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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09
ANNUAL REPORTS
Concluded from First Page, ,

ma, according to our statistics, tel
from So millions In the fiscal yeal
1905 to "A millions In 1906 and 10 2G
'jmillions In 1907. | would not bo un.
!derstood as attributing this decline
wholly to the boycott OF 1905, or 10
measures OF retaliation on the part of
China or her people on account OF the
exclusion laws In the first place
our trade with China was abnormal
~ large In 1905, and undoubtedly. Ia,
'nverstocking in that year OF the Chi
nese markets with cotton manufac
tures In anticipation OF the opening
Of Manchuria following the close OF
the Russo-Japanese war, as well as the
stoppage of the mining OF new copper
ccfns, which had led to the purchase
Of immense quantities OF American
copper. are largely responsible for the
decline. So large decline, however
as drop In our expectations to thar
country Of from so to &c millions $50
per cent? In two years is sufficiently
startling TO challenge the attention OF
But on higher grounds than those
or mere commercial self-interest |
should the frame OF the laws be |
changed. Tho relations between Chi I
na and the United States have al
ways been most friendly. II is not /
only the right but the duty OF this gov
ernment, for its own protection ana
for the security and welfare of its
titizens, TO exclude foreigners from
rs territory whenever the public in-
terests require. but to so exercise thai
as needlesly to offend the amour pro-
pre- OF friendly nation. or unneces
saf1is TO humiliate whole people
Nho' only . particular class Is to be
cached, can not be the action in,
ended, and should be guarded against
n every possible way. A change in
ne established policy OF rigidly ex.
ludiug Chinese laborers OF every de
etiption. both skilled and unskiIied
not even suggested. This policy
las been and will continue to be as
Heetively enforced as circumstances
fill permit At a time when the noI.
ay OF exclusion has been so thorough.
applied that there remain in the :
lnited States only about 7o.0No cai- II
ese. or less than one-tenth of ner i
ent OF the total population, little dan !,
er need be apprehended from a fun /,
nd fair reconsideration OF the whole y
nb1ect and a recasting OF the laws Il
pom jnster basis. During the past b
seal year only S57 Chinese persons t,
ere newly admitted to the United G.
tafes; OF the balance OF those admit
n, all Of whom We're prior residents n
= were native-born citizens, 733 re
ere merchants. and only 765 were Il
borers- Az against the total admis.
ons. moreover. there were 33g de. i
,rtatisns and an unknown number az =
departures. In view or this u
lowing, a more opportune moment x
an the present can hardly be de- q
red FOR reaching better under. q
anding with China on the subject 2
Chinese immigration ana for Al. TO
tingj our policy in this regard +, 81
Z demands Of justice and equality. "a
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Wilhelm Reduce. ss.,s

Inc German emperor has issued
orders that all Of the numerous inn.
penal automobiles are to be driven
slo"er hereafter than has been the
ease ID the past This action is aid
- Ne Que to the large number OF sccj.
vents caused by speeding automobiles
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09
W ashinoton Forecast.

Washington. Dec ILLINOIS
Rain aud colder Monday. Tuesday
snow finrries and colder brisk east
winds becoming north.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09

Princess frocks OF blarh vci=ct.
each seam outlined with jet. worn hy
the yong contingent. assume Glib
SOD girl air. Such gown is usually
accompanied BY big BLACK pistprs
Lat and a white feather boa.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
!: THE WEATHER
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Yesterdays Cairo Temperatures.
General Conditions.

The day was rainy and cloudy. The
quantity Of precipitation was .12 of an
inch
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09
AIns THE DREssMAKER.
6oodsscuraorted on Holder Clamp
si 20 Table.

A very SIM Q and practical aid to
the dressmakcr Il device called a
"work-holder." thp invention OF an
Indiana woman. II was designed es-
pecially 70 assist he sewer In bast-
Ing and similar work rs shown In
the illustration. II onaists Of hold
er which can be instantly c!amped
to the workable or other nearby
object At the tlp Of the clamp Is
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09

HOLDS GOODS WHILE SEWING.
a large needle, which is supported
rigidly upright in the holder. In
nse one end of the piece OF goods to
be sewed is slipped on the needle and
the goods stretched with the left
hand The operator is thus able to
sew freely and quickly with the right
hand. AS one part OF the piece Of
goods is sewed it is slipped off the
needle and advanced to the next
loint.
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Results IL what the sdvertise. wants
and that d what be gets when be
places his advertising IN the szL
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Wool and silk voiles arc 10 he
worn again ana are trimmed with
suilIlpgs Of ribbon or embroiderIos
and lnce insertions.
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rou pay . little more Tor classified
advsrusns N the Bulletin TIA.
sther Cairo papers but you get the
nznlza
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Was she Announces Subject Of d.
esss' Sermon But He Spoke
Most StrikinoIv Of the

Rev. l. ID Bass. d. d.. took for his
subject last evening The Selection Of
. Wife. fountled upon the text in II
King { Il -Fof The Daughter %
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OF great height are. the combs and
one of the most striking. Of amber.
has a butterfly of briilianis inserted
In the top.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09
FASHIONS MANDATE.

Colored valencinnes all over is qui.e
a novelty in blouses. Dyed natur-
ally, but none the less lovely for
that.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09

Many. Of the hsnd-embroidered
batistes have inserted bands and pat
terms OF pale-colored batiste laid In
tucks -l
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-09
"rHE ENEMY or MARRIAGE.
The Bible Story OF The Garden OF
Edcn---The Serpent, the Fall
ard the Penalties.

tThe third OF the series Of sermon,
n Marriage, that is being preache,
~ Rev. 3. G. Ohrum at the Cairo
7aptist church, will be given mex
sunday evening on The Friend OF
Marriage" Part Of his sermon ~ las
yening is as follows;
The second chapter Of Gene is
gives MS pictrre of marriage that is
happy and beautiful The third chap
Ter iishers Us into the midst OF a
'cene that is full of confusion and
'hane. The difference is due to the
aremy or marriage.
Coming Of Satan.
The method OF attack Is remark.
able for its strategical skin. A ques-
Iion, denial and a promise. YEA
hath God said. We shall not eat OF all
he trees Of the garden?" This raises
he first question OF unbelief. intend
I'd to weaken the force of Gods com
nand and to pave the way for the
positive denial OF the serpent that
came Immediately afterwards, aye
hall not surely die" Then probably
description OF those qualities
/ the tree OF knowledge OF good and
vii good for food. pleasant TO lcok
pom. would make one wise.
Satan attacked her judgment, then
er win, and finally her curiosity to !
xperience the unknown. The attack |
n her crrie sity is three fold the
ist OF the flesh. the lust OF the eye
be pride OF life. Aud she did fall |
efore these repeated attacks Of the |
amDter She takes the forbidden
-ult, and gives to Adam. and he did
IT 2lso.
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Judgment Of the ser,-r..

u vas the most humiliafiBs ufs
possible. TO crawl on the earth and 70
eat the dust. And every wOman haf
the Serpent to this aar.
Connected with tisis judgment Of
the serpent Is the promised heIp.
While satan should brIise the heel of
The 7cuan. the seed Of u pomau
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
ASHLEY FALLS

Mrs F. H. Cossaboom called OH Mrs. I. E. Manvel Thursday.
 John Hall went to Palmer on Friday returning Sunday.
 Charles Decker died at his home in Wetaug Sunday evening aged 59 years. Funeral will be held at his late home Wednesday at 1 o'clock, Rev. M. B. Snyder of Sheffield officiating. Burial in Ashley Falls cemetery. MT. Decker $ death was due to cancer of the liver. MT. Decker is survived by five child ren, Gertrude, John and Howard of Springfield, Mass, Jessie @ trained nurse of Bridgeport, and Cora who has been mothers death nine years ago. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. George Strong of Canaa and Mrs. John Turner of Ashley Falls.
 Mrs. Sarah Manvel returned Monday from Woodbury where she has been two weeks with sick sister.
 The Ladies of the Home Circle will serve an orange short cake supper at the Chapel on Friday evening, February g. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody.
 Mrs. Ira Manvel was in Great Barring ton Tuesday.
 Mrs. George Blodgett and daughter Marjorie accompanied MT. Blodgett to Boston Monday. Mrs. Blodgett is a delegate from the Womans' Relief Corps of Sheffield to the state encampment held in Boston this week.
 F. w. Sackctt came from Collinsville Saturday to spend Sunday with his family at George Woods. ~-
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

residents tell us that not within their recollection has there been winter when so many deaths occurred in this section. Those who have passed to their reward include not only the ones who rounded out the allotted three score years and ten but also those at the zenith of useful existence, those Ill life's prime and those on it's threshold. The causes of demise have been varied, ranging from the ailments of childhood to appendicitis, pneumonia, chronic aff1ictions and the decrepitude and weakness due to old age, not to mention the numerous deaths resulting from injuries of various sorts. This multitude of sad occurrences has tended to weaken the public belief that vigorous winter weather is conducive to health. With the approach of the joy ous springtime may the frequency of the visits of the Grim Messenger decrease and may those who have thus far been spared, remain to enjoy the sunshine which supersedes the shadow.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
FEBRUARY 21, 1907.
THE DEADLY OVERHEAD BRIDGE

Our news columns last week con- tained story relative to the death of a brakeman as the result of striking an overhead bridge at Chapinville while riding on top of freight car.
 These accidents are by no means un- the large dailies without finding an ac- count of such fatality. The average reader hastily peruses the article, men, tally reflects on the. uncertainty of human life and the many dangers that beset it, then as hastily dismisses the oc- currence from mind.
 But in each and every instance there are those who do not and cannot forget i. e., the relatives and near friends of the unfortunate man. Perhaps there is an aged mother whose only support he is, wife, father or sister-it matters not; the candle of life has been snuffed out, a loved one is gone, familiar face and figure are no longer seen.
 It appears to us that this is one of the ways in which the lives of railroad men are needlessly sacrificed. There are so many unavoidable accidents on the rail in which human beings are killed that no pains should be spared to insure safe- ty to life and limb wherever it is possible. And we believe it is possible to provide against the overhead bridge fatalities. A law providing for a certain amount of space between the car tops and the underpart of the bridges would seem to be a necessity, a space of say not less than seven feet which would permit the brakeman to stand erect in safety Whether to bring this about by elevat- ing the bridges or providing that cars shall not exceed 8 certain height would be a matter for legislators to determine. And would not these legislators be do ing their constituents as great service by passing such 8 law as they are by en- acting laws protecting the various kinds of game against the onslaughts of the sportsmen?
 We write this in the belief that no such law now exists. If there is at pres- ent on the statute books a law contain ing provisions such as above outlined, decided dereliction of duty prevails throughout the country, a laxity which might in all truth be branded as crimi- nal.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
A STRETCH OF IMAGINATION.

s'About the first of next May 300 men, now working in the General Electric plant at Lynn, Mass, are to be trans ferred to Pittsfield. .'-Pittsfeld paper.
 We read this paragraph over several times, and substituted "Canaan for Pittsfeld," just to see how it would sound. It sounded first rate. We let our imagination run full tilt for few moments, saw the General Electric folks picking Canaan out as location for a branch plant, saw load after load of furniture belonging to the company's employees passing through the streets, saw employees from the surrounding viii lages coming into town on those new electric roads, saw buildings going up everywhere, saw people vending their way along the streets reading the latest edition of "The Daily News" saw the greatest boom in Canaan that was ever experienced by any Litchfield county village Then we came back to realities, and turned to the article in which we announced our inability to get 100 wo- men for shirt plant. That picture was decidedly different. Contemplating what might be and then comparing it with what is, sort of spurs one to further hustling, therefore we telephoned the Board of Trade, inquiring what, if any, thing, has appeared on the industrial horizon We told them about the brand new pencil and the pad of white paper we are keeping for the particular pur- pose of helping to boom Canaan. And their reply-weu never mind what they said. Suffice it to say that the Board of Trade is in a healthy condition even though it is making little noise just now It may be more noisy later on.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs. Sarah Page is i'll at her home in Huntsville with grip.
 John M. Dean is suffering with grip.
 Miss Ellen Hanchett and brother Lu- cius have been afflicted with grip but are getting better.
 MT. and Mrs. Welles Yale who have been having grip are better.
 Mrs. Fireman is quite feeble, having heart trouble with the grip.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Morse are better.
 A mad dog when first seen by MT. House Monday afternoon was running north. MT. Lucas dog was bitten and a detour taken to South Canaan church. Then the crazed animal went west, only to wheel around and return. He was finally killed by Dorville Merriman, un- der the mountain.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

The public will be heartily glad when the verdict in the Thaw trial is reached. Some of the testimony has been revolt. ing and disgusting in the extreme and unfit to appear in the public prints, therefore it is not in the least surpris- ing that move was made toward ex- cluding from the mails those papers in which this testimony appeared. The protest from all parts of the country against the printing and circulating of the disgusting and debasing parts of the story have been loud and vigorous and if the newspapers do not see fit to heed this thoroughly aroused public senti- ment, a law restricting the reports of such cases as the one in question would be justifiable in every particular.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
The Churches

Methodist Episcopal Church = Rev. T. R. Wallace, pastor. Lords Day Service: 10.30 am. morning wor- ship; 12. noon, Sunday School; 6.5o p. m. hour, 1st. Monday in month; Official Board, 2nd Monday in month, Thursday 7.30 p. m. prayer meeting; Friday 7.30 p. m. choir rehearsal; Holy Communion 1st Sunday in Jan., Mar, May, July. Sept. and Nov.
 St. Josephs Church, Rev. Father T. F. Bannon, pastor; Rev. J. O. Brennan
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CORNWALL

The announcement has been received of the marriage of Charles Comfort Starr, son of the Rev. E. o. Starr, to Rose Mary Bouchard, at Hillside, Ari- zona, Feb. 12, 1907.
 Every one having an ice house has it filled, and there is lots of ice to spare.
 Frank H. Reed of Falls Village paid a visit to Cornwall on Sunday last.
 Henry P. Nunn and wife have re- turned to their home in York state. He has position in creamery i'll the town of Holland, near Buffalo. s..L
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
T CANAAN T

Assistant. Services every Sunday morn Ing alternating between the hours of and II o'clock.
 Christ Church Rev. J. P. Smyth, Rector. Regular services, Sunday morn ing service and sermon 10.45 Sunday School after morning service; evening service and address, TOO p. m., Holy communion first Sunday in each month at 10.45 a. m. Other services as an- nounced.
 Pilgrim Church (CongregationaD- Rev. B. 0. Gillette, Pastor, Sunday ser vices: morning worship 10:30; Sunday School at 11:45; young peoples meeting at 6:15, meeting for prayer and confer ence. Thursday evening at 7:3O.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Now they tell us that paper currency contains myriads of the deadly microbes, bacilli, and other things which menace humanity. This will not strike terror to the heart of the average man. He don't have the opportunity nowadays to hang onto paper currency or any other kind long enough to permit germs to crock off on him.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-At private sale, farm sit uated in sharon on road to West Corn wall known as Moses Handlin Homestead, containing 200 acres with dwelling house, tenant house. two barns and saw mill, grist mill and cider mill thereon, also IA head of stock, farming tools, household furniture, etc. For particulars enquire Of GEORGE w. HANDLIN, Executor, sharon Valley, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Cent-a-WOrd
 Advertisements

These small announcements cost a centa word. No single insertion less than 20 cents, Each subsequent inser- ton of an adv. of less than 25 words costs one cent word If you want to sell something, buy something, find something, send along your advertise ment. These small accounts are strict ly cash.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

The Minnesota editorial association at St. Paul, Minn., adopted a resolution pledging the association to work for the "disbarment of Third Assistant Post master General Madden, who has proved himself inefficient to hold offices". And it will be surprising if other editorial as- sociations do not pass similar resolu- tiOns
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Canaan's
 Religious Circles

Happenings of Interest in canaan's
 Religious Circles .... CHRIST CHURCH.
 During Lent services will be held in Christ church on Fridays at 10.3o a. m. and Wednesdays at 3-30 p. m. The congregation recently had tele- phone placed in the rectory.
 The Guild meets with Mrs. Bunnell tomorrow afternoon.
 PILGRIM CHURCH
 There will be service Sunday evening at 7.00o'clock in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of Longfellow. The public is cordially invited.
 The theme of the meeting this (Thurs- day) evening will be: P. W. Robertson, the great English preacher of the last Century.
 The Patriotic Supper" last Friday evening was an enjoyable and we'll patronized affair. The electric lights were used for the first time, and added greatly to the pleaSantness of the social rooms,
 The wiring of the church is now com pleted, except that there is an indefinite delay in getting the ceiling lamps. How ever, substitute lamps have been put in temporarily.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
THE GRIM REAPER

The grim reaper has been unusually busy i'll Litchfield and Southern Berk- shire counties during the past few weeks
 and great has been the increase in the population of The Silent City. Older
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY

The Ladies of the M. E. Church will serve a Chicken Pie Supper in the Church parlors Friday evening, Feb. 22, from 5.3O to 800. Martha and George Washington do earnestly en- treat their friends and neighbors to partake of ye good cheer.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

COLORED POST CARDS-we have just received 96 brand new designs of col ored post cards, including Teddy Bears, landscape. marine. humorous views etc. etc. Two for i've cents The Canaan Printing Company's Post Card Store, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
FOR EXCHANGE

Souvenir post cards, views of Canaan Ashley Falls, Twin Lakes and nearby places Two will be exchanged for ono five-cent piece at the stationery store of The Canaan Printing Co.,, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS

Write right by using the self-feeding Parker fountain pen and some of our un- excelled stationery. Sold at the store of THE CANAAN PRINTING Go.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

It's getting terribly dull up in Great Burlington. It must be fully two or three days since Editor Clarey has been arrested or sued for libel.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

HORSE FOR SALE-T3ay mare, IS years old, kind, gentle, not afraid of autos Safe for ladies to drive. c. G. Thompson, Canaan Valley, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE at private sale-Four first class cows. horse, carriage and harness (the horse is safe for a lady to drive) cutter, milk wagon, horse rake, blow and culti- vator, potash kettle and eight swarms of bees. R. STANTON, Falls Village, Conn, Telephone S6-2.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-Three quarter size square piano, rosewood case. Good condition. Price low. George E. Frink, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Maple Grove Farm for sale, 2I5 acres. For particulars impure of s. A. Brooker, Colemans Station, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-A very fine Berkshire Boar. Inquire of or address J. M. SELLEcK, Sails bury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

SHEEP-Fourteen ewes and one ram, grade Hampshires, for sale right. Address, George Bushnell, Lakeville Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-A Farm of two hundred acres near the Village of Canaan K. l.. BECKLEY, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
FOR SALE

WOOD-Sawed hard wood slabs for sale at $4.50per cord. Inquire of R. H. WHIT FORD, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-One large Durham COW, middle age, with calf One 5-horse power boiler and engine in good order, 1b or 20 ton good horse hay, Benson Bros. South Ca man. Address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

A MAN of good habits used to out door work and who can show first class references to work on retail baker cart, good wages. Thos. Norton,
 Lee Bakery. Lee, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

THE RUSSELL FARM for sale. Sit- uated near Twin Lakes, WetoRue, Conn. Consists of 46 acres. Inquire Of K. w.. Ferris, III Oak street, Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Rules of Publication Business Adver- tisements will not be published among local Items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisemenis must appear either In the reg ular advertising columns or under the head Ing of ESPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- ,it1On we are able to assign.
 Persons changing their address are re- luested to give their old as well as their new address.
 Unsigned communications will be consigned to the waste basket.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Library Paste Seals, Sealing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Crepe Paper, Paper Nap kins, Pens, Penholders, Pencils, Crayon, Tablets, etc. THE CANAAN PRINTING Go. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

WANTED-Gir to do general house work. Dr. H. L. Ross, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Buyers for the remarkably fine line of stationery we arc carrying, also blank books, office supplies, etc.
 THE CANAAN PRINTING Go.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

BIG WAGES-For two single men, Ap- ply to H. F. kipp, South Egremont, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Maid for general housework. Apply to Mrs J. ]. Robinson, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
WANTED

Sober, reliable teamster, must be good man with n team. $7.00 per week and board, steady work. Also chopper wanted. $500 per week and board, steady job. Ad- dress, R. l.. ANDREWS, Hudson, N. Y.