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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
LAKE SHORE TO TAKE CAIRO
D'vIsIoN,oF BIC FOUR I?
Bonds to Value Of $5000,000 Alleged to Have
Passed Into Their Control--Direct Line
Chicago to Cairo Prime Object

Once again is the rumor that the
Lake Shore railroad is to assume con
troll of the Cairo division of the Big
Four. to become a part of the Chicago
Indiana & Southern, current in local
railroad circles, says the Danvi lie
Commentators. Hut this time the
rumor appears feasible and thorough
~ probable.
1t Is stated that bonds to the value
of S5,00o.000 which. it is alleged are
held against the Cairo division. have
passed or about TO pass into the cor
troll of the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern, a part of the New York
Central system. 1t is further rumored
that ]. p. Morgan with whom the af-
fairs of the Cairo division are sup.
posed to have boon placed has adver-
tised the sale OF bonds bearing 4 per
cent interest to the amount of &c.
30H 601
Rumor has it that it is the intention
of the management of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern to unite the
Cairo division, when 1t comes under
their control, with the Chicago, In
diana & Southern which, like the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Dowagiac, Mich, May AZ, 1859. the
son OF poor parents. file was educated
in the common schools and removed
to Grand Rapids in 1872. While serv-
ing as a page in the Michigan house
of Representatives he began the study
of law and was admitted to the bar
in 1883. He early acquired promi'
nence in his profession and for many
years he acted as counsel for several
of the leading railroads in Michigan,
He served in the F'iftyfourth, Fifty
fifth. Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh, Fifty
eighth and F1fty-ninth congresses,
was unopposed for a seventh term
and unanimously reelected to the Six
tieth congress, but was elected United
States senator for the full term in
January, 1907 and a month later was
also elected for the uneXpfred term
OF the late Senator Russell A. Alger
1t was Mr.. Smith who created con-
excitement in the house
more than year ago by
Speaker Cannon for the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Cairo division, has terminal in Dan
vile. This would give the Lake
Shore a direct line of its own from
Chicago to Cairo through that city.
The fact that President Newman
of the New York Central lines, on
Tuesday began trip OF inspection
over the Cairo division and that an
invoice of all that divisions auuprt-
enances has been taken substantiates
the rumor in the minds of local rail-
readers who have followed closely
the inside happenings of these two
roads.
According to the rumor the transfer
was to have taken place on or about
May 10.
Many people will be led to believe
this report true because it affords on
explanation of recent occurrences on
the Cairo division. FERMENTATION for
such Il change as that mentioned
would seem to be the only reasonable
excuse for the manner IN which the
shops have been closed down and the
force reduced of late.
If the change takes place, it should
result in the great Improvement of
the Cairo division.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Woman Who Kept Her Vow.

Mrs. Haywood, who has died at Lit.
tie Leigh. near -Northwitch, at the age
of IS, never rode in railway train.
When the Northwestern line between
Crewe and the north was opened she,
with others. awaited the passing of
the first train through Acton Bridge.
Her first impressions were such that
she vowed she would never travel by
train. and she kept her word.-London
Standard
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Observation-Disclosures,


Mr. Geo. w. Bailey, manager of the
Hutton Bailey Stock company which
opens two weeks engagement at
the New Airdome next Monday night
hasAdeparted from general rule adopt
cd BY most popular priced organiza'
tiohs. They engaged people who
play parts and do specialties and
consequently spoil part of their show.
Mr., Bailey does not believe in this
method but engages the best dramatic
talent obtainable To act the parts Of
the play and first class vaudeville
performers to put on the specialties
between acts thus insuring first
class continuous performance from
the time the curtain rises on the first
act until ii drops ut the finish of the
play.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Mus, se s,renuou. Preacher.

A theological student was sent one
Sunday to supply a vacant pulpit In
Connecticut valley town. A few
lays afterward he received a copy of
the weekly paper of that place with
the following item marked: REV.
- of the senior class at Yale sem
mary supplied the pulpit at the Con
gfeeational church last Sunday, and
the church will now be closed three
weeks for repairs"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

fore final passage, and not more than
twiceat any one meeting. After a GER
tain ordinance had been read twice,
the terms of half the memberxs-s,xpired
and new ones were elected. sI'iis new
board then finally passed the ordi-
nance. Its validity was questioned in
Pearson & Rampo r. Co. VS.. Ciy of
Paterson, GS Atlantic Reporter, &C.
where the Court of Errors and Appeals
of New Jersey held that the ordinance
fell with the expiration of the original
board, and that its attempted enact
ment by the succeeding board was in
valid
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
TO-DAY IN HISTORY


May ~.
1S09-Robert c. Winthrop. orator,
born in Boston Died there
Nov. 16. 1894.
1S3e-lnsurreetion in Paris and at.
tack on Hotel de Vile.
1Si0-French chambers decreed the
removal of Napoleon Bona
parties remains from ST. Helena
to France.
lS51-Henry Cabot Lodge, U. S.
senator from Massachusetts,
born in Boston.
1s52-Joseph K. Toole, ex-governor CT
Montana, born in Savannah,
No.
1s60-Sir Charles Barry. architect OF
the British house of parliament,
died.
1879 Body of Chief Justice Chase lay
in state In the Capitol at Wash.
ingtou.
1S74--Women admitted to take de
gfees at the London University
I903-r nvefnor Pennypacker, OF
Pennsylvania signed the "press
muzzlings bill
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Yenterday's police docket again
gives proof that the city government
means business In the matter of en-
forcing the Sunday law against the
liquor traffic. Several We're caught
trying to ''lift the lid" last SUNDAY
and were made to pay for IT, Among
the offenders was one druggist, and
he, too, was made to part with SIS an!
costs All have received warning tina:
the law will be enforced irrespectiv
of persons, and they have no one to
blame but themselves if they are
caught The authorities will have thu
hearty support of an Overwhelming
majority of citizens in all efforts t.
regulate the saloon business. They
make serious mistake who imagine
that the large majority against pre-
meant that the people OF Cairo want a
wide-open town" Many hundreds OF
voters would have voted for regulation
who could not conscientiously vote for
determination and confiscation, al
though the provocation to do even the
latter had been great, 1t is safe t
say that a large majority of the sa
loon men in the city want regulation
and restraint, and those who will not
submit to this voluntarily and without
any effort at evasion ought to be mad
to feel the laws heavy hand. no mat
ter who. they may be. Obedience to
law should be insisted upon from al
alike
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

The classic tale Of Rip Van Wrinkle
as faithfully reproduced by motion
pictures ut the Cairo opera house las.
night aud Yesterday afternoon pleased
"a large number of amusement seek
ers. The film was an ususually good
one and excited much favorable com.
meHr
This afternoon and tonight there
will he a double comedy bill offered.
Kickapoo Indians" and Amateur
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
sssSsssssssssss4sssssssssl
!: LEGAL DECISIONS |
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. /
LEGAL DECISIONS.

Employers Liability Act Held In
valid.-The United states Supreme
Courtstood five to four in declaring the
employers liability act uncOnstitution-
al. The act purported TO make com
mon carriers engaged in interstate
commerce liable for iniuries resulting
from negligence of fellow servants
and nullitied the defense of contriSu.
tory negligence when slight The act
was held invalid in Howard VS. Illinois
Central Ry Co, - Supreme Court Re
porter IA, ON the ground that it as
sumed to regulate acts not of an in
terstate character, simply because a
part of the business Of a carrier might
extend beyond the limits of single
state. Justices Harlan, Moody, Nc
Kenna, and Holmes dissented.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Aunury hv a Rabbit.

Every year at Arkalgud the local
god, Narasimmaswami. is taken in
procession to a building outside the
town and there rabbit caught before
nand is touched by the spectators
and, set at liberty. If the rabbit turns.
toward the town II is regarded as an
III omen foreboding some calamity
Madras Mail.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Like a Prince.

"You said that If | bought that sub
Urban house | could live IKE
prince. With malaria and automo'
biles I'm in fear OF my life" Well.
answered the agent soothlngly'
think of the princes who live in
fear of their lives Washington Star.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Hypnotist" are both calculated to pro
duce many hearty laughs. There will
also be a new Illustration song by Mr.
Manager Eichenberger is having the
theater fitted up with electric ceiling
fans and making other arrangements
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Valued Same as Gold.

b. g. Stewart, merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: 81 tell my custom
ers when they buy box of DR. Kings
New Life Pills they get the worth OF
that much gold in weight, If afflicted
with constipation, malaria or bilious
ness" Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. 25c.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

\ II appears that Cairo has always
zen somewhat headstrong or wilfull
some people would call it contrary
although it might also be regarded as
independence of spirit, or strength OF
honest conviction. Away back in 1864.
as may be seen from note under that
head, this city cast 1852 votes, of
whfeh an overwhelming majority were
cast for Mcclellan as against Abraham
Iincc'ns
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
April Circulation.

The above Is correct statement
OF the circulation of The Cairo Bulle-
tin for the year 1907 and for the
month of April 1908.
& CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this fourth day OF April 1908,
LEO J. KLEB,
Notary Public,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

There can be no doubt about il. We
Democrats have all crawled under
one blanket this year. Has not the
Ohio Democratic convention gust en-
dorsed VIM. II Bryan, nominated
Judson Harmon for governor and sent
a message of sympathy to Grover
Cleveland?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
HIS Opportunity.

Il am in love with a young lady who
is deaf and near-slghted, wrote the
young man, Should | marry herr
You not only should remarked the
snake editor, who was temporarily do
ing the query editors work, but II
she is blind and deaf you probably
can Answers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number of complete and
perfect copies of the Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the year 1907 .....211o
Average number of complete and
perfect copies Of the Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the month OF April
1908 .............. POPS
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Burial of Dog in cemetery.--A Gem

Burial of Dog in cemetery.--A Gem
etery association, the regulations of
which provided that it lots were to be
used exclusively for the burial OF the
white race, sold adjoining lots to H.
and Il. r. buried in her lot the car.
oass of her pet dog. H objected, and
applied for an injunction. In Hertie
VS.. Riddell eta al, LOG Southwestern
Reporter, 2S2, the Kentucky Court of
Appeals held H. was entitled to a man
datory Injunction to compel remov
al Of the dog, as its iuterment was
contrary to the rules Of the assoCa-
lion that, if the burial gf dogs were
permitted in a cemetery, donkeys
horses, or bulls might be inferred at
the dictates Of the freakish fancy of
the owner. and that contracts for the
immunity of the resting places of the
dead from outrages of this kind. being
in harmony with the sentiment of all
men We're enforceable
Enactment of Municipal Ordinance
"A city charter provided that every
ordinance must he read three times he
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
At the Arcade.

The program for today at the Ar
cade on Eighth street is Black Prin-
cess" aud Give Me Back Ny
Dummy ...
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

sportInq Item.

From report of a divoreee's we'd
ding as written by the baseball re-
nnrter. and as the dominic pro-
nounced the words, the bride was aa
yanced to second.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

The Bulletin 10 on sale st the fol
lowing places: & @ass
Colemsn's, 2f4 Eighth street.
Halliday House News Stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

for the comfort of HE patrons durina
the present summer season.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Opportunity Always with Us.

Higher things remain 10 Do uuno
than have vet been accomplished. eod
and his universe still wait upon eaon
individual soul, offering opportunity
~. - CIV, i.lin0 -
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois,
Population 16,147.


Population 16,147.
Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS :. =.
Clerk, r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS e. MAHONEY
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller. ERNEST WORKMAN.
Police Magistrate, A. J. ROSS.
Chief OF Police, NJ S. EAGAN.
Alexander County, Population 22,467.
County Clerk, JESSE z. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff, FRANK T.. DAVIS.
States Attorney, ALEX. WILSON.
Coroner, DIR. JAMES McMANUS.
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED n
Board Of County Commissioners.
j. j. JENNELLE, Chairman.
EEDDnE DADCnHyC
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
War al Horne,

About 10000 soldiers of peace are
killed every year in this country by
achines-including railroads.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
CAIRO IN 1864.


At the election on Nov Sth the city
of Cairo cast 7oS votes for Mcclellan
and 37i for Lincoln. In the entire
county Mcclellan received ISL and
Lincoln 1872 Clear Creek precinct
gave Lincoln 1G3 votes to Z for Me
Clelian; while North Cairo gave 2S2
for Mcclellan, to SIS ror Lincoln. John
O. Hartman was elected circuit clerk
Charles d. After sheriff and Patrick
Curcoran, coroner.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

On Nov goth the Church of the Re
'eemer was solemnly consecrated by
Right Rev. Bishop Whitehouse, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Lyle, the rector
and Rev. Messrs Osborne and Brit
tain. The choir discoursed beautiful
and appropriate music. Bishop White
house delivered aud eloquent sermon
from Ephesians, chapter 3. verse 10.
After the sermon the bishop con-
firmed several members of the con
gregation.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12
Bionfaphl

William Alden smith. United States
senator from Michigsna. was born at
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

About this time, joel G. Morgan
took charge of thu political side of
the Democrat and f. G. Chapman be
came local editor. Mr. Chapman had
long been connected with the New
York Herald. These gentlemen sue
ceeded Editors Marshall and Slgnaigo
who resigned owing to differences
with the management.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Un Nov. 25th a meeting of citizens
was held at s. S. Taylor's office at
which steps were taken to organize
library and lecture association. John
w Trover was chairman and +. c.
chapman secretary Messrs. y. Hurd
). b. Halliday, A. p, Stafford, w. IT.
irecn and r G Chapman were ap-
committee to prepare a plan
If organization, to report on Nov. 90.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died. on Nov. 23rd. Mary Birdie
Robbins, aged years daughter of
Rufus =. and Jane H. Robbins
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

United States officers who had been
on of the steamer Aurora, during an
engageRlent between the Federal and
Confederate. forces at Eastport, on
the Tennessee river, wrote to the
Democrat commenting the heroic con
luet Of pilot Henry Partee. of Cairo,
who remained at the wheel until the
steamer was out of range of the
enemy's battery The boat was struck
repeatedly. and cassion Of ammrni.
ton was struck, steam pipe was cut
md the steamer was on fire.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Nov 2ith was Thanksgiving Day
and was appropriately observed by
the Cairo people. Special services
were held in the Church of the Re
ileemer and also in st. Patrick's
church.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Board Of County Commissioners.
j. ]. JENNELLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN j. CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died. on Nov. 21st, Molie. wife o
John Mckee, correspondent of tn
St Louis Democrat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-12

Died, on&Sov. 18th at Mount Yer.
non. ILL.,, Lucy Louisa, only daughter
Of VIM. II. and Anna l.. Green. of
Cairo.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-19
The Goodness
Of the Porch J

IFS best appreciated when every
fchair spells COMFORT. Come
land let US show YOU our
PORCH ROCKERS. PORCH SET
TEES, PORCH SWINGS IN COOL,
CLEAN, INDIA REED-white or
mission finish: and our convent
entity comfortable FOLDING
CANVAS CHAIRs--all OF them
at specially attractive prices And
don't forget. were headquarters
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-19

uves. Hence the action OF the Acad'
envy OF Medicine. Here follow some
extracts Ton the ancient volume
Number :! bones In the human
body. $50: number OF nerves, SO; mum
Der OF pores, 100000.
THE heart Is the king OF the or.
gans and the stan OF life: the lungs
| embrace II as a mother does her child
The liver is the human bodys cook
stove Sicknesses are due TO man S
malice. ignorance and inability TO curb
the passions for these things inter
fere with the proper nourishment
OF the human organs. All unkind
thoughts react upon the heart and hv.
err"
The methods for ascertaining the
state Of a persons health were the
same as those methods employed to-
day looking at the tongue. asking
questions. feeling the pulse, etc. etc.
Vegetable medicines are advocated.
also baths, congresses, massage.
blood-letting, etc. Fines were impos-
ed upon physicians who do not keep
their instruments clean.
Medicines are prescribed alike for
sound and sick people. People in
good health are admonished 10 keep
so by reasonable living. by avoiding,
excesses and by cleanliness OF both
mind and body.
Excessive fees are not allowed.
Physicians shall receive what is
necessary 10 insure them a good Nv
ing, but must not attempt to profit
unduly by the benefits they confer
upon the human race"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-19

chew the magnificent club which had
been his home for years; to dwell in
humble lodgings: stinung himself OF
the very necessities OF existence;
arousing the charity OF his landlady,
doctors and nurses by his stimulation
and protestation OF extreme poverty In
order that every available penny OF
his fortune might be saved for the
object Of his curious benefactions?
Blount's Friends Few.
Archibald Henry BlepRt- English
gentleman, descendant Of solid Buck
inghamshire family, by his unexpected
and unexplainable bequest aroused
more interest after death than he ever
did during life.
Like many Englishmen OF his class
and habits of mind, he had no friends.
AT his club, the select and exclusive
Junior Athenaeum in Pail Mali, which
he made his town home for over forty
years. he was an isolated person. Even
the club servants knew nothing OF
him save that he had certain routine
OF life. insisted upon being called ear
", and had his meals az regular times
and above all did not wish TO be
bothered by companionship.
AT his country place. Gerrand'S
Cross, in Buckinghamshire. he main
tanned the same scheme OF isolation
His nearest neighbors knew that he
was Mr.. Blount. and that was all.
His nearest relatives, sister and =
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-19

brother had not either seen or spoken
with him for over twenty-five years
lot that any unfriendliness existed be.
tween them. but simply in true Eng
lish style they respected his desires
10 be left alone
Wrote Letter TO Yale in 1898.
In 1895 Yale university first learned
OF the existence OF Archibald Henry
BlouE; through a letter which he sent
TO the president tersely asking the
names of the trustees or IL possible
the university's London lawyers, as he
contemplated drawing a will in which
Yale would be remembered.
The names of the trustees were for.
warded TO the Junior Athenaeum club
and within a few days the Yale Off.
cials received a copy OF Mr. Blount d
viii bequeathing the bulk or his es-
tate which was then estimated al
S350.000 TO the university. In this in.
strument several London hospitals
were also named as benefciaries for
substantial amounts.
Nothing more was heard OF Mr.
Blount by Yale until the first OF June
1907. when a revised copy of a will
written in Mr.. Blount's own handwrit
ing was received at New Haven. IL
this document the requests 10 the
London hospitals were eliminated and
all the property, consisting of shares
and some real estate was bequeathed