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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27
FORMER ILLINOIS EDITOR DEAD

Springfield. III, March 26.-News
was received here tonight Of the death
in Cheyenne. Wyo.. today Of Homer
Edward Shack. foTmreiy editor Of the
Carlinville, III, Free Democrat
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27

ONLY PAPER III THl8 sEcTt0N Y
which is q member of the Assoolatsd
Press and received the DAILY aEfss
VICE Of that great ncws sgency. n VI
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27

(cOncIuded on Fifth rags)
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27

GIVES CAIRO AND VICINITY AL
the important news Of the day iron,
FOUR 70 EIGHT hours In advances OF
ANY OTHER PAPER PRINTED.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27

sconcluasd 90 TaiFd PasA'
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-27
Police See a cIew.

tconcluded On Third Psss,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13

Kaiser William adds to his many
other accomplishments skill as an
artist and art critic. In a book just
published in Berlin, Prof. Seidel,
curator Of art in the royal palaces,
praises the sovereign's activity in
church architecture, forestry, land
scape gardening, genre painting, stage
decoration and the applied arts" If
he indeed is proficient in all those
branches, it can readily be understood
that he has no time, even if he had
the inclination, to disturb the peace of
Europe. As a critic, his taste is
catholic, although at times he is severe
in his judgments. While he has no
prejudice against impressionists, he
hates still life and uninteresting sub
Jects which lack movement" His
opinions are given at random, some
times in the form of marginal notes.
When some South German amateurs
undertook to decide what kind of
monument should be erected for Wag-
ner in Berlin, the kaiser signified his
displeasure by writing nonsense" at
the end of one Of the articles. Not
even Winckelmann could have ex-
pressed an aesthetic opinion more con-
cisely and forcibly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
Good. If True,

Has cure for cancer actually been
found? If SO, fear of one of the most
dreaded enemies of mankind will be
greatly diminished Discussion has
been aroused in Europe by the appear
ance in Berlin medical journal of
high order of an article testifying to
the merits Of recently tested remedy,
and in which this is said: "One of the
foremost authorities on cancer in the
world, Prof. Won Legion, has expressed
opinions which do not appear to err
on the side of optimism when the
work of Prof. Morton of New York
and other students of cancer is CON
sidered." The article goes on to speci.
fly what has been shown by various
experiments to prove the effectiveness
Of the remedy in destroying cancer
germs, and concludes with the declara-
ton that what has been learned is
Sufficient to excite hopes of the great
est results in the minds of all study.
ing the problem of cancer" Of course
it would be unwise to be over-san-
guine, even in the face of testimony
such as this. But, remarks Troy Times,
the facts so to show what progress
the medical world is making in get
ting control of ailments once thought
beyond cure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13

clared she could not find room for
them all. Frank ominously rustled
the paper bag in his pocket, and Ted,
who had heard his remark to Marian,
tried to urge him on by expressive
gestures and facial contortions. But
Marian's sudden access of dignity,
and the fact that the doctor was a
total stranger to him, made him hest
tate.
AS the train moved off, the travel
ers stood on the rear platform, and
the doctor tossed a package to Frank
After one glance at it, he tore the bag
of rice out of his packet and threw it
wildly toward the pair in the door
way. They were not touched by the
shower, and waved triumphant fare
wells till they were out of sight.
Then Frank handed the package to
his impatient wife.
tits on me-" he said, ruefully.
On the outside of the package was
his letter, on which Marian had writ,
ten:
Within are our announcement
cards. Thank you for giving us such
a good send-off."
They were married two days ago!"
gasped Ted, writhing in ecstatic emo.
ton.
ooh, what a bluff" groaned Frank.
Il wish I'd thrown that rice sooner!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
Leather Belts.

There is crazea for pigskin in
Paris and the fad his been taken up
by American women. Crush effects
are popular in pigskin, belts, which are
finished with leather covered buckles
in square or oval eshapes. Steel
studded leather belts lead every other
style in popularity. A new style com.
bines the stiff and crush effects, the
wide back is made stiff with overlap.
ing steel studded bands shaped to con.
form to the figure. The sides and
front are made of flexible leather and
finished with leather buckle with
cut steel points. A decidedly novel
belt is made of wide silk braid, cordu-
roy style, accented with tinseI
stitching. The belt is finished top and
bottom with leather bands matching
the braid in color and fastened with
two narrow leather straps finished
with tiny gilt buckles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
ALAKE or FIRE.
But the Fire Is Only Phospherescens
water-It's in the Bahamas.

The Lake of Waterloo is phos-
phorescent sheet of water thousand
feet long, near Nassau in the Baha-
mas. At night it is like sheet q
living fire If any wind Is stirring 70
ruffie its surface.
II the night be calm, says the
Rosary Magazine, the water lies dark
and still until some object sets 1t In
motion. Little colored boys are
ready to swim out into the lake, where
they seem to be clothed in garments
of fame, leaving long trail of molten
sp1endor behind them.
The oars when rowing are as when
dipped in fire, and if one holds up
handful of the water and lets 1t fall Il
looks like beads of gold, and the fish
that dart here and there, startled by
the visitors, leave flashes of mystic,
glowing splendor behind them.
The clumsy turtles that move about
look like balls of fire, and when 1t
rains the lake is like a mass OF jew
els. This marvellous display OF phos-
phorescence has never been accounted
for, as the lake is of artificial forma-
ton, having been made for the breed
ing of turtles by Nassau resident.
The bed of the lake is cut out or
solid limestone and it is filled from
the sea, in which there is little OF the
phosphorescent quality.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
injury from Mosquitoes.

New Jersey has many places ideal
In situation and accessibility, and one
such place developed rapidly to a GER
tain point and there it stood, halted
by the mosquitoes that bred in the
surrounding marsh lands, Country
club, golf, tennis and other attrac.
tons ceased to attract when attention
was necessarily focused on the bi&ng
or singing pests that intruded every
where, and the tendency was to sell
out. But the owners were not ready
to quit without a fight, and an i'm
pTovement society was formed which
consulted with my Office and followed
my advice. In one year the bulk of
the breeding area was drained, mos
quitoes have since been absent al
most entirely; one gentleman, not
large owner, either, told me his prop
erty had increased $4,000 In value,
and new settlers began to come in.
This year one Of the worst breeding
areas Of the olden day was used as
camping gorund, and 100 new resi-
dences are planned for next year
Prof. John B. Smith, in the Popular
Science Monthly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
Wonderful Cultures

The women Of China always ar.
range their hair most carefully and
deliberately, and dressing their long
black locks seems to be their greatest
pleasure.
This couture is truly fearfully and
wonderfully made, the hair being first
drawn back tightly from the face, then
stiffened with gum, and lastly piled
high in coils, wings and loops that re-
main in position without hairpins or
any fastenings. The dressing is sup
posed to last for a week, and even
when, at the end of that time, it is
takea down for Encouragement, sell
dom does one see even a single hair
that is out of place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
DOCTORS FOOD TALK
Selection Of Food One of the Most I'm.
portant Acts In Life.

A Mass. doctor says: Our health
and physical and mental happiness
are SO largely under our personal con-
troll that the proper selection of food
should be, and is one of the most i'm
portant acts in life.
"On this subject, / may say that
know of no food equal in digestibility,
and more powerful in point of nutri.
ment, than the modern Grape-Nuts,
four heaping teaspoons of which is sui
ficient for the cereal part of meal,
and experience demonstrates that the
user is perfectly nourished from one
meal to another.
Il am convinced that the extensive
aad general use Of high class foods of
this character would increase the term
of human life, add to the sum total of
happiness and very considerably inn.
prove society in general. I am free to
mention the food, for I personally
know of its value"
Grape-Nuts food can be used by
babes in arms, or adults. It is ready
cooked, can be served instantly,
either cold with cream, or with hot
water or hot milk poured over. All
sorts of buildings and fancy dishes can
be made with Grape-Nuts. The food
Is concentrated and very economical,
for four heaping teaspoons are sufh.
Gent for the cereal part of meal.
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
WellvilIe." in PIX There's 3 Rea
scr"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
PROPER TREATMENT OF BURNS.
The Use of Flour or Oil is Strongly
Deprecated.

In cases of burns death may be due
first to asphyxia; secondly, to shock,
and, thirdly, to septicaemia, says the
London Hospital.
The medical man seldom gets to
the case in time to treat the first con-
dition; the second is essentially a
general condition, while the whole sue
cess in preventing the third depends
upon the immediate local treatment.
It is therefore the last condition
which must be considered here.
Among the public it is a generally &C.
cepted idea that the thing to do in the
case OF a burn is to dust flour over it
or to cover 1t with oil, and, indeed,
even in some comparatively late text
books on surgery mixture known as
"Carron OIL is advocated.
The use of such applications cannot
be too strongly deprecated, and in
deed If the lay mind could be taught
that the best thing to put on a burn
before the doctor is called is a hot
compress which should contain some
boracic acid, if there is any in the
house, it is probable that the major
ity of deaths due to septicaemia after
burns would be prevented
For the whole aim and object of the
local treatment is to prevent sepsis;
flour and olive oil may be soothing
and may allay the pain; but there is
no antiseptic property in them; rather
they are excellent culture media for
bacteria.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
THE REoRGANIZED NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

The new Board of Trustees of the
New York Life Insurance Company,
chosen by the policyholders under the
Armstrong laws, has taken charge of
the company's affairs and has begun
the work of reorganization.
In choosing the principal officers of
the company, the Board has adhered
to the idea that life insurance COM
pany should be managed by life in
surance men: The new president is
Darwin P. Kingsley, a college bred
man of good New England stock, who
has been in the company's service in a
variety of capacities for a period of
nearly twenty years. In the parlance
of life insurance, he "began with the
rate book" and has advanced step by
step up to his present position.
The first vice president of the COM
pany is Thomas A. Buckner, who has
served the company for more than a
quarter of century,-indeed has
never had any other business connee-
ton.
Associated witch these men are
others long trained in the companys
service, each an expert in his own de-
partment of work. VIM. E. Ingersoll,
who has for many years had charge
of the company's great business in
Europe, is one of the second vice pres
idents, and will continue at the head
Of the company's Office in Paris.
RI1fJ xrh N to
the company's service for nearly forty
years, ranks next to Mr.. Buckner as
vice president, and continuous as chief
actuary of the company.
The po1icyholders have expressed
their belief in this company in no I'M
certain terms. The upheaval in life IN
surance within the last two years has
resulted in great deal of misunder-
standing and policyholders, alarmed on
matters which were not very clear to
them, have been disposed to give up
their contracts at a heavy sacrifice.
This has not been true in the New York
Life to any great extent. The COM
pany had $2,000,000,000 insurance on
its books when the life insurance in
vestigation began, and while the laws
of the State of New York now do not
permit any company to write over
$150,000,000 a year (Which is about
one-half the New York Life formerly
did, the company's outstanding bust
ness still exceeds $4,000, 100000.
Policyholders generally will be still
further treasured by this action of the
Board. as it places at the head of the
company to protect their interests men
of thorough training and unexception-
able character.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
WHEN CRACKERS ARE SERVED.
Good Filling to Spread on Crisp Toast.
ed Accessories.

Toasted Crackers, spread with a
mixture made from hard-boiled eggs
are nice to serve with oyster or clam
cocktail, or with a plain salad. Toast
square or oblong crackers, and while
warm spread lightly with butter. For
the filling take five hard-boiled eggs,
one tablespoonful grated cheese, half
teaspoonful prepared mustard, table
spoonful butter, salt and pepper, one
tablespoonful sugar, a little celery
salt, four tablespoonful vinegar, one
third OF cup of cream. Mix the eggs
into a paste with all the ingredients
except the vinegar and cream. Into
the cream stir two well-beaten eggs:
let vinegar come to a boil in a granite
pan; stir in the cream and eggs and
then paste; cook until it thickens:
When cool, if too thick, add cream and
vinegar, if too thin add fine cracker
crumbs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
HIs Good Fortune Fatal.

It is possible to live. long in melan-
choly and to die swiftly from JOY.
So it has proved with Paris car
penter named Ferret. He had worked
for years in a chronic state of melan-
choly, aggravated by want of money,
and all the circumstances seemed to
point to long continuance of this
condition of things, when suddenly,
and quite outside the poor fellows
expectations, there came to him the
news the other morning that he was
the possessor by bequest of the to
him large sum of $4,000.
Fermet almost went frantic with
delight. His nerves stood the recur-
renee of thrills all day, but in the
evening he got among the Long.
cafes and was relating his
luck for about the twentieth time
when he fell dead.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
Elshhawk CAVE I'm prev

Aleck Canova brought a three
pound trout to the Record office this
morning and gave a very interesting
description of the manner in which it
was caught.
His son, Frank, observed big fish
hawk swoop down on the fish near
Bar Greek, about mile and half
north of town, and noted that the fish
was of very respectable size. He
watched the, big bird until it lowered
almost overhead but within close
range, and he picked up a stone and
with splendid accuracy hurled the
missile at the hawk, striking 1t.
The bird dropped the trout and
Frank ran forward and took charge
of it. The head was torn open, but
the body was uninjured except for the
punctures made by the taIons Of the
haWk.-St. Augustine Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
A Market WedcIipo

Some quaint wedding festivities
were Witnessed in the Leeds market.
The bridegroom was market potato
merchant and his bride the daughter
of another potato merchant. Their
wedding was marked by free break
fast to more than a hundred poor peo-
pie, dispensed from the bridegroom's
stall, which was tastefuIly decorated
and laden with sandwiches, buns and
tea.
Two turnips and a saw formed the
centerpiece on the stall, with potatoes
and rhubarb arranged around them.
The festivities proceeded while the
bride and bridegroom were preparing
Tor the wedding, which was followed
by journey to Morecambe for the
Observation-Disclosures Daily Mail
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13

WILSON'S, and, getting behind the doc
tor, he went through such pantomimic
contortions as to render Marian near
ly speechless. She stumbled through
the introductions somehow, and was
distantly polite to the voluble doctar.
He did not seem to notice her coCl
manner, however, but beamed on
every one, and when he found she was
going on the same train with him,
his delight and apparent surprise
knew no bounds. He was going to
Springfield, he said, and would take
a seat in the Pullman, so they could
have nice visit together Then he
beamed again. Frank drew Ted aside.
Isn't it working just beautifully? %
he whispered. THE old fellow car
ries off the accidental act well, doesn't
he? You would never suspect he had
received a helpful letter. Oh, he's a
deep one!"
That's what he isl assented Ted.
''I'll bank On him every time"
See" warned" Frank, Marian is
looking reproachfully at us. Oh, I've
thought of something. I'll be back in
minute and he darted out of the
station. When he returned, he re-
marked, indifferently:
Il wonder if the train isn't made
up by this time. think it must be.
Let me take your bag, Marian"
But the doctor interposed, and had
his way. In the confusion of getting
through the gate, Marian managed to
murmur to Frank:
It'll get even with you for this, you
see if don't, you scamp"
Il have some rice in my pocket"
he said, solemnly. Il went out and
got it a purpose" Then she changed
her tone to pleading.
20 Frank, please don't. That is
carrying the joke too far"
Just then the doctor turned back
Where is she?" he called. Here's
your car. Are you all going to get
in and see us off? Isn't this a Lark?
I'm so glad 1 happened to meet you"
AS Marian settled her belongings
in her section, they showered her with
books and boxes Of candy till she de-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
SPITE CHURCH TO GO
A MINIATURE STRUCTURE in
BROOKLYN WILL BE RAZED.
Built to Defeat Saloon Keeper, But
Failed of Its Purpose-completo
In All Details.

Brooklyn's so-called "Spite church"
is to be dismantled. Just what use
the tiny piece of ground upon which
the little church now sits will be put
is not known.
The little spite church is at No.
Fl Lenox road, just off Flatbush ave-
nue.. 1t is in district inhabited by
Brooklyn's best class Of citizens, and
not few of them will be glad when
the tiny structure is torn down, for it
is a reminder of trick" that they do
not take particular pride in.
The news that the little church is to
go has revived discussion that was
rife in the Lenox road district about
i've years ago. 1t waxed acrimonious
ly at the time. Sides were taken and
many former friends became enemies.
Though most of the people living
along the road sympathize with the
purposes of the party who had the
church built, they did not sympathize
with the means that were adopted,
and most of them would be glad to for
get it.
The spite church was built by we'll
meaning church people in order to pre-
vent the installation of a saloon on
Lenox road. About five years ago a
large structure with stores on the
ground floor and flats above was start
ed on the southwest corner of Flat
bush avenue and Lenox road. Mem
bers Of the Park Side church, then in
the hands of Methodist congregation,
learned that Henry Hesterberg, at that
time sheriff of Kings county, intend
ed to put saloon in the corner build
ing. There was no saloon on Lenox
road then, and most of the residents
on the street did not want one on it.
Particularly did the members of the
Park Side Methodist church, many of
whom lived on the road, object.
After trying by appeals and pro-
tests to prevent the opening of the
saloon. they decided on a new tack.
According to the laws of the state,
a saloon cannot be opened within 200
feet Of church. The Park Side
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
Pig That Selected Church Site.

Most Lancashire cyclists are famil.
lar with Winwicl, village between
Leigh and Warrington, surrounded by
good roads. and no doubt many Of
these wheelers have been struck with
the curious efigy of a pig carved in
the tower of W4nwick church.
It is said that when the church was
being built a pig moved the founda-
ton stone three times and at last al
lowed the stone to remain on the
spot where the church now stands. An
efigy was therefore placed in the
church tower. The words "Winwick,
uttered with a nasal twang, resemble
the grunt of pig, and this is also
said to give the village its name
Tit-Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-07-13
HIah.sneed steel.

"Bigness in everything is Secome 90
characteristic OF the material things
that go to make up modern civiliza-
lion that only undertakings of tremen.
dous magnitude attract more than
passing notice" Thus writes o. NJ.
Becker in the Technical World Maya
zine. Thirty story buildings, three
mile dams, and Panama canals alone
are able to hold the public eye long
enough to be even seven-days' won
der. Next week it is an old story and
not at all wonderful. The great engi-
neering feats which appeal so strongly
to the eye undoubtedly have an i'm
portant part in the remarkable indus
trial and commercial development now
writing itself in such bold letters into
the history Of civilization. There are,
however, other agencies at work in
this development, some of them surely
destined to bring about great changes
In methods and efficiencies now re-
garded as superlatiye, and one Of these
agencies, yet quite unknown to the
general public, but nevertheless al
ready exerting powerful influence
upon industrial efficiencies, has made
a place for itself in the modern ma
chine shop. The essential function of
the machine shop Is to fit accurately
the various metal parts which are to
be- assembled into other machinery of
one sort or another; and this is gen
orally done by cutting or pairing away
any excess and unevenness of metal
left in the casing or forging This sort
of cutting obviously is something
very different from that seen in the
wood shop, for example. Special tools
and machines, the former strong and
hard enough and the latter rigid and
powerful enough, are necessary to re
move the excess of material from
steel, iron, or other resistent metals
Ordinary cutting edges, as they are
commonly understood, would not do at
all. An account of the processes by
which high-speed steel has been per-
fected and the uses to which it is put,
forms subject matter in an exceeding
ly interesting article Of some length,
amply illustrated.