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The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
Necessary Preparation.

Laura. said Mr. Ferguson, what
kind OF a loking girl is this Miss VIII
merson, who is coming to visit YOU
next week."
She's the handsomest girl of my
acquaintance answered Mrs. Fer
glson.
Well that means that I've gOt to
take thar cracked mirror off the bu
reau In the spare bedroom and put a
new one in its place
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

TIE fellows who have been get
ling such enormous salaries in Pana-
ma jobs will not be in frame OF mind
10 property celebrate Christmas And
yet they really ought. Most Of them
are getting more than they are en-
titled 20.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
Perfectly Clear Now.

Instruetor-"W What is the meaning
OF The word 'cCnfab'?''
Shaggy Haired Pupil-"lt comes
from confidence and fable It's the
beautiful little story the bunko man
hands you when he's ropin yon in.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

THE Gar of Russia is said to be
very energetic Notwithstanding the
tr uhles with which he Is surrounded
Energetic? Great heavens! He has
10 be- II he were not he would not be
alive
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
Establishing a Basis.

Tuffold Knutt (at the kitchen door
Hey ye got a pipe organ that needs
tunin. ma'am? 90
Woman Of the lIOu e--""P Pipe or
gan? OF c-urse not
Tufold Knutt-"Well. ma am. seein
/ hain't got no chanst to earn a meal
would ye. mind jest giyin me a bite
NJ somethin 20 eat"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

III really Jocks as though the in
snrarce commiss -oner in the state of
New York ?the man who was entrusted
VIII the original investigation ont
of which SO much has grown-was not
Indifferent when il came 10 providing
for bis. own family
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

A MILLION dollars a day is spent
in New York city for liquor, so it is
stated. And in addition it is charged
that the most of the stuff is of the
very vilest character
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

The Bulletin 10 on sale at the fol
lowing places:
coIeman's, 2f4 Eighth street.
Halliday House news stand.
Walkers, 10 Sixth street
Union News Co., Union depot.
Blue Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

THE BULLETIN extends the com.
pliments OF the season to all-readers.
advertisers and citizens Il Caro- gen
orally
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

Mr.. ODELL has decided adyant-
age over the man who was hanged
list Friday in Jertey City odell sue
ceeded in making signals after Mr.
Roosevelt sprung the trap.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
POOR PAPA.

Al Christmas time poor papa ties sundry and shifts
To save from out his salary buy the children gifts
he a felt hat he takes the ca h q course
To get his precisious baby great big rocking horse
While all the time protest that rs the sheeresl oy
He walks 10 his purchase Maude dolly
He doesn gea o now but just lunch instead
And thereby he contryes his eldest sled
He badly needs glove he wears aren't mates
But does Them while the twins some skates
And nckels dimes he now fAds very mandy
the stockings with popcorn nuts and candy
they will thank him soon perhaps you hln TO say
things when comes glad CHRISTMAS DAY
Dear mama all quite good girls and bos
god Claus has brought them these ne y
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

AMONG the causes for rejoicing,
this holiday season u the fact that
congress has adjourned fer couple
of weeks. Small favors thankfully
received
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
Can't Miss II.

How do you GET out to the stock.
yards?' asked the stranger who was
trying to find his way to the live stock
show.
Follow the crowd and your nose,
said the policeman AT the street cross
ing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

WHAT dreary months of hard, in
cessant labor Mr.. Hendricks must
have spent in acquiring all that ig'
norance about life insurance meth
eds.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

It's n wise advertiser that knows
The best medium. The Bulletin has
double the circulation Of any other
cairo paper,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

MR.. HARMON seems to be labor
ing undsr the impression that re
bafes given By Mr.. Morton when The
latter was in the railroad business
was Just as bad as though they had
heen given by ne other railrc ad
man. And really that seems to be
about right
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
CIRCULATION STATEMENT

Average daily and Sunday circula.
tion for The year lso4,....,... 1896
Average daily and Sunday circula-
ton for the first ten months Of
1905 ....,...........,... 'zl4o
Average daily and Sunday circula'
ton for November, 1905 $780,. 20f4
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

A NEW verb has been added TO the
language. To Hendricks" a piece
of rk means to neglect it to scamp
H. to- soldier"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

MR.. ODELL is cordially invited 10
meet Dr. Osler and his chloroform can
when that gentleman arrives in this
country.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

MR.. ODELL has been turned down
because he slandered President Roose-
welt. Now will Benny be good?
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

EVEN the New York Life will have
to lake off its hat TO the MutuaPs sys
TEN of bookkeeping
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

GOVERNOR ODELL has not very
clear vision. but he ought to be able
to see his finish by this time.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

WONDER what became of that IN.
funnce that MIR. Odell got from Mr..
Hartman?
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

Ebi's IL one Of the names given 70
Ire devil By the Arabs. He was Aza-
II before his fall
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

MERRY Christmas to all.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
SHEARS AND PASTE.
Only One Exception.

The optimistic creed
Is founded on a rock,
For time sets all things rlgh',
Except, of couri e, the clock
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleed ne. Protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized TO re-
fund money il Pazo ointment fails to
cure in 10 IA days soc.
The Bulletins subscribers have
money to buv With.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, Pop
uiaticn 16,t47.

Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk, r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer JAMES QUINN
Comptroller, L. s. DEWEY.
Police Magistrate, A. j. ROSS.
Chief of Police, NJ. s. EGAN.
Alexander County, Population 22,965
County Judge, WIN. S. DEWEY.
County Clerk. JESSE e. MILLER.
Circu Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff, JAS. S. ROCHE.
Coroner, DIR. JAMES McMANUS.
Board of County Commissioners.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DR.. EDWIN J. CAUSE.
J. J. JENNELLE, Chairman.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRANK E
DAVIS.
County Superintendent Of Schools
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

THE cadets al Annapolis probably
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

County Superintendent Of Schools
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee contemplates
aking up a permanent resideace in
either Berkeley or Piedmont, Cal
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-12-25

DR. Harrington of the Massachusetts,
board of health says the majority OF
people are g-ing pure food crazy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
in the Field of Electricity
In fhe Great Domestic Room

are delivered at his door each day, and In
case Of sickness or some other urgent ne
cessity aid can be secured in far less time
than was the case before the introduction
Of trolley lines into the rural districts.
The Importance Of the service of the
electric railway to such of the rural pop
ulation as come within its reach can
scarcely be over-estimated. The farmer
and the members of his family can go to
the neighboring village at the time most
convenient to them and far more quickly,
cheaply and comfortably than by team. In
many cases they even become accustomed
to make frequent trips 10 larger cities at
a greater distance. The contact with town
and city life which is thus made possible
contributes greatly to the breadth OF view.
culture and happiness OF the farm family.
The accessibility to markets and shops Inn
proves the table and dress and increases
the comforts OF the home. The social life,
the amusements and the varied interests
OF the town are made accessible to the
country dweller as never before. The chill
dren are enabled readily to avail themselves
of the superior school facilities OF the
doubtless contributed materially toward
town. In fact, the electric railway has
the advancement OF the modern movement
for the consolidation of the rural schools.
THE convenience Of the electric service
has greatly increased the amount Of travel
for purposes purely OF pleasure and OF
social intercourse. From the social stand
point II is probably safe TO say that the
railways have proved a greater benefit to
the women OF the communities they serve
than TO the men. The trolley widens the
circle of acquaintanceship. Not infre-
quently special cars are chartered by par
ties for picnics or for some other special
object. And these special cars are verita-
BILE palaces on a small scale, affording
every possible luxury and convenience that
can be found on some OF the private cars
OF the steam railroads."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Our nrummers in Cuba.

In talking with another American, man
who is selling goods for John Wanamaker
and taking big orders daily, the question
came up as to whether American CONNER
cial travellers can sell goods in Cuba. Said
this man:
II find Il easy to get orders, especially
among the native Cubans. They buy
largely and are easy 20 sell. The Spaniards
figure more closely. There Is a big opening,
however, here for the American drummer
and our largest wholesale houses should
have their men on the ground working this
trade. They should send their best mens
and. II possible, those who speak Spanish.
II they can't speak anything but English.
however, they can get along and do we'll.
As for me, find that my Spanish some
times hurts trade. and / speak English
when I can Then If there is a misunder-
standing ! am not the cause Of IL. The
most OF the Cuban merchants speak Eng
llsh and those who do not cannot argue
with me as to the goods and the prices.
The result is they get down TO business
quicker and on the whole / am the gamer"
What are the expenses Of the CONNER
cial traveller I'm Cuba ?"
They are about the same here as at
home. l figure on SO gold day as a good
average. The railroad rates are a little
higher and the hotel rates are especially
dear. The best hotels In Havana charge
81 a day and upward, and out in the coun-
try one seldom pays less than 50 a day.
Cab fares are cheap"
FRANK G. CARPENTER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
wireless Telephony.

A f-year-old San Francisco youth be-
lieves that he has discovered the secret
OF transmitting the sounds OF the human
voice through the air without the aid OF
wires. Since the discovery and develop-
ment OF the wireless te!eEraphy and its
application TO practical uses. relates the
San Francisco Chronicle, wireless tele-
phony has been regarded by expert cleo
tricians as one OF the possibilities. Expert
ments made on the ocean beach with the
apparatus constructed by Francis j. Nc
earthly, went far TO prove that the prob
lem OF wireless telephony is soIvabIe, IL
not actually solved already. PERHAPS the
extreme youth OF the inventor will be
the means OF discredting him in the minds
OF some people and exciting doubts about
the genuineness OF his discovery. although
It should not, for genius is not develop
ment OF years. OF which the world has
had plenty OF examples in the past in other
fields OF scientific research and human
activity.
II is quite true that many electricians OF
large experience and mature years have
been endeavoring to solve the problem Of
telephoning without the use OF wires and
by the employment OF similar agencies as
are being successfully used in the trans
mission OF wireless messages, and have
not succeeded. But electricity contains
many secrets that have not yet been re-
vealed and 1t is not the good fortune OF
every searcher after the secrets OF nature
TO be rewarded by their discovery. Not
long ago, IL will be remembered an army
onicer stationed at the Preside discovered
that trees were good transmitters and
their leaves ultra sensitive and effective
receivers OF wireless messages. He also
made satisfactory practical demonstrations
OF the fact which others had failed TO do.
although the principles on which he
worked out the problem successfully wers
previously well known to many electricians.
Necarthy'S sxporiments resulted In the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

sing OF the Truckee river and applying the
electrical power thereby gained to the dead
mine. There have been soul-stirring events
in the past history OF the Comstock, and
stories OF fabulous discoveries of gold; but
the future holds forth as many promising
developments which will make the historic
mines the center of interest for the whole
mining world. Not even Nome and the
Klondike may surpass in wonderful yields
of the precious metal the groups of mines
which cluster around Virginia City under
Mount Davidson. Virginia City may again
become the greatest and most picturesque
mining camp of the world. with its streets
crowded with motley collections OF hu-
manity and its stores, saloons and opera
houses alive with the reckless song and jest
OF the typical miners and fiotsam and Jet
sam Of the great west"
Boats that Rival Speed of Train.
Picture boat about forty feet long. That
would be practically the length OF an ordi-
nary street car. 1t is not FIVE feet wide, or
much less than half the width OF the car.
and is so made that when floating evenly
on the water It draws about eight inches.
This boat has a sharp stem that cuts
cleanly through the water. About amid
ships the form OF the hull is shaped like
the letter ~, ana toward the stern luo
bottom is hattened so that Il rests on the
top OF the water. This is an auto-boat
built for speed; and II It has not speed it
Is good for nothing. 1t Is fitted with a
powerful engine that will drive II over the
water at a rate of twenty miles an hour
or better, and everything in the model and
construction of the boat has been sacrificed
to speed
Speed. speed-that is the one idea Of the
sportsman nowadays. He wants to have
the fastest of whatever his fad Is. This
speed is TO win q little glory for a short
time; and then when some one wrests that
glory away by producing something
speedier, the search for more speed is car
ried on further, and there seems to be no
limit. Marine engineers say that the limit
of speed must be reached some time, but
each year finds boats that were champions
Of the previous season Telegated TO the
second rank, and speedier craft take their
places at the head OF the list.
Now the fad is for fast launches, "auto-
boats" they are called, because the motor
that drives the propellers OF these boats is
similar to those used in automobiles. These
powerful as can be constructed, and as
delicate as the mechanism of a fine watch
The shells are so thin that one wonders
how they hold together; but they do. and
the boats dart about the water. rivaling
the pace OF the railroad trains and leaving
behind them cruisers and steamers that
have won worldwide fame for their speed
-Pearson's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

American trade lie in the credit system.
The European wholesaler is willing 70 wait,
and as the Cuban wholesale merchant sells
on time he wants sixty, ninety or even six
months credit. He will pay good interest
rates, but he must have the time. The
American, on the other hand, wants cash
with the order. and for this reason loses
the trade"
do the Cubans pay their debts7'
Yes most of the houses here are as old
and we'll established as any in the Unitea~
States. 1 would trust my Cuban customers
as soon any l sell to at home. These
people think II disgrace TO fail In business
and we have as a rule but few losses"
do the Cubans buy much silverware?"
Yes both solid and plated. OF late they
are buying a great deal of plated silver.
They are calculating the cost OF things
more than they did in the past. l have
been selling goods here for many years.
Before the war my customers only asked
themselves II they liked the goods. Today
they figure closely and buy where they
can buy cheapest"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

would probably be taken over by the United
States. This would make all Cuban securi-
ties more valuable than ever"
How do you regard Cuban bonds?"
Il consider them a gilt-edge investment
They viii pay their interest right along"
What is the condition of the Cuban rail-
roads?" l asked.
Very good. They are all making money,
except the new road built by Sir William
Van Horne. That is in the infancy OF its
development, and II will probably be some
time before it pays dividends"
us not the Cuban government going too
heavily into debt9"
II think not" was the reply THE 1885,
10000 loan, made through the Speyers aud
the other loans contemplated, necessitate
an interest charge of only S2,OO0,Oo0 or
100000 a year. This is nothing for
Cuba. Before the war the Spaniards issued
loans based upon Cuba which included an
interest charge of 100000 a year. Cuba
paid that money without trouble in her
then bad condition. and she certainly can
handle her small indebtedness OF the pres
ent.
"Our people do not understand this coun-
try" continued Mr. Jarvis. They don't
know 1t as the Europeans do The latter
have had dealings with both Spain and
Cuud III inc past anu AlCg dppi0 OuI
possibilities. Indeed, 1 doubt whether there
is a place upon the earth which has as
good prospects as Cuba, and in this do
not except South Africa or the Klondike."
What population has Cuba7"
1T had 10000 when the war closed
and It has now in the neighborhood
of 10000 more. This is only about
one-tenth Of what It will support, Take
Japan. OF which only about one-tenth can
be cultivated; It feeds 100000. Java, of
the same size as Cuba, is largely noun
famous; and It has a population of 25.OOO,
900. Cuba is good from one end to the
other. It's soil Is as rich as any in the
world, and that even to the tops OF the
mountains. Besides that. Cuba is next
door TO the United States, the best market
on earth. Cuba can easily suppart 5000.
900. and its people still be among the most
prosperous OF the nations"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Carpenters Letter.
Continued from Page Five1

ments OF from one hundred to one hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars to make
who brought the money in gold coin in
bags to their creditors and counted It over.
They had no repositories and they would
not trust to checks or drafts. At that time
the merchants acted largely as the bankers.
and there we're also private banks Such
still exist.
To-day this distrust has largely disap-
peared. We have already about 5000 open
accounts and the government payments OF
the thirty-five million dollar loan TO the
soldiers are largely In checks upon us.
The people often hold such checks for
months before cashlng them. showing that
they have an implicit faith in their value"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Reflections of a Bachelor.

very useful way to stay out Of jail
IS to be a politician.
The bigger the hat over a pretty girl.
the more kissable her lips seem.
An easy way 10 get engaged Is by max
ing her mother think you have prospects
from some rich relative.
A girl is always thinking OF the time
some great romance will come into her life
and a woman OF some inheritance that will
come to her from Pn unknown relative.
There is hardly any woman can be as
good a friend 10 a man as the one who
has refused 10 marry him. only neither OF
them knows IL until they are somebody
else IS husband OF Wtfe.-NsW York PTSsA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Electric Railroads In Cuba.

talked at length the other day with
Senior Manuel Luciano Diaz. formerly sec
rotary of agriculture and public works,
about Havana's electric railway system Of
which he is vice president. He tells me
that there are already nifty miles Of road
in operation. and that l2O miles more will
be constructed in the near future. The first
electric car on the island was run only
four years ago and the gross earnings OF
the roads last year were more than 81, $780,
900. So far nearly all the rolling stock has
been bought from the United States, but
the company has now built It's own shops
and will construct its cars here. The
Havana electric railroads are 10 be gradu-
ally extended throughout Cuba and they
Will probably form one OF the most profit.
able industries OF the island. Al present
these roads have assets OF about $1,000 900
and their stock is listed I'm the New York
Stock exchange.
During my talk with Mr., DiaE he said
that an enormous amount OF money Is COM
ing into Cuba and that the American in
vestments already amount 10 more than
$1,000 600.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

7 met N Fovaua NJ. Parton - Reed +
PAXTON tho silver r,orcha0ts ~ New York.
End arlsod him about our trade with Cuba.
Ho r0p'ied:
,svv. ,ro selling more Rcods 70 Cuhq tNan
over before. Cuban merchants - n F0-
rone bv nav ~ New Work.. and they usually
leave orders there. This Is 80 with rnachin-
erv. leather goods furniture. shoes ana nN
kinds ~ notions The taste NJ these neonie
has been educa ted 70 European goods hut
Il Is rapidly changing 20 American goods.
The chief obstacles 10 the increase OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

What is the condition OF Cuba fnan-
ciRlly?''
1T is excellent" replied Mr.. Jarvis, and
IL will continue TO improve. The govern
ment is safe, and its relation 10 the United
States is such that In case of revolution.
which do not think possible. the island
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
The Farmer ana the trolley.

In his second article on the Coming OF
the Trolley" in Public Opinion Ernest J.
Hutson describes the effect Of the inter
urban electric railway on the rural dis
triets: III a farmer lives on an electric
railway the car may stop at his door; he
has opportunity TO keep In touch with the
outside world through newspapers that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

coined by the Cubans. Mr.. Diaz replied;
THE better classes of our people are
anxious to have Americans come here and
they welcome American capital. They
realize that Cuba and the United States
must be closely connected commercially
and industrially and that Americans more
than others can aid them in the develop
rnent OF their property. The svery lowest
classes-I mean the negroes and mulattoes
may have some objections to American
immigration They realize how the negro
is regarded in America and fear they may
not be so well treated by the Americans
as they are by the Cubans"
Speaking of this feeling" said Mr.. Dtaz,
some of your own people have a queer
idea of the native Cuban. They seem to
think he is a savage or a negro. An exhi-
bition of this feeling occurred while ! was
at the Worlds fair, where l had TO do
with the Cuban exhibit l was sitting In
our pavilion when a party OF Americans
who had just visited the Filipino village
came in. They had watched your half
naked cousins in their straw huts and had
noticed their color and light attire. As they
came into the pavilion one Of them said to
me: L want to see real Cuban Where
upon pointed TO one OF our commissioners.
a fair-faced rosy-cheeked gentleman Of
about 90 years of age, and said: There is
one The man replied: Why, that man
looks and dresses just like an American
could hardly make him believe that We
Cubans are not like the savages Of the
mountains OF Luzon."