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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
Preliminary Surveys Made and &c
tive Construction Work
Begins.
BIG MORTGAGES ARE FILED
Promoters and Tnoorrcrators of Road
Are East St. LOUIS
Capitalists,

Cairo is to have another railroad
in the near future to add to it's COM
plete chain of magnificent trunk
lines Of railroads reach ng every
point on the compass, If the pro-
rioters Of the projected Gulf Lines.
connecting all roads in this end OF
The state, make good their promises
of last spring.
Big nor, cages have been liled in
Edwards White and other counties
through which the projected road
will pass and the beginning o. iaitial
construction work at Mitchell Pass
just north Of Golconda, by the X. NJ,
Bilshman Construction CO.. with 4
big force Of men and full equipment
are indications that the road will BE-
constructed. er@ SSss
The inCorpo Of the proposed
inc are East st. Louis men, The
purpose back of the road Is the pene-
tration of the rich coal fields of tho
southern part Of the state and the
forming of the link which viii con-
meet the railroads Of Illinois with tine
south and the Gulf trade, as the
! name of The road implies.
Waltor S, Loudon. prominent
politician and Internal revenue col
lector is the main promoter OF the
road The company is !ucornorated
to build a railroad from Danville H.,
through the counties OF Nermillioa,
Edgar, Crawford, Lawrence, Wa
bash, White. Pope. Massac. Johnson,
Pulaski and Alexander, with a
branch crossing the Wabash river az
n point opposite Mt, Vernon, Ind,
and running to Evansville, and an
other stem running to Cairo and
Tbcbes ON the west.
The other incorporators in add
tion to w s. Louden are Paul l..
Schlany, n P Murray, e p, Kesh
nor and Harry J. Hornberg.
Already right of way has been
secured for the road as far as Gray
villc and officials are taking active
steps TO secure the necessary balance
for the projected road with tcrmi-
nails at Thebes and Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
LUTHER MCCARTHY @ % r
NOT TO PLAY POLO
AT FASHIONABLE CLUB
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
Los Angeles, Calf, Dec. 13.-~-
Luthes Mccarthy, pugilist< will not
play polo tomorrow with Jmembers nj
the exclusive Pasadena Polo Club.
The announcement that the young
heavy weight world participate in a
game at Pasadena on the invitation
of several club members brought
forth protest from President Frank
G. Hogan. Hogan said it required
the sanction Of the executive COM
mittec to extend an invitation and
none Lad been formally issued to Mo
Cartly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
RECESS DEC. 1s.

Washington, Dec. 13,---An under
standing for recess Of Congress was
for the Christmas holidays from Dec.
10 until Jan. 2, was reached today
between Senate and House leaders.
The House later adopted resou-
tion 10 that effect.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
DIAMOND ROBBERY IN GOTHAM

New York, Dec. ia $25. 900
diamond robbery in Fifth avenue
jewelers. shop was discovered today
when Joseph Varga opened his store
FOR business The thieves smashed
four large show cases and took their
entire contents. 80
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WILL
LAST SEVENTEEN DAYS

The fall term of the Cairo Public
Schools terminates Friday, Deccm-
Der 20, the pupils being granted a
continuous holiday Of IL days, the
winter session of the schools being
resumed Monday, Jan. 9, 1913.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14

Ben Hoiderby left Friday after
noon FOR Murphysboro, where he will
take civil service examination for
q government position.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
WEATHER.

Illinois-Fa;r Saturday, warmer in
extreme south; Sunday fair.
Missouri and Kentncky-Fair and
warmer Saturday; Sunday fair.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14

List No. 454, Mrs. D. S. Lans-
den .,>.,., ..........
Last 10. 798, Mrs. Dan'l Whelal
Mr.. and Mrs. Whelan
List No. 1872, Rhodes -Burford
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14

tCohcluded on Page Six.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-14
Contributions Fail to Maintain
Friday the Hundred Dollar
Daily Pace. I

Previously acknowledged s68sOO
Contributions Friday ... 8375
Total to date .4..... s75l75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
AT THE HOTELS

| c. Jones of Huntsville is registered at the Hillman
 F. M. Fleming of Atlanta is stopping at the Hllman.
 B R. Smith of Marvel is at the Hillman, J. V. Park of Aliceville is registered at the Florences
 Gus Hallmark of Guin is stopping at the Florence.
 W. W. Christian of Montgomery IS among the arrivals at the Florence. w. F. Nabers of Mobile is stopping at the Birmingham
 J. E. Jordon of Tuscaloosa is registered at the Birmingham.
 r. A. CahilI of Atlanta is at the Bir- mingham.
 A D. Johnston of Montgomery is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 G. C. Austin of Margaret is registered at the Metropolitan
 S. Williams of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 W. K. Wagner of Evergreen is stopping at the Morris.
 W. M. Haynes of Atlanta is among the arrivals at the Morris.
 J. M. Sullivan of Montgomery is regis tered at the Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Miss Pauline Strickland Will Probably Recover From
 Her Serious Wound
BAREFOOTED NEGRO
 TRACED NINE MILES
Strickland Home at Vanderbilt Ran sacked and Young Lady Was Awakened by Hand Pass
 ing Over Her Face

Fearing that he wouhl be apprehended while robbng the home of MT. and Mrs. NJ. N. Strickland at Vanderbilt, an un- known negro shot and seriously wound ed Miss Pauline Strickland. aged F years, yesterday morning about 130 o'clock, the shot taking effect in the left breast
 Miss Strickland was sleeping with her 14-year-old sister, Ethel, when she was suddenly awakened by someone passing hand over her face. She awakened and put out her own hand, which came in contact with what she believed to have been a kinky head. As she touched the negro he commanded her not to scream, threatening that he would kill her if she did. But this did not deter her and she screamed for her father. The scream woke up the younger sister, who alse began to scream for assistance. When the younger sister screamed the negro shot, the ball striking Miss Pauline.
 In entering her breast the bullet came in contact with the sixth rib, which was broken, but which swerved the bull VI the heart according to the attending phy- sieians It then struck another rib and stopped. An operation performed yes- terday afternoon at McAdorys infrmary at Eleventh avenue and Twenty-fifth street. north, where she was taken by Johns ambulance, revealed the fact that the bullet was A calibre.
 In ransaeking the place the negro got all the money in the house. which amounted to about s2o. When he shot the young lady he left through a window in the room, leaving pair of socks and one shoe on the ground under the win dow. The fact that he was without shoes made it possible for him to be traced by Chief Deputy Sheriff Metcalf and Deputy Sheriff Clew for about nine miles. In the course of the trail 1t was learned that the negro stopped at the house of man named Adams and there stole quart of whisky and two pocketbooks. The latter articles were empty and were left in a woodshed.
 Deputy Metcalfe stated that the negro evidently had two pairs of socks as the footprints left on the soft rain soaked ground were made by feet encased in cloth. Besides the two deputy sherins a posse of citizens spent all the morning and all day searching for the negro. Later in the day practically the entire local force of Sheriff McAdory was put on the trail
 Deputy Metcalfe states that in his opin- ion the negros intent was not a crim- inal one. but was merely d burglary and in fear of being discovered shot the young lady through revenge for giving the alarm.
 Miss strickland is a niece of Stephen Strickland. one of the principals in the famous Colema IT, Strickland poisoning case here year ago. She is also related to former Sheriff Burgin. II was stated at the hospital last night that she was doing nicely and no complications are expected to set in The bullet was extracted by the operating physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

Inquiry Into the Advisability of Cooper ative Advertising in This Field.
 The Southern Ice Exchange is com posed of the leading lee manufacturing eoneerns in the south. including on its roster some Ill active members. with over 30 associate members. Being a pro- g1 essive organization. the exchange as sembles in annual session for the discus sion of subjects of vital importance to the ice trade and ample provisions are always made for the social side that the ladies attending may be insured round of sightseeing and other entertainment
 Alabama also has the distinction of furnishing the president and secretary of the exchange. Ellis Burnett of Mont gomery holding the first postion and R W Barnes of Selma the second. While the membership of the exchange has been saddened by the recent death of F.. F.. Eagan of Atlanta. one of it's founders and former presidents, the forthcoming meeting will be carried out with a pro- grsmme comprising addresses and papers from the most prominent ice makers of many southern cities and the annual cleo ton of efficers as we'll as the disposal of exchange business that has accumu- lated for the past 12 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
ANOTHER WHITE WAY |SNOW ABOUT READY Nearly All Twentieth Street Property Owners Have
 Signed Up

"There remains only l5 per cent of the frontage of the Great White Way along Twentieth street from First avenue to Capitol park yet to be signed up, and the property owners yet holding out are those well able to join us in making this one of the prettiest streets in the southland, said Louis Gelders yesterday in speaking of the progress of the project to light Twentieth street with the ornamental posts.
 Several of the property owners not yet attaching their signatures to a contract that cannot help but enhance their real estate are those right in the heart of the town in he midst of the busiest sec tion. We do not intend to give the order for the installation of the White Way until the entire frontage is signed. as these persons holding out perhaps think we will do because it Is not fair to those already giving their support for the movement
 "1t is not only a good business proposi- tion, but 1t Is a civic improvement for Birmingham that will make her known as a properly illuminated municipality In the downtown district, With q 100 per cent contract. which has already been sub scrbed for mp to s5 per cent, we believe that the city commission will place the posts and light them in Capitol park, and then Twentieth street will be the principal thoroughfare of the city"
 Since the beginning of this movement to erect the White Way posts on Twen- tieth street an organization of the mer- chants and property owners concerned in the welfare of that street has sprung ur. and Ira Armstrong has been elected pres dent. MT. Armstrong, W. r. c. Harding, Louis Y. Clark, Robert Gregory, r. II. Notion R. $, Munger and T. O. Smith have been nntiring in their efforts to ex- tend the system of illumination already in use on some of Blrmingham's wide ave- nues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

During the month of January. 1911, the sum of Sl472 was expended for the ma terial relief Of 227 applications against the s543 II spent for 2S2 applications of th'a year. In 1911 two district agents were in charge of the material relief disburse- ments at cost of sI15 for their salaries. while this year three visitors are in the employe of the association. It is faiIly demonstrated by these figures that wlth an increased working force comes better distribution of our available means of ad- ing those seeking help from us
 ''The whirlwind campaign for the iD12 budget instituted by the board Of dlrec- tors of the Associated Charities last o. tober has decreased the January expendi- lures for administrat ton expenses of this year as inc money that would have been spent for circular letters asking for cor tributions has been saved by the working committees, who solicited the support of the downtown business men. ~
 "'The total cost of material relief anr personal service for January of 1911 was s73O. 56 or s3 21 for each applicant invoIvet: while that of 1912 for each applicant Was g 62 with the enlarged visiting staff. TaL- ing all in all, we feel that il is a splendid showing Of the value of trained workers in the case visiting the distribution of charity in a city of Birmingham's popu- lation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
ELECTRICAL MEN
 MEET MONDAY

The Birmingham Association of Elec- trical Engineers will hold its regu- lar meeting in the directors room of tho Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Monday evening at 8 o'clock. A. r. Elliott will read a pa per on Underground Wiring in Mines I" C. II. Evers will have as his subject City Overhead Wiring" and A. l.. Frerets paper on High Tension Wir- ing'' will complete the programme. Sec re.ary Fleming urges full attendance as business matters of an important na- ture will also come up as well as the technical programme announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
DON'T PAY TO LEAVE
 THE DOOR UNLOCKED

A. l.. Moore, Sl7 North Twenty sixth street is of the opinion that it is an un- profitable business to go off from home and leav9 the house unlocked, if anyone happens to think of asking him.
 He went off yesterday al noon and left his house unlocked for few minutes and when he got back he found that some one had entered it in the meantime and se- lected d choice art square from the par Tor, a counterpane from bedroom, and $ ham and a piece of white meat from the kitchen.
 The police were notified of the robbery and Detective Murphy is endeavoring to locate the edibles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
WELLS AMUSEMENT
 COMPANY SUED

Mrs. Mary F. Wheeler and Robert |. Wheeler have entered suit in the city court against the Wells Amusement com pany, former 1essees of the orpheum the- arte. The plaintiffs set out in their com plaint that they had purchased reserved seat tickets to a performance at the theatre, and that the same seats were sold to other parties. They further allege that consequently they were compelled to stand throughout the entire performance. They further allege mistreatment and abuse at the hands of the theatre attend ants. Each of the complainants has en- tered separate suit and each claims the sum of S250O damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Turner Announces That He Has Engaged 400 Rooms
 for Underwood Men
FINDS SENTIMENT
 GROWING RAPIDLY
Returning From the East, MT. Turner Says He Heard. UnderwOOd's Name on Practically
 Every Tongue

The Eutaw hotel of Baltimore will be the headquarters of the Underwood Marching club during. the democratic convention, beginning June 9.
 This announcement was made yester- day morning by Oscar c. Turner. on his return from a trip to the east. "I have engaged 400 rooms. stated he. and If additional quarters are needed I can get them by giving notification by March Ia"
 This news, following the announcement that William Randolph Hearst has en- gagged suite of rooms at 5000 day, and that the forces of Tammany would be compelled to sleep in boats, will be hailed with surprise and delight in Ala bama. MT. Turner is very anxious that all people of this state who contemplate going to Baltimore during the convention get into communication with the secre- tary of the club, Solon Jacobs.
 '1 believe that Mr. Underwood will be nominated" stated MT. Turner. "The spirit in Washington is unbiased, and l found it inclined toward the Alabamian. In Baltimore l found fine Underwood spirit, although Maryland, occupying the position of host, will not send an in structed delegation to the convention. From Baltimore l visited Pennsylvania, a republican stronghold. If Underwood is nominated by the democrats and Taft by the republicans, Underwood will carry Pennsylvania. Strange, but true!
 Tn the east Underwood's name is on every tongue. The south is fast becom- ing organized in his interest, and every thing to me appears most roseate. We will continue fighting, and there is every reason to believe that we will be sue cessful
 T left Mr. Underwood in a very happy frame of mind. He is naturally pleased that the people everywhere are showing him such distinguished attention. Sen ator Bankhead, at the present time, is more enthusiastic than ever before"
 MT. Turner stated that during the con- vention the Eutaw hotel will be covered with Underwood banners, and that a large picture of the distinguished Ala bamian will grace the place of, import anee in the lobby. He stated, too, that Underwood ham and Underwood bacon will be served in the restaurant, and tha, on every tongue will be Underwood. MT. Turner said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

in purity and refreshing fra grance, but its gentle emollient properties are usually sufficient to allay minor irritations, re- move redness, roughness and chaflng, soothe sensitive condi- tions, and promote skin and hair health generally. Assisted by Cuticura Ointment, it is most valuable in the treatment of eczemas, rashes and other itching, burning infantile erup- tions. Cuticura Soap wears to wafer, often outlasting several cakesof ordinary soap and mak- ing its use most economical.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold everywhere. Sample Teach mailed free. with s2-p book Address 'Cuticura, Dept 6H Boston. Tender faced meA shculd shave with Cetieurs Soap shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
ALBERTVULE IN
 GRIP OF SNOWSTORM

Albertville. February --(SpeciaL)-Al- bertville and the entire Sand Mountain country have been in the throes of a big snowstorm all day. At o'clock this afternoon about six inches have fallen and is still continuing. IL looks as if by morning it will be at least eight inches deep.
 The flakes began falling shortly after daybreak this morning and have con tinued all day. This is the biggest snow that has fallen in this Section since lao5. The live stock is well sheltered and there seems to be no suffering among the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Rishon Mccoy to Speak

Bishop ]. H. Mccoy will deliver the annual adress to the Opeika Sunday school in that city this morning. He left here yesterday. Bishop Mccoy said the school at Opelika was the largest in the Alabama conference. excepting the First Methodist in this city. and that the formalities every year were of great interest to the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

Birmingham is 10 be well represented on the programme of the twenty-second annual convention of the Southern Ice Exchange by w. J.. Rushton, president of the American Association of Refrig eration, and John Sparrow. president of the Birmingham Ad Club. The convention opens at the Tampa Bay Hotel at Tampa. Fla. on Tuesday. February 13. and ex- tends through three days of business and social features that have been arranged with view to affording the out of town visitors a glimpse of the pre-Lenten fes- tivities in that hospitable city.
 Mir. Rushton, president of the Birming ham Ice Factory. is slated to read a spe- cial paper on "Backbone in the Ice Bus iness," during the Thursday morning ses- sion, and this is anticipated as one of the most enjoyable numbers of the series, as MT. Rushton always combines his sound business sense with shrewd wit. The topic scheduled for MT Sparrow, who is specialist in the ice advertising field, and author of a handbook for publicity methods for ice, which has been pub lished under the auspices of the exchange is Advertising as Applied to Ice With
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
PREFER
 RHODE ISLAND REDS

And still the chicken thieves work. This time they made heavier haul than usual. A peculiar fact in the re- cent chicken thefts is that the thieves seem to have highly developed weak ness for Rhode Island Reds.
 w R. Glenn, who lives on College Hill, East Lake. missed s chickens or this variety from his coop yesterday morning and has offered a reward of sfo for the arrest and conviction of tn. parties stealing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the probate office yesterday:
 Edward Thielman of Birmingham to Mrs Fannie smith.
 Knox W. Hagood of Morris to Miss Laura Abel.
 W. w Phelps of Gadsden to Miss Be- atrice l.. Carter
 j.. s. Agans of Atlanta to Mrs. Laura Alexander
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Interpretations

Articles of incorporation were filed with the probate judge as follows yes- terday:
 The Jefferson Rental cohpany--The new company is organized with an au- thorized capital stock of s25,000 and starts business with s10,o00 of the stock paid in. The incorporators and officers are R. c. Gregory, president; V H. Marx. vice president, and W. E.. Hooper, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
GET RID OF
 INDOOR COLDS

Exposure to the foul air of il-vent- lated dwellings. amusement and many business places and cars produces the worst colds.
 Consumption, Pneumonia, bfoncill'ls and Grip often hit their indoor victims hardest
 Get all the fresh air you can.
 Take Ozomulsion as a food ana tonic, thus storing up fresh strength every day and you will have the best of all protection against cold.
 Never look colds as unavoidable evils.
 Banish them-better. prevent them with Ozomulsion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Sample Bottle Free by Mail

That those who are seeking health and strength for themselves. children, relatives or friends may experience the life giving properties of this exclusive gold medal ozonized cod liver oil medicinal food -emulsion-as well as to know Ozomulsion superiority-in being most palatable and easy to take
 "a generous 3-oz bottle will be sent by mall to those who send addresses by postcard or letter to Ozomulsion. 54S Pearl St., N. !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
F. l.. Brown Succeeds Gould

E. l.. Brown, formerly of Birming ham but for some years a citizen of Denver. has succeeded Howard Gould as a director of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad, according 10 informa- ton received here yesterday MT. Brown has been vice president and general manager of the> railroad for some time. He started his railroad career in Birmingham as a minor of fcial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Ask s3coO Damages

John Morton and Marion Cowan have filed suit in the city court against the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, claiming 5000 damages each for alleged personal injuries received while riding as a passenger on a train operated by the defendant company The plaintiffs have entered separate suits, the cause of action arising from a rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
The Right Soap For Baby's Skin lsCutiCura Soap

x the care of
 baby's skin and
 hair, Cuticura Soap is tn e mothers favor ite. Not only IS 1t unriivaled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
FR|EL SAYS POWER WILL REACH THE CITY WITHIN TEN MONTHS All Financial Arrangements Made for Harnessing the
 Squaw Shoals ALL DEMANDS CAN
 BE MET WITH EASE Says His Company Will Furnish Electricity to Any One, Wish
 ing It at 7, Cents Per
 kilowatt

"The prosperity of hesAmer- ican people depends upon the sane legislation outlined by Os- ear w. Underwood. IT. H. Friel, who returned from Washing ton yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
PERSONAL

Misses Myrtle and Minnie Harris are in New York purchasing their spring stock of millinery.
 Miss Frances Cohen and Miss Rae Cohen of Montgomery are the guests or Mrs. A. Copeland. at 1922 Huntsville avenue.
 R. E. Lee of 1i2J North Twenty first street, Norwood, who underwent seri- ous operation at St. Vincent's hospital, is reported getting along as nicely as could be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Walpole Home Robbed

Detectives Carl Ray and Hugh Fully are looking for the persons who pill fered some money from the home of r. C. Walpole, s05 Montgomery street, Friday night. MT. Walpole stated that inc thieves took a small savings bank containing s5.I0 and some old English coins, which he prized highly. Also a pair of shoes were stolen.