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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
DREAD OF NUMBER THIRTEEN.
Superstition First Arose Among the
Norsemen, Il Is Supposed.

Tho l3 superstition originally arose
among the Norsemen, for II is re-
corded in the old Morse mythology
that the god Bladder was slain al ban
quct. al which there we're 10 guests,
and as being slain was just as unpop-
uldr an experience then as it is now.
the number came 20 be regarded as an
illomen. relates Stray Stories.
In Christian countries Il Is gen
orally supposed that the belief had
ia origin in the last supper. but as
a matter OF fact. it is Of far older
date.
In many lands Il Is regarded FAR
more seriously than II Is In England
The Turks. for instance, so dislike
the number that the word is almost
expunged from their vocabulary.
The Italians never use 1t in making
up their lotteries.
IN Paris no house bears the mum
Der. while people called "Quatorzi-
eaues" are often hired ont at pinch
TO make fourteenth a. dinner parties
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

Aapena, Mich, Oct. 1.-the verl
| fed known death list resulting from
forest fires in Presque Isle and Al
i ena counties stands tonight at II
with several people still reported miss
ing and the growing probability of q
severe loss of life in Northern Pulaw
ski and Krakow townships of the
Presque Isle company the first news
of which came yesterday with the re-
porting of six dead bodies in Pulaw
ski
At least 90 families were Lying near
the shore Of Lake Huron. the northern
half of Pulawski and Krakow town
ships and practically nothing has been
heard from them since the fires,
At Grand Lake, farmer and wife
and four children are known to have
taken refuge in boat and nothing
has been heard of them since,
A dozen school children sent home
by teachers have not been heard
from. Near Posen Mr.. and Mrs. Hines
are still missing.
While big fires are still burning
throughout northern tier counties, not
a single village or town is now known
to be in danger
Some apprehension is felt for Grace
harbor. No word has been received
from there since the fires.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
September Circulation.

The above Is correct statement
Df the circulation OF The Cairo Bulle-
tin for the year 1907 and for the
month of September 1908.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this first day of October 1908.
LEO ]. KLEB,
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
Shower Of SULPHUR.

Charolies, a small town 30 miles from
Macon, In France, has recently been
visited by a shower of sulphur. The
roofs. gardens, fields, vineyards. rivers
and ponds We're covered with a yellow
dnst. and for some time the peasants
in the fields we're troubled by a sui
phurous biting odor which made
breathing difficult.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
DEAD IN FOREST
FIRES INCREASING
NUMBER OF VICTIMS NOW
PLACED AT Al, WITH MANY
MORE MIsslNG-ElREs STILL
RAGING.

earle, Wis, Oct. 1.-the entire
country for six miles north of Nacam
agon Lake Is solid mass of burning
timber. The, loss already exceeds
100000.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

Ten Cairoites At the Louisville con.
vention will be bigger people than
fifty would have ben at Chicago. and
CairO's Interest In the Ohio river Sc
greater than In the upper Mississippi.
At any rate. the Ohio river improve
meut proposition Is IN such a sta.e
before the federal government that.
With proper pushing nov. it will be
accomplished before the upper Missiz
sippi project can BE- put under way.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
The Bulletin 10 on sale at the follow
Ing places:
coiemsn's, 2ft Eighth Street.
Halliday House News Stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.
THIRD AND FOURTH PRECINCT
DEMOCRATS CALLED TO MEET

There will be feast of orator Y
and other good things at a joint
meeting of the Democratic Clubs Of
the Third and Fourth Wards on We'd
nesday evening at the Armory hall
Democrats and all members fthe
Bryan and Stevenson clubs in the city
are invited to attend and bring their
friends who need conversion.
BY order Of.
A. s. FRASER,
President Third Ward Club.
| z, Fl. FtTI,z.GflERALD,
+ President Fourth Ward Club.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
New Railway to Alps Peak.

An electric railway is being built
on the Zugspitze, the highest peak in
the Alps. on Bavarian territory rs
height is about 10000 foot The rail-
way viii rga 20 the summit, while a
hotel will be built at the 70o0-foot
level
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

edged in the treaty of Paris and In
concordats between Spain and the
papacy they could not now be denied
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number of complete and
perfect copies OF The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the year 1907 .....,21lc
Average number OF complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the month of Sep
,ember 1908 ......... zoos
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, lIlInois
Population 16,147.

Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk, r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS II. MAHONDS
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller, ERNEST NORDMAN
Police Magistrate, A. J. ROSS.
Chief of Police, M. s. EAGAN.
Alexander County, Population 12,40Y.
County Clerk, JESSE Fl. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff. FRANK II. DAVIS
States Attorney, ALEX. WILSON
County Superintendent of Schools
prof. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRIED u
NELLIS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
The Prudent Landlord

knows the value of proper plumbing.
md also knows that modern sanitary
plumbing greatly increases the rent
ing value of his property. He also
knows that it pays to employ plumb
ar whose work is reliable and prompt.
We have a standing among all who
control or manage property that is
second to none for first class work
and moderate charges.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
S1ezse
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When erhaust-d from y0ur daily
rnhllu- work ~ vacation eE-rcfs.-s-
Try HEfb q strictly non -frf agff.sr RI q
heEeraEe. 10 rffreshes fnFIEnrafas and
eNtilarafes Looks tas SITS ana makes
one feel good. Curnez under au re-
quirf fnents ~ the United Sfafaz Hrr-
enue laws EurcrnirE TIE ealr - -arf
1rirks The product 81 Anheuser-
Busch
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
LEGAL DECISIONS
s..ss..s.........sss..ss..

Splitting Causes Of Aetion.-Au
agent employed for five years at a
salary Of $4,000 per year was dis
charged after serving SIX months He
brought am action for the damages he
Sustained and which be- might sustain
up 10 the time of trial. but without
prejudice to bis right to bring subse-
quont suit or suits for damages accru-
ing after the rtial Of this cause 20
Damages were agreed upon BY coun-
eel, should plaintiff be- allowed 20 re-.
cover on tne complaint Judgment
was for plaintiff Another action was
brought for wages which accrued after
This verdict The United States Cir
cult Court held iu Flanders v. CanaIs.
4. a p. : 5 Co. 1Gl Federal Report
or. 37>. thas Notwithstanding the
defendants contention that there was
but one cause OF action originally. this
objection not being raised upon tie
first trial c1uL not Doe on the second.
Property Riahts Of Catholic Church
IN Porto 7ioo.-TIa claim nj the Nun.
.fipaIfr of Ponce in Porto Rico %
Catholic Church edifce raiI 10 have
been erected vth municipal funds AMI
.the contention that tta church had no
."Histeuce a. a corporste entity 20 .
10 enable 30 20 hold property was sei
.tiel hy the United States supreme
Court Boz Ponce a. Roman Catholic
Apostolic Church. q Supreme Court
FeIorrer a.. affirming the decision
of The surrsuse Caurt of Porto Rico e.
favor 81 the eLurea boiling that
Wherever the funds came from. they
we're irrevorsllv donated TO the.
church. that the church had been rec
oEnized for centuries a. a legal entiie
ard ss iis rights had been asknovl
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

was held April 10Th. Chas Lame
was chairman, and u. l., Davis.
editor of the Sun. secretary. d. w.
Mum. D. L. Davis. VIM T. Scott aud
Geo. w. McKeaig We're named as
delegates to the state convention.
The delegates We're instructed to
vote for D. T. Linegar for attrney
general
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20
CAIRO IN 1872
ossssss.sssssssssssss..

The Cairo lodge OF Odd Fellows
went TO Hickman On April goth on
the steamer Eckert The boat was
saily decorated and carried large
number ct exCursi0niets The Cairo
Silver Conet band accompanied the
crowd.
a Republican county convention
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

The German Lutheran school held
a picnic at Flora Garden, on May
list Speeches and concert were
among the attractions.
The Cairo delegates to the Cincin-
patl convention were in their seats.
a dispatch from Mr. Henry Winter
on May 3rd announced the nomina-
ton of Horace Greeley and 3. Graft
Brown. for president andiYice presi-
dent, respectively. ..,.
T B. Ellis built high fence
around his lots, corner Commercial
avenue and Seventh street now
Fred Haas cornerD and established
a fine ice cream garden there.
The PRESBYTERIAN ladies gave
scciale at the residence of Capt d.
liurd on the evening Of May 9Th.
which was largely attended The
reading Of the poem. Bingen on the
Rhine by Mrs. Charles Hurd, was
an intellectual treat to all who
heard IT,"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-10-20

Board Of County Commissioners.
J. J. JENNELLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN CAUSE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
Have You Ever Stopped to
Think About Your Health

Are you as well. strong and vigorous
as you used 10 be7
Are you sometimes discouraged. and
think you'll never be any better?
Can you tell the cause Of your trouble
or what makes you sick?
Do you know that about nine-tenths
Of all sickness is caused by kidney
trouble?
Have you ever stopped to think that
your kidneys may be the cause Of your
poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are required to do
every day.
Every drop Of blood in the body must
pass through and be filtered by the kid
neys thousands Of times a day.
How can they DO their work well II
they are sick2
If your kidneys need treatment, Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root viii prove to be
Just the medicine you need.
II you will write 20 DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton. n. Y, every reader Of
this paper, who has not already tried
Swamp Root. the great Kidney. Liver
and Bladder Remedy. may receive 6
sample bottle by mail, absolutely free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
3 DROWNED, IS SAVED,
WHEN BOAT CAPSIZES

PITTSBURG. July 2-Three men
were drowned and thirteen others were
saved from a similar fate when the
gasolene launch Merry WIDOW cap
sized in the wake OF a passing steamer
in the MonOnEahela river off South
Twenty-flfth street.
The drowned are Henry Schaefer,
twenty-three years old; Thomas Rhyd-
derch. fifty years old. master mechanic
Of the keystone Mil and a prominent
evangelist and lay prea cher and George
Kimberly, twenty-eiEht years Old
The accident occurred on the maiden
trip OF the little craft which had been
pressed into service 10 ferry the men
10 and from the keystone mills OF the
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company.
Just after she had put out from shore
the steamer Rival passed up the river.
The launch followed a direct course for
midstream and IN a moment she was
being buffeted about in the wake Of the
steamer. Several Of the workmen were
splashed and anxious TO escape a wet
ting they spranE to the other side
At that moment a big Wave struck
the launch, causing II TO capsize and in
q moment the sixteen men were found
ering in the water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
GOULD BACK HOME,
DECLARES FOR TAFT
SAYS Hartman Viii Not.
Help to Manage His
Interests.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-That z. II.
Hartman will not enter the directorate
OF the so-called Gould lines in this
country. and the representative banking
houses connected with the Gould enter
prises, was the positive statement made
today by George J. Gould, head OF the
Gould enterprises. upon his arrival in
this country on board the North Ger
man liner Kron Princessin Cecille.
Although Mr.. Hartman would be
a great help 70 the Gould lines. and
would materially help 20 lift the great
burden connected with the business Of
the lines. I have not heard Of any rumOr
TO the effect that Mr.. Hartman is 10
become a member Of the board Of d.
rectors Of the Gould roads. This is all
news to me-" said Mr.. Gould.
Commenting upon financial conditions
existing in this country and Europe al
the present time. Mr.. Gould said that
so 1sr as he was able to learn, condl-
tlons; Tad taken a decided turn for the
better.
Conditions have about reached their
normal standing" said Mr.. Gould
Both in this country and IN Europe
better times are coming within a short
period. but OF course, things are not
as mU-n out Of ,he rut as / would like
10 see them There will be a tremen-
douS crop this year, and Of course. that
will Kreatl, AID in restoring public con-
ndeuCe
Mr. Taft Is a fine man, and look
for his election"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
MAYFLOWER DEPARTS
TO QUELL DISORDER
Yacht viii Do Gun
boat Duty at Haiti for Re-
mainder of Summer.
mainder Of Summer.

OYSTER BAY. July Is The Pres.-
dents yacht MayfOwer hRs been sent
20 Port au Prince. Haiti. 20 relieve the
gunbOat Paducah. in answer TO the call
for more gunbOats 10 protect the inter
ests of the United states in the troubled
waters OF Central America The Pa
ducah vii come 70 the United States for
repairs.
The Mayfower. which for several sum
mers past, has lain 1t anchorage near
Sycamore Hill for the use OF the Presi-
dent, is armed with light guns 2-.d
can do gunboat outy. The President
still has the Sylph. but as this is too
small 10 do duty beyond the SOUND, IL is
not expected tkat the President is plan
ming any tours by water this summer,
especially since Secretary Loeb has an
nOUnced that the MayfioySer would not
be replaced by any other Government
vessel.
II is not believed that the ordering Of
the MayflOwer 10 regular duty as any
bearing on the recent miShaI when
Commander Snowden ran down
schooner in the sound while cO1vt yfng
the President 10 the Newport navy con-
ference
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
MACK IN BUFFALO;
PLANS CAMPAIGN
Democratic Chairman Will Make
Headquarters in
Chicago.
ChlCagO.

BUFFALO. y. Y. July 2S-Chairman
Norman E Mack. Of the Democratic
national committee, arrived in Buffalo
from Chicago today.
He announced that he would imme-
diately begin the work Of selecting the
various committees 10 be appointed in
connection with the national campaign,
and would hold a conference with State
Chairman COnnOrs this afternoon in
reference to the campaign TO be made
in New Yort; State. He said a national
headquarters at the Auditorium Hotel
IN Chicago already had been contract
ed for.
The national chairman said he would
remain in Buffalo until August .. and
after that would spend most of his
time in Chicago.
He said further
The outlook for Democratic success
is certainly bright. Mr.. Bryan feels
confident Of the result, and he no doubt
Will make brilliant and effective cam
paign."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
COUNSEL SECURED
FOR MISS CASPARI
Insanity Experts Observe
Woman of Mystery at In
stigatiOn of Her Brother.

Attorney Walter c. Clephane has
been retained by Dr. Charles Caspari
as counsel for his sister, Miss Frances
Caspari. now at the District jail
awaiting the action Of the grand jury
on charges Of swindling Washington
women.
The work Of preparing a defense has
been started. and il is under stood that
a number of disting uished alienists
will be engaged for the purpose Of OBJ
serving the woman Of mystery for the
next few months with view TO testi-
flying to her sanity when the case
comes to trial this fall.
Confers With Sister.
DR.. Caspari has been in Washington
for the past two days. and has held
several conferences With his sister at
the Jail She now manifests consider
able interest in the matter of prepar-
ing a defense. but she declares that
she will not consent 70 a plea of in
sanity. She told her brother that she
is not insane, and viii not consent to
the plans which have been arranged.
This Will not deter DR.. Caspari or At
torney Clephane, however, and they
will proceed with the work
Mr.. Clephane was loath TO discuss
the case today. but he admitted that
he had been retained by DR. Caspart,
and was at work on the case. AS to the
prospects he would say nothing.
Meanwhile the police are still CROP
Ing in the darkness. Every few hours
Inspectors Baur and BoaTdman dis
cover something that looks like a
clue, but on running IL 10 the ground
they find they have been running
around in a circle, winding up at the
starting place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
COXEY AT HOME
IN NEW PARTY
The General" Conspicuous at Chi
cago Session of Merry
Widow" Nominators.

CHICAGO. July 2s.-'This is the place
for me; here I am once more with
friends" said General Jacob S Cox
ey. OF Commonwealth fame, as he
moved among those who are here TO
nominate another set Of men as the
Merry Widow candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President. I've been
making money in the sand business,
and times have been pretty good, but
nv heart is outraged by an Ubiquitous
political system, and here I an. letting
the sand at home take care Of ITSELF
Mr.. Coxey brought along a brace OF
planks which he thinks viii Mt the plat
form. One OF them IS for good roads.
and the other demands that the Federal
Government shall issue all money d.
rect. and that this money shall be full
legal tender for all debts, and that II
shall not be redeemed. Cancelled, or re
tired The former head Of the Indus
trial Marching Army did not walk 70
Chicago He paid railroad fare, and
when he got here he was one OF the
men most pointed out in the hotel cor
ridOrs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
Change For Better

German. The average is a quart a day
for family Of five in America
Change For Better.
on account of his liberal expenditure
for food and the great variety he al
lows himself, the increase in the price
OF foodstuffs in this country has made
q change in the bill of fare in the work
ingnan's home 70 some extent. and. N
the view of physicians. it has been a
change for the better. The workingman
Is spending more in America for his
food today than ever before. and on
account of the high price of fresh beef
IS consuming less Of that product. But
still he reads the civilized countries in
the consumption of beef.
Statistics are now being gathered
which win afford COMPARISON of the
conditions Of living % 7ch work
ingrlan and then ans and
those Of other cOul data
already gathered IL is SnO,1l 1t the
Frenchman does not fare as we'll in the
matter of meats and variety of food as
even the German, and the Italian is be-
neved TO be even less fortunate than his
French neighbor, so that the figures
show the American workingrnan 60 be
far better housed, clothed, and fed than
the worldngman Of any other nation
atty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
PRESIDENT PRAISES
AMERICAN ATHLETES
Cables His Congratulations to
Olympic Team in England.
Plans for Reception.

OYSTER BAY. y. Y, July 2S-In a
telegram 10 Jemes Z. Sullivan. the
American commissioner to the Olym-
piad, President Roosevelt tenders his
congratulations for the splendid show
ing maze by the team N the Compel
ton.
The President received a cabIeSran
yesterday from Mr. Sullivan apprising
him OF the splendid achievements OF
The American team. To this President
Roosevelt sent the following character
IStiC message.
"Heartiest congratulations to you
and team. Wish I could shake hands
with each manufacture Roosevelt"
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the reception OF the team.
when il arrives home Another confer
ence has been held by acting Mayor
MCGOWAN with a number Of public men
with a view to holding a public recep-
tion for the men when they return
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
ANTITRUST WAR
ON GAS COMPANY
Texas Authorities Make Charges
Against Dallas Concern-S700,-
600 of Water" Is Alleged.

DALLAS. Tex, July ga suit to
revoke the charter OF the Dallas Gas
Company VIII probably be the outcome
Of the investigation into its affairs in
the antitrust crusade instituted by State
officials. The admission Of witnesses for
the company that il has violated Texas
laws and the practical admission Of
CHARGES OF heavy Over-capitalization in
offers Of the company's attorneys to
squeeze 100000 Of water out of the
stock have about determined the
officials to take this course
To escape this fate fresh oyertures
have been tentatively made on behalf
of the company. offering to get rid Of
every dollar Of water represented in
the stock and bonds. IT has been TIE
contention of officials that the alleged
overca pitaIizatiOn is at least S70O,j00.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
PLACING BLAME
FOR AUTO CRASH
Two Killed and Two Badly
Hurt When Train
Hits Car.

NEW YORK, July 28.-An investiga-
ton was begun today by Acting Coroner
Cornehus Remsen, OF Roslyn, 10 fix re-
sponsibihty for the death OF Arthur
smith, twenty-one years old, Of East
Norwich, L l., and Miss lydia Town
send, tWenty-four years old. daughter
OF Mrs ". II. Townsend, Of Sea Ciin.
l. L, who were killed late Yesterday
at the crossing near the Glen Head STA
ton, when the Oyster Bay or Million
aires Expires s. struck an autouobila
in which they were riding with LLOYD
Robinson. twenty-one years old. son
Of Charles l. Robinson, vice president
OF the Guardian Trust COMPANY and
young Robinson's flancee, Miss Beatrice
EDDY. aged nineteen years. daughter
OF Col John e. Eddy, OF S47 Clifton
place, Brooklyn.
Miss Eddy escaped with cuts and
bruises about the head and face. and
Mr.. Robinson with broken arm and
wrist and internal injuries Miss EDDY
owes her life TO the fact that she lump
ed an instant before the impact.
Returning From Spin.
The party left yesterday afternoon in
the Robinson machine for Oyster Raw
and were on their way home 10 dinner
Win Robinson driving when the accl-
dent occurred. Smith and Miss Town
send were on the rear seat.
As the machine came along Cedar
swamp road 10 the Glen Head grade
crossing, regarded as one OF the most
dangerous on Long Island, because the
view Is partly obscured by trees. there
being no safety gates and no nagman,
ana only a gong TO warn persons of the
approach Of a train. the express was
approaching at speed o. perhaps forty
miles an hour The engine met the car.
which had gotten halfway across the
tracks. just back OF the forward
wheels. and sent the occupants high
into the air, scattering the machine 800
Feet one of the steel beams OF the
car caught in the driving rod OF the
locomotive and snapped the rod on
Young Robinson, just before the col
islon. mad helped his fance 20 jump,
and saved her life She landed on her
side ard rolled 10 the side OF the road
Robinson was hurled forty feet 10 the
east side Of the tracks. Smith and Miss
townsend got the full force Of the blow.
Gil Thrown Seventy-Five Feet.
Miss Townsend was thrown seventy
I'VE feet. and was picked up clear OF
the wreck Her head was crushed, and
bones were broken in every part Oh her
body
Smith landed sixty feet away on his.
head. All were alive when assistance
reached them. but Miss Townsend died
half an hour after the accident while
being taken 10 the Nassau Hospital. AZ
Nineola, and Smith, the chauffeur, lived
only long enough TO be put on the oper-
ating table
Miss Eddy and Mr.. Robinson were
still in the hospital today, but IL was
believed thar both will be able 10 be
up IN a few days