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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

SIR OTTER OK POINT OF VANTAGE.
of disturbing the water there, and
boat with a tame otter or two would
be source Of endless sport. One
James Campbell, who lived in Inver
ness.shire, is said to have owned
tame otter (which would take eight
or ten salmon in a day. II not pre-.
vented II would always try to break
the salmon behind the fin next the
tail. When one was taken from 1t II
dfyed for more: and when tired and
satisfied with the share of the prey
allotted TO il. it curled itself round
and fell fast asleep, in which state It
was generally carried home. The
otter fished as well in the sea as in
a river and took great numbers OF
codlings and other fish. Its food be
sides fish was milk"
II will be noticed that there is a
great resemblance between the shape
of the head of an otter and that OF
the blunt.nosed eel The same fiat
ness. the same shape of mouth. and
the same position of the eyes on the
top of the head are seen in both. II
you watch an otter chasing fish you
will notice that the former swims
rather lower than the latter, and
comes up to seize it from below. This
lends another advantage to the pur-
suer. for the fish's eyes are so placed
that II does not readily see down.
wards.-C. J. Cornish.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
SKINNING A BUFFALO.
Task Which to the Uninitiated Proves
Difficult of Accom-
plishment.

The man who has handled only small
game finds he has something to learn
when he attempts to skin buffalo
Theoretically. he may perfectly under
stand his task but there are Difficult
ties in its practical accomplishment.
When Mr.. Campion went out on the
prairie alone, he had little eXpe-
rience of this kind. which he records
in ION the Frontier" 1t was in the
days when the buffalo still roamed
the plain In thousands, and the hunter
soon found herd leisurely feeding in
the warm, bright sunshine.
"A fine black bull soen caught my
eye, and a careful stalk brought me
near to him. crawled into a hollow
and lay down as fiat as possible After
waiting some little time. | cautiously
raised my head. The creature was
almost on me. The huge head was
lowered; the beard reached the
ground; the keen, wicked eyes glare6
at me; the short, sharp horns stuck
viciously toward me. He was begin
ming to paw the ground and below
and he looked as big as all the uni
verse.
Il held my breath. At the least
movement the brute would havt
charged, and my life would not have
been worth pin, for there was neither
time nor space for the use Of my rife
imperceptibly lowered my head, and
lay still for fully fifteen minutes
Then ventured another glance, and
drew a long breath of relief, for the
buffalo was walking slowly away. J
gave shrill whistle which caused
him to turn. and shot him at the dis
lance of 270 yards.
Il know quite well how to skin
small animals, and went to work with
confidence. But | soon found hao
an elephant on my hands. | could not
lay a buffalo on its back as | could.
a specimen dormouse. 1t would be
easy. thought |, to skin one side. and
then turn the beast over and skin the
other. Half of the plan worked adj
mirably. but when ! tried the turning
/ lONnu l UllE1A Ntii - W ~
myself from the ground by my moe
casin strings.
Il pushed and pulled, tried one leg
and then the other. perspired and
strained. ana felt very small Indeed
II | only had a horse and lariat, |
thought. but no steed or rope were
within miles.
As I desperately tugged. the body
would give a few preliminary sways.
then the leverage OF the hump would
cause il to settle back.
Finally took the bull by the horns
literally, and twisted his head around
in the way wanted it TO go. stuck
the horn in the ground to hold the
head. caught hold of hind leg and
pulled the whole over. Then ! fin
ished the SHINING without difficulty"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
Two Balkv Horses.

"A horse hitched to buggy occupied
by woman baked last evening neal
Washington avenue and Twelfth
street, refusing to move by any sort
of persuasion. until a Bit of cow-itch
was put on his back when he moved
along at lively rate, the vehicle spin
ming along on two wheels for several
blocks. The horse is -aid to be in the
habit of baking. It is said that an
other horse that ordinarily goes along
all right. baked in the same spot halt
an hour later.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
MAY START THE SALT MINES.

DuQuoin Evening Call: TrainmasteI
J. D. Brennan of Carbondale wa, in ST
Johns yesterday on business pertain.
ing 10 the- removal Of the Illinois Cen.
Iral station at that place Recently the
agency vas abolished from lack Of
business. THE citizens are indignant
over the contemplated removal Of the
station and have petiiioned the rail
road tn BeEmit it TO remain. II l. pos.
sible that the Halliday salt works NAV
soon resume and in this event the
agency will be established again.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
In Honor Of Miss Miller.

Two pleasant little social events are
in prospect thi. week. in honor of Mi s
Adele Miller who is to he married next
Saturday. On Tuesday Mrs VI. G..
Metzger will entertain in her honor.
and on Wednesday Mrs. Frank Fitz.
gerald will do likewise.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
HARRIS is Ill.

Chicago. H., June IA special 10
The Record-Herald from Cleveland
says: Governor Andrew l.. Harris
OF Ohio, is iii al his home in Eaton.
suffering from exhaustion and acute
indigestion II is doubtful IL he viii
be able to return 10 Columbus today
70 take up his duties"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
THE WEATHER


The weather was mild yesterday as
to temperature, but the day was mark
ed by another disturbance yesterday
morning with lively storm of wind,
rain and thunder, but no damage was
done. The rainfall measured .l3 of an
inch. The temperature was IS in the
morning, rose to rs and was "A at Z
b. M, with cool breeze from the west.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

IN SOCIETY
Ssssssyssssssssssssssssss;
Wickliffe Couple Marry.

Charles G. Menthall and Miss Min
ME May Prevo, both of Wicklife, KY
we're married yesterday afternoon ut
Uncle Joe's Hotel, Justice Joseph Stea-
gala Officiating.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
LuRLINE WON RACE.

Honolulu. June 24.-The LurIine be
came The winner Of the Trans-P acif,
yacht race at 1880 a. m. when the
time allowance expired. At 400 D
m heather the I.aPaIoma nor the
Anemone were sighted. The Lurline
crossed the finish at 7:s1 p. m. yes
terday- Time from San Pedro IL day.
and hours.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
A Change.

Mrs. Jack Potts-Jack. don't deny
II. You were out playing poker again
last night.
Mr.. Jack Potts. was not. | wss
in lust s23 this time.-Cleyeland
Leader
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
sun and Moon.


Washington, June 24.-Illinois--
Partly cloudy Monday; showers in ex-
treme south; Tuesday. partly cloudy.
Light north winds.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
Cynicisn.

People are getting more charitable
Wonder Why"
They're probably learning that II
navs TO advertise. Chicago Sun
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Miss Marette Taylor OF 401 CONNER
cial avenue, is the guest of friends in
Paducah, KY
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Sheriff Roche returned home yester-
day from visit Of week or ten days,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Progressive Euchre.

Ladies' of ST. Patrick's church will
give euchre party at the church late
Tuesday night.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. Harry Sites and children will
leave this week for Houston. Tex. to
join the formers husband, who is en-
gagged in the railroad contracting bust
ness there.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. w. Gilbert and daughter are
visiting friends in ST. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Joe Murine, formerly employed by
several baker shops in Cairo, lately in
the employ of Rees and Nordman, has
gone TO Birmingham, where he will
make his home.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. Homer L. Hungerford and chill.
dren of Mobile, Ala, will arrive this
week to visit friends.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Miss Naomi Wilson has been i'll for
several days at the home of her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Ii. Myers, Of
Tenth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Albert Spies, of Twenty-seventk
street who has been confined to his
home by malarial fever for several
days, is said 10 be improving.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Every little while there appears a
want ad- which is aimed so directly
at you that II 1t were a bullet you
z0uld be hit.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. Philip Tschudy and children
who have been the guests Of Mrs. p.
p. Gooding, have returned to their
home in Memphis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Dan Hartman and Chas. Feuchter
returned yesterday from the east. hav-
ing attended the T. r. meeting and
incidentally visiting various points of
interest. They spent several days at
Detroit.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Peter Saup is still in Wichita,
where he went to dispose of some
property which he bought during the
boom day. and which he has held dur
ing all these years.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. J. W. Spies and daughter, Miss
Blanche, of Twenty seventh street, are
recovering from an attack of malarial
fever.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Reports from the bedside of Miss
Lula Spies, who is seriously III of ty-
phoid fever at st. Mary's lnfirmary,
state that she is improving.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

e. r. Everhart and family of st.
Louis, are the guests of Mrs. Ever
hart's brother, Frank E. lnce, of 81
Fifth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Carbonate Free Press Saturday:
Mrs. John Cochran. OF Cairo. Mrs.
Dr. Davis and daughter. Helen. of
Washington Court House. Ohio. and
Mrs. J. Logan Barton and son. John. of
Galfport. Miss. were guests for supper
~ the home Of Judge and Mrs. r NJ.
YoungbloOd. Friday evening. Mes
danes Davis and Barton, the latter
since Wednesday the guest q her hus-
bands parents IN this city. are daugh-
ters Of Mrs. Cochran. The visitors
went to Marion this morning TO visit
y G. Cochran Of that 49,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mrs. Charles 0rrick and children
left yesterday for Murphysboro where
they will visit relatives for several
weeks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

E. ]. Cody, of 511 Washington, Is re
ported seriously III,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Thsd Cannon Of Hazel.
hurst Miss. will arrive this week for
visit of several several weeks to the
formers mother. Mr.. Mary Cannon of
Douglas street. Mr.. Cannon is agent
for the Illinois Central at Hszelhurst.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
PURELY PERSONAL

Tom McCallum is III at his home on
Eighth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

II. G.. Wilson VINO has been visiting
his wife ami daughter who are the
guests of Mrs. Wilson's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. l.. II. Myers. of Tenth street
left for Kansas City yesterday. Mrs.
Wilson will remain with her parents
for several weeks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
That's WHY.

young CHATTER makes light OF
everything.
Yes, he's lantern iaved. "-Houston
Post
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

Bamboo is improved by an occasion.
81 wash with cold water. but should
be thoroughly dried afterwards.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25
ON THE RIVERS
A Wonderful River--Ohio River Cities
In Rivalry for River Gauges
Big Passenger Steamers.

Local and General Notes.
The ship yards on the upper Ohio
are all busy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

The river marked 23.4 feet on the
ing a rise of 04 of a foot in a hours.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

The Stacker Lee will leave Mem.
phis today for Cairo and 81. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

The Georgia Lee came out from Gin
cinnati at 5 a IN. yesterday and left
for Memphis at a. III. with good.
cargo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

The Beaver arrived from the upper
Ohio at 5;3S p. m. with TWO barges of
coal and a fSel barge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-25

The Sundower arriver from Par
kers Point, light.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
TWO WRITERS OF BIOGRAPHY.
johnson and Boswell Exponents of
Different Schools.

It is an interesting fact in the his
tory of literary genres that two of
the great examples of biographical
writing occur almost side by side.
Less than a decade separates the COM
pletion of Johnson's Lives of the
Poets"-happily honored in the new
edition of the late DR.. Birkbeck Hill
from the publication of his own life
by Boswell. Yet with the latter book
new type of biography came into
being. Johnson, in the main, had,
like most of his predecessors, fol-
lowed simple narrative and exposi-
tory method, prefixing a plain story
of the poets life to systematic ac-
count of his character and a critical
estimate of his works; he gathered
his facts and impressions together
and spoke for the author and for him
self. Boswell, on the other hand.
making use of more dramatic
method, succeeded in his attempt to
let the author reveal himself, and, in
stead of an exposition of character,
painted a picture of personality, to
which his own comments were sub
ordinate. What we see as type of
mind and character in Johnson's work,
we see as a living man in Boswell
The Forum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
MI.1J0ro WIZJo1a

The following letter is only one Of
many thousands which are on file in
the Pinkham office, and go to prove
beyond question that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound must be a
remedy of great merit, otherwise it
could not produce such marvellous
results among sick and ailing women.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
ssAbout nine months ago was great suf-
ferer with female trouble, which caused me
severe pain, extreme nervousness and fire.
quent headaches, from which the doctor
failed to relieve me. tried Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and within a
short time felt better, and after taking five
bottles of it was entirely cured therefore
heartily recommend your Compound as a
splendid female tonic. 1t makes the monthly
periods regular and without pain; and what
blessing 1t is to find such remedy after so
many doctors fail to help you am pleased
to recommend it to all suffering women. -
Mrs Sara Wilson, 81 East Sd Street, Cineir,-
natl, Ohio.
IF you have suppressed or painful
periods, weakness of the stomach.
indigestion, bloating, pelvic catarrh.
nervous prostration, dizziness. faint-
ness, s. don't-care and want to-be-
left aloneD feeling, excitability, back
ache or the blues, these are sure indi-
cations of female weakness. or some
arrangement of the organs. In such
cases there is one tried and true remedy
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable COM
pound
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
"No TROUBLE"
To Change from Coffee to Postum.

Postum has done a world of good
for me-" writes an Ills. man.
I've had indigestion nearly all my
life but never dreamed coffee was the
cause of my trouble until last Spring
I got so bad 1 was in misery all the
time.
"A coffee drinker for 80 years, it
frritated my stomach and nerves, yet
I was just crazy for it. After drinking
it with my meals, I would leave the
table. go out and lose my meal and
the coffee too. Then I'd be as hungry
as ever.
"a friend advised me to quit coffee
and use Postum-said it cured him
Since taking his advice / retain my
food and get all the good out. of 1t, and
don't have those awful hungry spells
II changed from coffee to Postum
without any trouble whatever, felt
better from the first day I drank it.
I am well now and give the credit to
Postum" Name given by. Postum
Co.. Battle Creek. Mich Read the lit
tie book. The Road to Wellville,~ In
pkGn- There's q reason
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
India.s Cotton Crop.

The cotton crop of India was 1arg-
er last year, 1905, than the general
average. About 10000, 900 acres were
planted in cotton and the yield was
about $500, 900 bales. During the year
there were exported from India to
other countries over 2,125,0 bales
of raw cotton at value of over $751;
100000, the four countries, Japan, Ger
many, Belgium and Italy, in the order
named, being the largest purchasers,
they together buying nearly 100000
bales of Indian cotton, while Japan
alone took nearly SOC, 900 bales.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
REST THAT RESTS.

Rest means rest.
'tCut out" worrying.
Rest with capital r.
Few persons know how to rest.
Rushing for trains and boats isn't
resting.
Being elbowed by vulgar mob isn't
resting.
Neither is staying home and being
annoyed by endless details.
Overdressing, overeating and too
much excitement are not restful.
Over Sunday rest is best accom-
plished by trip to some restfu1 place.
The idea is to discover what best
agrees with one and then to follow it
as well as possible.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
SAITH THE OWL.

In the comic opera of life the chorus
girls are cooks.
One good thing about rainbow gold
is that we can't squander it on bar
gains.
Many a fond young writer's hopes
come home coffined in long white en-
velopes.-
The only jewels that man should not
be ashamed to wear are the beads OF
honest toll.
Go abroad and Godspeed you, my
friends. But forget the sights you see
before you see me again.
A modern financier is youth Of to-
day who can marry and make his ia
ther-in-law take care of them both
Consider the ways of the popular
chaperon- She hath ears that hear
4 not and eyes that absolutely refuse to
behold anything.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
GOOD Jokes
She Knew.

She Knew.
katherine" said Bob, as he
brought his club chums down to the
depot platform, these are all my
friends
Glad to meet you, gentlemen" re-
piled the bride, sweet1y, land I am
so sorry that you are going to be
sick"
"Sick?" echoed the crowd, in aston
ishment- why should you think we
are going to be sick?'
"Oh, because soon after the honey
moon a married man always finds a
great many sick friends to sit up
with Chicago Daily News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
New Works Diamond Cross.

New York city has the largest dia-
mond cross in the world, though it
is not recognized as such. Its main
line runs along Maiden lane, with its
foot resting on Broadway and its
arms extending north and south along
Nassau street. Here there are $50
men in the diamond business and
there are more of the gems there
than in the same space in any, other
CITY,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
A Concrete Example.

Thomas" said the teacher of the
class in physiology, ''can you give a
familiar instance of the power of the
human system to adapt itself to
changed conditions?"
Yes'm responded Tommy Tucker.
my aunt gained a hundred pounds in
flesh in less'n year, an her skin
didn't crack bit."-Roya1 Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
True Prophecy.

Soubrette-Do you remember the
tall tragedian? Well, he said some
day he would move the audience.
Comedian-Yes, and now he is NOV.
ing an audience every night.
Soubrette-You don't mean it?
Comedian-Sure! He is selling pea
nuts and popcorn and every time he
comes down the aisle the audience has
to get up.-Chicago Daily News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
Too Much.

Young Tutter-Miss Clara, suppose
that tomorrow evening 1 should call
again, and, having nerved myself up
to it, suddenly, while we were con-
versing, l should without a word
throw my arms around your neck
and deliberately kiss you, what
would you do?
Miss Pinker1y-Oh, Mr.. Tutter,
don't ask me to look so far ahead
Royal Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
Gratitude.

TT is very kind of you, madam"
laid the tramp, ito give me such a
grand dinner
Don't mention it, my poor man,
said the kind-hearted lady.
But 1 will repay you" said thu.
tramp. gratefully. I'll tell all my pals
that you are a f1inty-hearted terma
CANT that amt never known how to
cook nothin' decent, SOS they'll give
your house the go-by, and won't never
bother you"-Royal Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
overlooks No Opportunity

zone thing I like about Miss Witch
erleigh is that she has the sense of
humor. A man never has to tell a
joke twice to get her to laugh at it.
mo. She can exhibit one of the
prettiest dimp1es in the world wheQ
she smiles. Chicago Record-Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
Our Washington Letter
Review of Biggest Fleet Wahps Ever Assembled
ond Only Channel Squadron of Great BanThe Public Bur
den of Naval Expenditures Various Classes of Negroes

WASHINGTON.-It is proposed in Septem-
Der to have review of she biggest fleets OF
American warships ever assembled 1t will take
place either in the waters of Long Island Sound
off the coast of Massachusetts and will be wit
messed by President Roosevelt Before he left
Washington Mr. Roosevelt informed Secretary OF
the Navy Bonaparte that he wished to inspect
the Atlantic fleet before it left for the southern
drill grounds in the early autumn The secre-
tary is now making the preparations to have the
big fleet assembled time in September, and
it is probable that in addition to the president
the reviewing party will include Secretary Bona
parte and Admiral Dewey and several members
of the house and senate committees on naval al
fairs
The fleet will be assembled under the flag of
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans and will be sec
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
The Old. Old Story,

Adam had just succeeded after an
exciting little struggle in getting Eve
to stand still and be kissed.
Looking up at him with earnest.
pleading eyes, she asked:
Am I the only woman you have
ever really loved ?"-Chicago Record
Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18

: Sunday School Teacher-Ffghting
again, Tommy Tucker. Have you
forgotten last Sundays lesson, that
when you are struck on one cheek
you should turn the other to the
striker?
Tommy-But you see, mum, he hit
me on the nose. and I've only got one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
THE NEGRO PROBLEM AT THE CAPITAL

The commercial and social circles OF this
city and surrounding country are terribly agitated
over a proposition to establish settlement of
colored persons section that is being built
up by white people who are in comfortable cir
cumstances. One of the attractive suburbs lying
to the northwest of Washington has for some
years been patronized by a good class of white
people who have spent money in the improve
ment of their property and felt comfortable in
the fact that their surroundings were all salts
factory. Now comes proposition for the ac-
quirement of large section in this fashionable
territory which will be sold in lots to negroes.
Already a large number of lots have been bought
and the white people living near by are in a
state of frenzy.
The negro problem is acute in Washing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
Ancestry of Dion RoucicauIt.

The name of Boucicault is French
in origin. Dion Boucicault was the
son of a French refugee who fed to
Ireland and married an Irish girl He
was named Dion after his fathers
friend, DR.. Dionysiu Lardner, noted
British writer on physical science.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18
There Is a Difference.

"Popi"
Yes, my SON."
What is the difference between a
white horse and a milk-white horse?"
why, the white horse is pure
white, and the milk-white ones is a
little on the blue shade, 1 suppose
Yonkers Statesman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18

why do you insist on knowing how
your husband passes every minute OF
his timer"
Il don't insist on knowing" an
swered Mrs. Wise 81 merely insist
on his telling me some sort of a story
about it. 1t makes conversation
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18


The of
this
in
a
n
of
obelong to families
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-08-18

In the course of conversation one
must change the solid gold of ones
thoughts into countless pieces of such
small coin that one invariably ap
pears poor.-Carmen sylvia.