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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
THE WEATHER.
Urnt;l = y m wednasda,

(Until Z p. m. Wednesday,
For Keokuk and vicinity: Gener-
ally fair tonight and Wednesday. Not
much change in temperature.
For Iowa. Illinois and Missouri:
Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Not much change in tempera-
ture.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
Blll Is sloned

WASHINGTON, Aug. President
Taft today signed the reapportion-
ment bill, fixing the next house OF
representatives at 483 members.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
One Of HIs Habits.

The man who is his own worst
enemy always tries to, blame it or
somebody else,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
smokino and tho HEARING.

A French sayant has declared that
he is satisfied that smoking has a Sc
fleet on the hearing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
Local Observations.
BAR. Their. Wind Wea ther

Aug. Bar Their. Wind Weather.
I 7 pm. ;. 1882 s5 s
s Z am. !. 1895 72 NV o
Mean temperature, Aug. I, Sc.
Highest temperature, IS.
Lowest temperature, II.
Lowest temperature last nil - 81.
FRED z. GOSEWI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-08
Daily River Bulletin.
River Forecast.

The river will rise slightly during
the next As hours.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Our Popular Millinery
Specials

Our popular Millinery Depart
ment is recognized as the place to
get greater values in hats and hat
trimmings. Large roll brim hats,
in all the coIors, with fancy silk
sashes, just the thing for street wear.
Also have misses shapes in these
popular ready to wear hats which
are very desirable for school and
out door service. Will pay you to
investigate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
WOmens and Misses
Beautiful Dress Skirts

One hardly expects to find new autumn skirts
selling at less than their real value this early in
the season. Yet that is what will be done dur
ing this sale. The collection includes black
Panamas, storm Serges, and heavy, wide woven
diagonals in black, navy and grey; some with
panel front and back. They are finely tailored,
built upon fashionable autumn lines and Splen-
didly finished.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Fashionable Hints From Our
Ready-tO Wear Department

Our stock is the largest and most varied
in this section of the state. The many new
cuts and colorings are we'll represented in
this carefully chosen department. Each de-
partment in the Ready-to-W Wear section has
been studied and the wants of the public
have been constantly before the eyes of
our buyers; so Tailored suits to be sold dur
ing this sale at $500; they are made of ma
terial usually found in $4,000 and $500
suits. We cordially invite you to our Ready
to Wear Department.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Artistic New
Drapery. Etc.

We have here the most
popular fabrics in exqui-
site patterns and rich eff
fective color combina-
tons. These will be
offered at very low
prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Silk Petticoats

Beautiful tafeta petit
coats, in solid colors, with
attractive hounces, COM
bined with pretty floral fig
ured silk. Our assortment
of Jersey silk petticoats
covers many styles and col
orings SO highly desirable.
These are all specially
priced, $2.95 to $1,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
of Fine Autumn
Dress Goods

The collection includes so, 81
and 56inch Basket Weave Suitings,
Irish friezes, Tweeds, Plaid Back
Suiting, Bordered Suitlng and fine
grade Homespuns, Serges and
Broadcloth. $500 dress fabrics at
$3.50; $3.50 fabrics at $1.25; $1,35
fabric at $1.OO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Laces and Embroid-
cries at special prices
during this sale.

Magnificent display
of Women's beautiful
Silk KimOnOs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
Our Blanket and Comfort Values naChable; Prices Compelling

Special for This Sale
IS Large, new and
beautiful Art Squares to
go in this sale.
$22.50 Administer 8 x
II to go at $3.50
500 Administer 9 x
II to go at $500
$3.50 Administer 9 x
II to go at $3.50
$1,000 Administer 9 x
II to go at Sll.5O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-12

District
n public
1911
stock
cas
ammonia, Rice II
Crake Cec
shinoh
brands Staple
49, 80, afu
OFFICE
Let
TEAMS
Spin
ETC. ~ fi''"ess' ~
Sale Posiye Goods SHIPPED
n. LIAR
VALENTINE AUCTION CO. 'e''lVef IN sahkrup'es:
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Goal arb 0ganoh.
IIaanten.

AND SENSE WILL BE
gained by thorough course In our
school. Enter any time. Day and
evening classes MASSEY BUSINESS
COLLEGE.
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auetlnn saalfS. d5 utlre zaaps.
By w. b. Pizzini & Co.. AZ
Auctionecrs.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
or sf
HOUSE AND LOT.
NO, Sl2 WEST BAKER STREET


BY virtue OF a certain deed OF trust
dated May 9th. 1908, and recorded In.
the office OF the Clerk OF the RichMond
Chancery Court, in Deed Book No:
l77-C. page 292; also by direction$ht
decree OF the Law and Equity Co1rs OF
the city or Richmond. in the suit Of
"Moselcy VS.. Henley entered on the
9TH day of January, 1911. 1 Will pro.
coed 70 sell at auction, on tho prem-s
lSes, on the Ek
18TH DAY OF JANUARY. 1911.
AT 1 O'CLOCK +. NJ.
The abo\ . mentioned property. described5
In the said trust decd-that lot.kIwitflss
thereon No. 3i2 w eat9 T
Baker street. AZ the northeast corner
or Raker and Hickory streets frohtinpg
on the north line of Baker Street IL
Feet. and extending back aorthwarfilyts
between the eastern line OF Hickory
street and q tine parallel therewIths9 90 9
feet. The improvements consist OF ~
frame dwelling with abou. FIVE ronma.
j. II. DREW. III
Trpataa.
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Real estate for REM

BARN SUITABLE FOR STABLE on
garage: ITO West Grace Street.
MOVING PICTURE THEATRE AND
In Danville. Va. The one first class mic.
turc theatre in the city cannot accom-
modate the crowds Population over
INC. Real Estate and Rental A,,en.s
Danvilic. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-12

Classification not guaranteed
after 9:30 P. M.
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HAVE YOUR MATTRESSES REMADE
now: sanitary methods used reliable
work. SYDNOR IL HUNDLEY. I'll
East Brond Street. Madison 1904.
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GIVE US YOUR PROPERTY TO SELL,
rent or insure. We will do the rest.
D. y: WALKER e CO. Real Estate
Ing.
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RECEIVERS AUCTION SALE

EX r. TEAMS AND
AGENTS AT NOS 1902 1oil STREET =
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miscellaneous.

WINDOW AND HoUsECLEANING, :
WAXING AND STAINING FLOORS.
carpet and mating laying. WILL
LIAM JOHNSON, Monroe 1920.
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miscellaneous.
BAKERY.
noW ARE YOUR FEET?

CREAM PUFFS. - LARGE ONES FOR
25c.; two-pound raisin cake, csc. a
nice angel cake. loo. This is great
DRlNKARD'S. i2S l-2 y. sixth
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eos EAST MAIN STREET-BOARDER
wanted. Good table board: furnished
rooms FOR rent. Phone T273-J
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BY THE VIRGINIA AUCTION co.
General Auctioneers
GIG East Broad Street

On being refused
o b
beautiful Odd
THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 18TH At 1880
o tend his sale
a dayW Januar
your inspection Sale positive TERMS: Cash
whether YOU purchase or not
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Want i'd Rates

ONE CENT PER WORD when
paid in advance. No Adj. taken
tor less than TEN CENTS.
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20 - - '7
lndrhilln

PERMANENT AND TRANSIENT
board at MISS PALMORE'S. 81 East
Franklin.
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5itaations. CONGRESSIONAL.

SETTLED GENTLEMAN OF Ten
years experience is willing 20 act as
tutor few hours each day. Address
j. "a. care Times Dispatch.
WANTED. PUPILS IN MUSIC. TWO
lessons week at T5c. Phone NIadi-
son 5iOl-J.
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WANTED. BY YOUNG MAN LICENSED
to practice in Virginia position With
reputable law firm where ability
viii be rewarded. and chance to
make good. Ten years office exne-
ate typewriter. and have small work
ing library, Address + 81, care
Times Dispatch.
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NO ADS. TAKEN FOR LESS
THAN TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
when phoned in or charged at the
counter.
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FOR BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Phone Monroe for tho WANT
AID. MAN to csu
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BOARDERS WANTED: 103 EAST
Cary. Table board n specially.
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LOST. On WEST FRANKLIN STREET
"Wednesday afternoon black bead
purse bag with card Of owner inside
toward II returned to 9iJ Park Ave-
nue.
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DESIRABLE 'FRONT.' ROOM, 3I2 SOUTH
Third: also single room; heated:
table board a speciality.
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LOST, ONE BROWN MUFF on BROAD
or Twenty sixth Street, between
twenty fth and Twenty-si%th and
Grace. RETURN to 25lS East Grace.
Reward.
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WANTED. TO RENT, ABOUT FEB
ruary LIST. new house of six or seven
rooms, or housekeeping apartment
in West End. Must be reasonable
Address II 40, care Times Dispatch.
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5lsuatlnns QGlantfl. 5IlaIr-

WSHrEp, POSITION AS LAW AS
Histant or stcnographcr by Ian grad
'iate; ono year In lawyers offlcc
Address + 81. care Times Dispatch
REGISTERED DRUGGIST WANTS
position as clerk or manager OF good
drug store: nftcen years eXperience
IN ;rst-claSS drug stores. Address
u 33. care Times Dispatch
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Business Opportunities.

HOTEL LEASE FOR SALE.[A MOD
ern hotel OF 80 rooms; beautiful lob
BY and parlors; all newly papered
and painted: completely and attrac-
lively furnished: in one of the best
towns In the state: doing a first
class business. Best OF reasons for
selling lease. Address HOTEL. OP-
POI"TUNlTY." care Times Dispatch
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Zeal estate 0WAnten.

YOUR RENT AcCoUNT PLACED
with N. W. BOWIE &C SON insures
best resulte.
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YOUNG MAN WITH EXPERIENCE
wants position In gents furnishing
or shoe store: Richmond or Norfolk
preferred: best references. Address
200 East Second Street, Washington.
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anction Scales, Ufjts Dap.
Aurtlnn SaIes, Tbis Zap.

BY THE VALENTINE AticTfoN co, Auctioncers
ts
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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT TO
gentleman only. Well heated. electric
light. bath and phone convenient.
Apply No. il2 West Grace Street.
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WANTED. FOR u s. ARMY. ABLE
Of IS and 81; citizens of United States.
OF good character and temperate hab-
is. who can sneak, read and write the
InSiish language. For Information APP
ply 10 RECRUITING OFFICE. $50 East
Rroad ST, Richmond. Va: l5l Syca more
81, Petersburg. Va. or Columbia Build
Ing. Granny ST. Norfolk. Va
WANTED. y YOUNG MAN BETWEE,N
inc ages OF 10 and 20 as shoe clerk
Address - 20, care Times Dispatch.
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FOR RENT. ONE LARGE ROOM on
south Third. convenient TO bath.
'Phonc Madison 336-J.
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LOST. YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. 4
pony skin neckp!ccc. Reward. Call
Monroe oiT5-J.
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GIG East broad Street.
BY Noonandson Realty Corporation
Real Estate ana Personal Property
Auctioneers,
IS North Eighth Street
At request of owner, we will offer
THURSDAY. JANUARY 18TH.
at 1880 Z. NJ,
on premises. that beautiful Home OF
seven rooms. with lot 22xl5o known
as 1909 North Twenty NTH street.
This property Is III best condition
and IN excellent rental section. and
VIII make a nice home.
TERMS: Cash payment and balance
by month
NOONANDSON REAT.Ty
CORPORATION. Auctioneers.
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WANTED. POSITION BY UNREGIS-
tered drug clerk; married. six years
cNpericnce; best references Address
i 80, care Times-Dispatch
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FOUND. AT MEADOWBRoOK. TWO
lunches keys Apply THOMAS j..
IEFEi;ESS. No. n2l Mutual Build
nnttll
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Tor 5aIe.

ELLIOTT FISHER BILLING MACHINE
in hrst-class condition. Gull or a6-
dress zig T.. Main. SECOND floor.
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9}elp Q;Auulcn. 3tlale.

WANTED. GOOD MAN FOR GENERAL
farm work. German family preferred.
q. HOME, Ellerson's, Va
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FOR SALE. AT a BARGAIN, ENTIRE
or controlling interest in an old cs-
tablished bakery. confectionery and
Ice cream business Address L IL
care Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-12

WHEN YOU COME TO RICHMOND
stop where you can get a nice. clean,
comfortable bed for 90 cents: special
attention to ladies travelling alone.
1902 East Clay
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Rooms for Nent.

CLEAN, NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS.
Phone Madison 220O-J. Transients.
permanent; central. THE WELLINCi-
TON, ola East Clay Street
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gast ann .pnu.,u.

FROM 1f2i WEST FRANK
lin Street white bull dog, brown
spot over one eye; bobtal. Answers
II returned Ia above address
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Sc 90 and S3.J5 each: every heater
guaranteed. HOWELL BROS. SOC
East Broad
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
BULL Fight IN
MEXICO CITY
PRocEED3 TO CO TO AID OF WI
DoWS AND ORPHANS or soi-
DlERS KILLED ~ PRESENT
REBELLIoE.

Mexico City, Feb 1G.-tA bull fight
tho proceeds of which are to be de,
voted to the needs of widows and
orphans of Mexican soldiers who
have died in the present rebellion
vas given today under the manage
mont cfSthe Mexican Herald and Ell
Heraldo. Several members OF the
diplomatic corps and many officers
OF the Mexican govo9azaen: attended
The affair was given tne character
OF social event through the pres
enee of many prominent Mexican and
foreign society women while IL OF
the leading bellies of the city actei
as queens"
The bulls we're dispatched by some
OF the best known matadors inclui
ing the millionaire, Tegura, and
American, Corporlee, and Mexican
Luis Preg. all of whom gave theii
services. Between $500 and 5000
dollars in gold was Gealized.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
PARD0NED MAN
FINDS WIFE: DEAD
COULD mot REACH b,ST. ALouIs
" FROM LEAvENWoRTH soon
ENOUGH TO SEE HER GrIvE
PATHETIC TALE

St. Louis, Feb. 1G.-Pardoned from
the federal penltentiary at Leaven
worth, Kansas, today and iurryine
TO ST. Louis to see his aick wife
Christian o. Siebert did not know
that she was dead until me arrived
here today. His son told him as Sci
bert entered his home.
When 1t was known that Mrs. Sci
bert was dying friends yesterday
morning at II o'clock telegraphed To
Washington for pardon. Within
four hours word was received that
the attorney general had approved
the pardon and iSeibert's release had
been ordered by telegraph.
Sefbert had been sentenced to the
penitentiary for rfling the mail. lie
said when arrested that he stole the
money to pay for medical attention
for his wife.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
CAP PTURED WHOLE
FREIGHT TRAIN
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE
WORLD FROM SEATTLE HEAD
ED FOR FREsNo TO MAKE a
DEMONSTRATION.

Portland, Ore, Feb. 1G.--One hun
dred or more members of the Indus
trial Workers of the World who ar
rived here from Seattle, Tacoma aid
other northern points today, and cap
tlred a Southern Pacific freight train
as it was leaving the terminal yards
for lower California points.
They broke the doors of three cars
climbed into the cars and were soon
on their way. The police could do
nothing and Southern Pacific off
cials said they would take no action
until the train had crossed into Cali
fornia, when they would ask the gov
ernor of California 10 call out the
militia. p
Reports were received here today
from Spokane and otner northern
cities to the effect that at least 500
more |. w. w. members would reach
Portland within the next few days
Their objectiye point is Fresno, Cali.
fornia, where is is said, they will at
tempt to enforce their alleged right
to speak on the streets.
N ID Vi
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
REBELS AROUND MEx.CALl NEAR
CALIFORNIA EoRDER SCREEN
i ~ ED BY SMOKE.
HAVE AMERICAN DOCTORS
Hold Advantageous Position--5erth-
old burned two bridges Yesterday
to Impede Approach OF
Federals.

Calexico, Cal, Feb. .5.--Scre ened
by the smoke OF the still burning rail
road trilge and snouldering mas
quit bur es the insurrectos began a
movement today evidently intended
as return attack cn the felarals.
In tic judgement Of the United
States officers Govcrlor Vesa's men
were repGlse,l yesterday and aprar-
emily it Is the intention OF the ren-
el generals Berthold rad Leyva to
turn their advantage into a decisive
victory.
Governor Vega. scf Lower Callforn-
Ia, was personal command Of attack
Ing force He was reported to tie
among The mortally wounded, nut
this has not beea confirmed
TIE rebels had al the advantages
OF the position. Eerthc:d and ley
Va disposed 800 arm i 'len and 200
unarmed men in zizag line acros s
the Arroyos leading to the ne,~ river.
From this protraction they poured II
Deayy fire into Vegas troops. The
latter displayed much daring. Once
they charged the rebel position but
heing outntmbered they were easily
hurled back
The insurgents have a further aa-
vantage In the attendance OF Amer.
can Army surgeons anl civilian ply
slcians Of CaleXtco. The federals arg
believed to he without medical facil-
ities.
General Berthold, the American So
cialist, second in command of the
rebel force, holding Mexicali, b,ew IN
one railroad bridge last night m:
fed another today. This was dore.
he said, to impede the progress Of
the federais. who wcse otdieycd to
be coming TO Mexicaii by way OF
Yuma.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
RACE HORSE MAN KILLS
FAvORiTE HORSE AND SELF

Pine lEcuff, AK. Feb. 1G.--John Null
Inns, trainer OF trotting horses to.
day killed his raceing mare and then
sent bullet into his own hrain.
Master and beast Wee bota dead
when negro stable man attracted
by the reports of the pistol reached
the horses stall The body OF inA
man was lying across that Of tne
horse. No motive Is Known Among
other horses Mullins trained the
PAGER Billy II. which established u
record at Buffalo several years ago
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
RACE PREJUDICE THERE AS CAD
!, AS IN SOUTH SAYS MR..
BORAi;
.D|SAGREES WITH ROOT
Sutherland Amendment to direct EIec
ton resolution would not deprive
Southern Negro OF
r rejection.

Washington, Feb. 1f--That the pre-
iudice against the negro is just as
intense in the north as In the south,
and that the north plays the hypo-
critic in its contention to the contra
nv, was boldly and bluntly asserted
In tho senate today by Senator Ro-
rah
Mr. Borah's declaration regarding
the negro were made I. the close OK
a prolonged speech in opposition 10
the Sutherland amendment to the
senate re-resoiving providing for the
election Of senator's by direct vote OF
the people. That amendment would
have the effect OF giving congress
CONTROL Of senatorial elections. :s
The Ohio senator's p-ononncement
on the race question was made In
response to the recent assertion OF
Senator Root that without the Suther
land provision the resolution would
deprive the southern negroes the
federal protection in the exercise Of
their franchise. Mr.. Borah dissent,
cd from the New York senator's view
and in ,loing so used language which
ELECTED congratulations from many
senators.
Notwithstanding Mr. Borah's not
ice that lie would ask the senate to
Sill today until vote was reached
on the elections resolution the pro-
ceedings on that measure were cor-
fined to his own discussion OF IL. He
succeeded, however, in getting con-
cession that the resolution would be
taken up tomorrow after the dispe-
sition OF routine business. The post
ponement was granted to accommodate
u number OF senators who still de-
sire 70 speak on the subject
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
HEPBURN MAKES
DAILY PROTEST
THIS TIME OBJECTS TO ARTICLE
IN NEWSPAPER SAYING TAFT
MIGHT FORCE PASSAGE or
RECIPROCITY.

Washington, Feb. 1G.-The resolu-
tlon looking to constitutional a.
mendnent to provide for the election
OF members OF the United States SEN
ate by direct vote OF the people oe-
supiod most OF the time in that body
today. But one set speech on tho
subject was made, however, that be-
ing by Senator Borah.
Senator Hepburn made speech
OF protest against asnews article In
4 local paper which asserted that
tie PRESIDENT held "the whip hand
over the senate and might force a
vote on the Canadi9n trade agree
ment by threat Of an extra session
Cf congress.
In the house the day was given ID
consideration of the executive, legis.
lative, and judicial, the army ami tie
ravy appropriation bills, the general
debate on the last carrying the house
far into the night
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
SERIOUS FIRE
IN Los ANGELES
THREATENED DESTROY WHOLE
BLOCK IN DOWN TOWN RE-
TAIL DISTRICT.
Loss HALF A MILLION
Fire started in Basement Eve Story
Wooden office Buic!'ng--Two
Stores lose $4,000 each
Others Damaged.

Los Angeles, Feb. 1G.-Fire OF
serious proportions which threatened
to destroy the block in the neart Of
the down town retail district bound
cd by Broadway, Hin, second and
Third street ragged for several nous
today at the northwest corner Of
Third sMec. anY Froa, way, G.s;ror
ing tie Byrne o.slee bl.atlng and
several retail stores. The loss IS es
tinatad at Si50,o00.
TIC fire started in the oaectle..; OF
the Collins Millinery Company in the
Rgrne building and quickly spread t.
several adjclning establishments In
the same Building. The Byrne build
ing was OF wooden construction with
pressed brick front and flve stories
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-02-17
RAISE FOR
THE SECRETARY
HOUSE VOTES TO NOT GIVE THE
PRESIDENTS SECRETARY
$4,000 A YEAR.
DUTIES ARE NOT HEAVY
.Rainey Says Speakcs cannon's Ne
iigro Mcasengcrs M;s;,t Perform
Them-tApprop::aiion Bill
Sent Back.

Washington, Feh 1C-The salary
of the secretary to the president bids
fair to remain $4,000 a year. The
house today, by a. vote Of 1870 to 5g
emphatically disaFproyed of the plar
to increase 1t to 10000 The matter
came rn on motion to concur in the
senate amendment ra:s:ng the salary
Representative Rainey, Of Illlnci5
Democrat, made caus;ic speech
against the increase, saying he Knew
no duties the secretary had to aer
form that coulsl not be performed
with equal tact by Speaker Cannons
negro messenger.
He also assertsd that some puei
list like Jack Jolirson or John l.. Sui