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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
BLACK HILLS ISOLATED.

Deadwood. s. D., June 1e.-The
Black Hills have been entirely cut OF
from communication with the out
side world since the evening of the
18th. A rain and hail storm, lasting
six hours. washed out railroad bridges
and tracks and destroyed telegraph
wires. Three persons are known to
have lost their lives in a cloudburst
From twenty TO thirty railroad bridges
are dow nand the roadbeds washed
cut in many places.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
ILLINOIS NAVAL RESERVES LEAD

Washington, D. c., June IA
table prepared by direction of Assist
ant Secretary Newberry, shows that
the total strength of the naval milf.
tia organizations of the United States,
according to returns of July l last,
was 5,697 of whom 473 were officers
and AGA enlisted men; Illinois leads
the list, with a total of 65S officers
and men, while California has 452,
Minnesota 1il7. and Michigan 191.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
FELL FROM HIGH TREE
New York Syndicate Manager Said to
Have Suieided BY leaplng From
"Arbol De Tule."

Oaxaca, Mexico, June 16.-J. w.
Johnson, of New York, fell from the
branches of the famous "Arbol De
Tule," a great tree, said to be the
largest in North America and located
near this city.
The authorities are of the opinion
that Johnson's death was suicidal. The
tree is of an enormous growth and
witnesses state that Johnson fell
from branches $50 feet above the
ground. johnson was manager of a
syndicate whose properties are sit
uated onthe Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
10 STAND BY oFElcERs.

Chicago. June i6.-Fifteen hundrei
telegraph operators members Of the
Commercial TeleeTaphers uniou "i
America. al a meeting here this sfier-
noon. voted 10 srppor the president
and executive COMMITTEES of their or
ganizafion IN any measures they deem
necessary 20 bring about a adjust
ment o ffhe operators prievanees.
Those present were chiefly employees
o fthe Western Union and Posfzl
Telegraph companies
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
BROKE; DgsponOeNT; SUICIDES

Salt Lake City June ls-H. A.
Msinquist. a horse man. committed
suicide here today by taking NOR
rhine. Poverty caused despondncy.
He formerly lived in Red Oak. Iowa
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
NEWS REACHES HAGUE
And Causes General DisspprovsI-
Call Peace Move a Comedy.

The Hague. June 16.-The dissolu-
tion of the Douma and the promulga.
ton Of new election system in Rus
sia have created q profound impress
sion sSlong the delegates at The peace
conference. The news reached The
Hague this morning and spread rapid
1y. beco ming instantly the topic Of
discussion. For the time being mat
ters pertaining to the conference were
fongoften Although the dissolution
was anticipated, the fact that such an
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

New York woman got verdict Of
six cents AGAINST a dentist who had
tried TO kiss her and failed. which
seems small recompense for dis
appointment
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
REPRESENTATION OF HOSTILE
FACTIONS IN DOuMA TO
be REDUCED.
TROOPS STOP OUTBREAK
And Day Following Dissolution il
Quietly Passed---Ukase Causes
Deepest contempt--Scvere
Blow to The Hague.
st. Petersburg, June 16.--An inn
perial ukase was issued today prorog.
uIng the council of the empire until
l3.

st. Petersburg, June LITTLE disso
luton of the second douma was re
ceivcd Throughout st. Petersburg will
perfect tranquility, thanks to the pre-
cautionary measures, and in no place
in Russia, SO far as Is known, were
there any serious disturbances.
Demonstrations among st. Peters
burg wormen are anticipated tOmor
row, but the authorities are not alarm
ed They profess to be chiefly appre
hensive ever the possibility of rioting
and racial excesses In Odessa AMI
Kiey and other cities where party
feeling runs high.
An outbreak of agrarian disorders In
several regions of the empire is an
ticipated later, when the peasantry
learn of the dissolution, but a spirit
OF quiet confidence in the ability cf
the government to handle the sltua-
ton prevails in administrative cir
cles.
Deepest Contempt Shown.
News of the dissolution reached the
st. Petersburg papers too late for
their last editions but the public was
quickly informed through extras and
great posters set out by the police at
all street corners, containing the
ukase- announcing the dissolution, and
the imperial manifesto.
Little knots Of readers clustered
around these the whole day, attentive
ly perusing the manifesto, the phras-
ing of which was calculated to appeal
to the patriotism Of the lower classes,
Little enthusiasm or excitement, how
ever. was evoked, and many Of the
readers. as they turned away, sf,at
silently upon the ground as sign of
their deepest contempt
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Keeping eyerlsstingfy at Il insures
success. Advertise in the Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17
SCORES FOR YESTERDAY

National League.
Chicago, June 16-Brooklyn out
played the locals all the way.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

ST Louis, June 16.-Dorner and
Karger each pitched in great form
but Boston effectively punched hits.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Cincinnati, June 16.-The locals
scored both their runs after two men
were ont
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Batterfes--Ewing and Schlei; Pit !
finger and Doom.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Batteries-Taylor, King, l
and Kahoe; Bell and Ritter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Batterles-Karger and MARSHALL, |,
Dorner and Brown.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

pCeiNE9e COURAGE" 10 the win.
nin1 factor nowldays---thc courage TO
advertise ilberally even when you feel
that you can hardly "afford IT,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

NEWSPAPER adyer;'slnu y sts.
mcntat--othrr kIrss are snpp.cmsntal
in building Up business.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

tcOucIuaed On rhlrd Psssl
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

Concluded on Third PasaI
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-06-17

concluded op Third Psss1
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Imported Bay Rum
4oc Half Pint

This store caters to people that like fine mer-
chandise, for that reason you'll find many
items in our stock to be superior to any you ever
saw before. One Of these items is Bay Rum.
We have very superior quality Of Imported
Bay Rum that we put up in full half pint glass
stoppered bottles to sell at 4Oc. Full pint glass
stoppered bottles we sell at Toe. For shaving,
ETC., it has no equal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Back Combs
$l.oo and Up

We have had back combs before but never a
stock that began to compare with the one we are
showing at present. The combs we are showing
at 90 are the best values to be had at that
price, At32OO, $500, $500 and Is 90 . have line
that probably excel any We have ever shown be-
fore. Our combs are all marked according to
their real value. Some dealers marx their Back
Combs according to the way they look. Ours
are honest values
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
See Our utlery|IDisplay

~ Have you ever seen an eight foot lshow case
filled with the veryifnest cutlery money can buy?
If not, then it will pay you to call at our store
just to view our case of high grade Razors, Pocket
Knives, Scissors, Manicure Files Carving Sets,
Game Sets etc. We believe you'll agree with us
when we say that our prices are very low on all
our cutlery. We sell fine pocket knife for 6Oc.
One that you can readily see is an extra good
value for the money.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Hair Brush Bargains

Don't forget that Mccoy is selling SOC Hair
Brushes at 35c, $500 ones for $1!OO, $500 ones
for $500, ETC. You might look all over the state
and not find store where they gave such good
bristle values for the money as you get when
you buy of Mccoy. We buy from 500 to 1000
brushes at time. It's only natural we get the
best possible prices. The only way we can force
the sale Of such goods is to sell them cheap and
advertise. We do both.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Diamond Rings $1,000 Up

Whatever price you may want to pay for
diamond you'll find good value for your money
among the lot we offer. Our stock contains dia-
mond rings priced from $1,000 to$4OOOO At
prices ranging from $1,000 to $500 we show an
immense variety for town the size Of Minot.
Our stock Of loose diamonds is valued at 100000
1t present. We do al kinds of diamond mount
ing and carry full stock Of mountings in rings,
ear screws and studs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Photo Goods
BY Mail

It must be, that our stock contains every
thing generally used by tho amateur photograph
rs Montana, tho there are several dealers be-
tween Us and the Montana line. On the East we
get mail orders for over one hundred miles. II
people 80 far away can find it profitable to buy
from US by mail, chances are you'll find it to
your advantage
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Always Going Up

The one thing that's ALWAYS going up in this
store is the quality. It's better this year than it
was last and possible, it will be better next year
than it is this Our buyer goes to market frequent.
~, which means that we secure the best possible
prices and constantly maintain an up-to-date stock.
We sacrifice the quality to get the price, but
we frequently secure high grade merchandise at
bargain prices
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Tell Him

When your doctor prescribes, tell him Mccoy
is your druggist. BY doing this you will save
money. as we compound prescriptions at reduced
prices. We use ParKe, Davis & Co.'s medicines
to the exclusion Of all others, you can readily
see that our prescription Work is Of the highest
possible quality. We don't sell cheap drugs but
We do sell good drugs cheap.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Always Going Down

Our prices are always going down. Each year
our business has shown increase in our sales I'M
til now the volume of our sales enables us to buy
goods direct from the importer and the manu-
facturer. In buying direct, we save the jobbers
profit and, in turn sell just that much cheaper
to our customers. On such items pocket-kniv
razors, scissors, etc. we retail all these goods at
wholesale prices.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
A Complete Drug Store

That's what you'll find this store to be- We
aim to carry everything that anyone would expect
to find in we'll regulated drug store If you have
prescriptions to be filled bring them here because
we use Parke, Davis & Co.'s medicines exclusively
and compound prescriptions at reduced prices. II
it's a bottle of Patent Medicine you want you'll
generally find it here tho you couldn't get it
elsewhere. Our growing outlet means fresh drugs
at all times
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Silverware

The prettiest lot Of silverware we have ever
had in our store is the lot we just placed on SALE
It's all of the high grade kind tho the prices are
very reasonable. Among the many pretty items
we are showing Baking Dishes priced from
500 to $1,000. Crumb Trays and Scrapers
priced from $500 to $500. Bon Bon Dishes
priced from $500 to $500. Nut Bowls from $500
to $1,000. Sugars and Creamers priced from
$500 to $1,000 a set.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Watches for Ladies, $1,000 up

It's really surprising to see what good
watch you can buy at our store for $1,000 Genu-
teed 20 year Fancy Gold Cases Every one guar
anteed. There is no disputing the fact that our
prices on watches and all kinds of jewelry are
the lowest in the state. Not only are our prices
low but our assortment is the largest. Ladies'
watches from $1,000 to $1,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
SEE Or
Swedish RazorS at Sl.48
Extra Hollow Ground Razors
at $l.59

You can positively buy razors of the quality
kind at our store at regular wholesale prices.
Take our genuine Anton Berg Swedish Razors in
any size at s14S and our extra hollow ground at
s1.59. They are not equaled in the state at that
price. II saving of s1.OO or more is any object
to you then it will pay you to buy at this store.
We guarantee, absolutely, every razor we sell, so
you take no chances on not getting your moneys
worth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
PIPE SALE
40 and soc Pipes. CSC

Don't overlook the snap we offer in pipes.
For 25c we are selling pipes that regularly retail
for 4Oc and SOC. We bought a lot from a broker
and got them at jobbers' prices This lot OF
pipes contains an assortment Of most all sizes
and shapes. You'll be very apt to find one to
suit you and, at the same time, get the best
value for your money that you ever saw in the
pipe line.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Advertised Goods by Mail

just because you live out OF town is no reason
to overlook our big values. Send us your mail
orders and we will send the goods by return
mail. We are particular to get all mail orders
out promptly and to send exactly what is ordered.
you have prescription for pills or powders
that you use constantly, send it to us and we
will save you money on the medicine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
40 Dozen Shaving Brushes

Our fall order for lather brushes called for
forty dozen assorted. We bought them direct
from the maker in Brooklyn, N. Y, and we just
want to tell you that we will sell you regular 25c
values for &c., regular SOC values for 3Oc, regular
dollar values for SOC. We have line of full
badger hair brushes to sell at SOC, 75c and 81 90.
They are the finest shaving brushes money can
buy
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Fountain Pens Repaired

Lots Of people seem to think that once they
break the feed or bend the point of their fou1-
tain pen that the pen is done for. This is not
fact You can have your pen repaired regardless
Of what happens to it. We take care of any
make of pens and have them repaired promptly
and at reasonable price. This work is taken
care of in our jewelry department.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Horehound Cough Candy
Csc Pound

The kind mother used to make. Last year
we sold over barrel of it, this year we will sell
twice that much. We put it up in &c, Ice, 15c,
Zoe and 25c packages, and sell you full pound
for 25c..Get pound and take it home. Our
horehound drops is all some folks use to cure
cough. However, for bad coughs and colds, we
recommend Rexall Cherry Juice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
MERCHANDISING JEWELLERS
Rubber Goods Of Every Description

Whether it's nipple, a syringe, hot water
bottle, extra pipes, extra tubing, you'll find it
here and at the right price, too Our stock Of
rubber sundries is not equaled iu the town, eth
or in price assortment We have three
quart Combination Syringe and Hot Water Bot
tie, that we positively guarantee, that we are
selling at s1.57. The same thing in quart at
s1.83. Remember these prices and don't pay
more, for these goods the best money can
buy
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
A Good Soap
in Hard Water

Have you had any trouble getting good
toilet soap? Most people have! We have one
that we can honestly recommend. It's the best
soap in hard water that we have ever been able
to get. IT you want to keep your hands from
chapping get box of Towards Flesh Soap.
The regular prico is ..25c cake straight. We
are selling it at zoe cake SOC box
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Carving Sets
$500 and Up

Don't spoil your Thanksgiving Turkey by
trying to do the carving act with butcher
knife. We sell carving sets very cheap. You
can get set for $500 that is very fair, indeed.
At $500, $500 and $500 We have still finer ones.
Don't overlook the fact that our cutlery is priced
very reasonable. You will ike the quality as
well as tho price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Cuff Buttons
$l.o0 and Up

You'll be agreeably surprised when you see
what fine pair of Cuff Links you can buy in
our jewelry department for S1.OO. Buttons that
look the $500 and $500 value we sell for s1.OO.
Ii you want to pay more than 81 90 We have
some extra fine Cuff Links at 81 80, $500, $3.50
and $500. From $500 to $500 we have fine
line of Solid Gold LINKS
aAa.&A,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Garnet Brooches
$500 Up
$500 Up

Garnets are very popular this year and, Of
course, We are showing them, and particular
nice lot too, in Brooches. " course, Garnet
Brooches arc not tho only ones We are showing
We have very select stock Of new brooches in
both Gold Filled and Solid Gold that range in
price from 75c up to S4O.OO.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
Mems Watch Chains
$500 Up

No chance for you to be disappointed if you
buy your watch chain here because We have
none but good ones and our stock is SO complete
that you cannot help but find one to suit you.
We have watch chains by the hundred and no
two Of like pattern. Whether you want
heavy one, or light one, you'll find what you
want in our stock because it's so very complete.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
High Grade Mems
w catches

Have you got $3.50 to put into good watchq
II you have, you can buya Fl Jewel Deuber. Is
size, in 20 year Gold Case. II you have $500
to put into good watch let us show you fine
q Jewel Waltham, 10 size, watch fitted in good
20 year Gold Case that We sell for $500. You'll
not find good watches for sale at our low prices
in many stores We guarantee every watch we
sell to be exactly Is represented.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Scarf Pins
$l.0o Up

For all that's new and nobby in Scarf Pins
see our display. You'll. no doubt, be surprised
at the large line we display at popular pricos.
II you have never bought jewelry at our store,
it's time you began. We give very superior
values for the money and always show the new
and up-to.date lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-11-07
New Parlor Clocks
$4.95 and up

Just placed new lot Of fine Mantle Clocks
on sale and they are priced very low. Our leader
at s4.95 is one that is usually sold at $3.50 and
500. The clocks we sell at $3.50, $500 and
$3.50 are usually sold ct $1,000 or more. II you
need clock don't overlook our Offering in this
line
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-09

Trout prutectionl Nonsense" said
. gunner Of local eminence. Trout
are amply able to protect themselves
Look at their depredations among
ducks. for example. and you will agree
with me that it's the birds that need
protection. It's common thing for a
trout to Jump from the water. seize a
duck by the neck. drag the unfortunate
fowl into the depths sufficiently to
leave its feet sticking in the air. where
it can get no purchase upon the uni
verse. and thus drown IL Then the
trout picks the feathers from the bird,
eats II at its leisure and swims away
out Of the jurisdiction Of the courts.
Are there any fishermen, None? Too
bad. This would be a match for one
Of their fish stories"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-09
1T WOULD De SIMPLE.
Forrnslities Complied with. Escape
from Hotel Was Easy.

In the days before the dawn OF his
fame Il was the practice Of certain
well known author to wander up aud
down the land seeking what he might
devour in the way Of suggestion and
local color. In this way he had drift
ed down into Arkansas. "roughing IL. J"
and not. as he expresses Il. presenting
an appearance calculated to inspire a
hotel proprietor with unlimited conf
dence.
The only hotel In the town. a frame
structure. seemed to have been built
upon the theory that there was plenty
Of room straight up. but that ground
had to be bought. and the vanderer
was shown TO a room on the third
floor. reached through many narrow
and winding passages. From the one
window # was a straight drop to the
ground.
Say. how would I get out OF this
place in case Of fire." he asked the
landlord. who had brought up his
grip.
The other eyed him colby.
Wall be drawled, all yo' would
have 10 do would be to show Their
night watchman-the one with Their
shotgun receipted bill fob yo'
board an lodgin'. an get him to tie up
Their bulldog "-Ha-rer's Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-09
No Criticism to Make.

Mrs. Hwfa Williams, the English So
ciety leader, talked az dance in New
York about the fashion OF riding
astride that has taken hold of English
equestriennes.
Some Of our young women" said
Mrs. Williams, dress out and out like
men They wear a long coat cut like
q hunting coat, cap. riding breaches
and top boots. 1t is a handsome cos
tune and it is not immodest, but I'M
doUbtedly it attracts a good deal Of
attention They have been telling in
London lately a story about an Eng
lsh girl who has adopted this riding
rig Pulling up her horse one after.
noon she said to an artisan who was
passing: Can you tell me IL this is the
way to Warehamr
The man looked her over carefully.
Then he touched his cap in a respect
full manner and replied: Yes, miss.
yes-you seem To ave got EN- on all
right"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-09
FIRST TO CROSS PACIFIC.
sIde-xheeI Steamer Aroused Much
Interest In Japan

Il saw the first steamship flying the
American flag that ever crossed the
Pacific ocean enter the harbor OF
Hongkong." said Frederick r. Ster-
ling. a merchant OF Hongkong.
THAT vessel was the Colorado. and
II landed in Hongkong In 1859. 1t was
the FIRST day Of January. and there was
q big c-owd OF people OF all nationali-
ties to see her. Being a side-wheeler
OF the old-fashioned type. she was a
curiosity. At the request OF Isaac J.
Allen. the American consul general.
the ship gave an excursion around the
island on which the city is situated. |
was among the 100 on board. II
was a gala day. Whistles blew. people
shouted. and numerous small sailing
boats and tugs escorted US.
AS remember now. the vessel be-
longed to the Pacific Mail Line and
sailed from San Francisco. She made
the trip OF 5000 miles In 30 days. and
when she arrived was in perfect trim
and good order Everybody realized
that Il means the beginning Of tho
great development Of the Pacific"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-05-09
The EstimahIe Family,

Reynolds" said Millionaire Banks
to his valet. go round TO the house
OF that little girl whom I ran down
with the auto this morning and ex-
tend to the family my sincere regrets
and sympathy. Also give them this
$50 bill I understand that they are
very poor and in want"
Accordingly the valet obeyed. When
he returned his master met him at
the door.
We'll. Reynoldsr'
The father wished me to say, sir,
that he hoped you wouldn't take the
affair too much TO heart. As for the
family, they all feel very grateful to
you sir. and couldn't bring themselves
to accept your very kind offer"
"A most estimable family. Yet I
wonder why they didn't accept the
money!"
The father said such matters
should be arranged through his law.
yer, sir. Judge.