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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
A|ROOME TONIGHT
CuIhane's Comedians viii Present
Pastoral Comedy Drama "Her
Weddins Day'-New Specialties.

At the Airdome last night Culhane s
Comedians started the second week
of their engagement to a large house
and as usual more taan give satisiac-
ton. The play "On Trial For Her
Life was a good Vehicle FOR the com
pany, being built on comedy lines
with plenty of sensation and "A dash of
heart interest and pathos here and
there Some new md interesting
specialties were introduced between
the acts by Mr.. Cuiiane Wilkcrson
Warner and Miss ST. Felix. Tonight
they play the pastoral comedy drama
in four acts l"Hor Wedding Day, a
play especially pleasing to the ladies'
There will be an entire change of
vaudeville Look out for the free cou-
pom in the papers, II will admit you
free if you are accompanied by lady
with paid ten cents ticket.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
IN COUNTY COURT.
Property Owners Have Rebates Due
On mprovements-May Get
Credit On Next lnstallment.

The Board of Local improvements
filed several petitions in county court
yesterday, in the matter of street inn
provements by paving and sewer CON
struction. The order of the court in
the matter of the paving of Poplar
street is that the work was accepted
by the board and the court finds there
is no excess of assessment to be re-
funded to property owners.
The board filed four petitions in the
matter of the improvement of Tween
ty-ninth. Thirtieth, Thirty-first and
Thirty-second streets for sewer con
struction under ordinances 1875, 1876,
l67 and 1863. The court found that
there was some excess which had
been assessed and levied on the
property for the improvements and
ordered that it be returned to them,
Attorney Leek is verifying the fig
ures given in the excess and will also
find out whether or not it can be
credited to the next insiallment due,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Steamboat On Which Former Cairo
Engineer Served Had Close
Call at Clinton, la.

The engineer mentioned in the TO-
lowing story from the Clinton ia }
Advertiser, Goldsmith. has friends IN
Cairo:
Capt A. G. Schneider. captain OF
the steamer Arthur S. nal a narrow
escape yesterday from losing his boat
and all the lives of the crew on
board. When over one-half mile up
the river when going down the stream
he whistled for the bridge at Clinton.
Iowa. and received a clearance whis-
tie to go ahead. and before he got to
the bridge he stopped the engine and
was floating. expecting thai the
bridge would swing down when ready.
as is customary. as the bridge swings
down when going down and swings
up when coming up, when the bridge
started to swing up the stream. and
only through the prompt efforts Of
Engineer Goldsmith in answering The
bell signal, and backing the boat up
stream full force, Was the boat able
to clear the bridge
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
Cairo. H., June u, 19t

Cairo. ILL.,, June Il, 1909.
Sealed proposals addressed to the
city council will be received at the
office Of the city clerk. No. I'LL Com,
mercial avenue up till 7:30 O'Clock D.
m, Tuesday July 9Th. 1909. for the
construction of new roof on Fire
Station No using '-arey's Roofing
or Gravel Roofing and for extending
Tin or Galvanized Iron around that
portion of the building that is now
covered with tin, also for the con
structi0n of a Tin Deck Roof in
Cupola and making necessary car
penter repairs 10 same aud painting
Cupola with two coats of paint, and
for pointing up and repairing chin
ney, also for repairing and painting
tower.
The CITY Council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
ERNEST WORKMAN,
City Comptroller.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Excellent Vaudeville and Moving
Pictures Today-Reproduction
of "king Lear" Today

The LeDare and Warner trio, scien-
tific bicycle riders, gave their first
performance in Cairo at the opera
house yesterday and showed to large
audiences that they are among the
top notchers in their line. They use
several kinds of wheels in their act
riding on one wheel as wen as on
'wo. They ride upside down, side
wis, standing up, lying down, and
IA fact in every imaginable position.
and al any rate of speed.
The pictures today comprise two
big reels of film, with the following
excellent subjects: Shakespeare's
great tragedy King Lear" one of
he greatest pictures ever made, 1000
feet long The Love of the Pasha's
Son. . Turkish love tale; and The
Treasure. or the House Next Door. :"
Illustrated song, Kiss Me" sung by
Mr. Nixon who continues to please
all who may hear him. Admission
ten cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What Heap of Happiness it Would
Bring to Cairo Homes.

Hard to do homework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings you hours of misery at leis.
ure or at work.
If women only knew the cause
hat
Backache pains come from sick
Kidneys.
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys,
Cairo people endorse this:
Mrs Rerdie Banta. 407 Eleventh
street, Cairo, ILL.,, says: Il suffered
from attacks of kidney complaint and
was unable to find remedy that
would help me- My back ached most
of the time and was subject to
dizzy spells aud headaches. Doan's
Kidney Pills were so highly adver-
tsed that | decided to give them a
tritl. procured supply at Paul G
Schuh q Sons drug store and after
taking the contents of one box, was
free from the symptoms of kidney
complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
Genes. FosterNIilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
IN THE CITY AND COUNTY

The following real estate transfers
were recorded yesterday:
Thomas Blaukenship to Egbert S
Dickerson. q.c.d. NV of sw and lots
and in Sc of sw. section II, typ II
r 2-w, $50,
Katie of Miller to Frances r. Tolle
wd, lot %, block 10, Fourth addition
$4,000
Matilda Webster to Charlotte Whit
ney. Hookers subdivision of lot 9'
in sw, lots Is and 81 block ?, W "
of 70 and 80, and east u of lots Il
and IS, block 2.
Parsons & Parsons to Richard c
Veit, q.c.d, part of ne fri, section 1
tp IT, + 1-w, $500.
Parsons e Parsons to Richard c
Welt, deed, ne fri section II, tp, II
r f-w, $45075O.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
FOREMAN ANDHUlL
viii be the Main Event at the r. A,
c. Thursday Night-Other News
of the Ring,

Manager Brackey of the r. A. c.
abs engaged Jim Hull of Cincinnati
to fight Jack Foreman next Thursday
night at Brackey's hall. Hull arrived
in the city yesterday afternoon and il
at present training at the quarters
Of Cyclone Billy" Evans on upper
Commercial. Both of the men are
very scientific in their work and II
undoubtedly will be good match.
Seward and Blue are also on the
program for sparring match. Be
sides this there will be the regular
battle royal. The third bout has not
yet been arranged.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
TO visit the place OF their chosen
county seat
MoUNDc ITY.
June Fl.


Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Smith left
Sunday to visit Mrs. Mary Hambleton
in Cairo
Mr. G. c. Willard was a Cairo call
err Sunday
Mrs. Chas. Kruse went to Omsted
Sunday to visit relatives
j. l.. Herald of Olmsted was in the
city Sunday
Mrs. Flora Henson of Belleville
was in the city Sunday en- route to
Belknap to visit her brother.
Miss frankie Mol of Cairo was
driving in the city Sunday afternoon
The Misses knapp of Olmsted left
for their home Sunday after visiting
their sister, Mrs. Ernest Reese on
Fourth street.
Mrs. Daisy Walker and brother For
rest of Olmsted was the guest of their
sister Miss Florence Hileman on
East First and High streets Sunday,
Mr. j. T. Brummit of East st, Louis
passed through our city Sunday en-
route TO Belknap where he will visit
relatives.
The Odd Fellows Memorial ser
vices which were held at the Congre-
agtional church Sunday morning were
well attended by the lodge and a
splendid sermon by Rev. Alex Monroe
was heard with the greatest of inter
est and as he was an old Odd Fellow
himself he was resplendent with in.
cidents Connected with the order.
ers were present among whom We
noticed, Messrs. Cree OF Pittsburg,
w. b. Emhoff, of East Prairie; Boze
man, of Cairo; Harry Williams, VIM,
Linegar and J S. Walker of Olmsted;
John Muyey, of Viena.
The Children's Day program which
was rendered at the Methodist Epis
copal church Sunday evening was
splendid in every detail. From the
professional by crowd of young
ladies and the opening address by
Miss Mary Crowel to the closing song
by large chorus the evening was re-
splendent with songs and recitations
by the children and young people
each one Of whom are 20 be compli.
merted upon the excellent manner in
which they rendered their part of the
program. The children and all who
took part in the evenings exercise
wish to thank the audience for their
kind attendance and attentiveness.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congregs
tional church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Chas Livesay on Main street
Wednesday afternoon. This is a mis-
sionary meeting and all members of
The aid are requested TO be present.
VIII Kreitner returned home Sat
urday from Hot Springs much i'm
proved in health,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schuler, Jr
and son Edward spent Sunday with
the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs H
Calvin at Levings.
Mrs. May Hoag of Cairo entertained
with launch party yesterday after
noon the party coming TO Mound City
where they We're entertained at the
home of Mrs. w r. Frganza OF
Fourth street.
Apricot ice and cake was served by
the hostess and ner mother, Mrs. c
W, Mertz. After joiiy time the par
ty returned to their home in Cairo
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
WANTED IN MISSOURI
Negro Killed Here Sunday Thought
TO Have Killed Two IN Neigh
boring State.

While in Charleston yesterday Con
stable Fuller learned that there was
~ warrant out there for VIM Johnson
the negro who was killed sunday
near the Halfway House by another
negro named Frank Thomas. The
warrant was in the hands of Con
stable shelby who had traced Johnson
to Cairo and was about 10 come over
here after him. Johnson was wante 1
there for murder, beng. accused of
killing one or two men
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRs
MOUNDS.



Mrs. Louis Smith and Mrs Robert
Alrich Of Villa Ridge, drove to Cairo
Saturday to do some shopping.
The weeds and grass have ben
moved on he sides of the streets
aud alleys and along the government
road in the city limits which great y
improves their appearance,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Jenkins and
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Smith of Anna,
who are visiting here spent Sunday
with the family of Mr.. Jenkins father
near Pulaski.
Something worse than "feas' is
worrying our neighbors and The Pu-
laski Tribune editor just now.
Charlie Healey spent last week in
ST Louis.
Robert Aldrich of Pulaski was shop
ping in this city Saturday.
John Prims fine mare was badly
hurt by getting tangled up in wire
card the barb wire and use the up
to.date wooven wire fence
On account of railroad connections
or some other reason the st. Louis
ball team was unable to get here
Sunday A heavy team came down
from Carbonate aud put up one of
the strongest games that was ever
seen in Beechwood Park. Nothing
was made until the fourth inning
when Carbonate made runs aud in
the seventh the Coca Cola boys made
runs and in the last half of the
tenth they made one more. The
score was to 3 in favor of Mounds.
The Celebration.
7 don't say Il am going to Mounds"
Just exactly to hear how it sounds
But ! am going there to celebrate
The day that made the nation great.
/ expect 10 see the sights and other
things
Which a glorious 18th of July brings
II Will. no doubt, be a beautiful sight
To see the hot air balloon take its
flight,
IT will circle the dome or the blue sky
If the weather happens to be clear
and dry.
And there are to be races on the
third
BY famous Kentucky horses. so we've
heard.
On the fourth the park will be open
to all
Who wish to witness a good game of
ball
We can lounge in the shade of the
every breeze.
While our nations flag tlu.ters on
every breez.
On the fifth there will be continued
fun
All who stay will think it has Just
begun.
Great speakers will Ia1cr hard and
oft
While they hold the American cage
aloft.
They will make YOU weep and laugh
With eulogies from Washington down
to Taft
And with some degree of celerty
They will tell rs of 1913 years Of
prosperity.
The committee will do its level best
To have you enjoy three days Of 1, st
To the citizens of this county it will
be a treat
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
(cc HEALS
o.0.o. SORES AND ULCERS

s Shoals the simplest
right down into the blood and removes the cause and the place is bound
keeping the ulcer open are no longer absorbed from the blood
care because they do not reach the source Of the trouble AT best they
symptoms and not reaching the cause Every nutrv cousc il the
infected hous
me place hut instead they constantly discharge into the flesh around the
surrounding healthy tissue and causes the ulcer to enlarge Since impure
blood is the only Of has long recognized the
OF all blood
inpurfty blood
brings healthy
healthy blood and thus makes the and lasting Book
Sores Ulcers and medical advice all
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA GA.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
TWO BOYS DROWN.

Marshalltown. Iowa, June al
While bathing in Linn creek this
evening Carl johnson and mis- brother
Leonard. aged and :, were drowned
The bodies were recovered.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
Chance of Evils,

Fond Parent-"Children are such n
blessing in the home" You bet they
are. Why since We've had two chill.
Gren my wife has scarcely any time
to play the piano"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22

Lee Brown Asst, and Samuel I, HAYDEN, Asst, Camp.
bell Bldg, 9th ST., and broadway, fadncah, Ky.
Samuel Sheets, Asst, Bank Bldg cherry and Main
Streets Poplar Blum Mo-
John NJ. Lyon Asst, Mccoy and Tanner Building,
SkcSton, Mo,
Horace f. Jarrett Asst. Washington Ave, aud First
ST. Union city. Tenn
John d. Dl Supt }o5 West Main ST., Carbonate, III.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22

= foreigner, watching a young kit
ten pla3 rg with It's mother, asked az
his friend: Vat YOU 20 cat call ven
he is little pup"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22
What's the User

The man who says nothing may be
a deep thinker, but of what use is n
vein of gold If it cant be brought to
the surface ?--Chicago Daily News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-22

edwin Bond Supt, Men Bldg, 40 Commercial Ave.
Cairo. III,
Hal T.. Hughes Asst. Peoples Bank Bldg, Caruthers
vile, Mo.
Alfred H. Perrine, Asst, Tatum Bldg, Main ST. and
Huntington Ave, Jonesboro ARK.
Theodore f. johnson, ASST Farmers National Bank
Bldg broadway and College Ave. Mayheld Ky.
James II. Harris Asst Phoenix Block, Mound city Ill.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
PANIC IN CAR AS FUSE
BLOWS OUT ON GRADE
Laborer Knocked From Trolley
and Painfully Injured

Considerable excitement was caused
on a Fillmore street car crowded with
passengers yesterday morning when an
overhead fuse blew out while the car
was descending the grade near Fell
street. Several of those riding on the
front platform attempted to jump from
the car, and during the excitement John
Fallon, laborer of 1928 Vermont
street. was knocked from the car and
trampled by a score or more of the
panic stricken passengers.
Fallons right arm was fractured and
he was also badly bruised and cut
about the head and body. Others who
rushed from the car were bruised but
Fallon was the only one who was pain
fully injured
3 David Burrows, a student of the Pa
cif1c Heights school. who lives with his
parents at 2103 Webster street. will
lose portion of his right hand as the
result of falling in front of Fillmore
street car yesterday afternoon. Young
Burrows attempted to board the car
while 1t was in motion, slipped and
fell. His right hand went beneath the
rear truck.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
SAVES -FOUR men
FROM DEATH BY GAS
Captain of Chemical Engine
Rescues Employees of Board
Of Public Works

Captain William Farrell of chemical
engine No. saved four employees of
the board of public works from death
yesterday by dragging them from a
sewer at the corner of Washington
and East streets, where they lay in a
heap, unconscious from gas asphyxia-
ton.
The men saved were: John Crowley
of 1155 Octavia street, Dan Riley Of
81 St Mary street, h. T. Desmond, 301
Monticello street, and Peter Flan-
merry, 2640 Howard, street.
The sewer at Washington and East
streets had become choked and the
four men who so narrowly escaped
the accumulation. A hose was lowered
into the manhole and Desmond de-
scended to man the nozzle. No sooner
had he reached the bottom than he fell
in heap. Flannery picked up a rope
and went down to Desmond's rescue,
but was overcome as soon as he reach
ed the bottom Crowley, with another
rope, made a swift descent and sue
ceeded in making the lire fast around
tlannery before he too lost conscious
ness. Elannery was hoisted UP and
Dan Riley, the fourth victim. un-
daunted by the fate of his fellows.
climbed into the poisonous pit He,
too. lost consciousness.
Nobody was willing ITO follow Riley
and the police sent in a hurry call for
chemical engine No. 3, which responded
promptly. Captain Farrell took in the
situation, and with hooks and tackle
soon had the three unconscious men in
the fresh air. They all recovered later
AT the harbor hospital. Flannery, who
breathed the poisonous gas for the
shortest time. was the longest under
its influence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
WHlskEY FOR COLDS
New Formula for Old Time Remedy
Cured Thousands Here
Last Winter.

The increased use OF whiskey for
colds is causing considerable discussion
among the medical. fraternity. 1t is an
almost infallibIe cure when mixed with
certain other ingredients and taken
properly. The following formula is
wonderfully effective:
Mix two ounces of glycerine with
eight ounces of good whiskey and add
one-half ounce of Concentrated pine
compound Take a teaspoonful or a
tablespoonful every four hours.
Any good druggist can supply these
ingredients and will make the mixture
or ii can be mixed at home
Concentrated pine is special pine
product refined for medical use and
comes only in half ounce bottles each
enclosed in tin screw top case, which
is air-tight to retain all the original
strength of the fluid, but be sure 1t is
labeled Concentrated
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
The California Promotion Committee

The State Central Organization organized Ia
l9o2-An association for the commercial AMI
Industrial Development OF California;
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion ADVANCE
ment. encouragement Century Dictionary
The committee has FOR its object the PROMO
TION OF California's interests. IL has nothing 10
sell. 1t fosters all things tending TO the AD-
on all matters relating to California II EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established 10 invites
desirable immigration II presents the opportu-
mites and needs OF all fields OF business AMI
professional activity. IL is supported BY popular
subscription and makes charge for any service
rendered. 1t has affiliated with il 200 CONNER
cia! organizations Os the state. with a combined
membership Of more than 80 0OO Meetings oc
representatives OF these organizations are held
seniannually In different parts OF the state
where matters OF California's interests are DIS.
cussed. Headquarters OF the committee are
maintaiued in California building Union Sguara,
San Francisco CORRESPONDENTS INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
.ROBBER TAKES RING
FROM WOMAN'S BED
Diamond Worth $500, Placed
Under Mattress for Safe
Keeping, Has Disappeared

A diamond ring valued at $500 was
stolen from under mattress at the
home of Miss T. Sutor's mother. 5S5
Birch avenue, where it had been placed
for safe keeping Wednesday night.
Miss Sutor lives at 613 Buchanan street.
A thief entered the kitchen of Mrs.
Annie Bozzios residence, Kramer
place, Wednesday and stole a pair of
diamond earrings valued at $3.50.
A gold stop watch and a large rope
pattern chain were stolen from the
room Of Cleon Kilburn, 712 Kearny
street. early yesterday morning, and a
gold watch, chain and Druid emblem
were stolen from the room of Peter
Argentina, 1906 Lombard street
Wednesday evening.
ROBBERIES FROM PERSONS
Mrs. A. Cline, 416 Precita avenue, was
relieved of purse containing gold
lOcket set with two rubies, an emerald
and diamond and $45 on an Ellis street
car Wednesday afternoon. Charles w
Quindy, 156 Third street, was Relieved
OF a diamond stud valued at $50 and a
$50 gold piece on an ocean beach car
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Phil Harris
81 Sycamore avenue was relieved of
q purse containing $40 on a Market
street car yesterday morning.
John julius, who lives in Sansome
street near Jackson. was relieved of
purse conta ining $105 on a Kearny
street car between Pine and Sutter
Wednesday night. He accused Bert
Hudson of Oakland and William Craw-
ford. 1016 Golden Gate avenue, who
were arrested.
HOLDUPMAN CAUGHT
Three men entered the barber shop
of r. Kunita. 647 Pacific street, late
Wednesday night and one pointed
revolver at 7. Kagikawa and tried to
force him into a rear room, evidently
with the intention of rebbing him. An
other of the trio, Ernest S. Jodoin.
closed and held the front door. The
Japanese shouted for help and the trio
ran away. Later Jodoin was found in
q saloon opposite the barber shop by
Policemen Dolan and ogden and taken
to the city prison.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
MOURNING FOR HUSBAND,
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE
Poison and Revolver Used and
Savings Left to Child

Made respondent By the Academia
death Of her husband Mrs. Julia Eade,
S64 Greenwich street. committed suicide
early yesterday morning in her home
by taking large quantity of carbolic
acid and then shooting herself in the
head. She was 81 years old and leaves
a 2 year old son. George FADE.
Mrs. August Noceti, who occupies the
upper fiat. heard the revolver shot and
discovered the body of Mrs. Eade in the
hallway.
A letter written by Mrs. FADE lust
before she ended her life asked that
her property and savings account be
given to her son. Her husband was
drowned while fishing in the bay Aug
ust 4. 1908.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Travellers on the Korea Rebel
at Anti-COmfort Ordinances
of Manager Sc1werin
Steamer Chairs Not Built TO Fit
Architecture Each and
Every Tourist
Famine Is Cause
of Their Revolt
Steamship Korea. at Sea.
March 25, 1909.


March 25. 1909.
z. II. HyTm1an. Esq,
Pres. Pacific Mail S. S. Co.
Mem York. N. Y.
Dear Sir: We. the passengers
Of the Korea. poydgc No. 81,
pish 10 call pour attention to the
extreme annoyance caused TO
passengers bp petty and unncccs-
sdru rules issued bp rour man
aecr. among nA1ich ne note the
folioDing. By pGu of example:
Rule No. 751- providing that no
meals may De served in rooms
except on d doctors certificate
of illness. Many passengers
have gone without meals in
consequence OF the annoyance
caused by tits rule.
Also a rule prohibiting the serv-
ice of meals on the upper prom
enade deck In this case pas
senEers who are III are forced
10 leave their chairs and go TO
the lower deck for their meals.
Also the ruie prohibiting the
use. even by invalids. OF any
chair ON deck. except those
rented by the company The
compauy's chairs. being al Of
the same pattern. necessarily
are very uncomfortable for
some persons
Also We cali TO your attention
the fact that the sofas in all
staterooms are ar inch TOO low
80 allow a steamer trunk to
be placed under them.
We hope that the mere calling
Of these facts to your attention
viii bring about their remedy,
To the benefit OF the travelling
public and incidentally Of your
own stock holders Protest
addressed to Hartman by pas
sengers on the Korea.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
FAIRBANKS AND EVANS
PAY VISIT TO PRESIDE
Former Vice President and Ad-
miraI Inspect Big Gums

Former Vice President Charles w.
Fairbanks and Admiral S"Bob" Evans
were visitors at the Presidio yesterday.
Colonel John A Lundeen and his ad-
jutant, Captain Davis Il. G.. Davis. es-
corted the visitors along the line of the
big guns. Later the visitors were en-
tertained at the Officers club Mrs
Evans was in the party. and was en-
thusiastic over the armament that pro-
tects the entrance to San Francisco
harbor.
Dr.C.W.Decker, Phelan bid; rms. $685.
TO- 760 Market ST.: phone Kearny 1890 q