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Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12
Ordinance Was
 We'll Observed

The city authorities are we'll pleas- ed with the manner in which the people observed the ordinance pres- cribing the limits in which fireworks may be discharged. No arrests were made and ss far as known there was not single violation of the rdinance on the days designated,
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12
Mrs. Meade Dies
 Suddenly at Ph9enIx

Photographic advices were received yesterday of the sudden illness and death of Mrs. F. U. Meade, at Phoenix
 The deceased was the mother sf Burt. Geo. and Harry Macia and Mackie Meade of this city, end all left a, once for Phoenix on the sad mission of at teDling the funeral. No information is had as to the cause of her illness, the news coming AS a shock to the be- reaved sons The sympathy of the community is extended the bereft fam fly in their sorrow and irreparsble losr.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Speaking of the recent sen ate filibuster, a writer says Senator La Folette had a tired feeling after speaking eleven hours. The other senators had the same feeling much sooner, but they had the privi- lege of leaving the room to take something for it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12
Tombstone K. of P.
 Elect Officers

At the last meeting of the local order K. of P., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: C.. D. Gage, P. C.; A, D. Brewster, C.C.; B. Beach, V. c; A. F. Stumpf, F.: Geo. Kelly, NJ of A.; J. A. Cabbell, I.G The K. of P. have large and growing membership here and much interest is taken in their fraternsl delibera- tions.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

A car shortage is predicted as soon as the crops begin to be harvested. It will be an moving, but the country will try to put up with it and bear it with a cheerful smile. It means prosperity.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

After Hetty Green has com pleted the full course ofheauty treatment she is taking, she may find a count or a prince camping on her doorstep with a title he wants to confer on her.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Why not a sane Fourth everywhere, but especially in Tombstone, tomorrow? Noise isn't patriotism, nor the loss of sight, fingers, or life itself in a celebration a proof of ones love for his country.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12
Reduced Rates
 For Melon Shippers

The following table shows the pres ent and the proposed new rates OF melons in dollars per ton from Phoe- nix, from which it will be seen that the reduction will be of great value to that valley:
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

San Francisco is turning loose its boodlers, Pennsylva- mia its state house contractors and . Kentucky its alleged murderers. Responsibility is looking up.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

As further proof that pros . perity has returned, we call attention to the fact than emi- nent Chicago surgeon claims to be having twice as many operations for appendicitis this year as last.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Hula dances and intoxi- cants have been prohibited at the reception to the sailors of the fleet at Honolulu. Oh, well, some ofthe jackies doubt less know how to play check CTS and mumbley-peg.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Senator Beveridge has given his word that he will no longer obstruct the single statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico.
 Mary MaDnering, the famous 6 ctress, Is suing her husband, James K. Hac- kett.
 Eight are killed in 6 railroad wreck 1t Oakland.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Henry James complains that the newspapers do not print good English. We un- derstand that the king of the Hottentotsis disturbed by the belief that Ca1casians are not as white as they claim to be.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12
Forest Fire Raging
 Troops to Scene
A Washington dispatch says:-

A Washington dispatch says
 The war department has ordered Colonel Schuyler of Frt Huachuca. in the southern part of Arizona, to render all possible assistance in the suppression of serious fire raging in the Garces national forest.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

The Erie railroad shops are going back to a ten-hour schedule. The less said about their train schedules, accord ing to travellers wio patronize the road, the better.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

Ithas developed that spooks ran the busted California bank. President Walker was a spiritualIst and made loans on the mediums" advise. Yet there are bank examiners in California.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

cardiac paralysis. As a mat ter of general safety, corset strings should be made lit tie weaker.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

John Mitchell is very popu- lar just now with the poli- ticians who are playing for the labor vote.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

A Utah woman laced her corset so tight that she crush ed her heart and died of
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-07-12

The Surgeon General of the Army has issued a circular suggesting precautions against
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

g TO the wagearners an opportunity to get oage ahu
policies
Whatever increases the purchasing power of the weekly wage m
Life and od-age annuies as
life beef groceries, for life insurance and Old
age simply other for beef and the future
when the wageeamer away when he old to earn
money The saving banks therefore offering insurance to the wage
cost increasing the working mans weekly
fundamental principles that undehes the trade union
increasing the members that the least sk
the members viii living living should not De
just enough bread and butter and roof cover one
present that should help support the family IN case
wageearn help support him when he past his earning
Accordingly essential that should put aside part
weekly provide for those two contingencies at least
of which dodge.
1t will unionism and savings bank insurance 90
hand them trying increase mans the
increasing the of money that receives the second
reducing of necessity Of life Moreover trade un1omsm
trying get for its members living and the savings banks are
providing by which that portion of the living wage which
not needed present. insure bread and butter for the
future
very easy well desirable for trade unions to make say
ngs part of their The law allows the
savings appoint agencies for the receipt of applications and the
collection premiums Thus trade union could become an a8en
for bank and the could pay their monthly premiums direct to
the secretary the union the time they pay Their
monthly dues This makes it very for the members to become policy
holders and save them the collection fee ~
ss :. s' . Industrial s ss ss,.ss. esns s
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
BEST or ALL DESSERTS.
Recipe for Pumpkin Pie That WIN
please Everybody.

A good pumpkin'pie recipe is as
follow: Steam the pumpkin until
soft, dry and rub through sieve Aad
one and half 'teaspoontuls Of brown
sugar TO a cupml and a half OF
pumpkin two eggs. beaten slightly,
one teaspoonful OF cinnamon. one nan
teaspoonful of ginger and little SAT-,
one and half cupfuls OF milk ana
half.cupful of cream, Bake untii
golden brown In a pan lined with rieh
pastry.
Little pies Of oyster or chicken or
mushrooms are preferred by many en-
PERTAINING housekeepers III place OF
the big pies. Pimentoes give spicy
novelty. Either make or buy at the
caterers puff.paste eases and MI
them with this mixture: one can OK
pimentoes. drained and cut into small
pieces, mixed with an equal proper
ton of fresh mushrooms, friend light
ly In butter and added to thickened
sauce made as for cream sauce. but
with chicken stock used instead OF the
usual milk Fill the cases, and top
with whipped cream and touch OK
currant jelly.
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Home

Water kept In bottles on the zee.
instead of breaking the ice into the
water, reduces ice bills
Growing parsley sage and other
herbs In kitchen window garden
gives better seasoning at less money
To bake pancakes without greasins
the griddle, add one tablespoonful OF
butter or a half-cup OF cream to the
batter.
II your soup is found too salty add
few slices of raw potatoes ana COOK
a little longer The potato will absorb
the surplus salt
Paratfine used on the tops OF pre-
serve glasses can be saved until the
next season by washing in cold water
and putting in a tin box with ught
lid.
To extract juice OF lemon or orange
much more Juice will be obtained II
the fruit is first covered with cold wa
ter and allowed to come to q boil be-
fore the fruit is cut.
Japanned trays should never De
touched with hot water. for 1t VIII
cause the yarnlsh to crack and peel
of. To clean these trays, rub little
olive oil on and then polish 1t of with
a flannel nH
When broiling steaks in the gas
oven put water In the pan beneath the
broIler 1t catches all grease which,
when cold, can be skinned off. This
keeps the oven clean and saves labor
in cleaning the pan.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Poetical Epitaph.

The epitaph collector displayed en-.
Enthusiastically the photograph Of a Sc
we're and stately marble tomb. "A new
epitaph," he said, and one OF the best
in my collection. II Is the epitaph or
a body Of Indians slain In battle near
Cooperstown. 1t was composed by a
clergyman, w w Lord. and | consider
1t most poeticaT" t .
The epitaph upon the tomb was as
follows: -tr
White Man, Greeting, We. near
whose bones you stand. were lroquoIs
The Wide land which is now youts
was ours
"Fiiendiy hands have given back to
us enough for tomb" -'
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
GlnQered Pears.

This is particularly nice served with
ice cream or muskmelon. To eight
pounds Of pears chopped very thin al
low four pounds or less OF sugar, one
cupful OF water. the juice and thin
yellow rind Of four lemons (be sure
they are not bitter) and one eighth
pound or more OF green ginger root.
scraped and cut in thin slices. Bring
the sugar and water to boil. add the
fruit. ginger and lemon. then simmer
three-qlarters Of an hour or until the
consistency Of marmalade.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

Coarsely chop one large or two
small onions and fry them slowly in
two tablespoonfuls of butter until
nicely colored; add one teaspoonful of
curry powder and cook for three min
utes. then one pound Of raw beef from
any lean part; stir until brown. add
one tablespoonful OF flour. mix well
and brown. then stir In gradually one
cupful of stock or gravy Bring TO the
boiling point, add the Juice of a sour
orange and two tablespoonfuls Of APP
pie sauce OF one small tart apple
chopped fine Simmer until the meat
is very tender and serve with a dish
OF plain boiled rice.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

There Is no more beneficial tonic
than good. hearty laughter II IN
hates Ire lungs and has magic et-
feet upon the system GigglIng IL not
laughing. and u is habit that brings
wrinkles and soon spoils even a pref
ty face Why not laughy N improves
the appearance and makes one popu.
lar. There is nothing to be glum over,
and, II there is, being glum will not
help 1t. Be happy and bright and
everyone viii wish to help you The
girl who wants to be beautiful must
sleep with fresh air. plenty OF IT, in
her room. She must go out and reyel
in the sunshine. She must find plenty
Of laughter in her daily life. That is
the only true way to live and the only
way capable of bringing beauty.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Feather Cake.

Feather cake approaches a sponge
cake II is not so light, but proper
sitting Of flour aud proper beating OF
eggs will help in its success. One.
halt cupful of butter, two of sugar.
three cupfuls OF -four and three eggs.
one cupfnl OF milk. three teaspoonfuls
of baking powder, one pound of Eng
llsh walnuts Save IS half meats
whole and the rest chop fine. Bake
10 a dripping pan. fro.t and cut into
squares aud put one OF the nut meats
on each cake
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
- 49,
Eroiish Bath Buns.

sift one quart of -four into bowl, add
add three-quarters cup lukewarm milk
in which dissolve one yeast cake and
onehalf cup butter Mix thoroughly
with spoon and set aside to rise in a
warm place Ia hours When light.
turn out on Toured board and sprinkle
with five tablespoons sugar and three
tablespoons chopped almonds, and work
them into the mass by drawing the
tips Of fingers lightly and quickly
through the dough. Do not Snead
Then drop by spoonfuls half-inch apart
into creased pans. Let rise ten min
utes, Bake In hot oven. This makes
two dozen. Process takes about two
hours and IS minutes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Observation-Disclosures:
December 10.

l77i-Mrs. Deborah Franklin. wife OF
Benjamin Franklin. died n,
Philadelphia Born there 1906
1s0i-Thomas Jefferson and Ge rgt
Clinton were unanimously ehos
en- president aud vice presiden.
of the United States.
ls1S-Dayid Hartley. whom George
iii selected TO make peace
treaty with the United States.
died at Bath. England. Born
in i732.
1s52-Sacramento. California. was
flooded by the breaking OF =
leyee.
1sG0-Goyernor Hicks. Of Maryland.
refused to receive the Missls.
sippi Commissioners.
1sG2-The Confederates recapturea
Holly Springs. Miss.
1s64-President Lincoln called for
100000 volunteers.
1s7s-Byard Taylor, American author
and diplomat. died. Born Jan.
uary IL, 1925.
1s05-Goyernor la Toilette of Wis
eonsin resigned and was sue
eeeded by Lieutenant Governor
Davidson.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Amber Drips.

Pare and remove seeds. cut IN small
cubes. and steam TIL easily pierced
with a straw Make strip Of lemons,
pound and a half % sugar to a pint
OF Juice. Allow one lemon 10 a pint
of the cooked melon Add to the strip
and cook slowly. stirring often. until II
will drop from the point Of a spoon.
II should be Ike q marmalsde when
cool This Is something new and
should be clear as amber.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

Another fourteen page paper this
morning. and II is worth while. The
business men OF Cairo have taken
great pains to prepare their an.
nouncements and are paying hand
somely TO have them placed before
the reading public. II stands to rea-
sol therefore that these ann0uHee-
meDts are not idle rapOrings. bns
are sure to be OF substantial value 10
would.be Christmas buyers. There
are Only i've buying days before
Christmas, and the rush is likely TO
be great. Those people are wise, a1l
win save themselves much time and
trouble, who win read over the al
veftiseements and make up their
minds what they wish to buy before
they leave their homes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
LEGAL Amenities.

Several decades ago there lived In
Charleston. w. Va. a Judge noted for
his boorish manners. A very finicai
lawyer whom he especially disliked
was once trying a case before him, and
all the While the barrister spoke the
Judge sat with his feet elevated ON
the railing In front OF him hiding his
face.
Exasperated BY this the lawyer
oueried:
May ask which end 81 your honkr
am TO address,"
Whichever you choose" drswled
the Judge.
Wei" was the retort, Il suppose
there is as much law In one end As
the ether"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

= The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Alexander Count,
Savings Bank Of Cairo. Illinois, will
above named bank in the city OF
Cairo, Illinois, on Wednesday, Jan
uary 6. 1909 at 1880 O'Clock for the
purpose OF electing a Board of Dlrec
tors, aud such other business as ma,
be brought before said meeting
JAMES II. GALIGAN,
Cashier.
Cairo, ILL.,, December 6. 1908.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

i.n. the news ccidmfis tof2 this paper
appears d dispatch from La Porte
Ind, which states that Judge Richter
At ..tha.t az rt1laigtaii n
named Meaehan. a brother ln-llw *
tne dyleLilai. and Lidsred- hing 10 be
rerf 10 1aif re sweating, faltelyF in
behalf Of the defendant. Judge, Rich.
ter declared he was sure Meachaai
was lying. One Of. the pressing M, ,ds
OF our criminal courts Is Judge Rich
ters and plenty of them. They ave
the kind of Judges that compel popc5
lar respect for courts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
MACK WILL ESTABLISH
WASHINGTON AEADouARTcRS

New York, Dec. lS-Norman f.
Mack. chairman OF the Democratic
national committee, said tonight thai
national committee headquarters be
established in Washington soon after
the holidays. AS 10 Bryan he said
There Is no probability OF Bryan
running again four vars hence
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
LlvERYnAs BANKRUPT.

Springfield. III. Dec. ls.-John "
Woods. a liveryman Of Jacksonville
III Today hled a petition In hank.
Tlrley. Liabilities $1,000: asset
.i'Vo His wife filed a similar peti.
hoa, with liabilities OF s23.O0o. am
assets 500.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
SWISS ELECT PRESIDENT.

Eeme. Switzerland. Dec. lS.-A
peutseher, minister OF commerce
vas today elected president Of the
swiss republic for 1909 By the fed.
eral assembly. He will succeed Dr.
.. brennan whose term Of Office eK.
pirts Jan I.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Ereneh RoIls.

One quart Of light dough, three
fourths cup sugar. onefourth cup OF
lard. one egg work IN -four 20 stlfen.
but not as stiff a. bread when nghi
roll out Cut with round cutter.
spread butter on onehalf turn the
other half over, Jet rise again. and
bake in quick oven
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
German Meat Same

- -Four quarts Of ripe tomatoes chopped
fine. one cup Of red peppers cut in
pieces. one cup of chopped onions, III
cups sugar. one-half cup salt. 4 pints
OF vinegar. ~ teaspoons Of cloves. the
same OF cinnamon. one TEASPOON OF
nutmeg. the same OF celery seed. one
tablespoon OF mustard seed Boil for
three hours. thea bottle and seal
Good for all kinds Of meats.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Pr,x.nt crap, Iulee E.rm,n,Inn.

To keep grape juice after botiling
lay each bottle down on It's side In q
drawer or box and In this way keen
ing the coTks moist with the juice.
This prevents the air from getting g..
A. the cofks never shrink. and IL will
never spoil
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
ARCHITECTS ADJOURN.

Washington, Dec, is AThe Amerl
can lnstitute OF Architects concluded
It's convention today after the elec
ton Of officers and adopting a scrie
OF resolutions, the most important Of
which provides for the creation Of "a
federal bureau OF ine arts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

She made her first appearance upon
the stage, playing a child's part. Al
the age of twelve sche played alter
nately leading roles and the parts of
old women and al the age OF fifteen
became full-hedged star under the
name of Minnie Madden.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
The
Building
of a
Novel
By GEORGE B. hcCUTCHE0N.
Author oi "Grasstnrk."

or are calculated 10 happen As never read after they
have been worked for the last
that they would entertain their printed
goody them when fms written They like children
into the world their way 1t for them friends
/ and to keep them if possible.
The plot first then the characters The people
merely work plot amiae aorrs who toll
for the love of the thing that have little
them We good friends that explains it,
1t to me that would rather have people
story than to hear the superior of the
After all It the world write its Primarily
for the joy it gives to mewhch selfish
effect produce the mind of a
ton and pleasure If he is thrilled diverted
he bored am quite likely to hear CT Z another hu-
mity Expresses However, being tempcr-
ment the depression not Hi ion Recovery almost
mediate There always irrrt praise
whence
The question often asked When your writing? That
readily answered When feel like it, If the pencil smoothly tic
hours the the if choos
to call it that's keen and full the On such
DAYS several thousand words the other hand the
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

The above is correct statement OF
the circulation Of The Cairo Bulletin
for the year 1907 and for the month OF
November 1908.
III CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this first day OF December 1908.
LEO ]. KLEB,
,sean, Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
rms BuiIssIn 10 on aaIs NJ the foile~'
Ing places:
ccISmxn's, z14 Eighth street
.ialilday House News stand.
ntss Front Rsstaurant f9,

Tomorrow will be Santa Claus Let
ter Day ln The Bulletin. All letters
from thetlittie folks received up 10 I
o'clock tonight will appear IN TIE
papef. (. Letters from .erorn & pc pie
pretending Is be, little folks, or try
ing To. play jokes on !. their friends,
VIII be barred II discovered. IA
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
u,,ful hou,ssold u..n.ll

A roasting pan which Automatically
"bastes meat while cooking By means
Of a percOlstOr which collects the
juices and sprays them over the meat
has been patented.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

nay mernou So 60
speak. In the first place | write to enter
tain myself If | succeed in that, there is
sdine reason to suspect that readers may be
more or less affected in the same way. So
LONG as | am entertained by tale in its
development, just so long am | satisfied
with what | am doing If the fundamental
JOY vanes, know that there is something
wrong. 1t is then necessary to go back and
rebuild the playhouse of words and scenes.
| could not write so much as chapter if
| were not pleasantly entertained and
amused by the things that are happenlng
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Bank In
SuranCe
Massachusetts
New Banking Law
HelpsWa
BY ROBERTSON q. HUNTER.
State Actusry. Massachusetts.

HERE was passed in Massachusetts in June 1907 act al
lowing savings banks in the state to issue life insurance poll
ce Two banks far have taken advantage of the act and
have established insurance departments Two have
taken agencies others will soon follow
Why did the commonwealth of Massachusetts, give per-
mission the savings banks to issue insurance and annuity
policies? 1t did so for two
l. 10 down to the lowest possible minimum the cost OF
life insurance those who could least afford to high prices
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,

No railing OF turkeys. geese, duck.
or other fowls will be permitted in
the city OF Cairo during the holidays
NJ. s EGAN,
Chief OF Police.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
erIsNans. Iha, a...,..

fou can never make a woman h.
neFe that her neighbor has a rieb, 90
have a runaboui when she SIN -
her that cup Of sugar she borroEed
last spring
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
eieorsphy.

Mrs. Minnie Madden Fiske, the ne
nowned American actress. was boru
IN New Orleans on December ~
1855. the daughter OF Thomas ".
Dewey. a theatrical manager. She
grew up in a theater atmosphere an !
sss scarcely three years old when
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Fer an Atpetixer

Stuffed olives chopped fine. mixed
with cream cheese. and made into
balls. are delicious II served with
plain salad
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

.yerage number OF complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo bnl'
letin printed daily, and Sunday
during the year 1907. ...'.'11lo
yerage number OF complete and
perfect copies OF The Cairo Bul'
letin printed daily and Sunday
during the month Of November
saoa .2150
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19

The men helpers % a househo'i
would not dread TO lock up at night Q
they always felt sure that the ledg .
aud locks o. the windows we're kept
tree frUm Dust With . darav clo.h
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Z ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
CAIRO IN 1873
Observation-Disclosures
Cairo Daily Bulletin, John H. oberly
Proprietary

A call was made upon Circuit Judge
David J. Baker 10 stand for re-elec
tion IL 1t was signed by voters regard
less of party John NJ Lansden, w
b. Gilbert, NJ F. Gilbert, A. Comings
j. r. Robinson, n. A. Harmon, p. G
Schulz, w. NJ. Williams and VIM.
White were among the signers.