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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-09

Some give away what they calt
use themselves ana TIL N wonder why
the world doesn't applaud their gen
erosity
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-09
Trains Arrive. Trains Depart.

NJ u o. from North NJ. & Ogoing Nth
No /, l;3l pm.INo 2, 1881 pm.
No. 3 2:0I amino, 4, 2.25 am
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-09

N, & O from South. NJ. & o. going S'th
No ,. lac p.m.lNo. 1, 1:36 pm.
No 4. 2:20 am No, 3, 2:09 am.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-09

Board of County Commissioners.
JOHN A. MILLER. Chairman,
JOHN A. BOURGEOIS.
DR. j. Il. CAUSE.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
women Sold hx Auction.

An auction of unmarried ladies' used
to take place annually in Babylon. In
every district they assembled on a GER
tain day of every year all the virgins
of marriageable age. The most re-
markable was first put up, and the
man who bid the largest sum of money
gained possession of her. The second
in personal appearance followed, and
the bidders gratified themselves with
handsome wives according to the depth
of their purses. But, alas, it seems
that there were in Babylon some ladies
for whom no money was likely to be
offered, yet these also were disposed of,
so provident were the Babylonians.
When all the beautiful virgins were
sold, the crier ordered the most de-
formed to stand up, and after he had
openly demanded who would marry
her with small sum she was at
length adjudged to the man who would
be satisfied with the least, and in this
manner the money arising from the
sale of the handsome served as a poI-
ton to those who were either of dis
agreeable looks or that had any other
imperfection. This custom prevailed
about 500 years before Christ.-New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
CONSTIPATION
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and no lover of good reading should fail
to take advantage of our offer. These
rates are payable in advance, and we
invite old subscribers as well as new ones
to interest themselves on this subject.
We have not forgotten the ladies, as
you can see by referring to the list our
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also McCall's Magazine, which you
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Take advantage of our offer, and keep
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Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Saved by n Firehy,

In night attack, before the fall Of
Seringapatam in 1799, curious Incl
dent occurred while the British forces
were returning in the dark through
thickly planted bamboos and cocoa
trees. The men were making for their
quarters, rs all imagined, when the
suspicious of Lieutenant Lambton
were aroused, and he assured General
Baird, to whose staff he was attached,
that the troops were actually marching
on instead Of from the enemy.
The guide was obstinate in asserting
that he was leading them right, while
the lieutenant declared that in the
starlight he had clearly ascertained
that, Instead of moving to the south
ward, the troops were proceeding due
north and were every moment ap-
proaching the point of danger.
Gen teral Baird called halt, pro-
cured a pocket compass, and, putting
a firefy on its glass, was speedily sat
1shed that he had been misled. For
tunately there was time to remedy the
mistake, and he changed his line of
march, jocularly observing that in fu-
ture he should put more faith in the
stars than he had done formerly.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
snencer nnd Reecher.

Herbert Spencer visited America in
1882 and on that occasion q banquet
was given in New York in his honor.
Henry Ward Beecher was one of the
after dinner speakers.
81 am asked" said Mr.. Beecher, chow
1 reconcile Spencer with theology. 1
don't
'A man who has a baldheaded dea-
con watching everything he does or q
gold spectacled lawyer-not a fat one''
docking at Mr.. Bristow), 'but long,
lean, lank one" Cooking at Mr.. Evarts)
-'can't afford to talk Spencerism from
the pulpit.
''It is to be borne in mind that when
a man is driving a team of fractions
horses that are just all he can manage
anyhow he is not in a state of mind to
discuss questions with his wife by his
side, who is undertaking to bring uI
delicate domestic matters"
1t had been said that Mr.. Spencer
had no sense of humor, but he Joined
heartily in the merriment which Mr.
Beecher's speech provoked.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
The woman.s PROPOSAL,

The real origin Of the custom which
grants women the privilege of the mar
fiage proposal Is unknown and is gen
orally supposed to possess rather an
uncertain foundation. However, one
story says that st. Patrick decreed that
women should be accorded the right to
propose In leap year. Another processes
to refer the right to an act Of the Scot
tsh parliament Of 1928 which gave it
to "1lka Maiden" durn~ the reign of
nher naist blessed Maicsie Margaret" !"
There was no Queen Margaret in Scot
land in 1928, however. There was a
bo9k published in 16oe referring the
right Of matrimonial proposal to wom-
en- to the common law Of England, but
such law is not chronicled. There
fore we accept the existence of this Gus
tom without busying ourselves to seek
the source Of its foundation, which is
no doubt mythical.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Pitts Fondness For Port.

The ruin of Pitts health was at
tributed to his physicians, who made
him take port in large quantities in
his youth, so that he could not do with
out it later. Lord Grenville has seen
him swallow a bottle of port in tum-
blerfuls before going to the house. His
hands shook so much that when he
helped himself to salt he was obliged
to support the right hand with the left.
Stothard, the painter, happened to be
when Pitt and Dundas put up there on
their way to Walmer. Next morning
the waiter said to Stothard: How
much wine do you suppose they drank
last night? Seven bottles, sirw-Rog-
ers' liable Talk"
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
rhe Wax rhex po In 1ce1ana.

Icelanders never think of docking
up at night, and yet only two cases
Of thieving have occurred in many
years. One was a poor man with a
broken arm, who stole several sheep to
save his family from starving. The
punishment meted out to him was that
food was provided for his family, he
was placed under medical care and
work was given him when his arm had
healed. The other case was of for
eigner who stole seventeen sheep. The
law demanded that he restore the
value Of the thefts and then leave the
country or be executed. Naturally he
left.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Playing a Trick ON McCul1ough.

Will Mcconnell and John Mccullough
were playing "Virginius," and McCon-
nell was doing Icilius. When he had
to go up to John and shake hands with
him he put hard boiled egg into his
palm and left it there, and Mccullough,
being in the center of the stage and
alone, could not get rid of it. He dis
charged Will, as usual, that night, but
he never stayed discharged, and he
was taken on again when they found
him on board the train on the way to
the next stand
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
An Irish Gem.

An Irish journal had this gem in an
swer to a correspondent: 1--WE decline
to acknowledge the receipt of your
post card"
Which is very much like the Corkoni-
an who Travelled into Kerry to an in
sulting enemy to "tell him to his face
that he would treat him with silent
contempt t"-London Tit-Bits.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Look I'm.

The troubles of people are unneces-
sarily multiplied by the fact that they
are forever looking down instead of
up, which is only another way of say
Ing that they live on low plane in
stead of on a high one; that they
breathe the miasmatic airs of the
swamps instead of the pure ozone of
the hills, and so miss the real meaning
Of the true happiness of life.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
HOW She Felt

81 hope" said Mrs. Oldcastle, "that
you didn't feel that you were de; trop
when you called the other day and
found Mrs. Beezum present"
"Oh, no." replied her hostess. THAT
was just the back of my waist that
kept feeling. One of the hooks was
loose, and somehow couldn't help be
in kind of nervous about it."-Chicago
Record-Herald.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Only Two Occasions.

you always appear to be nervous"
remarked the friend solicitously.
"But really" replied the housekeep-
er, there are only two occasions when
I am nervous. One is when 1 have a
servant girl, and the other is when I
haven't. t."-Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
What He Wanted

"a tall bride is the best looking,
don't you thinkT'
Well" replied the titled Englishman
who had caught on to little American
slang, $50 far as 1 am personally con-
cerned I certainly am not looking for
one who is short Chicago Post
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Carefully Rroxrht lin

Were you carefully brought upAmy
lad?' asked the merchant of the Zap
plicant for a situation.
Please, sir, yes, sir; 1 came upsin
the elevator, SIR" said the respectful
Youth.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
Making Sure.

Gritty George-I hope dat bowl of
coffee won't stimulate yer to go to
work. Sandy PiIzes-No, pard; asked
de lady to put loaf sugar in it-Phila
delphia Bulletin.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08

Nothing is politically right which IL
morally wrong.-O'Connell.
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08

consequence of self abuse and excess Drodnc' Tne
ing tne following symptoms: SaIlow counte-
1ead, ringing in the ears, loss of Confidence
~ otH1ence IN approaching strangers paIpitation
VI So the neart, weakness Of the limbs and back.
consumption, etc -"0e' oous U.S.
DIR. GIBBON has practtced in San Frarcisoo
over 4Oyears, and those troubled shonid not
Ia1l TO consult him and receive the benetit of
oI,s nIs great skill and experience. The doctor
anteed Persons cured at home. CHARGES Seas
enable. Call or write. so' 'e"S-
= DR.. J. F. GIBBoN, 6s9 Kearney street. San
Francisco. Cal ''io0'' 0an
Amador ledger., 1904-04-08
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBON

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
CO costfllcontinues to cure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases, such as Ghon-
orrhea, elect, Structure,
Syphilis in allits forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De bflity, Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
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Pointed Paragraphs.

Students of ancient history are nev-
or up to date.
Temptation is the balance in which
character is weighed.
Beware of the silent man he may
be reformed prize fighter.
When a pessimist loses bis mind it's
q fortunate man who doesn't find it.
Sometimes man can cure himself
of Insomnia by trying to keep awake.
Many man gets the best of a fight
because he hasn't the nerve to run
away.
The unwritten law of society con-
siders every man guilty until he is
proved innocent.
When the youhg man in the parlor
loses sight Of the girls mother he
shouldn't forget the keyhole.
When q bachelor tells q married
woman how happy he ia she wouldn't
be susprised to see him 60 the way of
Ananias.
Happiness seldom comes to those
who seek it on the run.
A woman without jealousy is like a
kite without a string.
There is too much charity in this
world-for worthless people.
When a woman reads a historical
novel she skips the history part.
Ignorance of the law should excuse
a lot more lawyers from practicing it.
If man is bent on committing
suicide he can afford to be familiar
with a mule.
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Feed the Birds


Thoughtless people have not the
slightest idea of the suffering OF wild
birds during frosty weather, or when
the ground is covered with snow. The
little ones of the household should be
encouraged to. remember the poor
birds, SO dependent at this time of
year upon such assistance. Remains of
cold boiled potatoes, broken small,
will be picked up eagerly; handful OF
rolled oats will be perfect feast, and
cooked rice, barley, peas, etc. left from
8 meal, are all much appreciated by
them. The: pleasure of Watching the
birds is very great-especially no chill
dren, whose natural love towards all
dumb creatures is intensified by the
knowledge that they are befriending
them, and perhaps saving them from q
cruel death. Those living In q city
fat have, perhaps, not the same oppor-
tunity of studying the wonderful Vari-
ETY. of birds, but even town sparrow
would be glad of few crumbs and
tit-bits put out on the window sill.
Water, too, is q thing which few peo-
pie think of, although I have seen, 9
sardine tin filled with water and
placed on the window sill of fiat;
and when noticed the avidity with
which several "duckies" CAME and
drank, I knew that the kindness
which promoted the action was not
thrown away.
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New Year Thoughts.

Why Is it some people wait for the
new year to ''turn over a new leaf"
Because it Is pleasant to ook for
ward to doing better, perhaps. 1t is 30
easy to practice economy when one is
dead broke, or to deny ourselves rich
food when in the throes indigestion.
Ones birthday Is the proper time to
turn over d new leaf, If We are going
to have set period for that great re-
form, but the really, truly time is now.
We are SO prone to put OF. Many
things can afford to wait, but spiritual
affairs can not, because no one knows
what day may bring forth.
Those of US who are fortunate
enough to have kept our good old SER
wants are feeling serene. Those who
are not accustomed to having any at
all are serener because they are inde-
pendent. Those who are wrestling
with q green hand have need of much
patience to come anywhere near
serenity. Laugh off the awkwardness.
What q blessing laughter is! Many a
woman would be in her grave or
laughter. had q new cook " of
the corn-field variety several years
ago and told her to dress q chicken
for broiling. After while she called
in the most distressed voice. miss
Ellen come 'ere!" I went and she
held out the chicken for my inspec-
lion. "Look at i'm amt he sick ?"
And he certainly looked sick, for she
had bursted the gall and it spread in
stantly all oil over the inside of the
chicken making 1t as green as a
springlng wheat field. What did I
do? I laughed until I cried and then
had "im" rinsed in several cold
waters which removed all trace of his
illness.
have friend who is delicate and
who has most attentive husband.
One afternoon her new cook failed to
put in her appearance. She was en-
tertaining late caller and thought
the cook was about her duties. The
husband came home and finding out
how things were, like good fellow,
took the reins into his own hands and
proceeded to carry out the domestic
affairs without disturbing his wife.
The first thing he did was to get the
bucket and sally to the cow-pen.
When half through milking the
patient cow decided that patience had
indeed ceased to be a virtue, so she
hauled away and kicked over the
bucket of milk. He was dumbfound-
ed for moment to think that his
efforts Of kindness was 30 misunder.
stood. Then he grabbed the buckle,
and bit the COW in the head with it.
Picking up the bent semblance of g
dollar milk pail he started angrily te
the house, but before he reached the
gate the absurdity of the whole thing
appealed to him and he laughed al
his anger away. The new year has
brought sorrow to many of us, and t.
many of Us happiness. Let not tht
latter refrain from pouring out bel
sunshine into the house of gloom, fol
the more she gives away the more sh'
will have.
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COTTON iGIL FOR CONSUMP'
TION.
Physician said to be Amazed NJ Re
snlts.

Physician said TO be Amazed at he'
suits.
Denison, Texas, Dec. s.-Cotton-
seed oil will be the most valuable
remedy for the cure of consumption
that has yet been tried If the expert
ments that have just been made are
rs successful as reported.
DR.. J. G. Ellis, of this city, has let
ter from his old friend, DR.. Q. T..
Hines, of Monroe, La, who states
that it has been demonstrated beyond
doubt that cotton-seed oil is the best
remedy yet discovered for consump-
tion. He says the discovery of its
value was accidental. A negro work
ing in the cotton.seed oil mill at Mon
roe had been treated by several ply
sicians for consumption. He had not
improved. He went to work IN the
oil mill, according to the statement OF
DR. Hines. The dust made his breath
ing much more difficult, and this
caused him to drink some Of the oil
which relieved his breathing some
what. .,
The oil acted as substitute for food
and the negro began to fatten. In
few months he was strong and healthy
He was examined and it was found
that all traces of tuberculosis had LETT
him. The cottonseed oil had furn,,
ished nourishment to the body and
had given him vigor which had over
come the disease. -.
The result to the negro was q reve-
lstion to the doctors of Monroe and to
testthe efficacy of the treatment they
began using it. In fifty cases upon
which they have experimental they
had the greatest success In accom-
plishing cures, especially the cases that
have not entered the last stages. So.
In the case of one person who had
been to New Orleans for treatment
aud had returned without being bene-
flied q cure was effected.
In adapting the cottoDseed oil to the
practice the doctors have used the
usual dose of creosote, which has been
long used in treatment for consump-
ton.
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merIeH.

We are glad to know that a testi-
monial was given to the author Of our
sublime national hymn, which, adopt
ing the English tune Of "God Save the
Queen" is now sung by the millions
Of our own country.
When in 1889, at the festival Of the
great Congress of our Humane Socie-
Ties Of all nations at Zurich, Switzer-
land. this tune was played by the
band, and we, In company with the
English delegation, rose and stood
while 1t was played, we astonished
somewhat the Germans, who, In their
turn, astonished ns by telling us that
it was also a. national tune Of Ger
many.
We we'll remember at a later time,
at the English cathedral at To-
ronto. how we enjoyed joining with
the great Cathedral Sunday.school In
singing 1t.
May the time soon come, In the pro-
gress of humanity, when in place of
battle-songs like the Marseillaise, all
nations shall sing, not God bless kings
or queens or emperors, but
God bless our native land,
God bless every ybody.
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ColOrs,

Colors not only influence cattle, but
human beings also. On this point
some curious experiment were re-
ported from Italy as to the effect Of
colors on the nerves of the sick and in
sane. In the hospital for insane at
Allessandria special rooms are arrang-
ed with red or blue paint on the walls.
A violent patient is brought suddenly
into blue room and left to the effects
of that color on his nerves. One ma
MAC was cured in an hour; another
was at psece in his mind after passing
day In q room all violet. The red
room Is used for the commonest form
of dementia melancholy, usually ac-
'companied by refusal to take food.
After three hours In the red room q
a patient afflicted in this way began
to be cheerful and asked for food.
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How to Make Potato Nests.

Lattice potatoes are an excellent ac-
compartment to the fish course and aft
er a few trial efforts are easily prepar-
ed. Wash and pare the potatoes and
let them stand for time In ice water.
Cut them into very narrow strips,
throwing them into ice water as they
are cut. Then drain and thoroughly
dry enough to pack into a strainer
which is about the size of teacup and
force into the middle Of the potatoes
smaller strainer. Fry this In deep,
very hot fat. When golden brown,
remove the two strainers and stand the
potato nest on soft brown paper. Re-
peat the process until there is a nest
for each person. Before serving place
them on a tin in the oven to heat. Fill
the nests with fish a La refine and serve
on q bed Of cress.
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HOW TO BE HEALTHY.
Rules to BE Observed In the Matte
Of Diet and Exercise.

Rules to BE Observed In the matter
Of Diet and Exercise.
Positively avoid a habitual diet COM
posed too exclusively Of one kind Of
food, such as meats or cereals. Such
a diet leads inevitably to disease.
Many cases Of sickness, palpitations,
scurvy, skin diseases and headache
are directly due to this improper diet.
Bear In mind that sugar and all
sugared or sirupy substances, unless
sparingly used, are the most injurious
Of the foods In ordinary use. They
render digestion imperfect and by
their seductive taste are liable to In
duce overeating.
Eat sparingly of fruit preserves.
veal, pork, young lamb, kid, ham, ba'
con, sugar, vinegar, spices, fats, oils,
flied foods, pastries, cakes, rich des-
serts, strong gravies, hot freshly baked
bread and foods which form adherent
pastes-
Avoid cold drinks at mealtime, ex-
cept in hot days. Avoid uncomforta-
bly, hot drinks. Avoid eating at irreg-
ular hours. Never overrule your appe-
tite, which Is the best index Of the
amount Of food you need, except In
tie course Of diseases that require q
special diet.
Satisfy your appetite, not your glut-
tony; satisfy your thirst, not your
craving.
Salt your food sufficiently, because
salt fs an aid to digestion, but not
more than needed to suit the taste.
Eat less rapidly and chew your food
more. The stomach wants only well
chewed food. The teeth were made
for that special purpose. If they are
pbor or missing, seek the dentists aid.
Avoid violent exercise and severe
mental exertion just after meal, but a
moderate exercise, as walking, will
aid digestion. .....
Wash your hands with soap and wa
ter before each meal, even If they do
not appear unclean.
Brush your teeth inside and outside
at least once a day, and rinse your
mouth after each meal.
When your stomach Is out Of order,
give it a rest by fasting half a day or
by taking only a little fluid food.
Remember that the wholesomest
meats are beef, mutton and poultry
end that beef and mutton are most
easily digested and wholesome when
broiIed, roasted or stewed, not fried.
Remember that pure water is the
most natural and wholesome beverage.
A glass Of pure water every morning
before breakfast will 60 far toward
preventing sickness and extending life
toward the century mark. 80.
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BY HUGH WILSON.
HER ROSES.

,T;s d 70 see the die the clusters 6y ne wan d u
% reared their petals req aho ~
% s Tacaus and shed their beauty with tne sun
b The roses in her sweet summer done'
Bankeas how gracefully they twlned
me- the moonlight hall denneu o,
moonlight formed ana
your cneeR pu' naA J'"
MI s,a moss rose nis these latter August days A. .,
nc nameake long mas Wtheeu
ra 100 be did we NOT kaoW 80 we'll
6nt e ~ n hectic roses cheeks faithfully forete
rha Glory Of the summer dies around US everywhere
IA sear will caves which lately were SO
NJ oomino breath gives warning Oh Tue oiass
M are drftng 10 he Pas''
rut Won who and yet were once 80 nea'
Igreve find the roses scar,
NJ Uonder that had gone peoe , uoro
Nor reacbed tberoses cheeks you wo