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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
BIDS FOR WATER.
Cairo, H.. Sept. 18th,

Cairo, H., Sept. 18th, 1909.
Sealed bids will be received by the
ely council of the city of Cairo, lii
nois, at the office of the city clerk
of said city up till 1880 o'clock Tues
day. October 5th, 1909, for furnishing
water to the city for the remainder
of the year 1909 to be used in the
city's street washing machine for the
purpose Of washing the streets of the
said city.
The city council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
ERNEST WORKMAN.
City Comptroller.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28

automobile accident near here. Her,
man Traberg, his wife and baby, Mrs.
Johns Alice Johns. and Miss Nicker-
son were riding. and in attempting to
aInLl-Iunning over dog in the road
way, Traberg lost control of the ma
chine, which turned over, pinning
Miss Johns and Miss Nickcrson un-
derneath
Miss Johns was fatally hurt. The
injuries of the Others are not serious
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
A Hurry Up Call.

Quick! Mr. Drugglst-Quick!-A
box of Bucklens Arnica Salye-
Here's a Quarter-For the love of
Moses, hurry! Baby's burned himself
terribly-Johnnie cut his foot with
an axe-Mamies scalded-Pa can't
can't walk from piles-Billie has
boils-and my corns ache. She got
it and soon cured all the family. Its
the greatest healer sn earth. Sold by
all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
At LOUISVILLE

Louisville Ky, Sept. 27.-This
morning about O'Clock earthquake
shocks were felt here and in many
cities throughout western Kentucky
southern Indiana, Missouri and III.
nois. There was no damage. The
shocks were light here, but in some
Kentucky towns the shocks were
severe and frightened the inhabitants.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
SUN SPOTS TO BLAME.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 27-Seientists
here today observed the sun spct
which they say affected the seismic
and aurora borealis disturbances.
They say they will be visible all over
the country as the sun sets. It can
be seen distinctly through smoked
glass and field glasses
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
STRONGEST IN ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Sept. 27.-A slight eartl
quake was felt here and is said t.
have extended from eastern Illinois
to eastern Missouri at 3:i5 this morr j,
ing. 1t was so strong that window /,
ratified and buildings were slight ,
shaken. No damage is yet reported.
reports say the earthquake was fe t
as far east as indianapolis. Ind, AMI
as ar south as the Tennessee border.
1t is believed to have been strongest
here.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
MURDER IN
BREATHlTT COUNTY, KY.

Jackson, Ky, Sept. 2G.-Julius
Caesar Hurst, Republican nominee for
Judge in Breathitt county, was
fatally shot today by his brother, Han
nibal he latter, who was not arrest
ed claims self defense,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28

An announcement is made b.
Judge John NJ. Lansden elsewhere
in this paper, which, doubtless, will
call forth much favorable COM
ment from citizens of Cairo The
Judge has been doing. and is about to
complete and put forth, piece Of
work for the city of Cairo, which, in
point of general Importance to the
community, is hardly surpassed by
anything that has been done: he has
written and compiled a history of the
city dating from the year 1918 and
brought up to the present time
When 1t is considered that there is
not another man living who is so we'll
equipped as Judge Lansden is for this
great work-possessed of such a great
mass of documentary information re-
lating to the city and its affairs, care
fully gathered and preserved for many
years past, or one who is better quail
flied in ability and habits of work to
search out the facts and put them to
gether in readable story--all must
agree that the people of Cairo are t
be congratulated upon having judge
Lansden undertake this improtan.
task. There are several so-callet
histories Of Cairo in existence; bu
they are the merest almost
valueless, in fact. Naturally. the ap
pearance of Judge Lansden's book vii
be looked forward to with much inter
est by every one in the city.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
QUAKE COVERED
A LARGE AREA
ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY
AND MISSOURI TOWNS FELT
SHAKE.
STRONGEST AT ST. LOUIS
Faducah Reports Severe Shock. Chin.
neys Falling in PIaces-PeopIe
Badly Scared-Not Re-
corded at Washington.

Padrcah, Sept. 27.-The most Sc.
we're earthquake in the history of Pa
ducah occurred here about 3.45 a m
today. Buildings were shaken consi1
erably, brick chimneys tumbling f.
pieces and many people were badly
Those in the brick builC-
ings felt the shock worst.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
NO RECORD LEFT.

Washington Seps. 27.-Instruments
in the weather bureau observatory
failed to record any vibrations be.
cause of the earthquake reported in
the middle west today.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
August Circulation.

The above is correct statement of
the circulation of The Cairo Bulletin
for the year 1903 and for the month
OF August, 1909.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day OF September, 1899
LEO ]. KLEB,
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
The Bulletin 10 on sale at the fol
towing places:
CoIeman's, 214 Eighth street.
Halliday House News Stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.

Since the death of Gov Johnson
has removed the man whom many
regarded as the most available man
for the Democratic nomination for
president in 1910, David r. Francis
seems to be next in line and promises
to have steadily growing following.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
INDIANA rELT 1T.

Madison, Ind, Sept. 27.-The
earthquake was felt distinctly here a.
3; 10 this morning. 1t is reported as
far east as the Ohio border.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
Just Suited Him.

The Landlady-"At our table. Mr.
Bjinks, 1t Is the custom to return
thanks at each meal" The New
Boarder-"That's fine! / like 1t lots
better than paying cash"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
&C BALLOONS ~ FACE.

Paris, Sept. 26.-Thirty balloons
sailed today from Tuileries Garden in
the French Aero Clubs annual long
distance race.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number of complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the year 1908 ..,.. 20S4
Average number of complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the month of Aug
ust 1909 2065
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
sULTAN'S ENJOYS ARRIVE.

Boston, Sept. 27,-Four ambasss.
doris from the Sultan of Morocco to
the Hudson-Fulton celebration arrived
here today,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
Doughty.

Some men are satisfied to work for
glory, but when the baker does a
labor stunt he wants his dough-
Chicago News.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
Uncle Ezra Says:

Lots NV men who claim to be open
an above board are so ony threw
fear Nv gittin' their jackets wet"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
Influence.

Influence is to be measured not by
the extent of surface 1t covers, but
by its kind, William Ellery Charming.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28

citing ttfd y ttfts novel IS heaven.
ly. | never read one with so many
romantic unfortunates and miserable
failures in it.-Fligende Blaetter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
MANY Physicians in New York

One physician out of every twenty
one in the United States lives in New
York city
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
They Had To

Mr.. De Bore-The hours fly when I
am with you. Miss Tersleep 49, Well
that's one comfort.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28
6 HURT IN AUTO WRECK
One FatalIy-Driver Tried to Avoid
Running Over Doc, and Machine
Turned Over.

Milford, Neb., Sept 26-Six persons
were injured one fatally today, in an
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-28

p. T. LANGAN manufactures bank
and Office fixtures of all kinds
Counters. shelving. etc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
BILLIK WINS FIGHT
TO ESCAPE GALLONS

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 23-Herman
Billik, of Chicago, condemned to die for
the murder of Mary Vrzal, whom he is
charged with having poisoned, with other
members of the family, has won in his
fight for life. A Communication of the death
sentence to life Imprisonment by Cover
nor Charles 8. Deneen.
The Communication Is made on recon-
mendation Of the state board of pardons,
after the supreme court had refused to in
terfere, saying that the record showed no
reversible error, and affirming the judg-
ment of the criminal court of Cook
county.
The legal battle of Herman Billik to
escape the sentence of death first impos-
ed upon him on July IS, 1907 is without
parallel in the criminal records of Illi-
nois. Six times Billik was granted res
pites or stays of executions, the reprieves
coming twice within four days of the
dates set for his execution and once when
the death march to the scaffold was about
to start.
The case has been fought through the
criminal, appellate and supreme courts OF
the state, from the federal district court
to the United States supreme court and
to the Illinois state board of pardohs,
which, with Governor Deneen sitting as
presiding official, held a special session in
Chicago to consider it. 1t was made an
issue in the political battles of Cook
county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
LIVED SEVENTEEN YEARS
WITHsA BROKEN NECK

Frank Carter, 80 years old. a Union
veteran of the. civil war who had gone
about cheerfully land comfortably II
years with a broken neck. staggered un-
der a stroke Of apopIexy in his lonely
room on the second floor OF 1201-2 White
hall street, Friday evening and died.
]. D. .Cottingham and Charles Stew
art two bill collectors and friends OF
the veteran were with him when the
stroke came. The three of them had been
chatting, they say when Carter rose
from his seat and started over to the
bureau to look at his music box, of
which he was very fond. He had taken
only a step or two when he reeled and
tottered and then fell backward with
a crash, striking the base of his skull
on the arm Of chair. The two young
men sprang forward and lifted him to
the bed. They wanted to send for doc
tor.
mo, never mind" said Carter, "Ive
Just disjointed my neck little. It's been
broken some time. It will get easy all
right" ttN
His friends arranged the pillows and
then went out, Cottingham to his own
room just across the hall, and Stewart
to his room at So 1-2 East Alabama street.
The old man had frequently had sinking
spells before, they say, and so they inn
agined he would fall asleep and awake
Saturday feeling sound again.
But about 1920 o'clock Cottingham
heard a cry of distress from across the
hallway Hurrying over he found Car
ter suffering intensely.
you'd better call an ambulance" the
old man moaned.
The ambulance was summoned. He was
placed on the stretcher in a dying con-
dition and driven TO the Grady hospital
Just before IL o'clock he was dead.
Coroner Donehoo: was notified Of what
had happeend The coroner is blind and
It was nearly midnight but he set about
making a careful Investigation of Car
ter's death. Assistant Chief Jett of the
police and Officers Handy, McGill and
Gassert accompanied him to the dead
mans room at II 1-2 Whitehall street.
The fact that his death had come so sin
gularly and that he had lain, as they
thought with a broken neck from 1880
until 10 o'clock without medical aid, led
the officers to detain Cottingham and
Stewart until the coroner's inquest Sat
urday
At that inquest, however, the strange
fact transpired that Carriers neck had
been broken II years and that his death
came by apoplexy The two young men
were accordingly discharged without sus-
picion.
1t was in 1892, far out in the north
west, said witnesses before the coroner,
that the veteran broke his neck for the
first time. He lay i'll for some time, it
was stated, but finally got well and went
about seemingly none the worse because
of his accident save for a protuberance
on the back Of his neck.
Carter was a native of Boston. He came
to Atlanta three years ago He had Meth
er kinspeople nor. occupation here. He
drew pension.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
PUT BEHIND BARS AFTER
THREE-YEAR CHASE

CINCINNATI. o.. Jan. 2S.-Michael
SOttosanti. wanted in Cincinnati on the
charge of murder, is under arrest at
Cleveland, after a chase of more than
three years.
He is charged with the murder Of
George Beluchi, an Italian shoemaker
Beluchi was murdered on the night Of
December 81. 1905. in his shop. his body
being found by neighbors. The police
encountered circumstances which led
them to believe that Sottosanu had
murdered Beluchi for money that Be
luchi was supposed to have boarded
away. From that day to this the Gin
cinnati police have been on the trail
Of Sottosanti. The mans parents lived
in Cleveland, and detectives spent sew
eral weeks there looking for him.
BLACK Hand" letters by the score
were written to people living in the
neighbOrhoOd at the time. of the muir
der threatening them if they told the
police anything about the murder
The news that Sottosanti was under
arrest reached the police this morning
and there was great rejoicing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26

dition for some time as the result of in
digestion, which seriously impaired the
functions of his heart and weakened his
circulation, tine physicians in attendance
thought that he would be able to re-
cover his strength. But while seated In
his arm chair on Saturday afternoon he
was suddenly attacked and died almost
instantly, before any relief could be given
him.
DIR. Heidi was in his 6sth year, having
been born on July r. 1871. His earlier
collegiate education was received at EN-
DRY college. oxford. Ga, where he spent
four years, graduating in 1859, in the class
with Bishop Atticus G. Haygood and DR..
Isaac S. Hopkins. In 1861 he entered the
law school OF the University of Georgia
at Athens.
While he was at Athens his class or
ganized itself into a company to offer
it's services to the cause of the Confed-
eracy. but wiser heads dissuaded the
young students from pursuing such
course. and the company was disbanded.
DIR. Heidi. however, served as member
of the Chatham artillery until Governor
Joseph E. Brown appointed him solicitor
general of the eastern district.
After the expiration Of his term as So
Encouragement. he Joined the Georgia
Methodist conference and when the gen.
eral conference was reorganized so as TO
form two separate conferences he allied
himself with the northern division. In
the north Georgia conference he has held
many important charges, remaining In the
conference in various capacities until the
day OF his death.
From 1850 until 1885 he was president
of the LAGRANGE Female college, serving
in that position for five years. He then
became the regent of the Southwestern
University of Georgetown, Texas, where
he remained from 1856 to 1890. He then
returned to Atlanta as pastor of Trinity
Methodist church and has resided here
ever since, except during three years
spent as pastor of the First Methodist
church at Athens. At the time of his
death he was serving his second year as
presiding elder of the Augusta district.
He is survived by his widow, one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Andrew z. Calhoun, and i've
sons. Mr.. John " Heidi, of Atlanta; Cap
tain James V. Heidi. Tenth United States
infantry. and Lieutenant Gulielmus ".
Heidi. Tenth United States infantry, both
stationed at indianapolis, Ind; Captain
Grayson V. Heidi, United States army
retired. and Cadet Emmanuel " HEIDI
who Is in the second class at the United
States military academy at West Point
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
INTERESTING FACTS
ABOUT SOLDIERS HOME

Some interesting facts with regard to
the Old Soldiers home near Atlanta are
set forth in the reports of officers for the
past year. filed at the Wednesday meet
ing of the board of trustees with Captain
Tip Harrison, secretary of the hoard.
During the year 1908, 81 old Confederate
soldiers died at the home. On December
Al there were Ill inmates,
1.-The death rate at the home is nee
essarily high" remarks Captain Harri-
son. ''It is increasing yearly among vet
Grams of the Confederate army in all
walks of life. Andw when it is taken
into consideration that the veterans who
apply for admission are sometimes help
less and in the last days of their life
when they enter the home, II is not to be
wondered at IL the death rate is around
20 or % per cent
The report of the treasurer, DR.. Amos
Fox, shows that the operating expenses
of the home for 1908 amounted to $22,-
14On, including a special appropriation
for repairs and renovations made on the
buildings The cost of feeding each in
dividual member, per annum. is esti-
mated at S64.7O, or II 1-2 cents per day.
The cost of feeding and clothing each in
dlvidual is estimated at S72.C6. The cost
on all counts per annum, per man, is es-
timated to be about $165. All of the ex-
pense is borne by state appropriation.
Conditions at the home are reported
as excellent. The home is in a large
measure self-sustaining, with about 20
acres given over to raising food stuffs.
Each year since the home was re-estab-
lished, in June, 1901, marked Improvement
has been shown in its management and
efficiency.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
GREAT SNOW SLIDE
HURLS MEN TOOEATHI
FOUR ARE KILLED, LIVESTOCK
SWEPT AWAY AND NINE
CAMPS DESTROYED BIZ MERCI-
LESS COLORADO AVALANCHE.

GRAND JUNCTION, Col, JAM "a
Four men were killed and more than
score had a narrow escape from death
when an avalanche Of snow swept over
the camp at Bird mine, at oursy, late
yesterday.
The four men were talking in the cook
house. when. almost without warning.
thousands Of tons OF snow. rocks and
dirt swept down the mountainside Inc
shanty was directly In the path OF the ay-
alanche and the men were hurled into
the canyon and covered with snow II
will be midsummer before the bodies can
be recovered.
Caught in the steep mountain trails by
tie blizzard, which ragged all day, are
eight six-horse teams and the Camp Bird
bullion stage, carrying $1,000 in gold and
lmany passengers. It is feared they may
have been in the path of the slide and
great anxiety is felt for their safety.
Fifty Feet High
The avalanche which swept the men to
their death was fifty feet high. and II
lcame sweeping down the mountains1de
with irresistible force. The men working
lin the mine fed for their lives, but the
shaft building was not in the path or
the slide. It was close enough, however,
10 tremble as the avalanche rushed by
One Of the heroes of the disaster was
a large dog owned by teamster. The
-teamster saw the slide coming and made
a desperate effort to drive out of the
way. He vas caught and buried. The dog
rushed at the snow and began TO dig fu-
rieusly He kept at 1t until he reached
the buried man, and Johnson crawled out
unframed.
Another teamster saw the slide coming
and, unhitching one of his horses, escaped
on its back, the slide missing him BY
only a few inches.
Dad. Austin, hero of many a wild ride
through the mountains. and one Of the
best stage drivers In the west, heard the
slide when Il started. He was. driving a
six-horse stage filled with people, and the
horses were plunging along at gallop
when ne recognized the sound. Instantly
he threw his weight on the brake and
succeeded in stopping the stage on the
very edge OF the avalanche. Two of the
leading horses were cut off by the mass
of snow and debris and carried down in
to the canyon hundreds of feet below.
Camp Wiped Out
The camp of the Asenfelder freight
gang was completely wiped out. Forty
horses were carried into the canyon.
Another almost miraculous escape was
that of Sam Morris. one OF the freight
teamsters. He reached the edge OF the
avalanche when his foot slipped and he
plunged into a snow bank. The slide
passed over him and he crawleo out in
safety.
Still another teamster escaped In safety
to the edge of the slide, but was dragged
from his horse. The animal was thrown
to the ground by the force OF the wind
accompanying the avalanche.
The committee appointed by President
Lewis is headed by T. d. Nichols, presi-
dent of the Scranton Wilkes Barre dis
trict; John Fahy, president Of the shs-
mokin district, and Andrew Matti, vice
president Of the Hazeiton anthracite dis
trict.. - s. t,s t-.-srstsr ssf* ~ 80 ssse
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
TWO WOMEN AND ONE MAN
ARE KILLED IN AMBUSH

ANTE CITY, La, Jan. 23.-As a re-
stlft OF an anbuscade growing out or
family feud. two women and a man are
dead. one of the alleged assassins being
held here under a heavy guard and the
country for miles around is being search
ed for another man alleged to be impli-
Gated in the murders. Intense excite
ment prevails throughout the parish
F.. Sheriff Saal returned to Amite tonight
bringing Avery Blount as a prisoner
as well as the details of the crime, which
was committed last night. Benjamin
Breland, his wife, and Mrs. Joseph Ever
tit, the last named carrying an infant
in her arms, were making their way
homeward. along one of the parish roads,
near Tickfaw.
1t is alleged that Blount. together with
a man named Garfield Kinchon, fired on
them from the side of the road with
shot guns Mrs. Everitt fell with her
baby into the road. her head blown al
most of. Mrs. Breland's chest was torn
of by one of the volleys and Breland
himself fell at the first fire.
Some young people living along the
road on their way home from a party
fUun1 the baby crawling about among
the bodies.
Breland was still living, and was able
to murmur the name of Kinchon. He
died shortly afterwards. Blount. the
prisoner, says that Kinchon killed Bre-
land. but will not say who killed the
women.
Mrs. Everitt's husband was killed by
Ben Kinchon, a brother of Garfield. sew
eral days ago, and the widow and her
baby were making their home with the
Brelands. Bad feeling has existed among
the families for number of years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
GEORGIA WOMAN. STARTS
MOVE TO SAVE CANNON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-Mrs. Nary
Harris Armor, of Eastman. Ga, began
campaign for prohibition in the District
of Columbia last night at the Foundry
Methodist church. She addressed a
packed house. and moved her hearers to
frequent applause. After telling of the
victory in Georgia, she said that the
work was not mans. but Gods.
HE is all powerful" she said. He can
convert. congress. He is able absolutely
TO save old Joe Cannon, and 'old joe
is worth having. Folks may talk about
not getting prohibition in the district so
long as old joe Cannon occupies the
speakers chair, but God is able to do
anything. He can put dynamite under the
chair of the speaker and make congress
a power for good.
Congress does not know these things
At present the members are too busy
"cussing'' the president TO know that the
legalized liquor traffic is running the
country. The congressman have got sense
enough TO know It, but they have not
got time to find IT out. II some OF the
members of congress loved their country
as much as they hate Theodore Roose-
Welt, we would have had national prohibit
lion years ago"
Mrs. ArnOr said that the liquor habit
was fast growing worse, especially among
women. and cited the fact that 5000 wo-
men were arrested in Philadelphia last
year.
She said the legalized liquor trafic
would do anything from bribing the press
to killing a man Ike Senator .Carmack.
She suggested that the prohibitionists
in the district organize and work as they
did in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama,
and prophesied that when sufficient inter-
est had been shown congress would grant
prohibition. although the Sims bill was
killed in committee.