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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
PRESTON Roy HONORED.
Samuel Montgomery Elected Grand Master Arms by Grand
Lodge. Knights Of Pythas, Huntington Last Week
CONFERENCES APPOINTMENTS.
Ministers Chosen for Morgantown ana
Oakland Districts.


Oakland Districts.
The annual session Of the Mctho-
dist Episcopal conference OF West
Virginia closed at Huntington at II
O'Clock Monday night. Elkins was
chosen as the next meeting place.
The appointments for Morgantown
and Oakland districts follow:
MoRoAsTowN DISTRICT.
j. s. Robinson. presiding older. Arnottsyille.
ii. w. Flanagan. supply.
Barnesvilio. 8. A. Cofrman.
Biacksvillc. ID. y. Carter.
fairmont. Frat church. G. ID. Smith. Diamond
Street. G. w. Bent
Pennington. L. X. Chcvvront. supply.
Grafton. Androws II, G. Howard. East Grafton.
M. Knots: West Main Street T.. S. Groso; Sc.
Pauis. l.. w. Roberts
ialicek. @. II. Meredith. supply.
KnottHvillc. J. II. Libc. supply.
Logansport. l.. A. McNamarr.
Lumpcrport. w. A. Byrus.
Warrington. A. Moore.
Falrview. II. q. Backua
Masontown. a. M. Hammond.
Monongalia. NJ. T.. Deem.
Morgantown. G. X. Jcnncss.
Morgantown circuit. O. II. Meredith.
Pruntytown. q. A. Snider
Shinnston. w. X. StalnaLor.
Wallace. j. II. Daughorty.
Wyatt. j. NJ. Grose.
Wise. Jacob Cuppctt.
OAKLAND DIgrncT.
X. H. Ward. presiding elder.
Albright. J. ID. Dieksy.
Aurora. w. M. Lister
Bayard. T.. G.. Bedford.
Blaine. J. III. Funk.
Brandonvillc. II. &. wethenA
Bruceton. II. w. Holden. supply.
CirclovilIc. w. NJ. Long. supply
Cranesvillo. ID. A. Friend.
Davis. Il. ID. Hanna.
Etam. Andrew Moore. supply.
Evansville. A. M. Crabtrco.
Friendsvile. A. S. Wolfe.
Gormania. E. =. Idlenan.
Grantsvillc. Theophius Mccoy
Hendricks and Evenwood. p. w. Matheny
Horton. C. g. Stntor.
Howesville. j. w. Englc supply
Kingwood. j. IL. Hess
hontrosc. Renix Weese. supply
Mountain Lake and Deer Park. r.. J. Westfnn
Newburg. f. o. woodward.
Oakland. J. u. Workman.
Parsons. Eugene Weaver.
Pendieton. T.. w. Shrador.
Rowlesburg. r. o. Phillips
Sinclair. @. A. Fcderer. supply
st George. w. w. Thomas. supply
Swanton. Albert Engle. supply.
Term Alta. J. w. EngIc.
Thomas. w. G. Strohmoyor.
Tunnciton. Arthur Mcrrills.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

All the good qualities OF Eiy's Cream
Balm solid. are found in Liquid Cream
BALM which Is intended tor use In stomiEers
That 1t Is wonderful remedy for Nasal
Catarrh Is proved by an ever.incressing
mass oil testimony. IL does not dry out nor
rasp the tender air psssages Il alls,s The
Inflammation and goes strsieh, to the ROOF
OF the disease. Obstinate old cases have
Welded IN few weeks. All druggists
7sc" including spraying tube. or mailed b,
Ely Bros s. Warren Street. New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Mitchell Opernted On.

John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers, was operated
on Monday for chronic appendicitis
and complicated hernia. The ope.
ration was performed at St. Mary's
hospital, La Sale, H., ana is said
to be successful, though GONZALES
cence will be slow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Fish for BlackMater.

A car loaded with fish from the
government hatchery at White Sui.
phur stopped at Davis, w. Va.
where the fish we're distributed along
the Blackwater river in various
places. The car contained bass and
other varieties Of fish, which will
now thrive in the streams of that
section, the sawdust bill being en-
forced and much of the timber be-
ing cut out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
HOM,s ThisY.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case OF catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Ca:arrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known r. I,
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his frm
WALDIsG. KINsAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
Tree. 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipat ton
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
PRESBYTERIAN Synod.

The annual meeting of the Pres.
byterian synod of West Virginia will
Convene this evening, October ~,
in the First Presbyterian church at
Wheeling. All Presbyterian minis
tiers within the bounds of the state
are expected, and one elder with
each minister. The synod will be
in session till Sunday evening. when
it will close with missionary meet
ing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
stork Visits Former pres,on,sn.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
M. Trowbridge of Redondo Beach,
Los Angles county, Cal, a IN Id.
girl, October s, 1907. Mother and
child doing we'll. DR.. Edwin w.
Mcmillan, attcpding physician.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

To check a cold quickly get from your
druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets
called Preventics. Druggists everywhere
are now dispensing Preventics. for they
are not only safe, but decidedly certain and
piompt. freventics contain no quinine. no
laxative. nothing harsh nor sickenins
iaken at the "sneeze stage" Preventics
Will prevent pneumonia, bronchitis. Iagrippe,
etc. Hence the name PreventIcs. Good
TOT ieyerish children. IS Preventics age
lnsI boxes sc. Sold by Strlckier's drug
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued BY County Clerk George A.
Walls. the parties being from Preston
county unless otherwise stated
David Younger, az; Eugenis Ashby. 70
both colored.
Edward b. Nlcoles. 20. Harrison county
Maude So poit %.
Leslie A. Frederick. q Monongsia coun.
~; Bessie Brown. a.
Milford N. Funk. g: Dora a. Bol, ard 70.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

You never have any trouble to get chill.
dren TO take Kennedys Laxative Cough
Syrup. They like Il because IL tastes near.
W Ike maple sugar Kennedy's Laxa.
tive Cough Syrup Is a safe. sure and prompt
remedy Tor coughs and colds ard IL good
.or every member oil the family. sold by
Siricklsr's drug store; w, M. Dent. New.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

Does your back ache1 DO you feel tired
and drowsy and lacking Ia ambiton2 II So
there is something wrong with,your Kidneys
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve
backache. weak kidneys, and Inflammation
OF the bladder. A weeks treatment age
Sold by Suickicrs drug store; WIN. Dent,
NewiutTg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

stomach troubles, heart aud kidney all.
menls, cin be qu,ckl, corrected with pre-.
sctipi,on known to druggists everywhere as
DIR. Shops Restorative The prompt and
surprising ralief which this rcmed, inme.
dtately brlngs Is entirely due To It's resiora.
tive action upon the controlling nerves OF
the stomach. etc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Tuesday, October 20, 1907,


the following described property. to-wit:
80 Two work horscs, each years old IN the spring.
SiN mich cows. Six yenrlinga -Four csfvcs
Twelve brood ewes from 2 20 years oid gix eve
lambs. One brood SOW. Three pigs weeks Old
Seyenty-ive chickens. Two road wagon one
only " use four months; good A. new One 3
seated spring wagon. Ono 2-seated surrey Two
bu0gics one as Rood aq new. One sleiq6 Two
sets wagon harness One Get Of double driSins,
barncas. Two sets single buggy harness. Two
mems saddles. One sidosaddle one Uceyfnc-
mower snd hay rake, both a. good a. new. ono
Oliver chilled poW. Landslide One Oliver ehiled
hil ,ide piow; one spring tooth harrow. one
cultiyator end shovel piow, About twelve tons Of
hay. Corn fodder Of 300 shocks Of corn Wbest
and cats straw. One hundred bushels Of oats
f3rty bushels % wheat Sixty bushels Of buck
wheat. Lyt Of corn IL the car. Lot Of potatoes.
One burnside stove. No 3. One range cook stove
No. ?. Ono organ. One Singer sewing machine
Household and kitchen furniture
TERMS OF SALE-Cash In hand for ALI suusa
of ~ ard less. A credit Of six months for sums
This farm. consisting Of i07 acres. and one al.
Joining. Of 50 acres, are for sao. and can h. pur-
chased privately before The sale and on easy
terms.
HENRY RENE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Public sale

OF the famous Bradley Farm, about
800 acres, at Oakland, Md.,rr am,
Tuesday, October "a, 1907. For
detailed information write William
+. Walsh, Cumberland, Md.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

TRIAL catarrh treatments are being mailed
out Tree on request by DR.. Shoop Racine,
WIS. These tests are proving to the people
without pennys coSt--tbe great value
OF this scientific prescription known TO
druggists everywhere as DR.. Sboop's Ca
tarrh Remedy. Sold by Sirickier's drug
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Sunday Trains on NIX.

Commencing May s. and until further
notice. Sunday trains will be run on the
Morgantown & Kingwood railroad. Xxx
cursion tickets. good on Sundays only
will be sold between all stations.
+. X. BRKTE.
General Manager.
CHAs. SUTHERLAND.
General Passenger Agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Church dedicated

The new Methodist Protestant
church st Newburg was dedicated
Sunday. Rev. DR.. c. l.. Queen,
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
church at Grafton, was in charge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Dr. Alex Leeds. Dentist, Grafton.

Mrs. Lucie Smell. Marker has few
equals in her line. Her culture and
ability as a literary artist is a royal
treat. Friday evening al the court
house.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

II you take Dewiu's Kidney aud Bladder
Pills you will get prompt relief from back
ache. weak kidneys, Inflammation OF the
bladder and urinary troubles. A weeks
treatment asc. Sold by Strickiet's drug
store; w. NJ. Dent. NewbuTg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

DeWitGs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye Is
good for little burns and big burns, small
scratches or bruises and big ones. II is
s ses,hE snd soothing; Good Tor piles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

Obstinate cases OF constipation aud nasty.
mean headaches promptly disappear when
you take DeWitt's Little Early Riser pill.
So,n by Strickier's drug store; WIN. Dent,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

OF kidney disease.
While kidneys dis
orders are the
most comm on
diseases that pre-
vail. they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sicians, rho con.
TENT fhemseLpsa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

No more crying babies and you always
get good night'srest when you give them
DR.. Fshrney's Teethlng Syrup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

vfn dOctorfng tie e6eots, while the orig.
fnaI disease undermines the system.
what To DO.
There Is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kiimer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulhlls every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part OF the urinary passage.
IL corrects inability TO hold water
and scalding pain in passing IL, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant me-
cessity of being compelled TO 60 Often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp.Root
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for It's wonderful cures Of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and a
book that tells all fS9H
about IL, both sentfree afE#Bkp - ga
by mail. Address DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Bing- 's'sss assa :
bamton, ~. Y. When Home Of svsmp-Root
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
che address, Binghanton, N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

Mems, boys and children's suits
ana overcoats one third off until
October ooh. Cash Store Co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect Il

PrevnIency OF Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
CATARRH

Taste and Smell. Full size so cts. at Drug
gists or by mail In liquid form, 10 cents.
Fly Brothers, 80 Warrior Street, New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

Preston's popular psper-THK
ARGUS.
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a Reliable
Remedy
Ely'S Cream Balm

" Net1NiI aotofuoos
Gives Reliei Al 0aee.
IL cfoanscs, soOthes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brsne resulting from
CstarTh and drives
away q Cold in tho
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses Of
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PUBLIC SALE.

Tho undersigned viii offer az public sale on NJ
farm. two and one-half miles west 81 KingwOo,
near the Gernhn settlennent. on
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17
COUNTY COURT NEWS
Considerable Business Transacted At
October Term.
SURVEYORS OF ROADS Appointed
Licenses Granted Hotsls and Restaurants
Taxes Rsfundsd-o
Business.

The regular term Of county court
met on Monday, October 7, with all
the members present.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08

Nps1anres calhoun T j.
T yor J. r. Messenger. B r. Thistle
wood and Roxy Gibson vho went %
MmDhysboro TO hear Billy Sunday
the evangelist preach returned yes
terday morning
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08
PERSONAL NOTES
Ss11ssssssssSssssssssaSsss

Henry Whitaker went to Elco on
business yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08

Mr Fasg, OF Mounds, president %
toe big ice concern which has IA
largest plant OF the hinj in this Sec
ton. was in the city yesterday ON
business.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08

AID The news all the time
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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business yesterday
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day from soloun al Hot SIP inea
Mrs Flaus schaae Is I'D WIh 10
grippe az nor home n2 walnut
street
Dor tay Dayi1ee 5areHtr IT 3ir
and Mrs. James Daudse is II a,
me- homo on Douglas rect
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Miss Georgia Moore. of Mound Wsir-
ia friends here vest rday
raj strory ill., man t.a. ..4r.s
Of The dealers in things thu chaes
nav - Ana af eal cammerri
ayanna ID confined ia his room VITA
severe arack OF rheama M.
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position the ne atp3 -5"'t
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Aeliis
erly OF tAe "ei5.t'etefa2A Ld.A'
company was n We sly ye7."as o'
business
Alderman W L2"t'' p" gone
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points 10 eAa7.
Mrs Jonn L H'ssf mas Ie' p,
from bFoaaHaEen' Miss. where s
was caLled hy me deA'" 81 AsI SISTER
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08
Correct Clothes for Men

Which are recognize the country over as the high
est class ready-to-Wear garments made for men
and young men. In fact, these new models are dis
tinctIy smart in cut fabric and finish that the most
critical man cannot possibly find fault with sim
detail
Whether YOU want Spring Clothes of author-
tatiye fashion for business, afternoon or evening
dress, here you quickly satisfy yourself at mod
crate cost with garments that will look and fit as if
made to your special measure by master craftsmen
Alfred Benjamin Spring Suits and Over
garments $40 to $40.
Others S9.75 to S18.
% y 9,
2EEO2U2
81: ]
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.
xa GzEggD sgzEn GEZzEgEET1 @Tzzwwzsn a @a
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-08

Misses Virginia and Do-othy kuTz
dorfer Of Chester are guests Of
taeir aunt Mrs G. y. Buchanan and
their sistee, Mrs. Ross Bates.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
A|RDOME CONTEST
Count of Ballots Shows Little Change
in Relative Status OF
Favorites.

Interest continue In the contest at
the Airdome theatre on Sixth street
In which prizes are to be awarded for
the most votes under the various
heads named The result of last
rights count was as follows:
Manager-Lucille Haberer COS.
Helen Schulz 4, Iona Bonduran 2,
Gladys Harmed So. Inez Davis no,
Paul Gholson 1911. Alice Strong 10,
Mea McNemer l22. Clinton Terrell Il,
I.ynette Gieaney 90. Charlotte Candee
70. Willie Bambrick SO, Marion Wood.
ward 279.
Assistant Manager Lucille Carr %.
Helen Galligan l6. Irma Schulz 81.
Esmeralda Haberer COS. Inez Davis
TO. Darrell Schulz 1sl, Iona Pondu-
raut 279
Stage Manager-Katherine Cary 20,
Vance Malone COS. Mae MeS'emer :.
lnez Davis 17e, Hal Green 1877, Harry
Green 279.
Ticket Seller-Harrv Green 20, Otto
Buder Is. Alberta Blatteau COS, Inez
Davis 100, Barclay Naugle 1871, Ruth
Pettis 27g.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
TAKE STOCK IN
OIL COMP ANY
ELEVEN CITIZENS SUBSCRIBED
AT MEETING HELD AT COM.
MERCfAL CLUB.
WILL PUSH THE WORK
Samples Of Minerals Were on Exhin-
Neutrality-suspicious. For Stock
viii Be Taken in Country
at Once.

The Cairo Oil Gas and Mineral com
pany held a meeting last night at the
Commercial Club rooms and discussed
plans for the furtherance of their pro
ject which is TO bore for oil and ga 8
at Unity
The secretary Of stae having II
censed the incorporation of the com
pany. subscriptions for stock were
taken last night eleven persons siga
ing their names as subscribers
II was decided 70 get subscriptions
for stock in the country districts Of
Alexander county and later to push
the work in Cairo after which the
company will apply for a charter.
President Egbert a. Smith presided
and Secretary Jesse +. Miller made
record OF the deliberations of the
meeting which was attended by about
fifteen citizens.
Samples # minerals TO be fond IN
Alexander county were on exhibition
and 81 is the purpose Of the new com
pany 10 ascertain II these valuable
minerals abound IN paying quantities
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
JOHN BECK SELLS
HIS BAKERIES
TO GEORGE LATTNER AND
GEORGE 6LuMER-MR. BECK
EVENTUALLY TO LOCATE
IN ST. LOUIS.

John Beck, one OF the leading bak.
ers. of Cairo yesterday sold his bak.
cries and confectionery at soe Wash
ington avenue and 1911 Commercial
avenue to George Lattner aud George
Blumer who will conduct he bust.
ness. They will assume charge An
gust /.
Mr.. iattner who formerly was en-
ployed as ianitor for the First Bank
4 Trust company. will have charge
Of the ware-rOom u the bakery aud
the delivery of goods while Mr. Blum
er. who is a practical baker will oDer.
ate the ovens and the bakeries proper
Mr.. Beck and family expect 20 leave
Cairo within week or two for Den
yer and Colorado Springs. Colo.
where they will remain for several
months for the benefit Of Nj. Becl :
health. which has been greatly i'm
paired by asthma. They expect TO 10
cate in ST Louis where they own
property. Their friends here will r.
gret their departure.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
WAS ON HIS
WAY TO MARRY.
WALKER RAMEY'S HolD.UP IN
CAIRO PREVENTED A WE'D
DING AT VlNcENNES,
INDIANA
BRIDE WAS WAITING
Orr and Hilton Who Robbed Him Are
Held TO the Grand Jury-Ramey
Leaves For Vincennes.

Not all the tragedy of the situation
was told in the details Of the hold-up
OF Walker Ramey. cf Jackson, Tenn.
which took place Sunday afternoon at
the Big Four round-house.
II developed yesterday thai Ramey
was on his way to Vincennes md. o
marry the girl Of MS choice when he
had his exciting experience in Cairo.
The girl, he says, ran away from
home 10 meet him at Vincennes and
little knew the strenuous excitement
her adorable was engaged in at he
h.ur she expected him to leave Cairo
on his happy mission.
Ramey stated to reporter for The
Bulletin Yesterday that he was going
right straight TO Vincennes 10 marry
the Girl even ii he did have only SIS
left in his pocket
Ramey remained here until yester-
day afternoon after the preliminary
hearing of Bill Orr and Harry Hilton,
who robbed him aud then left for
Nincennes.
Ramey fearing that his bride would
not accept his excuse for being tardy
requested Chief Egan to write her
note stating that he was held here as
A witness In tue case. Chief Egan de
string to help matters along wrote the
lette..
Orr and Hilton were held under
bonds of $500 to the grand jury They
are in Jail
1t is said that in the melee at The
round,house some Of the money was
torn to shreds but Chief Esan is of the
opinion that Orr hid some OF the
money before he was captured in the
cottonwoods.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30

il Delmonicots down town restaurant.
one block to the. north is Wall street
and the old custom house
Safety against fire was one OF the
chief objects OF the architects OF the
new structure Absolutely urburn-
able. both outside and inside. II II
Illustrates well the attempt that Is
being made to put lower New York,
or the "sllvscraper" section. out OF
danger About 10000 square feet Of
hollow terra Gotta blocks We're used
III the partitions ana as covering for
the steel columns With these parti.
tions that cannot burn and are roa-
conductors OF heat. fee that might
start in one room could spread no far
tner
Most of the "skyscrapers" erected
in New York In the last few years are
Of steel and hollow tile, and this new
type of construction, has caused a
substantial decrease in insurance
rates.
Foundations of The Seligman build
ing 20 down nearly 50 feet to solid
rock. They were made continuous
and form solid masonry wall, six
feet thick enclosing he entire lot.
This wall forms a sort Of dam TO re-
sist the heaviest outward pressure
and exclue all ground water from the
cellar excavated within.
The SALES.--FUTURE work involved
the excavation of 5000 cubic yards of
material. One hundred men were
busy. night ana day on the job. The
structural seel in the building
weighs about 100000 pounds. The
exterior walls contain 100000 Ared
brick and $4,000 cnbic feet of lime
stone, in addition To the granite near
the bottom.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
AUTHORIZATION
IN NEW YORK CITY
SELtGMAN BUILDING WILL START
FIFTY FEET BELOW THE SUR.
FACE-WlLL BE ENTIRELY
FIRE PROOF.

New York, July 29.-New Ycrk City
aas. in the Seligman building, another
"Flatlron. with its point , to the
nor h. il stands on one Of the busiest
-orners in the busy financial section
# the metropolis This new Flat
ron" however. does not cause the
tmospehric disturbances which play
,avoc with hats and skirts in front
If the other one at Broadway and
Twenty-third street. High buildings
all sides give no space for a sweep
Il the wind, and has stay on with
iut the aid OF hands.
Where William street and Beaver
street meet the first divides into a
fork. the south prong being called
South William street Between the
TWO prougs is the Seligman building.
Across William stree is tae Cotton
Exchange and ACROSS South William
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-07-30
TO MAKE TARIFF EXPERTS.

Washington. D. c., July 29.--In
pursuance Of the policy OF developing
experts in the service Of the State
Department, an examination VIII pc
held tomorrow by the civil service
commission Ct candidates for appoint
ment to the bureau OF foreign trade
relations. The examination is ex-
peeted to attract some college
graduates who are DESTROYS of making
career in that particular liae. The
successful candidates. will be edu-
Gated and developed as experts in
dealing with international tariff ques-
tons, which have come to be one
of the most important subjects In re-
cent years, requiring attention at the
hands of the State Department