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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Old custom Still Powerful.

Old Custom Still Powerful.
 In our secular literature we speai of tongues of fire" and fiery ser pents" as if We still believed in "Tho Little God of Fire" and that the zig rag lightning was a veritable serpent darting athwart the heavens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Canals in Ancient fImes.

The idea of canal building came from Asia in ancient times. Although 1t occurred several thousands of years ago. it will be news to most persons that old Nebuchadnezzar built a canal tributary to Babylon as long as the Erie canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Costly Edition de Luxe,

Costly Edition de Luxe.
 A work which costs $1 900 net! This is the price of fine-art work. Les Femmes de Versailles" which Paris firm is issuing. It is in i've parts, each of which contains ten plates, in the exact colors of the original pic lures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Girls In Odd Occupations.

Girls in Odd Occupations.
 Miss Louise Cheatam makes her living by raising and training native song birds near the popular winter re- sort of Aiken, s. c. Beagle raising Is the profitable occupation of another young lady, Miss Asch. also. near Aiken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
SALARY AND FURNITURE CASH
 LOANS.
 Small Weekly Payments. ods sui,s,ss hs1'Hws' Room 36
Franklin's First Almanac.

Franklin's First Almanac.
 Benjamin Franklin's first almanac was issued in 1733. This not only presented a wide range of informa. ton, but it was filled with maxims that made Franklin famous. even more than his valuable services to the American cause in Paris or to science in the discovery of electricity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Cures Colds and all Throat
 and Lung Troubles. No Injurious Drugs. 50 Yeary in Use.
Sisters of Holy Ghost.

We have been using Father Johns Medicine during the past winter and spring. and gladly testify to its su- perior merit as body builder and general tonic" tSignedt Sisters of Holy Gross. St Catherineis Normal Institute. Baltimore. Md For sale lat Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
enIIIaner and clexernes..

The difference between brilliancy and cleverness is that a clever man may seem to be brilliant when he isn't.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
When Your Stock Kicks

at the feed you give then it's time to make change in your other feed. dealer and try us. We carry an im- mense stock of Hay, Straw, Corn. Oats. etc, and can sell you anything in the line of fine Feed in either large or small quantities at surprisingly little price. We also carry a full line of Salt and Flour, sold wholesale and retaij. Washburn's Best Flour $4.95 with an empty barrel.
 New York Grain < Feed Store,
 11S-120 Meadow, Cor. Bank St. ,ss A. WILLNER, Proprietor. Tel. 143.a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
A Daily Ihcurhf.

If 1t were possible to heal sorrow by weeping. gold were less prized than grief-Sophocies-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
size o, oregon Mosquitoes.

The late Col. l.. l.. Hawkins was
fond OF telling a mosquito story OF MS
own, when Mazamas. gathered round
their evening campfire. had to hight on
the singing pest at the foot OF snow
mountains, where the hot Footed
birds" are often troublesome. on
can talk about your big mosquitoes
said he. after the tale telling drifted
into fairy topics. but we emeaning
Rodney Gilsan and HIMSELF can ten
something about mosquitoes ourselves
We climbed SINNERS Butte, at Eu.
gene. to see the sunset. After we had
watched the sun awhile II was oo-
secured by dense cloud Of tremendous
mosquitoes. They were the hugest 1
ever saw" Here somebody usually
asked: How big were they. colonel!
They were so,big." was the response.
that many OF them weighed a
pound" Strange to say, Col hauE
ms never suffered bodily injury for
telling this straightforward Oregon
ian.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
NOT ALL FOR DECORATION.
Usefulness Also Had Something e
Do with Display.

A we'll known illustrator who visit
ed New Orleans grew most enthusiast
tic with reference to the quaint beau,
ty OF the old town. Il noticed re.
markably decorative effect in street
near the French Market" said he to q
friend. THE second and third story
windows Of certain house were
hung with pale yellow bamboo cur
tains. These were perfectly plain and
all Of the same shade. yet you can
form no idea how they set off the old
place. They simply glorifled it, The
friend. q New Orleans man. was puz--
zled Il don't recall the house. Point
it out to me the next time we're In
that vicinity A day or two later the
friends were walking in the locality
referred to, when suddenly the man
from the north uttered an exclama-
ton. There 1t Isl" he cried. THE
house OF the bamboo curtains! 1t must
contain colony Of artists His
friend smiled grimly, That isn't BAN
boo" he explained. "You'e enthusing
over spaghetti factory. They hang
the stuff out there to dry. Youths
Companion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
NOT A FAIR CONTEST.
Where Johnny Had the Best Of II on
the Weights.

The twin boys, Johnny and Tommy
not only looked almost exactly alike
and could wear each others clothes
without the slightest misfit. but usu-
ally weighed the same, there being q
difference of not more than an ounce
or two between them, notwithstanding
the efforts they were always making
to outweigh each other. Tom" said
his brother one day. lets go and get
weighed believe / can beat you
this time" Tommy agreed. and they
went to the grocery store where these
contests were usually decided. You
get on the scales first said Johnny.
Tommy complied. and his weight was
found to be 68 pounds IL ounces.
Then Johnny took his turn. He tipped
the scales at exactly SO pounds.
That amt fair!" exclaimed Tommy
""And it don't count! forgot about
that big boil on your arm!"-Youth's
Companion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
TWINS
Al OPERA HOUSE
THE YANKEE DRUMMER" WITH
LARGE COMPANY WILL BE
PRESENTED ToNiGHT--MEM-
Der OF FoRD'S THEATER CO.

Mrs. Katharyne NJ Evans who
plays at Cairo opera house tonight,
the part of Miss Smily" with the
Lyman Twins in The Yankee Drum
mers, Is the only actress still living
who played in the cast of Our Am
eriean Cousin at Ford's Theater,
Washington, d. c.. the night of the
assassination of President Lincoln,
April 18th, 1865, yet this remarkable
woman has seen forty-two years Of
footlight career since that memoir
ial event and is still hale and hearty
and talks freely of the great changes
that have taken place in the theatri.
cal world since that time.
when John Wilkes Booth jumped
to the stage from the presidents pri-
vate box after firing the shot caught
his spur in the flag and fell break
ing his leg. we played with gas lights
which were considered perfection"
she said a short time ago, but now
with electricity and its light and the
many uses 1t Is to us in our stage
work, wonder how we ever got
along with coal oil lamps and gas
In those days very little scenery was
ever carried even by the leading at
fractions and light effects and trans
formation scenes were never heard
Of"
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

A gentleman residing in small
western town recently had the mis-
fortune to lose his wife. In Difference
to the last wishes OF the deceased the
remains we're cremated. Bridget Elan
nigan, former servant in the family
heard of her old masters trouble and
called to console him. "Oh, wirra,
wirrai" she cried. rocking herself to
and fro. AN yer poor lady is dead!
Sure an it's miserable we all are, for
a more blissed sowl niver lived than
Mrs. Barton" You are very kind to
say so, Bridget" AN ye had EN-
burn her up?" Yes. Bridget; she was
cremated" Och. the saints presarve
u.s. Why didn't ye let the Lord tend
TO tina. 2"-Lippincott's.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

render first aid In case OF an accident,
and has considerable knowledge Of
surgery, On the other hand his re-
iglons training Is not neglected for
the chaplain of his command has
classes In instruction. and is as
sisted by boys selected for the work.
Newspapers are published on shore
and on board ship that are edited ex.
clusively by the men. Bookkeepers,
stenographers and clerks are qualified
from enlisted men and enjoy all the
advantages Of seamen.
mo gambling or liquor Is allowed
In the service, and the moral tone Of
the young men is the highest OF any
institution In the world. The boys
OF the navy excel In all sports and
games and many baseball teams rank
In ability with big league teams.
Parents sending their boys to the
navy for an education serve two pur-
poses. The first is to give the boy
a moral force and character that fits
him to fight his way in the world Of
business. He becomes the highest
type OF citizen because of his training
end patriotism. Parents feel salts
faction because they furnish the
sinues Of strength for the most power
fu' nation on earth.
when a hoy enters the navy he
enters the limelght of publicity, not
only In his own country but abroad,
ter the nations of the world applaud
the American Bluejacket The parent
OF course, receives the reflected
credit, for he has contributed to the
and efficiency OF the most
respected and most feared fighting
force aioat. That respect has made
the United States great, and the sons
OF our present naval force will make
Ii still greater. BY all means give
Your boys patriotic training and the
little known or understood higher
education of the navy"
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
Continuous Indian Dance.

The Cheyenne and Arapahoes are
holding their annual squaw dance at
this place. More than 5000 Indians
are encamped at the city park The
dance is a continuous one day and
night and will last for several days,
The bucks and sQuaws all take part
in these festivities, and the little
ones. can be seen initiating their elders
by dancing around all the time the
tomtom Il pounded. The garments
worn by some OF the tribe are things
OF beauty. bedecked as they are with
feathers, beads and other ornaments.
Some have bells on their wrists and
ankles and the movements made by
them seem to be for the purpose OF
getting as much noise as possible out
OF these things.--Watang Herald.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

speech, modestly admitting that he
might" have made those rails II
was the death knell o I the Seward
boom The delegates selected that
day went to the national convention
under iron clad instructions for Lin.
coin, What might have happened II
the national delegates then had been
chosen by direct plurality primary"
may only be conjectured now. But
ii IL wholly probable that Lincoln's
chances would have been endangered
by a divided delegation possibly los
ing him the nomination.
j. MOAN DAVIS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
A SIGNIFICANT PRAYER.

MAY the Lord help you make
Bucklins Arnica Salve known to all, :
writes ]. G. jenkins, of Chapel Hill,
N. c. 1t quickly took the pain out OF
a felon for me and cured it in won
aerfully short time" Best on earth
for sores, burns and wounds. Csc at
ell drug stores.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
Appendicitis.

Is due in a large measure to abuse of
the bowels, by employing drastic pur-
gatiyes. To avoid all danger, use
only Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the
safe, gentle c'eansers and inyigora-
tors. Guaranteed to cure headache.
malaria and jaundice, at
ali drug stores Csc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

The revenue from the frog Industry
In Louisiana IL something over $780,
900 per annum. The frogs are ship
ped alive In barrels. packed in moss
Over 1.000.O0 barrels Of this living
freight are shipped yearly-some go
ing west as far IS California. OF
course. they are 20 ordinary frogs. but
are carefully raised and fattened. be
Ing fed On bread. meal snd crsekIinss
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

Speaking Of the life of U. s.
sailor boy Gunner's Mate A. L.
Devanek who has charge OF the Cairo
station. says;
The life OF boy in the navy as
Deranek said is divided between
work. play and instruction. The work
must be- considered as instruction
also. as he learns to do many things
in line Of duty others boys cannot do.
For instance, any enlisted man can
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
LIFE IN THE NAVY
Work, Play and Instruetion--Football
and Baseball Teams-Publication
Of Newspaper, Etc.

A navy recruiting party will visit
this city October 29th to November
18th. 1897. when examinations will
be made for all ratings. Good pay
at the start and an opportunity for
advancement Age limit for men
with a trade q to 35. Eoys IL to
25. Food. lodging. medical attend
ance and sC0.C0 ol:tfit OF clothing free.
Apply second floor, postoffice build
ing. Cairo. Illinois
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
GERMAN NAVY GETS
SYMPATHY OF U. S.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Upon learn
ing of the disaster to the German gov.
'eInment vessel. Butcher, Secretary
Metcalf sent cabIegram to Lieuten.
ant Commander Howard. the Ameri-
can naval attache at Berlin, directing
him to express TO the officials of the
German navy. the sympathy of the
American navy. over the loss of life
and wounding of so many men.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

Pianos-best makes-easy pay
ments or cheap for cash. all graran.
teod by makers. J. w. Whitlock
White Sewing Machine office. 1902
Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

NEW UPTOWN COAL COMPANY
Yards located at Seth street spd Big
Four track, near the =. Nordmsn
plant at west saith street. only high
grade illinois Goals handled; we will
appreciate ali patronage given US;
Phone, Home ia; Terms c. o. D.
WEST SIDE coal COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
Notice to Bank Customers.


WHEREAS. The action Of the reserve
banks of New York. CHICAGO. St. Louis and
other Clearing House titles has rendered II K
impossible for the bn ks of Cairo. Illinois, to
secure additional supplies of currency; and
WHEREAS, This condition of affairs is
calculated to interfere with the operation Of /
REGULAR business. If the supply of currency I
now ON hand shonld be withdrawn from the
city; and
WHEREAS. Ii is The desire Of said banks
that the money of their derositors should be
safe6uarded. and the business interests Of
said city should be protected: therefore be II
RESOLVED. Thatbedinnind on November
2. 1907. all the banks In said city shall re-
quire notice of Withdrawals ON all savings
accounts; be 1t further
RESOLVED. That beginning on same date /
all the banks in said city will, in lieu Of cur
rency. pay in Cairo Clearing House Certifi- /
Gates. guaranteed by all the banks. or in \
exChan9e on reserve cities. I
ALEXANDER COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
ALEXANDER COUNTY SAVINGS BANK.
CAIRO NATIONAL BANK.
FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY.
Cairo. Illinois. November 1, 1907.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07

Read the Bulletin and get all the
nevs shlls Il u nsvA
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-11-07
When You
Si&naBorld

As surety for a friend, you
injure your credit. Bankers
Credit Men and Commercial
Agencies take this into consid-
Grafton when determining your
financial standing.
Moreover you EOPARDIZE
YOUR ESTATE. Losses on
bonds invariably occur from
unexpected sources, and fire.
quently long after the bonds
are signed. The provision that
a man has made for his family
during his entire lifetime Is
often wiped out after his death
BY a loss on a bond signed by
him.
Refer your friends to the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03

Had the other teams remained III the
league to stand e. opponents, Barre
Montpelier would cel1ainly have stood
with them, and with fair chance Of end
ing the season financially whole, too.
But now that the season has come TO q
premature end, leaving debt on the as
ISOLATION, the people Of the two cities
ought to rally To the support Of the direc.
tors either by subscription Or BY patron
izing well whatever efforts may be put
forth to meet the associations just obi
cations. 1t will never do to have il an
nounced that Barre and Montpelier re-
pudiated reasonable debts incurred in
good faith. SO, If plans are devised to
raise money, everyone ought to help. At
this time It may be well to state that
il ever base ball i tried again, 1t ought
to be as purely private venture, with
the promoters taking the profits or meet.
ing the losses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
rHAr BAsr BAIL oBLIeAr1oN.

There il one thing certain, the people
of Barre and Montpelier ought not to
force the directors of the disbanded In
tercity base ball team to stand the entire
brunt Of the financial obligations which
now rest on the association. The direc-
tors have. to avoid bad repute for Barre
and Montpelier in the world Of base ball
finance, gone down into their own poe
kets and advanced considerable sums Of
money to the players who have repre-
sented the twin cities SO well during the
present season. In addition to this, the
officials have given their time and labor,
gratis to keep the base ball ship afloat
thus far; and that the crlft Is ship
wrecked now is really no fault Of theirs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
NEW POLISHING WHEEL.
Montpelier Man Secures a Patent on IN
Improved Device.

D lei +. McGoyern Of Montpelier has
just been granted patent ON an inn
proved ironing wheel for polishing gran
tie.
The new wheel is an improvement
on the old -fashioned scroll wheel in that
Il cuts faster, giving gain Of onc-third
in time.
Instead Of two parts the scroll con-
sists Of six parts, giving six points tive
outside and four inside, which gives the
shot a better distribution and prevents
riding OF the wheel on the shot
The weight Of the new scroll for a
three-foot wheel is about $50 as against
$50 pounds for the old.fashioned scroll,
but the cost Of the new wheel will be a
little more on account Of additional work
in manufacturing.
Mr.. McGovern has SOME of these
wheels in operation at the shed Of J..
Jurras q company, and more win be
manufactured by NJ. Wright q Son 10
supply the trade Mr.. AicGovern expects
THAT there will be big demand for these
wheels as soon as the granite manu-
facturers become familiar with theiFIad-
yantages.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
JINGLEs AND JEsTS
THE OPTIMIsT.

Meet misfortune with a smile,o
Said the cheerful optimist;
"She viii Ia a little while
Cease to have you on her list;
Meet misfortune, when she calls,
With a mans intrepid glance,
When she crowds You to the walls
T,un ana claim another chance.
"smile beneath misfortune's blows,
Though your breast Is bruised and
suret
With a proud look bear your woes
And bo ready 10 bear more;
Keep the courage IN your heart
That + for the brave and strong,
And misfortune viii depart
With her brood OF lbs ere long
Down upon Biz head q brick
From second story fell;
What be said would make YOU sick
But don't Intend 10 tell
Optiinist- are full Of cheer
It'll upon them woe descendss
Then their glad looks disappear,
And their helpful preaching ends
rs. # kiser ia The Chicago Record
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
How Dc tha deacon Yote7

an exchange in commenting upon the
hale and hearty usefulness Of a venerable
Nermonter who has just rounded out bis
century, says. Needless to say, the dea
con voted for Andrew Jackson, and has
cast Republican vote ever SINCE Dis.
regarding the implication that Jackson
was q Republican, the query suggests
itself as to how the deacon voted be-
tween 1892, the last time jackson was
a candidate. and 1856, the first time the
Republican party took the field in ma
tional polities.St. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
The singIe no Railroads.

The Bennington Banner has consider
able unfavorable criticism from time To
time for the Central Vermont railway,
some of which i undoubtedly deserved.
But when it refers TO late trains, it Is
time to enquire II the passenger service
on the Rutland division Of the New York
Central succeeds in making any better
time than on the Central Vermont. For
that matter, IS any single track road,
with present rush Of business, running
Its trains on schedule timer It is about
that way everywhere -Northield News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
NEARLY RUN OUT.
vemont's Appropriation for the James
town Exposition.

Montpelier, Aug. 3. Out Of the $10,-
600 appropriated by the legislature Of
1905 for the Vermont exhibit nc the
jamestown exposition, only 1900 now
stands to the credit Of the commission
on Che state treasmers books. The au.
ditor's books show that upon July ] there
had been drawn $500 Whether or
not all this money has been spent can
not be aseertaned az the State House.
Some Of IL may yet be in the hands Of
the commission
As the exposition does not wind up
until November, the state must get
along on 81, 500 for the next three
months, unless there are plenty Of funds
still IN the possession Of the commits
sion have been presented or paid since
july T. The reports FROM Jamestown
are not OF very glowing character
and Vermont men Of standing who have
visited the exposition are not cnthusi-
astie over the states showing for the
money invested In fact the last Of the
exhibits were sent only this week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03

aFarmer stabbed By autoist." No, not
IN Vermont, but down in Massachusetts,.
Recently we had heard OF automobiles
carrying common thieves, but not before
that they transported thugs. But then,
a criminal can get into motor car as
easily as be gets inc a buggy, and the
vehicle really makes no difference.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03

The commission having charge Of the
Vermont exposition at jamestown an
nounces that "Vermonters visiting the
exposition from now on will find the
exhibits from this state Of varied and
extensive character and creditable TO Yer
mont Hope 50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
MAY FINE STANDARD OIL
A TOTAL OF S29, OOo, 900
This Would Be The Maximum For Con-
wction in l,4e2 Cases.

Chicago, Aug. 3.--For conviction in
/ ,4G2 cases Of accepting rebate from the
Chicago and Alton railroad, fue by
far the largest ever imposed possibly
reaching Che maximum liability Of S29,-
2fO,o00--will probably be imposed on tho
Standard oil company by Judge n. NJ.
lands today.
The Indiana branch Of the STANDARD
Oil was found TO be the particular Of
fender The STANDARD OFF company OF
New Jersey, with capital stock amount
ing TO S0s,SO0.000 Is tho centre Of the
vase business interests Of the corpora.
ton The net earnings Of Che STANDARD
Oh company Of New Jersey for 1908
1903. and 1905 as brought ont IN tie
hearing before Judge Lands, were ap.
proximately Si90 1000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
81. Tohnaburn coz Tta rrolIey.D

st. Johnsbury started out 10 raise
$4,000 for a \. N. G, A. fund in fifteen
days, and vixen Tie time was ZIP had
made the amount s27.653.60. There's
nothing slow about 81. Johnsbury ex-
cepts its electric road project, which has
been ia the air some ten or fifteen years
and is still "of its trolley.'-Ludlow
Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-03
PubIic Examinations.

Public examinations of teachers for Wash
ington county VIII be held as follows;
Montpelier .........,..,....+..Au August 90
baffets.sss stss..t+stsss 1891
Examinations will be held so far as possible
III thb school bindings. All candidates Tor Ok
animation personally unlsnown 90 the county
examiner Will he required &c furnish q tesfla
maniai ~ good moral character and satlsfac-
tory evidence gf ability r. govern Eaamina-
tons may be- laEen for admission 10 any Yer.
mont State NORMAL school.
q. a MATHEWsWN, County Examiner
Barre, W, July -. 1907.