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The Washington herald., 1913-01-12

speaker at the convention who would
have a thing or two to say IL any one
called upon him-a young fellow whose
name was Bailey. a newcomer In Texas
He proposed that both of them call upon
him. When the convention became dead
locked the farmer yelled for Bailey"
The ganglinE, long-haired youth in the
frock coat and SLOUGH hat to whom he
had given the lift" rose to his feet.
lowered above the crowd. and began an
Grafton that thrilled an audience to
whom he was a stranger. The result
was that he was offered the nomination.
but he declined II and remained loyal to
the man In whose behalf he had spoken.
The stampeded convention showed the
nomination upon him, but he declared
that he was not yet twenty-five years
old, and could not accept. When IL was
discovered that he was so near twenty
five that he would have been Of consti-
tutional age in time for the beginning Of
the term he became a hero In politics
and a party leader. His reward came
soon and he has been in Congress as a
member OF the House and Of the Senate
since that time.
A half dozen years ago the Washing
ton correspondent OF the New York Times
wrote a book under the title Party
Leaders OF the Day." in which he said OF
Senator Bailey:
NJ is not merely to bis ability that
he Senators pay tribute. They pay II
also TO his character: to the tremendous
sincerity of the man. and to his dead
level loyalty to his own convictions.
Nothing on earth could induce Bailey
to support a measure he did not think
right. He is incapable OF taking an at
titude on a public question for the sake
OF playing politics"
That paragraph was written when Cor
man was upon the brink of his grave and
Bailey was the looming Democrat in the
The Washington herald., 1913-01-12
Old Woman an EmbexxIer.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Dondon. Dec. 2s.-Frauds Of over s.. 900
the result of stock exchange specula-
tons. were alleged at Ulster Assize.
against Sarah Hull. of Mora, Ulster, q
subpostmistress, and for twenty-three
years a office servant. She first of
all lost $500. her life savings. and then
embezzled savings bank money in the
hope of recovering her losses. Sentence
was deferred.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-12

method Of sterilization Of individuals by
means Of the veins Of their hands has been dsvel-
opcd by an Italian scientist
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

WIN was Yesterday "A bust
ness visitor at West Alexander.
Mrs. j. &. \icOls and daughter. Of Elm
Grove. were social visitors at Pitts
burgI yesterday.
from - rsnair sb99ns' = 9 hbs Ssr
Garag
Mrs Fanny Beals and her two daught
ters from Indiana. are visiting relatives
here.
q W. Woods VIII have his Winton-
SiN out Of the paint shop OF the Woods
dale garage IN "a Few days.
Robert Waterhouse las accepted a
position with thu West Virginia Tract
Lon ana Electro company al their
Twelfth street Office.
Joe Ruth. 81 Ntole. was today a bust
meas visitor in Elm Grove.
Tom Burke. OF Fulton. went 70 Linton
today. he expects 90 make his future
home there
" J. Sttllwel. 81 Fourteenth street
i the proud host ~ mis- two nephews
MI Harry CreiE and William Neplio. or
HasIiia. Kansas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Benwood Briefs
Recommended for = Good Reason.

tecause thet cured him Of kidnev
ann bladder trouble. &. r. Grant. 22i,
NaNeTly -. Peoria. Ills tells tho r..
rIlt OF MS taking Foley Kidney pile
backache and congcstcd tidnc,e
Hdde M" suner intense pains Wac
always tired and noaffrg
bothered mo Took Foiev EtJnc, mi.
ana saw big Improvement after third
daY ] kept on until rnfirrIv freed
or al trouble and suffering That =
WY recommend Fofoy kidney V1ls
They cured me Thev arc ,,,t' ID,
sc'lon. quick IN results For aaIo by
Juo Coleman A so. Adv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

game Monday evening. when they de-
feated the McMechen High team by
the score Of IA to : The locals were
H. the lead throughout the entire
game and had everything their own
way The proposed game with
Bridgeport vas called on but will
likely be arranged I'm the very near
future. Candy was on the firing line
the locals In the opener and per.
formed very well and was very enec
tive with men on the bases.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Prepared Splendid proorau

The pupils Of the local High school
have prepared a special program TO
be rendered on May .. Mothers
Day The affair will be held In he
Central school building and a splen.
did program has been arranged which
viii be carried out Art exhibits Will
be held and the exhibits will show the
work done by the pupils in crayon
and water colors under the direct SUI.
pervision Of Miss Clara Brown. art
Instructor OF tho local schnnle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Rehesrssls Beina Held.

Members OF the local High school
are holding r~ehearsals each evening
Tor their play 20 be given the first Of
next month In the auditorium ~ the
Central school building on Water
street The play was 10 have been
given April 4. but was postponed due
~ tho flood The play is entitled.
O Plymouth Rock. and is in the
nature Or a musical Cantata. The
proceeds Of tho affair will 20 10 the
baseball team for Tho coming season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
West Virginia Traction e
Electric Company and City &
Suburban Gas Compsny's av.
thorized pay stations:

Irmpanv's Office. corner 18Th &
Chapline street. Wheeling " Va.
Rank ~ Fulton. Fulton. W Va.
the First National hank. Elm Grove.
West Virginia.
State Rank ~ Elm Grove Elm
Grove. West Virginia.
Pay your electric Light. water anc
gas bills az The most convenient ia,
station. G n JUNKINS. Treasurer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

\ lecture VIII be given at the Triadel-
phia NJ. +. church Friday. April Is. Ivy
Rev. II. l. Reid. subject 81 the lecture:
Love. Courtship and Marriage. All
those wishing 10 know anything about
matrimony are requested TO attend.
Refreshments Will Ice serve at the close
of the lecture.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
System Out OF Order.

Several o. the fire alarm boxes arc
entirely out Of order over the city
and AL citizens are requested TO use
their telephones in case ~ fire. as
vel las the boxes for fenr they do not
work Men will get to work on the
system today and will probably have
oil In good order In a few DAYS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

a horse and wagon belonging n tho
I nited Dairy Company went over tho
bank along Harmony Hill near the
office ~ tho Riverside works yester.
day obout noon. but neither the horse
was injured or the wagon damaged
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

Yes TIE heroine is a married
wuman.
oh. ! know And falls In love vitr
another man
No. That the original mart 81 10
The play shows married To- he = sacred
tIn' some eople take seriously
and get a rroi heal - happiness out ~
e. "-Tst-o.t Free Press
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Rumnrdner Trial

The trial OF David ~BuIngardner was
arraigned before Squire SeiOert yester-
day evening. He Piled guilty To a charge
OF assault and was taxed as and costs
and released with u severe lecture.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
BENWO0D
Held 20 Grand Jury.

Frank Munyn. the local Slav. who
vas arrested by Officer Scully. a few
days ago. on a charge Of shooting in.
side the city limits and then after
wards arrested on a charge OF viOlat
Ing the pistoltoting law. vas given a
preliminary hearing before Squire
Paul Reidel yesterday afternoon and
held under a 500 bond 10 await the
action 81 the next grand jury. NOt
having the necessary bond he was
taken 20 the county Jail ~ Mounds.
Vile yesterday evening % await the
action % the grand jury.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
An Informal Dance.

IN informal dance Will be gwen IN
. = Kraft hail. AZ Triadelphia Thursday
evening Of this week by Two prominent
YOUNG men OF that place. An excellent
dance Program has been prepared and
music will be furnished by \oltes or
ahe.tra. OF wheeling
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
TrtnwAy Arches.

Large arches have been quit for the
conveyance OF the ucket from the top
or Reymann's hill TO the h. & y. tracks
east or tunnel No. ]. by the Wheeling
Limestone company. This company
Will put out on an average OF from two
to three cars or crushed limestone II day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
d Rubmittsd.

:. s. JACOBS yesterday submitted the
report OF the schools or the rriadelphia
district for the month of March. They
% per cent OF the attendance. Tardy
marks Tor the month of March. l9l
perfect attendance. 41O pupils.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Pie Social.

The Peters Run school will give
"a pie social Friday and AN interesting
time IL anticipated by a number az
young people. who have planned To- at
tend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

Run road will be the first to receive
me improvements and will be paved
TOT about two miles from the subway.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Margaret
Howard Will take place this afternoon
from the family residence at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Fields. or the First Christian
church. will o~fficiate. lnterment will be
in the Peninsula cemetery. Mrs. How
ard died following three years affect
ion with tuberculosis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Start Work Som

Work will be started shortly on tho
sj0.O00 improvements N the roads Of
U Mon district The bonds have been
sold 10 the Mutual Savings Bank. o.
wheeling. and tho contract for the
improvements vii he let by the coun.
~ . IN n short time The BoRga
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Wheeling Paxk LEASED.

The Philadelphia Amusement Com
pany has leased Wheeling park from
the West Virginia Traction and Electric
company from n TO nve years. Many
improvements will be made. The swim
ming POOL was started today also the
Scenic hallway and coaster were ex-
amlned by the new company. II 10 stat
ed they Will hire l20 men IN the work OF
reconstruction
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

The bridge spanning Boggs Run.
which was washed out by tho recent
food. Is being replaced by the city
street commissioner and will soon be-
completed The iron Eirders under
the bridge we're not damaged and al
remained 20 be put IN plare was tho
boards Vhtch g. rapidly being done
The bridge Will he ready 70 cross
over b. noon today
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
Treas

VII. Wise. or ElmWoUu. received a
large shipment OF imported trees and
shrubs. lie also has nired a land scope
gardner from New York to do the work.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16
OUT.TRE-PIKB
Automobile Sold.

r. ID. Leonard. OF Washington. Pa.
purchased u Vulcan Roadster from '"rne
Elm Drove Motor sales Co." He traded
y 1910 model Moons car In on the new
vulcan. The Moons car has travelled
lVOo miles and came in from Washing
ton. Pa. last night In good condition.
II 10 their intention ~ overhaul 10 and
make rent car out or IL.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

ne horse was thrown against tho
nigh board fence and the wagon mar.
'lally upon n. hut after 2 few mo
hlehts work on the part Of the driver
ana a few persons. both were gotten
upon the road and went their wav as
u no accident had happened.
eenwood Briefs.
foIice court was a complete blank
last evening as no arrests had bean
made during the night.
The employees OF the lower mills
VIII receive their regular hi month";
pays this afternoon.
Mrs. Mary HALEY. who has haeu
confined 10 her home on Water streof
WIN an Illness. Is improving nicely
hoIderman Bros. are making good
on the removing Of ahc mud
u debris left by the recent flood
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-16

Local Lsds Mn
TIE local HiFh school baseball
team played and won Tho opening
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18
IRON MOUNTAIN
TO START train
SERVICE TODAY
Interrupted Several Weeks Ago the
Road wiz Resume Usual
Schedule Today.

The Iron Mountain has announced
that it will have its first passenger
train into Cairo from Thebes this
morning inaugurating again the
service that was interrupted wnen
The high water submerged the tracks
at several places on the main line
The train will leave Thebes at Z
o'clock this morning and arrive
here at 3 o'clock instead of the
usual hour. The same train will
depart from the depot at Fifteenth
street at o'clock this afternoon.
The Iron Mountain in putting its
trains into Cairo :o- .he first time
In most three weeks Is to make the
trip from Gorham over its own
tracks to Fayville, thence to Tamms
over the c. and Z. I. line and to
Cairo over the NJ. and O road.
Freight Service is to be resumed
via the same route a train being
due at III a. m. and depart an hour
or so later
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18
Are Colds Catching?

1t IS claimed that most colds arc
catching as measles and that one
should avoid the association of any
one who has cold Never permi.
anyone who has cold to kiss your
child Avoid crowded cars and
poorly ventilated sleeping rooms.
Then when you take a cold get rid
of 1t as quickly as possible. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy used as d.
reete1 will enable you to throw it
of quickly and permanently. That
preparation always cures and .
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all dealcrs.-Advt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18
NOTICE OF AWARDING CON.
TRACT.

For the improvement OF Hol-
brook avenue, in the City of Cairo.
Illinois, from the north line
of Twenty-first street to the north
line cs Charles street, in said City Of
Cair,. consisting of the construction
upon the said Holbrook avenue, in
the center thereof, from the north
line of Twenty-first street to the
north line of Charles street, In said
City OF Cairo, OF vitrified brick
pavement of the width of forty (40D
fe1t, with a combination concrete
curb and gutter on both sides Of said
brick pavement, at the outside edges
of said brick pavement, and with
natural limestone marginal curbs
set on both sides of said Holbrook
avenue, at all unpaved street inter-
sections, at the outside edges OF said
brick pavement and between the In
side edges OF the gutter-flags OF said
curb and gutter as extended around
and out to the lot line on both sides
VI ediu dscnuCp ~ batQ III
paved street intersections, and con-
sistIng of the construction upon the
said Holbrook avenue OF brick catch
basins and supplying cast-iron traps
and cast-iron covers therefor, and
consisting Of building up and repair.
ing the seven (7) brick manholes
now In the said Holbrook avenue and
supplying cast-iron rings and cast
iron covers therefor, and consisting
Of the construction in the said Hol-
brook avenue. from the brick man
hole, located at the intersection OF
Holbrook avenue and Twenty-first
street, in the Twenty-first street
sewer to the brick manhole. located
A the intersection Of Holbrook ave-
| nue. ana Charles street, in the Char.
les street sewer. Of = vitrified tile
pipe sewer, with vitrified tile pipe
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18
LEAGUE PRESIDENT
NOTIFIED OF CAIRO
INTENTION TO STAY
Concluded from page -

same regardless of whether Paducah
is in. Do not understand me II
mean that Padueah would not be a
valuable asset to the Kitty" Dr.
Rassett told the News Democrat yes
terday 4 woald rather see this city
in the league than any other in Ia.
entire circuit Il is for that reason
! came down to see what progress Is
being made. There are two other
cities who want berths in the Kitty
and unless Paducah is among the
Kittens this year Washington, Ind
and Bowling Green will be. How
ever. since Cairo does not care to be
IN unless Paducah comes in the
league may be cut down to six Clubs
il was reported in Hopkinsvillt
that Paducah had been washed away
by the Ohio river food. am glad
TO find conditions such as they are
everything shipshape. But If Padu
cab Is not in the league this season
you will have hard time proving tc
the outside world that the food wa
not the cause Of your deciding to
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18

"Y" branch house connections placed
in the said sewer on both sides there
of at distances twenty-five (25) feet
apart. between street crossings. and
with vitrified tile sewer pipe laid
from each "Y" branch house connec.
ton. on each side of said sewer, to
point ten (10) feet from the street
line on each side Of the said Hol-
brook avenue.
Public notice Is hereby given that
the Board of Local improvements OF
the City OF Cairo, II inois. has award
ed the contract for the improvement
of Holbrook avenue, In the City of
Cairo. Illinois, from the north line
of Twenty-first stree, to the north
line of Charles street, consisting of
the construction upon the said Hol-
brook avenue, in the center thereof,
from the north line of Twenty-first
street 10 the moth line of Charles
street. in said City of Cairo, of
vitrified brick pavement. of the
width of forty (40) feet, with a
combination concrete curb and gut
ter on both sides OF said brick pave
ment. at the outside edges OF said
brick pavement, and with natural
limestone marginal curbs set on
both sides of said Holbrook avenue,
at all unpaved street intersections.
at the outside edges of said brick
pavement and between the inside
edges Of the gutter-fags of said curb
and gutter as extended around and
out to the lot line on both sides OF
said Holbrook avenue. at said un-
paved street intersections. and con-
sisting of the construction upon said
Holhrook avenue of brick catch
basins 'and supplying cast-iron
traps and cast-iron covers therefor,
and consisting OF building up and
repairing the seven t7) brick man
holes now in the said Holbrook ave-
nue. and supplying cast-iron rings
and cast-iron covers therefor, and
consisting of the construction In
the said Holbrook avenue, from the
brick manhole, located at the inter-
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18

Fowler and j j. Russell about the
measure this morning and they all
assured ME their hearty cooperation.
Our mutual friend. Mr. Russell,
said that he was for anything that
Cairo waved. thought the city is
entitled to the fund but hesitated
about saying that such a large sum
could be secured
Trusting that you will find it con-
yenient to come to Washington and
with kindesf personal regards, am.
Very truly yours.
RPH-sL r. p. HILL.
Alderman Kelly also raised his
voice in extoling the work OF Mayor
Parsons IN behalf OF Cairo and the
many extraordinary improvements
that had been inaugurated and car.
lied to completion during Mr.. Par
cons ineumbeney of the office in
he past eight years.
AT the conclusion OF Alderman
Kelly's remark Mayor Parsons took
the floor and expressed his apprecia-
tion OF the tributes paid him saying
that he felt proud to have always
had an unanimous council with him
turing his eight years as mayor Of
Cairo when momentous questions O.
public policy were involved.
This concluding the business of
he meeting an adjournment was
taken.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18

S25o,000 for the improvement OF tho
'evee system.
Attorney Leek further stated that
Mr.. Parsons was still laboring in
behalf OF Cairo and in the further
ince of the plan to elevate the levee
system to sixty feet by having the
Federal government raise it's appro-
oriation from $25o.000 to $500, 900
had written our congressman, Hon.
T. = Hill. from whom in reply he
had received the following.
Washington. ID. G.. April 7, 1913.
Hon. George Parsons,
Mayor. Cairo, Illinois:
Dear Mr. Parsons.
! have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of yeiIr letter of the Sd inst.
and am glad, indeed, that Cairos
levees are likely to Withstand tSe
iigh water.
| greetlys appreciate your kind
letters and kilograms and the fact
that you ha7Ts so kindly kept me
posted on the situation there.
As regards ~eele proposed appro-
priation for $500 OO will state that
would like very much 70 see such
I bill pushed through Congress for
The Cairo levees
My Secretary informs me that you
make frequent trips East and as.
with Congress now~fn session, 1t il
impossible for me to go home before
adjournment. wouIi like very
much to have conference with you
at an early date.
We could talk over the matter at
length and with other members, too,
ana decide on a general pan of ac-
ton for the proposed bill and also
he accessibility of bringing on a
sommittee of citizens. as you did
asst year. to testify at the hearings
m the measure.
No one knows rs to how general
he scope of legislation will be at
this session but think such meas
IRE as proposed by you, could likely
se considered.
talked With congressman Il n
Williams. l. 2. str.aver.. H. r.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18

section OF Holbrook avenue and
Twenty-frst street, In the Twenty
first street sewer, to the brick man
hole located at the intersection of
Holbrook avenue and Charles street.
in the Charles street sewer. OF VT
rified tile pipe sewer, with vitrifcd
tile pipe "Y" branch house cohnec-
tons placed in the said sewer on
both sides thereof at distances
twenty-five t25) feet apart, between
street crossings, and with vitrified
tile sewer pipe laid from each "Y.
branch house connection, on each
side of said sewer. TO a point ten
(10) feet from the street line on
each side of the said Holbrook ave-
nue., in said City of Cairo, under.
Ordinance No. 276 of said City of
Cairo, adopted August 29th A. d.
1912, and approved August 30th, A.
d. 1912, to Roy l.. vii iams, at and
for the sum of Twenty Seven Thous-
and. Two Hundred and Eighty Four
Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents
(s27,284.87), with the understand
ing that the gravel and sand shall be
screened and separated before the
same Is mixed with the cement. sub-
ject, however to the right OF, "a &c
owners of a majority of the froatage
of the lots and lands upon the said
Holbrook avenue. or their agents, to
elect to take the said work and anter
into a written contract to dosa the
whole of said work at ten t10) per
ventum less than the said price at
which the same has been awarded
to the said Roy L. Williams within
the time and in the manner required
by law in such cases made and pro-
vided
Dated at Cairo, Illinois this 18th
day OF April, A. D. 1918.
GEORGE PARSONS.
President of the Board OF Local I'm
provements Of the City Of Cairo.
Illinois.
Attest: ERNEST WORKMAN,
Secretary of said Board.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-04-18
ELK's NOTICE.

regular meeting of Cairo Lodge
No. 651, B. P o. Elks will be held
Friday, April 18th, at p. m. sharp.
At this meeting the newly elected
officers will be installed and several
applications balloted on. All mem
hers are requested to be present.
GEORGE PARSONS,
Exalted Ruler.
attest:
HERBERT c. STEINEL, Secy.
4-17-2t