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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
SOUTHERN DIVISION.

THE ONLY DIRECT LINE TO MEMPHIS,
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA At
LANTA, JACKSONVILLE, SAL s'F
VANNAH, VIUKHBURa4ss sAless
and JACKSONyIi.LE.
AIS a. m. ..The Dixie Flyer Memphis,
Nashville and Jacksonville.
3:i0 a. m. Memphis and New Orleans Limit
ed via Memphis, arriving in Memphis 1T Sis
q. m. and New Orleans 7:16 p. IN.
600 II. M. Paducah and Louisville.
S:2Oa, M, daily, Fulton, Paducah and Louis
vile Express, arriving in Fulton 1918 q. N.
Paducah II 40 a. M and Louisville 6s1b p. IN.
I::SO p. M, daily, Memphis and New Orleans
Fast Mail arriving In Memphis at 7sia p. m. and
New Orleans at 9:25 q. m.
i 80 p. m., daily, Nashville, Chattanooga and
Atlanta.
$50 pm. Memphis and New Orleans Special
arrive ID Memphis at 1880 p. m, New 0rleans
1000 a. m.
5sI5 , M. Paducah, Hopkinsville and Louis
vile.
As-For through tickets, sleeping car accom-,
modations and further information apply Ut
Illinois Central Passenger Station, Cairo, nj.
j. II. JONES, Tiki. Agt.
A. Fl. HANSON. Gen Pass. Agt. Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
Canadian RaIIwaxs.

The length of the railways In Can.
ada on June 30, 1908. was 1886 miles.
OF this 1907 miles were operated by
steam and 759 by electricity.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
P.J. PURCELL

General Insurance Agent r Fine, f Ms-
nado. Plate Glass. Office-Miller Schulz build
ing, Nos. s07-9 Washington Avenue. Telephone
rlS. Cairo Illinois.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
Knights of Columbus
Annual Outing.

Tickets to Put-in-Bay, o., and re-
turn will be on sale July 25th, Goth
and 9th, 1904, from all points on the
big Four" Cincinnati Northern X.
r., and d. & U. X. r., at half rates
Tickets will be good going on dates
of sale, and good for return leaving
Put-in-Bay, to and including August
3rd, 1904 Tickets must be executed
for return passage by Joint Agent at
Put-in-Bay.
For full information and particulars
as to rates. tickets, limits, etc, call
on Agents Big Four Route" or ad-
dress the undersigned.
j.. NJ. STONE, ELMER SMITH,
T. p. A. Cairo, Ill. T. A.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana

An ideal country for cheap
homes. Land at IS. y1U'31s
per acre; grows corn, cot.
ton. wheat. oats, grasses,
fruits and vegetables. ~ IN.
Stock ranges 10 months
In the year.
South east Missouri. Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas
are full of opportunities
the climate is mild. the soil
IL rich, the lands are cheap.
Low home-seekers' rates
about half fare--vis the. I,
Cotton Belt twice o month
First and third Tuesdays.
For descriptive literature.
maps and excursion rates.
write to
e. w. LABEAuME, a.iaa
@. p. A. and T. A.
Cotron Belt, st. Louis, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25

Gettysburg Hero 10 Dead.
Capt. Ira w. Cory, one of the heroes
of the second days battle at Gettys.
burg, Is dead at Morristown, N. J.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
DR.. NOR RISO N !,
Dsrl I'll III
Office 707 Commercial Ave.

\ X0TlfHlu1 leave GkifOs
| 1880 q. m. Daily Chicago yestibule
| Limited, arriving In Chicago at 1910 q. 10.
connecting with afternoon trains for Gil points
east and north.
ago a. IA. Daily st. Louis Night Limited
arriving In st. Louis at 7:0s a. m, connecting
at Union Station for all points west. Sleeping
cars open at 9:45 p m.
1;i5 n. m. Thebes Accommodation.
5;15 a. M, Chicago Daylight Express,
except Sunday, makes all stops between Cairo
and Chicago, arriving In Chicago at $3.50 p. m.
5.i5 a. M, st. Louis Morning Express,
except Sunday, arriving In St. Louis ut ii:M
making all stops.
1855 D. m. st. Louis Fast Mail. arriy.
ing In st. Louis at sos p. m.
1895 p. m. ChiNRgo Midday Special,
ego y. m.a)aii$ st. iouts Limited, ar
irving In stALoui&sat 7:36 p. m. con meeting Il
Union station 70 tnsas CITY, Omaha. Dem
yer, San Frssiaisc6 # all points west,
2:20 y. m. HA4 Express for Odin, FL
bingham, MattooN2 iona, Champaign, Chi
cago WIsH
8,I0 D. m. b6earcommodatic1.
9:O5 y. III. Ghicago and Eastern Ex-
press arriving in Chicago at 8:05 o. M, Indian
apolis, 7:25 Cincinnati, 10:35 a. M, Buffalo. S;zs
2; m, New York 1850 .. m. Sleeping cars to
PaSsenoers For New YORK a1tera
0ScCHSSic citiesashould betk 13 Hfnd
that the Illinois Central Is the qufck iNte
by many hours, leaving Cairo at 9:o6 b. ~ md
arriving in New York ut 7:50the second morn
Ing.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25
Baseball Players and Foo. Racersl

ITO be continued.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-25

Strictly a Savings Bank.
Interest Paid on Time Deposits nj
rats Of three per cent per annum.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

A farmer bad bad dream. lie dream.
cd that b. raised thousand bushels OF
wheat and vas happy, then he dreamed
that he sold l, for dollar bushel and
his happiness was comple,s. He then
dreamed that he sold /. To thousand
diirercat people. bushsi TO each, and
no ono paid him. This made him ,Aj
aud he n~ok.. Arousina bis wife b.
said; "I.ebeccn, ] has. had a solemn
-afnins and ! know the meaning u II,
am Roip. right 10 town aud pny the
printer tho subscription I owe him for
tho psp.r.-Er
The state herald., 1904-12-30
wsrss OF all Experiences.

Can spythiup be worse than to fee
that every minute will DO your las,
Suoh was the experience OF Mrs. =. n
Ss~sop, Decatur. Ais."tor three years,
she writes, II endured insufT,rabl. par
from indissstion, stomach and bowe
trouble. Den,b seemed in.yitsbls ~hst
doctors and sli remedies failed.At length
I was induced TO Try Electric Bitten
and tho result was miraculous. ! i'm
proved at once and now I'm completed,
recovered. For Liver. Kidney, Stomach
aud Bowel troubles Electric Bi,,ers Il
the only medicine Only Zoo. It's guar
sntssd by the Ci,y Drug Store.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

The Sunday School Christmas enter
tainmsn,s at the dinsfen, churches sat'
ufday evening we're all we'll attended ns
they always arc IN Holyoks and every
body sssmsd 10 enjoy the exercises rsry
much, 1'hs Methodist and Pfesby icriail
schools had chfistms. Trees with sou,s
tasty decorations and tho baptist had i
temple. The decorations represented
the front of temple with its porch In
aud on which were arranged tho pres
ents The representation aud dec1fst
ions were good. Each school rendered
~ appropriate and Interesting program.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
HAxTUN
Iiartun, i2 20.


Gust johnson arrived from Bertrand.
Neb, Saturday evening. lie has sold
his land near that place aud talks favor.
ably Of locating permanently ON his
claim northeast from here.
wny Powell has accepted u posi,iop
ns bf..kmRn ON III. High Line and left
Tor Hoyoks SAiufda, evening to Iepor,
Tor duty,
Last week was AN exceptionally busy
week for all lines of business In this
burg. Prosperity In evidenced by the
lprg. sales Of holiday goods and also by
the fact that nearly every community OF
any imporisno, enjoyed the pltAsurr Of
having Christmas trees aud appropriate
exercises 10 conuection herewith. At
this place the school house was filled to
oycfiiowiDg Saturday evening with poo
pie wh. enjoyed the entertainment and
Christina, gifts which wore abundan,ly
provided Tor the occasion.
Al,a Gray aud Bertha Marlin were
married At tho homo oi tho groom" par
,nia Mr. aud Mrs. Ira Cray on chri1t
mas day Hsv. Say y~sll officiating, Alva
having grown 70 manhood IN this ,ioini.
y IL known 20 all and has hoat Of
ffienJa. The bride In an altfsotiy,
young lady Who has NON tho friendship
ot all who bsyo mad. her scquain,snc
during th. short iime she has resided
IN this vicinity Mt and Mrs. Gray will
make their home on = farm north from
town. The writer extends hoe, wishes.
iias,nn IN 10 have church building
In the near future, W. basc tho pre-.
dic,iop on tho ground tbnt Il the talk
Va have heard lately counts Tor any
thing. and We believe II does, commo.
dious church building will soon bs y
reality In this place. Nos,do something
To help tho good cause along.
Thomas Eicbelberper arrived Tuesday
evening abd Ia Waiting With his brother
and sister n, this place.
Mrs. J. q. povell and MA Dora
Bl,stope took tie train fof Sterling
Tuesday evening.
You will hest from lie nfain next year.
NstFit Bitt.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
To Whom II May Copc.rn..

All persons who have claims ssainri
tho Phillips County Far Association
vii please leave them nj tho bank with
the treasurer Of tho association by Dec.
3lst, ns the annua. meeting Of the stock
holders sill be on Saturday. Jan. Z, 1896.
All who wish To donate their premiums
To the association please notify tn. SEQ.
Rotary M the rsoeip's are much les. than
the expense. q. Il. Olmst.d, SEQ.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

The cold wave struck us Sunday night
rhs coolest weather Of the two days was
only below zero but what the cold
wave lacked in cold 1t mnd. mp Ia wind
aud for two days aud nights I, was any
ihing hut pleasant facing tho north
vester.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

We are requested by u number of farm
srs 10 announce that = meeting of farm
err viii be held a, the court house on
Saturday Dec. n. u, y. m, Tor tho pur,
poss Of organizing with view Of hold
ing n farmers institute. Every farmer
Ia tho county IL invited 10 attend,
The state herald., 1904-12-30
rhas rhresss.s MeaAasAe

That ThrssstsG 0eaaaehe
Would qaickly leave you. u you used
DR. Kings Nss Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their matchls.s
msrt for siek aud nervous headaches
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only ~ cents, monsy back
10 no, cured. Bold BY the City Drug
bsoss.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Dozens Of people sfo interested In Get
ting tho letter II" In viRor and Mfs
wm. wsshbufp ~ss successful and 10
cured u ei0 Silver Ten s., which has
been on exhibition a, zinRs's where shs
purchased tho vieor A nice premium
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Judge W. u. kslscy went TO Denver
las, week and probably took a baud
In helping the democratic leaders handle
tho political troubles growing out VI the
recent election aud the o5n,sninR of tho
legislature next "Wednesday
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Ray Zimmerman came down Saturday
from Boulder where he la attending
school at the State Univcrsity to spend
tho holiday vacation with his parents IN
Uolyuka.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHILDREN

To the Holyoke Hotel IN dolyoke
where DR.. snpero, the we'll known eye,
ear, no'e and throat specialist. will sx'
amino their eye. aud yours FREQ, Friday
and Saturday. Jan. 10th aud 2lst.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

NJ A Norton formerly of osmond Mob.
~ visiting his daughter. Mrs Lint Of
Holyoke. Mr. Norton Is au attorney OF
several ysars practice in Iowa and No
braska.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Bring il yonr hides will pay yon
tho highest maikc, price Tor the sane
No hides cents. No. hides 4 ceptr
Peter Penuer, \
The state herald., 1904-12-30

A farmers Institute bs. boen Organic
ed at Mctoot. Neo. Al institute will
To held tbers 10 the pcar future and
speakers from diiIsren, psfts Of the
state have been secured.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
DR.. K, C.. SAPERO

Eye, ear, noss and throat specialist,
OF Denver, will pgain DO IN Holyoks,
Jan. Goth aud 2lst at tho holyoks Hotel.
Consultation snd examination for glass
- free.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mrs John Crowpcr who had been vis
iting in Holyoke Tor the past week TO
turned to her home in uoldrege las,
night.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

do not forget that tomorrow, Sntur.
day, is the date Of the meeting to orga,
uize for a farmers institute.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mira. Withorbee Of Chicago Is Visiting
the families OF her sons Lee and l. g. OF
Holyoke. shs is on her say to Callfor
mia TO spend the winter with q son.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

We have received line OF VIM. Rog
era quadruple plated sllver ware suit
able for holiday gifts.
l2.3) q. Il. & Il. A. Sterner.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Ths ice on the skating rink has been
good this week and the boys and girls
have had some tne sport.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Miss Cora Kelsey entertained u mum
Der OF her friends last eveDiug nj her
home IN nolyoks. A very enioyabi.
evening is reported.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Notice 10 tho Stock holders of Phillips
County Fair Association.
Thcr. will 10 q meeting of the stock
holdefs of III. ASSOCIATION Saturday. Jan
7. 1905, n. /. o'clock. to elect officers for
tho ne,t year and transact such other
business as may come before tho meet.
ing. q. u. Oinst.d. Sec.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Conductor Brace returned to Holyoke
Thursday from few weeks run on the
Guernsey line.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Professor Dow left Hoiyoke Saturday
for wray 10 join Mrs. Dow and daughter
IN = visit with friends during the holiday
VACATION Of school.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mrs. Charles Crnmer has public sale
billed for next Tuesday Jan. Ord at her
home miles sonth Of Hol,
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Ifyou -lsh a picture Of your home in
Holyoke or on tho ranch call on j. "
Lint Of Holyoke who is prepared TO do
good ~ofk nj tensopabl. prices.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Rev. o. s. Gard will preach at the
HsrgreAves school house next Sunday
afternoon.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Holyoke, Colo., Doc. 20, 1904.
To tho Trade,-
In tho month just closod you have
favored me with the largest business
OF tho year, in fact, the largest In
tho history OF my business, and take
this opportunity to thank you for your
loyal support and cordially solicit u
continuance OF the same.
During my absence tho old force as-
slated by D.H.rreoman, Will serve you
faithfully ns OF yore and trust your
relations may be tho most pleasant.
Trusting that my ''absonce may mako
tho trade grow stronger,' and Wishing
YOU one and all prosperous and happy
New Year. remain,
Very truly yours.
Q. @. ZlNGG.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

FcR SALE-A RooG ,rarter of land in
Frontier county, Nebraska, nJu i... - -.
Indianolh. Peter Penner.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Do you want = quarter OF beef. II
you do call a, tie city market md ge,
prices. Cssh paid for hides and poultry.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

j. d. Barker returned Wednesday
from McCook where he had beon visit.
ing.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

When you are IN need OF Shoes go tc
q Z. 4 r. A. Sterner's and get prices.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

FINER weather could not have been
asked for than Christmas day at Hol.
yoke.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Ny method OF selling land will bring
buyers for Colorado farms. II viii bssr
investigation. Write for particulars.
HoRAca 0KAsr, Hsist Bldg, Kansas
CITY, No.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
IA D. onnRon sElyloEs

Morning aubitst, "iaoob'a Vision"
Evening subject, "'lba Bread Of dfen,
Price" rou nte Invited 10 alisnd.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mrs. c L Sterner was called to Hol
drege las, evening by a telegram Hnnoun
cling serious sickness OF her father.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
Irwin Bros. will pay the highest price
Tor grain aud oil kinds OF stock.
EYE EAR. NOSE And InRoAI.

DR.. Sspero, the Denver specialist, will
AGAIN 10 In uolyoks Of the holyoks ho'
tsi. Jan. Goth and 2ist. Consultations
aud sxsmination for slsssss free.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

For repairing watches and clocks go
to Z. W. Dearcup at the City Drug
Store.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Buy your Boots aud Shoes at A. I.
O'Connor's. II
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Harry and Francis Grout came dowr
from Sterling last Friday TO spend
few days with friends IN Holyokc.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mrs. +, U. Shaw and Children spent
the holidays with friends in Wymore
Neb.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Mr.. Arnold OF Lamar, Neb., shipped a
car OF hogs from Holyoke Wednesday
night.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

For Glass aud Semi Porcelain ware e,
to Q. 4. 4 X. A. Sterners.
The state herald., 1904-12-30

Job work that you can be proud o
promptly done nt this office.
The state herald., 1904-12-30
Over 5000

Patients frosted In Colorado. A large
stock OF glasses and artificial eyes on
hand. A large portion Of headaches,
hystcria, insomnia, chorea tSt. VitDe
Dance), nervous prostration, epilepsy
and other nervous conditions are caused
by eye strain. The removal oi the cause
effects permanent euro. II you re-
quire treatment for diseus.a OF the eye,
ear, nose or throh.. II you need glasses
scientifically fitted, call early. Those
unfortunate aud unable to pay will re
ceive medical and surgical treatment
tree.
Over 100 Patients in
Holyoke and Vicinity.
have been coming to Holyoks Tor
three years regularly.
No charge for consul
tation and examination
for glasses.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
A Lavish Duchess

There is no reason to doubt the reports
the extravagant expenditures Of the
ichess Of Roxburghe, in London, in
ying presents for her titled husband
Id MS army Of relatives. Her Christmas
Is are said TO represent, not a com
ltable fortune, but a fortune large
ough to yield an income of 10000 a year
Invested in securities paying per cent
IS the most sought after customer in
British metropolis today, because, un-
e the average English genuewoman.
e does not ask for long credits, but in
is on paying spot cash-which is an
Placement as well as a delight to the Lon
n tradesman, who usually charges four
Ices in the expectation of losing three
arters OF his due. Cost does not enter
to the calculations of the Duchess. Any
ing that strikes her fancy is ordered inn
sdaately. A tiny sunburst Of inhnitesi-
al diamonds and rubies tagged at $40
}. was one of the trinkets she bought re-
|ntiy from a French jeweler who caters
families Of position. His profits on the
4 rcnases Of his distinguished patron are
ID to be sufficient for him to retire from
I,siness, but his shlngle will hang out
long as a Duke or a Duchess remains
ith cash TO burn.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
About Gems

rom very ancient times the belief has
n held by gem lovers that a, certain
m of life resided in the sparkling
stalls which are so highly priced. and
5e been particularly inclined TO credit
diamond. the pearl and the ruby with
ange susceptibility to outside mhu-
.,e.
man bought pearl necklace for his
e. 1t began to lose color and sheen
er a week or two. The man in disgust
k the necklace back and demanded
~ he had been put Off with such poor
fcimens.
The pearls are night enough" replied
jeweler; "but 81 IS evident that at
sent your wiAe cannot wear pearls next
her skin. Let her maid wear them for
ew weeks. They will then recover.
he experiment. was tried and the pearls
uaned their lustre.
iubies. at times. lose color. Long ex-
sure TO strong light lis the chief predis-
sing cause. jewelers. know this, and
yer leave valuable rubies in their win
VS. for any length of time.
,;meralds and sapphires suffer in SIM
r fashion. Long Imprisonment in dark
IS and warmth are the best cures for
S of color.
lost gems are THE better for an occa-
nal wash. But not with soap. They are
be bathed In clear, soft, lukewarm
ter, and afterward dried in lockwood
Hdust.
Pearls and opals last worse than any
per gems and are most Of all subject &c
EQUATIONS Of brilliancy and color.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
SPORTING NOTES

Forfeits have bene posted for the Mar
tin Duffy-Hugo Kelly maach in Chicago.
President Kilhiea, OF the Boston Ameri-
cans. has secured new lease OF seven
years on the Huntington avenue grounds.
Tommy Feltz, OF New York. was giyer
the decision over George Murray, OF Lynn
In a l5-round boxing contest before ia.
Tammany Athletic Club. Boston, Monday
might.
Jimmy Britt is OF the idea that ne can
defeat Young Corbett when they come TO.
gether in San Francisco IN February. Hs
expects 70 use the blows he used on Erne
with a little variation and a few add.
lions.
"snowbair" Edward snowden) quit in
the fifth round OF what was scheduled
for a 15-round bout at catch weights with
Young Peter Jackson. before the Hudson
Athletic Club, OF Baltimore. Monday
might. In thar round jackson got IN some
stout body blows. which seemed 10 annoy
Snowden greatly.
The Michigan University footban team
turned over $4,000 profits to the Athletic
Association from last falls games.
Afrloander. the champion 3-year-old
colt OF ahe season and the greatest indi-
wdual winner among the thoroughbreds
is turned out daily during the fine weather
In big lot at the Gravesend track. In
his gall0ps and romps he goes aionp
smoothly and does not show the least
trace OF lameness.
McChesney Is wintering at the Graves.
end track Il Is the first complete res
the Western champion has had in over
a year. An last winter he was IN train.
ing al the Crescent city Jockey Clul
course Since his retirement he has hn.
ed out considerably in the fanks and
quanters and is now a very robust horse
He Will be entered in all the big handi
caps this year.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
FIRE COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS
Bank Directors EIected-Scarlet Fexer
Prevalent Among Newark
Children.
Special to the Evening Journal.

Newark, Jan. 1.-THE Acna Hose.
Hook and Ladder Company held its an
nual meeting a few days since. The COM
lpany is in a fiourshing condition. The
following officers were elected; S. b.
Herdman. president; Edward McPike,
vice-preSdent; II. 3. Wright, treasurer;
f. n. Luton. secretary; II. A. Roach,
fire recorder; George r. Powell chief; c..
IT, Durnall. first assistant; James Me-
Keon, second assistant; A. Sad.er. pipe
man; assistant pipemen, Wilmer HILL
Harrison Gray, Elmer Ellison. Frank
Walker, VIM. Renshaw; directors. Thomas
Riley, Joseph 3. Luton, Charles p.
Steele DR.. Walt Steel and BENJAMIN
Campbell.
The following directors and officials Of
the National Bank We're elected at the
annual meeting held Monday; Directors.
IS. N. Curtis. James Hossinger, S. NJ.
lDonnen n. w. Motherall, Crawford
rankin. joel Thompson and j. Wilkins
ICooch. S. NJ. Curtis. president; James
Hossinger. vice-president; George W.
Lindsay. cashier; George W. Williams. as
sstant cashier; Joseph II. Hosslnger, tel
ler
Extra meetings will be continued in the
First Presbyterian Church each evening
this week except Saturday.
A few days ago a colored man fn the
lempoy Of Ernest Frazer a merchant,
disappeared and az the same time a set Of
new harness from Mr.. Frazers stable.
Constable Sadler went to EllSton where ne
found the harness. The negro had gone
land mis- whereabouts could not be learned.
He bears bad reputation.
The Guild of St. Thomas Church held
its first meeting Of the New Year at th,
home Of Miss Fannie shapleigh, Monday
levening
Quite number Of persons i'm this towr
Iare suffering with heavy colds. Severa
lchildren are ill with scarlet rash. Every
lprecaution Is being taken by the author
tiles to prevent the spread Of the disease
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
A TERRIBLE INSECT.


Reasons For Handling the BOIL Wee
VII with Care.
A man living near Morrilton. Ark
has returned to that town from Texas
and brought back a dozen cotton boil
weevils.
This man is playing with fire. says
the Arkansas Gazette. He might as
well have brought back a gelatin tubs
full Of yellow fever germs from Laredo
The plague Of rabbits IN Australia
started from a handful OF these ami.
mails that were imported from another
land.
Everybody knows that certain grass
es and weeds that have been brought
into a country hive spread from an in
significant beginning until they have
permanently established themselves
over a vast territory,
Our dispatch from Morrilton says
these boil weevils are in bottle which
Is kept tightly eorked. but some Of ths
insects have been alive for a month
The dispatch says further that a cot
ton square put into the bottle will b'
readily deyoured."
But suppose a female veeyil lays hel
eggs in cotton square and it is theI
thrown out. The eggs might develoI
into Larvae and those into weevils
which next spring would proceed to in
crease and multiply.
The safest way TO show what the Dol
weevil looks like Is TO use the metho'
adopted by the Gazette. simply show
picture Of the terrible creature.