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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
MISSOURI JURY WANTED FEES
BEFORE RENDERING VERDICT


Probably the most singular occur
renee tn any court in Butler county
since its formation occurred Wedn@s
day when q jury in the justice court
at Fisk refused to return its verdict
to Justice II. L. Miller until their
fees were paid and after falling to IN
duce the jury to return its yerdlc'
the court finally had to excuse the
six men and order new trial for
this morning,
RGber. Ledbetter sued the Morgan
Eneineering company for s23.75 for
account and damages, Six residents
cf the Fisk neighborhood, Mathis
Barber. II. Henderson, j. i. Kyle, w
Fl. Yeley, w NJ. Young and o. u
shone. heard the evidence and ar
rived at verdict, which was never
returned and has never been deliy
cred to the court
The parties compromised the suit
before time for re.tGiai this morning
and further procedure was unnecos
sary.
While the jury probably did MOI
realize It, Justice Miller has the sane
mower to punish for contempt 81
court that any other tribunal has AND
The result OF the occurrence misa
have been very serious
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
SELL DICK FOWLEF
OWNERS DESIRE TO RETIRE
FROM RuSlNEss-AUCTtoN
AT PADUcAH FEB. %.
Forty Years in Cairo-Paducf,h Trade
and Company Never Rad
Losing Year--some
Repairs Needed.

A circular received from capt. s. A
Fowler of Paducah, announces tina
the steamer Dick Fowler with all he
belongings, good will, business. etc
will be offered for sale at auction
Feb. ~, to the highest bidder, Tne
purpose is to wind mp paftnershi,
that has existed for over forty. veal
and to retire from active life. can
Fowler makes the following Statement.
concerning the boat and her bus
nesss
4 Built at Evansville, Ind, undsr
the most carefully prepared plans. 81
selected white oak timber her hui.
today is in better condition tnat
many boats not as Old as she Is. 1T
feet in length, 3ll0 feet beam, 81,
feet depth Of hold. Carrying capacit
about 200 tons Has SWANS Con
pound type Of engines, 12424xG foat
stroke, boiler in perfect condition. 2e
feet long with 2-15ta inch nues ii
each allowed l61 Tbs steam. JET
auxiliary machinery to make up d
Condenser, boiler feed pumps and al
complete steamboat. Excursion outfi
fcr 600 people Draft with steam il
and ccal aboard 3Is feet Full Texas
16 staterooms in main cabin. Hare.
wood floors throughout the cabii
Special aft Of Texas Tor colored pa
sengers. Steam capstan. Nigges
boiler steel cylinder timbers: wit.
slight alteration could be made (,
suit any short packet trade At he
last inspection few minor repair
were ordered to her. nuii in the wa.
of floor timbers under the boilers
which can be repaired at a cost esti
mated not to exceed one thousand
dollars, which will make her good for
several years. Sides and bottom
sound as, well as other parts Of the
hull. Fuel consumption $50 bushels
coal round trip Paducah to Cairo and
return, distance Travelled 100 miles
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

Alt-.l..Ali C,aunlll mlAal that Aide.
man Grea1c5 be chosen 10 act in his
sead The melton was adopted.
TIE mayor stated the object OF the
mee.n. was the consideration Of
general business
The police, JAN and IRE committee
submitted report Of the result O
it's investigation CT he reported hola.
ue at has office OF the Cairo Ice and
oal Company and Of the matter re-
ferred to odtlorially in the Cairo Bul
letin Of the 2Ith inst
Alderman Cannon moved the re-
port he received and adopted aud
published with the proceedings. The
motion was lost by the following
vote. Aye Cannon, Faucroe, Kelly,
Mcdaniel, Neltis and scuIin 8. Nay
--Greaney, Koehler aud Williams J
alderman Greaney having changed
his vote from aye to nay before the
vote was announced
Alderman Koehler moved that an
arc light be placed at Eighth and
walnut and the small light removed
from Eighth and walnut to Center
and Holbrooy aud lat the small
ligh. now located in nont Of Samuel
3 AiilIers residence ON center street
De moved to The center oil the block
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

RETAIL MERCHANTS
STATE ASSOCIATION WILL MEET
IN RELLEVlLLE NEXT YEAR
IN MONTH OF MAY.
STRONGEST Contestant Was Peoria
Which Lost BY Vote of 254 to
40 Delegates Met in
Rockford Thursday.

Belleville was victorious in her CON
test at Rockford for the next conven-
ton of the Illinois Retail Merchants
Association. In consequence the next
state meeting of this organization
will be held in this city during the
month of February, 1912.
BelleYille made fight at Cairo last
February for the 1911 convention, but
lost out on account OF the fact that
the delegates were of the opinion that
it would not be the proper thing to
hold two conventions in succession in
the southern portion Of the state. III
consequence Rockford won out and
the convention by the way went to
one OF the best towns in northern Hi
nois. AZ the Cairo meeting, however
fhe Eelleyille delegates made plans
for capturing the convention OF 1912
They obtained pledges from delegates
al the meeting that they would &c
10 Rockford and assist this city In
landing The 1912 meeting That they
kept their word is written In Irdel
libie letters by the action OF the con,
yeltion of Yesterday. s.
The lone Belleville delegate put in
tbe last night before the close OF me
gathering calling upon the delegate
in thej" rooms at the Nelson House
aud obtained sufficient pledges t.
Justify him in going upon the Zoo,
OF The convention the next afternoon
ana presenting the claims of Belle
vile for the 1912 convention. TIL
The result was that Peoria was de
foated by vote Of 254 to 40. The
coming meeting win be neld in this
city in May, next, and will bring tc
Beileville more than three hundred
prominent men Of the state
Belleville won the Egyptian Hust
lers' convention at Cairo. Bellevillf
laid plans for the Merchants conven
ton at Cairo, which yielded sue cess
in Rockford Belleville won the For
esters' convention at Rockford at the
convention of 1908. Rockford ans
Cairo are sure mascote for Belleville
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
MOUNDS.
February 10.

Attorney c. S. Miller of Mound
Hity was in town on legal business
Thursday.
\ Rev. Thurman OF Wilbourn, KY
Preached in place of Rev. Baker at
he NJ f. church last night.
Tim Mahoney's new business house
IN Delaware avenue Is about ready
y occupy.
Sammie House is one of the men
elected to appraise the estate of the
Bite p H. Stern and left for Pulaski
bis morning to meet the board and
Eerform that duty.
Good roads and good schools are
Expensive, but they are the pride OF
|ny county.
Mr.. VIM. English of the vest side
as for his guest this week his
Ather from Kentucky.
Miss Flo Welsen, Miss Emma Prn-
lie and Mrs. ]. F. Welsen of villa
.idge were in the city Friday,
II burglaries, incendlaTes and in
Ialts to our fair women are to con-
|nue in this city at the rate they
lave started, we will either have to
Enrrender or fight Be we men and
lot resent such damnable outrages!
w. e. Briggs, chief detective of the
C. railway did some fine work at
bis place Tuesday when he landed
be car robbers in the Mound City
bill.
Hon. Berry Pulley is quite sick at
he home of his daughter Mr. and
Hrs. W. s. Jenkins north of town.
Contractor w II. Brelsford is
|leaning away the old dilapidated
Beds at the rear of Riddles saloon
nd will move the building. that is
back of the yard, out flush with the
|areet so that it can be used for bust
less purposes
\ Eggs are more plentiful and
heaper, but good country butter is
carce.
At a mass meeting of the voters
III road district No 1 held at New
|Bethel church one night this week
Robert Edwards was the unanimous
|hoice for candidate ror commits
oner of highways. A strong com.
|littee of nine solid citizens was
|ppointed to cooperate with the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
MORMON LEADER IS DEAD
Richard Hill Was Successor OF Hen
drick--Was Guardian of the
Famous "TempIe Lot

Independence, Mo- Fob. l0--Rioh'
ard Hin, leader of The Church Of
Christ" commonly known as the
Hendrickite" branch Of the Mormon
church, died at his home here today
Hill was guardian-inchiet OF toe
famous "temple lot" here, which was
Yet apart more than rs years ago by
Joseph Smith, original prophet AM
founder Of the Mormon church, as the
site % the future great temple OF the
Lord
The temple lot passed into seN
Tie hands from which y was |res}Ad
.by the sub-seet Hlll succeel,'
Hendrick. Hill was born in Btr
chester, England, in 1897,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
MOUND CITY.
February 10.


Mrs. Sarah CUP returned to her
home Tuesday from Carterville,
where she had been the past few
weeks on account of the illness of
her mother.
Rev, |, A, ]. Parker, of Vienna, was
in our city Thursday.
C. S. Miller and H. c. Parker were
in Mounds Thursday on business.
J w, Wing Of Cairo, was a bust
ness caller here Thursday.
Edw I.awler is quite sick at his
home on Fourth street.
Mrs. Chris Keller and Mrs ira Fin
lie, and little daughters, Aleita and
Iris, were Cairo visitors Thursday.
Josh Childers of MOUNDS was in
His city Thursday on business,
Mrs G r Ashby is in Barlow, Ky,
this week, where she was called on
account Of the serious illness Of her
sister
Mrs Toe Layton of Cairo visited
relatives here Thursday
w T Friganza of Vienna, spent
Wednesday with his family here and
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
Falls Victim to Thieves.

S W. Bends, Of Coal city. Ala, has
instiioble grievance Two thieves
stole bis nealth for twelve years
They were 4 liver and kidney trouble.
Then Dr. Kings New Life Pills
throttled them He's wen NOW. I'm
rivalel for Constipation, Malaria,
Headacne, Dyspepsia 25c, at all drug
gi5is,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Council Chamber, Cairo, Illinois, Jan
uary 81, 1911,
fsnecial MeetingA

Present: Honorable George Par
sons, Mayor, and Aldermen Cannon,
Faudree, GGeaney, Kelly, Koehler, Nc.
Daniel, Nellis, Scullin and Williams
Absent. Aldermen Burke, Fergu-
son, Magner, Neff, Walsh
In the absence OF the city clerk
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

PAINFUL g. DANGER 0us

Rheumatism ia due to diseased
condition Of the blood cells ard cor
puscles, brought about by an excess
Of uric acid in the circulation. It is
not only a very painful disease but an
extremely dangerous trogble The
oriny, acrid state OF the blood gradu-
lily forms a coating over the muscles,
md by depositing cement-like sub
Itance in the joints frequently termi.
ates fatally, OF leaves its victim a
apeless cripple. IL is 7atura! to
doctor the spot that hl1ts, and it is
lite right to use liniments, hot appli-
ltions, etc, to get temporary relief
ON painful joint or swollen tendon,
1T Rheumatism is not askin disease,
nd such things, when depended on
lone make one careless, and the dis
use gets frrher hold on the blood.
). S. S. cures the disease because it is
lie greatest Of all blood purifiers. ii
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

Heinie's Chop House, 1912 Wash
ington avenue serves meals g5c ~
week s4.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRs
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

commissioner in securing aid In build
ing a hard road from the city limits
and running west as far as possible.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

He writes: Il have lived a life of
gontinuous exposure. Ten years ago
NE many hardships | had endured be-
an to tell Upon me and | became
cry weak and run down. A friend
recommended Duffys Pure Malt
Nhiskey | began to use it faith
billy, and to-day, at seventy-four, 7
I'm hale and hearty and my good
ealtn and bodily strength are due
b the regular use Of this great tonic"
h NJ Sheafer. .. liberty. Ind,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

Your Engine will Start on a sinai
Turn in any weather if equipped
with "Czar Priming Spark PLUG
You VIII appreciate THIS feature In
stantly Simply pour littIe gasoIu
into the printing cup and your engine
viii start with ono turn of the Crank
All sizes for sale by
r. L. iNCE. 412 Commercial Ave.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

proper nourisbmert Of all joints,
nerves and bones. If you
lave Rheumatism, get the uric acid
nt Of the blood by taking S. S. S., a
sutely vegetable medicine, and enjoy
seedloin from its misery. Book On
rheumatism and any medical advice
see to all who write.
HE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

goes INTO the Cif-
culatioti, and re-
moves every
particle # the
irritating uric
acid, builds up
the blood,
makes it rich
ard oily, and in
this way pre-
pareS it for the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

|imulates the mucous surfaces and
little glands Of the stomach to a
ealthy action, thus improving the
|gestion and assimilation OF the food
HID giving to the system its full pro-
|brtion of nourishment. 1t tones
Mid strengthens the heart action and
|&ri6es the entire system.
N Be sure when you purchase Duffy's
Iure Malt Whiskey that you get the
|hnuine. Make certain that the seal
|ker the cork is unbroken The gem
Ene can be purchased at druggists,
|&ocers and dealers everywhere, or
Erect, $500 large bottle. Write for
Ebctor's advice and medical booklet,
Nth sent free.
bs Duty Malt whisksy 81, Rochester, Nv.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

he has undergone a severe surgical
operation. They will arrive home
Sunday afternoon
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
|)uiiy's Pure Malt Vvl1Iskey

N Ii you wish TO
eep young, strong
nd vigorous and
n Joy rte c t
health, take Dufy's
Pure Malt Whis-
Ney regularly, ac-
|ortling to direc-
hons. When taken
IA meal time If
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11
Veteran

ir. Sheafer, "a years of age, is a
hale and hearty old gentleman.
His fine condition is entirely due
20 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-11

companies"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
@&Q9ur
nepdrtlnelfA

FOR SALE-Ticket to CINCINNATI
will sell very cheap.-Apply at
News office. l2-lz-otp'
FOR RENT furnished rooms.
Gentlemen preferred. Apply Inc
%ews Office 11-3 If.
FOR RENT-Newly furnished
rooms with modern convenience
Apply at 3O1 Kentucky avenue.
LOTS for your Money-All parts
of town. See John F. Cox Realty
comnanv 122-1-tf. /
FOR SALE-The launch Elizabeth
on Lake Parker The John F. Cox
Realty IN 12-1-tf.
LOTS IN DIXIELAND-No better
location for a home on this earth.
The John F. Cox Realty Co. 12-1-tf.
LAKE FRONT LOTS-Close in,
i, St values in town.-The John +.
cox Realty 20 12-1.tf.
FIRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Com
panies, prompt attention to losses
The John f. Cox Realty Co. l22-l-t..
l2-1-6tp
| WANTED A MAN We need
s,cnographer who can handle Real
Estate business. The John +. cox
Realty 90 l2-1-tf.
| ROOMS for light housekeeping or
PICARD and rooms corner Lake avenue
and Lime street. Mrs. A. +. Yarnell.
i 12-7-6tp.
i Ladies, Call at Miss Pattons Mil
4 lincry Store and examine the line OF
j Hair Goods and Toilet Articles. Miss
Randall, recently from New York,
will have charge. 12-6-6t.
4 Ladies bring your combings and
cut hair to Miss Patton's Millinery
J store and have made up. 12-6-6-t
4 FOR RENT-Nicely furnished
rooms. all modern conveniences.
Close in. Telephone 12l. l2-S-tf.
!. FOR RENr-s-room Mouse. with
bath, lavatory, and toilet; electric
lights. Apply 81 South New York
avcnuc. 1919.
FOR RENT-Owing to a change In
/ his business plans, the Lessee OF the
( store room in the Drane building at
! No. 800 Main st., Lakeland, de-
. sires to sub-lease the premises to a
desirable tenant. Good proposition
for right party. For particulars ad-
( dress, II. ]. Drane, in the Dranc
; building. 12-9-l-mo.
FRESH BOTTOM FISH now and
will be glad to fill your orders. Alsn
} have speckled perch and will try To
, keep them on hand W. A. Yaun
( North Kentucky avenue. Phone
! 252-Red. l2-l l-tf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
educational Advancement.

The children at an Firth school
were taken the other day to a trav-
cling menagerie and circus in order to
give them a practical lesson in nat.
ural history Later on. We under.
stand. they are TO be taken to see a
classical dancer in order to learn
anatomy.-London Punch
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
Cure for Sleeplessness

II one is restless and cannot sleep
at night. take common towel. double
II four times. dip in cold water and
min around the waist with a dry towel
on the outside. For Group or sore
throat, put the towels around the neck
and they will give almost immediate
relief.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
Brute, indeed!

The Wife, do believe would fall
dead IL you were to come home early
some evening. The Brute-You will
have to offer a bigger bride than that
indianapolis Press
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
AN INFLUENTIAL OLD DOC.
TOR.
BY A. w. MACY.

Caien was the most illustri.
Gus physician Of antiquity. Hs
was born 131 A. D., In Perga.
mus, Asia Minor, but spent
large portion Of his life at
Rome, where no had many great
people for patients. Ne was
very learned, and exceedingly
proud Of Il. He wrote many
treatises, and was . great inves-
tigator; In fact, he complacent.
" believed that he had exhaust.
ed the possibilities Of investioa.
ton. He found the medical pro.
fession divided into many seets
.r schools. After his time there
was but one, the Galenie. He
was very successful in his prac.
tice, yet when tried BY the
standards Of modern science
many Of his theories and meth.
DDS seem crude and even child.
ish.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
The Latest Cut,

The young man was disconsolate.
Said he: Il asked her If | could see
her home" why. certainly" she an
sxered; Il will send you a picture q
wp-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
We'll Connected.

yes" remarked the telephone girl
A she gazed out at the waves and
wondered, what their number was, Il
am connected with the best families
Il nur city. "ACatholic Universe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

fremont.
". II. Drew, Tampa; b. X. Kuy-
kendale, Fl. Meade; R. Y. Jones,
Naldosta; VIM. G. Haywood, Wau-
thula; l.. W. Smith, Haines City;
Mrs. Z. p. Smith and Miss Smith,
Omaha, Neb.; II. X. Taylor, Marys-
Vile. Mo-; Louis NJ Levy, New
York; A. b. Weeks, Cleveland, o.;
". S. Jones, Live Oak; A. J. Cullen
Chicago; W. A. Simpson, Buchanan
Fla; A. b. Reeves, st. Louis; Geo
Y. Russell, New York; 0. Fl. Low
Their, Bowling Green; Perley How
ard, Carbon, Me-; VIM. Dunn, Gin
ton, Iowa; II. G. Barrett, Clinton
Iowa; ID. w. Cowder, Bloomington
Iowa; w. Detwiler, Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

downright. 1911, by Joseph b. Bowles.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Matanzas,

Matanzas.
r. E. Seller, d. Chiles. Tampa; C.
VI. Slaughter, Estes. jacksonville;
r. RothrOck, ST. Cloud.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-07
DAUGHTERS ATTEND
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
Confederate Memorial Literary Society Unveils
Tablet to Mrs. Joseph Bryan, It's Lie Presi-
dent-M ark ite of Libby Prison.

Ceremonies at once simple and I'M
pressiye marked the unwilling yester-
day of two tablets-one TO the mem
DRY of Mrs. Joseph Bryan, and the
other 10 mark the site of Libby Prison,
Twentieth and Cary Streets. They
were the first of the several common
orative events which will feature the
annual convention of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and the
almost coincident meeting of the re-
gents and vice-regents of the Confcd
crate Memorial Literary Society. 1t is
the latter organization which has
charge of and maintains the Confed-
crate Museum in this city. and which
conducted the two dwellings yester-
day.
The third annual meeting OF the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
opened at IL o'clock yesterday morn
Ing at the Confederate Museum.
Twelfth and Clay Streets. with an ad-
dress of welcome by the president.
Mrs. Lizzie Cary Daniel. and with a
response on behalf of the regents by
Mrs. Joseph b. Dibren. delegate from
Texas. The addresses were followed
with the reading of reports by regents
In attendance. At 1890 p NJ. occurred
the unwilling OF the tablet to Mrs.
Bryan and at o'clock In the after
noon marking of the Libby Prison site
TO-Dny's Program.
The active duties OF the present
meeting of regents will be concluded
this afternoon, thus avoiding a con-
fct with the convention Of the Daugh-
!ers which is formally opened to-
night at the Academy of Music. A
conference of the regents and vice
regents will be held at II o'clock this
morning at the Jefferson Davis man
sion to consider important business re-
lating to the society.
AT IL o'clock noon will take place
the presentation by Mrs. Homer +
Sloan, president of the Arkansas Di-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-07

made the principal address OF the &C.
casion. She spoke with feeling of the
late president. to whom, she said be-
longs the honor OF having conceived
and carried to a successful position this
nuseum-the greatest memorial OF
the Confederate cause. She told of the
organization of the society in May 20,
1880. of the election OF Mrs. Bryan as
hrst president. and of the years Of con-
slant labor and enthusiasm given TO
the society and its projects. The tab
let about TO be unveiled. she told the
gathering, will be the only one to q
non combatant which will ever adorn
the walls OF the museum.
Drnped In Battle Flag.
The tablet was appropriately draped
In the old battlefiag of the Shenandoah.
the last of the Confederate cruisers
the ship OF which 1t has been said she
was never conquered and never sur
rendered.. The ribbons releasing the
draperies were drawn by Joseph
Bryan. ILL.,. and Amanda Stewart