
rnless prevented by state matters I
shall be with YOU on the occasion.
Gov Crawford OF South Dakota
saws. shall endeavor to be present
al the time named
GOV. Cummins of Iowa. saws ! ac-
cept with pleasure the very kind inyi-
tshlRn tANNtNflti an .fRttl ~ ~ AAif
3. ultimo. Hoping TO hate the pleasure
Of seeing yan upon the arrival Of the
bcat
Gov brooks. Of Wyoming SAYS.
Your invitation Us accepted with
great PLEASURE as eIioct To b. Nom
bcr Of the party on that occasion-
Gov Blanchard saws expect 20
b. one Of the governors accompany
ing the Presidents boat down the
Mississippi and Vin be- glad 10 ac-
cert the invitation So coBrteousiy eN-
tended by you
Letters Of acceptance haT- also
been received from a number II
prominent laen in Illinois among
them = g. Blair. superintendent Of
rublic instruction. Orriu y Carter II
the state Supreme court. " 4 Stead.
attorney general and many Others.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
A "Too Fatn Hint.

II you have afternoon tea with a
friend and she serves only one lump
OF sugar to cup pretend it's all the
same to you; that is, unless you want
her to know that you see she is hint
ing that you are taking on that arch
enemy of womankind-flesh King
Edward took that way of showing the
duchess of Roxburghe, the once styI.
ish-like Miss Goelett, that she was
guilty of acquiring too many pounds,
and that the libelous term fiat" soon
might be applied to her II she did
not accept advice concerning her diet.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
StsnIeY's Cat.

IT'S good story Of Henry NJ.
Stanley. after his return from Africa,
when writing his Dark Continent"
He used 20 spread his reference maps
on the floor of his room. and one day.
after searching for a map which he
much needed. he spoke 10 his assist
ant. who found it near the fireside,
viths Stanley's cat on IL asleep. He
started To turn the cat OF. when
Stanley said: Never mind-don't
disturb the cat. I'll get along with
out the map until the cat wakes up"
The cat siumbered on. and not until
she rOse did the famous explorer
reach for his map.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Worship Of Snakes.

Snakes. the objects of terror TO
most Europeans in eastern lands. are
vcfslired in many parts Of India. In
some districts there are from $4,000
To 10000 shrines dedicated exclus-
ivelr 70 the worship of snakes. These
shrines. which arc invariably In hon
or Of one Ct the minor divinities Of
the country. possess. in some ir-
stances valuable properties for their
maintenance and for the cost Of the
numerous ceremonies which their
keepers have to perform In these
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

Il never saw such a. rubber neck"
sneered Mrs. Gahble. Just because
the doctor stoppas At our house yes
terday she Immediately wanted to
know what was the matter" Yea"
replied Mrs. Naybor; Il wonder how
she'd Ike the rest Of us 10 be that
curious about her. You know the doc
tor stopped at her house today. too"
you don't say? wonder what's the
matter therey"-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
THE LENGTH OF ETERNITY.
This Man Had His Own and Peculiar
Ideas on the Subject.

Mrs. c. W. McCuiioch. OF Chicago.
on taking up her new Office of justice
Of the peace. told a Chicago reporter
that in the performance Of marriage
ceremonies she proposed to omit the
word obey" In these enlightened
days" said Mrs. McCulloch. the word
obey has lost its meaning IN the mar
rage contract. The best wife does
not propose to obey her husband.
any more than the best husband pro
poses 10 obey his wife Obedience is
fer dogs. hOrses-creatures without
reason. So think that we should
drop this meaningless word. For II is
meaningless. AS meaningless as
certain other word vas to a certain
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
rhe Rand Mill Be Here.

The mayor has been busy writing
letters inviting leading men to be the
guests of the city for the occasion and
has received favorable replies from
many OF them. One Of the most inn
poItant is from NJ. f. Peniweil. man
ager OF Goodman's Fourth Infantry
band. who says.
We will be on hand on Oct. 3rd
with our full band Of A. men. wish
to thank you for your interest in US
and to state that we viii give you the
best service in our power. II you will
erranse for NJ to give a concert we
viii be glad 20 give one while In your
city
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Wit

A witt man is a dramatic perform
er; in process Of time be can no more
exist without applause than he can
exist without air: II his audience be
small. or II they are inattentive. or II
rev VII defrauds him Of any por-
ton 4 bis sdmiFa'iOn. il is all over
With HIM ~ sichens and IS extin-
guishcd TIE applause 81 the thea
icr am whici ~ performs is 50 es-
seHiiai a. him Tat he must obtain
i az the expense of decency. friend
ship and gOod feeling. - Sydney
Smith.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
SIX DROWN.

Pittsburg, Sept. 16.-Panie stricken
when a barge on which they were
crossing the Ohio River began to sink
six workmen jumped into the river
today and were drowned. With the
exception Of Frank Herman all men
we're Italians
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Lost and Found.

Lost. between $3.50 D. M, yesterday
and noon today. bilious attack. with
nausea and sick headache This loss
Vas occasional by finding at all drug
stores box Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. the guaranteed cure for bilious
ness. malaria and jsundice. z5c.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
A HopefuI Future.

"Our boy Josh don't seem to be sat
isfied with anything around the
place." said Mrs. CorntosseI regret
fully. Let him alone" answered her
husband. "Mebbe it's good sign.
You can't tell but what he'll grow up
TO be one O. these reformers that
cause Q sensation II poAucA"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Congressman Smith Coming.

Washington ID. O..
Sept a.. 1897
Hon George Parsons. Cairo. Illinois.
NJ Dear Mr Parsons:
Upon ms return to the city this
week my secretary brought to ms AZ.
teniian your letters Of the md and Bril-
instant. inviting me 10 be- the guest
81 the city 81 Cairo drring the prcs-
dents visit there and also to Dr. yrur
personal guest on the steamer Dick
Fowler from Cairo to Memphis and
return desire to thank you very
Kindly for these Invitations. viii
be present At Cairo on the 81 instant
on the occasion Of the Presidents
visit and accept with PLEASURE your
Invitation r. accompany your PARTY to
Memphis
As you suggest, the event win be a
most unusual one and have 30
dcsibt yourself and the citizens OF
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

boorish husband. The husband had
been particularly nasty one rainy Sun
day at home. and his wife finally be-
gan to cry. Eight years ago. she
sobbed. you swore eternal love, and
now Oh growled the man, how
long do you expect eternal love to last.
any way?'"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

shrines the Tindus set up fantastic
idols OF serpents. The devotees OF
this strange religion make periodical
offerings of dough and milk and
cooked rice to the serpents living in
the shrine in order to receive their
favor.--Detroit News-Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

Good morning. Mrs. higgins, was
just coming to see you. We want an
organ blower at the church and
thought the post might suit your son.
John" Lord bless yer. sir, e
wouldn't do for 1t. I know, cos his
lungs Amt strong enough. He amt
got no more puff than broken bel
Sloper.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Forecasts FOR Today.

Cairo and vicinity ISSUED at Chi
cagol Increasing cloudiness.
illinois, ISSUED at Chicago In
creasing cIoudiness with probably
showers and thunlerstorms north
portion. cooler extreme north por.
ti0H
Kentucky and Tennessee ISSUED
al I.ouisyiilel Fair. except possibly
occasional local showers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
The WEATHER
\ General Conditions.

TIE lay was oppressiyely warm
\ wit d humidity Of 10 per cent The
eminent bulletin reported rain
from seven points The extremes Of
t. perattre were IS at Phoenix and
80 at Winnemucca
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Washinuton Forecast.

Washington Sep. 1e.-ILLINOIS -
Fair Tuesday. cooler IN northeast por-
tom Wednesday partly cloudy and
showers In north portion. variable
winds.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17
Getting His Salary.

A colored preacher who had only
a small share OF this worlds goods,
and whose salary was not forthcoming
on several occasions became exssper-
ated. At his morning service he spoke
TO his church members in this way:
"Bredern and sistern. things is not as
they should be. You must not 'spect
can preach On with you an boa'd In
Heben.-
Mysterious Fire In Tree.
New York had mysterious fire the
other dsy. which attracted the stten-
ton Of a multitude of people. and for
a short time blocked travel and trafac
on Broadway An old linden tree near
the Rector street side Of Trinity
churchyard began to emit volumes Of
smoke. and in a minute more a tongue
of fame shot mp out Of the hollow
Trunk and ignited the scant foliage
and old twies- What started the tree
TO blaze up Is a matter OF CROSSWORD.
but no doubt Il was caused BY spon-
taneous combustion. The old tree. OF
what is left Of the original trunk. Is
only u feet high. and long ago an
else but the trunk and what remains
OF the old roots under ths grouad
have DISAPPEARED
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

Cairo viii make it emlnently success
full.
With very kind regards, believe me
Very truly yours,
GEO w. SMITH
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-09-17

the River commission. congressman
and state officials. These will be fol
lowed by Culvers band and citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
A CONSTANT ANNOYANCE.

IsN the nervousness, half the fri Saotity that is so common in every cay iife. Is really sickness. ana in most cases condition that accomna- nies kidney trouble.
 Is the work of the kidneys to Msep ths blood free from uric acid and Ssief persons but when the kidneys arc soz and not doing their duty. the urto roao poison perrneates the body. and estaoks body brain and nerves. The ssritation causes nervousness, irritabil- ity' headaohe, dizzy spells: makes vou ienguid, unfit for work, and tnc1ined 10 worry over trihes Besides thare is nothing more annoying than A bad pack, and backache is the most common eign of kidney trouble You feel lame and tired in the morning, suffer day and night with a dull aching in inc back, and 1t hurts to stoop or bend or lift. ''
 Keep your temper cool, and ret the Kidneys we'll No person can feel cheerful and healthy if the Kidneys are the least bit affected. A few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills. taken In the be- ginning, will set the kidneys right.
 Continued treatment cures cases of long standing.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid , neys only. and contain no poisonous nor habit forming drugs. They relieve congestion and inflammation of the kid neys or bladder, heal and cure the kidney tissues. drive off dangerous uric arfd peigons, dissolve and remove ravel,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21

md rid the body of all watery waste
 Thousands of cures prove the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills Here is e case at home
 MONTGOMERY CASE.
 H. Shinbaum, Optical Specialist, liv- Ing at Bell Street, Montgomery. Ala, says; T was for three months hardly able to go about l suffered from kid- ney disease and rheuma tism, had i'm tense pains across my kidneys and in my limbs Some times the pain would be so bad that could not sleep at night and my kidneys were disordered, the secretions if left standing, depositing a reddish sediment. When I rose in the morning I would be tired out and my back and joints so stiff that 1t was misery to bend or stoop. used a number of rheumatic remedies and also tried plasters on my back, but was not relieved. When I commenced using Doans Kidney Pills I was in bad shape physically. but I soon began to improve and fin a short time was all right again. The kidney disturbance. the aching pain in my kidneys and the pains in my joints completely left me so that at the present time am in good health. My health has improved wonderfully since I was cured of this kidney disease. for I have since learn ed that rheumatism is due to kidney trouble. I have a good appetite and have increased in weight almost twen- ty pounds. DoRn's Kidney Pills have nv sincerest endorsement. '"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
resssa.s T ssslsty

1Gobllsy April 70.--fspecial )--A bad beUinnin9 and good ending promises to 6e the fate of the coming week for Wofe tt not for the meeting of one card G{u|b monday and the opening of the umfn1nor opera at the Lyric indoor so- clety would have blue Monday rec
 Out of door life has gone forward with bound and the tennis tourna- ment ht the Country Club is already tho abs0rbinR topic of conversation among those of an athletic bent of m1n0.
 Monday afternoon will see the be- ginning of thfs interesting competition and Wednesday the finish. Both the men and girls are included an the prfses offered. the w. W. Heron cup which is . beauty. win no doubt Ae re- sponsible for the keenest competition
 Mrs. Inge Selden, who is one of the best players in the South and won inc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21

championship of Alabama some few years ago. is the first place choice, but there are many other strong competf- tors. The Misses Rhett, Henrietta Mo- Phillips, Kate Crawford are among those who will compete for tennis hon ors.
 Most of the playing will be mixed doubles in which the following have been matched: Miss McPhilltps with Mir. McCorvey, Mrs. A. I. Eelden with Mir. Tom McCorvey. Miss Kate Craw- ford with MT. Walter Horn, Miss Elm ma Rhett with MT. c. c. Mechem, Jr. Gold medalled racquets will be the sec ond place prizes.
 brilliant finish to what has been an especially brilliant week was the stag
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
Saturday Holidays.

At recent meeting of the Clerk protective Association the matter lof Saturday holidays was brought up and the following hours agreed on as a proposition to submit to the merchants; Saturday nights from April 1 to Sep tember 30 and o'clock from October to March 31. This is the proposition to be submitted to tho retail merchants as 1t understood that the wholesale neonle will allow their employees a half holiday on Saturdays
 Numerous letters suggesting clos ing time were sent to ithe association but there were not enough of the same opinion to warrant the association adopting their suggestion. Therefore the Association drew up ithe above agreement and it is expected agree ment will be signed by all the retail merchants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
A FREIGHT BUREAU
MOBILE BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE
 THE MOVEMENT.
T r.h.ron rxou.. Chairman of Cotton Exchange, Appoints Committee to Look Toward the Financ-
 ing of the Affair.

Mobile. April 2O-(special.l-Pursu- meeting of the merchants of the city to perfect organization of e freight bureau. Chairman of ithe Cotton Ex- change Lebaron Lyons, has appointed the following committee on organiza- ton of the freight bureau; George R. Vaughn, Chairmanfh A. c. Quina. Godfrey IMertz. Robert Neville, Inao heiner w. NJ. Johnson and J. A. Zel- nicker.
 This committee will report Monday at o'clock Ia the Chamber of Com meroe and 1t Is expected that the or eanizat tion will be made permanent and other important business trans acted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
MIR. FINLEY WILL SPEAK.
Southern Railway President to Address
 Mobile Audience


 Mobile, April 20.-(Special. )-Presi- dent W. W. Finley of the Southern Railway will arrive in Mobile in time to .deliver an address to the business men of the city next Thursday night April 25.
 Arrangements had been completed to have MT. Finley speak in the Con- mercial Club, but the question has arisen whether it would not be advis- able to procure a larger place where the general public could be invited to hear the distinguished railroad man's address. An effort is making by bus mess men having the affair in charge to secure large place and 1t is ex- pected that an open air platform will be erected somewhere in the downtown district It has also been arranged to have MT. Finley the guest of honor al an elegant banquet on the night he speaks.
 President Finley wil larrive in the city with Colonel. Russell from Mcm- phis sometime during next week.