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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
CAPTAIN ANS0M BANKRUPT
Former Leader of Cubs Sued by Mrs.
 Charles r. Taft.

Chicago, July l5.--Adrian c. Anson, former captain of tho Chicago National league baseball team was defendant to- day in proceedings before Judge Land is which resulted in the appointment of receiver for Anson's Billiard and Bowling establishment. The bank ruptcy proceedings followed closely the beginning of euit against Anson on behalf of Mrs Charles r. Taft of Gin cinhati, sister-in-law of the republican presidential nominee. Mrs Taft al- legged that Anson owed her $6,500 for rent of the premises where ne has been conducting his business, In today's proceedings schedules of accounts due amounting to about $2O000, were flied by tn epetitioning creditors. They averred that the assets available for the liquidation of the debts total be- tween S700O and $s,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
GLlDDENISTS WRECKED
Steering Knuckle Breaks. Sending Cal
 Over En'banlsncnt

Milford, Pa, July 15.,-The car owned by C. l.. Kull and. driven by Chris. White, Detroit, with Bert Cor rey Brooklyn, mechancian, was wrecked at Sanatseddy to-day. The steering knuckle broke and the ma chine plunged over q twenty-five foot embankment. The car was wrecked, but the occupants were not injured,
 The car driven by R, l., Lockewood. used as the pilot car, broke an axle i'll going over road under construc- tion near Nazareth. It was the path finder of the route.
 Car No. 101 arrived at the checking out station late and was penalzed 12 points. This leaves only five cars with perfect scores in the Hower contest. To-day's run ends the first half of the tour With six teams still having per feet scores in the Glidden contest All the tourists pronounced the run from Philadelphia to this point the most enjoyable thus far.
 The run to Albany tomorrow, 152 miles, is scheduled to be made in eight hours and fifteen minutes if the weather is fair
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
VICE-PRESIDEMTS TO MEET
Incumbent to Greet Rival Candidate
 in Home City.

Chicago, July 15.--John W. Kern, democratic candidate for the vice. presidency, arrived here to-day from Lincoln, Neb., on his way home from the Denver convention, He announce ed that national headquarters would seen be opened in this city, Mr. Kern was accompanied by Thomas Taggart, chairman of the democratic national committee; Urey Woodsol, secretary; Mir. Green, national committeeman of Rhode Island, and others. The party left at l o'clock this afternoon for Indianapolis, where his townsmen have prepared fitting welcome for the vice. presidential nominee 1t is to be non-partisan affair, Vice President Fairbanks having consented to act as chairman of .he meeting, thereby returning the compliment paid four years ago by MT. Kern when he presided over a simila -"~thering in honor of MT. Fairbanks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
WRIGHT TO SIT ON THE LID.

Washington July 15,-To morrow Secretary Wright, the "baby' of the cabinet, will be initiated into the of- flee of sitting OH the lid Secretary Cortelyou has left the treasury depart ment. and will not be back again until late in the summer. He has gone to his home on Long Island, but will keep in touch with Washington affairs by wire. Attorney General Bonaparte who was at his desk at the department o( justice last on Monday, ia now under stood 10 be on his way to Massachusetts where he will remain until about Sep tember 10.
 It is a coincidence that Assistant Att torney General Fowler, who had not held that office twenty-four hours be- fore he was called upon to administer the duties of the attorney gcneralship itself, halls from Tennessee, the state from which Secretary Wright who takes up the administrative reins at Washington tomorrow, also comes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
NEW Y0RK'S CANDIDATES
Machine Ready to Push Its Slate
 Through State Convention.

New York, July 15.-Timothy l.. Woodruff, chairman of the republican state committee, evidently believes that candidates for governor and leu tenant governor this fall are as good as chosen, and that the business or the convention that names them can be transacted in a single day.
 That is the only solution of the diff ficulty which confronts him In the con fllct of dates with Inc state fair In q two page typewriter statement, is- sued today, he said that a plan for the shortest state convention on record was going before the state committee at it's meeting early on August.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
FARMER WAS MURDERED
Sixty four Ycar-Old Man Had License to Marry Thirteen Ycar-O Old Girl.

Dover Del, July 15.--That William Williams, aged GA years, the prospec- tive bridegroom who had secured a li- cense to wed 13-year-old girl, and whose body was found hanging to a tree near Marybel, Md, yesterday, was murdered, was established by the cor oner, who held an inquest in the case. The jury found that Williams came to his death by a blow on the head from a blunt instrument.
 It is not known what the motive for the murder was, but the police author ities are working on the theory that the aged man was slain to prevent his marriage to a mere child.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
POLITICAL EQUALITY CLUB.

The New Haven Political Equality club will have an outing tomorrow at Fairview, just beyond Waverly Grove. There will be a meeting first, followed by basket picnic at the cottage of Mrs. Leo Herz. Members will take the Bridgeport car, leaving the green at o'clock. If 1t Is stormy the picnic will take place the following Monday afternoon. All members and their friends are cordially invited.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
PLUMBERS APPRENTICES
Masters Favor Allowing One to Each
 Five Men in Shop,

Boston, July 15.--"Our Right of Trade Protection" was discussed by W. A. Decker of Grand Rapids, Mich, and Trade Cases" by W. B, Gray of Louisville, Ky, and II. r. Ballet of Newark, N, J., before the National Plumbers association in session here
 A report from apprenticeship com mttees advised allowing one appren- tice to each five men in shop, not moro than four in one shop.
 The legislative committee said that after canvass of all the states they found that all local and state laws governing plumbing are beneficial when properly administered, and should be maintained.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
MORE RAIN COMING SOON.

Washington. July l5,--The weather bureau to-day issued q special fore cast predicting early rain In the corn and wheat belt and in the Ohio valley eastward. The rain storm will move eastward and reach the Middle At. lantic and New England states Satur- day night or Sunday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
BUBONIC srRlKEs AZORES.

Lisbon July b. The bubonic plague has made it's appearance on the island of Terceira, one of the Azores group, where there have been thirteen eases and four deaths from the disease
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

About ten of the members of the Christian Endeavor of the Congrega- tional church went with the Christian Endeavor union to Cheshire last even- ing. where social gathering was held.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
ANOTHER PETITION
Boston Firm Seeks Renewal of Guarantee on Consoli-,
 dated Stock.
FOLLOWS MACKEY ACTION
Proceeding Apparently Taken to Get Opinion on status of Sc-
 curities.

Boston, July l5.--A petition asking that the New York, New Haven X Hartford Railroad company be com [ pc lied to continue certain guarantees assumed by the Consolidated Railway company of Connecticut when the lat ter company entered into an agree ment with the New England Invest ment X Securities company was filed in the Supreme court of Massachusetts to- day by Kidder Peabody X Company of Boston. The petitioners set forth that on June 25, 1906, the Consolidated com rany entered into an agreement with the New England company to guaran- tee the payment of semi-annual divi- dends at the rate of four per cent. an- nually on the preferred stock of the New England company and in the event of the liquidation of the New England company, to pay the stock holders slOo for each share of such pre- ferred stock. The Consolidated com pany later having been absorbed by the New Haven company the ietition- . CTS declore that the New Haven com pany thereby assumed all the guaran- tees of the Consolidated company.
 Kidder, Peabody & Company allege that on tranefer of stocks made by them the New Haven company and the New England company in Issuing 2 new certificate declined to make a certificate guaranteeing the payment oi interest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

Miss H. Robertson of Alden ave- nue. left to-day for Canada, where she will stay month.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
HOME FROM WEDDING TR1r.

Mir. and Mrs. William D. wendell have just returned from their wedding trip and have moved into their new home, 361 Elm street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

Frank Belden. jr., and family of Willard street, have gone up in the Lltchneld hills for stay.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

Mir. and Mrs. w. Veitch of New York. are the guests of MT. Veitch's parents of Barnett street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

Mrs. L. c. Warren of Barnett street has returned home after 9 months visit with her parents In Stamford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

The petition filed in the Supreme court of Massachusetts today by Kid der, Peabody & Co.,, concerning the Consolidated Railway company secur- ties seems to be of similar nature to the procedure taken in Connecticut by Mackey and Company of New York in regard to the guarantees alleged to have been assumed by the Now York, New Haven X Hartford railroad in taking over the Consolidated company. It Is thought here that tho proceeding apparently has for it's object the secur- ing of high legal opinion on the status of the securities in both Massachusetts and Connecticut
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16
NASHVILLE.

MT. and Mrs, Eer of Fountain street, have moved to Brooklyn, N. r..
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

Don't forget the lawn festival given by the Epworth league this evening on Beechers lawn at the corner of Harrison and Whalley avenues, Ice cream, cake, lemonade, and water melon will be on sale.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-16

St. Joseph's Sunday school will hold It's picnic at Double Beach to- day. Special cars will leave Westville at o'clock.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
ANNUAL HEC|RA
To Bic CITIES
TAKES PLACE TODAY WHEN
HUNDREDS WILL LEAVE
CAIRO ON EXCURSIONS.
CAIROITES ARE INVITED
Extended BY {. G. Lewis 10 Visit
University Heights. Col.
Frank Harris as
Spokesman.

Today the annual excursions to St.
Louis Via the Mobile & Ohio railroad
and the great Chicago excursion run
by the Illinois Central bid fair to take
from Cairo for a few days hundreds of
citizens who are On pleasure and bust
ness bent.
Col Frank Harris. general agent Of
the Mobile & Ohio arrived here last
evening to asst the corps of ticket
agents at the Central Union station
The first excursion via the Mobile &
Ohio left for St Louis left early this
morning on the regular train at 2;15
O'Clock The second will b. run as a
special leaving al Q o'clock this morn
ING ard the third will leave this after.
noon on the regular train.
Co. Harris bv request OF Mr.. f. G.
Lewis, president Of the University
Heights Realty and Development com
pany. presents to the Cairo excur
sicnists who visit ST. Louis on this
occasion an invitation to visit Uni
veIsity Heights which is a very at
tractiye new suburb promoted by Mr..
Lewis company Mr.. Harris is build
iug p handsome residence in that sec
ton OF The city and many other beau
tful homes hove been built and are
being planned. University Heights is
noted by reason of the fact that Mr.,
Lewis maly enterprises are located
there and the imposing buildings
where the Woman's Magazine and the
Womans National Daily are published
are among the interesting sights OF
st Louis. Caroites who visit Uni
versity Heights will find much to in
terest and impress them with the
magnitude of the Lewis enterprises
ami the beautiful suburban homes
which are springing up on all SIDES
of that part of the city,
Tne Chicago excursion Is always
popular one and the hot weather will
inspire many with the desire to get
away from business for a few days.
The excursion rates are very chcao,
s. beinl the fare for the round trip
tn ST. Louis and s. for the Chicago
trip
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
CAMPAIGN ECHOES
Assertion Made BY Labor Organizer
Euainst Police Officer Curry OF
Cairo Pronounced False.

Police Officer James Curry has Just
come upon one of the many campaign
stories that were told against Mayor
Parsons to influence the voters in
other parts of the district against the
MAYOR i'm his congressional race. This
story appeared in the Murphysboro
Reppbican- Era of Aug 9. two days
before the election and too late to be
effectively contradicted and it re-
fcrred TO Officer Curry in manner
that he SAYS puts him in false light.
The story is told over the signature
of paul J. Smith. organizer for the
Fellow Trades I'niOnists OF the TWen-
ffth congressional district. Mr..
Smith addressed the members OF TINS
organization IN the interest of Capt.
TEistlewood and seeks to diseredIt
Mr.. Parsons record as a friend OF
Union Labor Among other things ne
cites the appointment OF OHicer
Curry on the Cairo police force ana
alleges that Curry was "a famous
st ikp-hreakpr in the Prulman Gar
strike lei by Eugene '. pens.
Onicer Curry requests The Bulletin
To state that he was never strike
breaker. He was in the employ OF the
Big Four railroad as yard master al
Cincinnati from 1891 TO 1894 when ne
was transferred to Cairo. He never
nsrtic,usted in any strike. and his
,.1 a. a t-nion man will compare
fa,orsblv with that of any one. He
calls attention to the fact that he was
auported member Of the caro- pr
lice force on Jrne 9. long after Mayor
Parsons bad entered the race Tor con
ersss. and also to the fact that 'eter
Thocman and G. J. Gilmore. who are
also designated as strike breakers by
Mr.. Smith. were special officers at the
recent election appointed by the
sheriff and acting in the interest OF
Capt Thistlewood-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
NOTICE NJ. W. OF A.

Our esteemed neighbor wallace f
George died at o'clock MondaT
morning All the neighbors OF Cairo
camp No 1910 and Egypt camp No
1925 are requested to meet at the res
idence of the neighbor, 6l5 Thirty
fourth street at II O'Clock today to es
cort the remains to the depot
Neighbor w. E. George was a mem
Der of Minden camp No. 3745 OF Min
den Mines. Mo, and will be buried AT
Kas
JAMES NJ. STEWART. Consul
7. G. WATKINS. Acting Clerk.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
WATER WALKING
AND HIGH DIVES
CAIRO MAY OFFER BIG ATTRAC-
TON TO VISITORS HERE IN
NEAR FUTuRE--MER CHANTS
AND BUSINESS MEN ARE BE.
HIND PLAN.

An elaborate entertainment on the
Ohio river here within The next few
weeks is being planned by number
OF Cairo business men and merchants.
The idea is 10 bring large numbers OF
out of town visitors to the city for the
purpose of stimulating the fall trade
The attractions as now talked of will
consist Of a sensational high dive
from the Illinois Central bridge,
water walking contest and other
novel features.
J. IN. Crawford, who has had much
fractions is in the city aud has been
interested in the plan which has met
with considerable encouragement
many bushes men believing that
such a celebration would have Ee de
sired effect of attracting the atten-
tion OF the residents of nearby towns
to Cairo Mr. Crawford will be re.
membered as the man who so sue
cessfully booked and managed the
Mattery airship here year ago, ami
who brought TO Cairo the largest
crowd of visitors in the city's history
This attraction was deliberately adj
yertised and Mr. Crawford has given
his assurance that if he is successful
in the present undertaking he will al
vertise the events more broadcast
than ever before attempted Owing
to the number of railroad and steam
boat lines entering Cairo there is Il
vast field to draw from and at this
time of the year large crowds may be
expected
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
RIVER PILOT
DIES OF TYPHOID
Wallace {. George Sueeunbs After a
Brief Illness at v. S. Marine
Aospital-Funersl Today.

Wallace +. George, a river piio-
died at the L. g Marine Hospital in
this city yesterday morning AZ
O'Clock after brief illness Of typnoiI
fever
The decedent resided at els Thirty
fourth street. He is survived by ms
wife and three children. his brother.
Howard George and a sister, Miss
Stella George both OF whom reside in
Pittsburg, Kas-, and a haif-brother
Marion Usher. who live in Minde-i
Mines. Mo
The deeedent was born in Milford
Ky. March 5. 1871 and married eight
years ago.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
DIED AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
John D. Calhoun Former Resident Of
Mound City Passed Away at
Grand Chain.

John u. Calhoun brother OF e. T.
Calhoun of this city, died at his home
In Grand Chain Sunday after a long
illness.
The family had resided at Mound
City until recently The decedent
leaves a wife and little daughter.
The funeral was held yesterday after.
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Calhoun
we're at the dcath-bed Of the former .
brother.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
STREET TAX NOTICE.

All persons who have been notified
to pay their street tax and have fail
ed to do 50 will be prosecuted TO the
full extent OF the Law. All persons
having dogs running at large without
having paid their license will also be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. This is the last warning.
...- JOHN SHEEHAN,
Street Supervisor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
volmerCster Wedding.

The marriage of Mr.. Jacob Oster
and Miss Rose Volmer will be sol
emnized this morning at St Joseph's
church at O'Clock the Rev FIR James
Gillian officiating.
The bride is daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Jacob Volmer, old and esteemed
residents of Cairo and the bride
groom is a blacksmith at Twenty-sec-
ond and Sycamore streets.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
D. A. r. Cele bration.

The nini chapter Of the National
Society of the Daughters OF the Amer.
lean Revolution have issued invita-
lions to the ceremonies attendant up
ON the unwilling of a marker on the
site of the first Lineoln-D Douglas de-
bate, August u. Cairo members Of
the society have received cards.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
Runaway Team.

A farmers team drawing a lot of
watermelons and two little negro
boys. made dash down Thirty-fourth
street yesterday spilling the boys
but dropping not melon. One OF
the boys was quite seriously cut in
the face. Some of the street workers
who stopped the team were supplied
with melons by the owner of the
team.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
cairoites Al CreaI.

There are a score or more of Cairo
ties at Creal Springs and they are
having a fine time, it is said The big
hotel is well filed. there being in all
probably $50 guests. They are en-.
joying the waters the pure air aud
the scenery.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
ecc FOR
0.0.0. BAD BLOOD

When bad blood infection of
OF Contagious Blood Poison usually the form
throat poches
falling hair and
affecting all parts the body poisoned
the the disease will finally
the strongest constitution No medicine
Poison which does not rid the circulation of particle of
and
trouble
heathu blood
is the reliable of all blood purifiers and its
heathn vegetable especially
iusidios trouble Write home
aid the the different disease
special medical advice wish No charge for either.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
Socialism and Relation.

My whole religion is not socialism.
out Christ. The difficulty which the
church feels in contact with most OF
the socialists of the day. with many,
indeed, of the worklngmen even when
they are not socialists, is that they are
ruled by certain social ideals, con
cerned especially, though not exclusive
ly, with the exaltation of their own
class.-british Congregationalist.
u IuOC
'joUu SulViou SAYS ~ psplAoId 'm.q
81 'u7N 19Irq dI slIeI g4u3e.N
$40 ~" o. s4uBM usm p9mIB-ouo
3Slno pug soesd IoI sulq,kuV
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Ruby's Forgery Sold.

The Ruby stock was sold yesterday
by Trustee John Greaney TO Meyer
Reib. who will continue the business
in the old stand. in the Opera House
block
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
Still Alive.

Fred Williams. the negro shot by
young Joe Causey, was still alive yes.
terday, with little change in his con.
dition. The Causeys We're transfer
red to the county jail to await the re
suit OF Williams case.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18

Mrs Mary Corliss and daughter
Miss Mary. will leave this week fer
indianapolis where they will visit
relatives. From there they will 20
to New York and Boston where they
will spend several Wekse.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18

Mrs. Young Of Chicago arrived ycs-
teTday to visit her sons and her broth
or E. NJ. whitney. superintendent Of
the Singer factory Mrs. Young will
also be the guest Of Mrs. Josephine
Cox Of Sixth street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18
Fads and Fashions.

| New O1rk Aug. l0.-BOrderet ma
i terials are holding their favor in the
| feminine field and the borders are
beiug used as trimmings on gowns.
The new foulards are especially at.
tractive and are very cool for the hot
weather dresses. A smart frock in
the new light cherry colored fou' arl
had pin dots of white and border
in 2igzag or cheyron effect. The
waist was made with small tucFs
stitched to the bust line in front and
to the waist line in back. The border
was used for the center fold in back
as well as fornt In the collar. cuffs,
and shoulder seams the border an
peared again. The sleeve produced
cape effect by six downward turned
mcRs at the top and at the wrist
were tucked vertically into the cuff.
Tho skirt a one piece model was
groun-nlaited at the sides with a box
plat in front and an inverted one in
the back The border of the material
around the foot was the only trim
ming
The present fashions in iewe'ry
show decided changes from those
season back Gold and silver are not
the only metals worn but copper horn
and ivory are used abundantly
Mother of pear or barOque pearls are
set in black silver or copper Enamels.
-, brill Ertl IA
like the real gems are among the fads
OF the dav. When carved by a mas
ter's hand. horn Is combined with
costly gems. pearls being the favorites
Ivory and silver iewelry is most effec-
tive while canoes with copper set
tigs are exceptionally pretty Some
of the jewelry that is worn in the
evenings are very old necklaces.
stomachers, breastplates, diadems and
rings. and for day wear there are
recklaces, buckles, buttons and hat
pins The necklaces worn in the day
time are much heavier than those for
evening. yet sometimes we see
slender. quivering pendant worn on a
fine chain The diadem, instead OF
being reserved for ceremonious ocea-
siCns as has been the fashion, is now
worn at dinners, operas or evening
parties by nearly every weli-dressed
woman. lust at present hat pins are
receiving much attention.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.
Mrs. Fred D. Nellis is i'll at St
Marys Infrmary.
/ w. S. Dunbar has returned from a
trip TO points in Texas
Mrs Clara Schwartze will go TO ST.
Louis today to spend several days.
Mrs. Joseph Steagala has gone 20
Pine Bluf. Ark. to visit relatives.
Mrs Eva Hoffman will go to 81.
Louis this morning TO visit friends.
Julius p. Schulz has returned from
trip to his lumber camps in the
south.
Mrs. p. ]. Thistlewood and daugh
ter, Miss Leila, left yesterday for Mel
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18

The Cairo Bulletin is the only Cairo
paper with the service OF the Asso-
efatsa PressL
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-18

In Cairo nearly everybody reads
The Bulletin.