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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
Officer SkeWs First Witness Tells
Of Finding Prisoner In
House OF III Fame
Was Disorderly And Fourishing A Pistol Defense
Tried Discredit Witness Story Without Effect
Claimes He Did Not Shoot AT French
Notes OF The Trial
Special to The Bulletin.

Special to The Bulletin.
Jonesboro, H., May 31.-.As predict
ed by us yesterday the Jury was com
pleted shortly this afternoon today ir
| the Bankson murder case. The Jury
was sworn in at exactly 2;10 .. m
As whole it is a good one and both
sides are entirely satisfied with it.
The jury as completed is as follows:
John c. Jean, Lick Greek.
II. S. Hardin, Golden.
Lee Medlin, Dongola.
w. J. Johnson, Progres.
Z, w. McCommon, Dongola.
Eric Smith, Alto Pass.
Frank Hubbs, Anna.
Otis j. Lewis, Jonesboro
o. H. Ferrell, Golden.
w. j. Ira, Golden.
Dennis Beyel, Golden.
H. w. Gum, Golden.
1t Is a farmer jury complete. Sixty.
two men in all were examined. I'm
mediately following the swearing in
Of the jury all witnesses present for
the prosecution We're sworn and sent
out of the courtroom. The court
charged the lawyers, in their state
ments to the jury, to avoid extrava-
CANT statements and stick strictly to
facts which they intended to prove
States Attorney Alex. Wilson made
the statement to the jury for the pro-
secution. Mr.. Wilson was eminently
fair His story of the crime and cir.
cumstances leading up to it were
graphic and was given close attention
by the jury and spectators.
Bankson had fully recovered his
equipoise and sat through the recital
calmly, though he watched the speak.
er closely and listened intently. Mr.
Wilson read at length from the stat.
ute relating to murder. The story of
the crime as related by the states
attorney is familiar to readers of the
Bulletin.
Mr.. P. e. Hileman, Counsel for the
defense, stated the case for the de-
fendant. He also read freely from the
statute. He emphasized the fact that
an indictment was no proof of guilt.
Mr. Wilson also called attention to
this fact and asked the Jury not
to consider the indictment. Mr. Hile-
man particularly emphasized the law
of self defense. He was called to
account by the court for some state
ment made contrary to the orders of
the court Mr.. Hileman in his state
ment said the defense would prove
that the defendant was first struck
by Wilfred French with weapon,
probably a pair of knucks; and that
the defendant was struck from behind
and that Bankson did not fire directly
at Wilfred French, but Just shot
around promiscuously, etc. Evident
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
THE SHIP YARD STRIKE
Mound City Ways Men Return to
Work This Morning Under
Old Arrangement.--For
80 Days.

The strike at the ship yards In
Mounds City has been called OIL and
the men will 90 to work this morn.
int at the old hours and wages
At conference yesterday between
the men and the officers of the
ways, 1t was agreed that the men
should continue under the old con-
tract until the work now ON the ways
was finished. This win take about
30 days at the end of that time tho
matter of reaiinsting the hours and
wages will be again taken UP.
The men tsruok fer an eight hour
day at the same wages they had been
receiving FOR nine hours.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
STORM ON LAKE.

Lorein, Ohio. May 3l.-Mrs, Ethel
Early and her two brothers David and
Thomas Munstreet were drowned to-
day when the boat in which they were
fishing Off this harbor in Lake Erie
was struck by wind storm which
swept over this section Mrs. Earlys
body has been recovered. Other boats
capsized but the occupants were saw.
ed by tug.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
LEFT VERA cRus YESTERDAY ON
STEAMER BY WAY or
HAvRE, FRANCE.
AN AFFECTIVE Scene
Predicted Present Government Must
Resort to His Methods To
Maintain Piece
Praised Army.

Vera Crus, Mexico, May 31.--Gen.
eral Porfirio Diaz said his farewell
to Mexico today. With his wife and
other members of the Diaz family he
boarded the steamer Tperanga bound
for Spain. TO his country General
Diaz delivered warning. Speaking
to the little group of soldiers who had
served as guard to him the old man
who governed Mexico for more than
thirty years by military strength said
the present government must yet re.
sort 10 his methods for peace
Wearing the same uniforms they
had on when they served az the gen.
erals guard, the soldiers drew up In
front of the home of ]. P. Body
where the ex-president has been
quartered, under command of General
Victoriano Huerta, an old and warm
personal friend of General Diaz. The
men stood facing the veranda OF the
house which Is located in the terminal
yards. Back of them stood row of
freight yards, cars and noisy engines
puffed. On the veranda small de-
tachment Of the presidents guards
were lined. Friends Of his here and
one Of two from the capitol came
out of the house with him. Like the
women members OF the party incIud-
ing Sonora Diaz, young Porfirio Dias
stayed in the house.
When Diaz stepped forward there
was buzz of interest, but no APP
plause The moment was too solemn
for such an expression and even the
little group of natives behind the
soldiers suppressed their feelings un.
til after the speech making.
In the name of the army General
IIuerta addressed him, telling his
chief he could always count on the
guard.
General Huerta's voice broke as he
added 1T Ia the only portion OF the
country that did not go against you.n
He declared that he and his men and
the army in general were sorry to see
Diaz leave.
Bravely General Diaz began his re.
ply, but before many minutes he was
having great difficulty in mastering
his emotions.
Il am grateful to the army" he
said, that I could count on it to the
last moment of leaving Mexico. 1t
is the only real defense the country
has had and to reestablish peace its
services are necessary"
Tears rolled down his face and his
voice was broken, but he continued,
pointing to the colors of Mexico:
81 would then place myself at the
head of the country's loyal forces
and under the shadow of that flag
would know how to conquer as in
times past,
General Huerta grasped his hand
and then the two old fighters enbrac-
ed. One by one the minor officers
moved forward and each was EN-
braced by General Diaz and told
goodbye"
General Diaz sailed tonight on the
steamer Ypiranga for Havre, France.
The steamer goes by way OF HAVANA
and General Diaz's ultimate destina.
tion is Spain.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
Washington Americans Defeated, New
York But Rain Called Game
in First Part of Seventh
mo Other Games.
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.
Yesterdays Games.

st. Louis, May 31.--St. Louis won
both games of the double header from
Cincinnati here today. The cardinals
the first game when two doubles and
two bases on balls netted them two
runs. The visitors tied it in the sixth
on Egan's single and Hoblitzell's
home run.
Two singles, an error and double
in the eighth gave st. Louis two runs
and the game.
The second game-the visitors Sc
cured an early lead gathering four
runs i'm the third, three in the fourth
and another in the fifth. The locals
scored two in the sixth and came back
with ten in the seventh when the
visiting pitchers hit two batsmen,
passed two more and were found for
nine safe singles. Two singles, two
doubles and two bases on balls netted
the cardinals three more in the
eighth.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
HARRISBURG FANS
AFTER NEW UMP IRE.
OFFICERS PROTECT SUCCESSOR
TO ADAMS FROM THREAT
ENED VIOLENCE.
ADAMS WAS DISMISSED
Ex-Pitcher Paeett Gave Satisfsct on
Til Tenth Inning, When Trouble
occurred-Harrisburg Won
Score 3 to 2.
Especial to the Bulletim)


Harrisburg, III. May 31-Manager
Powers and his husstling nthiete1
made their first appearances here
today and played ten innings of error
less tall. Pitcher Woods twirled a
splendid game, allowing only seven
hits, but of these were punched in
the ninth allowing Harrisburg to tie
the score. The locals won the game
in the tenth when Woods weakened
and walked two men and permitted
a two-bagger by Pete Taylor.
1t was the most exciting game ever
played I'm Harrisburg and for the
first time in our HISTORY, the umpire
nod to be escorted from the field.
Umpire Adams was dismissed this
morning by President GoEeii ani
ex-pitcher Pyatt, formerly pf the
Filttsburg Pirates was sent here TO
officiate He got along nicely until
the first half of the tenth when he
called a Cairo runner safe at firs;.
In he last half he called Harrisburg
runner out at third and the crowd
made for him. The situation looked
critical for few moments and only
the presence of deputy snenffs and
constables saved Pyatt.
Both Woods aud Kilgore were UNI
hittable for seven innings when
Huges of Cairo hit safe ana managed
to score on two outs and a sacrifice.
When Harrisburg opened the ninth
the score stood ! to 0 against us Gust
first up, hit over Powers hea5 for a
three bagger and scored On Viaus
single.
The tenth was troublesome FOR
Umpire Pyatt when he permitted d
run fPr Cairo to count. Caanor had
hit to th.rd and was easily out ait
first according to local fans, but ne
was calIedd safe.
10 open Harrisburg half, WToods
walked both Fish ami Ashby. Mil
Ter hit to Woods who threw Fish out
at third This decision angered the
spectators more and them occurred
the trouble which came near settling
Pyatt.
After play was resumed Taylor hit
TO left center for two bases scoring
Ashby and Miller and winning the
game. (
Adams was paid off here today and
left for Cairo. Pyatt remaine,; In his
room and could not be seen No
trouble is expected.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
Attorneys Watchful.

The Attorneys on each sile are de-
termined to allow nothing to slip into
the records that will in the least
sense Jepordize their case. Objec-
tions We're frequent, particularly from
the defense, who, as In all such cases,
prefer not to have certain instances
related before the jury. Angus LeeR,
prompted every now and then by
James Lingle, who has gone through
many stubborn murder trials, is ex-
amining witnesses for the prosecr-
tlon, while Attorney Bradley Of
Mound City performs a like office for
The defense.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
Prisoner as Prompter.

During the croas examination
Bankson frequently prompted Me az
tcrney for the defense to ASA que.-
tions which had been overlooked. In
yariably the answer revealed nothing
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01

ly the statement for the defense was
a bit disappointing Though Mr. Hile.
man did as we'll with it as any at.
tofney could have done.
| 1t was stated by Mr.. Hileman that
the defendant would go on the stand
IN his own defese and make denial
of many Of the statements and claims
of the prosecution.
The case has so far attracted but
a small crowd OF spectators.
Testimony Begun.
Frank Skews an attaehe of the
Cairo police force was the first wit.
ness called and related the story Of
his call to No. 212 Thirteenth street,
on the night of Sept. 23rd and find.
ing Bankson there displaying a pistol
that he returned to police headquart.
ers for help; that Night Sergeant VIII
fred French went with him back to
this number; of the taking of Bank.
sons pistol from him; that they took
BanEson to Police headquarters and
tried to induce him to lie down on
couch in the office of the Chief
Of Police, and that Bankson refused.
but went down town, Skews also testi.
fed that nothing was taken from
Bankson but his pistol which was
produced in court and identified BY
the witness. The witness stated they
did not arrest Bankson when they
went to the house; but he invited the
officers to come with him and take
adrink. They went into a saloon
and took a cigar on his invitation
Bankaon's counsel stated in his
operins speech that the officers took
Bankson's money and that it had never
been returned. This Skews denied.
Mr.. Skews was being cross-examined
as we wrote this. Attorney Leek
conducted the examination of the
witness direct. l.. NJ. Bradley did the
cross-examining
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
Standing of the Clubs.

Where They Play Today.
Cairo at Harrisburg.
Clarksville at PadncaIh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
lMERlCAN LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.
Yesterdays Games.

Yesterdays Games.
Washington, May 31.-The locals
defeated New York today to in
a six inning game, a heavy thunder
storm stopping play after one was out
in the seventh.
The score;
Washington .............3 s O.
New York .,.............2 l.
Batteries: Froom ami Ainsmith
W;ahop and Blair.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
CLOSE GAME.

Vincennes, Ind, May 31--Hopkins-
vile defeated the locals here to-day
in a close game by the sco.e OF 2 TO
].
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
POLE CATS WON.

Paducah, Ky, May 3I-The locals
defeated clarksviIle today IN one OF
the best games Of The season.
The score:
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01

Batteries; Kilgora Ashby and
Fish; Woods and Cranor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01

Pittsburg- Chicago, rain.
New York-Brooklyn, rain.
Boston-Phi Philadelphia, rain.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01

Batteries Golden, Dyer and Bres.
nahan, Bliss; suggs, Baster and
Clarke.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-06-01
SluGGING MATCH.

- oSS anu lay
lor; Galley and Russell.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
A Strong Preacher

The Presby terian society is to be
congratulated on their selection of
the Rev. DR.. Simpson, to whom
they have extended a call to become
their permanent pastor. Rev.
Simpson conducted his first services
last sunday, he preached two very
strong, instructive and scholarly
sermons. In the morning his sub
ject was "rhe Peerage. or Dignity
Of Character" and in the evening:
"Ths Sovereignty of Conscience"
TO say the least they were exceed
ingly we'll delivered sermons. The
Rev. gentleman is far more than
an ordinary preacher, and is pos
sessed of the ability to hold the
close attention of his hearers, and
mis- discourses are full of good
thoughts that cachs one who listens
to him cannot help bordering over.
Although the Prosbyterians Of Bon
ners Ferry have but a short ac-
qaaintance with Rev. Simpson; we
feel that his intellectual, education
al and persona qualifications are a
decided asset to our community
and we urge all who are without
church relations to encourage the
brother by their presence at these
services.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09

The people Of Washington are
following the decisions of the new
Employers Liability Commission
with considerable interest. Con-
sidering tn $81 was recently al
lowed for the killing of young
woman in the powder mill explo-
sion at Chehalis, two of the latest
awards are novel in parison
For instance, a laborer whose thumb
had been injured, was voted $40.
In another case, 81 400 was grant
ed for the loss Hof an arm. 1t is
the source of considerable specula-
tion as to inst what method the
commissioners pursue to arrive at
their conclusions in these different
cases.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
"U' Professors Visit Boomers

Professors Temple, Kennard and
Childers, all mem bers of the fasulty
Of the university Of Idaho were in
Boomers Ferry for several days last
week investigating the possibilities
Of the adjacent country. They
spent some time looking over the
bench lands north Of town and also
made several trips down the valley.
All Of the party expressed them
selves as enthusiastic over the
land possibilities and will make
purchases as soon as they can find
tracts 10 suit their ideas, 1t is
quite probable that they will buy
with a view to becoming perma-
nent residents and the acquisition
of such men to the vicinity means
much for development of the whole
region.
During part OF their stay these
gentlemen were the guests of Prof.
Elliott at his ranch below town.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
I arnnA dnc
Garden
HERE'S A RACING ROOSTER.


Little Drivers Father, l.. 0. 8onhsm.
Says Light 5rahmss Ara Best
This picture will show you the kind
Of chickens we raise in Texas. Note
the comparative size of the team and
the driver, Joshua Bonham. and Peet.
the rooster"
That Is what L. o. Bonham OF John
son county, Tex. wrote when he sent
the picture shown here TO the Rural
New Yorker. The bird is nearly as
large as the baby. Many farmers shake
their heads at Light Brahmas because
they think such great fowls eat too
much for what they give back. Mr..
Bonham was asked to say why he
thinks the Brahams are best, and this
Is bis answer;
How many study the surrounding
conditions when selecting a breed of
chickens? We have been growing the
Light Brahmas for the past eleven
years, and this ia the reason why. Our
chickens have the range of the or
ehard, berry patch, garden and vine
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
A THANKSGIVING Dinner

John T. Lingrell, and Mark F.
Kellev honored the ladies of the
Kootenai valley bv inviting them
to the swellost bachelors dinner on
Thanksgiving dav that could not
have been prepared bv any woman
cook. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. A, Lafferty, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. w. Erlenwein and chill
dren, Mrs. T. E. Montgomery and
baby I.ora, Mrs A. Fisk, Mrs. Err
nest Gould, Misses Bertha Mont
gomery, Ermira Fisk, Minnie
Erlenwein. Elsie Montgomery,
Mamie Montgomery, and Nav
Gould. In addition to the fine
dinner, Dewey Erlenwein gave the
ladies a fine sleig bride.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
Like q Scene FROM the Middle Ages.

like Scene FROM the Middle Ages.
The oldest and largest university In
the world is El-Azhar at Cairo, Found
ed In 975, 1t has been from the start
national institution, the khedive being
the rector The minimum age Of en-
trance is fifteen, and the applicant
must know half the Koran by heart, Il
blind the whols Koran. and be able TO
read and write. The curriculum con-
sists of virtually nothing but theology
and canon law. the final examination
fifteen years after matriculation being
upon these, together with traditions Of
the prophet: Grammar, etymology,
rhetoric and logic. 1t is the same IN
struction which has prevailed for CEN
turtles. and one who goes into the great
court where the circles of students are
sitting at the feet of their Gamaliels
looks upon a scene preserved from the
middle ages, "a perfect specimen, liv-
ing, breathing and entire. "-Argonaut.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09

yard, and to control them it is only
necessary to have a portable two foot
wire net fence. TO move from place
to place as necessary, and while they
are good hustlers they are not wild
rangers. Some say they are too large.
but when we go to market and one
of them will bring as much as two
of many other breeds you cannot OBJ
ject to that. II you put the eggs on
the scales you will find that they laid
as many pounds Of eggs as the best,
and they do most of their laying In the
winter and spring, when eggs are a
good price. They are the hardest chick
ems we have ever had. and they are
Just as fine at the table as any. They
are the first friers at the market In
the spring; that is, If you have an In
cubator or some other hen to do the
Matching, as they will not set until
late In the spring, but will continue
laying, and after all when you go to
the show you win hear more comments
of the Brahmas than any other breed;
that is, from people that are not inter
ested In special breeds.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09

The Interior Department believes
shat the government should spend
more money on its National Parks.
Accordinly, Secretary Fisher ~ill
ssk for materially larger appropri-
atoms for the ensuing year. lie
wants s4S,500 for Mount Rainier
National Park. In view OF the
TACT that Congress only allowed $5,-
900 this year, a great deal more
will be done, should the lawmakers
approve of the secretary's estimates
The most of the money is to be spent
on roads and trails.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
TO ESTABLISH
POSTAL BANK
Postmaster, w. T. James Received In
structions and Suppliee- Gave
Interview.
WILL RECEIVE DEPOSITS DEC. l9
Postal Savings Banks are Giving Salts
faction Where Adopted.
WILL RECEIVE DEPOSITS DEC. 10

In Pursuance OF MS ueteI III iho'ioA
to establish Postal Saving bank
within the reach Of all. Frank II,
Hitchcock, Postmaster General has
notified w. T. James, postmaster
that the Bonners Ferry Office has
been designated as Postal Saving
depository to take effect Dec. 49,
The Herald is informed by the
postmaster, Mr.. James that he has
been furnished with the necessary
supplies and will be prepared TO
receive deposits ON and after that
date.
The Postal Savings System has
past the experimental stage and the
results so far is highly Satisfactory
to the department. Thus far the
only unfavorabe criticisms of the
operation of the Postal Savings Sys-
tenn that have been reported to the
department are the complaints Of
saloon keepers in certain mining
towns of the west, whose business
seems to have been unfavorably
effected by the practice of the min
ers are adopting of putting their
surplus earnings in the Postal Saw
ings bank. Formerly such savings
if deposited at all we're put in the
local banks, but this did not deter
their being ex pended. After hav'
ing paid out the ready cash in theii
pocket it was an easy matter tC
draw a check in favor of the saloon
keeper. Postal Savings accounts
cannot be drawn against by CHECK
and no money can be drawn from
such accounts except by the origin
al depositor during the regular
business hours in day time. |
thus happens that the evening bust
ness Of the saloons has been consi
derably diminished. Which &C
cording to Postmaster Genera
Hitchcock is proving to be an i'm
portant influence on the morals o
} the communities in which estab
lished.
It requires no stretch OF the ina
gination to predict that as soon a
the System becomes firmly ant
favorably established in the mind
of the american people that it viii
} bring many million of dollars GU
of hiding ana put i'm circulation
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09

Few dairymen feed dried blood to
their milk cows. Sensitive persons
revolt against the idea Of feeding blood
meal. And yet 1t contains nearly
twice as much protein as cottonseed
meal or oil meal and is just about as
effective as a milk producer.
1t has been more customary to use
blood meal as hog feed than as a
feed for cattle. 1t comes as a by
product from the packing house and
when fed to hogs is mixed with corn.
1t has been shown by station tests
that cottonseed meal is somewhat
cheaper as a milk producer than blood
meal.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
CIDER NEEDS NO CHEMICALS
Careful Heating, stsrilixing and Cork
lna All La Necessary.

The keeping sweet OF cider and other
fruit juices without resorting to the
use Of chemicals is simple process,
and can be done by any one who I'M
derstands canning fruit
The cider is heated as soon as ex-
tracted to q temperature of about 200
degrees. or until 1t begins to simmer.
but does not boil. 1t may be put into
bottles or Jars and sealed at once, but
a much better way is to allow 1t to
stand for twenty-four hours and pour
off and filter through a flannel cloth,
then reheat TO the same temperature
and seal.
When the juice or cider is put into
the bottles which should be sterilized
by rinsing out with boiling water, the
corks should be put I'm and the stopper
sealed with sealing wax or paraffln.
1t will keep indefinitely, and may be
put to great variety of uses.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-12-09
Girls to Practice Basket Ball

The B. F. Y. L. A. c. girls will
have their first practice basket ball
game of the season in Ianetook hall
next Wednesday evening. Several
new members have been added to
their number since last spring, and
we look for some good games in
the near future.
Rev. J. l.. Moore will coach for
the club, when he returns from the
Lspd Show at ST. Paul.