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The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

deficient final examinations he must serve
soldier iu the ranks
Differing from that Of the United States in respect
the German system Of naval training requires a long
cruise the beginning Of "a cadets This
practice obtained I'm the American navy considerable
extent until the foundation Of the Naval Academy at
Anna raoffs i'm
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Middies RigorouslY Trained.


Similar rgor maintained at the Naval Academy at
Annapolis, where the mdshpman draws an annual SAL
ary West Point but must take care of himself and
bis belongings But while tie young men both schools
are learning take themselves they arc learn
ing the most advanced ideas of that world
knows.
In England the ROYAL Military College at sandhurst
Is The training school for young become
officers in the infantry and cavalry That artillery
and engineering officers is the Royal Military Academy
WooIwich; while the Osborne College trains young
for the navy.
It is in the latter school that young Prince Edward
son OF the Prince of Wales who will one day become
King of England If he lives. studying the ways
war at sea.
Candidates for the English military colleges must be
unmarried and, in the opinion of the army council suit
able to hold commissions They must be under eighteen
years old upon admission enrolled as cadets they
lead luxurious life compared with the young men at
West Point.
one and half years is the usual course-the educa-
the is supposed be completed the
During time the cadet gets leaves and vacations
amounting to sixteen weeks Unlike the American sys
tenn which pays cadets yearly salary while studying
that of England requires majority
Of the students.
To defray the OF uniform English cadet
deposit $l75 upon admission the school GER
tain number nominated by the government
sistance families of officers killed in
other pay other admission Zee. II the father
never served in the army however, the must pay
$780, and this grades down 500 for the Of officers
IN active service not above the rank of major.
Not long since English magazine stated: We UNI
derstand that there than 800 candidates for
the examination for admission TO the Royal Military Col
iege, Sandhurst, and the Royal Military Academy, Wool
wieh. At the last examination in June there
800 candidates but since then there has been qualifying
examination FOR the militia and ysomanry and that has
weeded out many who would otherwise have presented
themselves At the time, when know. the
authority of the minister that he has decided add
N9 officers to the regular forces which that the
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cidI interest

when shall hear wars be ye not tou-
bed sueh things be- but the y-llsrk g.
1t isn't necessary become troubled recalling all the
OF warthe the people has too much
good sense that-but of predictions made
within the last few months add interest the
following statement showing how the leading nations arc
preparing their generals admrals for active
service
Only few days ago William T Stead, the militant
English editor, asserted:
Every Englishman is convinced that before many
Germany and England will have fight for their
ambition to control the seas Of Europe England is pre-
pairing for ultimate with Germany Germany is as
firmly convinced that England will attack her
preparing for by spending millions building a
navy that shall ultimately be as powerful as Engands
This top Of a seeming world belief that despite all
official protesations 70 the the United
and Japan viii lead of in general appeal to arms
Mr. Stead bases his belief upon fact that, in a
time OF profound peace when AngIo-German relations
friendly than before the German govern
proposes increase its naval and military expendi-
lures by S35G00O year"
That England is fevershIy building Dreadnoughts-
she build he says 10 every one of Germany
Mr. Stead does not take into account an irrtant
Depicting Their Exohequers
too the fact that is strainng It's Mt
funds for military equipment; that Russia
the verge of revolution than because
of the enormous sums demanded by the Car for re-
habitaton the and the strengthening army
Italy called for d greater budget for military pur-
poses and Spain struggling acquire new navy
replace put of business by Dewey at Manila
and the American guns Santiago
Japan recently recalled her budget and added enough
items make the staggering expenditure of 0OOOO
her army and navy this year And the United
not behind in warlike preparations.
Only a short time ago Brig GEN Crozier Chief ord
appeared before the House Committee Military
Affairs and made a request that he be given appro-
pration Sf000O0 with which buy and ammuni-
ton for the regular Before that Gen. Bell Chief of
sta had appropriation Of 100000 TO buy uni
forms and field gear for S0OO0 men.
All these things taken mean that the admins
raton desires place the eonlmssary. ordnance and
equipment department OF the army position to sup
ply, equp and short notice an army OF $4,000
men, il should be found necessary mobilize one.
This, top Of bin introduced in the House by Rep
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resentatve Hobson, Of Alabama. "to provide a navy
adequate for national defense" It appropriates $4,000
coo annually the purpose constructing battle
ships
In spite of ali this, level-headed people not be
coming unduy alarmed War is such a serious matter.
considering all modern destructive agencies that would
be rash people, indeed rush into conflict without the
utmost provocation.
At the time every advanced nation is busy train
ing young the science war. afleld afoat,
and their methods Of instruction Of sufficient interest
to attract attention Mexico has decided estab-
sh military school patterned closely after that the
United States at West Point.
Among the many sayings of Napoleon. one, a is
not soldier rings There be special prepara-
ton for the Of just there for the science OF
medicine the practIe of law
Experts agree that West Point has no equal among
military colleges just the Naval Academy Annapo-
lis excels in training young for service ahoat
Twice long those Of foreign schools is the term
Of instruction West Point and those who pass through
the American Military Academy must survive examna-
tons more severe than anything known abroad
Uncle Sam allows the West Point cadet $50 a year.
The future soldier smoke alcoholic bev-
erages Of any kind His spending money is limited
confectionery money" In the course Of the
tended holiday-at the end Of his second year.
There private servants to get out his clothes
attend TO his shine his shoes make his bed.
in England and other European counries-he must
do all these things himself Ills training is Spartan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
THE CIVIL SERVICE
Examinations Ordered at Cairo and
Elsewhere to Secure Eligibles For
Various Government Positions.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an examination
on June l, 1908. to fill vacancy in
the position Of plant ecologist (malel
in the Forest Service, Department OF
Agriculture, at $1400-per annum, ANA
vacancies requiring similar qualitiea
tons as they may occur
June 8, 1908, at Ardmore, Enid,
Guthrie, McAlester, Muskcgee and OK.
lahoma, Okla, to secure eligibles from
which to make certifcation to fill a
vacancy in the position of constable at
the Sac and Fox Agency, okla, at
$40 per annum, and vacancies re.
curing similar qualifications as they
may occur in the Indian Service.
June 8, 1908, at Cairo, H. to fill
a vacancy in the position of laboratory
assistant, qualified as lamp inspector
at 5000 per annum. in the Bureau of
Standards, Department of Commerce
and Labor aud vacancies requiring
similar qualifications as they may oc-
cur in any branch of the service.
June 3, 1908: at Cairo, ILL.,, to fill
vacancy in the position of steward,
5000 per annum, in the United States
Penitentlary at Ieayhnworth, Kas..
and vacancies requiring similar quail
fications as they may occur The de
partment states that the person ap
pointed to this position should be quail
ined in the selection and purchase of
supplies, sufficiently familiar with
bookkeeping to enable him to keep ac-
curate accounts of supplies bought and
issued and be able TO make up ration
lists and to order the proper amount
of supplies to fill them.
June 3. 1908. at Cairo, H., to FIJI
such vacancies as may occur in the
positions OF laboratory assistant in
the Bureau of Standards. at salaries
varying from 5000 to $1,000 per an
yum. and vacancies requiring similar
qualifications as they may occur in
any branch of the service.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
FINE ATTRACTION
At OPERA HOUSE
DREAM CITY" EXCELLENT MUSl-
CAL COMEDY WILL BE PRE-
SENTED TONiGHT-NEW BILL
AT ARCADE MATINEE AND
NIGHT.

Among he amusement surprises of
the presen. seasua is the latest Joe
Weber production, Dream City" to
be presented at the Cairo opera house
tonight Dream iCty' held the boards
all of last season at the Weber thea
tire, New York, and was pronounced
one of the most nuccessful and ar
tistic successes in the long career of
Weber productions.
The story of Dream City" is far
from the ordinary IN a musical prop
erty and is based on the imaginative
sumbers of a Long Island German
farmer, who is lulled to a willing re-
pose by the dulcet voice and hot air
extravaganza of a real estate boomer,
who pictures so g1owingly the future
of his property. as a rival even of
Greater New York that the suscep-
tible old German, as though fed upon
Dequincy pill snoozes away. soar-
ing under the sopor;fc spell to the
realms of the unreal where wealth,
beauty, position and all the allure
ments of a modern paradise, become
his own OF cource there is an
awakening. but it II arrived at pleas
antly. there being no rough jar to
the fun. all parties allghting upon an
air cushion of comedy that prevents
any disagreeable rebounds and makes
both agreeable and plausible this re.
turn to earth.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
in POLICE CIRCLES
Biz Fines Small Collections Last
Month With 228 Arrests-Several
Petty Cases Heard Yesterday.

In the city court yesterday Judge
Ross assessed fines amounting to $3.50.
of which sl2.70 was paid. There were
four Migrants in the crowd who were
fined 1O320 each and given stays
to leave the city.
The case OF the negro Ed. Cobb.
charged with being implicated in the
robbery of white stranger i'm Wild
Cat Chute last week. viii be tried on
the 9th. to which date it has been con
tinued. A negress named Lou May
berry Boston, a notorious character.
who is believed to be the principal in
the case. was sent to the county jail
under a bond of $500 The amount
stolen was s47. and part of the money.
a $40 gold coin. was found on Cobb
the woman claiming to have given
him the money.
During the month just closed the pc
lice made 22S arrests of which 81 were
DRINKS. 81 disorderly. 80 Migrants. 6
gaming. for murder. for burglary
. fiourishing weapons. one assault to
murder. one assault and battery. one
robbery. and the remainder for lesser
offenses. Judge Ross collected $137
from fines amounting to s4.576.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
MOUND orrY
May I, 1908.

W. H. Brelsford, OF Mounds, was
in town Thursday oil business.
Mrs. Ayres of Cairo, was here
Thursday shopping.
Lawyer w "A. Spann of Vienna,
was business caller here Thursday.
Mr., and Mrs. @. A. McCracken have
moved into the rooms recently vacat-
ed by Dr. Geo Howard and family
in the Ford building on Main street.
Mesrs r. s. Pollock and Ed
Weight of Mounds were in town on
business Thursday,
Mrs. Robert Camp. of Mounds, was
in town THURSDAY on shopping tour
The 19months old son Of Ar. and
Mrs. Ed Starks died Wednesday aud
was buried at Beech Grove cemetery
Thursday afternoon. Rev. James
Davies offciated at the funeral.
Dr. Doty and son of Grand Chain
were Mound City visitors Thursday
Mrs. Warder Harris of Mounds, was
shopping here Thursday
The Rouse cottage on First street
is receiving "a fresh coat of paint
Mrs. Geo. Eichhorn and Miss Lucy
Stern We're among those who visited
Cairo Thursday.
II. Fshleman, of Pulaski, was here
Thursday on business.
Rev. 3. F. Utley left Thursday for
Mounds where he transacted business.
Mrs. Claude Johnson of Mounds
and Miss Gladys Fernsides of Mus
kogee, were in town Thursday shop
ping.
Several of our enterprising business
men organized what will be known as
the Commercial club Wednesday
evening. They have furnished two
rooms in the Brewer building for theit
use. The following are charter mem
beers of the club: Dr.. ]. f. Hargan
Thos. Boyd. Porter Nesbit T. NJ
Ford. ]. +. Welson. James Finley, b
L. Ulen, @, A. McCracken, Or. Hall
Whiteaker Major Zimmerman. ]. H
Crowell. Chas. Schuler, Hugh Mason,
]. G. Rhine, James Wall and w j
rice.
Mrs. John McCune is on the sici
list this week.
Mrs. r. T.. Cahill aud three chill
dren left Thursday FOR Anna where
Mrs. Cahill will visit her mother wh'
it quite ill.,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

up to the close of the second half,
the score being Z to Z, and in playing
off the tie the Douglas team made two
while the Saffords made one. Prof J..
r. Dennle refereed the game. Mr..
Dennie has been coaching the teams
and has rounded out some good play
ers among them. This evening game
will be played at the Armory between
two teams picked from all the schools
in town and spirited contest is ex
pected
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
SUMMER SEASON
At OPERA HOUSE
WILL OPEN NEXT MONDAY WITH
MOVING PICTURES, SONGS
AND VAUDEVILLE SPECIAL
TiEs-ELEcTRiC FANS BEING
INSTALLED.

With the inauguration for the sum-
mer season of moving pictures and
illustrated songs Monday night at
the opera house, Cairoites are as
sured of high grade amusement en-
terprise that will give them an
abundance of mental and physical re-
Taxation from the serious aspect OF
life That the opera house is de-
lightfully cool place Is commonly
known to every one, out that it will
be more so, is guaranteed by the in
stallation of twelve monster ceiling
fans that will circulate the fresh air
the structure beins admirably vel
ventilated,
In connection with the high class
| pictures aonsisti.g OF first and see
| ond run subjects, late illustrated
songs rendered by local yocalis
| there frequently will be vaudeville
features OF the refined variety char
acter, the price of admission remain
ing at five cents.
The moving picture and ILLUSTRATED
song season will be inaugurated mex
Monday night with daily matinees a
2:30 o'clock after that date.
The program will be a diyersifie'
one, consisting of educational fea
lures, powerful dramatic subjects
strong comedy and hand-colore
magic pictures that prove an intens
source of pleasure and wonder to tn
Young folks. The program in its en-
tirety will be changed daily, onl
subjects from the studios of tn
worlds greatest film manufacturer
being exhibited.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
PULASKI, ILL.
- o. = = = = y y y = 4
NAV list, 1903.


Little Miss Ruth Eshleman, daueh-
ter Of Mir and Mrs H. B. Eshleman,
is confined to her home with the
humps.
Mrs. Otis Parker is on the sick list
this week.
Misses Flora Bowles and Lulu Hen
~ were shopping in Ullin Tuesday.
Miss Ora Bowles is visiting relatives
in Unity this week,
Mr.. II. B. Eshleman, one of our lead
irg merchants, made business trip
to NJ und City Thursday.
Mrs. Ella Fitzpatrick and daughters
OF Mounds, visited relatives here this
week.
On account of the rain our Sunday
School picnic, was postponed until =
later date.
Master Russell Haden has returned
home after two weeks visit at
taech Ridge with his uncle, A. l..
buchanan.
w. o. Farrin made a business trip
to Ullin Thursday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

!: NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS !:
GRAND CHAIN, ILL.


may la, iSUos
l.. V. Miller and wife of Martin,
Tenn, are here visiting relatives.
Mrs. W. p. Copeland and sister. Miss
Mary Bartleson, were in Cairo Thurs
day.
Mrs. Sam Wright has returned home
from a visit with her daughter at
Marion, III.
s. O. Fields went to Belknap Thurs
day.
W. j. Davidson made business trip
Thursday to Cairo.
Mrs O. NJ Fraim attended the meet
ing from Belknap.
Sabe Lacy and family have return
ed to their home in Cairo after q
visit with relatives here.
Quite number of our people at
tended curt in Mound City this week
Mrs. f. L. Roach and son, Leslie
are visiting relatives in Cairo for
| few days
August Reichert is in St Louis or
I business.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.

Worcester, Mass, May 1.-The New
England league, one of the strongest
and most successful of the minor base
ball organizations. got under way for
the season of 1908 today. During re
cent years the New England league
has never failed to furnish a close
and exciting race for the pennant and
the present season premises TO be no
exception to the rule. The opening
games were played as follows: Lowel!
at Lynn, Lawrence at Havermll,
Brockton at New Bedford, Fall River
at Worcester.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
ST. LOUIS MARATHON.

st. Louis, Mo, May 1.-THE Missouri
Athletic clubs fourth annual Mara
thon race. which is to be run over the
course from Freeburg. ILL.,, tomorrow
has the largest entry list in the history
G fthe event, Prominent runners from
half a dozen states will take part. The
favorites are Sidney Hatch OF Chica'
90. Alex. Thibeau. also of Chicago, and
Joe Forshaw fthis city. Forshaw
was the winner in 1905 and Hatch in
900 and 1907. while Thibeau was sec
ond last year and the year before
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

Of fighting ships ever assembled for
a long cruise.
I'VE want the public to know"
writes the officer In charge of the L.
5. marine corps recruiting Office at
$50 South Clark street. Chicago. H..
that it is not only the ships but also
the men of the navy and marine corr
who man these ships that make our
fleet one of which every American
can well be proud. These men are
the best element Of our country
young manhood It should be
source Of the deepest pride to our
whole country to know that the char
acter OF the men who will be seen
all over the world as types OF our
citizenship are men who viii com
mand the admiration of every nation.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

is not entirely free from disease, on
the high elevations fevers prevail
while on the lower levels malaria Is
encountered to a greater or less ex
tent, according TO altitude. To over
come climate affections lassitude,
malaria jaundice, biliousness, fever
and argue, and general debility, the
most effective remedy is Electric Bit
ters, the great alternative and blood
purifier; the antidote fer every form
of bodily weakness, nervousness, and
insomnia. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists. Price soc
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
Valued Same as Gold.

B. G.. Stewart, a merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: Il tell my custom
ers when they buy box of DR.. King
New Life Pills they get the worth of
that much gold in weight, if afflicted
with constipation, malaria or bilious
ness" Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. 25c.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
A callfornian's Luck.

The luckiest day of my life was
when I bought a box of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salye:" writes Charles +. Bu
dahn. OF Tracy, California. Two 25c.
boxes cured me Of an annoying case
OF itching piles, which had troubled
me fer years and that yielded to No
other treatment" Sold under guaran.
tee al all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
CAIRO is REPRESENTED
On BattIeship Fleet Which is Making
Circuit Of the Globe-Four Of
Crews Enlisted Here.

Cairo is represented on the great
battleship feet now about to make
the circuit of the globe by Shelly
Allen and Benz. r. Davidson on the
battieship New Jersey, Harry E. Hair
on the battleship Kentucky and by
Arthur Mcintyre on the battleship
Ohio. and Frank Roche OF the battle
shin Minnesota
The cruise which these young men
will make will be the grandest cruise
ever made by any fleet. and it viii be
made by the most powerful collection
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
HUNDREDS or LETTERS
CONCLUDED From. First Page) .'-sa'a

New York CITY. Walkerdof the Con-
cord. lives in Annapolis. Dyer. of
the Baltimore. Is now a retired ad-
miral and lives In Massachusetts,
Gridley. Of the Olympia, to whom the
famous command to begin battle was
given. Wildes OF the Boston. and
Wood. OF the Petrol. are dead. Sev-
eral of tire officers of lower grades
who took part in the battle of Manila
bay are now in command Of some Of
the hattieships in admiral EVans
fleet. while stin others are holding
positions as heads q
bureau departments. commandments q
navy Yards etc.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
At the Arcade.

A new bill is offered today at the
Arcade on Eighth street. The fea-
lures are entitled: "A Poor Mans
Romance" THE Two Brothers, AT
ter the Celebration" II is one Of the
best and sure TO please. Matinee
from 2.30 to $50; night from 1890
to 1880
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
At Boston.
Games Postponed.

Chicago-St Louis, Pittsbulg Cincin-
matt. and New York-Phladelphia
games postponed on account of bad
weather.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
DOUGLAS DEFEATS Stafford.

The Douglas school girls basketball
team defeated the team from Stafford
school I'm warm contest at the Arm
DRY yesterday afternoon. The final
score was to s. The game was tel
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

Have The Bulletin on your break
fast table every morning. II will cost
you only two cents Fer day.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

Franklin, May KENTUCKY State 4
Franklin ]. Depau >, Franklin l.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
SENATOR'S WIFE DROPS DEAD.

Rockford. IL, May Mrs. Hiima
Anderson. wife OF State Senator A J.
Anderson. dropped dead today at her
home.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
COLLEGE GAMES.

Chicago, May Wisconsin ,, North
western University |.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
At Washinqton.

Batteries-Pateen. Gehring, Kelley
Street and Warner; Newton, Chesbro
and Kleinow.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

Charleston. ILL.,, May Indiana
Normal 3 Eastern Illinois Normal ?.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02

| 1Batteries-Companion, Miller and r.
| OBren; Fleet and Nieman.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
At Mime apolis.

Minneapolis indianapolis, snow, no
game.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
At Philade lphia.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Vickers and
Schreck; Morgan, Glaze and Carrigan
Eleven innings.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
At Detroit.

Mullin and Schmidt
Smith. Altrock and Sullivan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-02
THREE | LEAGUE.
At Dubuque.

Dubuque, May l. - Companion
widness, costly errors and Clinton's
timely batting won for the visitors