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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-07-10
ITTSBURG
$4,000 FIRE
Break Out in Fair De-
snt Store, Which Is
Consumed.
ROYD SUFFERS ALSO
tialB Covered by psur
ned Buildings viii 10
Rebuilt.

..,',.. ' rSbURG, Tenn, July
out in the business dis
city Thursday night at
elock and before il was
control had done in the
of $40, 900 damage. the
ent store. in which the
as Completely consumed.
This stock being about
store was owned by De-
ecently from Nashville.
partially covered by in
building was the prop
Wilson.
Aas the next heaviest
was mostly removed
ifSt. hut was badly dam
iawill be about $S. 600
Galf the loss covered by
lin Of the fire is unknown.
noticed BY Roy M. Wood
of the South Pittsburg
d at that time the flames
4 from the rear windows Of
bre and had gained such
hat it was impossible for
|snything. The building oc-
q n. Boyd was the proper
Matte Kelley, Both builds
Do rebuilt. ~
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-07-10
The Cog Of the
clara s.

til 900. Pass Keithville at 1880 and
pass under Keithville bridge at 1910.
Stop at New Boston at 80 for water;
under way at 1905. Moor for the
night at 7:40, having made SO miles.
Saturday, June 2S. Under way at
4:25. Stop at Fairfolt for gasoline
and water under way in 55 minutes.
Pass Buffalo, Iowa, at $40. Stop at
Rock Island at 1925 for mail. Start
in company with the Nellie May,
little steamer, at 2:40. Pass under
Rock Island bridge at 3:t0. Pass the
Ajax, a government working boat at
1920. Entered lock at Abs, leaving it
at 4:50, At $40 we decided that we
did not like the idea of helping the
Nellie May any further and cut it
loose from the Clara S., and went on
our way. leaving the boat behind us.
Left the canal at 535 Stopped 80
minutes to hunt for place to moor or
anchor for the night. Moored for the
night at :25.
Sunday, June 80 Under way at
4:3O. Hit some unseen rocks, but no
damage done. Pass LIE Claire at $40.
On sand bar for TO- minutes, right
opposite LIE Claire. Stop at S:I5.
Start at 10:40 and run for ten minutes
and then stopped to fix the rudder
port, which leaked. Under way at
12:15. Pass under drawbridge at 2:1O
= Lyon high bridge at 2:11. At
we are 300 miles from Newport,
- On a sand bar at 5:Ss but
- N ~ 22paer . sabula draw
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-07-10

Monday, June, 2, 1918. (Unlucky
day Stuck in the mud. The cause
is the water fell six inches during
night. Under way at $50, Onto and
right OFF of a sand bar at 800. Stop
at Louisiana at $3.50 and under way at
1885. Lose our little rowboat, when a
large steamer comes along, but find it
again. Stuck on sand bar at 10,
but off of it in FIVE minutes. Stop at
Hannibal, Mo, to mail letters at 2:05;
under way at 1886. Pass under Han
nibal bridge at 4:50. Moor for the
night at $3.50.
Tuesday, June a. Under way at
Abs. Pass lower end of Quincy at
$3.50; upper end at 6:25. Pass under
Quincy drawbridge at 6:25; pass La
Grande at s:25; Canton at 1910. Stop
at 8 100 on account Of storm under way
y at 2:45 and pass the large excursion
steamer, the g. w. Hill with load
of excursionists Moor for the night
in Fox Greek at 4:50
Wednesday June 25. Under way at
500. Weather rainy. Stop at sos
on account of rain Under way at
I2:15,. Come to lower edge of Keokuk
h2:25. Stop at Keokuk at 1855 on
n2t Of rain and stay the rest Of
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-07-10

LONE OAK HEALTH z
TON, Knicksrbocker, an
i've resort for the treatme. OF tul
cuIosis. Scientific methods Aititute
$500 feet. Ideal climate. Moderate
rates. Write for particuIae.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-07-10

/ funniest things he nold me waA -
umeration Of list of these fal
But it will profit us nothing to 60
sider them here. Let as rather re-
member his virtues, chief among
which was his never failing good hu-
NOR; that be lived long life under
hard conditions and met each day
with smile; that his optimism was
such that all with whom he came in
contact felt it's Frightening influence.
These are the things that are worth
while; these are the things that impel
me who knew him but three days. to
write this poor tribute to his memory.
| will not be able to go with him af-
ter squirrels in mulberry time but /
can profit by remembering the grace
full hospitality with which the invita-
ton was extended | will not be able
to. accept the further invitation to
f'come down bout the first Of Septem-
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-11
J. P. HINTON OF UNION FIRST 10 ANNOUNCE

sFeS5 .f
 J. P. Finton of Union township has the distinction of being the first can- didate to make formal announcement of his candidacy for a county office in the Log Cabin Democrat. In this is- sue appears his announcement for the position of tax assessor, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. MT. Finton is we'll and favorably known throughout the county, having lived here for A years. He has serv- ed for about 10 years as justice of the peace of Union township, the only po- litical office he has ever sought or held. He is farmer who is held in high esteem by all who know him and is we'll qualified to fill the position he seeks. He promises if elected to show no favoritism, but to give square deal to all the taxpayers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-11

Wanted-A COW with calf one month old. She must give gallons per day and not be over years old S. F. Stricklin, Greenbrier, Ark.-w1t MT. and Mrs. L. B. Atkeson re- turned today from vacation trip to northern Pacific coast points. They also visited relatives at Lewiston, Mont.
 A Selig drama, entitled "When Men Forget" showing how fame brought
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-11
J. C. DAWSON

For Sale or Rent-One good Groom house with good we'll of water on porch, outbuildings and six lots with good wire fence, in Davies & Garvin's annex. See Mrs. T. w. Allinder or phone 273-2 long rings-or phone 231.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-11
Personals

store.
 Chas. Harmon was in Little Rock last night.
 Big lace sale on at the Five and Ten Cent store.
 L. s. Dunaway went to Little Rock this afternoon.
 L. E. Moore of Searcy has entered Hendrix College.
 Robert Crow of Little Rock is in the city today.
 Mrs. w. J. Drummer is visiting in Muskogee, Okla.
 Attend the big lace sale at the Five and Ten Cent store.
 Complete stock of new Watches at inette's.-d&w1t
 Miss Myrtle Greeson is spending the day in Plumerville.
 Robert Smith returned this morn ing from Little Rock.
 Big lace sale on at the Five and Ten Cent store.
 Furnished room, for gentlemen, to rent. Phone 67.-dtf.
 B. F. Musser arrived this afternoon to enter Hendrix College
 Dr. J. w. Conger returned this morning from Little Rock.
 Miss Ethel Millar departed this morning for Muskogee, Okla.
 J. A. Carter, Flour and Feed Two doors south of postoffice.-w2t
 k. I. Markham has returned from abusiness trip to Little Rock. 'J. H. Lincoln is transacting busi- ness in the capital city today.
 For Rent or Sale.-A residence. See John Hartley, phone 1O2. dtf
 Boarders Wanted Cottage Hotel, 422 N. Front St., P. R. Hodge. If
 See Robinette's large stock of Watches before you buy.-d&w1t
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Adams are spending the day in the City of Roses
 Miss Mabel Irvine of Little Rock arried this morning to enter Hendrix College.
 Try sack of ALFALFA LASS: good for horses and cattle. J. S. Car ter.-d2t
 Free, with each five-cent pencil tab let, a good lead pencil. White Drug Co.-d5t-30O
 For Sale-Household and kitchen furniture at bargain. D. w. Lewis, no Prairie street.
 Miss Bennie Robins returned this afternoon from a visit with friends in Ashley county.
 Free, with each 1O-cent pen tablet. a good ~-pen staff and pen. White Drug Co.-d5t-3OO
 We will call for and deliver your shoes and harness repair work. c. V. Douglass. Phone 385.-d3t-299
 We will call for and deliver your shoes and harness repair work. c. V. Douglass. Phone 385.-d3t-299
 We will call for and deliver your shoes and harness repair work. c. V. Douglass. Phone 385.-d3t-299
 Mrs. J. M. Jackson returned this afternoon from Little Rock, where she has been guest of relatives.
 I still take orders for the Spirella corsets, no other corset will give that perfect form. Mrs. w. B. Hines.
 For. Sale-Nice 5-room house; large lot; fine garden; 1-2 block north of public school. See J. D. Dunaway. If
 Miss Roxie Clark has departed for v
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-11

tragedy into the life on an artist, will be the paramount attraction at the Grand tonight.
 Miss Pauline Newborn left this morning for Little Rock and Hope. where she will visit friends for a week before going to Louisville, where she will teach school.
 Society drama night at the Ark way. This is a good one.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
THAW DECLINES
TO GO ON STAND
IN CRAFT CAST
Probe Committee Will Not Attempf
to Make Him Testify
in Case.

New York, Feb. 27.-Having re
fused 10 testify before Gov. sulzer'
committee in inquiry at the Matt a
wan state hospital today, Harry X
Thaw will be given no further op-
'portunity to tell what he knows con
cerning the recent efforts to bring
about .his release Tn committee
made this announcement tonight a.
ter a conference with the governor
with whom they conferred upoi
their arrival from Matteawan. Has
ha committee decided to question
fhaw In Albany q court order prob
II would have been necessary t
esurs his temporary release fron
Matteawan. Chairman Carlisle ex
pressed a doubt rs 10 tho power Q
the committee 70 order him to ar
near at the capital
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
Relative to Candidacy for Re-
election to Jobs They Now
Hold in Organization.
BELIEVES MEN ARE INNOCENT
Who Were Convicted in Recent
Dynamite Conspiracy Trials and
Looks for Vindicstion.

Indianapolis, Feb. 81. Samuel M.
Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor. held confer
ence with Frank NJ. Ryan and eight
others, officials of the International
Organization OF Bridge and Struc-
tural Workers, who were convicted
at the recent dynamite conspiracy
trials here.
Precautions we're taken to make
the conference secret and a. guard
was placed at the door and only
those who could show the proper
credentials were admitted to the
conference.
Gompers later declined to make
known any of the reasons or facts
connected with the meeting, but he
expressed the belief that all Of the
thirtv-thre men convicted as con-
spirators in the Mcnamara plot were
innocent He said lie told the men
at the conference that he was con-
fident that the u s. court of APP
peals would grant new trials to the
men.
Ryan, who received sentence OF
seven years and who presided over
the session, is a candidate for re-
election To the presidency Of the or
ganizatiufi Several days ago when
the announcement that he would he
a candidate for reelection to the
head Of the federation came up be-
fore the convention assembled here,
the delegates decided to defer ac.
tion until Gompert had addressed
them.
Gompers recommendation of Ryan
for the president and John T. But
Ter, of Puffalo, as vice president,
convinced the committee that they
were worthy, and it Is said that in
all probability they will be elected
to the positions they aspire in sev.
eral days.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
SECRETARY OF
/. LABOR ANNEXED
TO THE CABINET
Senate Passes Bill Creating New
Department in Official Family
Of President

Washington, Feb. 27.--The Sen
ate today passed the bill creating .
.Departm Of Labor, the chief Of
which will become an additional
member of the Presidents Cabinet
The House passed the bill some time
ago, and II is understood President
Taft viii approve the measure.
President-eleat Wilson will narnt
the first Secretary Of Labor Of thf
United States when he takes office
Organized labor has been askln'
for such a d partment for severa
years. Several naiional labor lead
ars arc candidates for the cabine
pos ton.
In addition to the secretary tn
lbtn provides for three assistant ses
| retarks, a solicitor, chief clerk an
,ther teinor employees
The bin gives the Department Q
Labor authority % collect and puh
I ish all statistics relative TO labor
authorizes the Secretary Of Labo
10 act as mediator I'M questions @
Industrial disputes or to appoin
commissioners Of conciliation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
Wind AND RAIN
STORM SWEEPS
SOUTHERNSTATES
Four Persons Killed, Many Injured
and Big Property Loss is
Reported.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 27.--Four per-
sons were XII led and number Sc
verely injured and property valued
at several hundred thousand do lars
was damaged by severe wind and
rain storm that swept over Alabama,
Georgia and Florida today.
The only known fatalities occur
red at Omaha, Ca, where three ne
groes were killed when building
collapsed and another was killed in
a similar accident at Millersvi le
Several buildings were damaged and
12' female prisoners were injured
when a number of the state prison
structures collapsed
Buildings were blown down ant
damage sustained in central Georgia
The damage in Florida and Alabam'
was slight.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
Good and Greasy !

Several Of the ffllows, having
charge Of the distribution of Fat
from the Pork Barrel are not
@toting9 fair. it is said. To some
with only one vote has been given
suits Of clothes and ten and twenty
In cash, two negro ward hcelers re-
ceiving fifty dollars In addition to
fine raiment.
Joe Jennings, q roor darkey. lab
oring hard every day in an endeavor
ito Keep tho wolf from the door
twenty-three months out Of every
twenty-four. stated TO a representa-
tive of The Bulletin yesterday after
noon as he was on his way to the
National Palace meeting, that
he had only bsen given a dime
~ the "phat candidate" for police
magistrate that morning. the ''phat
andidate" telIiaee him - come bayk
lter as he was then too busy with
he mayor and chief. but h told him
8 vote NO on Tuesday next
Joe said he was going to have his
hare Of the fiat that was 'oozing
auten dat pork barrel Of he and de
| ther boys would surs pickle 1T On
lection day" ITO knowed that
'Nub' and Bowler and cowan
ither had theirs or was going to get
It before Monday Joe said that he
controlled as many votes as either
II the three and while the good
fat" was running from the barrel
he was just going TO wade right in
and get good and greasy
Joe said all the boys was onto this
game of holding out the ''fats that
had been passed out to beat the
Commission Form and he wasn't sn-
ing TO let any one so south on him
lax dey done to Dick Taylor =
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
3AIKs AT TMBALMING,
THEN TAKES PLEDGE

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 27.--cecil
Williams, living at MiddletowD.
Del, came within an ace of being
embalmed today. Pronounced dead
hy an undertaken. he was about tc
receive an injection of the fui1
when he opened his eyes. He wa
only drunk. When his skin wa
pierced preparatory to draining hi:
heart, Williams knocked the under
taker down, jumped through a win
dow aud ran three miles. He has
taken the pledge
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
FACTORY TO COST MILLIONS

Hammond, Ind, Feb. 27.--,H. w.
Johns, Manville county manufacture
ers of asbestos products, concluded
the purchase of 125 acres of land at
Riverside, six miles west of here. A
plant to cost several millions and
employ 1000. men will be built on
the tract. A big fight is ON between
the cities of Gary. Hammond, East
Chicago and Kensington for th'
plant. The land is on the Pennsyl
vania railroad. 1t is said the rail
road company. is interested in thu
plant. The Eastern Illinois Trac
tion Company will connect the plan
with Hammond.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
JOE COLLINS DIES
AFTER YEARS ILLNESS
FROM FATAL DISEASE

Joe Collins, brother of Jack Col
Inns, the we'll known fireman of Sta
tion No. 8, died at 3 o'clock yester-
day morning at st, Mary's Inffrmary
after an illness of year. during
which time he has been a sufferer
from tuberculosis. He was As years
of age. The funeral will occur this
afternoon with services at st. Pat
rick's church, conducted by Rev. FIR.
Downey. and the interment will be
made at Calvary cemetery at villa
Ridge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
RAILROAD ARBITERS
TO PICK THIRD MEMBER

New York, Feb. 27--Alber'
Philips, third vice president Of thr
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginamen, and W. w. After
bury vice president and general
manager Of the Pennsylvania rail
road, the two arbiters selected re
.spsotirely BY the firemen and ths
railroads under the Erdman act f
pick third arbiter OF the firement
demands, will make final effort to
day 10 make the selection.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28

A "star chamber session, to,
which had been invited all the
liquor interests OF Cairo. was held
yesterday afternoon In Mayor Par
sons official residence on Washing
ton avenue, better known as the
National Palace"
Notwithstanding urgent requests
and repeated invitations, only SIX
saloon keepers out Of the sixty and
some odd in Cairo responded to ths
call for help. These six men are the
owners of five saloons. One of them.
however, attended the meeting not
knowing prior to his arrival the
reason for the invitation which had
been extended him to call at tha
captains office. Naturally this
gentleman was dsgusted .and deeply
chararined upon arrival. but stifled
his Indignation and patiently sat
there two hours.
IN addition, TO these six saloon
keepers. there were present Mayor
Parsons, Chief OF Police Egan and
Corporation Counsel 14eek.
The meeting was supposed TO be
Gin at 400 o'clock, but business
was deferred until later, with tht
expectation OF the number being
augmented. Additional calls fol
"belp9 were seidsover the telephone
| but this proved unavaillng.
Finally Attorney Leek took tbs
floor and addressed the miniaturr
meeting claiming, II II said, that III
Commission Form Of Municipal Coy
ernment is prohibition movement
lreading from a statute book in sup
Irort of his contentious, but not susi
tanning his argument from the Law
governing the Commission Form,
One of those present at the meet
ing, last night laughed and ridicnle'
| the statements made by the corpor
Iation counsel. saying that he ha'
read the law applying TO the Con,
mission Form Of Municipal Govern
lman and he challenged Mr.. Leek, {
lany other attorney, to show HI
Ianythins IN that law applying to th
salocns or any other business.
The meeting adjourned ahor
| s 30 those present at the meetin
emerging from the Palace wit
~loom and a spondeney depicted 0
their faces.
Dewey Settles Question
! The decision Of County Juds
VIM. S. Dewey end the election CON
missioners, regarding the right Of
voter to write in the name or name
of the candidate or candidates Of HI
choice for mayor and four commits
] sioners on blank ballot at the eleS
!. tion April Is in case the Commissio
e Form is adonted at the special ele'
d tion Tuesday, March I, has been tn
o means Of making sure the adoptio
4 OF the measure beyond doubt n
s matter how much money is spent b
: the opposition TO defeat it.
d Mass Meeting Tonight.
: The mass meeting at the cou'
! house tonight will witness Il
s greatest outpouring Of citizens evl
seen In Cairo.
This meeting will be addressed !
Hon. Dan Dinneen and Corporate
n Counsel James s. Baldwin
y decatur, city that has MAJ
e gigantic strides forward under 4
l. Commission Form.
al Mayor Dinneen will speak on q
practical benefits accruing TO q
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
FAILURE ATTENDS GAME OF BLUFF
Only Five Saloons Out OF IS Respond 10 an
Invitation" to Attend Star Chamber
Session at Captains 0ffice'--.Fat
Still O0zing

under this business form Of admins
tering the affairs Of municipality,
while Corporation Counsel Baldwin
will discuss the legal phases Of the
matter.
All are cordially invited to at
tend this meeting. rain or snow. and
hear talks BY two men well qualified
| by reason Of experience under the
Commission Form. relative to the
great benefits ID he sheared through
its adoption.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
its adoption

Golfers Weekly Ia recent edi-
|toral says:
Remember this phrase; The
Commission Form of Government for
States. This combination of words
expresses the idea only imperfectly;
Of the change it implies you viii
hear more soon.
"The American people have seen
too much OF efficiency In business to
continue content with monstrous In
deficiency in government
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
BuRDETr GETS PLUM.

Springfield, H., Feb. 27.--Gover
nor Dunno today appointed James
81. Burdett of Chicago. political
writer. as a member of the state
Civil Service Commission. to sue
ceed John A. Cousiey.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
CHICAGO GIRLS
ARE DEBATERS
AT WELLESLEY

Boston. Mass. Feb. 27.-Miss
Ruth Watson of 3s32 North Forty
second avenue, Chicago. and Miss
Aiethena Johnson Of 1923 fEinman
avenue, Evanston. ha,c won places
on the sophomore debating team at
Welles ey College,
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
DEADLOCK STILL
CONTINUES FOR
US. SENATORSH|P
Speaker McKiley Fails in Coup to
:. Bring About Election Of
Col. Lewis.
FRAUD AND TRICKERY CHARGED
BY Both Governor Dunno and y.
Ham, in alleged Illegal
Voting.

Springfield, Feb. 27.speaker
William Mckinley engineered a
coup in the legislature which took
the Republicans and Progressiyes by
surprise this afternoon and for a.
moment promised to be successful In
putting Col James Hamilton Lewis
in the long term. senatorial position.
AT the finish, however, the speak
er weakened and the plot failed, be-
cause on the one roll CALL Republic
cans and Progressives drifted out In
to the halls, while the roll call on
the short term was being settled
The speaker directed the secre-
tary of the Senate to call the roll
again for the long term senator.
There was an immediate uproar, but
Mckinley stuck to his program and
forced the secretary to call the Sem
ate roll. Progressives and Republic
cans refrained from answering, the
call. When the house roll was
called the same policy was carried
out there. AS a result Of the joint
session ballot the vote was 66 votes
for Lewis, Democrat; ] for Sherman,
Republican. and 4 for Bsrlyn, Social
list.
with qulvering lips the speaker
announced the vote and declared
there Is no election"
! Col. Lewis made brief statement
tonight indicating that he had no
ambition to obtain a seat in the u.
S. Senate on the strength of today S
proceedings, unless it was plain that
he is entitled to it.
II will not accept seat in tho
Senate. obtained through fraud and
trickery," he said Il have NO
claim of election to make at the
present time. Frankly. | do not
yet know what the state OF the situa-
/ ltion is. Unless It is beyond ques-
Itlon that / am entitled to seat as
a result of today's roll call, ! shall
make no claim of election"
| Governor Dunno this afternoon
ldenled knowing in advance of the
faction taken by Speaker Mckinley
in attempting to force the election
of Lewis.
The governor takes the stand tha
he should not recognize any act o
the General Assembly until 1t i
brought to his attention in regula
land official way. Therefore he vii
take no cognizance of the Senatorial
ballot of today unless officially re
lquested to do SO.
should the matter be brought t
lmy attention officially, / would oh
tain an official opinion from the at
ltorney general and any official &C
tion would be governed by that opin
ion," he said today.
'I have talked with Col Lewis re
garding the matter and his positio
! as | understand it is the same q
= mine. He will have the authorit
and precedent looked into and vii
: obtain an opinion from a competen
: legal authority to guide his action.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
SEEK INDICTMENTS IN
S5oo,ooo U. S. FRAUD,

san Francisco, Cal. Feb 27.--Ad-
difional indictments against the
eight officials and employees OF the
Western Fuel Company, awaiting
trial on charges Of having defraudad
the government. we're soagslt today
by United States District Attorney
John Z. ffeNab. It Is charged the
company defraudsd thu customs SER
vice Of nea IS $500. coo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-28
PRINCESS MARY is
To BE A BRIDESMAID

London, Feb. 2s.--Princess Mary
is to be bridesmaid at the marriage
in Berlin in July OF Ernest of Cum
berland to the Princess Victoria
Louise. the Kaiser's daughter.