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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
SURVIVING AYERS
Will Be Guests Of Honor IN Chicago
September 12-Greatness Of City
Built Bv Aroonsuts.

Chicago. Sept l-Suryiying -
ers. argonaus In the stampede 50
years ago 10 California. are to be
guests Of honor al a dinner September
~. under the auspices of the CalifOr-
MA Society of Chicago. aud the prep
aratiOns promise realism. even To a
prairie schooner In fact the handful
Of men who crossed the plains or
rounded Cape Horn are To be convoy
ed from their hotel to the banquet in a
prairie schooner, with banners. as %
old prOclaiming co to the Coli
Fields Of California" taking the risks
Of thirst famine. and savage street
cars. as the same men dared hard
ship and Indians to go 10 the primitive
Frisco. Now the wealth Of the .sO0. r.
001 people Of California is over three
billion dollars. railroads alone hay-
iug an Investment in the state Of
$3.50. 694.0n1. a. compared with Illinois
where $50. V57 900 is the total railroad
Investment. including the creates.
railway center In the Uorld. ar Chics
90. IN the 'Fricco Of today. the hank
deposits are 2 Der cent Of the depOs-
its IN all the banks Of the United
States. and the largest q any city Of
its population Ga the United States.
excerpt Pittsburg The city builded
by the Argonaats Of ~ and later. has
grown until its bank cIearings were in
1907 over SZ.000 G00. 0oo. those Of 9th
eT cities Of its class being Kansas
City. tI.s4s. l75.Ol3. Minneapolis. 81
l5s.4e2I50; Cincinnati. f1.3s1. S79. $50.
Baltimore. S1.472.sll.207: New o.
leans, 1885,, SIS ,2s5. Pitts. sz.743. $40.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
~sanral" Comparatively Modern.

"Banzai" is the only japanese word
that most Americans know. Accord
ing to a contributor TO Notes and
Queries. II is only about 10 or is
years old. Its birthplace was the i'm
p.rial university OF Tokyo. II was In
vented by Dr. Shigeno. one Of the
highest authorities on Japanese litera-
ture. in response to a request for an
equivalent to the English "Hurrlh.'
As a brief way Of expressing con
graulations "banzai" has travelled al
over the world.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
noina Back to the Sailor.

In san Francisco the campaign
against rats, as spreaders OF the
plague. is a subject of universal dis
eusslon A conversation reported By a
writer in the CAN shows that the topic
has reached even the children.
"Wot they hunting up all rats for?'
"Aw. don't yer know nothing? Rats
has the plague. an il you see one
you'd better look out, cause you'll get
It. too. maybe
"nyou just see rat do you get ~
Jaw. don't yer know nothing?
You've got the plague when you've
been bit by flea what's been Bit by a
rat what's been bit By sailor"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
TWO IN HOSPITAL
Negro Sick in White
Man injured BY Mobile and
Ohio Train.

Two men were taken TO the hospital
Yesterday on the city occOunt. by
Health Officer orr One vas a negro
who had been at work wheeling brick
and was camping in the cotton woods
below the city where he was taken
sick. The other was white man. a
coal miner from Carrier Mills. named
John Branock. who was struck by q
Mobile and Ohio train on the west
side OF the city and had two ribs
broken. The night switching crew Of
the Big -Four and Mobile and Ohi0
heard the man crying for help and
went to his aid. II aDears he came
down on one Of the excursions sun
day
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
SECOND WARD OF CAIRO

A meeting of Democrats off Second
Ward will be held at Union Hall. COZ
Commercial avenue, at O'Clock
Thursday evening. September Sd
1908, for the purpose OF forming q
Bryan and Kern club. All Democrats
invited and urged to be present.
By order of
COMMITTEE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

n there has been any straw MAJ
performance in connection with the
controversy over the discharge Of the
assistant city engineer. il has been a
-'me-maR performance INDUCED n
By the esteemed Evening Citizen. The
Cftizen printed a fwo COLUMN Story
IN which Il made Assistant Engine ?
Miller accuse Contractor Williams u
an ztfmept to cheat the people II
Cairo IN the street paving w0rk. zad
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
He Liked Shakespeare.

who is dis fcller Shakespeare"
asked street urchin, as be came out
OF the gallery entrance to a theater.
Il don't know who he Is" replied the
boys companion. but he's on ter his
job. all right. Dat McBet' : bout de
finest show ! ever see"
And thus was the immortal bard OF
Avon paid a sincere II unscholarly
compliment.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

A resolution was offered last night
In the city council by Alderman Nee
han, requesting the city attorney ID
present an odinance requiring al
drivers of vehicles 10 keep ON the
right side of the street II is import
ant in these days of automobi es
going at the nate of from ten to III
teen miles per hour, and OF motor
bicycles. and fast horses, and sire It
cars, that some sort of regulations he
observed in the traffic on the streets,
to prevent accidents. The city alter
new stated that there was a state law
covering this matter fully, with pen
atty for its violation; but the alder
man seemed TO think that somehow
an ordinance would be more effective.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
Never Tested.

Have you a tank In the building
inquired the inspector from the In
surance office.
We how" admitted the janitor.
What's the capacity"
Faith. an OF niver had money
enough to foind out."-Bohemisn Mag
azlne.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
A Grammatical Exception.

The Teacher Of ElOcution-Do YOU
mean to say that you said NO" TO Mr..
stupid twice.
The Grammar Teacher-Yes; and
then ne went away and said he would
never come back any more; and was
90 sure he would know what ] meant
t,v a double negative-The Bohemian.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

.
presence. of the man in The house
and, as his father was out, the boy
ran to Mr.. aBuder's store and Summon
ed him After being incarcerated, the
prisoner set fire to the county jail
Tailor Fitzgerald extinguished the fire
and punished the fire bug,
r. II. Cunningham had removed
dry goods business from Ohio Levee
TO the large brick building now known
as COZ Commercial avenue.
Col. John Wood was appointed one
of the three commissioners Of the
Southern Insane Asylum and South,
ern Normal University.
Scott White, an old and respected
citizen. died April 18th. The deceased
was born in ireland in 1919, came 10
the United States in 1892, and located
in Cairo in 1855. The body was taken
to Pittsburg for burial.
The firm of Reed & Mann was dis
solved, j. b. Reed succeeding TO the
business.
A preliminary meeting was held In
The Presbyterian church on Sunday,
A ril Both, for the purpose of organic
ng a Baptist church in Cairo.
The Turner's picnic in Kentucky,
opposite Galigher's Mill. on Sunday,
april Both, was Interrupted by rain.
Dancing was continued on the ferry
loat.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
BAKERY RE.oPENS.

HERMAN GUNTHER THE BAKER
AT 229 EIGHTH STREET, AN.
NOUNCES THAT HIS BAKE RY
is NOW OPEN AFTER HAVING
BEEN CLOSED FOR TEN DAYS
FOR REPAIRS TO THE OVEN.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
p. 0. OFFICIAL ARRESTED.

Havana, Sept. l,-Ricardo Rodri-
guez. chief OF the bureau of supplies
and yyoueherse in the Havana post
Office, who disappeared after the dis.
eovery of a s53.135 shortage in that
was arrested tonight.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
July Circulation.

81. .2035
The above Ia a correct statement
OF the circulation OF The Cairo Bulle-
tin for the year 1907 and for the
month of July, 1908.
CLYDE SULLIVAN.
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this third day OF August, 1908.
LEO ]. KLEB,
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, iiilnoiy
Population 16,i47.

Mayor. GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk, X. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS t. MAHONE'
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller. ERNEST WORKMAN
Police Magistrate, A. J. ROSS.
Chief Of Police, M. s. EAGAN.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS !
Observation-Disclosures
At the Arcade.

A high class performance is prom
ised at the Arcade on Eighth street
this Afternoon and tonight Two reels
are offered No. I entitled "FuZz.
one of Pathe's latest, a hand-colored
picture. Reel No 2. "Dleppe Circuit "
Performances at tie usual hours.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
ui,b, WORK Then.

Knicker-EdisOn says four hours
sleep is enough for everybody.
Bocker-It would be u yOu could
take II after It is time 10 get up.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
Alexander County, Population 22,4e7.

County Clerk, JESSE II. MILLER
Circuit Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff, FRANK e. DAVIS
States Attorney, ALEX. WILSON
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED II.
NELLIS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Have The Bulletin on your breaf
fast table every morning. II Win eOsi
yOa oaly tso ss1u per ssy
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
CIRCULATION. STATEMENT.

Average number OF complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo Bull
letin printed daily and Sunday
during the year 1907 ..........2116
Average number OF complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo Bull
letin printed daily and Sunday
during the month OF July 1908 2111
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

4s4s Cleveland. o7.17O.7s4; Detroit
S7ll .6l0,404.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

The blOtter is frequently blue. but
Ehen employed it finds its work alb
s0fbing
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Early on the night Of April 18th.
Alderman VIM. Buder arrested a des-
perate character whom BE- found IN
der bed In Judge Bross' residence
\ little son Of the Inlge noticed the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

The eraser is keen at its work, yet
1 never does 50 well as when IL has
an edge on.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
FROM the PENCILS POINT.

Talent is one thing; tact is every
thing
How eloquent the silent lady on
silver dollar Is
The girl who looks good isn't neces-
safily good looking.
Some people make specially Of
believing the impossible
once in awhile an acti,sl makes
good for her press agent
If men were less stupid women
would have 10 be "A lot more clever.
Women have no respect for men
VINO listen to every thing they say.
When misery Is at hand there isn't
much pleasure Ia recalling former
Joys
Al the chivalry in a mans nature
vaporates when he meets a short.
haired womun.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
REPORTED FROM The OFFICE.

The waste basket Is the Office bull
u: II Is always ready for a scrap.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Compare The Bulletins society
column with the other Cairo papers
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Board Of County Commissioners.
J. j. JFNNELLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
CAIRO IN 1871
o..ssssss.ou.s.....j

On April sth. John Wood vas elect
ed a member OF the Board Of SchoO
Trustees. r. ". Barclay and John p
Rennie were the hold over members.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

The Bulletin 10 on sale at the follow
ing placer:
Colsnan's zf3s Eighth Street.
Halliday House News stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

How eloquent the silent lady on
silver dollar Is
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Talent is one thing; tact is every
thing
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

The girl who looks good isn't neces-
sarily good looking.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02
At the Pathe

Don't overlook the Pathe today,
New bills afternoon and night.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-02

Some people make a specially of
believing the impossible.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

lyn township. from which four dele
gates to the last convention were ap-
pointed by the machine This action
followed the circulation of a petition
by the league men, calling for the pri-
mary election.
In the town of Piedmont the repub-
lican votsfs do not propose to see the
delegates appointed. They have pre-
pared petition for a primary election
in accordance with the provisions of
the election law. With the proper num-
Der OF signatures this has been filed
with the town trustees.
Steps are also being taken in the
forty-sixth district, comprising Murray
Washington and Eden townships, TO
compel the county committee to hold
primaries. The same is true OF the
other districts in the county where pri-
maries are not mandatory. The proper
petitions are being prepared and the
makeup OF the next Alameda county
convention will show the difference be-
tween machine rule and representative
government, as demanded by the
league.
The league club Of the fifty-first dis
trfct will hold meeting Tuesday even
ing, June 2. at Cameron hall in Thir-
teenth avenue In East Oakland Mayor
Mott and City Councilman A H Ell
lfett will be the principal speakers.
This will be the first of a series of
meetings extending through the cam
paign.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

that the dream of uniting the party is
already dissoiving. barring to the public
gaze the ugly opinions the bourbons
hold of one another.
See how Tom Fox, the Southern Pa
ciffe's political manager for Sacra-
mento, stood by the McNab organiza-
tion." cries the Bell revolutionist-
The delegations from Riverside
Orange, San Bernardino and Santa Bar
bara counties, who gave their support
to Bell, rode to and from the state con-
vention on Southern Pacific passes and
we can prove It," say the regular or
ganization men.
"McNab has gone to work with re-
newed vigor to retain control In Sar
Francisco at the August primaries ano
in his flood Of letters to district work
ers he is assuring them that there will
be plenty of money available for the
fight" The antfs are chaging. Ano
where is he getting his sack fromg'
they ask accusingly.
That's all absurd" reply the or
ganization men. Yes; we are going tc
make a fight in August if opposition
materializes and we will win hands
down, for already the democrats have
had enough of Bell. Up to date he has
participated in 30 petty party quarrels
since the Fresno affair and entanglec
himself hopelessly for purposes OF
chieftainship. The yarn about the
sa<.,s is untrue. and none of us has
sy.,r neard a word about 1t from Nc
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

the important matters demanding leg
islation. There must be safeguarding
Of the measure from emasculation by
the bosses, for the railroad machine
does not really approve of the direct
primary and is kept from open opposi-
uon to it only by fear of public opinion.
Prison reform and the establishment
OF reformatory penitentiary so that
there may be more decent penological
administration in the state are being
advocated energetically by the board of
charities and corrections. which aims
to go out into the state and pledge the
legislative candidates to the improve
ments it desires.
BIG WORK FOR soLoNs
The banking laws are to be revised.
with special committee, of which
Wolfe is again a leading factor, to
make a report There will be plenty
OF heavy weight work for the solons to
DO and their character and wisdom Will
be put to the test
To elect independent and capable
men and elininatep the power of the
Southern Pacific's political bureau over
the Legislature is the cause the Lin
coln-R Roosevelt league will now prose-
cute with all vigor Plans are well un-
der way for a more effective organiza-
tion Of the leagues forces.
In the democratic fold there is so
much pointing of accusing fingers over
the results of the Fresno convention
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
FORESTERS OF STATE TO
ATTEND BIG CONVENTION
Delegates Will Journey to To-
ronto, Canada, in Special
Pullman

The delegates from California TO the
supreme court OF the Independent Or
der OF Foresters. which will meet in
Toronto. Canada, June 16, will leave
this city June by special car. There
will be 25 in the party
j. P Murphy. high chief ranger Of
the high court OF California, was ten
dered goodby reception in Fraternal
hail by Court Golden Gate. of which
he is member. At its last meeting hs
was given pair OF field glasses.
A few evenings later Mrs. Nellie
Murphy. wife of the high chief ranger.
herself a past chief ranger OF Com
panion Court Golden Gate. was treated
TO a surprise party by the members OF
her court in order TO say soodby and
wish her a pleasant journey. supper
was served. at which Mrs. Hattie Boyd
presided as toast master. After the
repast there were congratulatory talks
a program of music and songs and then
the presentation TO Mrs. Murphy OF o
handsome travelling bag
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
in making campaign Inventions"
TROUBLED WATERS FOR BELL

al iiloh2A6 Ne~AA Ake~t5AA AA&' S3iliOAo.
TROUBLED WATERS FOR BELL
So go the chickering's. and it seems
certain that there will be no smooth
sailing for Bell His friends explain
that he is not trying to circumnavi-
gate difficulties and admit that he has
participated freely in the quarrels.
which come principally from the south
land, because. they say, he is regard
less of the personal consequences when
it comes to purifying the party.
Caught unhappily in the strife is
James G. Maghire, who was strongly
encouraged by the developments at
Fresno to run for congress in the
fourth district. So bitter have the fac
stions become that each is demanding
that he shall align himself with it and
help crush the other. There is also
an attempt at clever manipulation in
getting his candidacy started before
the people and much soft spoken coax
ing Of the union labor element. The
most jealous efforts IN his behalf are
directed toward making 1t appear that
the labor vote is clamoring for his
nomination and that the democrats
will apparently be giving needing
ear and thus solidify the union vote
| All might be managed with triumph
| for the arts of catching votes but for
the internecine war. So seriously does
| this situation present itself. that it is
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
PRIMARIES ARE ASSURED
Public Opinion and League
Force Machine Concessions

OAKLAND. May $3.50 thoroughly
has public opinion been aroused in Ala
media county by the protests OF the
Lincoln Roosevelt league against the
appointment of delegates to the last
convention that every voter of the
county is now assured of vote at the
next primary election.
Bowing to the popular demand some
of the organization men of the fifty
first district have gone on record in
favor Of holding a primary In Brook
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
even predicted that Magulre may quit

even predicted that Maguire may quit
his candidacy.
AS evidence of the unsettled condi-
tions in the party Is the fact that
nothing has been done toward select
ing a chairman for the state commit
tee. Judge John E. Raker of Modoc is
the temporary chairman and had been
regarded as the best man Bell could
make use Of for official head of the
state machinery. Raker, however, has
campaign of his own on hand at
home-that of being reelected supe-
rior judge-and probably will not see
his way clear to give his services to
the state.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
Groceries and Liquors

per pound Sugar Cured medium size Hams 16c
s1oo: peri b. blend for M0day and Tuesday PIC
day. - S sEas oe Tfas an Monday and Tues 45
mnass asd9 s ar 'so ss ers % 25
Or Psrs sliced decd % sm9s SIM zoe
solutely SSS
day. s.r doh D. SSaa1g as
Port quality county wines: 61<
MONDAY and Tuesday gallon 49,
whisky-Champion the old reliable bourbon Mon 75r
day and Tuesday, gallon. S255; bottle ~
.s and high grade gin: bottle $f00
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

Cafe Madden, 40 Turk Street
Grand opening Of Cafe Madden, Sat-
urday. May so. Fine music Table
d'hote dinner. Good service. Come
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02

Parish Own the Preachers Wiie?" A vote
OF thanks was extended to Miss Knapp
and the secretary was instructed to try
and arrange to have the article published
In the ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR W. r.
Davenport presented the rep ort of COM
mittee on resolutions, which was adopted.
Rev. g. G. Mcdonald of Albany gave a
brief address on "How Can the Average
Laymen Be Given More Power in the Man
agement OF the Local church," The even
ing service was in charge of Presiding Ed
er Lewis. Rev. VIM. Shaw led in prayer,
Rev. W. R.. Davenport read the Scriptures,
Rev. D. g. Guest of East Burke preached
from John 1887, "He that cometh unto Me,
l will in nowise cast out" w. R. Daven-
port took charge of the closing consecra
tion service, and one of the best sessions OF
the preachers association was brought tc
a close.
DOUGLASS G. GUEST, Secretary.
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
Conversational Church Notes.

Congregational church Notes.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' society
will be held Wednesday afterdoon, March
4. All members are requested to be pres
ent and will please furnish for the table
without soliciting.
The following resolutions were voted at
the annual church meeting in January.
Resolued: That in the death of Deacon
Oscar ID. Owen, we would recognize the
loss to this town and village of one of its
most conscientious and worthy citizens;
to this church and society one Of its most
faithful and consecrated members, and one
who was always in the front rank in the
support of the church and every good word
and work in this community.
ResolUed: That the example of his con-
serVative Christian life may be an incentive
and an inspiration to the mem bership of
this church and congregation and bless
ing to all who ever made his acquaintance.
ResolUed: That we tender to his widow
| and daughter our sincere sympathy in this
| time of their great sorrow and that the
same be signified to them by q copy of
| these resolutions and that a permanent
| record of our action be made by spreading
these resolutions upon the records of this
| church.
F. w. BALDWIN,
| GEORGE KING,
III. j. STANNARD.
Committee.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
Academy Notes.

Last week was almost wholly taken up
with examinations.
Prof. A. Fl. Hartford and Miss Kate
Ferrin will spend the vacation in their
respective homes.
Friday we were privileged to bear spe-
cially prepared paper on "How Turpen-
tine Is Obtained" by Carroll Vance.
On Friday, Feb. Fl, the following rhet-
oricals took place. Song, sailing" school;
Composition, "Preservation of Our For
ests," David Wright; composition, "Value
of Education" Newell Vance; compost
tion, "Battle of Bsnnockburn Miss
Young; composition, yellowstone Park, !"
Walcott; composition, "Coal," Lewis
Wright; composition, "Oyster Fisheries" !"
Miss Aftian Scott; composition, "Niagara
River and Falls, "Clyde Vance; ;''song, can
chored," school; composition, edward
Everett Hale," Miss Silver; recitation,
''First Settlers Story" Miss w hite; dec
lamation, s'Tact and Talent" Doyle; rec
itation, "Jepthah's Daughter" Mi iss Will
son; recitation, "Brier Rose," Miss
Woodard; song, America" school.