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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
HAD GOOD SESSION
Business Men Of Cairo Elsted Owe
Holiday Trsde-EEceeded That of
Most Years.

Business men of Cairo generally ra
rnr that they hat satisfactory hu
day trade Or came a little late. bGf 81.
Vas heavy when f. diI come AMI th.
rs-ilt g. record much better than tu
most Eear--a'ulst up Io Shat Of 1F."
which thev declare sa- the banner
year. This report i- borne cur fg
she records made fEa Hn=r Office
ar -Ha express offices nj also a-
tha banks That fra bank r.alrH-
ta- -r- first half 81 tH.- month -iar
laI1 Of $4,000 over tHs same n-
lal last r=ar. b. 90 be- expected D.
cause last Easr af ibis time ve ua-
ia the midst Of o. financial 4.p-a7sI.-
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
The WEATHER :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Yesterdays Cairo Temperature.
General Conditions.

There was a trace Of rain but tho
day was partly fair The government
bulletin reported rain from five points
none IN The river valleys Extreme
Of temperature were 81 at Phoenix
Ariz ana Galveston. Tex. and Al
Moorheaa. Mlnimums aud maxImums
in this section We're: CAIRO 4d49
Memphis 44.54. ST Louis io.4G, Gin
cinnati 32-l4. Chicago 3S42.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
TRAGEDY Al DEXTEP, mo
Intoxicated Youth Killed BY Brother
in Fathers Store-Deed Done in
Setf-Defense.

st. Louis. No. Dec. GA special
90 the Republic from Dexter. No
says that Fred McCuliom was killel
Is his brother, Harry in a pistol duel
IL their fathers drug store this after
neon. The store was well filed with
Christmas shoppers at the time. Fral
lad been drinking and his brother
called the town marshal 10 take
cfarge Of him. when the officer ar
rived the boy drew revolver and
the store. Harry McCullom went
sbouf his work and later Fred step
pei a. 10 him and began firing Harrt
fs4IleA a rey1 lrer and shot his brother
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
man REC ERS SIO,65S
Lost Through Failure of Brokerage
Firm He Had Given Order To
Jury Decides important Case.

Newark, n j., Dec. 24.-The action
failure of his brokers, John b. Van.
schaick and Company, to execute an
order which he had given them. was
won the circuit court here today by
Gustave Meyer, a retired merchant 81
Beleville. n. J.
In his charge to the jury the judge
laid stress on the importance OF deter
mining whether the transaction was
a gambling case or whether the plain
tin was actually engaged in a bona
fide business transaction. The jury
decided that the transaction was legi
innate and brought in a verdict fo.
the ful amount with interest
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
CHRISTMAS DAY.

Christmas. Dec. 25. win be observed
lat the Cairo postofice Carriers viii
make the morning delivery and col
lection trips but no other service will
be- required of them on That day Gen
eral delivery windows will close ar
noon. Money order and registry diyis.
ions will be closed all day Last our
going mail from the postonice win b.
at 9 D. m.
SIDNEY B MILLER
Postmaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
OLDEST CHRISTIAN HYMN.

In the Roman Catholic church >
ot Cairo today there Will h. sung the
Adeste Fideles % Come. An -
Faithful the oldest Christmas hyma
which is sung by all Catholic and
Protestant churches at the Christ
mas-tide Il is the anthem sung AT
high mass for centuries past calling
.Christs worshipers 70 Bethlehem.
where the newborn Savior lies,
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
NJ. ( CHURCH SOUTH.

The program published YESTERDAY
was rendered last evening az th4
Methodist Church South There were
is2 presents for children On TIE
christmas tree. The exercises began
II 1880 AMI continued uH u O'Clock
Il is estimated that twelve huaI-s.
people attended
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25

and Prof T. c. Clendenen. superinten-
dent of the Cairo public schools.
There also will be several musical
numbers among which will be piano
selections by Miss Allie Belts of
Mound City and Miss Laura Glen
leuen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

All readers of The Bulletin
who miss their papers are re-
quested to notify the office
promptly and every effort will
be made by thu management
to correct the evil. There have
been numerous complaints
lately, from new subscribers
and old ones as we'll. n sub
seribers will designate safe
and convenient places where
carriers may place their
papers the management will
see that their directions are
carried out.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
Washinqton Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 24.-ILLINOis-
Fair Monday and Saturday except
probably rain in central part.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
Sun and Moon.

sun will rise today ,....,..7;22 a n
Sun will set today ..,.....4;36 ? NJ
Moon will rise tonight ....702 N
(Note: The above sun aud moo@
record is for Illinois and approx
mates the record at Cairo within a
few minutes
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25

limited that the Thought it was
lemon
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
bard of Avon.

The public is cordially invited to
attend this lecture which is given fire.
under the auspices of Mrs. +. :
Dewey. president Of the Woman
Club. Miss Margaret Wilson, teacher
81 English in the Cairo High School
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-25
Fore casts For Today.

Cairo and vicinity: Fair not much
change in temperature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
The Miller &PeCkCO
SPECIAL PRICES FOR SATURDAY
 NIGHT,

AT $69S-Ladies' Suits to close not all sizes. were $11. AT $1.25-Children' Coats, were $2. AT Misses Suits, were ST. AT 59c-Rough Pongee Silk, value
 75c. AT 49c-Ladies' Petticoats, black
 moreen, were 69c AT $4.39-Ladies' Silk Petticoats, were $5. AT 35c-36-inch Plain and Figured
 Nets for Waists, from 49c. AT 10c-5-inch Taffeta Ribbon, from 15c. AT 39c-Gilt Oxidized Belt Buckles,
 from soc. for 5c-White Hemstitched- Hand
 kerchiefs, from 5c each. AT12 1s c-Sheer White Waistings,
 from 19c. AT 19c-Hemstitched Linen Tray
 Cloths. from 25c.
 AT 25c-Men's Fancy Silk Hand-
 kerehiefs, value soc. AT 29c-Men's Otis Check Overalls,
 from 45c. AT 9Sc-Men's Negligee Shirts, coat
 fronts. from $1.10. AT 21c-Boys' Crash Hats and Eton
 Caps, from 25c. AT 25c-Women's Black Lisle Hose, from 35c. AT 75c-Ladies' Long White Skirts,
 with two rows insertion and lace
 value s1. AT 1.25-Ladies' Extra Size White
 Skirts, with deep tucked ruf1e,
 hamburg trimmed, value $1.69. AT 29c-Ladies' Extra Size Drawers
 with hemstitched ruffle, value 39c, AT 49c-Children's French Dresses in lawns, with insertion, value CSC. AT 59c-apanese Mating Rugs. AT 69c-Large Size Moth Bags. AT $1.25-Full Size Hammocks. AT 21c-China and Japanese Straw
 Mattings. AT 25c-Brussels and Wilton Has,
 socks.
 AT 69c-4 double rolls Wall Paper
 and 20 yards border.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
St Mary's Hospital Aid.

The last meeting of the Hospital Aid society until September, will be held on Monday evening when all solicitors arg requested to report. The ladies, however, will be busy during the summer making articles for the sale to be held in December. Small and not very expensive hand made articles are most desired, such as will find ready sale for Christmas gifts, dressed dolls, aprons, embroi- dered articles, etc. All contributions will be thankfully received by the president, Mrs Hayes, and an ac- knowledgment made in the report that will be printed later. The mem bers have also been requested to make an extra glass of jelly or preserves, during the season with which to stock the larder of the new hospital. The results accomplished by the society during its short existence have been most gratifying to those having the work in charge, meeting with assist ance and encouragement from all creeds and classes, showing that an institution that is to be conducted upon such broad lines is welcomed by all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06

The Odd Fellows of Waterbury has decided to hold memorial day services on June 21.
 A meeting of St Thomas Cadets will be held at the Lyceum tomorrow morning at 11:30 o'clock.
 A. E. Benson, the we'll lown fur niture man, will open his new store opposite the postoffice on or about July 1. The store would nave been opened much sooner but for the de- lay in the arrival of goods. When the store is fitted up with the new stock it will be one of the finest in New England.
 The dancing classes of MT and Mrs John F. Rick will give one of their popular receptions, called a shirt waist and novelty dance, in Red Mems hall, Neary building, Nauga- tuck, Wednesday evening, June 10. The gentlemen will be pleased to know that they will have tEe pr-v- ilege of dancing in their shirt waists. Pretty novelties will be given out through the evening which will be sure to make fun and amusement for all.
 Two new members of the stock company will make their appearance in ''Charley's Aunt" at the Jacques next week. A new heavy man, Frank T. Charlton who has had years of experience in the leading stock com panies in the large cities of New York state will be seen in the new pro- duction Also a new character ,wo- man, Miss Bertha Wilby, who last season was a member of Henry Mil ler's company in 'The Great Divide will be seen with the company.
 Scovill's factory closed at noon to- day and for the remainder of the sum- mer will work only fifty-five hours. Some departments of the factory have been working fifty-eight hours a week. It is understood that the em- ployes who are given the Saturday half holiday will not be paid for it this summer As only few of the factories have been working on Sat urdays there has not been much talk of the Saturday half holiday. Those shops that have been working will go on the half holiday before the end of the month. The American Brass combine started the Saturday half holiday three weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
Missionary Dead.

East Hampton, June 5.-The sad news has been received here of tho death at Hankow, China. of Rev l.. H. Fitzgerald, the young Episco- palian missionary who left S3n Fran cisco, Cal, December 24, for the far east. A cablegram stated that he was sick but short time with acute Bright's disease. Post cards which Rev MT Fitzgerald had mailed early in May were received here il.is week by former parishioners. He was rec tor of Christ church, Middle had dam. and St Johns mission here, un- til last December. At that time a supper was given in his honor and many fine gifts presented. so that his apartments were furnished in part by his parishioners. He Eai a very bright, energetic young man, and his death is untimely aud, deeply mourned. He leaves his parents, Rev and Mrs Fitzgerald of Hebron, also a brother and sister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
We Want NEW OFFICIALS

And this time we want oftlclals that cannot be termed hungry dlggles. Yes, sir, our city officials are getting into a habit of postponing action on this or that until they investigate and their investigation means a FREE lunch, clambake, oyster sup per or whatever you wish to call lt. Last week they went up to tnvesu- gate the layout of the Thomaston trolley coming toward our city. ana they kept on going until they reacheo the Branch reservoir, and that s where they investigated, and they say they had an o. K. spread.
 Now, it puzzles us to know how II was O. K. and not drop Of tea. col fee or buttermiik in sight. Well, T. all over; they'll report right away, But they are planning for another "blow out..' They will investigate the plan to make Baldwin street wider and allow double trolley tracks. Well, rumor has 1t that Ihe investigation bake" will 'e in the woods at lower Baldwin street. aEd the officials have our commiseration. IUT lHS bdluWlH StIcel loApus Ni'
 going to attend and the officials Will be landed way back in the woods. Say, the very cheapest kind of graft CTS are those who go looking for something to eat. But if YOU go looking for something to drink, re- member we sell the best tea md c9t- fee in the city and our buttermilk is fresh every day at
 FHELAN'S T STORE
 e East Main St. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06

MEETINGS TOMORROW. Boys club. -..-. Unity association. Waterbury Turn Verein. Gladstone lodge, No 241, o. B. A. Brass City lodge, No 240, o. B. A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Boys club.
 Waterbury company, No 20, U. R. K. F.
 National Association of Station ary Engineers. #
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-06
This is the Season of the Year for
 Canned Fish

of all descriptions. Anything in that line can be found at our place of business. We have very fine Sardine in oil at Sc per can. as good as others sell for 10c: some at 10c and 15c per can, worth 15c and 20: Mustard Sardines at 10c per can, Smoked Her ring. Homeless Herring, Salmon or any grade, in small or large cans; soused Mackerel, 15c and 1Sc ; Kip pered Herring, 20c; Lobster, finest on the market at 25c; Cod Fish or any description. Try Can of our St Charles Evaporated Milk at Sc per can. 1t Is sure to please you, and you will continue to use 1t. Canned goods of any description. quality the finest, price the lowest: also a large line of Prunes at Sc to 15c per 10.
 PENN. .nDSE.CO.
 l1s EAST MAIN STREET.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TUNBRIDGE.

Ernest Blake is visiting relatives in
Barre.
George Sargent has purchased the
Quimby farm near Z. z. Farnham's
Miss Ruth Farnsworth Of Braintrse
is visiting her sister, Mrs. George SUM
ner.
Miss Harriet Hayward visits the cap.
ital hi-weekly for instruction in music,
in which she is already quite proficient.
The heavy rains and breaking-up Of
the branch Saturday evening rendered
considerable portions Of the river i'm
passable.
William Armstrong and family of
East Randolph, Charles Arstrang Of
Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. John Hall of
] ebanon, n. H., Byron Armstrong Of
Worcester, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. II. G.
Whitney and Mr. and Mrs j. w Bright
OF South Royalton, J.. 4. Corwin Of
Chelsea were in town Sunday to attend
the funeral of w " Swan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TWenty-One Bills 10 New York
Legislature
PARTLY DUE TO GOVERNOR
Partly to Speculation - Buckets Shops
and Race Tracks Opposed--Card
Games at Clubs, Hotels and
Homes Attacked.

Albany, N. VI, Feb. is~-A veritable
epideic of bills aimed against all forms
Of gambling has become a feature Of the
present session Of the legislature This
j. evidently due, partly to the stand
taken by Governor Hughes in his an
nual message against gambling at race
tracks, and partly to the feeling aroused
by the recent financial disturbances
against what i generally regarded as
gambling In stocks, grain and other
forms of produce. Almost every ses.
sion sees introduction Of bills to abolish
bucket shops and the like, but it Is
many years since such a variety of leg.
islation on this general subject has been
proposed. Twenty-one bills on the sub
ject of gambling have already been in
troduced, and almost every day adds TO
the number More than Aalf Of those
already at hand deal with one or more
aspects Of the race track situation, while
the largest part OF the remainder are
directed against the buying and selling
OF stocks and produce on margins. One
oftt NphAA pltHlbtt EaulDlitg AZ tdtu
games in clubs, hotels and private
houses. No legislative action has yet
been taken on any Of these bills, but
hearings before joint session OF the
codes committees Of both houses are
scheduled for this week.
While the number Of bills seeking to
stop tine buying and selling Of shares on
margins is not 40 large az those against
race track gambling; they cover a wider
field, Some Of the measures propose an
anti-bucket shop statute. while others
amend some existing law Whether
stock brokerage can be interfered with
By legislation in view Of the credit
character OF the business is question
raised and sought to be met BY a bill
which viii require specIncation Of the
actual serial numbers OF the shares
transferred.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Mrs. Hattie Parker Quimby Of Hook
Sett. N. H., eshut-in" for twelve years
has In the past seven years received
1880 calls from friends.
Mrs. Russell Sage Is the largest indl
vidual taxpayer in New York. accord
ing to the tax books. Mrs. Sage's as
sessment on personal property and rea
estate stands at sT.25s,000
Mrs. Lucy Allen Of Waterford, Me.
has spun nineteen pounds Of rolls anC
knit twenty-five pairs Of mittens and
eight pairs of stockings this winter
Mrs. Allen is eighty years old.
Mrs. Emma Reba Bailey Of Rome
Ca. is an attorney Of the supreme
court OF the United States She's an
Alabama girl by BIRTH Before her
marriage she was Miss Moseley. She
was admitted to the District OF Co
lumbia bar seven years ago.
Mrs. Lottie Bryant, thin woman,
testified In an action for divorce in st.
Louis that her husband sent her to
Kentucky to be fattened upon beans.
bacon and hominy." and when the diet
failed to produce the desired results he
treated her coIdly. she got a divorce
AS she was white House baby" In
the sense that she lived there when
her grandfather was president. Miss
Mary Lodge Mckee attracts as much
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
TALK OF The TOWN.


Cut flowers at Youngson's. Tel. 3l7-0
Wanted. 200 Carriages TO store for
the winter. Geo. Il. Mcfarland
Masonic charms and pins at L. P. Aus
tins, the watch and clock man"
I. P. Austin sells stone cutters glasses,
all kinds and prices, from Zoe to $500
per pair.
Any framed or unframed picture in
the store at the Wholesale price II. p
Baldwin.
Clairvoyant.--Tuesday and Thursday,
2 p m. to 0 p. M, Mrs. r. e. Ellis, 25
Spaulding street, telephone 1861.
A very desirable Office room with ante
room, centrally located on Main street,
to rent. Terms low Address 20. XIX
this Office.
Typcwriting and copying, writing
from dictation, circular letters 8
speciality. Mrs. Mary G. Nye, and 8
Blanchard block.
To Rent.--Ready February LIST, an
eight-room cottage house with all mod
ern Improvements, 500 per month rental.
Apply at so South Main street, or 1903
North Main street.
The ID. A. Perry real estate agency
is offering for sals place with five
acres of land and over 5000 worth of
stock and tools for only $500. See ad-
yertisement in for sale column.
II your eyes smart or feel bad when
you attempt to read in the evening, it
means that they need attention. You
can get the right kind Of treatment at
L. P. Austin's, the watch and clock
man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
BIGGER BRITISH
BIGGER BRITISH
NAVY PLANNED.
Despite Opposition, The Programme
Calls For Increase in Fighting
Ships.


London, Feb 1s.-In view of the
threatening attitude Of that section Of
the Radical party when advocates re-
duction in armament, there has been
much speculation as to whether the
government viii persist in the determi-
ration, reached On the advice of the
lords Of the admiralty. to submit in
creased naval estimates 70 Parliament.
Those ia position to know say it will,
and, backed by strong public opinion,
viii be able to carry them through
without difficulty
What these estimates provide for Is
being much discussed
a naval officer VINO ii we'll informed
gives the following as the probable
programme:
Three arnored vessels on the inn
proved Dreadnought type; two cruisers
improvements on tie old Edgar class,
heavily armed, well protected ships six
smaller cruisers Of the Boadica class.
1880 tons; II torpedo crate, the majori-
IT, Of the Tribe class.
There viii also Be provisions for ad
ditional submarines, but Of these the
admiralty maintain the greatest Sc
cTeev.
This is not looked upon as a com
plete answer to Germany's programme.
That, naval en- say will come next
year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18

Mrs. Ira Reed is III, and a nurse from
Rarre Is caring for her.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. H. Osgood were in
montpelier Wednesday.
NJ d. Wells was in ST. Adams on bus
mess a part Of last week.
Henry Pnelps Of Barre was at bis
farm in this town Friday
Mr.. Frazer moved the last Of his
goods to West Danville today.
john Herran Of Burlington is working
for John Atherton for six months.
Joseph LaJonlre, who has been III at
the home Of ira Reed, is able to be out.
Ed Merritt has purchased Of Lenora
r. Ladd her place in this village and
win take possession soon.
About so from here attended the dis
trict meeting Of the Good Templars at
North Montpelier Saturday.
Glen McKinstry, clerk at voodry's
store was called 20 WOODBURY. last week
by the illness e bis mother.
Mr. Iamesan has moved his household
goods from Stannard T. the house which
he recently purchased in this village,
The grange held is regular semi
monthly meeting at the town nall Wed.
rtsday evening and several candidates
we're initiated.
N old fashioned spelling school was
held at the Congregational yestrv Thurs
day evening Mrs Gertrude Wells was
successful in out-spelling the other eon-
testants.
The funeral Of the o months old caild
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Calcon. was held
afternoon at the home Of
Charles Gilman Of Lower Cabot and tae
remains were placed in the tomb here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-18
IOHNNYs CAREER.
Tho Same That Was Started BY the
Cornell Widow.

The Same That Was Started by th'
Cornell Widow
Sheer nonsense rhymes and joke,
without apparent reason or object ar,
frequently used to CT the pages or I'd,
Cornell Widow. II anything more foot
less than the Man OF Giegledorf'
verse has ever been written. the wild
ow wishes to state that her bump Of
credrlity was imported from Missouri
and must be shown
There was mar from Giegiedorf
Who. to save hts barber fees.
Would wet his hair and let il freeze,
And when twas ffpzen break II OF.
The Widow claims The credit DC orig
mating the nonsense rhymes which
dealt with Tie cleverness and preeocity
Of the bright little lad who carelessiy
slaughtered his mother father and i'm
mediate relatives, These poems. If so
they may be called. appeared in the
Widow in October and November. 1900.
The same year they we're collected and
published IN pamphlet form under the
name Of "The Johuny Book" Johnny
started his career by IAN tragedy as
follows:
Johnny hung bis isttle sister.
She was dead before they missed her.
Johnny's allies up { tricks.
Amt he cute ?-hes only six
Next we ind that
Johnny with his little ak
Dealt his brother orful wacks.
He don't care II mamma kicks.
Aint he cute?-hes only six.
Later development Of the little romp
shows that
John has gone from bad to worse
Now his fathers III q haarse.
SIneared him with toad OF bricks.
Amt he cutes-he's only six.
And 50 on until tinally
Johnny saw buzzsaw buzz
Like bike and thought 1t wuz.
Johnny's corpse Is full OF hicks.
Amt he eute?-hes only six.
These verses terminated the Widows
connection with John. but papers all
over the country took up his Instruc-
tive and edifying career ana pushed
It to finish. Still another verse which
started in the Widow Office and trav-
eled all over this country ara part OF
others was the bit OF "Eb and Flo
doggerel. In this we discover that
F'io was fond Of Ehenezer-
Eb, for short. she called her beau.
Task of tides Of lovef Great Cesar!
You should see ern. Eb and Flo.
By itself this beautiful bit could
hardly claim Il place IN a volume Of
great American poets, but when ii
travelled far and wide and received an
extra verse at each resting place 1t be-
came a pursuing nightmare. From
Humorous College Journalism" In Bo
hemian Magazine.