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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
DISSATISFACTION
At BIRDS POINT
RIVER SUBSlDING SLOWLY AND
SEEMS NOT so HUNGRY
FOR REAL ESTATE.
COTTON BELT INCLINE
In NO Immediate Danger Says River
Man-WiIl Stand a Year
Work Needed to Save
Government Levee.

! The situation at Birds Point. Mo-,
was not much changed yesterday. eX-
cept that the river is cutting less
rapidly as the water stops rising or
as it gees down. The Ircn Mountain
round house has gone into the river.
but the depot still stands. being
placed on heavy timbers preparatory
10 moving it across the track.
As the river has gone down. or
stopped rising, the work of destruc-
ton at Birds Point is Iessened and
will probably stop entirely in a day
or two All told four or five houses
have been moved to save them from
going down into the river and two or
three have gone down and We're car
ried away. An experienced river
man says the Cotton Belt incline is
In no immediate danger of being car.
ried away and will probably stand til
the next food. comes along and may
survive that Hence the two roads
which reach Cairo over this incline
are not likely to be cut off probably
for a year to come. But it is only a
question of time when it must go.
The government levee is some dis
lance inland from the railroad yards,
several hundred yards. 1t was buili
Jointly by the federal government
and the citizens of Mississippi coun-
ty and it is under the care of the gov
eminent leyee board. which is under
obligation to maintain 1t. This levee
protects more than 10000 acres of the
finest farming lands in Missouri.
A river man says the river was
thrown over to Birds Point by tie
reyetment and other work done by
the government on the Illinois side
some years ago The Iron Mountain
railroad company has spent hundreds
of thousands of dollars to protect the
bank at Birds Point, having built
three bikes, all of which have been /
swept away Two of them formed /
dangerous Instructions in the channel
Of the river and were dug out by tie
government dredge boats The third
is now about 600 feet from the shore
line and will also be a source of dan
ger when the river goes down.
Although the government levee is
in no immediate danger it will be so
with another flood or two as destruc-
tive as this one has been.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
THE CIVIL SERVICE
Examinations Ordered in Cairo and
Elsewhere to Fill Various Gov
eminent Positions.

| The United States Civil Service
| Commission announces an examination
on July % 1908, at Cairo H., to fill
yancancy in the position of clerk
tmale). with a knowledge Of Latin,
| French, indexng and typewriting, at
$500 per annum, in the Bureau Of
! Plant Industry, Department Of Agricu'-
ture. and vacancies requiring simia"
qualifications as they may occur in
that department,
July % 1908. to fiji a vacancy III
| tthe position Of pharmacologist, at 81.
900 per annum, in the Bureau Of
Chemistry, Department Of Agriculture
and vacancis occurring similar quail
iications as they may occur in that
Department at the same or a lower
salary,
July 20, 1903, to ill two vacancies
lin the position of negative cutter and
photographic craftsman in the United
States Geological Survey, at salaries
ranging from $l50 to $500 per diem.
according to the skill of the persons
certified and vacancies requiring sim
liar qualifications as they occur in any
branch of the service.
July %, 1908. to fill two vacancies
in the position of transferrer (malel
in the Bureau of Engraving and Print.
ing, one at 81. 400 and the other at
'$2100 per annum and vacancies re
Iquiring similar qualifications as they
may occur in any branch Of the ser.
vice.
July 20 1908. to fiji a vacancy in
the position of photographic color press
man. qualified as copperplate and
stone transierrer, at $i0S0 per an
mum, in the Geological Survey and
vacancies requiring similar qualifica-
tons as they may occur in any branch
Of the service
July 1880 1908 of the examination
scheduled for July l5-16, at Cairo, Ill
70 fill vacancies as they may occur
IN the position of assistant chemist. at
salaries ranging from $1,000 to $1,000
per annum In the Bureau Of Chemis
Try, Department of Agriculture. 1t is
probable that - or % appointments
nay be made within the next few
months.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
HICKS ON WEATHER
Storm Period Central On June 20 vii,
Last Into July-Astronomic
Phenomena
CVord and Works ;

\ reactionary storm period is cen
raj on the 18th. 5th and 9Th. The
storm period central on June 29th will
last into the LIST a1f 2nd Of July:
storms of that period however VIII
have worked past the central parts Of
the country by July EST, followed from
the west by rising barometer and
change 10 somewhat cooler. On and
touching the 4th. 5th and 9Th, look for
reaction to falling barometer and
change 10 much warmer. Cloudiness,
rain and thunder storms will visit
many localities on and next to the
9Th and 9Th, as low barometlic areas
pass eastwardly over the country
The crisis of electric exctation vii
fall on and touching the 9Th. As these
storms pass of to the east. rising
barometer and change to the cooler
will follow closely from the west a
somewhat remarkable conjunction of
astronomic phenomena ais within
this period. namely the inferior con-
functions OF both Venus and Mercury
Mercury on the lth and Venus on
the 9Th. Added to these. Earth is in
conjunction with Neptune and the
.Sun on the 9Th. and within a few
hours falls the opposition of Uranus,
or the passing Of Earth b tween
Uranus and the Sun. See Sun and
Planets for July" for illustration and
explanation. We Deiieve that phe-
nomenal baromertie fluctuations,
with great magnetic and electric un-
rest. will result at this period. II
the Moon were in either conjunction
or opposition. earthquakes would be
a certainty on and about the 9Th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
NEW K. OF P LODGE
To Be Instituted at Mounds July l.
K. of P.'s Of Cairo. Villa Ridge
and Mound City Will Take Part

On Wednesday evening. July lst
Knights of Pythias Lodges Of Cairo
Mound City and villa Ridge will in
stitute Beechwood Lodge at Mounds
All Knights OF Pythias who Intend 60
ing will please advise either ". L
Duncan or F. ". Balm.
The Knights of Pythias Of Carr
no doubt recall the good times thes
have had on these trips and from
information at hand the Mounds trir
viii be no exception. The people at
Mounds are arranging a banquet for
all the visiting Knights and a goo
time is assured.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
ECLIPSE NOT MUCH
Citizens Generally Disappointed
Smoked Glass Used BY Many
Few Satisfied.

Many viewed the eclipse of the sun
yesterday morning and nearly all
were disappointed, expecting that 1t
would be more effective here than il
was Smoked glasses were brought
into service very generally and by
means of those the dark shading on
the sun was plainly visible, but the
effect to the ordinary observer on Il g
face of the earth was not striking.
The atmosphere seemed a little hazy.
that was all
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Every cav Is sunday.

Few people know that other days
of the week than the first are being
observed as Sunday by some nation
or other. The Greeks observe Mon
dav: the Persians. Tuesday; the AS
syrians, Wednesday; the Egyptians
Thursday; the Turks. Friday; the
Jews. Saturday; and the Christians
Sunday. Thus a perpetual Sabbath il
being celebrated on earth.-Success
Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Out On the River.

Skiffs with men and women in them
were numerous on the river yesterday
afternoon and last evening. The
weather was quiet and the river was
as smooth as glass. There was lit e
current because OF the backwater
from the Mississippi Motor boats
with parties were also in evidence.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
LAWN FETE TONIGHT.

Ladies Of the Presbyterian church
will have a Lawn Fete this tMonday)
evening from 3 to II O'Clock at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Antrim
on Twenty-eighth street. Ice cream
aud cake in abundance. Music by
Culver's Band Admission 1Jc.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Flat Car CAUGHT Fire.

From some cause unknown a fiat
car in the Mobile & Ohio yeards on
the west side of the city caught fire
last evening and burned lively for a
time. Fire station No 2, responded 10
call The car was hauled away from
Others and little damage was done.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TIME.

Effective June 2Sth Biz Four trains
will leave Cairo as follows: No. 20
daily except Sunday 600 a. m. instea
of els a. m. No. "a $50 p. m. daily
and Sunday instead of 3:45 p. m. FL
mer smith, Ticket Agent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
kiIIinaat caruthersvilIe.

At Charlottesville Saturday night a
white man named Nation shot and
killed a young negro who is said to
have attacked him with a knife Ma
ton represented cigar company and
was in this city some time ago post
in the town for his brand of the weed
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
ASKS NO LOAN.

Paris, June 2S.-The government
has authorized a denial Of the report
from Tangier that Add -El-Aziz. the
Sultan of Morocco. has asked the
French government for a loan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

Ruby's baseball team and Cuiycr's
band are goin to Columbus. Ky, On
the steamer Dick Fowler the 4th. Biz
street parade and other attractions
Leave Cairo 8 a. m. Round trip 81.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Sign of Prosperity.

There are not' so many people in
distress in the city lately" says
Health Officer Orr He attributes it
to the demand for labor BIZ farmers
and the resumption OF operations by
factories and railroads.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ G. Wright and
daughter, Miss June, returned yester
day from Creal Springs, where MI
Wright had been sojourning several
weeks
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Casper YelIingmeyer L Co.
House Movers and
General Wrecking Co TRACTORS.
FOG Commercial Ave.


AMI you will give US your bless
ing2' asked the elop ng bride. re-
turning to the parental roo.
'Freel., replied the old man.
mo trouble about the blessing. but
boar. and lodging win be at regu-
lar rates. The United Presbyte-
rian.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
NOT FROM ST. LOUIS BUT
ALWAYS IN CARLO

If YOU WANT YOUR PIANO
TUNED OR REPAIRED CALL UP
sUcHANAN's MUSIC STORE,
NJ. r. BRIGHTER,
RESIDENT TUNER. PRICES REA.
soNA8LE. ALL WORK GUARAN.
Fed.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

F. Cantin, Of Mexico City. and aim.
ily are in the city on visit Mr..
Cantin was superintendent Of the
Cairo Mil q Lumber Co., here several
years ago under G. L. Barr
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

Mr. and Mrs, Walter Zellich and
children and Miss Katherine A. Ryan
of St Louis, are guests of Mrs. F. l..
Haberer Of 30i Seventh street. Mrs
Zellich and Mrs. Haberer are sisters.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
STUPEFIED BY DRUG
Deaf Mute Found Lying in Roadway
Above City-Condtion Not
Serious.

A deaf mute residing on Thirty fifth
street. was found yesterday lying H.
a stuper at a point about three miles
above town. in the road way. Health
Officer Orr was notified and he hal
the man brought in and taken to his
home where he received medical aid
He is believed TO have taken a drug
but not enough to hurt him.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
EXCURSION ON THREE STATES,

Take the steamer Three States at 8
and 20 a. m. and and p. m. to see
doomed and disappearing city of Birds
Point 25c round trip.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
At the Area

IAN For the Sake of q Crown" viii
be the subject at the Arcade on Eighth
street this afternoon and tonight
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Patience.

Patience is not much Of a virtue
when it is utilized for the purpose 81
teaching a dog 20 hop on three feet
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

See the performance at the Pathe
this afternoon and night. New pro
gram.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

Congressman P. c. Chapman and
daughter, Miss Marion, were in the
city yesterday for a few hours en-
route home
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29

Read The Bulletin and get the news
while Il Is news.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
Wrong Bran.

The prodigal son wrote the old
man as follows.
Il got religion at campmeeting the
other Lay Send me ten dollars"
But .he old man replied:
Religion is free. You got the
wrong k.ndn'-At.aLta Constitution.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-29
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Miss Esmeralda Haberer Of Seventh
street, is visiting friends in st, Louis
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20
Knowledge for the
 Housekeeper.

To Renew Pebs.-When ink has thick ened OH pen to such an extent that fl becomes thick and unpleasant 10 write with, try washing it with strong soda. This will cleanse 1t perfectly and make it as good as new.
 Ivory Backed Brushes, the backs of which have become soiled and spotted. can be cleansed easily by the following method: Make paste of sawduSi. slightly molstened with water and Il few drops of lemon juice. Lay the paste over the ivory and allow it to dry thor oushly. afterward brushing on carefully with soft brush. Another good method is to take small piece of clean flannel. dampen It slightly. dip into hne table salt and rub over the ivory; but for carved ivory the former method is the best. the sawdust can be easily re moved from the carving.
 When Feeling onions place them in bowl and pour hot water over them. and they can then be peeled without af- fecting the eyes.
 To Boil Cracked Egg.-An egg that is cracked can be boiled by placing tcaspoonful of salt in the water, as the egg will then cook without any of the white running out.
 SARA CRAWFORD.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20
Charming Designs in Gowns for Early Spring. How to Manage the Spring Sewing.

First of all the sewing room must be made reudy. and If you do not possess n room especially arranged for this family sewing, al least temporary sewing room can be arranged throughout the stress of spring and fall work. Even to the woman who does all her own sewing, a properly arranged room of this kind Is the greatest help and convenience. One can also work so much more quickly If the work aud all the many things needed are at hand and If one can lay aside sewing and know 1t will be in the same place when wanted.
 Of course, If one has a spacious. airy room that can be spared, 1t Is to be pre-
 ferred. and north light is always the best, as 1t gives the longest daylight and is the least strain on the eyes. However, any small room can be made to do sery
 ice. and. to give all the space possible, take out all furniture not actually re- qulred ana fll iIs place with sewing requisites. These are neither many nor
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20

also find places In a sewing groom. If space permits, bigger table with drawers and folding leaves for cutting skirts. ct cetera, Is a help. and above it-tscked to the wall-place a broad, fat pocket for patterns. Always fold patterns hat. and keep in separate envelopes, plainly marked If pattern is much wrinkled, press 1t smooth with a warm iron before using Some means of heating irons, and a pressing board is a necessity in sew ins-room. There should be two irons, one heavy and one light. with patent handles. and an oil stove Is the best thing to heat them with. One advantage if an oil stove Is that it can be placed where most con venlent. The press board need not be large, and one with rounded ends and edges Is best
 lapboard with yard measure marked on the top, Is a great conven- fence. It may be kept back Of a low sewing chair within easy reach. From one. arm of this chair hang small pir- cushion full of pins and big-eyed bastins needles. From the other arm suspend a smAll closed box. with slit cut in the end. and the end of reel of basting col ton pulled through the slit Two more sewing room requirements are wicker covered basket for scraps. bundles and general odds and ends. and light but connections wastebasket. folding clotheshOrse, 10 hold work at hand. Is also desirable. and d chevai glass or big separate mirror is an assistance In it- ting. A form on which draping and ar ranging can be done Is also very useful.
 Fasten to the wall. back of the ma chine or beside 1t, q set of hanging poek- cts. about a dozen in number. and mark each plainly with the sort of threadait Is meant to hold. such as black silk. No, A. or white cotton. No. 6O At the bot tom of these pockets hang set of fan mel leaves, numbered from one to ten, and holding needles of these and inter mediate sizes. Another set of marked pockets. for buttons. hooks and eyes. tape, castings. bindings. chalk. ct cetera. should be put on the wall where 1t can be reached from the sewing chair pro vlded for hand work. If small brass rings are sewed to the corners of these pockets they can be slipped over screw hooks in the walls without any deface- ment of the paper or wall covering. In the table drawers may be kept the shears. small scissors, whetstone, several tape
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20

costly. The first is q sheet of unbleached muslin. big enough tC cover the whole floor Sew the seams firmly and hem the ends. and fasten it down with drugget- pins at each corner. Set the sewing ma
 chine in convenient corner, where a good light will fall over the operators shoulder A machine should always be cleaned thoroughly before beginning the seasons sewtrG. If machine is in bad condition froLh disuse. then deluge every working part with kerosene and leave 1t for several hours. Then wipe on the oil with a clean flannel. rubbing hard to re- move any gummed oil that may remain. Wet the treadle joints again with kero- sene, and If the upper works still show dirt and Grime, or run hard, take them of and boil them for 20 minutes with a handful of washing soda in the water. Rinse by rouring boiling water over and around them and, after riDsing, set in hot place for half an hour. Then put the
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20
flaming

The latest models for spring gowns and suits are certainly charming add smart loosins, and it should he Q pleasant task tO plan ones spring and summer ward robe with many delightful models and such artistic and tasteful fabrics tu SC feet from First n be considered Is tI3e ever useful tailored gown. for general street wear. and for tbes" suits the lightweight cloths or very thin broad cloths are used.
 4 great majority of these fabrics have shadow stripe or some suggestion Of stripe In the weave. and the severe man RisiI coat and the plaired or gored skirt iu walking length Is still the correct style. In fact there Is little change ln The lines of the street suit from those of the past season. ns the semiatted coat. with pockets and rather small plain sleeves, the fulness of which is darted in at The top of the arnhOle. still obtains. although good many of these models are made a little longer than the winter coats. In future article I shall give drawings of the various tailor models Diost in vogue. but would suggest that
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20

very expensive If bought ready made, clever seanstress or a clever girl who can make dainty little froeks for her own use, can copy such a model at small expense. if the handwork of braidlng is done at home.
 Trains are emphatically in the good gTaces of Dame Fashion again. and ai- though American women sensibly cling 10 the short skirt for street and morning wear. the afternoon and at-home gowns and all evening costumes are made with trains
 The drawings show some very smart models for spring gowns, the group cut Illustrating three froeks that especially pleased me ln the originals.
 The gown pictured at the left of the drawing was of white brOadeloth. severe ly plain in style. but exceedingly smart and distinctive on a graceful, slender fig ure. The model was plain princess, the only trimming being the row of broad cloth buttons and the collar Of black and white striped silk. The sleeves were long and close fitting, and there was a smart little chemisette of fine sheer batiste and
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20

real lace. The middle figure shows . gown of messatne in pale blue with scarfs of lace. embroidered in pale blue and lavender and finished with fringe to match on the bodice. The gown was in draped princess style, and was In sur pliee effect in front. The V of lace in front and back was in pure white Chan lilly and the skirt was untrimmed. The seated figure shows a good bodice design for a frock of etamine. silk muslin or ehifroa floth. The original frOck was of chiffon eloth trimmed with bands of lib- erty satin of the same shade. The skirt was in trained length also and was stitched in plaits about the waist aHd trimmed about the bottom with bands of the liberty put on in a simple Greek key design. The single column cut shows one of the fancy separate white coats re- ferred to. this model being of heavy white imported net. with bands of sou tache brslding on net as trimming. and buttons" of sOutaehe on either side of the center back seam. This model was trimmed to give an empire line across the back and white fringe was used as Illus trated.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20

works in place, oillng plentlfully with the best machine oil. Run at top speed a minute or so, then wipe on any super fuous oil. tighten up nuts and Screws, see that the feed Is unclogged and that the presser foot stands true, also that the needle is properly set. and the machine is ready for the sewing campaign. Some times traces of oil may show on the ma terial at first, after machine has been so cleaned. so guard against this by sew ing on old muslin or useless pieces of leftover material until the thread looks perfectly clean and the sewing is neat and spotless.
 The chair for tie machine should be of the right height and should be light and free from obtrusive angles or knobs. A low bent-wood chair is excellent for the purpose. A couple of straight-backed chairs or bent-wood chairs. a folding cut ting table, and a low dresser with big mirror and broad shallow drawers should
Arizona republican., 1908-03-20
Useful and Attractive Aprons.

There is something very feminine and attractive In a dainty little apron, and ss the fad for the chafng dish makes the apron necessary. and 1t may be added 4 most becoming addition t1 the wardrobe. study of those shown in the little sketch may prove useful to anyone who prefers to make these little garments at home
 The prices asked for some of these little trities of lace aud lawn are appalling to the woman of modest income. and some of the models shown in the shops are beautifully hand embroidered or inset with baby. Irish or Cluny lace or nne yaien- ctenueS.
 These little chafng dish or fancy work aprons can. however. be made at home Of small pieces of hue lawn or dimity. and the expense of the lace and trimming Is lncOnsiderable.
 Tine sketches really explain themselves. three of the models being of the fancy trimmed sort and one being planned more