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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
SPORTS
B. A. A. GAMES TONIGHT.

Boston, Mass. Jan. 31.-With all
the important features Of a champion,
ship competition Scheduled. and an
entry list comprising many OF the
leading college and club athletes in
the east, the nineteenth annual IN
door games of the Boston Athletic as,
sociation in Mechanics Building to-
morrow night promise to be the most
eventful athletic affair held in this
city for many years.
Team racing will be a conspicuous
part of the program. These races VIII
bring together Harvard and Yale,
Princeton and Cornell Dartmouth
and the University of Pennsylvania,
end number Of other big colleges
and universities.
Much interest Is manifested In the
scheduled race between Melvin Shep-
pard of the Irish-American A. c. OF
New York and Guy Haskins of the
University of Pennsylvania. Shep'
pard has won the national halfmile
championship for the past three years
and the Canadian championship for
the last two years. Haskins is for
mer half-mile champion and this year
he won the national cross-country
championship. Though this pair OF
fleet runners met in two special
races at Philadelphia recently, there
remains a doubt in the minds of the
followers of the sport as to who is
1.-THE speedier
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
THE CALVIN
At OPERA HOUSE
MATINEE AND NIGHT PERFORM.
ANcES OF THE BELL BOY"
WITH NEW SPEcIALTIES =
STOCK NEXT WEEK.

THE Bell Boy with the Galvins
in the leading roles was presented at
Cairo opera house last night, and will
be repeated this afternoon and to-
night. The production is lavish in the
matter of scenery. costumes and cleo
trical and mechanical effects. and IN
every way worthy of the management
and the high character of the chief
comedians taking part In it. II con
tains more big acts and feature num-
bers than any musical comedy on the
road today. Every thing is new and
up-to-date and each solo. duet. quar-.
tette and concerted NUMBER is given
with a verve and vim shown the best
and most artistic stage management
Johnny Calvin himself is one of those
handsome, pleasant hammered boys
bubbling over with ginger who sings.
dances and keeps things on the go
very much as does his more famous
contemporary George NJ. Cohan, al
though he at no time initiates him.
Priees-night. %. 50. IS cents; matt
ness-10. %, 80 cents.
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Heated 70 I,AlIsencAs.

IS
The real. sure. enough polite man.
all wool. clay worsted. with seven
pockets and a fob, has been found
out.
lie was seen on Euclid Avenue
car night or two ago. s
He had taken q seat at the far
end of the car. near the stove, and
when the ailse gradually filled up
with women he, kept us busy With
his newspaper as dog with q bone.
He was just fairly fascinated with
the tidings that he was cleaning
from his paper. There might have
been woman or two holding 70
a strap In front OF him. but what
times man got to be taking no.
tice OF such things when he's ab-
sorbed in his paper?
But something else attracted his
attention. A roaring fire was ago
Ing In the stove right next to him.
and he smelt something scorching.
1t was his pew oyercoat. he look
ed into the ailse for place to staad
but saw that IL Was SO crowded, that
he couldn't stand there unless be
stood or someone else's soes.
Something had to DO dor e. AMI
he mate up his mind that he would
be the polite gentleman at all even.s-
He arose from his seat. and with
a sweep OF his derby hat to the little
woman In front OF him. said:
Here. lady. lake my seat. "--Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
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I. MOUND CITY n
.uuuua = = = . = = ~ = -
January 81, 1908.

Mrs. Hall Whiteaker attended the
play In Cairo Thursday night.
Mrs. Addie Murphy made business
trip to Cairo Thursday.
Mrs. Grace Houston, Of Memphis,
who is visiting relatives at Mounds
passed through here Thursday en-
route to Cairo on shopping tour.
DR.. Freeman of Cairo was here on
business Thursday.
Mrs. Jerry Sullivan, who has been
the guest Of friends in Cairo, the past
lew days. returned home Thursday.
The infant child OF Cal. Bias color
ed which was badly burned in fire
which destroyed its home Wednes-
day afternoon died Wednesday night,
Mrs. Harry Senne was among the
Cairo shoppers Thursday.
Mrs. G. j. Parrott, of Mounds, was
in town on business Thursday.
Misses Christina and Sophia Engel
were shopping in Cairo Thursday.
f. Faulconer returned Thursday
from Pulaski where he has been
transacting business for the Polk Pre-
serving Company.
Mrs H. Beaupre spent Thursday
shopping in Cairo.
Mrs. G.. A. Moss made a business
trip to Cairo Thursday.
Mrs. A. l.. Compton left Thursday
for Vienna to visit her mother, rms
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01

The Jewell Kelley Stock Company
the most popular Stock Company now
on the road will open week engage.
ment at the Cairo opera house, Mon
day, February 8. This will be the first
appearance of this company in this
city but with the reputation they have
gained down south their engagement
here is sure to be successful one
Mr.. Kelley Is one OF the foremost
young actors of the stage and has
surrounded himself with bog com
pany of artists. The vaudeville fea-
lures with this company this season
will include some of the highest salar'
led acts ever seen with a stock com
pany and the best ever seen on the
local stage.
in The Shadow of the Guillotine'
will be presented for the first time on
the local stage Monday night and lad-
les will be admitted free under the
usual conditions. Prices TO- 20 and
80 cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01

4 popular politician tells ! starry
about one OF his elcctioneertpg
campaigns. he had arrived aD0us
noon at certain small station. ~
started out alter dinner for Walk
about the village. on the outskirts
OF which he came upon building
thronged With people.
The building was church and >
wedding was about 70 take place,
He edged his way through the crowd
until he reached IA spo. whore 40
had d gooe view OF the bride and
bridegroom and the clergyman who
was about to perform the ceremony.
The church was packed, with the
exception OF low dark gallery near
the roof. This was apparently dr.
serted. The minister proceeded
with the ceremony until he came 70
the point where custom required him
10 pause and inquire whether there
was any one present who knew any
reason why the couple should not
be made man aud wife. WV
A hush fell upon the assem-
blage and everyone waited Ia
breathless suspense. Something pf
q sensation was caused when yotes
came from the upper gallery ~
ing:
Yes. have"
All eyes we're turned 70 the GAL
lery, where seated all alone IN ths
gloom. barely diseerniole, was :
meek looking man with haggard
face and dishevelled hair. Alter
the clergyman had recovered from
his surprise he said sternly' it'll
State your reason, sir!
The suspense was turnea 70 msr-
riment BY he little rnan's reply.
II want the girl myself. be sol
Tit Bits. II
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A Fellow Feeling.

Talk about a eulud mar.
TrembIin in de dark:
Talk about de way you, can
Make EN- toe de mark.
Jes. by hlutin' now an den &
Oars chooses hangin' 'roun'--
You orter seed EN- white folks when
A Panic hits de town.
| doesn't know what one is like;
Z Ireekon dey IL xuss
Dan dem night doctor men dat strike
DE trails of folks like ~.
Dey say dat boodoo talks eli trash.
An ell me not TO be
Afraid-dey say II mighty brssh
OF things dat ! can't SEQ.
/ reckon dat dsy's right. an yet
Is huntin' roun' de plase.
To see de man ist ever met
A Panic face 10 face.
When terror gifts US. nnprspsrei.
We's made o common stun
ives frightened les because ives
scared.
An OATS excuse enough.
Washington Star.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
The Jumping of Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp;
and had almost reached the jumping
off place when | was advised to try
Dr. Kings New Discovery; and want
to say right now, it saved by life. I'M
provement began with the first bottle
and after taking one dozen bottles !
was a well and happy man again,
says George Moore, Of Grimesland,
N. c. AS a remedy for coughs and
colds and healer of weak, sore lungs
and for preventing pneumonia New
Discovery is supreme. soc and $l.o0
at all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS (

Mark Whitaker who Is quite Ill.
Mr.. Warder Harris OF Mounds, pass,
ed through her while going to Cairo
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Richey spent
Thursday shopping in Cairo.
Mr.. George Eichhorn Is In Union
City this week.
Mrs. Robert Devore Is very i'll at her
home in this city. Since the fire which
destroyed the greater part of the
stock In Mr.. Devores store his wife
has collapsed. Her son, Arthur, has
been sick for the past three weeks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
suterino and Dollars saved.

E. s. Lopez, of MarilIa, ~ Y. says:
81 am a carpenter and have had
many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve 1t has saved me suffer
ing and dollars. II is by far the best
healing salve | have ever found"
Heals burns. sores. ulcers. fever sores.
eczema and piles. 25c at all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
SUNDAY WILL Be
CANDLtMAS DAY
FEAST OF THE PuRlFlcATioN
WILL BE OBSERVED IN THE
CATHOLIC CHURCHES WITH
IMPOSING CEREMONIES.

On February is observed In the
Catholic church the Feast of the
Publication, in honor of "a the
publication of the Holy Virgin in
the temple at Jerusalem and on
the presentation of Jesus on the
same occasion according to the law
of Moses. This feast is also called
Candlemas, because before the mass
of this day the church blesses her
candles for the whole year and
makes a procession with blessed
|candles in the hands of the faithful
lin memory Of the divine light with
which Christ Illuminated the whole
church at His presentation when the
aged and holy Simeon called Him "a
light to the revelation of the Gentiles
and the story of His people Israeli
duke II. 32D
At Rome on this day the Pope Off
cates every year in the chapel of the
Quirinal. When he has blessed the
candles he distributes them with his
own hands among those in the chapel,
each of whom going singly up to him,
kneels to receive it. The cardinals go
first then follow bishops, canons,
priors,, abbots, priests down to tho
|sacristans and lowest officers of the
church.
Old Time Supersiitions.
In England and Scotland mans
curious customs formerly attended
Candlemas day, of which few now
survive There was and is yet sI-
perstition which has extended even to
America that good weather on this
day indicated a long continuance of
winter.
In Germany there was superst;-
ton that the badger that had re-
tired for his long winters nap peeps
out of his hole on Candlemas day,
February 2 and when he finds snow
walks abroad; but If he sees the sun
shining he draws back into his hole
convinced that winter is to continue
and resumes his nap.
II is not unlikely that the Ameri-
can superstition regarding the ground
hog had its origin in that of the bad
ger i'm Germany and was brought to
this country by early German settlers
in Pennsylvania. who substituted the
ground hog for the badger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
pssPoNoENT GIRL SUICIDES.

jacksonville. Jan. 31.-Miss Ethel
Shanks committed suicide by shooting
herself In the breast. She was de
spondent over the drowning of her
brother two years ago. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Shanks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
Orchid Helps Itself TO Drink.

An orchid that takes a drink when
ever it feels thirsty by letting down
tube into the water Is botanical
curiosity which grows in South Afri-
ca. The tube when not in use Is
coiled up on top of the plant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01
Sounded Suspicious.

Bacon: Was that a fashions bis
hctel where you stopped -
Egbsrt. oh. yes: I found some
Of the big bugs therss--Yonksrs
Statesman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-01

Fr1snes Of he BuIlsfin ara rs9ss>s
- - SD &C ts,syso.s itszsn = ~
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03

CLEAN EAST STREET
Harbor Commissioners Award
Contract for Work and Ap-
point Carpenter Inspector

At the meeting of the board of har-
Dor commissioners yesterday morning
the contract was signed which, if car
ried out according to specifications, will
convert East street from Meiggs wharf
to the Pacific Mail dock into the clean
est thoroughfare in the city. The
cleaning contract was awarded to the
San Francisco teaming company and ].
s. Carpenter, superintendent of the
ferry depot, was appointed inspector of
streets, and it will be his duty to see
that the cleaning contract is carried
out: Carpenters new duties will be in
addition TO his present ones and will
carry no additional remuneration. I'm
der his supervision the ferry depot has
been kept spotless.
The commissioners appointed T. J.
Blight as state wharfnger in place of
J. Z. Lee, whose term had expired. r.
Salcido was appointed collector in place
Of Blight, promoted. E. E. Cottle was
reappointed wharf1nger.
The commissioners refused permis-
sion to the Bass -Hueter paint company
to store a stock of paints at fisherman's
wharf.
The engineer OF the board was au-
thorized to invite formal bids for the
installation of electric lighting plants
on the fire tugs Governor Irwin and
Governor Markham and state dredger
Three. The estimated cost Of the in
stallation on the dredger is $1,360, and
81, $50 each for the tugs.
The Bellingham Bay lumber COM
pany admitted to the board that the
sawdust in the bay of which complaint
had been made came from their yard.
The company explained that IT con-
tracted for the removal Of the sawdust.
which had been thrown into the bay
without its approval. The company
promised to have the nuisance abated.
Permission was granted for the in
stallation in the lower waiting room OF
the ferry depot of two nickel in the
slot automatic shoe shining machines,
at a rental of So a month for each
machine.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
CHICKEN RANCHER'S PEN
GETS HIM INTO TROUBLE
Writes a Questionable Letter to
Housemaid and Is Placed
Under Arrest

Charles Grevet, a chicken rancher of
Valley Ford, was arrested yesterday by
Deputy United States Marshal James
Nolan on a warrant charging him with
sending obscene matter through the
mail. The complaint was sworn to by
Miss Marie Audeoud, a San Francisco
housemaid, who notified Postal In
spector O'Connell that Grevet had sent
her questionable letters. Grevet was
taken before United States Commits
sioner Heacock and was ordered held
under $500 surety for his appearance on
July z.
He admitted writing the letters. but
explained to Postoffice Inspector O'Con-
nell that he thought he had right to
send what he wished through the mail
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
Personal Mention

H. S. Thomas of Boston is at the Re-
gent.
Chester H. Rowell of Fresno is at
the Fairmont.
James e. Hogle OF Salt Lake city is
at the st. Francis.
SeIah C. Chamberlain, Tho is inter
ested in oil at Hanford, is at the Fair
mont.
NJ Myers and wife of Los Angeles
and H. c. Cooper OF Santa Cruz are al
the Blair.
Frank H. Short and L. L. Cory, a
fruit dealer of Fresno, are guests at
the Fairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. woodward OF
Los Angeles are among the new ar
rivals at the ST. Francis.
E. r. Eldridge, manager of the Amer
lean steel and wire company at Port
land, Ore, is at the st. Francis.
Lieutenant Hilary H. Royall United
States navy, and Mrs. Royal and H A
Jenkins and wife of Santa Ana are al
the Colonial.
United States Senator John L. Will
son of Seattle and his son in law, w
w. Chaplin of Sacramento, are staying
at the st. Francis.
Among recent arrivals at the Vic.
toria are NJ. v. Mcdonald OF Pasadena
w. r. Waterman of Redondo and D. G.
Stoesser of Watsonville.
Henry NJ. Robinson, who is inter
ested in timber. is at the Fairmont
accompanied by Mrs. Robinson. They
are registered from Pasadena
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS for Dynamite, Blasting Caps,
Fuses, Connecting Wire, Insulating Tape, Insu-
lating Paint, Blasting Mats. Steel Tobin Bronze.
Muntz Metal, Yellow Metal, Copper. Brass.
Brass and Copper Tubing. Boat Spikes, Lock
Washers, Metallic Packing. Lace Leather. Drain
Tile, Duplex Chain Blocks. BunghOls Borers.
Faucets, etc. Sealed proposals win be received
at the Office OF the General Purchasing Oficer.
Isthmian Canal Commission, Washington. d.
O., until 1890 a m. July 20, 1908. at which
time they viii be opened in public for furnish
ing the above mentioned articles. Blanks and
general information relating TO this circular
NO 452) may be obtained from mis- office or
the offices Of the Assistant Purchasing Agent
1886 North Point street. San Francisco Cal (:
also from the United States Engineer Offices
in the following cities. Seattle, Wash, and
Los Angeles, Cal, and Chamber OF Cotnmsrce
and Board OF Trade, Tacoma. Washs-H F.
Hodges, Lieutenant Colonel. Corps OF Engineers
q. s. A, General Purchasing OFFICER.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03

q. s. Engineers ofncs. T25 Chronicle Bldg,
San Francisco. Cal, June Q. 1oO6.-Sealad pro-
posals for constructing diverting canal north and
east Of Stockton, Cal. VIII be received here un-
til u noon. July s. 1908. and then publicly open
ed Information furnished on application. John
Biddle. Lieut. Col. Engrs.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03

Net amount Of Risks
written during the year
Net amount OF Risks
expired during the year
Net amount in force De-
cember 81, 1907 .......
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MAKE MERRY AT SPREAD
Seventy Guests Attend Second
Anniversary Banquet of San
Francisco Council

San Francisco council No. SIS,
knights of COLUMBUS, gave it's second
anniversary banquet last night at the
Fairmont, which was attended by
about 70 guests. No particular pro-
gram of toasts was arranged. but the
responses to the call of Toast Master
Neal Power were happy in inspiration
and well expressed. Father Matthew
Gleason, chaplain of the Connecticut:
Thomas j. Savage, state deputy; NJ j.
Hynes and Charles Bullotti were the
guests of honor. Toasts were respond
ed to by, Father James A. Grant,
Father Gleason, Thomas ]. Welch
James r. Keith and Colonel Giesting,
G. A. r.
Billy Hynes sang a number of popu-
lar songs and the knights joined in the
chorus. The committee of arrange
ments consisted of Samuel Haskins
Thomas +. Harvey, Robert e. Fazeck-
erley, j. A. Cussen, w. D. O'Kane and
Neal Power.
Paris has church made out of paper
treated so as to resist the action of the
weather.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
Hitchcock Military Academy

SAN RAFAEL, CAL.
Separate rooms for cadets Christmas term
will commence August II. Accredited to
universities.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
Miss Heads School

253s CLAIMING WAY, BERKELEY
21st year. Begins Monday. Aug 10, 1905
Accredited for University Of Cal. Stanford.
Vsssar Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03

LAAolLl1 l1AEo
Losses in process OF Adjustment or
IN suspense ...-.....-
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less, S-.....s
reinsurance. so per cent. ....
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than one year, S...-:
reinsurance pro rata .......
Commissions or Brokerage Due or
to become due to agents. ....,-.-.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
SCHOOLS
AND
COLLEGES

MILLS CoLLEGE-For Young Women. Only
Womans College on Pacific coast. Offers same
advantages best eastern institutions. Full
Collegiate course Degrees conferred. For three
years only. the three upper classes Of the Sem
mary Department. Offering preparation for Mills
College. the Universities and Eastern Colleges,
will he continued (accreditede Special oppor-
tunities in Domestic Science, Music and Art.
Earnest Christian influences; nonsectarian; all
forms of healthful outdoor amusements. Ideal
location in beautiful Oakland hills. Fall term
begins Aug. II, 1908. For catalogue and broch-
ure Of views address MRS. c. II. MILLS. Presi-
dent. Mills College P. o., California.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
MISS RANSOM'S SCHOOL,

Will reopen Highland Avenue, Piedmont
wednesday. August 10. Single daily session from
$50 to ! O'Clock. New one story schoolhouse
built around open court.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
Dining Cars santa Cruz Tra,n.

For accommodation OF week end Wis
itors to Santa Cruz beach resorts
Southern Pacific company will operate
during summer months dining car
service on its 5: 20 p. m. train leaving
Third and Townsend streets Saturdays
and $40 p. m. train from Santa Cruz
Sundays.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
ARTISTIC VAUDEVILLE

MARCELS BAS RETIEFS. Living ReprOduc-
tons of the Worlds Famous Statuary; FRED
B0ND and FREMONT BENTON, in their Laugh
and H0AG; LEIPZIG: GRAIS' PRODIGTES:
CLIFFORD snd BURKE; NEW ORPHEUM
MOTION PICTURES. Last week THE FA-
DETTES OF BOSTON. Caroline B. Nichols Con-
ductor. Entirely new programs
Evening Prices-l0c. 2Jc. 50c, 75c; Box Seats,
e.; Matinee Prices Except Sundays and Holi-
days.. l0c 25c soc. PHONE WEST 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
IRVING INSTITUTE

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
2l2s California Street, San Francisco
Music. Art Languages and Elocution. Pri-
mary. Grammar. High School and advanced
grades. Accredited by the universities Non
sectarian. New term opens Monday, August 8.
MISS ELLA NJ PINKHAM. Principal
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-03
0xEOXNNM

ELLIS STREET NEAR FILLMORE
Absolutely Glass A Theater Building
MATINEE TODAY AND EVERY DAY
The Detroit times., 1908-05-20
DIE D

BRETzLAFF--AIay is. 1905. Augusta.
aged IS years. beloved wife OF Her
rnsh--Bretzlaff Funeral Thursday
from residence. 500 Moran-st.. at
1870. and at Salem church a p m.
standard. Chene and Mack-aves
COPPERSMITH-M 10. 1908, at sac
ramento. Cal. Michael r.. age +e
years months. beloved brother OF
John p Coppersmith OF Altoona. Pa.
and Mrs. Arnold Schenk OF this city.
Burial at Sacramento
CULL1MAN--In Norfolk. Va, May Is.
1908. Sister Camillan (Nellie Guilt
mani OF Detroit.
CLARK-May IS, at Newark Valley. ".
Y. Maude jerks Clark, wife Of Ma
son J. Clark. daughter OF Mrs. J. II
jerks, and sister OF Mrs. NJ NJ. Fish
er. Notice OF funeral later
f loved HUSBAND Of Augusta gu: FricRe.
and father OF Elsie. Edna and clar-
dsnee 75s MeDougall-ave
GIRARD1N--May IS. 1908. Annie. be-
loved wife OF Frank 5. Girsrdin, and
Michael j. McCune. OF Chicago. and
Mrs Dennis r. OBrien. aged ss
years. Funeral from residence, Sher-
wood-ave, north OF Strong-ave., Fri
day. at Sl5 a. m. and from 81. Johns
church at 3 o'clock
KAST-Msy us. at residence. 6ta Dix
ave. Frances. beloved wife 81 Gus
tavus 7. kast Funeral from resi-
denos. May 81, at S:45, and Holy Re
dtemer church at =.
PASCAL Z 30 (p. m. Tuesday May
10, susan Passed. aged So years. Wild
ow OF the late Thomas H.-Pssce sad
mother OF Mrs. Arthur Russell. Fu-
neral from her late residence. 1875
Maybury-ave.. Thursday at ? D. m.
RILEY-May is. 1905. at his residence
a. Maybury Grand ave. James, be-
loved husband az the late Della Riley
and father OF Frank and John Riley
Funeral from residence Thursday at
a. m. and to ST vincent's churcn
at $40 o'clock, standard.
FRAzIER-Herbert. husband OF Isa-
bella, son of Eliza. Monday, 1:20 a.
m, 20 years Funeral Thursday
1880. from house. at 80 from Bethel
church
sMITH-At residence. III Brady, May
10, Fannie E.. beloved wife OF George
r smith, mother OF George NJ. and
Ethel r.. sister Of Mollie Lewis. Fl-
neral Friday at 2:30 p. IN. from resi-
dsnee. III Brady-st. Toledo papers
please copy.