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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
COTTON,

New York, Feb. 7.-Cotton futures closed steady. Closing bids: February 14.16, March 14.26, April 14.3S. May 14.33, June HAS, July 14.46, August l4.1S, September -, October 1882, Mo- vember -, December 1918.
 Spot closed quiet; middling uplands 14.45; middling gulf, 14.70; no sales.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Hartsen averaged es5 gifts to the game, Hemphill .59S and Bush. b71.
 Seventeen pastmers received 50 or more complimentary tickets to the get away hassocl-.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Manager Mack has signed Pitcher Herman Werner, of the Jeannette team, on the recommendation of his old right ielderA Socks. Seybold Werner Is . risht-hander and his homo is fin Greensburg, Pa He will be taken to Savannah with the Ath- letics and given a thorough try-eut
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

nedy continued: Some good oars men may be found among big men, but there are two factors that make for good oarsmen-quantity. All quality and no quantity of course won't dc. It's well to have a good mixture"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

is necessary, will be played at Now York on June 23, which is HgsrNGrd1 commencement day, and this alone will prevent many wno wish to attend the contest from so doAng.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
cannonbaII A. c. Smoker.

CannonbaIl A. c. Smoker. The c. A. C. of New London will hold their first smoker Friday night and the following programme will be carried out:
 1--Sopgs and dances.
 Wrestling.
 2-Abe the Newsbsy vs. Buck Fall vey, 15 minutes.
 3-Dick Martin vs. Tom Gynon, 15 minutes. rounds.
 s-Joe Sullivan vs. Kid Brady, four rounds.
 6-Austin Rice vs. Abe tho Newshoy. five rounds.
 7-Star bout, Kid Nelson vs. Buck F,aivey six rounds. Billy Miller of New London will ref cree.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
MONEY.

New York, Feb. 7.-Money on call steady; 3-4@2 3-S per cent; rul- ing rate 3-S: last loan 2 If; clos ing bids If: offered at 2 3-S. Time loans strong; sixty days 5 per cent. and ninety days 3 1-4@1-2; six months 3 3-4@4.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

beat Fulletta q neck in the Star Ruby handicap at Eneryville today. There was some pumping in the final fur ions, DEr a. claim of foul made by Se1- den, rider of F1llletta, was not allowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Detroit Loses~cIaim to Ticos.

Ss1sf1f tV FICUSs
 Cincinnati O.. Feb. 7-Title to Harry Ilcos' contract to play baseball during the season@of 1911 was today given b. the national commission to inc Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league. A claim for his services had been filed by the Detroit club of the American league.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

The Nswsboy vs. Nelson. At willimantio tonight Abe the Newsboy of New London boxes eight rounds with Kid Nelson. Abe says he
 is better than ever and looks for de-
 cision in ais favor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Wants to Put Man Au.,n.t Monty.

Manager Thomas Sharkey of Nor wich writes Tho Bulletin that he has $50 te back his man against Young Monty of OecuYn for any number of rounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Wen hya Mack.

Oakland. Cal. Feb. 1.-Markie M.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
MONACO IS NOT
YET REPUBLIC
CONSTITUTION, HOWEVER, is
NOW BEING DRAWN UP
FRENCH INTERESTS IN THE
COUNTRY ARE VAST.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The rumors that a
republic had been proclaimed at Mon
AGO are without foundation. The SIT
uation is unchanged and the peopie
at Monaco are waiting for the promul-
cation of the constitution which has
been promised them by the prince
The constitution is being drawn up by
commission Of French jurist coun
sells.
Among the 10000 inhabitants OF the
principally only about 1900, are sub
jects of Prince Albert. these appar
entity will furnish about $50 electors
or the remaining 1850 about 1905
are French and more than 5000 Ita!
ians, These figures, of course, do rot
include visitors.
The value Of real estate i'm Monaco
apart from the domain Of the prince
is estimated at s4o,ooo,o0o two-thirds
Of which Is possessed by Frenchmen
but If the value of the Casino be
taken into account, then French in
terests in the country may be said tc
total sSO,000,000.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
R. ?. ROBBINS DEAD
WENT TO SLEEP PEACEFULLY
LAST NIGHT AFTER BRIEF
ILLNESS; ACE 80 YEARS
Had Rested n Cairo 4s Years-Was
Member Of Firm of Halliday
Bros,--Gres. Lover o.
Music.

Rufus p Robbins passed away last
night at 9:45 O'Clock at his late resi-
dence, 1923 Seventh street, lie bad
been in failing health for some time
and about two weeks ago contracf ed
pneumonia He witnstood the attack
fairly well until a week ago, when
he was compelled to take to his bed.
He was unconscious for several hours
before his death and his passing was
Peaceful ana without suffering.
Mr. Robbins would have been IS
yeas Of age Oh his next birthday
lie was born February 10, 1873. at
Marietta, Ohio He was the young
:, est son Of Rev Samuel Prince Rob.
bins. AMI grandson OF TIE illustrioys
General Rufus Putnam, whose name,
sake he was. Gen. Putnam was the
leader Ct the Ohio colony who set,
/ tiled there from Connecticut. MIR.
Robbins father was pastor of the-frst
/ church Of Marietta, tire Congrega-
tional. He cane to Illionis from Ohio
lin 1856 settlry in Wayne county. He
came to Cairo in 1SG2-iS years ago.
He married in 1S49 Miss Jane HALF
Iday, a sister OF the Halliday brothers.
s+se lied in April, 1885. From this
lu1icn he had eight children, Of whom
| -four susyive him, Miss Ella Robbins
and Mrs. Bessie Candoe, of Cairo;
Mrs Andrew Russell of Jacksonville,
H., and Harry Robbins of San Diego
Cal Fourteen grandchildren also
survive him.
j Deceased was one Of the best known
and most honored citizens of Cairo
!. Although he had reached an extreme
age he retained all his Faculties L
the last For some years ne was q
member OF the firm of Halliday Fro
tners He retired from active husl
ness In 1893 He has been a member
Of the Church Of the Redemeg for .
| qdarter Of century and Was fol
imany years, until recently, member
Of the church vestry. Ire has oecn
lplcd the same residence In Cairo, Z
Iseventh street, for As years.
In bis Younger lays Mr. Robbins
took great interest ID music, not II
a professional way but as a ~inattel
Iof pleasure and diversion. He ha'
been teacher and leader 81 sevefa
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

named Gertie pulled gun and fired
two shots at Myrtle Du; failed to land
the bullets. Another negress named
Hazel took a. hand in the game. 1t
was q family affair. Myrtle and fEa.
2el are cousins and Gerue and Fran
ces are sisters
Officers Kennedy and Mills arrest
ed Myrtle Small and Frances Hunter
and placed them in Jail. The othes
two women have not ye: Deen appre-
hended Myrtle Small is said to be
one of the toughest characters In the
city, was run out of town some time
ago, but drifted back
The women reside in the same
house that was notorious for years as
gathering place for dissolute ne
groes Of both sexes, who make lower
Commercial avenue their field 81
operation By day and by night, The
house was cleaned out after Wig
orous newspaper fight, but seems to
have filed up again during the last
several months, with the same breed
OF cattle that held sway there before,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
FINE MUSICAL SERVICE
Congregation at Church Of RedeemeI
Listen to Rendition OF Program
by Artists of High order.

The members of the Chruch of tie
Redeemer and others who attended
the services at the church last even
ing were afforded much pleasure by
the rendition of most excellent pro
gram Of music A portion of the pro
gram was given by two OF the young
ladies, Miss Huntley, contralto, AMI
Miss McEIroy, harpist, who are
house guests Of Mayor George Par.
sons. Miss Rhein, organist and Miss
Willeford, soprano were on the pro
gram, but being indisposed could no;
attend. Robert Meyers, violinist, also
sof Mr.. Parsons party favored the
congregation. The program was
given as follows:
professional Hymn, "Onwarl
Christian Soldier" A. S. Sullivan-By
the Church Choir.
Organ Prelude-Mrs. C. Fred Call
CHER.
Violin Solo, accompanied by the or
gan.
Traumerei- Robert o. Meyers.
Magnificent, chant in G., W. Crotch
and.
Nunc Dimittis, chant in G., j, L
RodgersBy the Church Choir
Anthem after Third Collect.
'The Day is Ended" Bartlett, con
tralto solo. with violin obligato; Miss
Huntley and Mr.. Myers.
Offertory Anthem, THE Angels
Serenade' Violin and Organ, Mr.
Meyers and Mrs. G.. Fred Gallagher,
"Autl - Thomas. Harp Solo,
Miss M 49,
'Consipef and Hear Me- Wooler;
Miss Huntley.
Ava Marie, Gounod.
Harp Solo, 'The Rosery,'' Nevins
Miss McElroy
Organ Postlude-Mrs. C. Fred Cali.
CHER.
Recessional, There's a Blessed
Home" Henry; Church Choir.
Rev. DeRosset made few remarks
before the close OF the services in
which he wished all happy New
Year and gave the Parish motto I'll
Leadeth Me-
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Had Musical Treat.

The patients and sisters at 81
Mary'5 lnfrmary were well enter
tanned Yesterday afternoon for ar
hour, by Miss Hunt.ey, ccntrato- Miss
NcElroy harpist, and Robert Meyers,
v.olRist The CONCERT was arranged
by Mayor George N arsons, VINO arc
Ais guests. The doors TO all the
rooms which the patients occupy We're
thrown open and the musicians as
sembled In the center of the lower
hall which adioins the stairway The
music was plainly heard by al tae
patients ard TIE sisters.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
ON RAMPAGE AGAIN
Notorious Negro Wenches in Motto.
rious Dive on Fifth Street in
Sunday Cutting ARRAY.

The denizens Of Fifth street be-
tween Commercial and Washington
avenues. who have been ION feisly
good behavior for some time, Drove
loose yesterday just before noon, and
cutting and shooting was the order
-Four negro amazons were on the war
path. 1t is said it ak started on ac-
count of can of beer that Myrtle
Small was Interested in and the
scene enacted was on, on the street
The Small woman pulled out a
razor ad slashed Frances Hunte.
across the back; then woman
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
CALENDARS FOR 1912
Cairo Man Exhibits Beautiful Sam
plies in all lines--cairo Mer-
chants Get First Chance.

"This seasons line OF calendars is
sihe most artistic have ever seen
The makers seem to improve the pro
duet every year"
With this remark r. M, McGrnder,
the calendar man. exhibited mis-
samples 10 q Bulletin man yesterday
The beautiful array bore out the gen
tleman's Statement and more There
ARD designs for banks, drug stores
cIothiers. grocers, dry goods houses
and all other lines OF trade. In every
ore Of the subjects in Mr., McGruler-s
assortment there is a story, lesson
iii 4 moral They range from thu
\ co1oic 10 the sublime. and anyone who
\ spends half an hour examining then
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
NAVY Changes PLANS
Turbine Engine Builders Protes
Against Installing. Reciprocating
Engine in the Texas.

Washington, Jan. 1.--After having
accepted the proposal Of the Newport
News Ship Building Company for the
construction OF the new battleshlp
Texas equipped with reciprocating en-
sines, the navy department has been
Obliged to reconsider It's decision as
% motive power Protests by builders
Of turbine engines against what they
declare the reactionary policy Of me
constructors and engineers has
troubled the members Of the general
BOARD, and determined the department
officials to consider the subject fur
Their.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
Curious Manx Custom.

On July every year all the officials
Of the Isle of Man, including the cler-
gy in their surplices, walk to the top
Of Tynwald hill, aud from the top of it
the laws made during the year are
promulgated in Manx and English.
This PRONUNCIATION OF the laws ON Tyn-
wald hill Is as necessary as the royal
assent to the validity OF all laws pass
ed by the Manx legislature This is
one of the many relics which the old
Norsemen left behind, and 1t dates
SO far back that its origin is lost in
the mists of antiquity. Liverpool Mer'
curry.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY.

Monday January, End, will be Off,
cially observed as New Years Day at
the Cairo postoffice. Carriers VIII
make the morning delivery and col
lection trips but no other service
will be required of them on that day
General delivery windows will close
at noon. Money order and registry
divisions will be closed all day. Mali
will be dispatched from the postofficS
same as on other days.
SIDNEY b. MILLER,
Postmaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Norfolk, Va, Jan. Interesting
and important ocean scouting exer.
cises are about to be undertaken by
the fifth division of the Atlantic fleet
commanded by Rear Admiral Sidney
A. Stanton, and consisting Of Tie
armored cruisers Tennessee, Wash
ington, North Carolina and Montana
and the scout cruisers Chester, BIZ
mingham and Salem. The vessels are
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
To Make city PARK.

Jailer NJ. Lutz has mad the Jail
gang at work cleaning up and leyei-
ing the front portion of the city
block facing Washington avenue, be
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets
It is the intention when this much
has been done, to move the fence
back about 100 feet and have the
space converted into park, as per
resolution Of thecity council adopted
sone months ago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

to go to sea from Hampton Roads AL
attempt to lolate and keep in touch
with the batieship fleet under Rear
Admiral seaton Schroeder, which has
been visiting England and was sched-
uled to assemble in the English chen
mel Dec 80 and sail for Guantanamo
Cuba, The question as TO whether q
foreign feet 10 time Of war could sur
prise the American navy scouts and
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
FUNERAL TODAY.

LEWELLEN-Died, Friday morn
ing Dee. 80, 1910, after brief illness,
Mrs. Mary Lewellen, aged 66 years.
Funeral service will be held this
Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at st
Patrick's church, Rev. FIR Downey
officiating. Special interurban car
will leave Ninth street and CONNER
cial avenue at II a. m. for Beech
Grove cemetery Friends invited to
attend.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

The W. r. Lewis Stock Co. TIM
played at the opera house a few
weeks ago, arrived in the city yester-
day morning in their special car and
will leave this afternoon for Trenton,
Tenn, whore they have an engage
ment for several nights
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

bands, the one in which he was PROB.
ably the most interested was the
old silver Cornet Band the mem
bers of which have nearly ali passe@
away.
No arrangements have been made
for the uneral
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
Man order House CLOSED.

The mail order liquor house Of Phil
Christman in the Lehning building
at the southwest corner OF CONNER
eial avenue and Sixth street, has beel
closed The stock Of goods was sell
TO Swoboda Bros and the fixtures to
the Cairo Brewing CO. The Christ.
mans 20 to Jackson, Tenn, where a
son OF the senior Christman is in the
drug store business.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

is amply repaid. Any taste can be
satisfied
After giving the Cairo merchants
and business men the FIRST cnance to
examine his stock, Mr. McGruder will
begin his annual canvas of the sur
rounding states in the interest of the
r. o. Colson Company, of Paris, H..
and Coshocton, Ohio, which firm he
'epresents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
Died at Anna.

George C. Solomon died Saturday
evening at o'clock at the Anna hos.
pltal He was sent there for treat
ment about week ago, He leaves a
wife and son. He was a veteran of
the civil war and was about 81 years
of age. e, A. Burke, the funeral di-
rector, went TO Anna yesterday ana
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
Laid OFF For a Week.

The cigar-makers and other EN-.
ployes Of F. Teichman & CO. to the
number Of fourteen We're given a va
cation during holiday week, in order
to give opportunity to make up the
annual report to the government.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

We have heard of several cases
wherein twins have borne remafka'
Die likeness 10 each other. but inc
most curious was the case Of twin SIS
ters who had 10 betold everything To-
gether because 1t was Impossible %
tell them apart
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
TraveI For chIeaao Flrn.

Hal Calhoun left last night for Car
cago where he assumes the position
of travelling salesman for the Eli Lii
ly & Co, manufacturers Of pharma-
eeutieal preparations-one of the best
known and reliable houses In the t..
q,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Three of the Mckinley systems
first class mechanical engineers will
arrive Wednesday to inspect the pro-
perties here. They are Messrs, FRANK
Beiard, W. H. Thompson and Ralph
Curley.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

brought the remains to Cairo. The
funeral will be held this afternoon at
1.23 O'clock from the family resi-
dence 1904 Poplar street. and inter-
|ment will be made at the National
Cemetery at Mound City.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

August BOde has received his com
mission as iusice of the peace of the
Taird wari and states that in order
o get his hand in ne win perform tie
marriage service for the first couple
that applies 10 him, free of charge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

spproach one of our ports is an ever
present one with naval experts. tbs
scouting expedition vii be carried On
as 4 the approaching fleet were al
enemy Among the sixteen battle
SHIPS are the Dreadnoughts Delaware
and South Dakota One of Rear Ad
miral Stauntons mostn formidab G
ships is The armored cruiser Tenncs-
see.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
CITY NEWS in BRIEF
ST. loseph,s School onens.

To-day St. Jcsepl's paroclial school
will open for the new year It has
a large attendance and strong corps
of teachers, and a successful year is
ooked forward to.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
card Parry.

Mrs. o. P. Hurd, Jr,. viii entertain
with a 500 party this afternoon at
her apartments in the Frances, IN
honor of her sister.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
Really Philanthroplc.

Procrustes was praisind his bed.
THE patients have what doctors call
comfortable nights in it," he cried.
Herewith he felt he was benefacto-
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

The Peerless Dancing Club VIII
give dance al swoboda's hall We'd
nesday evening.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
New Years Ball.

Preparations are being made for
the annual New Years Ball which
will Be given tonight at the Alexan-
der club. Dancing will begin at y
o'clock.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Simpson Bondurant leaves today
after a two weeks visit with his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Bondurant,
for Lebanon, Tenn, whore he is q
student at Castle Heights school.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Doctor-He's quite famous aviator
but isn't he homely?
Professor Yes; he Is the neroplanest
man ever saw Chicago Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

4 Mrs. Ray Irvine, OF Centralia, III
is the guest Of her father MT WI n
Sutherland of Twenty-seyenth street
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

to visit their daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Dooley. Mr.. Dooley Is foreman Of a
plantation near Alligator Lake.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Simpkins are
still confined to their home by Ill
ness.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Comfort Butler left yesterday for
Washington, .. iC,, to resume his
studies at George Washington Uni
versity, after weeks visit with his
parents, Judge and Mrs. W. N, BIT
Ter
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Chas. Coleman of SOC Jeffer-
son avenue, is reported seriously ill.,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

ALI Meyers, of the Gem Theatre,
leaves this morning for St Louis,
accompanied by his wife, who spent
the past ten days on a visit VITA
bin. Before returning to Cairo Mr..
Meyers will make trip to Cincin-
natl TO lock after his interests there,
He will be absent week or more.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Miss Lottie Beaupre and niece Miss
Ruby Eisenhower of Vienna passed
through the city yesterday. The lat
ter was on her way TO Washington TO
resume Der position in the Census
Department and Miss Beaupre accom-
panied her as far as st. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Miss Alice Hastings will leave
Tuesday morning for Washington, d
C.s to resume her studies at National
Park Seminary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

f. Russell Reed. who has been spend
ing the holidays with his parents, MI.
and Mrs. Frank Reed OF Twentie, h
street, leaves today 10 resume MS
studies at the University of Illinois
at Urbana, Ill.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Henry Smith Of Memphis, Tenn,
arrived in. the city yesterday. onac-
count Of the illness of his uncle, Dan
lei Hartman
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gill returned
Saturday from Mt. Vernon, H., where
they spent the past week visiting
Mrs, Gill's parents. They were mar
ried about week ago and will be at
home at 619 Thirty-eighth street.
Ex-Sate Treasurer Andrew J. Rus
sci, OF Jacksonville, ILL.,, who came to
be with the family during the hast
illness of his father-in-law, Rufus F.
Robbins, has been indpsposed the
past day or two caused by slight
attack Of lagrippe
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02
SOCIAL o4ND PERSONAL y

I3-..---
Dance Wednesday.
The Peerless Dancing Club VIII
give a dance at Swoboda's hall Wei
nesday evening.
Gard Party.
Mrs. o. P. Hurd, Jr,- VIII entertain
with a 500 marty this afternoon a.
her apartments in the Frances, u
honor of her sister.
New Years Ball
Preparations are being made fol
the annual New Years Ball whici
will be given tonight at the Alexan
der club. Dancing will begin at
o'clock.
PERSONAL MENTION
Mrs. Chas. Coleman OF SOC Jetfer-
son avenue, is reported seriously III.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS Simpkins are
still confined to their home by III
ness.
Mrs. Ray Irvine. Of Centralia, III
is the guest Of her father MI. WI III
Sutherland of Twenty-seyenth street
Miss Alice Hastings will leave
Tuesday morning for Washington, d
Cs, to resume her studies at National
Park Seminary.
Henry Smith Of Memphis, Tenn,
arrived in. the city yesterday. onac-
count Of the illness of his uncle, Dan
lei Hartman
Miss Darleen Metzger of Chicago,
who has been spending the holidays
with her brother Matt G. Metzger and
family returned to her home last
night.
Misses Jeanette Baughman AMI
Huntley, who has been house guess
OF Mayor George Parsons for several
Gays. leave tonight for their homes in
Chicago.
A. S. Green and wife of Sixth street
left Saturday forAlligator Lake, Miss,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-02

Miss Darleen Metzger of Chicago,
who has been spending the holidays
with her brother Matt G. Metzger and
family returned to her home last
night.