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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
MEANEST MAN IN WORLD
swindler Gives Forged Check to
Starving Man Who Wanted Some
Change.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 20 Thc
mcanest man in the world is believed
to be in this city. Although his name
is unknown. the police are searching
for him on the description given by
George Goldman, his latest victim. 81
poverty stricken is Goldman's family
that his daughter recently ate a whisk
broom when hungry. The mean man
today offered Goldman a check for 81,
to buy food. requesting 81 in return
This Goldman gave him, then learned
the check was worthless.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
FOND OF TIE FLEcHPors.
g., Washington Man Close to the Top
When II Comes to Feeding

My good friend. Alfred Angus Early
who has been doing the mean doinl
things for the national committee dur
ing the campaigne-is getting fat
writes Irving G. Norwood in the Wash
ington Star The scales register
something like go pounds now, witt
a tendency to trip at a slightly higher
figure with each succeeding week. Re
Gently Mr.. Early got worried. He
sought his family doctor and laid his
troubles before him.
I'm not much OF an eater. Doc,
said he. Il have my breakfast al
eight In the morning and | never ge
hungry much before ten. Even ther
| don't indulge myself Usually II
find myself uncomfortable empty
drop into Dutch restaurant and have
tub of suds. with some sauerkraut
and franktnrters, and that carries me
over till noon when have my lunch
and I'll admit 1t is usually pretty
square meal. During the afternoon
seldom eat more than a couple Of
wash il down. and | have my dinner
rather early. so that | sometimes get
hungry a couple of times during the
evening"
The learned physician kept a
straight face. Il can say only one
thing he remarked. grayely; you
must not eat so much. You positively
must not. You simply must promise
me that you will limit yourself TO
three meals day. If you do not ]
can't answer for the consequences
fatty degeneration and all that sort
of thing. you know"
Mr. Early sighed and sighed again
and tried to appear resigned.
All right, Doc" said he, III | must
| must! But it's hard it's blamed
hard, indeed! However, l promise
But, Doc, on the level amt eating the
king of indoor sports?"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
Turkish Deliuht.

Roll 21a pounds loaf sugar with ~
pints of water. When ii is clear add
65 drains of starch. dissolved in a III.
tie cold water. Stir until the sugar
has become a thick paste; add %
drains of water and one cup Of
chopped almonds. Flavor with rose.
lemon or any fruit extract Pour into
oiled pans one inch deep. When cold
cut into squares and dip each into
powdered sugar. They will keep some
time in tin boxes. These are the sweet
meats that are imported at such high
prices
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
BLAMING the Teeth,

II Is TO the teeth that the patholo.
gist should first look for an explana.
ton of those emotional crises In the
lives of all Of US which assume nov
the form Of an eKaggeration OF the sen.
timent Of romantic love. again an in.
classification Of insomnia. and some.
times a development OF religious sensi.
bility 10 the boundary line OF mania.
If Current Literature may be trust ed
Not only is toothsche the cause. but
disease Of a dental nature involving
no pain whatever 10 the victim works
its havoc and leads men and women
TO Warehouses and domestic miseries
and every kind OF excess.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
White House Familiar to Mrs. raf,


Mrs. Taft is more familiar with the
White House than was any woman
who has ever been called upon to pre-
side over it. Her first visit to Wash
ington was as the guest of Mrs Hayes.
wife of President Rutherford b. Hayes,
TO whom she was related. She was
very young then, being sim a school
girl, and she acknowledges she can
feel the thrills which passed through
her while standing close behind Mrs.
Hayes on one of her afternoon recep-
tions, at the insistence of Aunt
Lucy"
Later on she was the guest Of Pres
ident and Mrs. Harrison, being also a
relative Of the latter. During Mr.
Taft's service as secretary OF war she
has been a familiar visitor in the
White House. and has, as a matter OF
fact, had the honor Of first lady of
the land actually grow upon her.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
KIND HEARTED OFFICER
Accidentally Killed While Making ar
Effort to Save the Life Of
Stray Dog.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 20.-Picking
up a half frozen dog early this morn
ing Mounted Policeman Edward
Mooney started to take It TO a warm
place. when his horse slipped on a car
track throwing him to a horrible
death under the wheels of a trolley
car. Mooney was but recently mar.
ried. and his wife is az the home of
her parents ar Hazleton. where her
mother died YESTERDAY
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
Four Good Things 20 Know.

When broiling steak. brush It ovei
with butter and -four to keep the Juice
in. Add chopped sweet peppers 10
hash, and you will find the new flavor
delightful Should soup be too salt,
add a sliced raw potato and cook a
few minutes longer. To cut loaf
of hot brown bread take a piece OF
Irvine and place 1t round the loaf.
cross the ends and pull; there will be
clean cut. without any crumbs
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
Southern Play.

The engagement of "At the Old
Cross Roads" which takes place at
the Cairo opera house Friday, Dee
% matinee and night promises to
call out one of the largest audiences
of the present seasan. The chief
character is "Parepa' an octoroon
and around her tragic history are
interviewer the characters of Anna
bel Thornton. the heiress to Mag.
nolia Grove; Dayton Thornton, its
master and others. The scenes are
laid around NatcheZ, Miss. Prices.
matinee %, 50 and Is cents; night
%, 50 - cents and ST. Seats for
this engagement will go on sale
Thursday
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
From the Wild West.

The Virginian, an American ro-
nance given to the public in book
form by owen Wister, and drama.
tized by the author and Kirke La
Shelle will be seen at the opera
house on Thursday. Dec. cath, Most
bool; plays are disappointing to
those who go to the theatre expect.
ing a realization of their ideals
formed in the course of reading.
But when the novelist and dramatist
are one and the same person, then
there is hope that the stage will
not destroy the impression made by
the book Prices 25c to $1.50. Seats
on sale Wednesday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
A COLLEGE PLAY.

'Erown of Harvard" which the
SEubCrts present at the Cairo opera
hol Sc on Saturday, Nee, goth with
James Young in the title role is sort
of a travelling representation of the
Fraternity idea, no less than ten diff
fercnt collegiate societies being
present The cast was especially
chosen of college men in order that
the performance of the ensemble
scenes might be mere natural and
realistic. Prices, night %, So -.
81 and $50; matinee. %, 80, and 20
Seats on sale Friday; reserved for
beth performances
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
ss.k Primer chanplon.hin.

LIES best school is living with pee
pie. Living alone nOurishes much
that is not good and beautiful in hu
man nature II promotes selhshness
u gives self-conceit an undue oppor.
tunity for growth and development.
It permits US to do too much As We
please. which Is bad training for any
one Of US. one can never grow into
true nobleness Of character. sweetness
Of disposition and beauty Of life living
Ia solitude r Miller
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
A Gaze Eillina for Cake.

II you have wearied OF the different
filings fer your cup cake. instead Of
using currant jelly or chocolate try
spreading the layers thickly with greer
gage jam. Cover the top with a ihick
boiled icing, or. if the cake j. 10 b.
eaten the same day that it is baked
the top can be covered with whipped
cream beaten stiff
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
Paul Gilmore.

The chief charm of Paul Gil
more said an admirer Of his the
ether evening, is his manner That
man ought to be a politician. He's
tie best mixer | know. Once let
him loose in political camp and
he would win over the most obsti.
nate of OPPOSITION Mr. Gilmore will
appear IN Rida Johnson Young s
great New York success. THE Boys
of Company b" at the Cairo opera
house on Tuesday. Dec. 29th Prices,
% 10 $3.50. Seats on sale Monday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

ton is all direct
ed toward the
family next to oc-
cupy the house,
and, in fact. to
the historic old
mansion itself.
1t is really the
most fascinating
sort of a home,
aside from the
limellght which
never dims. When
the linen covers
We're re m o V e q
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
BURNED HIS BARN.

Paducah. Ky. Dec. ga barn
filed with corn on the farm Of Ed
Owen was destroyed By an in
cendiary FIRE in Galloway county. He
Is president Of the Farmers and
Merchants bank At Murray. and
heipeI to subdue night riding The
sheriff has eleWs AMI arrests are ex-
pected
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

| from the furniture and the floors, and
| the curtains hung In their places at
| the windows and the portieres at the
doors a few weeks ago the only new
thing to be found was the clean white
paint of the woodwork. This is all
spick and span, but there We're no
new furnishings, and not even any
new gold paint upon the little chairs
which the distinguished companies at
the musicales occupy in the great east
room.
This being the last year Of one ad-
minlstration, and as the forthcoming
one Is to be dominated by another, the
house will remain as it is. all changes
and improvements to be made by the
incoming family.
This winter will be the gayest seen
since the first winter of Mr. Roose.
yelts presidency, when his elder
daughter was presented to society, as
history will repeat itself in the mat
ter of the presentation of the young.
er daughter. The President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will have a ball for Miss
Ethel, as they had for Miss Alice
Roosevelt, now Mrs. Longw6rth.
This will be given December %,
and the second daughter will dance
her way into society as the first daugh.
ter did, in that historic room where
Abigail Adams dried her clothes, and
which never saw the light fantastic
until the Harrison administration,
when Mrs. Mckee gave a cotillion
In addition to Miss Ethels ball,
there will be dinners, luncheons, and
breakfasts and receptions in quick and
strenuous succession, from the first of
December until March 4, when Mrs
Roosevelt will turn over the household
affairs to her successor as the first
lady of the land.
The rooms of Miss Ethel Roosevelt,
on the north side of the mansion,
would never be recognized by the older |
generation who were familiar with the |
apartment of Nellie Grant
1t Is more than likely that Miss
Helen Taft, who will be her success
or as White House debutante, will |
be assigned to these rooms.
Instead of being a ROOM ii is
now suite, for during the improve
ments to the mansion few years ago,
a sitting room and bath were added
to Nellie Grants former room, and
the suite was done over in the most
girlish of pale blues, with silk hang
ings and silver ornaments
II is no secret that Mrs. Taft will
dispense almost constant hospitality
during her regime as first lady of the
land, for she has such hosts of per
sonal friends In official life and out
Of it, and in the army and navy cir
cles, that ii wifi necessarily keep her
busy to see and entertain them
II has already been limited that she
will restore to their places on the
White House social calendar the pop.
llar afternoon receptions to women,
which was the custom of the mistress
Of the White house for many admins
rations until they were discon-
tinued by Mrs Roosevelt Mrs. Taft
will follow the precedent established
by Mrs Roosevelt of making music
)ne of the features of the
seasons entertaining in the
y Helen Hell Taft rr4xHz
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

There are few better or more pleas
ant laxatiyes than to eat stewed FIGS
apples or prunes half hour before
breakfast Il is important 10 take this
fruit on first awakening in the morn
ing. as twice the quantity at breakfast
or later has little effect incidentally.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
UndsUnted BY sn75nss..

PROT. Z d Campbell. director Of the
chemical laboratories IN The Cniver-
sity q Michigan. lost bis sight ~
years ago through an accident In
spite Of bis aflictioH be has taken q
high place IN education and has made
original researches Of much value. IS
pecially ln the chemistry o. iron and
cement
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

This world Is bat a feetiag show
remarked the man With the eBotaficn
habit les. that's right rsjoined
the observing person and the nsjoe-
ity q Is ana that al the sood ssAts
are occaniea~
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
Obesity and Genius.

The term Fat nan has come to be
one Of reproseh. and 70 imply al that
l. obstructive 70 the ~orid's progress.
but the S0rld could III have spared
the really fat men Of gsnius ana char
scter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

About the hardest task we know
Of is trying to entertain a bashfuI
nan.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

Everything Rises to its Level.
II better we're within. better would
come out-Germau Pr0Fefb.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21
REALLY FINE HOME
THE WHITE HOUSE AN IDEAL
PLACE or ABODE.
Attention OF All Washington Is Cen
tered on the Family Next to Oc-
cupy the Historic Old
Mansion.

There is an air OF great expectancy
about the White House now. Atten-
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

Coal In Four-Foot Seam
A fourfoOt coal seam yields 5000
tons a. acre
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

a Dutch Provere.
Much would have more and losl Al
--pu-sh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-21

Helen Taft
will m a k g
h er d e b ut
next year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
A Church and Pastors House n
Fort Scott Both Hit.

Fort Scott, Kan, July 24.-During
the last thunder storm here lightning
struck in two places. The First
Presbyterian church was struck by
lightning, as was the residence of
Rector A. Watkins, near the Carnegie
library building. At the church edifice
lightning made its assault upon the
church spire, striking at the archway
directly above the aperture. Quite a
hole was made by the bolt and the
fumes of the attack could be detected
for some distance. 1t is fortunate that
the damage was not greater. At the
rectory the lightning connected with
an electric wire and a sort of explo-
sion occurred. Mrs. Shelter, a domes-
tic, was knocked down and stunned,
and Miss Blanche Byers. sister of Mrs.
Watkins, was also slightly dazed by
the bolt, as was little Margaret Wat
kins, the minister's daughter. But no
one was injured in any serious way.
The damage done to the home was
comparatively slight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
IT DEPENDS UPON HEARST.
Champ Clark Says II Labor Party
Keeps Out Bryan VIII Win.

Lawrence, Kan, July A.-"Bryan will
next November" said Champ Clark,
congressman from Bowling Green, Mo-,
in an interview given out here just af-
ter his lecture at the local Chautauqua.
IF Hearst and the labor party only
keep out of the race. and throw their
united support behind Bryan, as hope
and sincerely believe they will, Bryan
overwhelming majority. Even If these
side-show parties stay in the race-and
admit they will draw more votes
from Bryan than they will from Taft
II look to see Bryan give Taft all he
wants when it comes to gathering
votes. Bryan has been gaining steadily
in the admiration of the public. and
today than when he made his first race
for the presidency"
Congressman Clark believes that the
decision of the United States circuit
court of appeals, in reversing the de-
cision of Judge Lands which imposed
a fine of $29, 000, 900 on the Standard Oil
company will cost the Republican party
ion is not unexpected by anyone fami1-
lar with law said Mr.. Clark. lit will
create a great amount of disSatisfac-
ton among the people. The public as
a whole was behind the decision of
Judge Lands and look upon any at
tempt it evade 1t with suspicion. !
look to see that one incident cost the
sands of votes
One of the pleasant Incidents of Mr..
Clark's visit here was the meeting with
Rev. c. L. Milton. pastor of the Chris
tan church here. Mr.. Milton went to
school to NJ. ClAsk in kentucky some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
THOUSANDS OF
GIRLS AND WOMEN
Need the Same Tonic Treatment
Which Brought Good Health to
Miss Van DeVort.

Women who become pale and lose
weight and ambition and are subject 10
headaches and fainting spells, neeo
such a tonic as DIR. Williams PINK
Pills.
The case of Miss Genevieve Van De
Wort, of Darien Center. Genesee Co.
n. Y, is so similar to that OF thou
sands all over the country that ner
cure by DR.. williams Pink Pills should
lead every suffering girl and woman to
try this tonic treatment. She says:
ct suffered for about four years with
female trouble, beginning when l was
sixteen years old. 1 could not eat or
digest much food for it seemed to dry
up in my stomach and I was constipat-
ed. I had such sick headaches that l
could not see and dizzy spells which
often caused me to faint away AT
critical times / would be deathly sick
for four or five days, having to go TO
bed, and my heart would beat so fast
that I could hardly breathe. My kid
neys were affected and my back ached
a great deal. My complexion became
yellow and an ugly rash broke out over
my right leg and foot, my limbs be-
came numb, and my hands were useless
for a long time on this account, My
hands and legs were icy cold and l be-
least exertion tired me out. My usual
weight is 140 pounds, but 1 was run
down to 122 pounds. My blood was
turning to water and 1 thought was
going to die.
THE doctors treatment did not cure
me and after having tried several 9TH.
er medicines. I began to take Dr.. Will
liams' Pink Pills. A few boxes helped
me and / continued until cured. They
built up my whole system, 1 gained In
flesh and strength and am now entirely
well. 1 feel like a new person and
think that Or. Williams Pink Pills
saved my life"
DR.. williams Pink Pills have no
equal as a tonic as hundreds of cures
in cases similar to Miss Van De Vort's
prove Our booklet plain Talks to
Women" gives other cases cured by the
pills. and much valuable information for
women. 1t Is sent free upon request.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists. or will be sent, postpaid,
on receipt of price. so cents per box;
six boxes $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Minor Washington Items.

Washington. July 24.-Congressman
Calderhead has recommended Lewis
Pickerell for postmaster at Minne-
apolis, Kan. to succeed Thomas E.
Hurley, resigned.
Orders issued at the postoffice de-
partment today provide for promo
in Kansas, effective July 1, as follows:
At Abilene, one clerk $1,000 to $1.100,
and two carriers 5000 to $1,000; at
Beloit, one clerk $500 to $500. one
carrier $500 to $500 and one 5000 to
$1,000; at Cherryvale, three clerks
$500 to 5000. and three carriers 5000
to $1,000: at Clay Center. one clerk
$500 to $500. one $500 to $1,000. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
me carrier 5000 to $1,000; at Dodge

one carrier 5000 to $1,000; at Dodge
CITY. two clerks $500 to $500; at Ell
Dorado, two clerks $500 to $500; at
Galena' one clerk $500 to 5000, and
three carriers 5000 to $1,000; at Law
renee, four clerks 5000 to $1,000. one
$1,000 to s1,10O, two s1.100 to $1,000,
one carrier $500 to $500. and nine
carriers 5000 to $1,000.
A certificate is issued by the comp
trolIer of the currency authorizing the
First National bank of Bonner
Springs Kan, to commence business,
with capital of $4,000. Lewis Kreeck
is named as president, D. S. Haines as
vice president and George L. Kreeck
as cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
TO CLOSE ON THURSDAYS.
Wichita Grocers to Take a Half Day
Of Once Week.

wichita, Kan, July 24.-Seventy-
FIVE of the local grocers have signed a
petition to close their stores on Thurs
days during the months of July and
August. The grocerymen expect to
close at 1890 and remain closed dur
ing the remainder of the day.
Raymond Reed, secretary of the
Grocerymen's association, has had
charge of the petition and all of the
grocers are showing themselves will
ling to close for the half day. The
petition will probably be signed by
every grocer in the city by the time
of the first closing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Abstracters at Concordia.

annual convention of the Kansas Abb
stracters' association convened here
Wednesday for a two days meeting.
A banquet was served at night There
are about IS members of the associa-
ton, out of between 800 and 400 alb
stracters in the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
L. e. WRIGHT EXPECTED.
The Secretary of War to Visit Fort
LeavenWOrth in August

The Secretary OF War to Visit Fort
Leavenworth i'm August.
Leavenworth. Kan, July 24.-Secre-
tary of War Luke E. Wright, accom-
panied by Major General j. Franklin
Hall. chief of staff, and Captain NJ F.
Davis, secretary to the general staff
are expected to be present at the OPEN
ing of the coming term of the army
service schools at Fort Leavenworth
August Is. They will proceed from this
post to Fort Riley to attend the OPEN
ing of the school of application for
be the first visit Of Secretary Wright
to these posts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Natural Flavors
psP!.a!!'!!!c!rs
FlaYorirf v..,n.
Extracts &C. &C. &C.: ::

are natural favors, obtained by
a new process, which gives the
most delicate and grateful taste.
DIR. Prices Favorings can be
conscientiously commended as
being just as represented, per-
lection in every possible respect.
One trial proves their excel
lence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

to be erected in connection with the
main normal school in Emporia The
contract was awarded by L. Crosby &
Son of Kansas City, the price $69.045.
Work will be started Immediately.
There were ten other bidders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

many places but did no damage of
consequence. The rainfall was 1872
inches, making a total of 6.77 for the
month. Owing to the continued wet
weather threshing is delayed and a
great deal of wheat and oats are being
ruined by sprouting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Fast Tennis at Wichita

Wichita, Kan, July PR Brad
ford of ElDorado. holder of the state
tennis championship, defeated w.
Wilder of Cherokee, Okla. in singles
by scores of to 1, 6 to 4. Finals in
both singles and doubles will be played
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
EfnghaIn School Cbanoe.

Effingham, July 24.-Prof. W. H.
Keller, principal of the Atchison coun-
ty high school here. has presented his
resignation to the board Of trustees.
in the department of biology of the
State Normal at Emporia. Principal
E. H. McMath of McLouth was select
ed by the board to succeed Mr.. Keller
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Iawrence Reeistration Lirht.

Lawrence. Kan, July 24.-Only
1920 voters had registered at noon
Thursday out of the 2,450 citizens of
Lawrence who are entitled to vote at
the coming primaries and the fall
election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

years ago, and says he was a splendid
school teacher. He entertained the
congressman at dinner last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Death Of J. ID. FazeI.

Wichita, Kan, July al. D.
Fazel. age "a, resident Of Wichita
for 20 years. died here of old age. He
was Civil war veteran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
New Wheat to Norton.

Norton, Kan. July PA wagon
load of the first new wheat threshed
in Norton county this year sold for
80 cents a bushel at the Rock Island
elevator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

Too Much Rain in Cloud County.
Concordia, Kan, July ga ter
rifle electrical storm ragged here nearly
all night and lightning struck in