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The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
oHEAPNEsS OF LIVING.
You Can Get Enough TO Eat in Chi
eago for Nine Cents Day.

You Can Get Enough to Eat in Chi
eago for Nine Cents a Day.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
The local health department has made a
notable contribution to the recent Iitera-
rure, popular and scientific, on domestic
economy Much has been written On the
cost Of living, the minimum wage neces-
sary in the case OF young unmarried
man. an independent working girl. OF a
supporter OF the average American house
hold. There have been attempts 10 DEM
onsuate that a single person cannot. live
on less than this or that amount Of
weekly income. and some Of these have
certainly not erred on the side OF con-
servatism.
The health boards experience last win
ter with the unemployed IN the lodging
houses and improvised shelters has led it
TO the firm conclusion that, given careful
management. wholesale buying. good use
Of materials. and other conditions, three
square, wholesome. palatable meals a
day may Re furnished for less than 9
cents a day. On the Scent basis the
blessings Of bath. a doctor in case Of
need, and a clean bed were added to the
solution OF the food problem
An examination OF the daily menu pre-
scribed causes no disappointment. A
breakfast Of bread and butter. coffee
with sugar., and molasses is decidedly
satisfactory. It is, in fact. the much
praised Continental breakfast slightly
modified. and the question OF It's suf-
fciency resolves itself into one of guam
tity and quality. Where these are ade-
quate the reasonable man viii be entirely
recOnciled.
The same may be said about the dinner
and the supper. Of course. man does not
live by meat stew alone for dinner, or
mutton soup thickened alone Tor supper.
He Graves for some variety. But no
doubt science and art are equal to the
solution of this problem. toe. after their
success with the paramount problem OF
cost.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
4 WASHINGTON HPIsopE.

He speeches made ana gathered votes
among the boys at home.
He thought that he would like to be am
bassador to Rome
The Congressman he'd hustled for camped
on the White House mat
But had TO tell him later on he oouldn'
get him that
He took a snoop around about where
good positions were
And found there was a vacancy at seven
Thousand per.
The Congressman he'd hustled for was
tireless as a rat.
But had 20 tell him later on he couldn't
get him that.
We won't proiong the woeful tale: he
drives a bureau truck.
His pay Is forty plunls per month and ne
Is quite 10 luck.
The Congressman he'd hustled for pro-
claims it loud and fiat.
And says he had an awful time to even
get him that.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Az AMERICAN PRINCESS.
Is Not Hiss EIxins as Near the
Throne as the Dakes

IS Not Miss EIISins as Near the
Throne as the Dukes
From the New YORK Times
Why all this talk about the eligibility
Of Miss Elkins for marriage with royalty
this general assumption that somehow
her social rank must be raised before she
can mate with prince? we are too
modest ana the Italians are bit too con-
hdens Of the Abfazziaa superiority.
The fact is, that Miss EIkins. as The
daughtenof a sometime Secretary OF War.
can claim TO have. been nearer a throne
than is the prince for her father was
then IN direes line OF succession to the
Presidency. and could have reached II by
a shorter and not less easily conceivable
series OF accidents than that by which
this priace's bride can be brought 70
share II royal honors.
That the ex-Seeretary Is at present only
q Senator does not affect the question.
since # is we'll known. especially in Eu-
rope. that dignity and privilege survive
service and function indefinitely. and
maay a family over there is not the less
'pfiaciere'' because Il is nenregnante."
For proof and particulars see the Alma
mach de G0tha.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
8 TennnornrY Rcforr,.

From the New YORK Tribune
The friction now observable in the
House Of Representatives has had one
good effect. We notice that when Mr.
Sterling, Of Illinois. In charge OF the
railroad bill. asked unanimous consent on
Monday that members have leave for
three days to print speeches on that
measure Mr.. Williams objected and cut
off the flow Of posthumous oratory. Some
day, we hope, the Congressional Record
will print only speeches actually deliver
ed, and thus become a genuine transcript
Of what Congress says and does
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

f0Tty~three years ago.
He studied at the
public schools in
Canton and al the
Mississippi Military
Institute, at Pass
Christian. Mr.. Bow
ers was seif-taught
IN the law. and was
admitted 10 the bar
SIN Madison County
at the e:rly age Of
seventeen years. lie
served as Presidential
elector on the Dem
ocratic ticket from
the Sixth district Of
Mississippi in 1888
and from the State
at-large in 1892. His
legislative career be-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
FormaI and InformaI EIoauence.

From the Boston Globe
Speaker Cannon made beautiful
moral speech to the college-boy delegates
who called upon him at the Capitol. say
ing in his forTnal address: BE practical
be patriotic, have integrity, have courage
The world produces not many John the
Baptists. to cry with q great voice IN
the wilderness. God is ever the same
bat 10 each one he IS ever according to
our individual conception. All oi our
Christian views are supported, and we
all operate together Then. he said TO
them informally: Boys. am id glad
TO see you"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
In Round Numbers.

From the Boston Herald
They might have made the army ap-
preparation bill provide for round
500 GEO while they were about It. con-
sidering that it comes so close to this
figure. It would then be easier to re-
member the exact proportions OF the
biggest thing of the kind ever provided
BY Congress In time Of peace.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

The chauffeur is a funny chap,
AS you viii all agree.
He doesn't seem to care a rap
For wights like you and me.
If I should go 10 heaven when
] leave this vale Of care,
I'd be the most surprised Of men
To fnd q chauffeur therei
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
THE EARTH-HoUR.

The earth was made In tsilisat and the hour
OF blending dusk and deg is sin her oEn.
Soft as II comes with promise aud with power
OF folded heavens. lately sfn=et blown.
Then We Who know the bitter breath Of earth,
Nha hoid her every rapture i,r Jain.
Xet leave the tragiil Of celestial a.rih
10 Nipe our teais upon the dus again
But vain; The split takes. IN sove,eszn mood,
slrs rsFehge- az IN sume tree aszFt
Nhlppoorgil sets trembling All I sa wood
Ihe silence mends more quickly tb - the heart
Charles L. o'Dcunsll. 3 tAe Atlanta
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ONE UNPROTECTED Trust.
why Is There No Duty ON the For
eign lee PrOducff

From the st. Lonis Post-Disrateh.
The country Is deeply indebted to that
patriotic and resourcefuI kentucky states
man. Representative Ollie James, for some
timely information Of an important fact
which had escaped general attention. He
points out that by article SIS of the Ding
ley schedules a previous Congress put ice
on the free list where L remains to-day.
It is remarkable that this rare COM
mercisl Invitation has not thus far ap-
pealed 10 the self-interest of the nations
across seas. but It is not yet too late for
them to avail themselves OF it and Incl
dentaily come to the rescue Of the con-
sumers on this side
II the nations have been putting UP
more than they could use we appeal to
them IN the name OF common humanity
to send It over. Our local supply IS plen-
tiful enough. but we would rather see
It melt than TO pay two prices for il
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

From the Chicago Inter oeaan.
The coal dealers are the first in the
field with the prediction that next winter
win be in MANY respects one of tire most
severe we have experienced for years.
especially as regards the price Of coal
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

How d. you manage TO live. now that
they've stopped racing?
I'm making book on the foreign mar
riages." answered the knight Of the PEN
ell Even money that the Countess
Sneezewitch viii be back in six weeks. F"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
a Philosopher

He couldn't make a living.
Yet, he knew
What Teddy in the White House
Ought to do.
Upon a cracker barrel
Top he sat,
And when he wasn't talking,
Down he spat.
He ran the risk OF starving.
You infer2
oh. no-his wife took boarders,
So much per.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Her Mark.

7 shall never forget my wife," said
the widower.
Poor man! She must have been very
dear 10 you"
''well, it isn't that exactly She left
a scar on my face and every time Jock
IN the glass I'm bound TO think Of her"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

man has written letter to the Mem
phis COmmeFcial-ADpea inquiFing how
much it win cost him to bay the legis-
ature. OF course the Memphis paper
IS puzzled for a reply; it all depending
upon the use the man wants 10 put the
legislature 70 after he gets it bought up.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Tariff reform, not imperialism. should
be the paramount issue OF 1905: but i'm
perlalism is Of incomparably more and
nearer Importance now than Il was eight
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

A Kansas church has decided TO abolish
guessing contests at all church fairs heFe-
after, Evidently. this institution believes
in playing sure things only; such as oys-
ter suppers and strawberry festivals, for
instancel
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ResoureefuI.

The folks at home Is kicking because
you haven't got en- post-otiice build
ing or nuthln'"
'How's the season beenT' inquired
the Congressman thoughtfuliy.
Fine and favorable.
Explain that its due to my iniuenos
with the weather bureau.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Com bining beauty and Riches,

From the Manchester Union.
The Kaiser's notion OF an ideal Aneri-
can Ambassador seems to combine the
agreeable qualities Of Geraldine Farrar
and John ID. Rockefeller.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

The Denver hotels have fixed rate of
something ike 81 per day for delegates
10 the Democratic convention. They prob
ably realize that the anti-free-pass laws
will greatly cut down the aggregate at
tendance.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Frolac Zoo aIneh for ni.n.

tfom the AeY lofk Freas
The Pacific cruise was 10 be a fight or
a frolie. Admiral Evans would not run
away from fight. but the frohe makes
him show the white feather. There are
In truth. various kinds Of heroism.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
The Political situation.

Prom the New York Sun
This is the political situation in a mt
shell; A man who isn't nominated expects
10 be defeated for President by a man
who says he will not run.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

From the Omaha Bee.
Dollars are not misdemeanors.' says
Senator Knox. Perhaps that's the reason
most folks have not been able 10 arrest
many OF them
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

A Tennessee newspaper has killed the
pesch crop. Evidently. it occurred 10 the
editor rather suddenly that he had over
looked something due the neighborhood.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

A New York man tried to commit
suicide by drinking furniture polish.
Parties who live in prohibition States
could have informed him that that is
rather slow process, even though II may
be reasonably sure
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

By noting the mean, enyious, and spite
ful remarks Of the Houston Post and the
Atlanta Georgian, Col Franklin Pierce
Adams viii be able to gather some idea
OF the rank jealousy raging within their
breasts because of his late delightful So
journ in Wonderful Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Another young member of the House
of Representatives from the Sunny South
IS Eaton Jackson Bowers. of Bay 81.
Louis. Miss. He was born at Canton
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ADRIFT WITH THE TINES.
Frcm the Birmingham Age Herald.
THE LIMIT.

Prem the Birmingham Age -HsFald
THE LIMIT.
Say, I'm weary. say I'm sad,
Say my race is ended,
Nothing Lest 70 what ] had,
Toiling unbefriended.
Say I'm hungry, say I'm cold,
Say the world berates me,
Say I'm weak and growing old.
Say Dame Fortune hates me.
Say I'm down and say I'm out,
Say my iife Is wasted,
Say despair Is all about,
Sweetest joys untasted.
say I'm broke and worse than that,
Say I'm done with chatting.
Still the Merry Widow hat
Keeps ne laughing, laughing!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
some Good in His coia~

From The St Louis Posf-Dispatch
This seems 10 be pretty good country
to live and die In when the heirs OF
man hanged for mdrder can collect life
insurance.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

you would not take me for "a marry
ing man." says the Prince de Sagan. II
is up 20 Nine. Gould TO make the answer
to this one large unanimous NO"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Washington baseball team generally
winds up in the baseball-pennant chase.
That's one reason we like him
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

The Fifth Avenue Hotel. in New York.
is no more. Time was when it was con-
sidered quite the proper thing to stop at
the Fifth Avenue-if you had the price.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
O. YenerneIan e..

From the st. Louis Globe-Demoerat
Speaking about parlor socialists, what Is
this the President is getting Up with Ven
ezueIa?
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mr. Bryan is not at all surprised by the
news Of great anarchists activity In New
York.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Mrs Leslie Carter's pet pig ate her new
spring hat recently II it was one Of
those Merry Widow things. that pig
shouldn't want anything else to eat for
seVeral weeks.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

a man in Chicago can sleep only two
hours out Of every twenty-four. II is
hard enough to be thus afflicted any
where, but it's particularly hard in Chi
cago. we imagine.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Admiral Robley D. Evans has come
ashore and begun a series Of mud baths,
says the Louisville CourieF-Journal But
not. gentle reader. because he lndorsed
the Reuterdahl articles as you may have
supposed at first blush.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

"a Pennsylvania town has decided 10
issue marriage licenses for nothing" says
the Baltimore American. What's the
matter with the girls in that neighbor-
hood?
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

III the Republican party of the United
States IS as game as il is in the Southern
States, there will be two Republican ma
tionsl conventions" says the Knoxville
Sentinel We rather think one jim-crow
convention would be more UkelV
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Mr John A. johnson IS being eagerly
sought by lecture bureaus. Better take
them up, Yon! A bird in the hand Is
worth whole lot Of imaginary fowls in
the bush.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
A Game finish.

Sir. kin youse assist me-
mot a cent"
Assist me to find de First National
Bank? I wish TO open large account"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
A Modest Bard.

Let others choose a lofty theme
And measure verses there.
For fights beyond the nimble stars,
II truth, / do not care.
Let others climb to dizzy heights
Beyond the common view,
III pl0d along nay lowly way
And sing the peek-a-booi
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

No lingering in the lap of spring for
winter this year. This Is election year.
and nothing but conservatism goes.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Where are the jokes OF yesterday?
Flown away?
Nay, nay.
They're here
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

AIun,an 80.

Are you able to keep q eoookT
Financially, yes. Diplomaticaliy, no
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

That woman who is claimed by Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw to be her double seems TO
keep mighty quiet about it. Nobody will
blame her for desiring to keep it as dark
as possible. however.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

No true friend OF reform will insist that
the Wisconsin exponent of the unlerri-
fed variety calls himself "Law-for-lay."
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

BY and by, Mr.. Taft viii look in at the
War Department.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

King Manuel Of Portugal probably
imagines he has the worlds supply of
trouble cOrnered completely
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

A Boston man wants to know what viii
break his parrot OF the habit OF using
prOfane language. Perhaps transferring
him 10 an atmosphere not quite so strenu-
ously intellectual might help some.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

The new Senator from Florida doesn't
look one-half as much like "Alkali Ike"
as bis newspaper pictures make him,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Mr, Thomas E Watson wiz wiad up
in the Presidential race right where the
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Gov. Hughes begs 10 submit few
further broken observations!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

We don't know what 10 think Of things
in this world. Tibet is soon to have it's
first newspaper, while China has had sew
eral for a thousand years or more. And
yet, look at both Of them.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

We Ike the Duke d'Abruzzi, aud his
royal cousin is our great and good friend
but If they don't end this cruel suspense
soon and tell us what is what, we-well,
wen think they're pretty mean. anyhow!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

We knew that pesky little Castro party
would get chesty as soon as our fleet
landed on the other side OF the CONT
nent!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

mo man alive is free from faults, "
sings Paul Cook, In the Birmingham Age
Herald. Go to- Ask Mr. Jacob Riis!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
socletr Bnds.

"Wen the spring buds are out i"
yes And did you ever see such hats
in all your life?"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Nnf He.

Z suppose he is one OF the tollers2"
Nonsense. he doesn't work. he's a
'efoTmer"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ChonsInr l. Time.

How Is steel these days?" inquired
the minister.
STEADY" answered the broker but
hope. parson you amt thinking Of get
ting into the market.
"Oh, no. We merely want to ask a
certain gentleman for an organ
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Col Jack G. Hicks. Of Guthrie, Okla.
is at the National The colonel IS here
"on politics. but he viii not divuIge the
nature Of his mission. Nor viii he talk
politics.
Abundant proof that the American
people like TO be humbugged.'' - said Col
Hicks. has been furnished by recent
events In Oklahoma. Professional swim
dlers seem TO feei that the hospitable
people of the new State, accustomed to
tie advent of strangers. and usually will
ing to help any one who has money 70
invest or suggestions TO offer for civic
Improvement, ought 70 furnish a fruitful
field for their operations.
Some OF the grafters come and go.
leaving their victims behind. while others
who have visited Oklahoma recently have
been impressed with the fact that the
people OF the West are not so gulllble as
their affable spirits might make them
appear and have found themselves hus-
tied BY the collars in the direction Of
some penal institution.
Many schemers have operated in Okla
homa. but one OF the most oily IS the
man who devised a plan Of adulterating
butter, and selling it in nice little prints
for pure country butter. An agent would
90 into the country and buy butter from
the farmers, paying 20 cents for it. He
would then add a mixture OF fat which
would double the quantity, mold it into
pretty pats a little short OF a pound, and
go 70 various towns, disguised as a coun-
try peddier. selling the spurious article
as pure country butter BY this means
ne was able to make a profit Of s23 on
every S3e worth OF butter he sold There
are lots OF swindlers and lots of people
that never VIII learn"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

is TITLE KALAMAZOO, MICH,
PEOPLE GIVE CONTRACTOR
ROY WILLIAMS WHO is Paw
ING CAIRO STREETS.

a Kalamazoo Mich exchange
Stays.
Roy Williams Who hal the paving
contract IN many ri On. streets Of
Kalamazoo. is m' t.e city He has
uui-a. Dis work Du Washington
rtunrs anal is closing up bis business
u,ra lor the ssa-u,
Ma Williams bias about 100000
worth gu work done at Cairo. no. Ho
TOOL 90 S23Uuun contract ou streets.
% bias SGu.ooo job at Normal IlI
Charles Svagn~ or yh.s city reach
,I home last night He BIAS been
m5Ha-ul 0u, of the Williams con
rg,ts at Cunueaut OHIO ami IS Oh
ui. wa. to Caiu
Ar Williams stuI holds DIS honor
ary no-itiou of Alderman from the
~iA# uani
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17
Fads and Fashions.

New York, Nov l6-Black for gen
eraI wear is evidently destined To
have as great a vogue this year as II
had last year, and black cloth gowns
designed for wear with black fur or
velvet Jackets are among the smar
est of all new models
Fashionable big picture hats are
made of velvet to match the gown
with which they are worn. and ar
trimmed only with long ostrich feath-
ers. all carried out in the same shade
Wedding crowns are changed 50
that instead Of the heavy velvet train
hanging from the shoulders, the vel
will fulfill its old mission and he
veil and train in one. Thus, when
the veil is discarded, the grown is ono
that may be worn for dinners aud
dances.
While the Directoire style holds al
most unriyaied sway the sheati
gown is absolutely taboaed aud even
the skirt with false slashes, under
laid with contrasting material seem
to have lost favor
Hoods have become popular in Par
is and all the famous Jersian milliR-
ers are catering to the new fad AMI
turning out the most charming mod
ell For evening wear these hoods
are a perfect boon, as they combine
beauty and comfort as no other heat
covering ever did before
The grays are the choice Of man
really well dressed women, particu
larry 70 reyening dresses that are 70
be worn often.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

dent 81 the Rebekah Assembly ..
succeed Mrs Alexander weldon.
Cairo. who hss served most eGicirn-
10
William So Groves. of Peters r-.-
uir d. 'hH next eraajmastor e. trs
Gra1d lodge
Tire children q me Orphans HON,
uiT give IN entertainment for iho
delegates This evening AZ Anno-y
Hau
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

TI. vters tbe Domestic Science and
Manual Training buildings of tbe Odd
Fellows Orphans Home wiIl De- dei
i.are# Tf. Home shelters $50 chill
-r -. Home for tte Aged ar
Ha-.... DID, has seventy seven 'n-
mates Bath Odd Fellows and Re
f.sats unziue from ~ Gee 81 gea-s
age
urs. Ella W. Reeves of JACKSON
ie r-rf-H-r rfU f- tte rezt pres
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17
ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER.

Ladies' 81 Cairo BAPTIST church UiI
... their Annual Turkey supper ia
d.. i.-.uc4 of t.. ucH 3uua- core
d. .. T.ntl AMI ppra streets. ou
TrH-Ha. Nat f1.. from t0 IS y.
r Admission 3- cents
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

William Schatz has been awar.H,
%. contract for building fine resi-
Foace for " II sutherland uu T'"I-
49, eveuth street. between Nashins-
Loo. and Walnut streets The nD--
Icuce will cost about $1,000. auj fa.
contract price exclusive Of hs4..H.
plumbing and painting is $3.50. I.a
residence viii be- ~ cement plator
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17
LUMBER CUT FELL OFF.

Minneapolis. MINI. Nov. lG-Wuf
practically an the mills of -he uorf1
west closcd down for the season. J.
r. Rhodes, secretary of tho Northern
Pine Manufacturer Association
stated today that be- would a-fimaf.
the lumber cut Of the northwest e..
from ten 90 fifteen percent below
what 81 was az The close Of last -sa
son- The total lumber cut last yea
vas 2.5e9Noe feet
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17
couneLL MeetIna Postponed.

I- was undor-loo. last evening 'hw
the special council meeting set fu~
tonight TO consider The Mckinley ga.
terurbau ordinances will he deferro
ulI tomorrow night, in order not l4
nt .rfore with the Pure Ballot moe
n- at the court house tonight
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

THREE STORY BRICK DWELL
ING WITH ALL MODERN IN
PRoVEmENTS. LOCATED DOWN
TOWN FOR SALE CHEAP. QUICK
SALE DESIRED. APPLY c. r.
STUART & SON, NO. BOZ WASH
lNSTON AVENUE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-11-17

Eugene Pcuucbaker son of G. D.
Pouuehaker was ono of ten a.
fifteen students ont of several hu
ar.H 10 receive what is known a-
preliminary houors at Jhc Juiye"
ity If Illinois