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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
HAMLET REPLIES
TO CRITICS OF HIS
POLITICAL PLANS
State Superintendent Says No
Teacher viii be Asked to
Contribute to Wilson

Frankfurt, Ky, Sept T. Super
intendent of Public IGstruction Ham
lett has concluded that it Is time Tor
him to act in regard to reports that
he proposes to levy an assessment
on all Kentucky teachers for the VIII
son and Marshall campaign fund.
For several days he sol'loquized
over the situation and argued with
himself whether it was better to
bear the sings and arrows of out
rageous opposition or take UP arms
against his accHsers and by oppos-
ing end their gossip.
lie has decided to announce to the
teachers Of the state that his ac-
ceptance of vice presidency in the
Wilson Teachers Club" does not
mean he has become collection
agency for campaign funds.
He says he was probably selected
on account of his official position
and that his work will be merely to
forward to the teachers of the state
arguments in favor of Gov. Wilson S
election without personal comment
and without request for the recipient
to go on record as to political prefer
ences.
In regard to the financial end OF
the campaign, he says he will be
pleased to forward the contributes
of any teacher who wishes to aid
the fund, but that no teacher need
feel under allegations to contribute.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
TEN WOMEN IN
West HAMMOND
CASE RELEASED
Inmates of Resorts are Placed I'm
der Bonds Of $500 Each for
| Their Appearances
COR 0NER VISITS W. HAMMOND
Announces He VIII Ehume Bodies
Of Two Who Died at
Foss' Resort
COR 0NER VISITS W. HAMMOND

| Associated Press Dispatch.
Chicago, Sept. 4 Ten women,
taken into custody by federal Off
ecrs in their raid On West Hammond
resorts, Friday night, were placed
under bonds of $500 each. today,
and VIII be held as witnesses against
Henry Foss and Cornelius Moore. ar
lrestod In connection with the death
Of John Messmaker
Four Of the women will appear as
| witnesses against Mrs. Ethel Parker
also known as frankie Ford,s who il
undes arrest on charge Of murder
in connection with the death Of
Mcssmaker in Foss resort OH August
IA. Coroner Honma nquestionea
several of the women but they We're
unable to throw any light on Mess
makers death, They 'all declartd
that they had never seen any dope
bottle in Foss' bar as related By
frankie Ford.
MS Gertrude Vanderbilt said she
had iyed nine months at Foss' place
and had never heard Of but two
doatha there, Messmaker and a girl
of the name of Hayis, She declared
that one justice Of the peace and
number Of police officers were resu
lar patfans Of the place
Hoffman at West Hammond.
Coroner hoffman, accompanied by
Miss Virginia Brooks, visited West
Hammond, tonight, and served
score of resort keepers and inmates
with subpoenaes, to answer as wit
nesses in the Messmaker murder
case. This action was taken after
Assistant States Attornty Lowe had
declined to proceed in the inyestiga
tion.
Miss Brooks then appealed to
! orones Hoffman and he consented
to serve the suhpoenaes
Every resort in West Hammond
has closed its doors ana the suburb
presented a peaceful aspect when
Coroner Hoffman appeared on the
scene tonight.
Coroner Hoffman tonight had ar
ranged to exhume the bodies of
Esther Horrlson. who died IN Foss
resort, and a man named Liedrich,
who died three years ago in the
"Hotel" owned by Moore.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
TRUANTS HUNT COOL SPOT.

Rather than go to school In hot
weather, Marcus Sunderland, Scott
Woods and Jacob Reddish, 15-year-
old boys of Jerseyville, Ill, ran away
Friday night and are believed to be
headed for the North, where cooling
breezes sometimes blow
The boys are the sons, respectively
of Lloyd Sunderland, George Woods
and Zeb Reddish. Marcus Sunder.
land ran away once before and went
to Detroit, Mich, The boys had $50
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
MRS. ME-. KUHL.
WILL BE: HERE
NEXT FRIDAY
To Address Meeting Of Tsi-roun'y
Institute of w. {. T. u.
at Christian Church

Mrs. Mary 4. Kuhl, vice presiden,
of the State Woman's Christian
Temperance Union viii be in Cairo
Friday next, afternoon and evening
to attend tho tri-coarty convention
Of tic Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union
"A gold medal contest VIII be an
event of the meeting The contest
ants are five young girls who have
won silver medals by their excel
lence in recitation, The contest is
given under the auspices Of the Tri-
County w, G. r. L. and will be held
at the Christian church, corner Six
teenth and Poplar streets. Mrs
Kuhl has visited Cairo before She
is a talented and interesting speaker
and win address the convention
THE public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The afternoon program begins al
2 o'clock.
Devotional led by Mrs A. G
Minor
Reports OF Unions
Reports OF Superintcndents,
Reports Of Officers,
Talk on more thorough organi1a
tion, Mrs. Mary f. Cuhl
A Bible drill with Persona
Evangelism, Mrs, Mary t. Kuhl
Ans Open Parliament on Depart
ment Wo-k, Mrs Kuhl.
Presentation of Periodicals.
Adjournment.
The, evening program begins al
1890 o'clock
Opening prayer, Rev. A. r. Wal
lace
Music, Christian Church Choir.
Concluded on Page EiGhtl
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
Aqua PRIETA AWAITS
AN ATTACK BY
FIVE HUNDRED REBELS.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
Douglas, Ariz., Sept. r. Aqua
PriSa, the Mexican town opposite
Douglas, awaits an attack, tonor-
row by more than five hundred reb-
els under Salazar, who are march
ing towards the border. Couriers
arriving here, today, from point
fifty miles to the south, report that
that the rebels looted a ranch, secur-
ing 400 horses, arms and provisions.
Only a street separates Aqua
Prieta and Douglas and in the event
of an attack the Americans would be
in danger of stray bullets.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
PASTOR, PRAYING,
BURNED TO DEATH
BENEATH AN AUTO
Screaming Children Bring Help but
One Rescuer AccidentIy Fires
Wreckage With Lantern

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lost control Ihe au'o crasne" 'hto
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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
MEXICAN CONDITION
REGARDED AS GRAVE
BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Associated Press Dispatch
Washington, Sept Two de-
velopments in the Mexican situation
today led observers of that situation
to regard conditions as grave. Prcsi.
dent Taft ordered two full regiments
of cavalry to the border line, and
the Madero government ,contemplat-
ed asking permission of the United
States to transport its loyal troops
through Texas and New Mexico to
attack two scattered bands Of rebels
yolleying across the land, attacking
American ranches and stealing cat
tie.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
WEATHER.

Illinois and Rentucky--Frobabiy
showers Sunday night On Monday.
Missouri-Fair Sunday; probably
followed BY thunder showers Sunday
night c. Moniay; coolsr Iozday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
MORRIS S0L0MAN PAYS
JUNK DEALERS Ii 40
AFTER TWO

Morris Soloman, Of
street. whose trial was
held yesterday for err
junk business withop
ing a license, was alinOiS."
paying the Sl0a licef"V''
paying the costs OF the
mon was arrested, several
on a similar charge and
leased on ss00 bond He an
the case from Justice Jackscn's rA
to the county court This case y
also be settled by payment Of 90.
costs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08

Concluded. on Page Eisht-l
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-09-08
New Commercial Agent.

l., II. Mcdaniel, of Little Rock, Is
the successor to Ray McWilliams as
commercial agent of the Iron Noun
tain railroad at Cairo,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
Announcement.

/ wish to announce to the people of
Bryan and vicinity, regardless the re-
port circulated by travelling piano ped
dlers, that I have come to Bryan for
the whole-soul purpose of establishing
a high-class piano house, carrying
therein high grade of pianos and a
line OF small instruments and sheet
music of the latest publications. And
If this statement is doubted, it may
be ascertained that | have contracted
for building to be erected and com
pleted May 1, 1912, at which time you
will be able to find as complete stock
as in any city. wish furthermore to
state that am not new beginner in
this line Of business, but with more
than twenty-five years experience, and
do not intend to handle line of
goods for the purpose of selling only,
but to handle line of goods that will
Satisfy tne customer. Inc former De-
ing the average piano handled by the
travelling peddlers who travel through
the country, delivering to you a nice
looking box with an inferior inside
equipment. Believe me, l have come
here to stay, regardless of what they
might say. If you are in need of a
piano it will pay you to see me, as
can and will deliver you an instrument
at from 25 to 30 per cent less than the
piano peddlers, and one that will give
you perfect satisfaction or it is not
yours. Respectfully yours.
d. w. MAURER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
PROGRAM
OF Recital by the Pupils of Miss GeraI.
dine Kelly at Carnegie Library,
February "a, at 2. p. M.

Gaiety Polka ............W .Wohlfahrt
Lila Wickes, Edna Wickes.
Queen of the Night. ...... .Renard
Maude Stevenson.
Pride of the Nation. ..... .Lerman
Lois Martin
jolly Playmates ...... .Engelmann
Eleanor Smith.
Birds of Paradise. .Streabbog
Edna Wickes, Lila Wickes.
Kusshandchen .............. Helms
Lucy Harrison.
Dainty FOOTBALLS ........... Geibel
Lila Wickes.
Bicycle Waltz Geibel
Almera Dunn, Eleanor Smith.
railing Leaves ...............B .Bugbee
Maude Stevenson.
Lied ohne Worte No. 8. .Mendelssohn
Lucy Harrison.
Husarenritti ....... Spindler
Lavada Goen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
OF sNEED
CASE CONTINUED
viii Probably Go to Jury Late To.
night-Much Interest in Judges
Charge-Defendant's Own
Testimony Best Speech
in His Behalf.
[By Associated Press ]

Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 24.-It is
not probable that the Sneed case will
go to the jury before late tonight. a
night session being necessary to con-
clude Attorney Hangers argument.
Attorney Hendricks of the prosecution
and his law partner concluded their
arguments this morning.
1t is said that the defendants own
testimony was better speech in his
behalf than all the eloquence of Cone
Johnson and others.
W. p. Mclean, Jr.. began the argu-
ment for the defense when a recess
was taken at noon.
There is much interest in the judges
charge to the jury. embracing twenty
pages.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
MORE TROOPS FOR
MEXICAN BORDER
The Twenty-seeond Infantry and Third
Cavalry to Go on Tele-
graphic Orders.
[By Associated Press.]

Washington, Feb. 24.-As the result
of conference at the White House
today of President Taft. Secretary OF
War Stimson and Acting Secretary OF
State Wilson. additional troops will
be dispatched to the Mexican border
to safeguard Americans and enforce
the neutrality Jaws.
San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 24.-The
Twenty-second infantry and part of
the Third cavalry here have been or
dered to be ready to move on tele-
graphic orders.
An additional regiment of infantry
and battalion of field artillery have
been ordered by the war department
to Ell Paso. The troops will be under
order to prevent fAng across the line
into Ell Paso. in case of fighting in
Juarez, as now seems probable.
American troops will cross the Dor
der whenever necessary to stop firing
into American territory.
In case Of firing across the border
line in future American commanders
have been instructed to send the usual
notice that American lives and prop.
erty shall not be endangered. If the
notice be not needed the troops are
directed not to hesitate to go into Mex
lean territory. The policy is the most
drastic yet adopted with reference to
Mexico.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
SENIOR GOMEZ
WIRES MADERO
Asks the President to Resign So as
to Stop the Revolution.
IBy Associated Press.l

San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 24.-vas.
quez Gomez this morning wired Presl.
dent Madero asking him to surrender
the presidency of Mexico and prevent
further bloodshed and growth of the
revolutionary movement.
Senor Gomez in his telegram calls
attention to the fact that only part of
the state of Morelos was in rebellion
when Madero became president and
declares that the governments action
since has extended it. He says that
the return of peace is impossible un.
der present conditions, and declares
he believes 1t his duty to Invite Ma.
dero in name of the country to return
to the revolution the power which it
gave you"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
CHARGED WITH DEATH
OF EIGHT BABIES
Brooklyn Woman Ignores Charge and
Begs to Have Her Own Baby
Restored to Her.
[By Associated Press.1

New York, April 24.-Winnifred
Ankers was held without bail today in
Brooklyn court on charge of hav-
ing caused the death of eight babies
at Brooklyn nursery and infants
hospital where she was employed, by
placing oxalic acid in the milk given
the infants. Detectives alleged that
she had confessed. Disregarding the
charge the woman when arraigned in
court pleaded only to have her own
baby restored to her.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
PRESIDENT TAFT USES
STRONG LANGUAGE
Denounces Statement That He Said
People Not Fit for Self.
Government.
tBy Associated Press.I /

Washington, Feb. 24.-President
Taft today denied emphatically that
in his speech in New York on Lin.
coins birthday he said that the people
are not fit for self-government. In the
first official statement of this kind in
his administration, the president says
the story is "a falsehood."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
Entertainment Postpon ned.

The Eagle is requested to state that
the B. Y. P. U. entertainment to have
been given tonight at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. T. R. Bate has been indefi-
nitely postponed on account of the
weather.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
PITTSBURGH PUBLISHER DEAF
IBy Associated Press.l

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 24.-Albert J..
Barr, formerly publisher OF the Pitts
burgh Post and also of The Sun, died
this morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
For Sale.

Nice three-year-old German coach
colt; unbroke. For price see or phone
A. Thompson, College Station, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-24
ITALIAN WARsH|Ps
D0MBARD|NG BEIRUT
People Of City Panic stricken-AmerI.
cans and American lnstitu-
tions uninJured.
[By Associated Press.J

10y Associateu ffeSS.J
London, Feb. 24.-Three Italian war.
ships are bombarding Beirut, the prin-
cipal seaport of the Turkish province
OF Syria on the Mediterranean sea, ac-
cording to dispatch received here
this morning. There is panic among
the inhabitants of the city.
Beirut, Feb. 24.-In the lombard
ment this morning none Of the Ameri-
can institutions in the city were In.
jured by explosion of shells, and pro-
fessors, students and missionaries are
all safe. The extent of the damage to
the city is not known.
The bombardment sank a number of
small Turkish gunboats. The custom.
house is badly damaged.
Sixty persons were killed and a
large number wounded in the bonn.
bardment of the city by Italian war.
ships today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
GIVE YOUR LIVER
4 FAIR CHANCE
Stop Dragging it With Calomel-
Dodson's Liver-Tone, Vegeta-
bic Liquid Medicine, Works
Without Harm.

If your liver stops working it is 3
mistake to try to whip it into action
with doses Of calomel.
It's So much simpler and safer to
cure your liver troubles with the
pleasant tasting liquid, Dodson S
Liver-Tone. You can get large
bottle at E. T Whitehead Company's
drug store for fifty cents and every
member Of your family can use it..
Dodson s Liver-Tone is an all vege-
table liver medicine that starts the
liver to act within few hours and
has had 20 tad after effects. No
restriction Of your habits or diet
necessary.
L. T. Whitehead Company guar
antccs It to be a perfect substitute
for ca.onlel an4 will give you your
money back if you are not pleased
with the medicine.
Get a bottle instead Of calomel
next time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
Notice.

Ey virtue Of power vested in me
by a certain decd Of trVst. executed
to me bv Lucy Staton, which is duly
recorded IN The Office Of the register
If deeds for Halifax county, North
Carolina, in book 225 at page 81, i
will on The 14lh day Ct November,
1912, sell for cash at public auction
10 the highest bidder, in the town Of
Scotland Neck, n. C., between the
hours oc il 3. n. and 2. m, the
following described real estate,
That lot or parcel O. land lying
and bling in the town Of Scotland
Neck, county Of Halifax, and state
of North Carolina, situated on Block
No So, according to the plat OF SAD
town. beginning at a stake, an old
iron pipe. on 18th street, northeast
corner Of lot formerly conveged by
". II. Eitchin 10 ]. w. Clark, now
Tom .Jolnson's lot. thence straight
aiua towards nth street parallel
with Greenwood street 100 feet.
thence a straightlin towards Green
wood street ana parallel with 18Th
street % feet, thence 3 stralg3t me
towards 18th street and parallel
with Greenwood street 100 feet,
thence q straight line along Eth
street 90 feet to the beginning.
This 18th day Of October, 1871.
STUART SMITH.
1o-17-1t Truttee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
Pretty MornlEg Marriage.

The marriage Of Miss Rebeccs
Alexander Smith, Of Scotland Neck
to MIR. Samuel Johnson Hinsdale. Of
Raleigh, was solemnfzed on Tuesday
October 18th, at 9 80 a. m, in Trini
ty Church, the Rev. W. J. Gordon
of Spray, officiating.
The church was beautifully decor
ated in the bright autumn tints, rec
leaves and golden-rod, and with
potted plants and the bright morn
ing sun falling through the stained
glass Of the east window into the
chancel, made a beautiful settino
for the picture Of the bridal party
Mrs. James Norfeet Smith at the
organ, accompanied by Mr.. 4. +.
Hill on the violin, entertained tbs
assembled audience with several Sc
lections, and at the appointed hour
the ushers and bridesmaids preced-
ing the bride, went up the aisle to
the strains of MendeIssohn's wed
ding march. followed by the dame
of honor and the bride with her
brother, Mr.. Norfeet Smith. The
groom with his best man awaiting
at the altar and the minister there
to take their vows.
After the ceremony the happy
couple, after receiving the congrat-
tons Of their many friends, left on
the northbound train for New York
and other cities. After few weeks
they will be at home in Raleigh.
The dame of honor was Mrs. Nor
fleet Smith, and the best man Mr..
John Hinsdale, Jr., brother Of the
groom. The bridesmaids were fiiSs
Irene Smith, Miss Anna Clark, N is
Annie Fenner, and Miss Mamie
Smith, and the ushers were Mesars.
Jas. B. Hall, VIM Little. Chas. H.
Smith and Henry T. Clark.
| On the evening before the wed
ding small informal reception was
given by the mother of the bride
Mrs. Norfeet Smith, to the brida
party, relatives and guests. The
many presents were handsome ano
beautiful.
The out of town guests for The
wedding were: Mrs. John W. Hlns
dale, Mrs. John NJ. Winfree, Mr.
John w. Hinsdale, Jr., Mr.. VIM
Little, Misses Mamie Smith ant
Annie Fenner, and Mrs. I. W. Fen
ner, of Raleigh; Miss Irene Smith
Of Williamson; Col. James AleNan
der, of Virginia; Mrs. Lawrence
Cobb, eff Richmond; Mrs. Strudwick
Of Norfolk, and Rev. W. J. Gordon
of Spray.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
LOCAL NEWS.
Items Gathered From the Town
and Country.

Register and get ready to vote.
The circus will be here on the 20.
The great State fair at Raleigh is
on this week.
The election comes on the 5th day
of November.
How about some fall advertising.
Mr.. Merchant?
Read what our advertisers have
to say in this issue.
he Roanoke BAPTIST Association
is in session at Weldon this week.
The foundation and basement for
the rev telephone building is being
dug out.
Hon. Claude Kitchin will speak at
Oak City Friday, Oct. 18th. Big
barbecue and everybody invited.
The Kehukee Baptist Association
will meet next year, with Spring
Green church, in Martin county.
Our people and the travelling pub
lie especially are well pleased with
the new A. c. L. station. And the
wonder is how we got along without
it so long.
The electric lights under the new
system were turned on one night
last week and they are entirely salts
factory. The town is now better
lighted than it has ever been.
The revival meeting at the Bap-
fist church closed Friday night and
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland returned to
his home in Suffolk Saturday. AS a
result of the meeting six were re-
ceived into the church Sunday night
by baptism. Mr.. Mcfarland did
some good preaching.
Miss Frances Hardy died at her
home near Brinkieyville last Friday,
the 10th, after an illness lasting sew
eral months. The deceased was
seventy years old and leaves two
sisters and two brothers, besides
many other relatives, the editor of
The Commonwealth being her ne
phew.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Inc C0msig, Going and Whe?eahe;iss If Orr
People and Other Folks.

Mr.. Charlie Dunn was at home tbe
past week.
Rev. 0. A. Moore, of Roanoke Re.
pids, was here Monday.
Mrs. Florence Hancock has re.
turned home after a visit to rela-
tlves in BERTHE county.
Miss Elizabet!, Grey Dunn has re-
turned home from an extended visit
to Norfolk and other points.
Mr.. William Mcdowell left Sstur-
day for Henderson and Wake Fore t
and to take in the Raleigh fair this
week.
Rev. j. E. Lanier, who has acted
as supply pastor at the Rantist
church during the summer months.
left Saturday for Louisville XIV. to
resume his studies at the seminary.
MIR. Lanier made many frier1s dur
ing his stay here and they will be
glad to see him come this way again.
Mr.. w. Alwyn Darden left Mon
day for Farmville where in copart-
nership with Mr.. Albion Dunn, he
will begin the practice Of Law. See
their card in another column. Mr..
Darden is very bright and pron1is-
ing young man we commend and MIN
to the people Of Farmvil!e and Pitt
county.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17
Meeting OF U. D. {.

An interesting meeting Of the ic-
cal chapter Of the u. D. c. was held
at the residence Of Mrs. A. Mellow
ell Tuesday afternoon at half past
four o'clock.
This was not TIE regular meeting
but was called by the retiring presi-
dent. Mrs. H. |. Clark, for the p1r-
nose of electing officers for the ell
suing year, and although i was not
generally known, it being impossible
to notify all members in SO snort a
time. there was q good attendance.
The following officers were eject
ed:
President-Mrs. Isaac Smith.
LIST Vice-President Mrs. =, me
Dowell.
End Vice-Presidentr Mrs. Fl. /.
Clark.
Corresponding Secretary - MIS-
w. F. Butterworth.
Recording Secretary-Mlss CoEne-
liza Jo5ey. -,
Treasurer-Miss Eleanor Smith.
Historian-Mrs. W. r. Bond.
After the business was flnl5ned re-
f,ashments were served and enjoyed
very much.
The next meeting will be held the
! e ret Thursday in November at the
Graded school and it is earnestly
I,nod that there will be full at
tendance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-17

Eurore's Vast Arred Force.
It would take nine and halt days
for the armies Of Europe to pass q
given point, marching five abreast, Is
inches apart, at an eight-mile gait.