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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Gail up Bucharan's Music Store u
you want your
3IANOS or ORGANS TUNED Or
REPAIRED. M. r. BKloH en-
Resident Tuner. 70 years experience
All Work Guaranteed. Moderate
Charges.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19
BRIDGE Whist Club.

The Bridge Whist Club will meet
next Saturday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Douglas Halliday of
Elm street
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Auction Sale.

The stocks of the Grand Leader and
Ruhy's Toggc.v will be offered for
sale at auction on Monday. April 9th
at 10 O'Clock, by the trustee, Walter
C.. Lindlcy. The goods will be Offered
in their entirely
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19
K. M. K. c. Excursion.

Those in charge of the X. NJ. X. {.
excursion cn tie Island Queen Wed
nesday night announce that the trip
&c Wickliffe has been abandoned
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19
Rummaae Sale.

The Sewing Circle of St Patrick's
church will hold a rummage sale az
the hall the week of "Wednesday, April
22-29.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

The Bulletin Is a member OF the As
soCiated Press the greatest news
gathering ogauIzation In the world.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19
LIVES vaasrIes.

love may laugh at locksmiths,"
says the Philosopher of Folly. but a
glance at the city directory will con.
vince yoa that he smiles geniaIly on
other kinds.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Roses and other plants at Mrs. Mad
den's, $40 Twenty second street.
Leave orders for cut flowers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs. Farric Jackson of Vienna,
was the guest Of her sister. Mrs Wal
ter Wardcr Of HolbrUok avenue, yes
to-day cn rout, home from visit at
points in Texas
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs G. ". Cole who has been en-
gagged in the upholstering business
at 1415 Commercial avenue left
thursday for st Louis. After a
short STAY there she will 20 to visit
relatives il Michigan and from there
will go to Buffalo, ~ Y, to reside.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mr.. and MIS-. F. ]. E Jackson. OF
st Louis, were in the city yesterday
en- route homo from their wedding
trip to points in Florida where they
.spent several months Mrs. Jacks II
is a daughter of w \. Deyeny, a well
known conductor on the Illinois Cen.
trial railroad
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs w. r Halliday, of Elm street
is in Chicago where she is visiting
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Miss M9tJc Belle Arnold, of Mem
pl,is, who has been the guest of MI
and Mrs Daniel Mccarthy has re
turned home
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs A. NJ, Halliday of New Or
leans and Mrs Josie Harvey, of Chi
ego. arrived yesterday to visit the
formers daughter, Mrs. Douglas Hal
liday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs Gen. Farrin is confined TO her
home with a severe sprain in the
shoulder caused by fall at her home
on Twentynitn street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Miss Botbwcli, VINO has been the
guest of Mrs Charles S Carey of
Elm street left yesterday for her
home in Clay City, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs. J. A. NJ. Gibbs, of Unity was
ia the city yesterday On route te
Pensacola, Fla. t. visit relatives.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs W. : Dewey and Mrs Cora
Cctter went to Golden yesterday to
spend several days with relatives
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs William Whitcamp, of 2tz
Twentieth street has been called to
Irinceton, IND, by the illness of a
relative.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Miss Margaret Mabry of St Louis,
is the guest 81 her sister. Mrs. Anna
Sottage OF Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19


is here yialiEt relatives aud lfleh3S
Miss Pauline DAWSON OF EisltH
2hysboro.
Misses Ef4o ard Margaret Lansden
IN ST Louis
Misses Grace and Margaftt Marry
VII spefd SUNDAY WIN iIl.naS II
Mrs, RUDY Adams, OF VIVA hlaee,
is visiting MISS Anna Marder oil lhir-
ceth ana EAh s'Fee'S'
Joseph a. H"Her' OF memphis Is
i.2fe Nislliht MS sisters, MISSES MAI
gafet ana CLriStiha hieih'
IS the guest 81 her sister Mfs. Aaha
-No''ase u "'Si'''i7'o" ''e''"'
Mrs. W. ; Dewey and Mrs. Cora
Cctter Went to Golden yesterday 10
spend several days with relatives.
Mrs. J. A. NJ. Gibbs, of Unity, was
.ia the city yesterday en- route te
Pensacola Fla tG Visit relatives.
~
Mrs. ] w Garnt, OF Grand Chain,
is the guest Of her SON Fred Gaunt
and family q Upper Washington ave
.nue.
Mrs. William Whltcamp, of IL
rfnceton, lud, by the Illness of a
relative
Miss MgtJc Belle Arnold, of Mem
pItis, who has been the guest of MI
and Mrs. Daniel Mccarthy has re
turned home.
Miss Oii'e Crippen OF Thirty-siNth
a an q a rr.o"a.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Joseph A Haller, of Memphis, is
here visiting his sisters, Misses Mar
caret and Christina Klein.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Mrs. Ruby Adams, of Villa Ridge
is visiting Miss Anna Marder of Thir
t'eth and Elm streets.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Misses Grace and Margaret Mabry
will sperd Sunday with friends II
Sikeston, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Misses Ef4c ard Margaret Lansden
r. turned Yesterday from a short visit
Ia St Louis
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-04-19

Miss Pauline Davidson OF Eighth
street, is spending Easter in Muir
9hysborO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
DOVER MUST TAKE
 WHAT HE CAN GET
CHAIRMAN HITCHCOCK SEEMS DETERMINED TO KICK UP A RUMPUS IN REPUBLICAN CAMP. DOVER StioRN OF AUTHORITY.

Washington, August 9.-(Special.) J. Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the repub- lican national committee is going to kick up a laundering row in the republican camps in spite of the soft statements given out by Judge Taft's political man. agers to the effect that Dover quietly and willingly submitted to being showed out of a position given him by the late Senator Mark Hanna, and which Senator Foraker and other Ohio republicans of prominence were anxious that he should retain.
 The continuation of this matter Is ex- actly as predicted several weeks ago in these dispatches. It was stated pointedly then that Dover would have to go, for it became apparent to those who were keep ing an eye on things that Hitchcock would not allow Dover to have any au- thority.
 It is now pretended that Dover is really in better position and that he is sat isfied Dover has got to take what he can get for it is at a season when he cannot very well form any desirable business connections, and he needs the money the job brings in. and will have to keep his mouth shut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
FACTIONS FIGHT
 UP IN TENNESSEE
REPUBLICANS AT WAR AMONG THEMSELVES AND THERE AP- PEARS NO PROSPECT OF EARLY HEALING OF THE RUPTURE.

Chattanooga, August 9.-Probably 1900 Tennessee republicans have already ar rived in this city for the purpose of hold ing what has become known as the home rule convention. It is estimated that POGO will have reached this city by the time the convention is called to order at noon tomorrow.
 A caucus tonight Is being held in the Hotel Patten, which will result In the per- fecting of a slate probably with Asbury Wright of Redwood as the head of the ticket MT. Wright has agreed to ac- cept the nomination if rendered him.
 The other faction of the party, known as the Sanders Evans faction, will meet in Nashville Wednesday, and it Is fore gone conclusion that G. N. Tillman will be the gubernatorial nominee of that wing of the party. It Is also understood that the Sanders-Evans wing will adopt a platform favoring statewide prohibi- ton.
 The rupture in the republican party in Tennessee is said to be the most complete in the history of the party, and the pres ent indications are that there Is no prob ability of it's being healed. Feeling is bitter between the two factions. The Sanders Evans faction claim to be the regulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
DISCORD REIGNS
 AMONG OFFICIALS

Constantinople, August 9. = Discord reigns among the former ministers and palace officials detained at the ministry of war. Mendough Pasha. former minis ter of the interior, hs at loggerheads with Tahsin Pasha, the Sultan's former secre- tary, who reproached him with not having adopted his advice three months ago to persuade the Sultan to grant amnesty to political prisoners The secretary, who is suffering from acute melancholia, replied that it was better to have died than to witness the present state of affairs.
 Zekhi Pasha, who was recently dis missed as inspector of military schools, is also reported to be prisoner at the min istry of war. half demented and con- stantly requesting revolver with which to end his life. To this request the re- sponse was made that he must live and render to the nation an account of his doings. He has contributed $25, GOO toward fund to purchase two cruisers to be named after the heroes of the revolutions.
 Considerable importance attaches to the presence at the diplomatic reception by the Sultan last Friday after the Selamlik of Tewfk Pasha, minister of foreign af- fairs, which. doubtless was intended to emphasize the fact that the Sultan now s acting as a constitutional sovereign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
TAFT HAS PROBLEM
 IN WEST VIRGINIA
TWO FACTIONS IN REPUBLICAN PARTY IN STATE CLAMORlNG FOR RECOGNITION FROM THE NATIONAL LEADER.

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, Au- gust 9.-The acute republican problem in West Virginia is to be made the subject of conference at Hot Springs when William H. Taft reaches there tomorrow. Both the Swisher and Scherr factions will be represented.
 Swisher is the regular republican nominee for governor and Scherr is run ming for the same office at the head of an independent republican faction. Eacn wing has made application for the support of the republican national com mittee. and the pilgrimage to Mr. Taft, < headquarters is for the purpose of ger- ting a decision. Efforts have been made by each faction while MT. Taft has bee :, here to get him to identify himself with one side or the other but he has positively refused to become involved
 The delegation representing the state which will go to Hot Springs tomorrow includes Senators Elkins and Scott Representatives Hughes and Gaines and Messrs. Swisher and Scherr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Ol4iefude Concealed An
 UndercurYenf Of Fury
Death Dealing Implements, Murderous Hate and Cowardy Madness Reposed Behind Blocton's Air of Peace
 As Observed Last Saturday.
BY FRANK V. EVANS.

white men, but many were blacks. The wheels of the numerous mines were stilled, and the smoke from the stacks only so voluminous as to indicate that the pumps were doing service. l saw no arms of resstence-only the brawny arms of idle men. There was a notable absence of women and children were not in evidence.
 What did 1t mean? Were these the outer pickets watching the passing null titude? Were these the men bearing malice and frenzied countenances, whose signal for a fusilade of deadly shot against the approach of forces due to restore and to preserve peace and order? These thoughts were suggested to me as I beheld the scene that met my eye after I had written that there was peace and order at Blocton.
 And now it seems there was no peace; but that crouched and concealed from the vision of right and justice there was cowardly madness, death dealing instru- ments, murderous hate and damnable treachery, produced by idleness, which was propagated and fed upon the evil seed of the coal miners strike.
 The story of this morning is narrowing in detail, but 0et us hope) portends to rapid adjustment. In all crises of great import the shedding of blood has proven the remedial agency. It was so in the long ago. 1t was so when sentiment by divine will, suffered by the cross on Cal vary. It will ever be so. until Law and Order and Peace and Righteousness shall conquer and shall reign.
 The averaging award of the great com monwealth of Alabama, It's penitentiary walls and its hangman's moose must be placed fin commission in strong and rigid way. The shots of order and of law must respond to the crack of the ambushed assassins and the leaders of this strife driven from the soil of this fair state.
 Then and not until then will peace be retored to Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Explains Remission of Fine.

Frankfort. Ky, August 9-Singling out the county judge and county attorney of Bracken county, Governor Wilson, in a statement made public by him today, ex- plains his remission of the states part of a fine assessed against Wainwright Lee for breach of the peace in Bracken coun- ty. The governor depicts the conditions which prevail in that county as direful in the extreme owing to what he says is open sympathy of these officials with the night riders and their failure to protect the lives and liberties of the people as they are required under the law to do. He promises immunity from punishment to every one who may resist an attack or attempt to intimidation by the lawless element
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

Jasper, August 9-(Speeial.)-In my let ter from Blocton yesterday I attempted to feleitate the reader and myself with statement of the fact that there had been no disorder at that place during this strike. But, 1t seems, that at the very moment of my writing there ex- isted an undercurrent of fury which was to break forth from it's smoldering places before my statement could reach the pub lie eye.
 The recital by The Age-Herald this morning of the terrible occurrence near Blocton. of the shooting, the maiming and the murderlng of good and useful men recalls to my mind a statement made to me by Superintendent Gafford, when l asked him why, in the face of the fact that conditions appeared so peaceful at Blocton there is any necessity for keep 1 ing armed deputy sheriffs and guards men in service. His answer was: You. nor the company, nor l can possibly know what moment there may be a ter rife outbreak of what now seems sub dued passion in shape of peace and or der To remove these deputies might
 
 property"
 1 And now 1t appears that the hidden desperation and murderous inclination of idle men did not even await the relieving of the armed force at Blocton. Leaving Blocton at a late afternoon hour your correspondent passed by rail- road train over the scene of that bloody and murderous attack upon the very eve of the event. Within a distance of only few miles of the hills, valley and rush i ing waters which make that section through which the Birmingham Mineral road passes, a scene of rugged pictures queness, l saw assembled idle men in ] different squads to the number of a total of several hundred, perhaps thousand who were watching the movement of the i train with silent lips, but with eyes of keen interest Most of them were ruddy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
CLAYTON ARRIVES
 AT BRYAN HOME Is Ready to Notify Candidate of
 His Nomination HE Is VERY ENTHUSIASTIC Believes Democratic Success Is In the Air-Severely Criticises MT. Taft's
 Speech of Acceptance.
 Dodges Platform.
HE IS VERY ENTHUSIASTIC

Fairyiew, Lincoln, Neb., August B. Enthusiastic over the prospects of dem- ocratic success in November, Represen- tative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the committee on notifloa : ton of William J. Bryan of his nomt- nation for the presidency, arrived to- day. He was accompanied on the Journey from St. Louis by Dr. J. W. Mcclure of Sedalia, Mo-, member of the committee.
 T have every confidence In the elec- ton of Bryan and Kern" said MT. Clay ton. "The whole sentiment of the coun : try is in that direction" On the way Clayton engaged many men in conver- sation as to their political views. "I found a majority of those with whom I talked for Bryan" said he. q met many travelling men and only one de- olared himself out and out for the re- publican candidates"
 MT. Clayton said that the rock ribbed" democrats were not much inter ested in the election because they in- tended to vote the democratic tick ct any way, but" he declared, the men who have not heretofore voted for Bry- an and who purpose to do 80 this year are the ones who are enth usiastic."
 Chairman Clayton criticized MT Taft's speech of acceptance for hav- ing, as he said, 'dodged the Chicago platform" That speech is weak and inane," he declared. but 1t established one fact and that is that the republi- cans have beat a retreat and that they are on the defensive
 Feeling somewhat fatigued from his long journey. MT. Clayton determined to postpone his visit to Mr. Bryan until tomorrow. The whole of the day was spent by MT. Bryan resting.
 The fact that he had performed no work of any kind today but had lounged around the house was com mented on by the democratic nominee y rally feel very we'll" said he. q never felt better in my life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
RULERS TO MEET.
Edward Leaves Today for His Annual
 Trip To Marienbad.

London, August 9.-King Edward will leave tomorrow afternoon on his annual visit to Marienbad, where he will rest after his long and arduous social duties during one of the most strenuous seasons London has witnessed in years.
 Exceptional interest is taken in the trip, as King Edward will meet Emperor Will liam at Cronberg Prussia, on Tuesday, and Emperor Francis Joseph at Ischl, Austria, on Wednesday, on the way to his favorite watering place. That the visit to the Emperors will not be wholly private in character is suggested by the fact that Sir Charles Hardinge. under secretary to the foreign office, who al- ways accompanies the King on dplo- matic occasions, will be present on both occasions
 King Edwards aim, it is believed, is to endeavor to convince the German and Austrian Emperors that the British policy Is not aimed at the isolation or injury of any other power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
PIRATE SHIP ARRIVES. Is Held at Port of Mobile By Customs
 Inspectors.

Mobile, August 9.-The American steam shin Goldsboro Captain Swatridge, ar rived at this port tonight from Puerto Cortez Customs inspectors have taken charge of the steamer. and just what her cargo consists of cannot be learned The officers are reticent. The cargo will pos slbly be unloaded here. the steamer being ordered to Mobile by Receiver E. D. Roise of the Export Shipping company of New Jersey. and the cargo is sup nosed to be goods alleged to have been taken from New York by Francis G. and Albert w. Bailey, who left New York on May ? with a big assorted cargo, valued at more than s250,00O. Two of the Baileys were arrested in Honduras and brought to the states. Captain Swatridge was sent to Puerto Cortez to bring back the pirate ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
OFFICERS ARE MURDERED
 BY MIDNIGHT ASSASSINS

Methuen, Mass. August 9-Covered with bruises, the bodies of Charles Emerson and Frank McDermott, members of the Methuen police. were found in meadow on the outskirts of this town today. The two officers were sent out last night to watch for chicken and vegetable thieves. They failed to return today and a search was instituted for them. There was every evidence that the two officers were beaten to death
 When the officers failed to report for duty today Chief of Police Jones at once organized searching parties. Late in the afternoon the bodies of the two officers were found lying half concealed In some bushes In the Peat meadow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
MesservX Is Held.

New York, August Son a technical charge in connection with an alleged check transaction at a local hotel a youth described as John D. Messervy. lo years of age, who the police say has been representing himself as John D. McMa- hon, secretary to Congressman George s. Legare of Charleston, S. C., was held in police court today in 5000 bail, the hear ing being adjourned til Tuesday in order to give the police time to communicate with Charleston and Washington. Ths police say they have information which leads them to belive Messervy is tas sou of a prominent Charleston man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

McDermotts head was crushed in, and there were many ugly bruises about Elm ersons body, indicating that both officers were beaten to death, presumably with found nearby. The bushes were spattered with blood and trampled. evidently by a struggle.
 It is thought that while the two of ficers were following the man or men they suspected of thieving, they were attacked from the bushes Two large rocks, well distance, 1t is believed, knocked down the surprised officers. As they tried to rise to their feet they were set upon with clubs and beaten to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
CROP IMPROVEMENT
 GENERALLY GOOD

New Orleans, August s.-The Times Democrat will say tomorrow.
 The Times-Democrat herewith presents It's correspondents reports on the cot ton crop for the month of July. The concensus of opinion Is to the following effect:
 l. Except in certain sections which have been affected by special causes, distinct improvement has been the rule
 2. Louisiana has been greatly hurt by excessive rains and complaints of serious damage by boil weevils are numerous.
 8. It is generally thought that the crop is now entering upon critical phase and that the weather during August will tell heavily for or against the ultimate out come
 4. Farmers seem inclined to hold. as far as they can, rather than accept sA to S1, cents at interior points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Three Are Dead And EIepen Wounded m
 Outrage Az BloctOn
Twenty Men Were Arrested Yesterday Four of Whom Confess to Complcity in Firing upon
 Train from Ambush.
Croses Been Placed Track to Stop Train and Thus
 Make the Midnight Assassination More Effective

teenth street was one which Birmingham has not experienced in years. There were men with clothes covered with blood stains, many swathed in bandages, and a sigh of pity from the large crowd went up as each wounded man was helped out of the cars.
 Shortly after this train arriy another special trains bearing Compan of Troy with Captain Morris. Lish .s Prary Pitcher, w. E. Miclsle, o,oSyid Walden, left for Blocton, carrfs<nSS oil camping paraphernalia and alsl Q 2 'loodhounds.
 When the place v0 ie train had been attacked was a stop was made. A number of de. sheriffs under Sheriff Oakley of Blob county were in waiting with several saddle horses. the trail was nearly 10 hours old 1t was taken at once. It led for some distance, breaking several times. but always be- ing picked up again, and finally ending in a small settlement
 Here number of houses were searched and rifles, shotguns and pistols taken in hand. Four negroes were arrested early in the day and at one time things took on squally look, number of persons suggesting that they be lynched.
 Total of 27 Arrests.
 A total of 27 people had been arrested by o'clock by Sheriff Oakley, this number being composed of eight negro men, one negro woman, and the balance Slavs Of the Slavs five are said to have confessed to having taken part in the shooting.
 Another incident in connection with this trail is that sock was found on one of the crossties which had been placed across the track and later in the day the sock was matched with one that was worn by one of the men arrested. Sher- if Oakley was commended on every hand for the able manner in which he handled the situation.