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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
WILL BUILD ADDITION
Architect Kusener Preparing Plans
For New Wing to Cost
$4,000.

A $4,000 addition is to be built
to the Cairo Electric and Traction
Co.'s power house at Thirty-eighth
and Sycamore streets The addition
is to be on the east side Of the plant
The new building is for the purpose
of increasing the capacity of the
plant. Architect Kusener is at work
on the plans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 29,-All Rus
sia is deeply concerned about recent
Developments in America, and the
subject is generally discussed. Those
closese to the czar know that he re-
CARDS the situation as grave. Paul
N. Milukoff, who was active in fore
ing the czar to create the duma and
who is a leader in that body, speaks
painly about the situation, which he
thinks is hopeful, He says he is glad
that President Taft did not allow the
|Sulzer resolution to become operat.
i've and that he tactfully took ad-
vantage of the proyiso within the
treaty which permitted its abroga-
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
Henry yeeder, Chicago Attorney,
Admits On Stand He Acted As
Combination Secretary
ALLOTTED WEEKS BUSINESS
Members WereN Numbered To Prevnt
Publicity, Declares Young
Lawyer At Trial

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Direct evil
ience that a packers pool was In
existence from 1893 to 1896, ana
hat after suspending operations
wo years to resume control of tho
ountry's fresh meat business was
given today in the packers trial by
-enry Veeder who admitted that h&
acted as secretary of the organiza-
tion.
1t was the first positive evidence
offered the government, OF exist
ence of the pool, which, 1t Is said
met under the name Of "Postoffice
Box No. 247" every Tuesday after
noon on the sixth floor Of the Coun
selman building. Chicago, to fix the
price charged for meat agreement,
the price to be paid for cattle and
allott among Its members. the
amount OF meat to be sent to various
CenJerS IOT ulStTlDuJlOn.
Young Veeder Testifes.
Henry Veeder, who Is the son Of
Albert II. Veeder, veteran attorney
for the packers, followed his father
on the stand as the second witness.
called by the government. His story
of the inside workings of the old
packers pool was not half finished
when court adjourned.
He admitted many Of the material
allegations made by counsel for the
government, IN their opening
dress before the jury.
Between 1893 and 1896 the men,
a. ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
Announces Cold Wave.

It Is announced by the weather
station that, the temperature will
fall 20 degrees by Sunday morning,
which will probably give a tempera-
ture OF about 20 degrees above zero.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
BfSEECH TAFT TO
form COMMISSION
TO PROBE LABOR
Delegation d Social Workers Cite
Mcnamara Case As Strik.
ing Need
PRESIDENT PROMISES AID
"
Seems Greatly Interested and Tells
Jane Adams and others
He Fayors Idea
PRESIDENT PROMISES AID

Washington, Dec. 29.--Using the
.McNamara case as an illustration
of what might be expected again in
the country If labor conditions are
not improved, the delegation of So
cial workers today urged President
Taft to create a Tabor commits
sion
Such commission the delegation.
told the President should have pow
ers eo-extensive with those of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
and should be able to compel testi
mony 1t should investigate and
make preliminary report in six
months OF the condition of labor In
the structural iron trade in the last
six years, gauge the breakdown of
our machinery of industrial govern
ment. to social costs Of strikes TO
employesr to workmen and to the
public, and investigate rules and
records of unions
Should Examine Statutes.
1t should also examine the, legal
statutes of the labor unions and
study the practicability CT schemes
of economic government such as the
trade legislature in the cloak, suit
and shirt industry. sand4 similar
boards.
President Taft was greatly inter
ested and promised to do all posi-
BILE to create such commission. 1t
was said tonight he might incorpor-
ate a suggestion of labor commits
sion in one of his post-holiday ms~
sages.
Rabbi S. s. Wise of New York
read a petition to the President.
Miss Jane Adams of Chicago, and
other prominent social workers
went to the White House with him,
Among the signers of the petition
were Lyman Abbott. Louis L. Bran
deis and Irving Fisher.
Must Solve Problem.
"A house divided against itself
cannot stand" said Rabbi Wise,
1--WE have yet to solve the problems
of democracy in its industrial rela-
tion and to solve them along demo-
cratic lines.
"In order to arrive at the worF@
point of view it is necessary only
to review the long list of occupa-
tional diseases, the failure Of both
employers and the state to present
them, or mitigate their effect, the
lack Of employers liability laws, the
failure to create adequate safe
guards against accidents ,in dan
gerous avocations, the reluctance Of
legislatures to abolish child labor
1t is necessary only to contrast this
dead center Of the social machinery
with the speed at which it acts to
prevent rioting during strikes.
"There is profound restlessness
among the lagge groups of labor,
who feel that there are no organic
ways open through which they can
act collectively. with respect to the
things that most ccse,gn them
that they are thwarted when they
get together for combination
strength, and when not as mutual
benefit societies as are men, who
get out to mind their business"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
Rudolph Brown Retires.

Rudolph Brown, who has conduct
ed a saloon ut 1915 Poplar street
for several years will retire from
that place and IL Is understood that
James Ganette will manage the 50
loon beginning on Jan. l.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
1912 LICENSES
! Make new YEAR
GIFT Of S66,95O
Fity-Seven Petition Council For
Permission 70 Operate
Saloons
NUMBER REMAINS THE SAME
Fifteen Applicants Would Deal h
Wlclesale Liquors aud
-Four In Beer
NUMBER REMAINS THE SAME

Thc city treasury Il $6d,esO bet
ter on today than II was yesterday,
II all the applicants for saloon aiio
other licenses last night at the spec
ial council meeting, are recognized
and as present II seems probable all
Will be accepted
Exactly the same number of sar
loon licenses were presented at last
nights meeting as last year. 81,
with the exception OF one--that o'
the Andrew Lohr Bottling Go. for
Nc. zoe Commercial avenue. which
license was paid but the saloon was
not operated during the year.
There were is applicants fo-
wholesale liquor licenses, apph
eants for wholesale beer license. J
for pharmacy. . for pawnbrokg'
and | for hotel runners license
Accompanying each applicatieh
was q bond.
The applications and bonds Were
referred to the police, jail and fire
committee and Chief OF Police Egan
who arc to meet this afternoon at ,
,'cloek and approve or reject same
One petition was presented re-
monstratinE against the opening Of
saloon III 340i Sycamore street
A meeting Of the council will te
held tonight to hear the report OF
the police, Jail and FIRE committee
on the licenses and bonds and to act
upon same.
Mayor Parsons and the following
aldermen were present at las
nights special meeting. Magner
Hurd. Cannon. Serbian, Ferguson,
Nicholson, F'lack. saup, Neff, Faud.
rec. Kelly, Greaney and Walsh.
The Cairo Contracting and Dredg'
ing Co. asked the council for an ex-
tension of three and six months
on their street filling contract.
Same was granted.
The following Is the list Of appli-
cants for licenses
Fifty-seven Saloon Licenses.
Ashley, John f 9l1 Commercial,
Arey, A. B. 2Sf4 Poplar.
Baxter, Tracy G, 5i5 Ohio.
Baltimore, A. 1916 Commercial.
Bendig & RilyIng, 2O4 CONNER
cial.
Berbling, j. F. c 11t5 commer-
cial
Brackey Bros. 1916 Sycamore
Cairo Brewing Co. 1914 Washing.
ton.
cairo Brewing Co. 2li5 syca,
more.
Cairo iirewing C.. 1907 Washing.
ton.
Cairo Brewing 60 1915 Poplar.
Cairo brewing Go. 1900 CONNER
cial.
Cairo Drewtry co. 3il5 commers
clal.
Cairo Brewing Co. a0i CONNER
eal
Chapman, J. S. 270i Commercial,
Crabtree, G. p. 70S Commercial.
Curry Bros. Cos Commercial.
Day Peeer, 1909 Washington.
Dills, George r, 2i3 Ohio.
Desimoni G. Hurley, 5li Commer-
cial. nv
Fitzgerald, Ed ]. 20O7 Washing.
ton.
Fitzerald g. 0'Rourkc. 211 Ohio.
Ford, John r. 60l Ohio,
Friedman Joseph 4007 Sycamore.
Gardner Thomas, 34o1 Sycamore.
Goodman George II. Co. 6o3 Ohio.
Halliday Hotel, Hotel Addition.
Herbert Coz Louis. 1914 syca-
more
Herbert Co. Louis. 25i5 CONNER
,cial
Herbert Co., Louis. cool Poplar.
Hicks. Lee 2iJ Ohio,
Kluge William, 1915 Sycamore.
Laurent, Albert. s0o-2 Ccmmer-
'eial
Laurent, Rudy, 1900 Washington.
McCann, William. ioi CONNER
cial.
Myers. j. NJ & X. L., COO com-
lr..oll.,L an nm o., CIV ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
DETECTIVES At
WORK ON THEBES
BRIDGE MYSTERY
Ne New sDevelop and Officials
Refuse To Make
Statements

Special to The Bulletin.
Thebes, Dec. 29.--Detectives ant
railroad officials continue to work
on the dynamite case, which is be-
heved to have been plot to blow
np the Thebes bridge,
While the detectives seem satisfied
to a certain extent, they refuse tc
talk for publication and no de-
yelopments have appeared in the
case since yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
MORE MONEY RECEIVED
Greater Cairo List Of $3.50 Is Re
ceived from Uptown
Residents.

The Childrens Home Bulletin
Fund went to $1,7470S upon re-
ceipt by the Fund Editor OF a cen
tribution OF $3.50 in the Greater
Cairo" list. 1t follows:
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
Thre Men Enlist.

Three men were enlisted this week
In the coast artillery service by Ser
goant Kresky of the local recruiting
station. The recruits were Bert
Brown and l.. @. Trent of Hcrrin,
ILL.,, and Samuel r, Jordan of New
Orleans. The men were sent to
Jefferson Barracks yesterday after
noon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30

lion. Mr.. Milukoc, who has visited
america several times and wha
speaks English tluently, says that
high officeholders, backed by the
peoples inertia, ahyc heretofore con
trolled the national poicy. He cx-
presses the fear that too much agita.
tion in the United States may cause
a reaction in Russia unfayorable to
the. movement for Jewish equality
within the emuire. He says that a
break between Russia and the United
States at this time is especially re-
grettable, as he believes that Russia
and the United States should act
together in the far cast
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
Universal Plan Pending.


"But this action was taken while
the universal arbitration treaties
are pending In the Senate. These
treaties are avowedly championed
as being of the kind we are to enter
into with all nations, and as sup
planting the existing arbitration
treaties which we have with almost
all nations, including Russia as we'll
as England and France. These
treaties, II ratified by the Senate un-
amended, will explicitly promise,
will explicitly pledge the honor and
good faith of the American nation,
to arbitrate precisely such questions
as that which at this very moment
we announce that we will not en-
deavor to arbitrate in the case OF
Russia. Under these circumstances
to ratify the general arbitration
treaties would put the American
people In an attitude Of peculiarly
contemplate hypocrisy, and would
rightly expose us to the derision or
all thinking mankind; for we would
put ourselves In the position Of max.
ing sweeping and insincere prom
ises, impossible of performance. at
the very time when by our own ac-
tions we showed that we would cer-
tainly not keep such promises. nor
translate them into action. | be-
lieve that we can normally arbitrate
tho question Of the Interpretation of
a treaty, even II only as the prelim-
mary to adopting the very serious
action Of denouneing such treaty.
But do not believe that we can ar
bitrate, with the intention of abiding
bY the arbitration, such questions
as treating all our citizens alike,
without regard 10 their creed, in tho
matter of passports. or such qucs-
tions as the Monroe Doctrine, the
admission Of Asiatic immigrants In
mass, or the refusal by the States to
pay bonds. or many other similar
matters. In short, / do not believe
that we can afford to arbitrate ques.
tions Of vital interest and Nationai
------.-------
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30
ROOSEVELT IN
ACCORD With
treaty ENDING
Former President Writes Character
istic Editorial In the
Outlook
ACTION TAKEN INEVITABLE
Declares United States Could No
Longer Tolerate the Ex-
isting Conditions
ACTION TAKEN INEVITABLE

New York, December 29.--The
following editorial on "The Rus
sian Treaty, Arbitration and Hy-
pocrisy," by Theodore Roosevelt, ap-
pears in the current issue OF The
Outlook:
II cordially approve the action
taken by Congress abrogating the
Russian treaty, because men must
vote and act on the situation as 1t
actually confronts them; and In the
actual event Congressman had but
two alternatives, namely, to abro-
gate the treaty, or to submit to the
continuance of conditions which
have become intolerable to our Ma
tional self-respect, and which repre-
sent a continuing wrong, especially
to American citizens of Jewish faith.
II still believe that in SO serious
matter 1t would have been well
first to endeavor to secure decision
by The Hague Court on the inter-
probation of the existing treaty. l
am content that such decision
would, of necessity, have been in our
favor; and, If so, it would have en-
abled Russia to retire from an un-
tenable position with good grace and
no less of self-respect---an object
that should always be held in view
I'm dealing with any foreign nation
with which at any time we have dit
ficulties; while If the decision as to
the Interpretation of the clause in
question had been adverse to us, we
would then at once have abrogated
the treaty, and have been clearly
right in so doing. This was the
position held by that distinguished
diplomat, Mr.. Oscar Straus. But no
movement had been made by either
nation looking towards any other
method of settling the matter than
the one actually adopted. Congress
was confronted by the simple fact
that unless the treaty were abrogat-
ed conditions would remain as they
now are; and, under the circum-
stances, Congress acted wisely and
properly in declaring for the abroga-
tion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30

HE busiest want ad ans
- werer Of the week ii the
most optimistic person In town,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30

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Conclded on page six-
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-30

Concluded on Third Page.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
Woodmen Leads Them All

The advance report OF Fred w. Pot
ter, state insurance superintendent OF
Illinois, shows that the fraternA ben
eficiary societies wrote q large volume
If nfs Insurance IN the state last year.
The total amount OF new fraternal in
surance In Illinois for 1910 was $147,.
5S2.s72. There was terminated during
the year IN the state $50, 1888, 437, leav-
ing fraternal insurance In force of ST.
121, BAT ,1S6. Illinois members of fra
ternal societies paid for mortuary, In
demnity, and expense purposes last
year $13,654,9 74. The Modern Wood
men Of America wrote $26,SS2, $50 in
surance IN Illinois. which was a greater
amount than some OF the oldest legal
reserve companies wrote In the entire
country. The Modern Woodmen has
1927, o42 800 IN force IN the state Last
year It wrote altogether 500, $50, 600,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05

which is q greater amount of insur-
ence than was written by any of the
legal reserve companies except the two
big Industrial companies. The Catho-
lie Order Of Foresters wrote IS, 150, 300
IN Illinois, about onefourth of all the
business that it wrote The Mystic
Workers of the World of Fulton. Ill.
wrote $6,041, 800 In the state. about one
half Of its entire business. The Ma
tional Union wrote $685.. 900 in I'LL
nois. one-third of all its business during
the year. The Mutual Protective league
of Litchfield, ILL.,, wrote $S,S61,s70 In
Illinois and $S,00O.0O0 altogether. The
Knights and Ladies' OF Security of To
pel1a. Kan, wrote $4,7o7. 900 IN Illinois.
The Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur wrote
$S,S33.o00 in the state. The Woman's
Catholic Order of Foresters wrote So
101 900. The Royal Neighbors wrote
1851 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05

ferring IN future to the Bastian farm
horrors, to omit the name of Freder-
ick Kuschmann, as it only recalls
sad memories and inflicts deeper
wounds upon the hearts OF the mem
bers Of his family. 1t Is bad enough
that the authorities did not attend to
business at the time and have the
murderer brought to justice. At the
time / was in poor physical condition,
just recovering from blood poisoning
in my hand. l begged the sheriff to
arrest Bastian, but 1 was put off.
Neither would the states attorney al
low me to sign a warrant, explaining
that I'VE have not enough evidence. -
1 ask you to publish this letter - the
public may know the real facts.
w f KUSCHMANN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
Finds Pearl Worth So, 700

Not to be outdone by ChiIlicothe,
the small hamlet Of Liverpool has
come forward with the announce
ment that one of its sons, Caspar
Logan, a clam fisherman, has found
fresh water pearl Of remarkable
size and lustre OF the value of $2,700.
Logan had been fishing last week IN
the Illinois river. and after gather
ing q load Of CLAIMS, had started to
open them after the scaldfng process.
Almost the first clam opened dis
closed the mammoth gem, which Lo-
gan at first thought to be only q slug.
He stuck It IN his shirt pocket and
went on opening his catch but could
not keep his mind on the large gem.
Finally It weighed on his mind so
much that he took II to q pearl buyer
in Canton, and was told that II was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05

not only genuine pearl. but was one
OF the most perfectly shaped and val
liable that has been found IN the ILL.,
nois river for many years.
He win take his find TO Boards
town some time next week, and will
offer It for sale to some OF the pearl
buyers OF Paris, who make that city
their headquarters during the clam
ming season. The finding of the
pearl has a double value to Logan,
for IL was found IN the nick of time.
Logan owned q gasoline scow, which
was his sole stock in trade, but to
provide for his family he was forced
to give q mortgage upon It for sos.
and It was to have been foreClosed
May 10. Logan win go into the fish
business shortly. using the money re-
allied from his find for starter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
HEAVY fine FOR
FIRST VIOLATION
Arrests Follow Discovery of
Women IN Buffalo"
Barroom.
PROPRIETOR PAYS S54.1o
Declares That visitors Enter During
His Absence and Contrary
to Orders.

A second violation OF rules ana reg.
ulations laid down to saloons keepers
by the city commission will probably
mean q revocation OF the license of
the offender. Yesterday there was a
case in police court, but 1t was proven
that the woman was at fault. Today
another case was brought before Po-
lice Magistrate G. J. Smith upon COM
plant of Night Captain Reynolds and
was against F. c. Freeman. proprietor
of the Buffalo. on Twenty-fourth
street, and some women who were
found in the saloon seated at tables in
wine rooms.
The violation occurred Just before
Mr.. Freeman returned to his place OF
business at 10 o'clock at almost the
same instant Captain Reynolds and
Officer John Kinney arrived at the sa.
loon. They found .he women in the
wine room. On the table near which
they were seated were several empty
bottles. When the women saw the
officers they left the saloon. They
were arrested and taken to the sta
ton. Mr.. Freeman was also arrested
and was charged with keeping q dis
orderly house.
BARTENDER Is BLAMED.
He was given a hearing this morn
ing. He explained that the violation
had occurred during his absence, and
in spite Of the fact that he had given
positive instructions to the bartender
to keep all women from the saloon.
The magistrate imposed a hne OF $50
and costs, amounting to $64.1o In all.
and Freeman paid. When he fined
Freeman the magistrate warned him
that a further offence meant revoca-
ton of his license, and that the COM
would enforce the rules'which
it had made.
The women who were arrested at
the Buffalo" gave the names OF
Martha McChurch and Mary Crowel.
They were booked for a hearing this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
PARKER, DEAD RAIL
MAN, KNOWN IN CITY
Had Been an Official of the Rock
Island Road for Many
Years.

Hflon LzParker, former vice pres
Rock Island system and recently con-
sulting engineer of the Pacific extern
sion Of the Grand Trunk rail-
road, who died suddenly this week
of apoplexy at his home, 1o34o
Longwood boulevard, Washington
Heights, Chicago, was well known
In. Rock Island.
Parker's health was apparently
good when he retired Tuesday even
ing. He was SO years old.
Parker was born in Plessis, N. T.,
Dec. 30, 1S41. At the first call for
volunteers in the Civil war he en-
listed as a private. When mustered
out he was a commissioned first lieu
tenant
Among the battles he went
through were Shenandoah Valley.
Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Rich
mond, besides many other smaller
engagements.
He came to Chicago and entered
the railroad business in 1865.
In 1885 he was made general man
>Rger OF the road and four years later
he became assistant to the president
Of the Chicago, Rock Island Pacific
railroad
In 1880 he was elected third vice
president and three years later he
was elected second vice president In
March 1889, he was appointed gen.
eral manager Of the railroad and in
1908 he resigned.
When the Pacific extension of the
Grand Trunk railroad system was
projected he accepted a position as
consulting engineer, and was active
in that capacity at the time of his
death.
The funeral will be held Sunday
at the home In Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05

Diarrhoea should be cured without
loss of time and by medicine which
like Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy not only
cures promptly put produces no I'M
pleasant after effects. 1t never fails
and is pleasant and safe to take
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05

Every family, and especially those
who reside in the country, should be
provided at all times with bottle of
Chamberlain's Liniment. There Is no
telling when It may be wanted in case
of an accident or emergency. 1t is
most excellent in all cases Of rheuma-
tism. sprains and bruises. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
2a3 CALLS BY THE NURSE
Miss Giles Makes Her Report Of
Work During March.

Miss Margaret Giles made her re-
port for March at the monthly meet
ing Of the Visiting Nurse association
as follows: Calls 233. assistant nurse
nine half days. "a patients under Is
different doctors, Drs. Souders. Soule,
DeSflva, First Snively, L-achner,
Craig, Freytag, Ostrom, Paul, Ring
Eell, Williams. Dart, Stocker, and
Sloan, (Moline), 10 former patients,
s recovered, 15 new, sent to hospital,
dismissed, l sent to county farm. 1
died, 16 remaining. Donations: Miss
Agnes Gilmore, Miss Bess Gilmore.
Mrs Swencke, Mrs. o. G. Woodruff,
Mrs. Thacher Mrs. A. Mosenfelder
Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. De
Soland, Mrs. w. Bushno, Mrs. Sudlow,
Mrs. Matteson, Parker's laundry,
Spencer & Trefz, J. Ramser, West
End Settlement
A Fathers Request.
Rock Island, May editor Ar
gus: Will you be kind enough, in re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-05
cK IslAND.lu.

ng your attention to events
4 MS department tomorrow.
.e of our entire line of satin
styles at $3.50 that were
It $4S MORE and satin suits
bees a special sale of 100
Pt styles, many of one kind,
instance there are a num-
le serge and shepherd plaid
st values in many-a-day.
of our newest women's and
in the new tans and
ing revers of MORE, deep
D come to the M & K store
rash dresses at S3.95 and
$3.25; special values in
ldren's wash dresses at
hist of the special sales and
farselr