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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-25

Cleveland April 23.-The Mckinley
home in Canton has been donated u
Bishop lgnatins + Horstmann, Of the
Cleveland Catholic diocese 10 be- used
as n0n-sectarian hospital II Will be
open 10 every one Cleveland Catholic
authorities said. The home was bought
BY Mrs. Rose Klorer. OF Canton for
100000. Il will be known as the Mercy
hospital
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-25
BANNERMAN IS DEAD
Death Comes to England's Venerable
ex-Premier.
NEWS SENT TO THE KING
Sir Henry Campbell 6snnerman Passes
Away From Heart Failure After a
Long lllness-his Long Career In
British Politics.

London. April 23-Sir Henry Camp.
bell Zimmerman who recently was
forced BY Illness To resign as premier.
died AT his Official residence In Down.
ing street. Ills death. which came after
u lingering Illness OF more han two
months. was not a surprise.
Il is officially announced that the
cause OF death was heart failure. The
news was Immediately telegraphed to
the king and queen. who are at Copen.
hagen
Sir Henry. on account OF III health.
had recently rendered his resignation
rs prime minister and was succeeded
BY Herbert AsQuith
The funeral arrangements have been
completed There will be a funeral
service in Westminster Abbey at noon
on April - attended by repres nta
tives OF King Edward aud Queen Alex
andra diplomatists and members oi
parliament. etc. and the final inter
ment will occur AZ Meigle Perthshire
beside the body OF Sin HenryS wife
who died IN 1906 and whose prolonged
Illness was great strain upon him
He never recovered from the blow OF
her death Il marked the beginning OF
the breakdown OF his health
Messages ~ sympathy are arriving
from every part of the world and a
continuous stream of people called Al
the late residence Of the former pre-
mier Among the callers was Whtelaw
Reid the American ambassador 10 the
court 0i 81 James
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-25

Sir Henry was born Sept 1896,
youngest son 81 Sir James Campbell
OF Straeathro. Foriarshire sometime
lord provost OF Glasgow He assumed
the additional name under the will OF
his materual uncle. Henry Banncrman.
OF Hunton Court Kent, who bequeath
ed To him large estate
For nearly forty years h. sat for
the same seat the Stirling Burghs
and his record OF Office goes back to
1871 when he was financial secretary
to the war office which post he held Il
second time. from 1850 To 1882
During the next two years he was
secretary to the admiralty and In 1884
he succeeded Sir George Trevelyan as
Irish secretary. filling that office until
the IAN 81 the Gladstone ministry in
lNS5 in spite OF the fact that lrishmeD
described him as the Scotch sand
bag In the short government of 1886
he was secretary for war. and TO that
post he returned under the last Lib
eral government
ON the resignation OF the BalfouI
government in December 1906 Sill
Henry was summoned by the king
aud formed a Liberal cabinet, himself
becoming first lord Of the treasury and
prime minister
The general election followed and
Campbell. Bannerman entered the new
parliament with the greatest majority
ever given to a British premier.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
PACIFIC COAST TENNIS.

Coronado Beach. Cal. Feb IL
Prominent lawn tennis experts from
far and near are gathering here for
the Pacific coast championships which
are TO open on the local courts tomor
row and continue through the re-
mainder OF the week The tourna.
ments viii be particularly notable this
year because Of the many prominent
women experts who will compete.
Froemost among them are Miss May
sutton. champion OF the world. anil
her sister FlOreue. both Of Los Anga.
les: Miss Hazel Hotchkiss and Miss
Goldie Meyers e Berkeley. and Miss
RYAN Of Santa Monica. a former cham.
pion of British Columbia The tourna-
ment for men will likewise bring To-
gether the best players on the Pacific
slope
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGFIBORS


enjoyed by the teachers and pupils.
Elegant cake, cream and coffee were
served by the lads and all thanked
them for their hospitality.
The members of the Egyptian club
entertained in an informal manner al
the Carter hall on Friday evening.
Dancing and card playing were the
features of amusement. Hufmans or
|chestra furnished the music, Dainty
refreshments were served and all re,
port an enjoyable evening.
George w. Walker, one of the prom
lnent men of Grantsburg died at his
home Fridag morning. Funeral SER
vices mere conducted at the home
Sunday by Rev. Smoot Of New Burn.
side. The burial services were con,
Quoted under the auspices of the
Vienna l. O, O. f. lodge, he being a
prominent member of that order.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
SPORTS
+-+.+.++-+@.-~-.~.-+..-..
CLEVELAND AUTO SHOW

Cleveland, O., Feb. 1.-THE annu
al show of the Cleevland Automobile
Dealers association opened today In
the Central armory with every avail.
able foot of the floor space in the
big building occupied with exhibits
The show is pronounced the best ever
seen In this part of the country and
far eclipses the previous shows seen
here In the number and variety of the
exhibits. The latest models Of all
makes and descriptions of motor cars
fill the main floor and wings Of the
building. The banquet hall and gal
cries contain a great assortment Of
motorcycles, bicycles and automobiles
sundries and accessories. The show
will continue all week
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
.OUvALL PAYS THE
ATTORNEYS FEES
MRS. HiNkLE'S p A RIA M o u r
TAKES FINANCIAL RESPONSE.
BILlTY or CASE IN COURT
WoMAN'sFATHER TEsTiFlEs.

The Cape Girardeau, Mo, Republi
can says
Thomas Duvall and Mrs. Cora Hin
| llle. the woman with whom he wa.
smitten. waived their preliminaries
yesterday at Benton and were bound
over to the action OF the circuit court
in April, Their cases came up before
, Justice of the Peace Roland Cannon
who received their waivers and com
mitted them to the county jail tc
await their trials in court.
James Liddell the aged father 81
Mrs. Hinkle, was given his preliml.
nary also and before the case was
given to the justice to decide. Prose
cutting Attorney Mozely dismissed it,
being convinced that there was not
evidence enough to hold him as an
accessory to the murder.
Mr.. Mozely obtained admissions
from the old man which are OF great
value to him. Under oath Liddell ties.
titled that he had assisted Dugall and
Mrs, Iiinkle in attempts to run away
together These efforts We're learned
shortly after the husband of Mrs
Hinkle died January ~ On one occa,
sion the pair was being driven away
from the Hinkle farm in a wagon
when Duyall for some reason refused
to continue on and both returned to
their homes. On another Liddell was
driving his daughter to meet Duyall
when Hinkle pursued her and took
her back home.
When that testimony was ELECTED
from the old man MIR. Mozely moved
the court to dismiss the case, which
was done by Justice Cannon. Attor
aey Baker OF Morehousa defended
Liddell. While the old man is PENN
less neighbors OF the place where he
lives made up enough money to pnv
the attorneys fees.
Benton is now expecting hard.
fought cases when those against Du.
vail and Mrs. Hinkle are called Du.
vail, who is known to have more or
less funds, at least plenty to carry his
case to the limit Of legal endeavor is
said to have agreed to stand the ex
pense of Mrs. Hinkle's lawyers fees.
Attorney Harry O'Brien has been
employed by Duvall to defend him.
self and Mrs. Hinkle in the circuit
curt The case has been set for the |
irst day OF the term which begins the |
third Monday In April.
Duvall and Mrs. Hinkle went back |
o the county Jail without any out
ward show of uneasiness. The woman
las settled down 10 taking her lot
With as much unconcern as possible
Duvall is said to be sullen and un.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

children and one great, great Crane
child.
The valentine reception given by
the Junior Guild Of st. Peters Epis
copal church at the residence Of Mrs
f. G. Moss Saturday afternoon was Q
success both financially and socially
The decorations were of hearts main
IL.
for an indefinite time her mother
Mrs. Nazareth Of Natchez, Miss.
The sewing societies of the various
churches will meet Wednesday after
noon as follows Episcopal, at the
home of Mrs, J. M. Tucker, on Rail
road avenue; Congregational at the
residence Of Mrs. Roy n. Adams, on
Third street; Methodist Episcopal
with Mrs. j A. Hutchinson at her
home on High street
The sermons by Rev Sam Small al
the NJ f. church Sunday We're well
attended He speaks the truth IN
unmitigated terms without regard to
the audience. His meeting at 10:45
took the place of the regular church
service and for an hour and a halt
he held his audience spell bound quite
often convulsed with laughter at his
clever witicisms, nevertheless the
truth struck deep. At the mems meet
ing at 2:30 p. M. the church was well
filled with an enthusiastic crowd. 1t is
to be regretted that we cannot have
him with us longer
Mr. and Mrs. p Nigren, who have
been the guests of the latter's moth
er, Mrs. Jennie Montgomery here, the
past few days, left for their home III
East st, Louis Sunday.
The Sunday school of Grace NJ. e
church have found Titles" Cross
and Grown System a profitable one
The attendance on February 10th was
1874. showing an increase of IS over
last Sunday Collection Feb 10th was
$500 Every scholar is presented
with button bearing the inscription
Grace M. II. Sunday School" which
they exchange for better ones until
they receive a solid gold one which
they keep. Details of the system may
be had by inquiring of the superin-
tendent ANA teachers.
Mrs. A.. kirkpatrick, an aged and
mighty respected eoivrca wuiuu71, who
mas resided here for several wears on
Main street Just above East First
gat di9,l sunday morning about 9
alecl
Botaard Mcneil aged about 40
died at o'clock Monday
'flaide aftsr an Illness of short dura
p. fie Is the eldest son Of Mr., and
patrick Mcneil who have resided
re- "a, yalrs. Funeral arrange
mtg have net yet been made. Mr.
.cNcil is Q menbar of the church OF
immaculate Conception.
Ed. Lacefeld (colored) aged aboui
fly years died Saturday morning and
7as buried Monday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
AUTO RUN POSTPONED.

jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 1.-THE an.
tomobile road run from this city to
Jackson-Miami, which was to have
taken place tomorrow under the aus.
pices Of the Florida East Coast Auto
mobile Association, has been pross-
poned until next month. The change
in dates was made at the request Of
a number Of competitors who wanted
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
PROMINENT MAN
DIED At FULTON
SMITH FIELDS, PRESIDENT or
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
THAT CITY is NO MORE.
HAD INTERESTS IN CAIRO
Was Director Of Cairo National Bank
and Vice President Of Scudder.
Gale-Wearen Company
Funeral Wednesday.

The sad news of the death of Mr.
Smith Fields which occurred at his
home in Fulton, Ky, yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock was received here
yesterday and caused great sorrow
to his business associates and friends
In this city.
Mr. Fields had been In poor health
for the past year, being afflicted with
tuberculosis of the lungs which
caused his death. He was 40 years
OF age and had had a successful bust
ness career which was due entirely 10
his own efforts. He was president OF
the First National Bank of Fulton, a
director of the Cairo National Bank
of this city and vice president of the
Observation-Disclosures Grocery com.
pany of Cairo, OF which enterprise he
was one of the founders. For the
past ten years Mr.. Fields had been
tobacco buyer for the Italian govern
ment in this country.
The SURVIVING members of the
family are his wife and his three
the Oldest OF whom is IS
years of age. The decedent was born
in Hickman county, Ky, and resided
IN Kentucky all his life. His wife
was a Miss Bedford OF Hickman coun-
ty. They had been married about
2e years.
Mr.. Fields was generally esteemed
as an upright, fair dealing man and
his friends in Cairo mourn with his
relatives over his death in the prime
Of life.
The funeral will be held at Fulton
at II O'Clock Wednesday morning and
1t is probable that a number of Cairo
citizens will attend. Action also will
BE- taken by the Cairo enterprises in
which the decedent was interested.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
A Slave to
Cigarettes
For More Than Eighteen Years-Tell;
How He Was Cured of Their
Use--Has Gained %
Pounds.

Chas. b. James, Memphis. Tenn;
Dear Sir:--It gives me great pleas
ure to testify to the merits of your
cure for the tobacco nabit. which is
miraculous.
For is years was slave Of the
cdious cigarette and placed myself
under your care fully satisfied that
your effort would be in vain.
took my treatment for the first
few days with cigarette in my
mouth, and then concluded that |
wouldn't let you cure me. However.
sixteen days after I begun treatment
you had not only cured me, but sue
ceeded in absolutely Killing All desire
for the most hated curse.
1t is now ten months since / took
treatment and | have steadily in
creased in weight till I've gained %
pounds.
! cheerful recommend to all. so
afflicted, your treatment. and can as
sure them that # they place them.
selves positively under your care
that they can be released from slay-
cry to the worst habit on earth.
Respectfully,
JAMES r. BARBOUR. (Aceountantl
care II. Lowenstein BIOS. CWhole-
Il Dry Goods Merchants. Memphis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
The Jumping of Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp;
aud | had almost reached the jumping
# place when | was advised to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery; and | want
to say right now, it saved by life. I'm
proyement began with the first bcttl.
and after taking one dozen bottles ]
vas a well and happy man again,
says George Moore, of GrimeslanG
Y. c. AS a remedy for coughs am
colds and healer of weak, sore lungs
and for preventing pneumonia New
Discovery is supreme. soc aud $40
IT all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

February II. 1907.

Judge Thomas II. Sheridan Is home
from Cairo where he was engaged In
legal business the past week.
States Attorney Cowan has re
turned from another OF those mys
terious trips.
Prof and FMS. Springer and chill
dren visited DR.. aud Mrs. G. Mobiles
from Friday till Sunday.
Messrs Henry Rodenberg and Ira
Wis Of Carm. were In Vienna on bust
hess Friday,
The Stevens Comedy company viii
be here all this week and show at the
skating ring every evening.
Mr. and Mrs. III. G, Wiley, southwest
Of town are the proud parents OF twin
boys which arrived Thursday night. Z
Miss Maggie Swindell of Bradford
Tenn, Is a guest here of her aunt
Mrs. J. G. Arnold.
Miss Emma HeDsacker has re.
turned to her home In Cairo after a
brief visit with Miss Lottie Beaupre
Mr,J. G.. Asher Of Herrin, is In
Vienna On business this week
I. N. Elkins has gone to Chicago on
a business mission.
Mr., L. Ross has returned from a
visit to his parents in Paris, H.
Gerge Pickard and family have re-
turned to their home in Benton
The Young Ladies Auxiliary club,
one of the most prominent social or
CARNATIONS of the city selected
Valentine evening to entertain their
gentlemen friends. The affair was
held at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. w Whitenberg and was pro-
rounced brilliant success. The
house was beautifully decorated.
hearts. numberless everywhere, red
being the predominating color. After
short musical program the evening
: vas spent in unique contests. Messrs.
'hn)aye Rosenberg and w. Phillips win
oiaing the prizes The manner of Sc
Meeting partners for the evening
eaused much merriment The menu
hhonsisted Of two hearts, Cupid S
bWings, heart beats, loving cups and
Cupids tears AT a late hour the
guests departed having spent an
evening long to be remembered. The
LAoung ladies having the affair in
Lac arge We're Misses Gene M. Beal,
spe Phillips. Daisy Gray, Grace Yam
ern -aa Nell Donoghy.
comp Sunday school class of Mr.
usual son. composed of boys from
and te .sfsixteen years of age. enter
Of tn peF;he officers and teachers of
Il ) Sunday school at the home Ct
Mr. Grissnm I'm Ssscrry sseyxrsrsre,. "a
very entertaining program was ren
dered by the boys and a social time
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
HOTEL IS BURNED
Principal Hosiery at Columbus Goes
Up In smoke-BuiIt BY First
Owner of Iron Mountain.

Columbus. Ky, Feb. 1.-THE Bel
mont Railroad Hotel was destroyet
by fire between l and ? o'clock sun
DAY night. II was a total loss. Tn
fire originated the third floor from
some cause unknown.
The building was built by Thoma;
Allen. first owner of the Iron Noun
tain railroad in 1870. and for a lone
time it was the regular eating station
II was run by E J Dornly The rail-
road freight and telegraph Offices
were saved.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
LOCKED CASHIER
IN THE vAUL 7
MASKED HlGHWAyMEN HELD UP
BANK AND LOOT SAFE OF
S2,7oo--lMPRIsoNED CASHIER
is ALMOST SUFFocATED.

Charlotte, N. c., Feb. 17.-While
me masked robber held up the cash
Ell in true wild west style, his two
| companions looted the vault of the
jank at Granite Falls, n. c., early
asst night, secured all the cash in the
9stitution, $2,70O. forced the cashier
> enter the vault, and after locking
i'm in made their escape. The rob
fery which was one or the holdest I'm
he criminal annals Of the state. was
OF discovered until this morning.
When Cashier w. G. Whisnant did
OF appear for breakfast his family in
tituted search. On entering the
bank tapping was heard in the vault
md when it was opened the missing
cashier staggered ou;, more dead than
alive from his fifteen hours of close
confinement.
According to the cashiers story.
three strange men, wearing masks.
entered the bank at 6 o'clock Satur
day evening, and while one of them
held him up at the point of a pistol.
the other two. Notwithstanding the
fact that pedestrians were passing the
door. proceeded to help themselves to
the banks cash.
The work was done quietly and
rapidly. When satisfied that they had
appropriated all available cash the
lone robber forced Whisnant to enter
the vault and then locked him in.
Whisnant declares he made all the
noise possible in his cramped quar-
tiers, but his disappearance was not
noted until this morning. The banks
capital is only $4,000. and the loss is
though neighboring
banks have offered aid.
Granite Falls is a mill village Of
several hundred inhabitants. located |
IL an inaccessible portion of Caldwell |
county. The authorities throughout |
his section of the state have been |
notified. but the robbers left no clew.
md having fifteen hours the start.
heir capture seems remote posi-
,ility.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIES

For Drug Additions. Alcoholism To
naceo anu Cigarette Habits. Nervous
ness end Insomnia viii be furnished
IT the following prices.
Whiskey. Wine or Beer. $3.50
Tobacco. Cigarette or Snuff. sos
Ali forms of Nervousness or In
somnia $500. 60 ---.- lel
Prices for Hypodermic OF Internal
Home Treatment for Drug Additions
will be furnished on application with
a free sample treatment. charges pre-
paid.
Booklets on Drug Addicti0ns. Alec
holism and Tobacco and Cigarette
Habits containing testimonials. etc.
sent sealed under plain cover Cor
respondence confidential. Address
Charles b. James. CT James Sanatnr-
INN. l33 Poplar svenIa. Dept 1z9.
Memphis. Ten
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
Keeping Open House.

EverbOdy Is welcome when We feel
good: and we feel that way only
when our digestive organs are work
ing properly. DR. Kings New Ilfe
Pills regulate the action Of the stom-
ach. liver and bowels 50 perfectly
one can't help feeling good Uhen be-
rses these pills. 25c al any drug
store.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

Fashions latest fad is a craze for
buttons. There Is a novelty about this
craze. in 50 far thef j. seems 70 appeal
as much O. the vanity u the mere
male 70 adorn himself sIth baftons a.
10 his more volatile sumenkiad-
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
Suffering and Dollars Saved.

p. S. Loper, of Marilla. N. Y, says:
Il am a carpenter and have had
nany severe cuts healed by BuckIen's
Arnica Salve. 1t has saved me suffer
Ing and dollars. 1t is by far the best
Hheahng salye have ever found. !,
Heals burns, sores. ulcers. fever sores
eczema and piles, 25c at all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
athesl pRue CURE

das. y. James. l33 Poplar
'p Dept. 29, Memphis. Tenn.
ease send to my address all
charges paid. a free trial bottle
for patient using Estate here
number grains used each 2f
hours) grains of Estate
kind Of drug here) 49,. 49,.
State here If used by mouth or
NE podtIhllCaily .....-.-.....-..
ffte ...-...-.-.-- ...-..-..-..
Town ...E.... State. ........
nearest Express Office.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
FIGHT FOR TONIGHT.

Johnny Coulon VS.. Cooney Kelley
10 rounds, at Peroia, ILL.,
Freddie Welsh VS.. Young LOughrey.
10 rounds, at Milwaukee.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18
tAST STOP ON VOYAGE
Continued From First Page.)

safe investment in Peruvian rail.
ways, power companies and in the
rich mines which are unexeelled in
any part Of the world. President Par.
do was elected in 1904 and his term
of Office will expire this fall.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

Keeping everlastingiy at II insures
suecess Advertise IN the Bulletin
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-18

lore time to prepare for the run.
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
Respectfully Referred.

In O recent speech before a
Democratic gathering in New
York City Senator jeff Davis,
throwing his usual bouquets at
the editors, said;
have the editors down In my
State just where ! went them,
Why, down there you couldn't
convict q free nlgger of shooting
craps upon the testimony Of an
editor.
The above i9 respectfully re-
ferred to several Of our contem'
porares, some Of them our
neighbors, who have all along
been tearing their shirts for Jeff
and sneeslng every time he takes
snuff.
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
Try This Puzzle.

Hers is a puzzle that puzzles
everybody: Take the number of
your living brothers, double the
amount, add to it three, multiply
oy five, add to it the number Of
your living sisters, multiply the
result by ten, add the number Of
deathsl.sf brothor~ and subtract
150 frGm the result. The right
figures will be the number Of
deaths, the middle the number Of
living sisters and the left will
show tho number Of living broth.
ers. Try it and see, Exchange,
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
County Campaign VIII Open AT Center On
Thursday, March The 5th.

At the meeting Of the Demo-
cratic County Central Committee
here last Saturday the following
puUnc canvass, III whioh all of
the Sharp county candidates are
expected to take part, was ar
ranged:
Center, March 5.
King Mills, March 8.
Ash Flat, March, T.
Hardy, March'0.
Wirth, March 10.
Ladd School House, March fl.
Williford, March T..
Dotson School House, March 10,
Institute, March ii.
Poughkeepsie, March l0.
Calamine, March II,
Shelbyville, March Is.
Cave City, March 10,
Sidney, March 20,
Evening Shade, March q.
Thus the canvass ends three
days before the primary, The
speaking at each Of the above
points will begin at ten o'clock in
the morning,
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
W. A. 0ldiield.

The PocahonIas Star Herald
says that Hon. W, A. Oldfiold
will receive practically The un.
animous vote OF the Democrats Of
Randolph county for Congress,
and tho Melbourne Times do
olaros there is little opposition to
his candidacy in lizard county,
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
A Good Point,

United States Senator Thomas
D. Core of Oklahoma, in a recent
speech, declared that under
Cleveland aixty.five banks failed
and they called 1t q panic, while
under Roosevelt oil tho banks
closed and they called 1t u holi'
day, This 10 a good point on the
Republicans, from whom some
explanation 10 due.
Sharp County record., 1908-01-31
An Old Veteran.

"Uncle Dave" Craig, editor Of
the lizard County Register at
Melbourne, passed his 72nd
birthday last week. He is easily
the Oldest active newspaper man
io this part Of tho State, and
perhaps in the ontiro state, lie
yet does all the work Of his office,
Long may "Unelo Dave" live
and prosper.