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Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
When Valor Balks,

A couple of Kansas men were talk ing of ttarlesSnesS the other day. Al this talk" said one of them. remind! me of d peace officer l knew a number of years ago in western Kansas. Thi! officer WHS entirely fearleSs-in fact the kind of chap who would hay. charged hadps with single bucket O. water. To look down into the barre of gun in the other fellows hanC was as placidly accepted all affair fo. him as to light his pipe. He was sen for one day.
 Whats the matter" he asked.
 Cowboy in that rOOm.' said a citi zen, designating the place. He's wilt and dangerous. He's locked himself in and were afraid he'll break out anC do us harm
 ''SO this officer opened the door ol the room and looked in. The cowboy had a six shooter in one hand and q stick of dynamite in the other and calmly remarked that he would turr them both loose in case the officer came into the room. The officer con sidercd the thing for a minute. Ther he backed away and as he did so re marked:
 "'Let him sleep it off They is times when man who ain't afraid i; a blind fool ~ Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Too Attentive,

.. "People who write begging letters are entirely too persistent" said 6 charity official. They remind me ol a summer resort episode. young man went there for his two weeks va cation. He put up at a cottage. He paid about go week. Well. when he came to depart this young man sait to the boarding mistress:
 "'Madam. you have been most atten tive to me during my stay here
 "'Thank you, sir; thank you very much. said the lady.
 "'Yes.' continued the young man you have been most attentive, and not only you. but verybody-every body in the house. if I may say SO has been most perSeveringly attentive to me day and night, and. madam. show my appreciation l am going [, offer you small present.
 How very kind" said the landlady and a bright. eXpectant smile lit III her face. Tben the young man thru> into her extended hand d packet of in sect powder and retired hastily"
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18


 officers and directors of the sugar trust. MT. Wickersham is said to be in possession of strong evidence di- rectly duplicating the American Sugar Refining company heads.
 Senators and representatives who have come to Washington are of the opinion that an investigation will be ordered by congress. Senator Dick of Ohio said that it seemed to him that an investigation was in order. Repre- sentative Driscoll of Syracuse, N. r., declared that there would undoubtedly be an investigation.
 The United States civil service com mission has started an investigation into the charge that the appointment of employees in the customs house here was dictated by the trust.
 James F. Bendernagel, former chief of the Williamsburg refneries of the sugar trust, indicted for conspiracy against the government in the weigh ing frauds and so far the highest up'' man arrested, was arraigned before Judge Hand in the United States dis trict court in New York for pleading. Henry l.. StimsOn, special prosecutor in the sugar cases, represented the government.
 Arraigned with BendernageI were Oliver Spitzer, dock superintendent; Thomas Kehoe, Jean NJ. Voelker, Ed ward A. Boyle, John R. Coyle and Patrick Hennessy. weighers, also charged with conspiracy to cheat the government by using scales ill which the pressure of a secret spring caused the weight of the raw sugar being un- loaded to be falSified.
 The seven employees of the Sugar Refining company entered pleas of not guilty in each case. They were held ill $5,00O bail each for trial on Nov. 20 before Judge Martin in the United States court.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
3S2 MEN PERISH BY
 FIRE IN COAL MINE
Entire Working Force and Res.
 CuGTS SuftOCated.

Three hundred and seventy miners and twelve members of force of res cuers were killed on Saturday as the result of a fire and explosion in the St. Paul company's coal mine at Cherry, III.
 The fire causing the explosion. which proved to be one of the great est tragedies in the list of mine hOr- TOTS, had an origin almost trivial. A pile of hay, allowed to smolder too long, finally ignited the timbcrs of the mine, and before the workers realized their danger the mine was filled with smoke, gases and flames, and all exit was impossible.
 Heroism such as is rarely exhibited was shown by the officials of the mine and residents of the town of Cherry. These men. who were out side the mine when the fire originat- cd, contributed twelve to the list of dead.
 Alexander Nerberk. pit man. gave his life unhesitatin% in a futile cf- fort to save his comrades. Standing at the bottom of the shaft, he carried the bodies of five men into the cage, the only way of escape. As the last was carried in he fell across the body.
 He p'ss dead, as were all his com panions, when the cage was lifted to the top.
 Dr. w. Howe, a physician of the city, who had sought to go with the men when they descended in the cage, was thrust out by John Bundy, who exclaimed: "They will need you at the top if we get any one out. You must not risk your life down here"
 The physician vainly sought to re- suscitate the men when they were carried to him a few minutes later. He said they had died of sulfOcation.
 At the entrance of the shaft scene was enacted such is seen only at disaster of this kind. Hundreds of screaming women, weeping children md frantic, helpless men crowded about the place.
 X few survivors were surrounded ay groups of the women, and the an awers of these men to inquiries only added to the terror of the women. The survivors declared that there was no hope for those still in the mine. Almost 200 of the men imprisoned, they declared, were in the third vein, the only entrance to which was from the second vein, almost 800 feet from the main shaft of the pit.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Ours and Theirs.

"A play on names unconsciously per petrated by my youngest son wcs vnr' funny" said a FlatbuSh ma0 yo>,p" day. we live next door to q fam;,, named FeitcnOur and the other nighI while my family was busy reading i; the library we heard a racket on tht back porch. My son went out to in vestigate. and on his return my wife always inquiSitiyP, asked what ha: caused the noise.
 'Nothn' but a couple of cats Jin told her. and then heard her ask Did you see whose they were"
 "'Yes: one was ours and tie other was FeitenOur's '"-New York Press.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
The Town of Bushire.

Residents of miserable seaport on the Persian gulf called their town Blu shire (BOosheer). It has narrow, dirty, i'll paved streets. The city is visited by earthquakes and simOoms and stints it's children of wholesome air and fresh water. It appears, however, to have enjoyed high repute among the ancient Elamites, who have left buried about under moldering heaps bricks with cuneiform inscriptions. In summer the citizens of Bushre live in a heat that is almost unbearable.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Why She Posed.

As New York photographer boWrtI sallOw, tottering woman of middlr age out of his studio he closed the door gently and turned to a waiting customer.
 That beats the Dutch," said he 'There's a woman who has been in bed two weeks and whose doctor sup poses she is there at this moment. She is convinced that she is neal death. and as she hasn't had any pie ture of herself taken since she was a child she got out of bed despite a friends protest, dressed and came here to sit to me in order that she may leave a photograph to her husband who is a travelling man and now in the far west
 "When d woman will she will. But that's q queer gamble with !he bi.: shadow. all right."-New York Globe
 Clear Waste.
 'IIe has a quick temper, you know" was the excuse given by a friend for boys rude act.
 'Is he quick at his lessons?" was the question.
 ''No," was the reply.
 'Is he quick at sports?" the ques tioner went on.
 Again the answer was ''No."
 ''Is he quick in obedience"
 ''No."
 Well" said the questioner, with a twinkle in his eye. Eff he has so little quickness he'd better use it where it will do him some good. It's clear waste to put it on his temper"
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
MARGARET ELLINGTON WEEDS.
Former Actress, Just Divorced, Is Bride
 of Tacoma Millionaire.

Margaret Ellington, who got a di- vorce three days previously from Dan- iel Frohman, the New York theatrical manager, was married at Reno, New, on Sunday to Edward J. Bowes, a Ia coma millionaire.
 Her father, I. II. Light of Blooming ton, H., gave the bride away.
 The newly arrived couple departed an hour later for Tacoma, their new home, in a binding snowstorm.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Her Sorrow,

"P-papa," sobbed small Sadie, "m-my canary is d-deadr'
 ''Never mind, dear" replied her father; "I'll buy you another cne."
 'Oh, Pm calm now" rejoined Sadie, but when I first saw the poor little thing l cried like child." d."-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Times 10 Lauch.

As the old man always so glum twice a year, spring and fall, when the new wOmen's hats come in.-Flie genQe Blatter.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
lie D5red,

Mother-HOw dared you let him kiss you? Daughter-I didn't. mamma. told him inst If he kissed me he'd havo to do 1t without my consent Ex- change
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Strictly Business.

Theorist You believe in giving cred t to whom credit is due, don't you? Practical Man-Y-yes, but I make ev- 2rybcdy else pay cash.-Chicago Trib- me.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
After the Race.

''So your horse was distanced, was he:"
 Yes"
 Did you have anything on himY Il thought I had d jockey on him, but it seems I CiGn't."
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Knew What Was Wanted.

Miserly- So that woman doctor charged you $2 il visit. Well, what dlt she say: His Wife-Said stayed in doors ton much. Here's her prpscri:' lion. MirprIy Wpading it,--"For extcr nal use only. One nice walking dress enc new hat: one pair of gloves [, match. Apply every afternoon betwpp. 2 and :."-BOStUn Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18

JEWELRY ts .,s SUGGESTIONS Gold Cuff Buttons Scarf Pins SiguCt Rings Watch Chains Watch Charms Gold and Ribbon Fobs Sterling Match Boxes Sterling Military Brushes Gold Rings Lockets and Chains. Bracelets Pin Sets Gold and Gold Filled Brooches Handy Pins Gold Filled Lockets, Stone Set and Plain Gold Filled Bracelets Hat Pins Sterling Toilet Sets Sterling Desk Sets
 Out Glass Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets ] Single Tea Spoons 1
 F. K. ALLYN, 5
 CANFIELD BUILDING j CANAAN. .1 CONN \
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18

There are no small steps Tn great al- 2airs.-DC Retz.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
PRAISE FOR COOK.

New York, Sept a. The assrmp
tjou that Commander Peary would
have the L. S. navy solidly behind
him is not borne out ma letter from
Rear Admiral Schlev retired, made
public today by Captain r. S. Osbon
secretary Of the Arctic Club Of
America. The letter in part is as
follows:
"a believe Cooks attitude is i'm.
mensely unfortunate II is an un-
necessary and unwise controversy
He certainly has been dignifed and
manly in the stand ne has taken in
the matter.
Osbon in lecture tonight on "Who
Discovered the North Pole?" said:
DR. Cook was for two years my
Wife's physician. 1t saw him two or
three times week and we chatted
many hours. II | have ever known
man Of integrity, probity, sincerity
ami modesty, it is Cook.
Il have also known the other fell
low known him to depart from the
truth by large margins.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
ERSONAL MEETING.

A. p. Kirkpatrick leaves today fol
Milwaukee.
Frank X, Smith of Anna. is here
on business.
Roy p. Gholson leaves today for
Lenver. Colo.
Miss Grace Crippen is visiting in
Grand Chain.
Miss Laura DeBuan spent Sunday
in Mound CITY
VIM. Oehler spent Sunday In Cob
den visiting friends,
Mrs, b. Howard of Jackson. is
here visiting frienIs.
Miss Ruth Mcneil returned yes.
teriay from a visit in Paducah.
Mrs Grover McCnllnugh has gone
to Murphysboro for a brief visit.
Oliver Crenshaw OF Charleston. was
in Cairo yesterday visiting friends,
W. p. coburn Of Anna is in the
q
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
" SOCIAL o4ND Personal y


visit with Mr.. AMI Mrs j. NJ. Myer
Iot Pig&ott Ark.
Mrs. Frank Handlav ana ,trs Goo
III CAIRO Yesterday
I Mr. ana Mrs. Ed stuart ana Mr.
/ and Mrs. Parker BRAY we're o,,asty =,
i
Bliss Dee leaves today for Cam
bridge, Mass. where ne win attanI
the Harvard University this vaar
Misc A1ria patts n,bo ho. ho.n
itiug Miss anro r,nn,ana, - 49, - =,
turned IN her bo,ra - ~, 49, ',", 90, 9
~ ''''' >''''
~,
= : ''s'e' N'S' May Sahlhlef"eI'
MIS-. l. Witkerson of Twentieth
street mas returned from a visit to
deau.
Mrs. c. IT. Davidson ana daughter
Miss Pauline have returned from a
visit in Seattle, Wash, ana other
points west.
Farrow and Mrs staab,a snont tbo
dav SUNDAY in Tamme 7,bav ,nara
the trfp in the formers machine
-
Mrs. John p Dixon of wfekliaa
and sister Miss Nayma Tovros Of
Memphis who have haap Tho o,,os+s
of Mrs. Dewey Of Eigttb straaf b,vo
returned home
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
WANT AMERICAN VESSELS.

Washington. Sept Is. Deprecatins
the suggestion that President Tafts
party, which will inspect the New
Orleans harhor on October 30, must
make the trip under foreign flag
Acting Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor Mcllarg advised the collector
OF customs OF that port that efforts
viii be made to secure American yes
sells FOR the presidents inspection OF
the harbor and the lower Mississippi
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
License fer Tall Huntar

Deputy County C.=rk Sammons is
sued hunting license yesterday to H.
II. Amber He is the tallest man
that has applied for hunting license
this year. He stands six feet and two
inches.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

In acknowledgment Of the recent
OF the verses written by him on the
discovery OF the north pole by DR..
COOK, published in The Bulletin, c. r.
7, randall has received a letter from J.
r. Bradley, DR.. Cooks hacker, thank.
ing him for the tribute
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Illinois Central suburban ser.
vice between Cairo and Mounds will
he continued until further notice.
Train leaves Cairo at G;10 a. NJ. and
$50 p m, The passenger traffic bel
tween Mounds and Mound city will
be handled by the Cairo-St Louis
Electric railroad.
S, G. HATCH,
General Passenger Agt.
Cairo. ILL.,, Sept, II. 1893.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
Licensed to Marru-

TWO couples as follows were grant.
ed marriage licenses to marry. They
were John B. Rothrock. %, and GLADYS
Peal, ~, both OF Wicklffe and James
b. McAllister II, and Mrs. Anna B.
Stlnbeck, 4, both of Bardwen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
Struck More Oil

Officers Of the diamond Oil Co..
in Cairo yesterday received word
from Vice President Vaughan of
odin, that a we'll was opened in the
vicinity of their holdings which was
good for 100 barrels per day; also
gas.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
AT the Commencement Game,

She--Oh, isn't the man that throwa
the ball on your side just splendid!
He sends it so they hit 1t every time
Life
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
Judqment,

Never Judge town by the size OF
the type with which its name is print.
ed on the map of railroad that
doesn't pass through it.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
Work Resumed.

The roads We're found dry enough
Yesterday for hauling dirt and Con,
tractor Fraser set his teams to work
finishing Twentyffth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Son Born.

Rev. and Mrs. Otto Lee of Wyom.
ing. ILL.,, are the parents of ten
pound boy that arrived last Thursday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
NOTICE.

solomon Bros. will keep their
places Of business closed on Thurs
day and Friday on account OF holi.
day
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

The Peerless Dancing Club will
have dance tonight at Swoboda 5
Hall on Twenty-eighth street. The
dance will begin at $50.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14
CUT THROATWITH RAZOR
Concluded from First Page).

ago. But the latter part Of last year
he resigned and stepped in as head
LOT the Union Trust Company.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Miss Iona Swoboda will open her
dancing school Friday night at
Swoboda's Hall on Twentyeighth
street with a dance. She will have
classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

p. T. LANGAN manufactures bank
and office fixtures Of all kinds.
Counters, shelving, etc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

The ladies' of the Mite Society Of
the Cairo Baptist church will serve
truItcup and cake Thursday after
noon and evening at Mrs. W. c.
Charles 433 Eleventh street. Admis.
sion 1Jc
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

me attention Of Coroner McManus
was called yesterday to the death OF
negro baby in a room in the tene-
ment house 3209 Commercial avenue.
II developed that the child had been
Iett by its mother, covered with a
blanket and il smothered to death.
ihe eoroner's jury declared it to have
Teen case OF accidental suffocaton
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Don't forget to order that coal to-
day from the Cairo City Coal Co.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

l. 4 y Asthorpe. president of First Bonk
ana trnSt company, do solemnly swear thnt
me above statement is true to the best OF nv
knowledge and belief
J. \. AIsrHoRPE, President
state of Illinois county of .Alrxanaey
subscribed and sworn to before ME this y. y.
day OF September, 1903. EMMA u. RlI llth
Notary g,tht,,c
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

HICKORY STOVE WUCS $3.50
Big load, stove size, delivered. Both
phones. Clark -Danforth Handle Co
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stuart and Mr..
and Mrs. Parker Bray We're guests Of
friends in Mound City Sunday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Mrs. Frank Handley and Mrs. Geo
Belts OF Mound City were shoppine
in Cairo yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Erich Swartze has returned from
visit with Mr.. ami Mrs. J. NJ. Myer
of PigYott. Ark.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-14

Bliss Dee leaves today for Cam,
bridge, Mass. whore he will attend
the Harvard University this year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11

avenue; Rev. F, E. Shut, pastor.
Sunday school at $3.50. Services at
10:45 a. m Junior league at 2:30. Ep-
worth league at $50. Evening service
100 DR.. G. A. Mclaughlin will speak
at morning service. Pastor will SUD
NIT annual report at morning services
and announce officials and committees
for the year.
German Methodist. corner Four
teenth and Sixth avenue, Rev. William
Scnoenig, pastor. SUNDAY school al
.9:15 a. m. Services at 1890 a. m and
7:45 D. m. Epworth league at 7:15.
Free Methodist. Ninth avenue
and Fifteenth street. Rev. John
Harvey, pastor Sunday school at g.: As
a. m. Love feast at 10 "a m.
Wyman A. M. E. Mission, Thirteenth
street and Fifth avenue. P. r. Penn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11

at 8 D. m. ]. H. Cleland superintend-
ent
Broadway Presbyterian. corner CT
Twenty-third street and Seventh ave.
nue.. Rev. w. s. Marquis, pastor. Rev.
w. G.. >Oglevee, assistant. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m Young peoples
meeting at p m. Address by Rev
r. K. Atkinson of Davenport. SerV-
ices at 10:45 a. m. Subject. THE
Glory of the Christian" Vocal music
in morning by Evangelists Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis.
South Park Presbyterian, corner OF
Thirtieth street and Fifteenth avenue
In connection with Broadway Presby
terrain church. Bible school at 2:3(
n. m. Young Peoples meeting at Gas
Services at 1880 p. m. Address by
In. C. Smedley.
United Presbyterian. Third avenns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11

avenue and fifteenth street. Rev. w.
B. Clemmer, pastor. Bible school at
$50 a. m. Junior c. E. at 2:30 p. IN.
Y. P. Christian Endeavor society at
6.45 p. m. Services at 10:45 a. m.
Subject of morning sermon. THE Elk
tension of Il Church" evening. "One
Christ, a Fact for Faith
Second Christian, corner Sixth street
and Thirteeith avenue Sunday school
at 9 lis a. m; George H. Hull superin-
tendent.
Central Presbyterian, corner Twelfth
street and Eleventh avenue. Rev. Mar
Ion Humphreys, pastor. Sunday school
at $50 a. m. Preaching at Has.
Aiken Street Union chapel, South
Rock Island Junior Christian En-
deavor at 1880 p. M. Miss Stella Boil
man, superintendent Sunday schoo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES

Bible school exercises at 1880 p. M.
Morning subject, 'The Results of a
Sermon evening program by Wom-
ems Foreign and Home Missionary
society.
German Lutheran, corner Twentieth
street and Fifth avenue. Rev. p. VIII
helm, pastor Services at IL a. m.
and 1880 p. IN.
German Evangelical, Ninth street
between Fifth and Sixth avenues
Rev. F. ]. Rolf pastor. Sunday school
at 915 a. IN. Services at 1890 a. m
and 1880 p. m.
Memorial Christian. corner of Third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11

pastor Services at IL q. m. and 3
p. m. and s p. m.
First Baptist, corner Third avenue
and Fifteenth street. Rev. H. w. Reed,
pastor. Sunday school at $50 q. II.
Young Peoples society, $50 p. m.
Morning service at 10:45. Subject of
morning sermon. Salvation Open to
ALL" Evening, Created Unto Good
| Works.
Swedish Baptist. corner of Twenty
first street and Fifth avenue. Rev. D.
Holmberg. pastor Preaching services
at 10:30 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
Edgewood Baptist, Corner Forty
fourth street and Fifth avenue. Rev.
D. H. Leland, pastor. Sunday school
at $50 a. m. Services at 10:45 a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject. "A
1 If~.<a \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11
Services in the various churches wi
no be,a as follows tomorrow

be held as follows tomorrow:
Zion Swedish Lutheran, Forty-ifth
street and Seventh avenue. Rev. E. x.
Jonson, pastor. Services at 1O:45 a.
IN. and 7:30 p. M. Sunday school at
9:15 a. m.
Grace English Lutheran, corner For
ty-fourth street and Seventh avenue
Rev. Ira o. Nothstein, pastor. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m. Services at 10: 45
Il. m.
Swedish Lutheran, corner Four
teenth street and Fourth avenue. Rev.
s. G. Hagglund, pastor. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. N. Services at 1920 a. N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-11

and Fourteenth street. Rev. ]. l..
Vance, pastor. Sunday school at $50
a. m. Services at 10:45 a. m. and 7:50
p. m. Epworth league at $50. Jun
ior league at 2:30 p. m.
Trinity Episcopal church, Nine
teenth street and Sixth avenue; Rev.
Granville H. Sherwood, rector. Ser
vices at 10: 45 a. m. Sunday school at
$50. Evening services at 1880 p. m.
First Methodist, corner Fifth ave
nue. and Nineteenth street: Rev. R. b
Williams, pastor. Sunday school al
$50. Services at 10:45 a. IN. Sermon
!, by pastor. Epworth league at $50
led by Ella S. Taylor. Evening, unior
services.
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
corner Forty-third street and Seventh
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Memorial Christian. corner of Third
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