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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
"A Real Home
lCopyrIght.,

| q y
| Perhaps there was no one ava,
from the actual scene Of hostilit!e:
who followed the operations OF ths
war with Spain with more interest
than frail Miss Ellen Dale,
/ Miss Dale was alone In the world
Her history was sad one. An TIC
dawn OF the civil war she had been
betrothed to young naval officer
| he left her to become one OF the de
voted band that went down In the III
fated Cumberland. With him Der
ished also her brother a fcllow-oflicer
Inc double tragedy had wellnigh be
reit her reason. leaving her after the
storm with silvered hair and broker
health. Her father, an army officer
emerged from the conflict only to sue.
cnmb to a disease, resulting from
hardsllIps of the campaign, leaving 4
family OF which Miss Ellen was now
the only survivor She received b
small pension from the government.
winch enabled her to live carefully
under the friendly shelter az the Old
Ladies Home
Among those In the habit Of visiting
The home was Ethel Vernon. the
daughter of one 81 the trustees and Il
favorite with Miss Dale. She was All
attractive girl with winning ways, and
gift OF sympathy which dispensed ii.
sell as naturally as the sunshine Miss
Dale was quick to respond to such a
nature and they soon became warm
friends, Ethel brought SO much bright
ness from the busy, outside world into
the old lady's lonely life that 1t was
a grief TO her when the young girl.
being Red Cross nurse, was called
away to the hospitals by the war
Deprived of these visits and drives
In upon herself by the uncongenial at
mosphere around her Miss Dale spent
much Of her time in her own room.
One day II suddenly occurred 10
her that Il would be u pleasant labor
to make 4 scrapbook OF the war.
In collecting ana classifying the ma.
terial for her book she gained very
clear comprehension of the operations
OF the war. and noted many individual
acts Of bravery only briefly mentioned
She also decided 10 write to some OF
the officers and ask them for their au
tographs.
When the revolt In the Philippines
broke out IL promised 10 furnish Kiss
Dale With more names 10 add TO her
roll of honor Many young officers
some already distinguished. were sent
1ut with The new volunteer regiments
o pHt down the rebellion. Among
hoso was Capt. Ice Peyton. Oh VIZ
'inia who had won special mention
md promotion by a daring ACT in tho
'ssault uEon Caney. IN Cuba, the pre-
f.ens summer. He had been after.
ward attacked with fever and only TO-
'9vfaed ip time to embark for tho
'hilippinca with his new regiment, |
ne Of the FIRST to be sent cut to rein.
srce Gen. Otis
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
Fiaht the eyp.y Moth.

II is costing Massachusetts 81 900.
900 a year TO fight the gypsy moth
This includes public appropriations
state s7d local, and expenses incurred
by individuals in the warfare. This
estimate does not take into account
the loss through the destruction OF
trees in the great wooded areas. which
Is heavy economically and not less Sc
Iious aesthetically.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

The fans Of Spring Valley, ILL.,. have
come across with $4,000 to take a
ilyer ON Bill PapRe in his go with
HUGO Kelly Not since the days Of
Billy Meyer, the Streator Cyclone. has
'he nome town or fighter raised
spch pot of money to bet on its
fayorite son.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Elbows" McFaddcn the veteran
lightweight, declares he can sion
Tommy Murphy or Battling Nelson
~ 20 rounds Elbows" is a most in
teresting talker.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
TWO RICH MEN
ARE CONTEND|NC
EACH WOULD BE REGARDED AS
WORLDS GREATEST PHlLAN.
THRoPlST-CARNEGlE HAS
ADVANTAGE.

New York, Dec 26. What prom
ises to he highly interesting aud
from the pnblic's noint Of view, 4
highly profitable war" between the
country's two most proninent mutt.
millionaires is tha; apparently bein
waecd between Grpegic anil 2pet
Teller for leadership IN the H#d Cf
philanthropy. While there ii pc
ayowcd rivalry between them ii tAis
respect, it was remarked as uota
worthy that directly following ttr
announcement of Mr., Rockefc.ler's
Gift of $2.0o0,000 to the institute for
research which bears hls
name, Mr.. Carnegie came to bat with
a S2,000000 addition to the eadow-
ment of the Carnegie Institution ia
According to the rec.
ords SO far rs they have leen made
public, the great steel master has
given away Sl3G,a39,950 10 the va
rious objects of his banolicience
While the oil king has natted with
sl06,355,000 for philanthropic pur
urposcs. This leaves Mr. Carnegie
With q lead Of trlning $2a.9Sl95e.
with the resources Of Mr. Rpekcfol
or however, this handicap IS By no
leans insupefable rs rs Indicated bf
lis single gife q: 80 00n0Aa TO tT-
;oncra education board Ordinarily
he public is moro likely 70 suaar
han To profit by contest between |
oen of great wealth hui there seems
o be no reason wins II should not sit
Jack and applaud u race fer su
'remacy between tile worlds tive |
.rcatest givcrs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Several youngsters win he after
jimmy Barrett's place with the Bos-
ION Americans next seasn, but IL
jim S Knee Is all right he viii be the
boy to make the swell throws in left
field.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
PRIZE FIGHT TONIGHT.

Lewiston, Me. Dec. 26.-Jimmy
Briggs and Arthur Cote will meet
here tomorrow night in fifteen
round boxing match.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
Mshars's Ministries.

ON Thursday. Jan. ,. another min
strel sfoN win be given at the opera
house Tho show Is pronounced good
oy press critics where il has appeared
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

The coming season will mean much
Y Joe Cantillion Should the Wash.
lngton team fail to climb at least two
rings from the bottom it will be ex.
major league manager for Joseph.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
Chamberlain
Cough Remedy

II Is favorfte with r1auy mothers af,1
nerU dfsappoints them II Contains NJ
opisai = other narcotic and MAJ he si9ei,
with implicit confidence.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
GETTING THE
FACTS

HE YOUNG won
an with the curly
hair and appeal
ing eyes did roi
have the air OF
really seeking in
formation. She
seemed to be aft.
er confirmation Of
facts already IL
her possession.
"Tell me, truly
Bert" she began
twisting a button.
on the youna
mans sleeve, "dlC
you ever care as
much about any
other girl as you
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Bill Squiros is Knuckcd out We
have sccn that headline so often that
re can say q by heart
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
Cotton States to the Southern league

The new Basket Ball league will
nave teams in both Manhattan and
BROOKLYN The Brooklyn team will
pay on the Atlantic league grounds,
and Bronx Oval has been leased for
The New Workers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
NOTES.

Kitty Bransfield is mentioned as
the new manager for the milwaukee,
club.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Cheap Travel N Hungary.
IN Hungary travelling is as cheap
IS three miles for cent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
Do Not Trife
With a Cold

Is good advice for men and women. Il
may be vital IN the case Of a child. long
experience has proven that there is moth.
ing better for colds IN children than
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
BASKET BALL

Two girl teams from the High
School will play a gam OF basket
bah at the Armory tonislt. These
teams have been under tie direct
coaching OF .. r. Dennie, and that
gentleman says they are getting net
ter in the art Of team work day by
day. Mr.. Dennie is excellent aa-
ihority on the game aud the girls are
fortunate 10 having a man f. cearb
them who takes 80 much int, res, in
tue game as does Mr.. Donnie.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

liot Springs nrht promoter are try.
ing r. arrange bout between Al
kauluisn and Marvin Hart
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

can Rep sf.- crvs.
Hcrrel = tfare naas srsss, ~
riser seea reesi-A
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Yesterday appeared in The Bulletin
q somewhat lengthy article setting
forth one mans opinion Of the game
of basket ball. DR.. C. w. Hctl'cfiug
ton, athletic director Of the University
of Missouri says that basket BAH in
wolves too much thinking. Maybe it
does; but the modern average man
even thinks in his sIeep. there is no
game played ia American educational
institutions that does not involve
more or less thinking. The doctor
says the nervous strain involved in
the game is likely 70 deter the de-
velopment of the organic system
Every muscular organ Of the human
body is exercised in basket ball. The
doctor is right in one thing; ne says
people with weak hearts should not
PLAY basket ball. OF course not. But
there are many classes Of people
Who cannot play basket ball. end for
all kinds of reasons. Hetherington
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
rew respectfully.
ELLEN DALI


13l East Street New York city
"Jorel" he calculated. when he had
finished the letter. That girls a
brick end no mistake It puts life
into a fellow to feel that some in God
country know this drcary business is
not a picnic excursion. Ughl how we
all hate it,
lie had liz his pipe and was putting
at It. thoughtuly I'd like to see
that girl" be soliloquized, she must
know a great deal about the situation
and the war she has followed events
and got her facts straight. And she's
lady, one can see Wonder If she's
pretty, like that Red Cross nurse at
Camp Wikoff. who pulled me through
the Santiago fever. owe my life to
her-wish ! knew where she was
now
A few months later Capt Pcyton
found himself nj hotel in Now York
city. After having fallen victim To
fever in Manila end been through a
vorv rcFsrc iilncss. he had been sent
ff-''fA- VIZ ~ p JAW lftt fFHE ef.A Ns1fa
age had greatly benefited him. but ne
was stan far from strong. lie had
stopped IN town expecting to sec an
Old friend and had iust learned that
he was absent ia Europe.
While hc was idly wondering how
be should spend tho rest OF the day.
the bell-boy brought him a letter
which had followed him from Manila
TO San Francisco and across the con
tlnent 1t was Miss Dale's grateful
Acknowledgement Of bis autograph and 1
the ornament she had received.
When h reached the place he was
10 see that II was an old
aides home. He appeared dared for
, moment; then. recovering himself.
vent on and up the front steps slowly
md touched the electric doorbell
Can ] sec Miss Dale?' he asked.
searching for his card
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27
vaiuasIs Fish Catch.

he annual fish catch Of Earla1a
e xalzsd at fss,ss2 9e2
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

The Mobile. club is having some
trouble in TRYING 70 switch from the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27


Great Scott exclaimed peyton, as
he entered MS old quarters In the city,
II this isn't luxury to see bed once
moro and q roof over ones head, TO
cay ncihiaG Of getting cleaned up
asain after loradering in that beastly
mud Ilcllo.0 Here bis eye fell upon
o letter on the table and he ponnced
upon II, longing for news of home.
But i was not home letter. This
Is What he read after he had torn il
open:
September Y. 1899
Captain loc Ptytnn
Dear Sir. talie a liberty in writing
TO AJAX for your autograph; but l should
much value q On account Of your scrv-
Ices Ia the country by Your brave act AT
Caney last year and BY your present la
bers IN the Philippines
YOU and Your fciow-soidlcrs are on
gagged al Righteous war for civilization
rs well MS FOR uur fiag. Notwithstanding
The marrow. treitorons criticism Of few
a., home An true Americans are proud
OF your splendid wofA
Hoping Fnt win pardon a stranger for
thus addressing you, ! am,
Eewg Respectfully
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

PENNSYLVANIA state colloge IS after
Patsy Flaherty the Hub pitcher. for
a basket ball coach.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

BUY Piano for Christmas prcsent
Whitlock, 1902 Washington avenue
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Two fighting clubs are to begin
lfsiHcss IN Boston soon. With the
one now going al Chelsea this viii
make il quite lively around the Hub
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Tim Flood. who had trouble with
Umpire Conway in Toronto last sea
son. is talked Of as the possible man
aser for St Paul next year.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-27

Ty Cobb. tho champion hitter. win
hive charer ihc sporting section Of
Tie Atlanta Journal this Sunday
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

AS The Sentinel goes to press the,
the election for governor Is being
claimed by both MesSerS brewer
and Noel.
The contest is evidently close. BY
reference to the election returns OF
the county published elsewhere, it
will be seen that Williams is nominal
ed for sheriff, Wright for treasurer and
Yearger for assessor. The race be-
tween Powell and King for chancery
clerk is being investigated at this
writing by the Executive Committee.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

The ev%olutioniStS have for a long
time been trying to find the missing
link--juS5 where the ape drops his
caudal ~appendage and turns to a a
They have never been able t. propa-
gate that species, but the inventor
has been more fortunate for has found
the missing link in the farm imple-
ment business. The time was when
the small farmer boys dreams were
haunted with the thought of when
narrowing time came; and when it
did come he felt at night like he was
worn off up to the knees, but that
time is past. Now the old man can
harrow seated on his harrow cart,
and do better work with all ease. This
implement milks the cows without a
pain or an ache and empties the slop
to the hogs without a murmuring
word after a hard days work has been
done. II you don't believe it just try
it for one day.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
p~lantatit ms are today being developed
along this line in that Province alone.

p~lantatit ms are today being developed
along this line In that Province alone.
This Is the plan / would recon
mend to the young men Of America
who may be looking in this direction
as a suitable field for investment for
their labor and capital. They could
organize an association or corporation
sending one of their number to estab-
lish the plantation and put it on a
paying basis, those remaining behind
advancing the necessary funds as
needed. If we had only one organiza-
ton Of this kind fIom each county
ia the United States, a personal inter-
est in this Province would be felt by
the people be home which would
create an asset very valuable. to the
Islands as a whole. Doubtless ar
engagements could be made to employ
a plantation manger here. which
would not require the presence of any
member of the company or the asso
citation ana u organization will un-
dcrtake to find a reliable man for such
work if required However, it will be
very much more satisfactory to you
to have your own mar on the ground.
Any information requested will be
given by the writer.
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A UNIQUE PLAN.

The plan ad ,pted by the Americans
In this Province is to form an assOcia-
ton, putting one of their number in
charge of the plantation, the others
contributing from their salaries or
other incomes until the plantation is
on a paying basis. Several hundred
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
MALiRIAL DISEASES.
How to Avoid Them and the Sc
rious Consequences Of Neg
leCt,

Elk me up something to knock the
malaria, DOCTOR" remarked a sallow.
raced, sick1y looking man, entering e
prominent physicians Office the other
day.
The doctor stepped to his medicine
case, took down a couple of bottles, mixed
a preparation which he handed to the
patient with the customary advice to
shake we'll and follow directions and
resumed his seat.
"Such cases are frequent, replied the
doctor i'll answer to a question. "The
warm days and damp, chilly nights are
certain malaria breeders and are most
serious in those who have neglected to
keep their stomach, liver and bowels in
good condition. Such persons are full
of the impurities on which the malariai
germ thrives, and it is from this class
that typhoid fever, pneumonia, Bright's
Disease, small pox and yellow fever claim
most of their victims whenever these dis
eases are prevalent.
The proper way to guard against the
malaria1 germ and the serious diseases
which follow it is to get into good condi-
ton by taking a reliable remedy that
will keep the bowels clear and the liver
healthy, and to continue with it at fire.
quent intervals during the sickly season.
A dose of Prickly Ash Bitters three or
four times a week will do all of this, be-
sides stimulating the digestion, improv-
ing the appetite and keeping the bodily
energy at the highest pitch.
Prickly Ash Bitters is known every
where as a system tonic and bowel regu-
lator. 1t not only nov all traces of
malarial poison from the system, but
tones up the vital organs, gives new
strength and vigor, makes the body
strong and the brain active.
"Prickly Ash Bitters is the best all-around
medicine for the family I ever used. During the
past ten years 1 have always kept it in my house.
Whenever any of my family show signs of mala-
tia, kidney trouble, indigestion or constipation
a few doses is all that is needed to make them
we'll and hearty again.-W. H. McWILLIAMs
Pickering, La.
Sold by druggists. P.ice S1.00.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley R. r
Local and Personal
Now about Grenada.

Now dOOuU Grendud.
What are you willing to do to help
Grenada?
Let Grenada move on.
Grenada is still in the forefront.
Mai. Max GinSburger and family left
Thursday evening for WaukeSha where
they will spend the next five weeks.
Miss Lucille Quarles of Charleston
is a visitor at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
T. Z. Moody.
DIR. w. W. Montgomery of Shaw,
Miss: is Il visitor at the home of Mrs.
b. @. Adams.
G. b Duke the popular r. Il.
Agency at Scobey spent Sunday night
in Grenada.
Misses Halle PegueS and Jennie
Boyd Talbert of Winona and Ethel
Talbert of Hardy arc guest of Mrs.
S. A. Morrison.
Mr. ChaS Heath was among the eXcur-
sioniSts to Chicago Saturday last. He
will also visit Indianapolis before re-
turning.
Miss Stella Robertson of ScObey is
visiting in Grenada, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. e. Ccnger.
Mr.. w. e. Conger, wife and child
rem spent last Sunday in Greenwood.
Mr.. Tillman Bradley the foreman in
this office was enc of a large party
who tnOk advantage Of the excursion
to Chicago last Saturday.
Mr.. Brady, is a splendid young
man. He enjoyed the wonders Of
the windy city very much.
Mr. r. B. Talbert and wife of
Louisville, Miss: spent Tuesday
= night amp Wednesday in Grenada the
guest of Mr.. w. E. Conger and family.
Mr.. Talbert is the popular Cashier
and General Manager of the Merchants
and Farmers Bank of Louisville.
The directors and stockholders Of
the Merchants and Farmers bank are
t6be congratulated on securing such
a splendid gentleman and excellent
business man as Mr.. Talbert as a
cashier.
The ladies o. the Methodist and first
Baptist Churches both gave intertain-
ments on Tuesday evening for the
benefit Of their churches. Much re-
greet was expressed that The entertain
mentS we're by mistake fixed for the
same day. The ladies of the Meth
odiSt Church were the first to give
the notice to this offic and when the
postal announcing the ice cream sup
per by the ladies Of the First Baptist
Church was received the other enter
tainment was not thought or by US
and we feel sure that there was no in
tention on the part OF one to conflict
with the other.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

John Bihs, a prominent dealer OF
Vinsng, Ia, says: Il have been selling
DeWitt'S Kidney and bladder pills
about a year and they give better sat
isfactiUn than any pill eve sold.
There a dozen people here VIII" have
used them and they give perfect salts
faction in every case. l have used ZEN
myself with fine results. Sold by
Second Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
Children In Pain.

never cry as do children who are suf-
fering from hunger. Such is the
cause of all babies who Cry and are
treated for sickness, when they are
really suffering from hunger. This is
caused from their fo0d not being as
simulated but deyoured by worms. A
few doses of White Cream Nermifuge
will cause them to cause crying and
begin to thrive at once. Give 1t a
l.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
DON'T Be Blue.

and lose all interest when telp is with
in reach. Herbine will make that
liver perform its duties properly. j. b
Vaughn, Elba, ALA, writes: Be
ing a co Instant sufferer from constipa-
ton and disordered liver. | have
found III erbine to be the best medi-
cine for these troubles on the market
/ have used it constantly. / believe
it to be the best medicine of it's kind,
and l wish all sufferers from these
troubles to know the good Herbine
has done me-"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

Rev. II. w. Lewis will fill the pull
pit at Methodist Church next Sunday
morning and will preach that night
at the union service at the Presbytcr-
ian.
Mr.. Lewis is a fine preacher and
holds a warm place in the hearts of
Grenada people and will no doubt be
greeted by a large congregation.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

A minister, having given out his
notices." was about to read his
hymn, when he was reminded of one
he had forgotten. Stopping he made
this announcement, apologizing for
his forgetfulness. Then, much 10 the
amusement of his audience, he began
to line out the hymn as follows, Lord,
what thoughtleSS wretch am Il
Judge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
Don't GrumbIe,

when your joints ache and you suffer
from rheumatism. Buy a bottle of
Billiards. Snow Liniment and get in
slant relief. A positive cure for rheu-
matism, Burns. Cuts, Contracted
MufcleS, Sore Chest, etc., Mr.. |. II.
Rogy, a prominent merchant at Will
low Point. Texas, says that be tindS
Billiards. Snow Liniment the best all
round liniment he ever used"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

B. e. rloore, Druggist, Grenada, Miss
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24
FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

When one thinks Of Eternity
they have in mind something ever
lasLing. That is why, Star Brand
shoe manufacturers named their boys
and girls school shoe Eternity
They wear like iron. See them
The +. Sabin & Co.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

Arrangements are being perfected
by the engineer of the Moro Province
TO get reliable data as to the number
of valleys in this Island, their area
and suitability for various crops.
When this work is completed. exact
information can always be had by
those interested without the expendi-
ture of unnecessary time or money.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-08-24

WANTED TO H. A good Sc,
cond hand l"r WAGON 7. w. Brown
5-4-1907. CaScllta, Miss.