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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18
TIRE CARE CAIRO ElECygW RVS


RDts es,s cars fus TO leave second ~ "a
NSss LAM ing north on Commerotxt Ava
every i6 minutes nom 9 y. m. 10 II p. n.
Going north.on walnut Bt.overy ID mlnuss
from aus q. m to i0;bS p. m.
Poplar 81. Line aols.soi s. Ays g, das
Ing north on Holnrook. NJ t:G7; SIT: H.la. GO,
1:l2 q. M. and On the same minutes every hour
until l0;4e and 1i;i2 p. m
Going west on Twenty HI hsh 81. NJ 0sSy4
any; a,3I, GAS and 7:04 .. nj. and on aams min
utca every hour until 1884 and lt04 p, m
Poplar st. cars due TO pnaa ~. Mays pATs
IS minutes after leaving Second ~
Belt Line Owl Cars !, * on ~ w, \
H.; 80 =. m: ESQ =. m; $40 =. m; A:su a. m
| BIO n. m.
| North on Comm ercial IL 3. IN. D. N. ~
| m =. m, q. m. =. m.
| Beis and Owl oars are due ~ pass Wun'
Thirty fourth d. Id minutes AFTER tcAvtn
SEQ lid 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18
COS, OF t.nal,sn Roads.

EngIand's high roads cost $4,000 4
nile TO construct.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18

A Republican congressional conyen-
ton was held in the opera house in
Cairo on July 2sth. Delegates We're
present from Alexander, Jackson,
Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pulaski, Ran
dolph, Union and Williamson. coun-
ties. A contest took place for the po-
sition Of temporary chairman. ]. G..
Willis, of Massac, representing the
Thomas faction, and Ike Clements. OF
Jackson, leading the anti-Thomas ele-
ment, being candidates for the hon
Tor. The former was selected, Pu-
laski county had two contending dele.
cations the Hogan and the Cuain fac
tons. Their fussing delayed opera
tions for long time. Finally the
Grain side won out After much
skirmishing, a ballot was reached and
Congressman John II. Thomas was
nominated, receiving SO votes, TO SO
for George W. Smith and 80 for VIM
Is. Morris.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18

Marriage ia the best thing In hu.
man life.--Dr. w. r. Ings.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18

Before sending this story to the
printer as IAN incident from real life"
| showed IL 10 my wife. She read 1t
through carefully. watching her TO
note its effect upon her. expected
to see indications Of surprise was
disappointed.
stupid she exclaimed. "Do you
mean to tell me 1t never occurred to
you that left that note there for you
to see?"
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18

On August 4th the Cairo baseball
battery, Sproat and Bohannan, Went
Ito Charleston. Mo, to assist the club
of that town in game with New
Madrid. Only six innings were play
ed, the score being 8 to in favor oil
Charleston. Sproat struck ont fifteen
of possible eighteen men-an' i'm.
equalled record. The Cairo players
were accompanied to Charleston by
Messrs Gus Botto. VIM Winter, G.
Fl. Jackson, Alderman Peter Saup and
Calvin Neff, and others fl
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-06-18

Ait meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation held on the evening of July
29th Prof T. c. Clendenen, OF Areola,
tll., was elected superintendent of
the city schools. The gentleman had
come down and interviewed the mem
lbers or the Board and had made an
excellent impression upon them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
Evander e. Partridge.

The death of Evander F.. Partridge
occurred in the hospital here, early yes
terlay morning after a long illness, the
cause being cerebral hemorrhage. Mr.
Partridge was born in Orland Me, June
90, 1S45, bet had lived in Boston for
sometime. file was q mariner by occu-
patton. lie enlisted in Co. A, 9Th L. 5.
Art, from Boston, May ., 1862, and
served with distinction until the close
of the war, this battery being in many
battles and hard service. He was ad-
mitted to the Home from Boston, June
%, 1oDS. A sister Mrs. Emma Hooper
of Portsmouth. n. f., and niece, Miss
Anna Partridge of Augusta. survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
ARCHITECT KILLED.
Hotel Man Injured in Auto Crash at
~ Milford, Conn.

Milford. Conn, May 4.-Joseph a.
OBrien. all architect of Bridgeport was
killed and Henry +. Reilly. manager OF
the Stratford Inn, badly hurt today wheh
the automobile in which theye were nd
ing crashed into telegraph pole WIN
terrific force, skidded about and hurled
the occupants out. O'Brien's skull was
crushed and he died in few minutes
He was the owner and driver OF the car,
The machine was completely wrecked
A third occupant of the car was Il
colored man whose name is believed I"
be Walter Jones.
The car apparently had turned TO one
side to allow another machine which was
racing along behind it to pass. The
second car had two occupants and ar
ter the accident the driver of 1t was
placed under arrest by order of Coro-
ner Mix. The second car, according to
the State Automobile Register is own
ed by Isadore Freedman of New Haven
Mr. Freedman today stated that he knew
nothing of the affair. He said that his
car had been sent to Bridgeport last
night for repairs. The speed indicator
Z - 49,. as5sa.A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
Cooking BY Gas.

me demonstration lecture on cook
W. up py gas given in Library hall
Wchesday afternoon was fairly we'll
s'ad hut the ladies of Gardiner
Wy not attend in as Large numbers as
WV ,auieS from Augusta. They attend
MISS Wehbers lectures in Augusta
,e@ra' weeks ag, and We're sufficient
n"er"sted To come again to yester-
texture. The menu prepared
.,s'erday by Miss Weber was Of
ss fiSh, orange honey biscuit or
se money. imperial timbales, cream
ryHs chocolate sauce. Lord Baltimore
'axe and klling.
snss Wehhcr viii give two lectures
ny, on" at :; o'clock this afternoon
s@ a,rf"tner at this evening. For this
o, Noon the menu will he Golden soup.
Wv ''e erisrs. baked beefsteak farci.
~ s.""ery potatoes. cheese Ramekins.
a;s .'' salad, Brioche' rolls. Date pud-
s and Salay on sauce The menu
o. the evening win be: Halibut au
ha0' h' hroiled sirloin. Maitre D'Hotel
ss' .,ef' baked stuffed potatoes. popovers.
o sa,te salad. cream dressing. luncheon
'es and Date sonffie.
Nv, MOI only does Miss Weber explain
IN, methods Of cooking these dainty
ne 's nut she also demonstrates the
n.y. VI the gas range in cooking and
,ns sse.ioid uses. All ladies' in Gardiner
w., Vicinity are cordially invited 10 at
"aG the lectures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
The Hands OF the Y. M. c. A.
Clock Begin1to Move Around.

The first announcement of sums
raised by the committees for the pro-
posed Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. building,
were made known at the noon day
luncheon held at the campaign head
quarters, Wednesday, when the total
gifts, including the $4,000 from the
Maine Central reached $11.974.65. Thus
the hands of the large clocks commenc-
ed their revolution toward the $4,000
mark to be raised in eight days
The attendance at the luncheon
Wednesday was great deal larger
than on the proceeding day, and al
though several of the committees have
just started, the sum announced after
the meal, was considered a good be-
ginning. Team No. 8 of the Young
Mems committee did not receive their
solicitation cards until late Tuesday
evening and were unable to make any
report The railroad men responded
literally to the first calling as win be
noticed in the following statement.
Hon. c. f. Johnson of Glass A of the
business mems committee was unable
to be present at the meeting and his
report will be given today. Classes C
and D had the benefit of the $1,000 Civ
en- by Messrs Purinton and F. B. Phil
brick and these amounts swelled their
total But the other committees are
working hard and their work for the
first day was good. The amount viii
be doubled by today.
AT the luncheon Wednesday c. C.
Moses of Bath, Y. NJ. c. A worker,
was introduced and for a few minutes
spoke of the grand work being under
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

sionary Of Maine Missionary Society,
and Rev. George II. Gutterson, District
secretary Of the" American Missionary
Society. -: -r -. ~
The following is the program for the
final Gay: .'
The program for the final day:
$50 Devotional Service. Rev William J.
McNeill WINSTON.
40 Final business Of the Newly Organ
ICED Conference,
Nomination of Okcers and Committee
by the Board of Directors. and by
the Committee on Nominations.
2 Election Of said officers and commit
tees by the Conference.
g. Final reports of committees.
1000 Address" Work of Men for
Men and Boys in Maine" Mr. Arthur
A. Heald Waterville. executive sec
rotary. The Laymen's Christian
Brotherhood of Maine"
1920 General Discussion.
II 90 Address-''The Challenge of the
Church Today" Rev. Richard II.
Clapp. Pennington.
100. Address-"The Gospel and the New
Reformation" Rev. Langdon Quinn
by. Gardiner.
1900 Final Adjournment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
'wATERv|LlE.
WatervilIe IT,
Skowhegan 0.

In a cold raw wind Waterville High
defeated Skowhegan High by the score
IL to 0, in one sided contest playeo
on the Alumni field. The game was
unintereSting save for the excellent
team work of the local cubs and the
mastery pitching of Coburn. who was
in the box for the first time for the
local team. The little pitcher proved
himself invincible against the big boys
from Skowhegan and allowed but three
hits during the game.
Waterville started their run getting
in the third inning. when they landed
on the Skowhegan pitcher for several
hits for extra bases, and coupled with
the many errors. they ran in five scores.
Three more were pulled in in about the
same manner in the fourth inning.
Skowhegan shut them out until the
ninth, when the cubs added four more
making total OF -.
The Skowhegan team, which is con-
siderably larger than the local team,
were not in the same class for MN
ute. They We're weak at the bat and
in the field LaCasce was hit hard and
was given ragged support.
D. LaF'leur, the Waterville third
baseman played star game. accepting
nine chances without an error. Clark
was behind the hat and caught fine
game. He was strong at the bat. get
ting three safe hits, two of which were
doubles. Midget" Simpson was strong
for the home boys, and as usual took
everything that came his way, He
got pretty two Dagger in the third
All the bows played well. and extra
well considering the wet field The
score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
FREIGHT RATE WAR.
Conference Between Commercial
Bodies and Railroad Officials

New York, May 4.-Another EFFORT to
avert the impending freight rate war
Que to differences between Eastern
railroads over the import differential to
chicago was made today when rebre-
sentatives of commercial bodies OF
Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore
met officials of various railroads at a.
conference in the Offices of the Trunk
Line Association here
After the failure Of a similar con.
ference held Thursday last 10 arrive
at an agreement, the Pennsylvania
Railroad announced that it would. ON
June II. cut the So cents import rate
to Chicago to 81 cents. six cents lower
than the present Boston rate. At the
same time it was declared that the
Philadelphia and Reading and the Bal.
t!more & Ohio would Join the PENN
sylvania Railroad. ToGay's conferences
was held ct the request OF the Boston
& Maine Railroad, which refused 10
advance its rate from CT to 20 oerits q
hundred pounds to equalize the charge
IN comparison with the So cent rate
from Philadelphia which is 200 miles
nearer Chicago than Boston. ~ -"'''7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
UNDER SEALED ohueR ne.
Merchant Steamer Venus" May Be-.
come Fighting Ship fer Madrix..

washington. May At is said that
the steamer Venus, which cleared
from New Orleans on Saturday nieht
supposedly laden with rhCnItion of war
for Mardiz' army III Nicaragua, sailed
under sealed orders to put in at Port
Belize, British Honduras. where there
is no cable and. change her peaceful
dress OF merchantmen for the var
paint. of a fighting ship
B .';. Wf'h What they believe. is
evidence of such a plan. the represen-
ta.rves OF the ESTRADA faction in
Washington are Preparing to ask the
United States to have warships on the
Nicaraguan coast watch the Venus.
Senior Castrillo. Estrada's represents
tive. will ask TO have the ship seized
If she puts out from Port Belize FOR
action. mounted with the guns which
lay In packing cases in her fiold when
she cleared from New Orleans. Senior
Castrillo will contend. If that be true.
that the neutrality laws have been vi
Olated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
FAIRFIELD,

Nellie B. Nye, one of our WellknOwn
school teachers, who had been in falling
health for several years, died al the home
of Mr.. Upper on Lower Main street at
about go o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Nye was born in this town, the
daughter of the late Mary and Joseph
Nye. Her whole life has been spent here,
and she served the town as teacher for
nearly 20 years. On account of failing
health she had been unable to teach for
the past four or five years. She was
confined to her room nearly all of the
time for the past year. Miss Nye was
very much interested in temperance and
had organized number of juvenile tenn
pies throughout the State in years past
She was also greatly interested in news
paper work and for n number Of years
was the only woman who represented The
Associated Press in Maine. She also act
ed as local correspondent of the Fairfield
Journal for a good many years. Her
father was also much interested in the
temperance work Her grandfather was
the late Rev. Joshua Nye, a Methodist
minister, who preached at the Methodist
church here a good many years ago. He
will be well remembered by the older res
idents. Miss Nye had no near relatives,
Mrs. Kate Ellis. a cousin, being one of
the nearest. Miss Nye enjoyed a large
circle of friends, who were always re-
Numbering her with flowers and other
gifts to make her otherwise sad life a
happy one. She was a member of the
Past and Present Club, and was always
much interested in the work of the club,
always taking an active part when pos
sible. Her age was "a years The funeral
will be held at 10 A. NJ Friday, Rev. f.
E. Barton, pastor of the Universallst
church. officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
STARTLING STATEMENTS
Made in Connection With the Lorimer
investig alton.

Chicago. May IL believe that 50 per
cent. of the seats in the United States
Senate can be said to have been practi-
cally purchased.
This statement was made here today
by former United States Senator William
+. Mason in the course of an interview n
which he urged the election OF United
States senator's by direct vote Of the
people. Mr.. Mason was a candidate for
the senatorship but withdrew his name
before the last vote, when Mr.. Lorimer
was chosen.
At his Office today, States Attorney
Wayman stated that he expected that a
state senators and representatives would
appear before the grand jury before it's
sessions are concluded. The first wit
nesses today were Representative
Charles A. White, who alleges that he ac-
cepted $1,000 to cast his vote for L0rimer:
Senator Albert E. Isley Of Newton. Ill.
who made the first speech n the Le9isla-
lure denounctng Lortq . = scnpdlda1nf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
FIVE ON TRIAL
For Sensational kidnapping Of "in.
cubator Baby" At Topeka.

Holton. kan. May Alive persons
were brought to trial in the county
court here today charged with COM
plicity in the sensational kidnapping lit
Topeka in August last Of Marion
Rlaksiy. the Incubator baby" OF
Worlds Fair fame. The defendants
are Mrs. Stella Barclay Of B0ffaao. N.
T. who once adopted the child ana
who rs alleged 70 have planned Hi
-kidhapping; Joseph ". Gentry, a Kan
As City detective. Frank H. Tillotson,
IN whose employ Gentry was; Robert
Randolph, Who IS said to have driven
the motor car in making the escape
with the child and David Gregg of
Topeka, alleged accomplices.
Marion Blakeley was recovered in
Kansas City and after sensational
battle in the courts was restored to
her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

An architect in the employ of the
Maine Central was in the city yesterday
looking over the location for the pro-
posed rev station 1t is understood that
the plans are to be started very soon
and that actual work will be commenced
early in the summer The directors of
the road, through the efforts of Weston
Lewis, at meeting last winter au-
ihorized the erection of q new Station
and appropriated $4,000 for it. Ac-
cording to reports the new station will
the entrance to the coal wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
Baseball This Afternoon.

The game between Edward Little
High school baseball team of Auburn
and Gardiner High was not played
Yesterday owing to weather conditions
but will be played this afternoon on
QUINCY field. The game will be called
at $3.50 p NJ. The Gardiner High team
VIII start with the following line up:
Eldridge. catcher: Moore, pitcher;
Cobb. first base; Talbot. second base
Kelley, third base: Eastman, shortstop;
Hidden. left field; Peaslee, center and
Sherman, right field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
TOLEGALlzE SECURITIES
Public Hearing on New York, New
Haven & Hartford Petition.

Boston. May 4.-Favorabie action on
the petition of President Charles ). Mel
len of the New York. New Haven Il
Hartford Railroad to legalize the securi-
ties of the road was taken today by
the Joint legislative committee on rules.
The committee announced public
hearing on the question of the admit
tance of the petition. but no one appear
ed either for or against the measure
After it's formal admittance by the
Senate at Today's session thei committee
on railroads will give hearing on the
merits of the measure. Connected with
the petition was another measure, which
provides for an investigation by three
state commissions of the finances Of the
New Haven road. which measure now
awaits the action of the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
DEMOCRATIC cHlEFrA,Ns
Meet at Brunswick TO Talk Over Com ..
ing State Convention.

Brunswick, Me-, May 4.-(Special).-
Several members of the Democratic
State committee met here tonight. 1t is
said at the invitation of Committee
man Fred E. Beane, to discuss matters
pertaining to the coming State conven-
ton at Augusta. Those present were:
#. f. Beane, Hallowell: DIR. Il. L. Jones
and Charles F. Johnson, Waterville;
Oscar Wish. Portland; ID. ]. McGnh-
cuddy, lewiston; and l.. ]. Brann,
chairman of the city committee. Lew
iston. They would not give out the
extent of their deliberations. which
lasted about two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
CONDENSED piseATcHEs.

A woman IS or 40 years OF age, who
came to Medford. Mass, on q noon
passenger train Wednesday from Bos-
ton. committed suicide half IN hour
later by jumping in front Of d freight
train on the Boston & Maine RAtlroad.
AS soon as the woman arrived 81 the
station she walked beside the tracks
for about mile. At the bridge oyer
the Boulevard freight train from
Boston came along and just as the To-
connective reached her she stepped In
front Of it. She was dead when her
mangled body was picked up. The
stranger was dressed in a blue waist
and black skirt. She was feet, 6
inches tall and had light brown hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

80 - 8
Ill.,. was present in the states attorneys
onice. Rep. Tippet was d candidate for
the minority leadership against Lee
o'Neal Browne. who lis alleged by Rep.
White to have discussed the so-called
Lorimer .'slush fund"
To reporters. Nr. Isley said that he
would testify as to common gossip at
Springfield that Democratic votes we're
being bought with money IN behalf OF
the Lorimer candidacy. That States Al
torney Burke of Sagamon county. of
which Springfield is the seat. intends to
push an independent inquiry into BIRTH.
cry charges was made evident here to-
day when a subpoena was served on
White, commanding his appearance be
fore the Sagamon county grand jury next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
WINCHESTER POLICE ACT
Arrest Strike Leaders, Who are Trying
to Arouss Farm Lsbofsfs.

Boston, May Alive men were ar
rested by the Winchester police today,
charged with attempting to incitt a
riot The men were armed with re-
volvers. The prisoners are leaders OF
200 Italian strikers. who have been at
work near the state parkway in that
town.
Police action today was brought
about when the strikers assembled s4td
signified their intention, Of ft1archtag
to all the farms In and arou5d Wa
chester in an effort to induce italian
farm laborers to quit work. Two ~
rests were made. Later thu. men GATH
cred again and the poliee dtatBed ssiieta
and arrested three more leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

The Young Adams Co tonight will
present Wanted, Wife," a comedy
of high-clasa which is sure to please u
Home audience. This company played
here March 3, in THE Circus Girl" and
proved a first-class one. 1t carries the
same fine line of specialties as before.
Tickets will be on sale in the old can
teen building, II so to l o'clock. Nov
ing picture show with vaudeville Friday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
HARRlMAN'S DAUGHTER
Will Wed Buffalo Polo Player, 1t Is
Said-Report Not Denied.

New York. May Mrs. Mary Aver
ell Hartman, wife of the late +. II.
Hartman, declined tonight to discuss
report that her daughter Mary will
marry Charles Carey Rumsey of Buff
falo. When Mrs. Hartman was in
formed this afternoon that news of
such an engagement was current. she
sert back word:
Il win neither confirm nor deny the
report" She would add nothing to this
laconic statement.
Miss Mary Hartman was said to be
her fathers favorite daughter Rum
sey is a horseman and polo player. as
we'll as sculptor. 1t was his model that
was accepted by committee chosen to
build q memorial 10 Hartman at
Goshen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Old South church will give an entertain
ment In the vestry Thursday evening.
May S. at 7.45 o'clock. There will be vo-
cal and Instrumental music and selections
by popular Hallowell readers. Ice cream
and candy will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

Burroughs were granted yesterday to
Thomas O'Donald. Newburyport; Mar
tin Gibbons, Lewis Monarch, Patrick
Barry and Samuel Prentice to Boston:
Samuel Berry to Belgrade; Willie H.
Ellie to Greenwich; Henry Curnow to
New York City; William ". Sackett
to Westfield Patrick F. Sexton to
Philadelphia and William Duffy to
Gloucester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
Junior Sons Of Veterans.

About 30 Junior Sons of Veterans
mel at G. A. r. hall Wednesday even
ing Tor drill. Officers were elected as
follnws:
captain--Lee walker.
Isl lieut--Henry Merrill
md Lieut--Guy Din.
another drill will bhe held next Sat
urday afternoon at 4 O'Clock and add-
"'nal officers elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05

Buffalo. n. Y, May 4.-The engage
ment Of Charles Cary Rumsey Of Buff
falo 10 Miss Hartman is verified by
his family here. Rumsey is graduate
of Harvard, Glass of 1902, and studied
art in Paris. He is said TO be a sculp-
ter of promise and has a studio in
New York. He is quite horseman.
hunting with the Genese Valley Hunt.
His father, Laurence Dana Rumsey, is
a wealthy landholder of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-05
Eliza O. Williams.

Mrs Eliza O. Williams. wife Of the
late Fred Williams, died at r. M.
Wednesday, aged g. years, 9 months.
tn" cause of death was dropsy. One
son survives. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.